Hotel MiramarevsHVF Villa Franca Positano
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Villa Franca ranks significantly better than Hotel Miramare. Hotel Villa Franca comes in at #11 in Amalfi Coast with approval from 5 reviewers like Star Service, Oyster and The Telegraph.
Hotel Miramare
Via Nuova Chiunzi, 5, 84010 Maiori
From $77/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"On the west side of town, this lovely 1930s inn run by the Cinque family may be Positano’s best mid-range option." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Although the Miramare could use a little updating, its location — within a 10-minute walk to the beach and the center of Positano — is hard to beat." Full review
HVF Villa Franca Positano
Viale Pasitea 318, 84017 Positano
From $744/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service
" The three-story whitewashed converted villa clings to the hillside like a surefooted billy goat. Inside, subtle fabrics and smart designer appointments coordinate well." Full review
Frommer's
"Situated at the top of the town, this delightful family-run hotel overlooking the sea is one of Positano's lesser-known, distinctive hotels. The common areas, with their neoclassical..." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 38-room Hotel Villa Franca is a four-pearl property scenically set on a cliff in Positano, within walking distance of restaurants and shops." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A small hotel that packs a lot of punch." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Franca is high-class: an operatic mix of stylish white minimalism with a few regal touches thrown in. Rooms have Italian marble bathrooms and Jacuzzi bathtubs, plus there’s a spa" Full review
Michelin Guide
"The place is filled with designer pieces and thoughtful details from an Italian film library to vintage board games. It has the coziness of a guesthouse and, thanks to the rooftop pool, a great spa" Full review