Hotel Villa Gabrisa - Positano

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: With Sister

stayed in Apr 2008

The hotel and staff were lovely. The view was amazing and everyone was really friendly.The only draw back is getting to town on foot.There are regular buses and the driver is accomadating but if anyone suggests a leisurely walk down the steps to the beach only attempt it if you've just completed the London marathon or like walking down endless uneven stairwells.My advice is get the bus or a taxi and you'll enjoy the trip a lot more.

Guest name: LE, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Mar 2008

Though the hotel was a bit far from the centre(it's on the middle of the hill and the centre is near the sea),there was a bus stop just next to the hotel. The hotel was very clean and comfortable, the view from the room was excellent. We enjoyed spending some time in our small balcony. We would come back and stay in Villa Gabrisa again!!

Guest name: HUI CHEN CHAO, Italy

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Oct 2007

Villa Gabrisa is a lovely idle in Positano. Great views from all rooms -- even the attic rooms had their own small balcony. It's in a quieter part of town, where natives actually live. For us, it was a bit far (more than 400 stairs!) from the beach, but hopping on the local bus solved that. A small complaint was the smell of the restaurant that wafted into the room, but it was never unpleasant. Another minus was the uncomfortable bed. But the proprietor was so friendly and helpful that many faults can be more than forgiven.

Guest name: HK, USA

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

The hotel rooms have an excelent view. The restaurant is fabulous and the best of all is the attention you get from the family that runs the place. Positano, is definitely one of the most beautiful destinations in Italy, staying at Villa Gabrisa made it the highlight of our trip.

Guest name: Renzo Maldonado, Peru

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: 

stayed in Sep 2007

My sister and I truely loved Villa Gabrisa. It was a beautiful hotel and great food in the resturant. We had one of the attic rooms which was beautiful. We had a balcony with 2 chairs to sit and enjoy the view. We think it was a perfect location. It was high enough to get the great view and it was easy to walk down to the town square. The bus that is available to bring you up and down the hill stops one door down. Robyn was very helpful and friendly.We would love to stay here again. Advice if traveling from Rome - take the train to Salerno than take a water ferry to Positano. It's quicker and more enjoyable than a bus(and only 8 Euro). We took the bus which you have to change in Amalfi. When we got to Amalfi, we couldn't go any farther because of an avalanch -the road was closed. We luckily found a boat to take us to Positano.

Guest name: SS, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

Villa Gabrisa is an excellent bargain in Positano. In addition the food served in hteir resaurant is also excellent. The only disadvantage is a bit up the hill from the center of town but the local buses work quite well for just 1 euro per trip. We highly receommend Villa Gabrisa.

Guest name: DM, Antarctica

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

Great location, wonderful staff, sensational bathroom and the best food in Positano. Robyn and her family were so helpful and lovely and really made our holiday.

Guest name: ANNE POEL, Australia

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Aug 2007

Though this B&B is a bit out of the way, if you don't mind a walk, it is an very nice hotel, with good service and a good breakfast.

Guest name: NF, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Aug 2007

Excellent hotel, by far the nicest on our entire trip and would recommend anyone stay. Views are stunning and the room was beutifully styled, spacicous and clean. Owners extremely helpful and made as feel very welcome.

Guest name: MD, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Aug 2007

We stayed in the hotel on a family holiday. The hotel and its staff were outstanding. They accommodated our every concern and went out of their way to make our stay more comfortable. The rooms were extremely clean, and the views outstanding. I can't recall when I've been more satisfied with a hotel stay. One tip: if there are more than two of you, the cheapest rooms are a bit tight.

Guest name: RH, Canada

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Apr 2007

Hotel Villa Gabrisa is an excellent modern hotel in Positano. The cleanliness and the staff deserve a rating higher than 10. The hotel, from top to bottom, is kept spotless. Its location (a few minutes walk from the inter-city busses) and its views are big advantages.

Guest name: James Slater, USA

Average rating:  9.3

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jun 2007

We took a chance booking online with only photos and web description but we were very pleased with Villa Gabrisa. Great rooms, staff and an excellent restaurant. There are more expensive hotels in Positano but even if we could afford them we would choose to return to Gabrisa.

Guest name: Michael Dudek, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jun 2007

A very nice and personal small hotel. Very well maintained regarding painting, and overall repair. Very nice bathroom everything clean and fresh. The family who run the hotel are very warm and familiar and did everything for us. If we come back we will stay there again. They also had a first class restaurant which is not so common for hotels.

Guest name: Kristian Wennberg, Sweden

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in May 2007

My favorite hotel in Italy during our honeymoon. It was supremely clean and inviting. The sea views were spectacular. I thought it was in the best location, in the terraced part of Positano and not near the beach. But close enough to everything. The staff (which was mainly the lovely family) were nice; the restaurant food was excellent, one of the best in Positano. The SITA bus was just above the hill and the local bus was just right outside. This was a charming little hotel and I would stay here again and would recommend it to anyone that's not looking for something super fancy. I loved listening to the sea and have the sea breeze lull us to sleep. A magical stay.

Guest name: CK, USA

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Apr 2007

We enjoyed our stay at Villa Gabrisa, though we were unprepared for our room being on the 3rd floor without an elevator. However, the staff was helpful in bringing our luggage up and toting it down. In general, the proprietors were friendly, helpful, and gave personal attention. We missed having a terrace, and didn't realize when we booked that we wouldn't have one, but the view was very nice.

Guest name: Ann Middleman, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Apr 2007

This was above our expections! Parents, son and daughter run the property and stay on top of things... Plenty of English spoken which is a great help! The restaurant was excellant and not over priced! It was our best stay as compared to Rome, Florence, Siena, and Sulmona. Grazie, Earl J. Apprill, Branson, MO, USA PS: Five night was perfect with one side trip to Almalfi and Revello. Took "www.jackthedriver.com: from Naples which is the only way to go (Stop at Pompii on the way). DO NOT GO JUNE, JULY, AUGUST as mobs of people and a very popular Italian summer vacation spot for the rich.....

Guest name: Earl Apprill, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Mar 2007

All we can say about Positano is: It's fake! You really spend most of your time marveling at the surroundings, as they look like a movie location. This hotel has a friendly, accommodating family staff. We stayed in the Nereo room - breathtaking views from the very private balcony. We spent most of our time on the balcony, and recommend anyone to upgrade to a balcony room. It's well worth the small upgrade price. Lovely breakfast included with the room. The only disappointment was the restaurant was closed during the slow season when we visited (March 2007). But we easily found a very affordable local restaurant for dinner that was fabulous. (Get something lemony - this is a huge lemon-growing area). A nice local touch was the string of burros that trotted by as we enjoyed the sun on the terrace. Again, just did not seem real. We will definitely be back to the Amalfi as soon as possible, and will certainly return to Villa Gabrisa.

Guest name: George Roumell, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jun 2006

Villa Gabrisa was a wonderful place to stay. We stayed in the Suite Sirene, which was the nicest room was stayed in during our trip. It had a large terrace, where we sipped lemon fizzes and looked out over the sea. Gabriele and his family were wonderful, and made us feel very welcome. We also enjoyed dessert and wine on our terrace which we brought up to the room from the restaurant. It is quite a ways from the beach, as it is up high, but it is fun to walk down along the shops and the local bus is 1 euro per person and takes you back to the top. We truly enjoyed our stay and had a hard time pulling ourselves away from our terrace!

Guest name: Jennifer Duewall, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2006

a beautiful hotel.friendly staff,excellent room and exceptional cleanliness.i would highly recommend.Positano itself is also beautiful and the people are very friendly.I will be back .

Guest name: John O Connor, Ireland

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2005

Excellent small hotel although a bit of a walk from the beach, however the good (and cheap) local bus service eliminates need for a hike back up the hill. Lots of good bars and restaurants nearby although none surpass the hotels own restuarant.

Guest name: Scott Walker, United Kingdom

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2005

Was the best experience from our whole Italian tour. Better than Rome, Florence, Tuscany, and Venice. Beautiful room, breathtaking views, cordial staff, huge patio/balcony, and I can't wait to go back. The bus trip there was an adventure, too!!!! I loved this place!

Guest name: John Marshall, USA

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2004

Villa Gabrisa's best feature has to be the spectacular view from one's balcony, straight down to the Tyhrrenean Sea far, far below. The rooms are spacious, if a bit oddly decorated, and you'd better be sharp to catch the hotel without having to make a tortuous lap (or two) of the town to try again. Parking is remote and scary-looking - my wife couldn't watch as they took away her week-old car. In the hotel, plenty of noise from the traffic and diners in the popular restaurant below, but it all seems a part of the Positano experience and not really unpleasant. In fact, a bottle of wine, taken in the warm night air on your balcony will probably be one of your most treasured memories. It certainly was one of mine.

Guest name: David Booth, USA

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2005

The only problem we had while we were there was to be locked out of our room overnight. We left our key and when got back to the hotel later than expected none of the emergency numbers worked. We had to sleep outside til 8 am the next morning before any member of staff was avaliable to help us. Not a great service for an 140 euro a night 4 star hotel !Other than that the place was very nice, room very impressive although breakfast perhaps a little basic....

Guest name: Mark Witton, Switzerland

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jul 2005

Great place! We started our Italian adventure here, and could not have picked a better spot. The family owned/operated hotel is a real gem. The room/suite we stayed in was and unbelievable value for the size and quality.

Guest name: Thomas Saputo, USA

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2005

A wonderful and relaxing stay with a most beautiful view of the ocean. We loved the wonderful shower and hairdryer. Very welcoming place to stay.

Guest name: AW, USA

Average rating:  9.3

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2004

We loved everything about the Villa Gabrisa and it was the best food we had anywhere during our trip to Southern Italy. Our only reservation is that we are not used to sleeping close to a busy raod so we had problems geeting to sleep at night. The rooms on the upper floors may be quieter. The family are exceptionally hospitable and helpful.

Guest name: Penny Jeffcoat, United Kingdom

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2004

We had a 5 day stay at Villa Gabrisa and we could not have been happier. We travel to Italy every year, and I can say without reservation, this was one of the best values we have ever experienced in Italy. We stayed in the Sirio room which was spacious, had a great bathroom (unusual for Italy, and a phenomenal large terrace with great views. This family run bed and breakfast is ideally located in front of bus stop 17, making any walking up or down the town unecessary (we walked down but not up). Also its quiet, very important in Positano. Lastly, the B&B now has a quality restaurant with great pricing. We ate here 4 of the 5 nights we were in Positano. We looked at many menues in town and we could just not beat the value of their restaurant.

Guest name: Richard De Vito, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jun 2004

This is a great family run hotel. We had a wonderfully large deck and a fantastic view. A very romantic place.

Guest name: HZ, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2004

Lovely hotel in a lovely position. Can't wait to return.

Guest name: John Regan, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in May 2003

This is a small family operated hotel where the staff are friendly and speak good English. It has been renovated in recent times to a good standard. The only criticism we have is that the lounge area downstairs is rather small. A number of the rooms have balconies - very pleasant for breakfast - and all have great views. We used the car parking recommended by the hotel - this is necessary as parking adjacent to the hotle is impossible. Would not hesitate to recommend.

Guest name: MB, Australia

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2002

The venere room was exceptional-the best of our vacation! Compared to regular hotels, staying at Villa Gabrisa was like having your own apartment. It was tastfully decorated and spacious, with a private terrace and beautiful view of the sea...just what we needed after staying in modest accomodations while biking in Sicily and on a ship to Naples! (The pictures do not do it justice!)

Guest name: Ginger Power, USA

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2002

An excellent family run property; giving a warm welcome and lovely clean, spacious, air conditioned rooms. The family were most helpful in every respect. A most enjoyable stay; we would recommend this establishment most definately.

Guest name: Robert Kelk, United Kingdom