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Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & SpavsHVF Villa Franca Positano
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. On balance, Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa ranks marginally better than Hotel Villa Franca. Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa comes in at #10 in Amalfi Coast with endorsements from 6 reviews including The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Mr & Mrs Smith.
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"
HVF Villa Franca Positano
Star Service
Frommer's Oyster The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
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
OysterUpscale
"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 Telegraph8.0
"A small hotel that packs a lot of punch." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop 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
