Hotel La Perla - Praiano

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Mar 2008

The hotel offers a great value for money for those driving around the Amalfi Coast. There isn't much in Praiano, but it is quite convenient as a base to eplore the entire Amalfi coast. The hotel offers great views, large rooms but simple decor, staff is friendly and I didn't think there were as many steps as other comments suggested. Breakfast is a bit on the "poor" side though.

Guest name: EL, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Group

stayed in Oct 2007

When we discovered a reservatioin error in our Rome accommodation and would have been "homeless", the La Perla staff helped to calm our anxieties and put us up a day earlier at the Amalfi coast. Once we arrived, we knew everthing was going to be quite fine! The staff was very welcoming and informative. This was my 2nd visit to the Amalfi coast. Both times I stayed in Praiano, a true respite after busy Rome. The views here are spectacular! Sitting on the the sunny, covered terrace overlooking the sea, while we ate breakfast every a.m. was a peaceful way to start each day, before taking the journey into surrounding towns - Amalfi, Positano, Capri. The bus stop is right at the driveway of La Perla and the water taxi can be taken from the beach/marina nearby. The photos online do not reflect how nice the rooms really are, we had 3 for our group of 4, and each room had its own distinct floor plan, character/charm. All rooms were very clean and comfortable! This is a lovely place to stay and enjoy glories of the Amalfi Coast ! YOu must stay here for a week to enjoy everything it has to offer! (My lower socre for quietness of the the rooms was due to a VERY noisy creature nestled in the trees across the way, and it kept me awake at night! Otherwise, it was generally quiet)

Guest name: VA, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

Hotel La Perla was wonderful! The people were so helpful - even fixing a sandwich for us in the afternoon even though they don't serve anything but breakfast and dinner. The public beach across the highway from the hotel was so great and featured wonderful restaurants.

Guest name: Ruth Hiett, USA

Average rating:  7.2

Guest type: Group

stayed in Sep 2007

We booked 3 rooms for 3 couples. Two rooms were of a good standard the 3rd was a little smaller than expected, although clean and fresh.The breakfast area has absolutely stunning views very lovely way to start the day with a very good choice menu for breakfast.Easy access to positano and amelfi. lots of steps to get your luggage to the room. But when you have been in that area for a while you relise that steps are an every day thing. Would definely recomend this hotel to my friends.

Guest name: Roseanne Bertoncini, Australia

Average rating:  5.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

Travelling with big luggages doesn't quite cut it if you're staying in this hotel since they don't have elevator and has concrete ramp from the bus stop.. Our room was in between the front desk and the bottom steps. It has nice views and is big and clean - the only problem we found later was it's directly below the dining area and hotel reception area partly where it gets really loud all the time (breakfast and dinner) since they have tiled floors and heavy metal tables and chairs.. So if you're sensitive to noise and easily gets distracted do not get room #219!

Guest name: Nenita Casuga, USA

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

The hotel was a little bit hard to find and there is a steep driveway to walk up and a bunch of stairs. Otherwise, this is a great hotel. Each night I left the balcony doors open and a beautiful breeze of the sea swept through the room. The views are fantastic and the breakfast was nice. The view from the breakfast terrace was unbeleivable. The only downfall for this hotel is the steps to get to the hotel also, it resides about 500 to 600 feet above the sea and beaches so its a heck of a walk down all the steps to get to the beach.

Guest name: JS, USA

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Aug 2007

Hotel de mediana calidad situado en un pueblo no tan famoso como los demás de la Costa Amalfitana. Casi obligatorio ir con coche (tiene parking privado).Espectaculares las vistas desde las habitaciones grandes que dan al mar. Buena elección

Guest name: JE, Spain

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2007

beautiful location, meals were deliciousé

Guest name: Michel Heyne, Canada

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: 

stayed in Jul 2007

Very helpful staff regarding information for getting around in the Amalfi Coast. Since we took the bus from Sorrento and had no idea where the hotel was, it would have been helpful to know which stop to get off once we arrived in praino.

Guest name: EC, Canada

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Jun 2007

Wonderfull place to stay, if you have a sea view room. The owner is very nice and helpfull, breakfast was also very good and much more than usualy in Italien Hotels. The view from the room is fantastic. There are some steps that you have to climb, but ist O.K

Guest name: Miriam Oppenheimer, Israel

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2006

Nice B&B but Praiano is a horrible place to stay. It's all by the side of the busy road, no activities and not particularly clean. Put this hotel in Positano or Amalfi and you'd pay twice as much. Obviously, the hotel is a short hop by bus or car to all other towns, so you avoid wasting time on long treks. But the hotel is very nice, high up by the road. Not for those who have a mobility problem. No elevators and multiple floors. So plan on light luggage because there's no staff to help bring it up to the room.

Guest name: MB, Canada

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Sep 2006

The breakfast the hotel offered was excellent. Many items to choose from.

Guest name: SS, USA

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2006

The people were so friendly and helpful. My wife took ill, they called a doctor who came to the hotel in the evening. They then got the medicine he prescribed right away. This saved our vacation!! The rooms were clean and comfortable, the food was great, and the views spectacular!!

Guest name: John Malatesta, USA

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2006

ottima ubicazione per spostarsi tra le città limitrofe. Personale cortese e disponibile. Consigliato per il rapporto qualità / prezzo.

Guest name: Valentino Di Mauro, Italy

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2006

We really loved staying at "La Perla" and we are looking forward to returning there next year>

Guest name: Linda Dale, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2006

La Perla è situato in una posizione da sogno. E' difficile alzarsi dopo la prima colazione consumata in terrazza perchè il panorama ti affascina. Utilissimi il parcheggio gratuito e la fermata bus proprio sotto l'hotel. Un consiglio per il gestore: curare maggiormente la manutenzione (lampade, armadi rubinetto ecc.)

Guest name: Giuseppe Guidarelli, Italy

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Aug 2006

This hotel was as beatiful as the photographs show. We would defenitly stay there again.

Guest name: GT, Canada

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in May 2006

Front desk staff always helpful. The best pizza in the world is in Praiano at San Genaro Pizzeria (not sure how it's spelled)!

Guest name: MF, USA

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jul 2006

We were lucky enough to be upgraded to a room with a balcony overlooking the water. What a fantastic view it was! We enjoyed our stay at La Perla - it was very quiet and relaxing. Breakfast was served in the restaurant with amazing views overlooking the water. The breakfast was OK, although the coffee was terrible - served from an automatic coffee machine. If you need a decent cappucino you will need to go into Positano or Amalfi. At first impressions it looks like there is not much to Praiano. However, take a walk down the side of the cliff towards the water and there is a nice little beach and about 5 restaurants. Praiano is a great place to be based at to visit some of the towns along the Amalfi Coast - it is about an hour to Ravello and only a few minutes to Positano. One thing to watch out for is that the car park gates automatically close late at night. So, you don't actually have a lot of time to get out of your car to leave the carpark. I got locked in the carpark at midnight as there was no button inside the carpark to open the gates, and had to wait for some time before a passerby could help me. My complaints to hotel staff about this were dealt with in a non-caring way. Apart from the carpark incident, we really enjoyed our two days at La Perla.

Guest name: Jason Brown, Australia

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Jun 2006

Praiano is an excellent location between Positano and Amalfi - quieter, good bus service to both towns and beyond at the door, great views and with the sea right across the road (albeit down many steps). The hotel is good, breakfast is fine, dinner was OK but the restaurants down below are great, particularly Cala Paradies.

Guest name: SARNIA BIRCH, Australia

Average rating:  6.7

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Jun 2006

I was the first time in La Perla. It was a nice time I spent there. To sit on the balcony having breakfast and looking to the sea was a very good holiday feeling. Only the room and the bathroom for me as a single person were a little small. The sorrounding was beautiful. I loved the village Praiano very much. I was very happy to stay there and not to stay in Positano or Amalfi.

Guest name: KW, Germany

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in May 2006

We had lovely time at this hotel in Praiano. Well positioned in this beautiful coast the hotel offer excellent food served on the restaurant balcony with a magnificent view. The staff were helpful and courteous. The little beach down below is a gem with informal local restaurants serving excellent food. We would certainly choose this hotel again next time we go to the Amalfi coast.

Guest name: Edoardo Ratto, South Africa

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in May 2006

Just a great place to stay in the beautiful Amalfi Coast. The hotel administration does a fantastic job and everything during my stay was fantastic.

Guest name: MB, Canada

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2006

The service is wonderful, the hotel is in a beautiful place, the views are outstanding. Rooms are a little noisy but this outweiged by the real positives. I would stay there again.

Guest name: Wayne Mitchell, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2005

The room was great,as was the view. The hotel staff was very good.We would stay there again.

Guest name: James &Angela Shenkberger, USA

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Oct 2005

La Perla is a great find and I'm glad I listened to other reviews on venere.com that raved about it. Something that would help is to let people know that the SITA bus stops right outside the hotel. When you're arriving the first time from Sorrento, this is one of the later stops in Praiano. Keep an eye out for the Open Gate Restaurant on the left and once you see the Hotel Continental on the right, hit the bell. La Perla and Hotel Onda Verde share a stop right after the Hotel Continental. The restaurant at the hotel only offers a set meal menu for 22 euros. It's not bad value, but it's not somewhere you'd eat every night. The breakfast is generous and yummy, but the coffee, surprisingly, is disappointing. The rooms were very very clean and the beds were very comfortable. We were upgraded at no charge and the staff was very helpful. The view was spectacular. It really has a great spot, even compared to the rest of Praiano. A short walk up the street reveals other options for restaurants. Take a flashlight so motorists can see you-just wait til you see the Amalfi Coast road!! I'd highly recommend this hotel.

Guest name: SD, Canada

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Oct 2005

Excellent value and a staff we found courteous, helpful, friendly, and competent. Great food at breakfast and dinner for the price. Very clean and a spectacular view from our balcony. Only drawback was the difficulty in going for walks due to the location and narrowness of the road. Parking was adequate, and bus availability was good.

Guest name: William DeCicco, USA

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Sep 2005

a more local map of the area would have been helpful to find the hotel. There was a swimming area in the sea across the road, which was great and should be included in the information, it was a real plus.

Guest name: UB, Ireland

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2005

At first sight traffic on the road ,carparking, and steps might seem a bit offputting. Don't be. This Hotel is a delight to stay at .The rooms and terrace are peaceful, the breakfast is the excellent,served overlooking the bay.TV has CNN and BBC World. The cove is small but good for swimming and with a selection of restaurants ,boating and fishing possibilities.There are lovely walks from the hotel albeit with lots of ups and downs! Public transport makes going to the larger resorts carefree. Last but not least it is very reasonably priced compared to elsewhere in the area.

Guest name: Peter Sinton, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Jun 2005

clean hotel excellent quality

Guest name: Catrina Kivlin, Italy

Average rating:  9.3

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

Excellent nothing else to say!!

Guest name: Maria Carangelo, Canada

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Aug 2005

This hotel has a beautiful location with a breakfast terrace overlooking the Amalfi coast. The view is amazing! The rooms are immaculate and freshly painted. Vincenzo and Claudia on the front desk are very helpful, friendly and will provide any assistance needed. We had booked one week but stayed for two! If you do not have your own transport you are a 20 min walk from Praiano centre along a busy road. There is a local bus service which provides easy access to the village, as well as Amalfi, Positano and Sorrento. The journey along the coastline, around the tight cliff bends, is not for the faint-hearted. You also need to be fairly fit to negotiate the steps down to the sea (and the wonderful Pirate restaurant, Hi Vera!) as well as the climb up to your room but it is well worth the effort, a case of instant gratification!

Guest name: Ann Taylor, Ireland

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

We enjoyed very much our stay there. The staff was very helpful and kind.

Guest name: TR, Hungary

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Jul 2005

Very nice hotel with a beautiful view (deluxe room). Staff was very helpful. Room was clean, very spacious, and the air conditioning worked well. Great breakfast. Would stay here again.

Guest name: Stephen Frank, USA

Average rating:  9.3

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Jul 2005

La Perla was excellent: immaculate, friendly, spacious, and excellent public areas (large breakfast patio with spectactular vistas). It is well located on the Amalfi Coast and right by a bus stop that serves the entire region. We very much enjoyed Praiano. It was quaint, quiet & beautiful. We easily traveled the coast to Positano, Ravello and Amalfi, etc., but were always glad to return to the serenity of Praiano (at La Perla). Although La Perla has an excellent and bountiful complementary breakfast, there are much better restaurants for dinner just "steps" away. (Try Cafe Paradise on the cliff in front of the hotel, just 25 meters west...!) The hotel is air conditioned and every room has a balcony and TV. Also, the hotel can arrange all excursions. They maintain an updated activities binder and give out various maps and schedules---very helpful.

Guest name: Michael Krumpschmidt, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2005

We loved this hotel! We had booked for 7 nights but extended to 10. The breakfasts were good and plentiful and the evening meals, whilst the choice was limited to three or four were extremely well prepared and extremely good value for money. There are also plenty of good restaurants within walking distance.The staff were wonderful and so helpful. It was a delight to return to the hotel after the noise and bustle of a busy day. We shall definately be returning.

Guest name: Dennis Barter, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Jul 2005

Hotel La Perla provided an excellent base for our 5 day trip to the Amalfi coast and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others. The service was first class and breakfast on the terrace every morning overlooking the Mediterranean was a fantastic way to start the day. We had a hire car to reach Praiano but utilised the bus (1 euro one way) to reach Positana and Amalfi. Praiano is a conveniently located and a peaceful calm at the end of the day after the tourist hustle and bustle of either Amalfi or Positano.

Guest name: Kristy Rodwell, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Jun 2005

Ein kleines, nettes Hotel mit gutem Preis/Leistungsverhältnis (insbesondere an dieser sehr teuren Küste!). Die Einrichtung ist zwar etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber es ist sehr sauber und absolut funktionell.

Guest name: BD, Germany

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jun 2005

We loved our stay at the La Perla - it is a small family owned hotel with magnificent views. The hotel is clean, staff are friendly and helpful. Pariano is a perfect location to visit the Amalfi coast. We would strongly recommend this hotel.

Guest name: PL, Canada

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jun 2005

La Perla is an amazing hotel. The entire staff is very accommodating and extremely friendly. The owner of the hotel takes pride in making sure your stay is a pleasant one. The breakfast (which is included) was very satisfying (fruit, coffee, cereal, and pastries). The area of Praiano is breathtaking and I would recommend it to anyone who desires to stay near Positano and Almafi (you’ll save money by staying in Praiano and you are very close to those two cities). I stayed in Italy for 15 days and visited various cities and stayed in several hotels and La Perla was my favorite hotel, by far. Thank you for the great service and I will definitely stay again.

Guest name: Jill Floyd, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Apr 2005

Family run stablishment recently reovated including en suites. Some stairs up to the front door.

Guest name: BR, Australia

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Mar 2005

Wonderful! We extended our stay from 3 days to 8. Staff v. friendly and helpful in every respect. Rooms clean, spacious, included fridge & safe. Free off-road parking. Praiano is lovely & unspoiled; in neighbouring Amalfi & Positano we felt that they just wanted to strip you of every tourist euro, but people in Priano were very friendly. Perfect base for hiking & day trips. Restaurant isn't all that it ought to be (although still not bad for 22 euros), so don't eat in every night. There are a couple of very nice restaurants in town, e.g. La Pirata down at the beach (a short & lovely walk from the hotel). Steep entrance ramp & stairs. Hotel's web page doesn't give useful info for finding it: a map would be better than a photo! It's about 1 km east of town, on the main coast road, opposite Hotel Onde Verde and an old watchtower.

Guest name: PH, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Mar 2005

It's hard to beat the combination of price and location the Hotel La Perla offers. It is smack dab in the middle of the beautiful Amalfi coast, many of the rooms have great coast views, and the personnel at the hotel are as good as it gets. The public parts of the hotel are nice, the dining area outside affording perfect views of the sea, and the individual rooms are big. The only two things about the hotel that jarred were, first, the furniture in our room, and second, the noisy staircase up to the rooms. The staircase was a fine-looking marble, but guests could easily make a terrible racket getting to their rooms. And although our room was spacious and had a great view from its balcony, the bed was curiously low, the two chairs in the room had plastic over their upholstery, and there was only one rather disappointing picture on the wall. But these are small complaints about a place we would return to in a minute just for the views alone.

Guest name: JH, USA

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Gay Couple

stayed in Nov 2004

Friendly, helpful staff. Property well maintained. Convenient to most Amalfi Coast destinations.

Guest name: GD, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Sep 2004

Room, staff, location and breakfast all excellent.

Guest name: LV, Canada

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Oct 2004

the quality of accommodation and service was excellent. the only complaint would be the menu offered at 22 euro each for evening meal. the cuisine was very disappointing and we only ate there on the day of arrival because of this.

Guest name: John Rafferty, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Oct 2004

Very good hotel with friendly staff in a great landcape

Guest name: Wolfgang Stehle, Germany

Average rating:  4.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2004

A rooster crowed all night and the help had loud outdoor conversations 24 hrs a day. The overall food and cleanliness was fine, but the staff spoke almost no English. We had to check after one night because my husband could not manage the numerous steep stairs and the very steep driveway. This is definitely a site for young lovers of high altitude.

Guest name: Antoinette Zawolik, USA

Average rating:  4.8

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Sep 2004

Das Preis / Leistungsverhältnis stimmt nicht. Ein schöner Ausblick aufs Meer, ein Balkon und der Gebührenfreie Parkplatz rechtfertigen einen Zimmerpreis von 140 EUR bei weitem nicht. Wir hatten einfach mehr erwartet.

Guest name: RE, Germany

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Sep 2004

On the edge of Priano (dark walk in on the main road in September), but fantastic view of the sea. Dinner on the balcony of the dinning room was simple but excellent.

Guest name: DS, United Kingdom