Positano was the second stop on our honeymoon, and I couldn't have asked for a more magical place…read moreto stay. My husband and I hired a driver to take us to La Fenice from Naples Airport. It's a gorgeous journey, and the resort is even more impressive. Oh the number of stairs we had to climb to our room... 200 or so? My husband counted once. It was a short ways from the pool and many more steps down to the private beach. The first day we arrived, I spent some time on the beach just reading and relaxing. They have such a lovely homemade breakfast of fresh fruits, breads, jams, meats, and cheese. And the coffee. Delicious! Lunch is fantastic too. All the family members who run La Fenice are so hard-working and friendly. Makes you feel right at home. It's within walking distance of the bus stop and lots of amazing restaurants. Since my husband has stayed here before, he knew how wonderful it was, but it made me want to explore other places next time... Or even other islands like Capri. WiFi is strong near the pool but not in the rooms. Everything is minimal in terms of amenities (minus the pool and beach or course) which will easily encourage you to get out and explore Positano. Thank you for making our honeymoon as special as can be!

My wife and I stayed here one night in 2004. We came back with our four children in 2017. We…read moreabsolutely love this place and the family who own/operate it. They are the most helpful, friendly, gracious and joyful hosts I have ever had. They insist on taking care of every need you may have during your stay. They arrange shuttles, transportation, directions, reservations...anything you need. No unwelcome surprises. No worries. Private beach, saltwater swimming pool with fountain, rooms with spectacular views is where they begin. It's close to town (Positano) but far enough away from the chaos of Positano to be peaceful and quiet. You won't go wrong with La Fenice.

Friendly staff, quick check in and gorgeous views. Our room was accomodations for 4, had two full…read morebathrooms, a terrace off of the one bedroom and we were provided with comfy bathrobes and slippers . We were brought breakfast every morning and it was set out on the terrace. Breakfast delivered? On a terrace? With an amazing view? Oh, yes... It was absolutely amazing! Definitely my favorite place we stayed while we were in Italy. If I were to visit Positano again, Villa Rosa would be my pick for the stay!

My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights while we were getting married in Positano. Not only was this…read moreone of the most conveniently located hotels in the city, but also one with some of the best views!!! The staff was ridiculously accommodating! Anything we asked of the front desk staff was brought to us in a snap. From making dinner and car reservations to promptly delivering laundry and steam-pressing our clothes in a blink of an eye. We rented about 4 rooms and one of the suites for us and our families and was able to experience several different room types and views. If you don't like your view on the lower floors, ask to move. But we highly recommend staying on the higher floors as a few of the lower floor rooms don't have a view. The coffee and breakfast they bring you in the morning is delicious! The croissants and muffins are so tasty, and the mushroom omelettes are very good as well. Highly impressed overall.

Came here to grab some limoncello for our trip and to bring back home. The owner was so genuine,…read moreknowledgeable, and willing to answer any questions. He was so patient and let us try a couple samples. Prices are very reasonable and knowing he grows about 70% of his own lemons for the limoncello makes the product even more special. Would highly recommend stopping in and buying a bottle of limoncello (or any other of the MANY varieties and liqueurs he makes).

Most amazing impromptu tour ever! Valentino showed us the fresh process and the tastings were…read moreincredible! Lemocello, marmalade and more!

Sadly, we were scammed here as is the norm in Amalfi. One room in our party was a double room…read morecharged at 300 euro per night plus 3 euro per person tax per night. I was in a single to be charged at 260 euro per night plus 3 euro per night. Sadly, I was charged 300 euro per night which I thought to include parking. When I got my car the aggressive man demanded a further payment of 35 euro per day. Basically, they overcharged us 120 euro. They also wanted payment in cash and naturally provided no invoice. In Amalfi everyone is trying to extort money from you and the Villa Lara was no different. A few other things to note. 1. Rooms are very loud and offer no soundproofing. 2. The wireless internet is very slow. 3. You must plug a device into the wall to have power in the room. It is tied to your room keys. Thus, if you leave the room you cannot leave anything to charge. Equally, it turns off your Air Conditioning! 4. The bathroom room mirror is set so low it is useless unless you are 165 cm or shorter. 5. You can hear all toilet flushes, showers and sounds from the rooms around you. 6. You can hear conversations and street noise. 7. You can here the guests from the next door and wall sharing Villa Annalara. 8. When the wind blows there are metallic slamming noises. 9. The bed mattress is rock hard. 10. Approaching by car is extremely hard as you must drive 600 meters up a narrow pedestrian street. It is jammed with people and the drive took 20 minutes. It is hard to find a place to stop by the Villa Lara. 11. If you have bags from the street you must navigate getting the gate open, going up a series of steps. Then, taking a long ride in a tiny elevator only to carry bags up more steps. Getting in and out of the place is a challenge. 12. The shower is tiny. 13. Rooms have no desks. 14. Rooms have no light blocking curtains. Just a sheer. The sun rises at 5am here so that sucks. Sad that with these lacking deliverables that Villa Lara also elects to scam guests. Avoid this 2 star tourist trap hotel.

This is an incredible place to stay in Amalfi! From the minute you enter the gate downstairs,…read moreyou'll be greeted like you're part of the family. The staff is outstanding and they all truly care about their customers. They even make the awesome included breakfast in the morning themselves - always with a warm smile! Villa Lara is a small family-run hotel just underneath the beautiful cliffs of Amalfi. The scenery around is absolutely breathtaking. Our four night trip to the Amalfi Coast simply wouldn't have been the same if we stayed anywhere else. The rooms are spacious and unique. Ours had a fabulous jetted tub right out in the room itself. Book the rooms with a tub... it's so worth it! They even light up and connect to the radio! The windows of our room were big skylights that you could open and see all the beauty around. Anyway, five stars hands down awesome hotel! Just a tip though, the second outdoor patio closes before sundown so use it in the morning. Also, they DO have an elevator so use it!!! Don't drag your bags up the stairs like we did... lol!

Amazings hosts with free complimentary breakfast and wifi. It was extremely safe and it was a fun…read moreway for my two girlfriends and I to have a fun and cheep trip to the Amalfi coast! The central square of Atrani is small and less of a tourist attraction compared to Amalfi which was an easy 5 minute walk away. The small restaurants were reasonably priced and delicious, where as having dinner in Amalfi one night was overpriced. I would recommend to any traveler on a budget to stay at this hostel!

Good and cheap way to stay a bit in the beautiful Costa Amalfitana (most backpackers make it a day…read moretrip from Naples, which is a pity). Works as a hotel or hostel. Very simple, but cheap, and the hosts are very nice and helpful. The excelent breakfast is taken in a restaurant nearby, in the central square of Atrani which is very small. From there you can go to the beach in front, walk 10 minutes to Amalfiby the amazing coast. Or take the buses to other cities nearby. Don`t miss Ravello. On the same square you have the friendly Birecto bar/restaurant where you can use wifi or even their own notebook for free. Been there in June 2009 and would come back.

I have such great memories of this place, and hope to go back soon. My mom has known Celeste since…read moreshe traveled to Italy after college, so we stay here whenever we get a chance to go to Italy. Casa Celeste is a classic and cute place to stay, with dozens of restaurants and shops within walking distance, the beach down a (very) long flight of stairs (that's just the way the city is built), a gorgeous little deck to eat breakfast on, and a great dinner place nearby owned by one of their family members. Celeste and her family are so, so hospitable and kind, and the rooms and accommodations are great. One of the rooms has a window you can open to sit on the roof in the evenings, where my parents and I sat one night and watched a meteor shower. On the beach, you can rent reclining chairs to tan in or even a kayak to explore the seashore coves, and if you're lucky, you'll find some painted pottery pieces that were broken and discarded into the sea to become the Italian alternative to seashell collectibles. The family also owns a beach bar run by Celeste's sons, and everything there is fresh and delicious, the ceviche, gelato, and salads being some of my favorites. If you're in Positano or the nearby Amalfi, make sure to stay here, visit their beach bar, or both. Great, great people!

Great family run B&B in Positano. We went for our honeymoon and had a lovely time. The family is…read morevery nice and we LOVE Mama Celeste. She is so sweet and made us feel so welcome for this special occasion. The family also runs a beach bar which they tell you to go to. We went a couple times and spent one day there just chilling at the beach. Very nice and fun guys running the beach bar. The only cons really for this place are the hike up and down 450 steps to get to the beach and it is more in a corner in Positano away from the main center but it is by no means out of the action. We also preferred the little slower pace and made it feel less touristy (as much as Positano can). Pros include the unbelievable views including breakfast every morning on a picturesque terrace. I will never forget it and we felt very welcomed with the hospitality. Rooms were very nice and well kept. I would not hesitate to recommend this establishment.

We had a great visit here during our time in Italy. The hostess was very nice and gave us a special…read moresurprise for our special visit. The room was very nice and the location is close to the path of the gods and Positano. Breakfast is also included. And it is a very large selection of local goodies. Would totally come back here! And definitely recommend this gem!