Santa Caterina HotelvsCaruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast
Both properties are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Santa Caterina Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Belmond Hotel Caruso. Santa Caterina Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 92 with accolades from 11 reviewers such as Star Service, Oyster and Fodor's.
Santa Caterina Hotel Show All Reviews
9 SS Amalfitana, 84011 Amalfi
From $644/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"This elegant and expensive castaway hotel was one of the pioneers of hospitality on this magnificent coast." Full review
Concierge
"Built in 1850, this is the oldest of the Amalfi Coast's grand hotels, just outside town on the coast road, and has been run by the same family for four generations."
Travel + Leisure
"The original grande dame of Amalfi Coast hotels still reigns in Belle Époque splendor on the coastal road just outside the town of Amalfi." Full review
Jetsetter
"The family touch is apparent in every aspect of the Santa Caterina experience, especially in interactions with the staff." Full review
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"The luxurious decor and superb service of this restaurant in the Santa Caterina hotel, one of the most beautiful on the Amalfi Coast, are the perfect complement to the splendid view and..."
Oyster
Luxury
"While most of the Amalfi hotels can claim excellent sea views, the 66-room Santa Caterina Hotel has five-star features, harmonious antique style, and fragrant gardens." Full review
Fodor's
"Owned by the Gargano family for generations, this quietly elegant, supremely comfortable, and very cherished hotel has long been one of the treasures of the coast." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"A mix of familial warmth, glamour and professionalism makes Hotel Santa Caterina stand out from the competition." Full review
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Charming hotel overlooking Amalfi’s picturesque bay and animated yacht harbor, 30 minutes east of Positano." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The staff is generous and knowledgeable, each room has its own individual look (lots of wonderful antiques, books, and art), and the beach club is out of this world." 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."