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Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & SpavsCaruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast
Both properties are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Belmond Hotel Caruso ranks significantly better than Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa. Belmond Hotel Caruso scores 90 with approval from 9 reviewers like Concierge, Star Service and Hideaway Report.
Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
Fodor's
Oyster
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Condé Nast Traveler
Independent
Via Roma 2, 84010 Conca dei Marini
From $480/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "Set in a 17th-century monastery perched on the dramatic cliffs above the Amalfi Coast, this exquisite boutique resort is destined to become one of Italy's most exclusive retreats."
OysterLuxury
"Luxurious and romantic, the Monastero Santa Rosa is a luxury boutique property with spectacular sea views, a high-end spa, a beautiful pool, a small outdoor gym, and fine and casual dining on-site." Full review
Afar Magazine "The painstaking renovation of Monastero Santa Rosa, a 17th-century monastery, has resulted in a unique Amalfi boutique hotel steeped in history, lavished with top-quality furnishings."
The Telegraph9.0
"The Santa Rosa has fast gained a reputation for being one of the best hotels in the area, combining superb service and facilities with a magnificent location dominating the coast." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Formerly a 17th-century monastery, hotel Monastero Santa Rosa is an Amalfi Coast rustic retreat surrounded by aromatic, lemon-tree-filled tiered gardens." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"With 20 rooms, terraced gardens, clifftop Mediterranean views, and a pool that seems to float over the sea, you'll find yourself right at that point of enjoying the seclusion without feeling isolated." Full review
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Stroll the four levels of terraced gardens, and don't miss the spa, which includes sauna and steam rooms, a hydro pool, and tepidarium.
Independent "The 20 austere-yet-luxurious bedrooms of this immaculate hotel occupy the ex-monks’ cells of a vast, carefully restored 17th-century monastery set in fragrant terraced gardens on a rocky outcrop just outside the quiet village of Conca dei Marini"
Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast
Concierge
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure Oyster
Star Service The Telegraph
Hideaway Report
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet Independent
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
OysterLuxury
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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 Report97.0
"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 PlanetTop 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."
