Hotel Domina Home Royal - Positano

Average rating:  2.5

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in May 2008

personnel interested only if for a long stay room not panoramic concierge not kind and slow long waiting for check-in (2 hours) even if arrival time was pre-announced

Guest name: SC, Italy

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in May 2008

Surely one among best hotels in Positano

Guest name: MI, Italy

Average rating:  5.2

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

We are pretty seasoned travellers but had to take two flights of stairs and two elevators to get to the lobby from our room and there were poorly written directions. It was also impossible to get your luggage out to the street without going through the same process. The views were quite good and the personnel friendly but the whole hotel was quite chopped up and it was clear that Americans were put to the back of the bus.

Guest name: BP, USA

Average rating:  6.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

We were very happy with the quality and location of the hotel in Positano and would not hesitate in recommending it to other travellers.

Guest name: Allan Bolt, New Zealand

Average rating:  4.7

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jun 2007

The rooms that we received were not as we saw in the photos and were a huge walk through corridors and up and down stairs away from all public areas which made it very unpleasant.This is a big resort with too many rules which did not make it an enjoyable stay. It was run like an army manoevre which did not make it a relaxing hoiday.Dinner did not go late enough, the pool was not open long enough hours even though it was extremely hot and you are made to wear stupid lttle caps in the water.It was also not possible to get an iron and so had to send everything out at a large expense and then it was not returned for 2 days and if we had had an iron it would have taken me 10 minutes. This was not our best choice of accomodation throughout Europe. It was one of the more expensive and less pleasant. It is a holiday resort for locals and not very many foreigners around.Im sure a smaller place would have made us feel much more welcme and been far more accommodating to making our stay pleasant

Guest name: Shelley Dean, New Zealand

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Oct 2006

We loved our stay at Domina Royal and would recommend it specially at the price of the low season. I would find it too expensive if we paid full price. The view was amazing. We would go back again.

Guest name: MB, Canada

Average rating:  5.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2006

Assolutamente non all'altezza delle 4 stelle di cui si fregia.

Guest name: AG, Italy

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in May 2006

The property was wonderful and lived up to the advance notices. The views from the room and terrace were spectacular and the room was well suited with all the amenities. The Hotel's nightclub/bar was a great place to unwind after a day of visiting the sights of Positano and its location overlooking the city spread below was breathtaking.

Guest name: Ronald Stephens, USA

Average rating:  3.2

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Apr 2006

We HATED this hotel, and could not wait to leave. The hotel was dark, dreary, damp,the pool emerald green with algae, mold growing on the deck, broken window in the garage when we drove in. The chairs in our room were cheap, the upholstered furniture dirty. I thought the place was totally without charm, and for a 4 star hotel it was a dump. We checked out after two days and stayed only becaue they said they would charge us anyway if we didn't stay 2 days. When we went to check out after two days, they stilled charged us a premium fee for leaving. The staff was unclear at best, and it was the worst hotel we saw in Positano. We checked out and found our own hotel. I would drop this facility. It gives your company a bad name.

Guest name: LW, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2005

The Domina Royal is a very comfortable and attractive hotel at the top of Positano. Because of it's location, it's a pretty good walk down to the center of the city, but good exercise, and cabs are readily available to go back up. Amenities are solid, and the view from the terrace and restaurant are great.

Guest name: DS, USA

Average rating:  6.5

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Oct 2005

The service was good. The room was clean and Spacious. I had a problem to exit my car from the Hotel's parking (it was full). Nothing serious but I think employees could have been kinder with me.

Guest name: Silvestre Milia, Italy

Average rating:  3.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

The price / quality relationship was extremely poor. This is a 3 star hotel with a upper 4 star price

Guest name: Jean Janssen, Netherlands

Average rating:  6.4

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2005

The hotel staff was friendly and were easy to communicate with. The facility was quite clean although the hallways were somewhat dingy. The room was large, but lacked any charm. We did have a balcony with a nice view, but it was too small to sit on for any length of time. The breakfast was not very good. I'm not sure how you can ruin a cappucino, but they were very bad. The location was ok, near the top of the town. It offered a nice view and a 20 minute walk to the beach. I doubt I would stay there again, just because I felt it was over priced for the facility.

Guest name: Jeff Gilles, USA

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2005

Good hotel but too far from the downtown area. I would stay closer as a taxi back to hotel will cost you 14 euro for one way.

Guest name: SS, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Oct 2004

Ha sido una experiencia muy confortable, y les agradezco que las fotos y las especificaciones del servicio correspondan plenamente con la realidad que uno se encuentra cuando llega alli. Cordiales saludos.

Guest name: CS, Italy

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2004

Our stay at the Royal was wonderful. We received the best service (including 2 5 star hotels) at the Royal. Our room faced the water and the town of Positano as well as the beautiful pool. The room was bright, clean, and comfortable with an actual king size bed, not 2 beds pushed together. The grounds are beautiful and deceivingly large. The resort is a full service resort that has a car park (quite the benefit in Positano!). The hotel staff helped up plan our day trips as well as recommend some wonderful restaurants when we arrived for dinner after the restaurant had closed. While the hotel was not in the "heart" of Positano, it was about 400 steps up. The steps from the hotel lead right into town and we opted for the bus back. It runs every 15 minutes and is well worth the 1 euro. I would rate this 5 out of 5 and stay at the Royal on my next trip to Positano without any hesitations.

Guest name: Danielle San Marco, USA

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2004

Great view from the hotel and the bonus of a big pool which is a rarity in Positano. Very helpful staff. Breakfast was fairly standard (very strong coffee) and we ate out in the evening so we cannot really comment on the food. Five minutes down alot of steps to the town centre and sea. We were with a group most of whom were in other hotels. I think we got the best result.

Guest name: DW, United Kingdom

Average rating:  3.7

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Sep 2004

We were shocked to say the least by Domina Royal. We had just arrived from a stay in a three star hotel in Rome, which quite frankly should have been a five star in comparison to Domina Royal. The staff were unfriendly and the porter was so uselss I have no idea why exactly he is employed there. I would NEVER recommend Domina Royal to anyone as I feel there is far better quality out there compared and at a far better prices.

Guest name: MU, United Kingdom

Average rating:  4.4

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2004

Great location. Staff were not overly helpful. Don't believe photo of breakfast buffet. Poor and minimal selection. Eg. basic continental.

Guest name: AW, United Kingdom