Great Value Hotels on the Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast, just below Naples, with its spectacular scenery and shimmering-blue seas, has long had a reputation for being the destination of choice for the international jet-set - Jackie Kennedy, Greta Garbo, Sophia Loren, Aristotle Onassis. This gives the impression it must be wildly expensive and exclusive. While it’s true there are some sumptuous hotels (and at prices that can make you gasp) there are also plenty of places that are affordable and still attractive. You just need to know where to look - and we've picked out 5 great value hotels on the Amalfi Coast - but there are more.

The trick to finding great value hotels on the Amalfi Coast is not to go for the most spectacular, cliff-top location (which, when you think about it, means you’re probably not walking distance from many places), and to avoid the most desirable location in town or the most chi-chi towns.

Choose somewhere nearby or slightly off-centre: Praiano, for example, instead of Positano. Often the good-value hotels are family-run which means you can expect a very warm and personal welcome.

In Amalfi Town

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Position yourself in Amalfi town, and you’re within easy reach of all the coast has to offer. With views down over the town and sea, Villa Lara has simple, airy, white-washed rooms, often with a bright splash of colour in a feature wall or tiled bathroom. There’s a beautiful terrace for breakfasts, too.

In Ravello

The 12 light-filled rooms of the owner-managed Villa San Michele, set in the cliffs below Ravello and a mile to the east of Amalfi town, are traditionally furnished with colourful Vietri tiles and bright nautical colours with splashes of colourful modern art. Many have balconies or terraces, and a ladder takes you straight down into the cobalt-blue sea.

For a room with a view

About two miles to the west of Amalfi town, the family-owned The Belvedere is easy to reach - it’s on the main corniche road - but feels to be in its own private world when you slip through the doors. There are heart-stopping views over the Amalfi coast, a private beach, beautiful pool and welcoming bedrooms of old-fashioned Italian charm.

For Foodies

Towards the Western end of the Amalfi Coast you'll find the charming Conca del Sogno. It's a family run restaurant with rooms that offers a fabulous laid back atmosphere, away from the crammed streets of the more popular villages. Accommodation is classic in style and the food is sublime!

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- Villa Lara, Amalfi Amalfi 7 rooms from £217
  
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  Local exploring  -  Amalfi is a great central base for exploring the entire Amalfi Coast
  Views  -  Stunning views out towards the bay of Amalfi and over the town.
  Sights nearby  -  Ravello, Naples, Salerno and Pompeii are all within easy distances.
  Whirlpool Bathtub  -  Some rooms are equipped with huge in-room hydromassage tubs
  Recommended by  -  CN Traveller
  
  A charming little villa perched on a cliff just above Amalfi. Contemporary and simple decoration throughout, with vaulted ceilings and Majolica tiles. A lovely breakfast terrace with breathtaking views over the bay of Amalfi. Massages on request & within easy reach of the beach. Excellent value. See More
  
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- Villa San Michele, Ravello Ravello 12 rooms from £130
  
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  Sailing  -  Take a boat trip to the famous archaeological site of Pompeii - not just for history buffs!
  Great walks  -  Follow in the footsteps of the gods along 'The Path of the Gods' from Agerola to Positano.
  Sights nearby  -  The Duomo (Cathedral) of Ravello houses impressive mosaics and museum.
  Fishing  -  For bluefish and tuna in the charming port town of Cetara.
  
  Set into the rugged Amalfi coastline with a ladder leading directly into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Mediterranean style rooms have nautical palettes and traditional blue and white tiled floors, local artworks and private balconies. There is a sunny terrace where lots of local fish and breakfast is served. See More
  
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- The Belvedere Conca dei Marini 30 rooms from £217
  
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  Views  -  Spectacular views out to see and down the Amalfi coast.
  Coastal  -  Set on a cliff top.
  Total relaxation
  Swimming Pool  -  Seawater Pool
  
  Outwardly unassuming, this cliff top hotel will surprise with its magnificent views over the Amalfi coast, secluded private beach down steep steps, and old fashioned charm. A holiday destination for serious lazing in the sun in spectacular surroundings. See More
  
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- La Conca del Sogno Massa Lubrense 7 rooms from £191
  
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  Secluded setting - For escaping.
  Views - Great views from hotel
  Traditional
  Restaurant with rooms
  
  Wonderful family-run restaurant with rooms on the sea front. An unbeatable setting - surrounded by craggy rocks of the Amalfi coast and overlooking clear blue waters. A lively ambiance and wonderful trattoria food. A real gem - perfect for foodies, romantics, and a great wedding setting. See More
  
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