Positano Amalfi Coast, Italy
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
Art-filled cliffside perch
Open, sunlit terraces and contemporary sculptures frame breezy vantage points set high above the pastel cliffs of Positano.
“The luxury hotel’s vaulted ceilings and pure white walls provide a wonderful backdrop for showing off Taddeo’s design chops.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Pure white vaulted ceilings, contemporary art installations, and designer seating overlooking the bay of Positano.
Notable
Private balcony breakfasts, complimentary town shuttles, and attentive service across thirty-eight sea-facing rooms and suites.
Notable
An intimate Turkish bath, sensory showers, and a panoramic rooftop pool perched high above the coastline.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
the villa was a private home until the family turned it into a boutique hotel that combines guesthouse coziness with stylish designer furniture
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Perched high on Viale Pasitea, the hotel overlooks the bay with Positano's pebble beaches and narrow alleyways a winding walk below.
The rooms
Private balconies look out over the bay, with bright Italian marble floors, majolica ceramics, and curated modern art throughout.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers line the outdoor rooftop pool, which takes in 360-degree views across Positano and the bay.
The spa
Therapies use Sothys products and regional olive oil, set beside a Turkish bath and multi-sensory showers.
Gym and plunge pool
A travertine hydrotherapy plunge pool rests under vaulted white ceilings, steps from a mirrored fitness room.
At the table
Michelin-starred Li Galli features ingredients from the on-site organic garden, alongside cliffside rooftop dining and craft cocktails.
How it began
Originally built as a private family villa in the 1940s, the clifftop residence has evolved across three generations of family owners.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.