Villa RosavsHotel Buca di Bacco
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. On balance, Hotel Buca di Bacco ranks slightly better than Villa Rosa. Hotel Buca di Bacco comes in at 79 with endorsements from 3 reviews like Oyster, Star Service and Frommer's.
Villa Rosa
Via Cristoforo Colombo, 121, 84017 Positano
From $240/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
Concierge
"The spotless, air-conditioned rooms are sparsely but comfortably furnished and have whitewashed walls and terrazzo-tiled floors."
Travel + Leisure
"Flowers are the theme at this cliffside, 150-year-old villa hidden behind vines of bougainvillea along Positano’s main drag." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This delightful, friendly little hotel offers pristine rooms with terraces and wonderful views, a central location and reasonable prices." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Villa Rosa is a 12-room mid-range boutique hotel with a stunning cliff-face location at the top of Positano village." Full review
Hotel Buca di Bacco
Via Rampa Teglia, 4, 84017 Positano
From $251/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Located 20 meters above the bustling public beach, connected to its popular seaside restaurant and the strand via private elevator, this perennial favorite is a delightful midrange family-run hotel." Full review
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Keep in mind that the Classic rooms are the ones to request here, with larger floor plans, furnished terraces (however small), and sea views.
Oyster
Upscale
"The Hotel Buca di Bacco is a historic, upscale property situated right along Positano's most popular beach and close to shops and restaurants." Full review
Frommer's
"Thanks to a happening beachfront position and loads of character, Buca di Bacco is one of Positano's most sought-after hotels, with an airy and happy vibe that's downright enchanting" Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Buca di Bacco is a hotel that offers cooking classes to visitors. During these classes, offered daily, trainees help chefs prepare regional appetizers and first and second courses."