The drive along the Amalfi coastline is, arguably, one of the world’s finest road trips in Italy. And one of its scariest. The corniche road hugs vertiginous limestone cliffs which seem to plunge from the skies into sapphire-blue seas. You catch glimpses of beaches, rocky coves, huddles of rooftops and wonder how on earth anyone can get down to them. The drive is not for the faint-hearted; there are plenty of hairpin bends and other drivers who seem far too nonchalant. So the best way to enjoy the sights is to base yourself in one of the best hotels for views on the Amalfi coast.
You'll find 10 of the best hotel views on the Amalfi Coast in bustling yet glamorous such as Positano, where sugar-almond-coloured buildings cascade to the sea. Or in lovely Amalfi, with its Duomo, piazza and seafront. Or somewhere smaller, such as Praiano or Conca dei Marini. Or perch yourself high above everyone else in ravishing Ravello.
10 of the Best Hotel Views on the Amalfi Coast
The Most Stylish Hotel Views on the Amalfi Coast
- Rooms at the Convento di Amalfi are modern, minimalist and stylish in neutral shades, some with private terraces. Set above Amalfi town, the hotel has spectacular views as well as an infinity pool and a spa.
- With its white-on-white bedrooms, sleek lines and bold, modern art, Casa Angelina, in Praiano, will tick all the right boxes for the design conscious. All rooms and suites have private terraces and stunning sea views. Plus there’s a pool and boat exclusively for guests. It's honeymoon heaven!
The Most Luxurious Hotel Views on the Amalfi Coast
- For sheer, unadulterated luxury, combined with superb, understated style and impeccable service, you cannot fault Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa, above Conca dei Marini. The former convent - in a peerless clifftop position - has been converted into just 20 bedrooms, each with stunning views. With a top-notch spa, this is a place for romance, relaxation and serious pampering.
- Surrounded by its famous, lush gardens, and on a little hilltop of its own, Ravello’s Villa Cimbrone is both romantic and sophisticated. Formerly a private villa, rooms are grand with vaulted ceilings, frescoes, tiled floors and antiques. There’s also a pool and, of course, those views!
The Best Hotel Restaurant Views on the Amalfi Coast
- The chief joy of Ravello’s Villa Maria - and why guests return again and again - is its hidden dining terrace which has, possibly, one of the finest restaurant views of the coast; unfolding headlands of cliffs dropping down to the sea. Much of the food comes from the hotel’s garden while rooms are beautifully traditional and relaxing.
- Also in Ravello, and with old-school luxuries - marble floors, antiques, tapestries and Vietri tiling - Palazzo Avino has a Michelin-starred restaurant. Bedrooms have private terraces, plus there are lovely gardens and a spa, as well, of course, as glorious views.
The Best Value Hotel Views on the Amalfi Coast
- Breakfasting on your private, bougainvillea-covered terrace at Villa Rosa, in Positano, will be a lengthy affair; you’ll be unable to drag yourself away from the mesmerising views. Rooms are charming in typical Mediterranean-style architecture of arches, domed ceilings crisp white walls and sea-blue-tiled floors.
- From its roadside entrance, The Belvedere, above Conca dei Marini, looks rather ordinary but, once inside, you step into a different world. With peerless views over the Amalfi coast, steps leading to a private beach, bedrooms of old-fashioned Italian charm and a dining terrace made for lingering, sunset meals, it will seduce you. Family-owned and with a pool, too.
The Most Romantic Hotel Views on the Amalfi Coast
- Set high above Positano, Villa Franca enjoys enviable views over both the town, tumbling below, and the sea. Rooms are airy and romantic in creams and whites with beautiful traditional, tiled decorations. A lovely terrace has a pool designed to make the most of the stunning views.
The whole of this stretch of Italian coast is mesmerising, but to get the top spots, use our guide to the 10 best hotel views on the Amalfi Coast. But if you can't find your idea of the best hotel view on the Amalfi Coast on our Guru's list you could:
10 of the Best Hotels Views on the Amalfi Coast
