Covo Dei SaracenivsCaruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast
Both Covo Dei Saraceni and Belmond Hotel Caruso are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Belmond Hotel Caruso scores significantly better than Covo Dei Saraceni. Belmond Hotel Caruso comes in at 90 with approval from 9 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Star Service and Frommer's.
Covo Dei Saraceni
Via Regina Giovanna, 5, 84017 Positano
From $317/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"One of the few hotels right on Positano's waterfront, this place sits next to the pier where ferries come and go from Capri and Naples." Full review
Frommer's
"Offers peaceful and alluring accommodations right on the marina but away from the hubbub." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Of the three high-end hotels in the vicinity, the Covo Dei Saraceni is the only one on the beach with a pool overlooking Positano Bay and the spectacular Amalfi coastline." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"The Covo dei Saraceni is right by Positano’s jetty, and offers accommodation in a Mediterranean-style setting." Full review
Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast
Piazza San Giovanni del Toro 2, 84010 Ravello
From $817/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Now it has 47 rooms—most with terraces featuring Ravello's spectacular hilltop sea vistas, and 15 with private gardens."
Frommer's
"Housed in the splendid 11th-century Palazzo D'Afflitto, this hotel offers top-notch services and facilities and a unique and exclusive experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure
World's Best Hotels
"This 11th-century palace perched 1,056 feet above the Tyrrhenian Sea on a limestone bluff, was once favored by celebrities (Jackie Kennedy, Greta Garbo, Humphrey Bogart)." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Belmond Hotel Caruso is one of the top luxury hotels not only on the Amalfi Coast, but in Italy." Full review
Star Service
"Set far back from the coast (about 2 kilometers), 350 meters above sea level, adjacent to beaming Palazzo Avino (formerly Palazzo Sasso), this venerated Amalfi icon dates from the 11th century." Full review
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Connecting rooms are numerous, though be sure to request one when booking.
The Telegraph
8.0
"This sprawling edifice, perched high above the hilltop town of Ravello overlooking the Bay of Salerno, is one of Amalfi’s most romantic boltholes." Full review
Hideaway Report
97.0
"This enchanting property is a beguiling amalgam of buildings (including an 11th-century palazzo) overlooking the Gulf of Salerno 1,000 feet below." Full review
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"This delightful restaurant has a spectacular terrace overlooking the Mediterranean, as well as an elegant dining room for cooler weather." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"There can be no better place to swim than the Caruso’s sensational infinity pool... Rooms are suitably mod-conned with a TV/DVD system that slides sexily out of a wooden cabinet." Full review
Independent
"It may be one of the more expensive hotels in the area, but the Caruso is also one of the most family-friendly. Set in extensive grounds with a vast infinity pool in a quiet corner of Ravello."