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Santa Caterina HotelvsHVF Villa Franca Positano
Both Santa Caterina Hotel and Hotel Villa Franca are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Santa Caterina Hotel scores significantly better than Hotel Villa Franca. Santa Caterina Hotel comes in at #2 in Amalfi Coast with positive reviews from 11 reviewers like Michelin Guide, The Telegraph and Star Service.
Santa Caterina Hotel
Star Service
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
Michelin Guide
Oyster
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Hideaway Report
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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..."
OysterLuxury
"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 Telegraph9.0
"A mix of familial warmth, glamour and professionalism makes Hotel Santa Caterina stand out from the competition." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"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
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
