Hotel Posa Posa - Positano

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Apr 2008

Very good bargin.

Guest name: EY, Israel

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Nov 2007

The room at Posa Posa was the most spacious and well-equipped room of the 3 places we stayed during our trip to Italy. The balcony and view were terrific. The bathroom was especially nice. The staff deserves a salute for their helpfulness. Superb hotel!

Guest name: Hubert Tankersley, USA

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Nov 2007

Positives: Size of room and bathroom, balcony and view from room. Negatives: Breakfast selection and quality not that great. Caution: walk down to town takes about 10/15 mins all down hill, but if you aren't that mobile, the walk back up may be an issue for you.

Guest name: WB, Australia

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Nov 2007

Great room...Excellent view. The ONLY problem were the stinky drains in the bathroom and on the balcony. Perhaps it is a Positano sewerage problem. Otherwise, the staff could not have been more helpful. The breakfast was delicious.

Guest name: Cynthia LeBreton, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: 

stayed in Oct 2007

Posa Posa was a dream come true!

Guest name: Ann Jennings, USA

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Oct 2007

This was a fine place to stay with magnificient views. While still a bit expensive, I think all of Positano is expensive. The room (6th floor) was clean, with a decent bathroom and a comfortable bed. The balcony was incredible.

Guest name: DB, USA

Average rating:  7.0

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

It was expensive so we found another room in the area. (Nothing wrong with it just the price was luxurious but the faciity was not.) Would stay again if the price was better. Staff were great!

Guest name: SC, Canada

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

- great hotel - excellent location - wonderful staff - breakfast is terrific - views are fabulous - car parking is 20 Euro a day - complaint: the rooms are not quiet

Guest name: BS, USA

Average rating:  7.5

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

A very good hotel in a beautiful town. Rather old, but with a history, very appropriate. Quality of breakfast was disappointing - even a 3* hotel would normally provide something better than a powder juice drink.

Guest name: VK, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

We stayed in Posa Posa for 8 nights as part of our honeymoon trip. I couldn't find fault with the staff, they were great, very friendly and helpful. There were a couple of minor disappointments. One was the gym. The hotel advertises a gym but it's really a room off the foyer with a treadmill, eliptical and bowflex type of machine. The room also doubles up as an office to get internet access so no privacy. It didn't turn out to be a big problem as you walk so much anyway in Positano; you get plenty of exercise up and down those hills. The other small gripe I had was I was assuming that the room with have an iron and that the hotel would provide laundry service (as it's listed as a four star). They didn't provide either but wasn't a problem....I just bought new stuff:) We didn't eat in the restaurant at night but did go up there a couple of times for a nightcap (was never busy) The restaurant around the corner (Il Fornillo) is fantastic, and there's plenty of others to choose from. Overall, the hotel was great but it's very pricey and it's a bit of a hike from the beach - it took about 20 minutes downhill. There are plenty of other hotels or villa's nearer to the town if you would rather not walk so much.

Guest name: CH, USA

Average rating:  4.7

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

Nice Hotel but very noisy rooms especially if you get one below the restaurant. The Bar close very early at night compare with other places in Positano. The relation between price and quality is not very good

Guest name: CK, Chile

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Gay Couple

stayed in Jun 2007

The staff at the property were extremely friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay at the hotel and in Positano. Breakfast on the rooftop terrace was delightful and we really enjoyed meeting Nichola and the rest of the staff.

Guest name: CW, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Group

stayed in May 2007

We had requested two double beds and when we arrived we had a room with one bed. The hotel quickly resolved the problem with providing us with two beds in the appointed room. I recall my request with Venere and would like to request your website correspond a little better with the hotel to make sure there are no surprises upon check in as hotel was full and we were lucky they had an extra bed to accomodate our request. Thank you.

Guest name: VS, USA

Average rating:  6.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in May 2007

The room was decent. The water has a funky sulfuric odor but I assume it is common to all of Positano. The view is fabulous. Hotel staff were very helpful and pleasant. Breakfast was very good. Seems a bit overpriced - 4 stars is pushing it.

Guest name: CB, USA

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Apr 2007

exceeded expectations. The hotel has a beautiful view, and a very friendly staff. There is a bit of a walk to the shops and the beach, but not impossible. We were glad to explore the upper areas of Positano.

Guest name: DM, USA

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Mar 2007

Everything was excellent, the staff was superb and they spoke English, the view was spectacular, the Continental Breakfast was perfect for our family - juice, cereal, yogert, pastry, coffee, tea etc. There is a fabulous restaurant about 75 yards from the hotel where we ate lunch and dinner. There is even a small gym in the hotel. The only negative is that all the floors are either tile or marble and noise can be an issue if you have crying babies or loud people near you - fortunately for us the hotel was not busy. There is a bus station outside the door if you don't feel like walking into town and you can get to neighboring towns by bus also. The hotel offered to pick us up at the airport, which I would definitely do again. After 12 hours of travel, it was worth the money (which we saved on a rental and parking anyway). We were happy about not getting lost or trying to navigate the hairpin turns. There is no need for a car once there.

Guest name: Joan Valle, United States Minor Outlying Islands

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in May 2006

This was an excellent hotel with great amenities. The rooms were spacious, very clean, and the staff was very accomodating. There was only one surprise in the billing at the time of checkout - we were informed waiters that gratuities for dinners at the restaurant were not included at the time of service, so we left a gratuity for the wait staff. However, at checkout, a gratuity was added to our bill. I think the hotel staff needs to make travellers aware of their policy before they dine at the hotel restaurant.

Guest name: Dr. Stephen Sands, USA

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Dec 2006

the breakfast was not the best we ever had: hard bread, little choice...

Guest name: Giuseppe D'alessandro, Belgium

Average rating:  7.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Dec 2006

Welcoming at first was very good then the manager on dutu changed and we didn't found the same kind. The parking fee for 1 day was very high .. 20€

Guest name: MM, Italy

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Group

stayed in Oct 2006

The view from the seaview rooms at Posa Posa were amazing and totally breathtaking. The hotel is pretty conveniently located as there is a grocer just up the street from hotel. There is also a family-runned restaurant down the street that has the best homemade pasta. The service is great, but do take note that it is cash only. The hotel is also a brisk 15-20min walk down to the pier where you catch the ferries to get to the different cities around the Amalfi Coast. The same walk back to the hotel is a little bit tougher as you are going uphill. However, it's not too bad if you're not in a hurry.

Guest name: Lawrence Wong, USA

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2006

This is a hotel for walkers, but it is worth the walk for the view. For those who do not want to walk there is a regular local bus service. High quality hotel with very good service. The only problem is the noise of the traffic if you leave your window open - which we did for the view (which is fantastic).

Guest name: Paul Preston, Australia

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2006

Great room! Top floor with nice balcony and view.

Guest name: William Knopf, USA

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Oct 2006

We enjoyed our stay in Positano very much,my husband and I came for a relaxing break of four days and found there was just enough to do on top of enjoying the scenery and the fantastic food! The hotel was very pleasant the reception staff extremely helpful. Our room was lovely and overlooked the sea although it was very noisy in the mornings with the traffic going past. The other staff were helpful at all times although we had to search for someone to serve at the bar in the afternoons. We hired a car and although travelling along the narrow twisty roads can be quite terrifying we were glad we did. Just a note parking in Amalfi was very difficult so would recommend you take the bus or a boat instead. After travelling along the coast from Naples we certainly felt Positano was the most picturesque and nicest of the towns. There are plenty of good restaurants and a nice shopping area although not to be recommended if you have trouble getting around as there are lots of steps and hills. We took a boat trip to Capri for a day which was lovely, we did not use the big fast ferry but enjoyed a day on a smaller boat and found the company to be very obliging as the day we originally booked turned out to be very wet, they changed the day of our trip without any problem at all. We would certainly recommend the hotel to anyone it was in a good area and close to all amenities although it was a long walk to the shops! We can't wait to return!

Guest name: Deborah Johnson, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Aug 2006

The pictures don't begin to show the beauty of this hotel and location. Our triple room was suite size with small balcony. Excellent location to get to town and private beach for more privacy. Be sure to ask for elevator at Hotel Victoria. Local bus stopped right in front of hotel. Food excellent at hotel and wish they had breakfast which would make this a 10 and not a 9 for us! Stayed a week and staff were wonderful, always smiling. Traveled with couple and 25 yr old son. Will come back next year. Food wonderful in all restaurants in town. Ask about restaurant at top of city that picks you up at the hotel. Great food,little price and breathtaking views of Positano.

Guest name: Ingrid Polkinghorne, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Jul 2006

Great Hotel! Nice restaurant on top floor with terrific staff. Would stay again. Take the local bus to get to the Posa Posa.

Guest name: RP, USA

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2006

As first time visitors to Positano we found Posa Posa to meet our expectations. It is not an inexpensive hotel but that is fairly standard for the area. It is a reasonable walk into the main part of town but the surrounding restaurants were good and far cheaper than those in the central shopping district. The internal bus is outside the hotal door so those who don't wish to walk can catch the bus easily. Posa Posas balconies offer a farily good view (can't see any beaches from them) and are spacious enough to enjoy a pre-dinner drink. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Posa Posa.

Guest name: Louise Cooney, Australia

Average rating:  3.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jul 2006

The Posa Posa is in a less touristy section of Positano, close to many good eateries and overlooks the water. Our room was spacious but NOT as clean as it should have been (especially the bathroom). The "jacuzzi" tub was a large tub with jets and NOT clean enough to use. On the positive side, Julian and Nikola were wonderful - very helpful! Also, internet access is not possible unless you walk about 20 minutes down the hill to a cafe...

Guest name: EB, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Jun 2006

excellent. would stay at hotel posa posa if in positano again.

Guest name: Michael Smith, USA

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2006

Posa Posa was a wonderful hotel a definate come back to. Looking out from our balcony was breath taking. Staff was very helpful and attentive.

Guest name: John Swensen, USA

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2006

The room and the view from the balcony is great! We stayed in room 603 which has the biggest balcony. Staffs are very helpful. It's about 15 to 20 minutes walk uphills to the SITA bus stop. Not too bad if you don't have a lot of lugguages. And the hotel is right off the street. No need to climb stairs.

Guest name: LC, USA

Average rating:  7.6

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Apr 2006

We were delighted with the quality and range of food on offer for breakfast. Also the patio location for breakfast was fabulous with a great view over Positano.

Guest name: JH, Ireland

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Apr 2006

We had a great holiday, the staff were lovely, the hotel fantastic and the view very special. The drive from Naples to Positano was a bit tricky, a decent set of driving instructions would have been very helpful, especially regarding finding the parking for the hotel.

Guest name: PA, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jan 2006

We had an amazing first experience in Positano and really enjoyed PosaPosa's location and ease of parking our car! The staff was friendly and helpful and the room spacious. What sold us was the terrace and the view! Would definitely reccommend to others!

Guest name: Alexandra Von Oertzen, USA

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Nov 2005

POsitano is more than a Lost Heaven, and this hotel has been a wonderful surprise.

Guest name: Gianluca Iovine, Italy

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Nov 2005

Posa Posa was all it was represented to be, clean, welcoming and well located to tour Positano. The rooms are fabulous and the views incredible.

Guest name: Conover Smith, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2005

We were very pleased with this hotel and our accommodations. We were in suite 304, a lovely large room with a terrace almost as large as the room, and a fantastic view. Parking is very convenient to the hotel, and we were within walking distance of most of Positano.

Guest name: Susan Summer, Canada

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2005

Hotel Posa POsa was wonderful. Highly recommended.

Guest name: CG, USA

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2005

I highly recommend the hotel because of the convenient location. You must be prepared to wal a lot of incline in Positano, but it is worth it. The hotel has a small place to unload your car, and valet parking. This convenience to the main road does allow for a noisey room, but the location is worth it, just use your airconditioning at night, and keep your windows shut. The higher floors would have the best views, and be the quietest. The fourth floor breakfast area is a beautiful place to start your day. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Guest name: Michelle Bainbridge, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

This hotel was great.

Guest name: RT, USA

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Aug 2005

Posa Posa was a wonderful hotel in which to stay. We stayed in a room for four. It had a balcony with a view of the bay. The staff was very helpful in all aspects. Hotel valet parking was provided for 20 euros/day. The room was very bright and airy with light blue tiles and yellow color scheme. A town bus has a stop right outside the hotel every 20 minutes that we never used as we were able to walk to all restaurants and beach area. Breakfast was very nice each morning. Price a little much, but expected.

Guest name: Pam Gangl, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Jul 2005

We loved our stay at Posa Posa. The hotel was convenient to town, had spectacular views and the staff at the front desk and restaurant were terrific.

Guest name: DF, USA

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jul 2005

Es un hotel que volveré, lo recomiendo.

Guest name: Miguel Bascans, Argentina

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2005

Of our two week stay in Italy, including some very grand and expensive hotels, the Posa Posa was by far the most enjoyable. The desk staff spoke excellent English, and everyone was helpful and friendly. The town and nightlife felt local and not too touristy, which made the evenings calm and romantic. The view of the bay and town from the hotel room were breathtaking, and the rooftop balcony, where an excellent breakfast (much more than the usual "continental", the Posa Posa served eggs, fresh proscuitto, fresh pastries, real fruit juices, and more) is served, is a beautiful outdoor view of the city and the ocean, and a perfect place to start the day. We highly recommend the family style restaurant at the top of the hill (ask the desk clerk), where the food was the best we had anywhere, and they pick you up in front of the hotel and return you, all on their nickel. As for the beach, no sand, but the gravel wasn't bad. We recommend the east end of the beach, where for E15 p/p, you get a comfy lounge chair, with towel, on a clean raised patio, right on the water, with waiter service...a much cleaner and pampered option. Overall, a wonderful stay, and when we go back, it's one of the few hotels we'll repeat.

Guest name: Gregory Meier, USA

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2005

My wife and I spent 5 days at the Posa Posa and it was truly great. I had never used venere.com before but everything worked out just fine and we got very competitive rates as a result of using Venere.com. I used Venere to book my room in Rome as well and was equally as satisfied. Anyway, the Posa Posa was an exceptional experience. The room was very clean, spacious and very comfortable. I would recommend it to anyone. Access to the private beach and a relatively good location with a great view was a plus. Front office staff were very helpful. We had a junior suite, room 303, and it had a marvelous view from the balcony. We kept our rental car at the Posa Posa parking facility which was most convenient. While in Positano, we observed other hotels (e.g. La Sirenese)which were nice, but from a relative value standpoint, Posa Posa gave more per dollar than these other more expensive hotels. I would return to the Posa Posa.

Guest name: SC, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2005

Great hotel, rooms were big and comfortable, great views down to the beach even from the first floor. Perfect place to stay.

Guest name: TE, Australia

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Jun 2004

Our room wasnt ready the first night but they eventually put us in a room with an outstanding view that totally made up for the delay. It was breathtaking!

Guest name: Lisa Mila Scala, USA

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jun 2003

We had a lovely room with a spectacular view of the ocean and a little balcony. The hotel is about halfway up the hill - it's a lovely walk down to the beach but strenuous. Positano is awesome...

Guest name: SA, USA

Average rating:  4.9

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Jun 2005

Posa Posa's best feature is the view that it offers. If that is your top priority, you can't go wrong. The rooms are adequate. Avoid the restaurant. The food and service are poor, and the prices are much too high, even for Positano. There are many other hotels in the area that are worth exploring before making your selection.

Guest name: EK, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in May 2005

We took two rooms. A double for my husband and I and a twin for my grown son and daughter. They were both spacious with beautiful views. My daughtere especially liked the spa tubs in the bathrooms. We would recommend that anyone staying here eat at least one dinner in the Hotel restaurant. The food was very good, the service attentive and the view of the lights of Positano at night spectacular. The staff was friendly and helpful and our overall eperience at Hotel Posa Posa Excellent.

Guest name: Ruben Garcia, USA

Average rating:  9.3

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in May 2005

Coming off the ferry we thought there was no way our hotel could be in the heart of the action of Positano. And after saying "no" to the porters we lugged our bags to the nearest taxi who took us to our hotel. We could not believe the view and the ambience from our room. It was simply spectacular. Breakfasts on the roof garden were an absolute delight and while the service was not always 5 star, we did have an unforgettable experience. Would we return? Absolutely.

Guest name: CB, Hong Kong