With the glittering deep blue sea, umbrella-lined shorelines, and sizzling beach clubs dotted across the sand, this is the Amalfi Coast in summer, and it’s glorious. As another hazy European summer draws closer, here are our most luxurious picks for accommodation on the Amalfi Coast.
From Sorrento to Positano and Capri, prestige hotel brands and sprawling luxury villas await the jet set, 24-hour concierge and private pools at the ready. Traditional Italian design still rides high here, with outdoor terraces, bleached white walls and dream-like views the Italian holiday must-haves.
Holiday mode is ready to switch on, and this is our curated guide to Amalfi Coast accommodation, with the best five-star hotels and luxury villas.
Our top picks for Amalfi Coast accommodation
- The Sorrento Rose (here’s why)
- Amalfi Postcard (here’s why)
- Palm-Lined Living (here’s why)
The best villas on the Amalfi Coast
01
The Sorrento Rose
Sorrento
Sleeps: 28
Cut into the Sorrento cliffs, this villa serves the ultimate in seaside glamour. The villa’s whitewashed exterior gives way to maximalist interiors, a sweeping lawn, and two outdoor pools claiming sea views. Light and luxurious, a stay here will switch holiday mode on.
Reasons to stay:
- Private swimming pool and sauna
- Large outdoor terrace
- Fully equipped kitchen
02
Amalfi Postcard
Positano
Sleeps: 6
Overlooking the Tyrrhenian sea, this villa curves around three breezy outdoor terraces. Expect sand-bleached walls, antique cherrywood furniture and Italian-patterned tiles in the living areas and individually decorated bedrooms.
Reasons to stay:
- Garden, balcony and outdoor terrace
- Air conditioning and central heating
- Fully equipped kitchen
03
Palm-Lined Living
Sant’Agnello
Sleeps: 4
On the Sorrento coastline, this villa is the dreamy pick for an Italian summer holiday. There’s shared access to the outdoor pool for cooling off from the Amalfi heat or basking in the sunshine. The garden is dotted with palm trees, camellias and rattan lounge chairs, while ornate tiling and marble line the kitchen, the ideal spot for dishing up Italian fare.
Reasons to stay:
- Air conditioning, central heating and fireplace
- Shared outdoor pool
- Fenced garden with sun-loungers
04
Painted by da Vinci
Massa Lubrense
Sleeps: 16
Aperitivo hour claims an oceanside backdrop on the rooftop terrace, as does the outdoor pizza oven. Located in the quieter sibling to Naples and Salerno, Massa Lubrense is ideal for family holidays, and this villa features a classic Italian garden, two floors, and private outdoor pool.
Reasons to stay:
- Library of books
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Private outdoor pool
06
How About That
Naples
Sleeps: 15
This villa provides the ultimate family holiday luxury: space. Some guests will stay in the main villa, while others will relax in the two private guest houses. The interiors are designed with white walls and blue Italian tiles, and with a short stroll to Capri’s beaches and restaurants, this villa ticks all the Italian holiday boxes.
Reasons to stay:
- Outdoor fireplace and fire pit
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Gym, pool and hot tub
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07
Villa Hibiscus
Capri
Sleeps: 3
White meets warm wood and intricate marble floors in this clifftop villa in Capri. Sun loungers and a private pool overlook the pristine Amalfi coastline, while fragrant gardens, a wood-burning fireplace and pizza oven are holiday essentials for the gourmand guest.
Reasons to stay:
- Private outdoor pool available seasonally, heated
- Air conditioning and indoor fireplace
- Fully equipped kitchen
08
Villa Positano
Arienzo
Sleeps: 12
Sun loungers claim a private spot on the shoreline, interiors are gloriously decorated in nautical blue and white, and the alfresco rooftop terrace is ready for aperitivo hour. This villa was made with the luxury jet set in mind, accessible via a steep, private alleyway. The external heated bathtub and garden is set to Positano’s waterfront, and if sea views are the mission this holiday, then this villa lives up to the hype.
Reasons to stay:
- Beachfront access
- Driveway parking for two vehicles
- Private hot tub
09
Villa Giada
Ancapari
Sleeps: 8
This villa captures the Italian summer dream, and it’s fully staffed, too, with an in-house chef and butler to cater to every whim. With sweeping views over the Tyrrhenian sea, this villa is among Italy’s most exclusive. Spend days lounging by the scalloped-shaped pool or on the outdoor terrace, which masquerades as a private restaurant.
Reasons to stay:
- Chef, butler and cleaning available during stay
- Private pool
- Outdoor dining area
10
Seventh Heaven Praiano
Provincia di Salerno
Sleeps: 4
Modern Italian architecture was the divine inspiration for this villa, with high ceilings and an open courtyard bringing old-world charm. Featuring two sprawling floors, however the top can only be reached via a staircase of 20 stairs, less-mobile guests should be warned. Expect an infinity pool and a large garden with views over Positano.
Reasons to stay:
- Private pool
- Air conditioning
- Fully fenced, private backyard
The best hotels on the Amalfi Coast
11
A stay here is a time machine to Italy in the 13th century, given the five-star treatment. Refurbished with polish, Anantara’s Convento di Amalfi is embedded into the Capri cliffside. 52 beautifully appointed rooms claim sea views, with hotel amenities including a luxury spa, heated infinity pool and panoramic gym.
Reasons to stay:
- 24-hour room service
- Full-service spa and fitness centre
- Three hotel restaurants
12
Santa Caterina
Amalfi
With rooms reminiscent of chic Parisian pied-à-terres, but on the Amalfi Coast, Santa Caterina’s interiors are light and spacious, with hand-painted majolica floors and marble bathrooms. Sea views are a given here, while Michelin-starred restaurant Glicine levels up the luxury on the hotel dining experience.
Reasons to stay:
- Pool with poolside bar
- Recreational amenities including a sauna, fitness centre, spa
- Concierge services and babysitting available
13
Borgo Santandrea
Amalfi
Overlooking the centuries-old fishing village, Conca dei Marini, the pristine deep blue sea is the backdrop to this five-star hotel. Handmade blue and white parquetory tiles and eclectic antiques are dotted throughout the rooms, while the beach club is a hotel icon. Sun loungers line shorelines and beach umbrellas are set up for days spent soaking up the scene.
Reasons to stay:
- Three hotel restaurants
- 45 individually decorated guestrooms
- Private beach and seasonal outdoor pool
14
Hotel Miramalfi
Amalfi
Since 1956, Hotel Miramalfi has secured a spot on the Amalfi coastline, and it’s a dream. With interiors coloured by the Mediterranean, rooms are washed in sea green and blues, with the foamy sea visible from every balcony and terrace. The beach club and pool is where cocktails are made to be relished, and the hotel amenities include a gym, massage room, and 24-hour concierge.
Reasons to stay:
- Two hotel restaurants
- Poolside bar and outdoor pool
- Complimentary continental breakfast
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