This is probably the best hotel I have ever stayed at! La Locanda del Fiordo is conveniently located in between Pastiano and Amalfi. The bus stop is literally right next to this hotel. Bus tickets can be purchased at the front desk of the hotel for 1.30 euro per person. It is the perfect location for those who want to visit both Pastiano and Amalfi.
The scenery is absolutely gorgeous! We could see Pastiano on the Amalfi Coast from the balcony. If you are a brave soul and climb down all the stairs, you can also swim in the water near the cliffs. All in all, the view was simply stunning. Living 3 nights at La Locanda in itself was already an experience.
The owner here is extremely friendly. When we ordered the bus tickets, he didn't even ask for our money upfront and instead insisted that we give it to him later. I have never met an owner who placed so much faith in the honor system before. He was also kind enough to let our friend stay for three nights despite the fact we booked the hotel for 3 at first.
In terms of the food, breakfast is very standard with croissant, different coffee that the staff can make, and a variety of pastries. They do need more fruits. However they make it up with their omelettes, so take advantage of the proteins if you are busy hikers like us. For dinner, they have a variety of seafood. I ordered the grilled squid. It was delicious but I wished the portion size could be a bit larger. But that's Europe for you!
The only complaint I have is the shower. Our shower was broken for the most of our stay. The water would turn either burning hot or freezing cold. Maybe it was just our room, but the shower was personally a little frustrating. However for the most part, I loved La Locanda. I highly recommend you to stay at this place if you are visiting the Amalfi Coast. read more