Residence Le Terrazze - Sorrento

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2006

A lovely hotel set high on the cliffs above the bay of Sorrento. The view from our balcony was just as fantastic as it looks on the website. The hotel was spotlessly clean and the staff were all very helpful. If you are going by car, it is possible to avoid the traffic in Sorrento by taking the Amalfi road from Meta. This cuts across the peninsular. After a few kilometres you then turn right towards St Agata and Sorrento. Once you have passed the turning to St Agata on the left the hotel is about another kilometre on the right hand side of the road.

Guest name: Jillian Shakespear, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Aug 2006

English readers, see lower ... Excellent ! Exactement ce que nous souhaitions. Appartement pour 4, coin cuisine, clim, balcon, piscine, petit-dej inclus. Personnel très efficace et agréable, de très tôt le matin à très tard le soir ! Bravo et merci ! Parking un peu limite mais la voiture avait sa place et n'en a plus bougé (transports en commun préférables vu la circulation). Vue exceptionnelle, pas trop de bruit, bar à toute heure, poste Internet et même WiFi possible ! Superbe séjour... English version : Excellent ! Exactly what we hoped. Four persons appartement, kitchen, air cooling, balcony, swimming pool, breakfast included. Staff very efficient and pleasant, from early morning to far in the night ! Bravo and many thanks ! Parking a bit too small but the car had a place and stayed there (public transport preferable according to the local traffic). Exceptional viewpoint, noise acceptable, drinks at every time, Internet Station and even WiFi possible ! So nice stay ...

Guest name: Coppolino Erick, France

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Apr 2006

Staying at Le Terrazze definitely made our holiday! This place has beautiful views from just about everywhere! Our apartment was tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean. Kitchen area included fridge and 2 electric rings (no oven). Plenty of pots and pans, but glad we took our travel kettle. First week in April was a bit cool at times, but the air-conditioning unit doubled as a heater. On hot days we could relax on our terrace, soaking up the views, whilst teenage daughter lounged by the pool. Don’t think the hotel expected the pool to be used at that time of year - water looked rather cloudy and had a plastic pipe floating in it! We were assured that it was OK to use - but too cold for us anyway. The apartment was cleaned, tidied and fresh towels provided daily. The manager was very friendly and courteous. We looked forward to breakfast – help yourself to cereals, delicious bread, rolls, pastries, juice, teas (various) and coffee. (Getting to breakfast promptly is rewarded with a table by the window.) The only disadvantage to staying at this hotel is taking the bus to Sorrento (15 mins/1 euro). The service was generally reliable, but on Palm Sunday the bus didn’t come and we had to make alternative plans. Make sure you pick up a timetable from Reception and don’t miss the last bus back from Sorrento, about 10pm I think. However, waiting for the buses proved to be quite a sociable event as there were often other guests, all trying to get their heads round the timetable! Any inconvenience was outweighed though by the hotel’s proximity to S.Agata. It’s a pleasant 10 minute walk up to this small town where we could buy food for packed lunches, and a little further on is the Il Deserto convent.

Guest name: Felicity Cox, United Kingdom

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Nov 2005

The staff were excellent the service was amazing. They were very helpful and passed on useful information. We will be returning next summer and I would recommend this hotel to everyone. Upon our arrival Katia greeted us and was very helpful with bus times and other local information. The manager Antonio continued the excellent service for the duration of our stay. I would also recommend a local restaurant called Dom Pedro.

Guest name: Jacqueline Campbell, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

A1 ‘FIRST CLASS’ 5 Stars! These are the terms I would use to describe our holiday in Sorrento spent at La Terraze. Only a ten minute journey by bus to the centre of Sorrento. La Terraze is set high in the Sorrento Hills. We spent from the 1st August to the 10th August there and were blown away by the magnificent views from our terrace apartment. Our room had a shower, basin, toilet and a bidet; a small kitchen and eating area and a double bedroom……with AIR CONDITIONING. The bed linen and towels were changed EVERYDAY and the room was cleaned EVERYDAY. This was a pleasant surprise and made us feel really special. From our balcony we could see Sorrento town, Naples and Vesuvius. The breakfast was light; cereal, yogurts, bread, jams, croissants, fruit juice, tea/coffee which satisfied us until lunch time. The local bus ran to time taking us into town and taking us home. The taxi fare was expensive 27E from town to La Terraze. (we only caught the taxi once.) It is a good idea thought to get a taxi from the airport to La Terraze as this is stress free. (Cost around 100E) but well worth it. We were able to visit all the sights in and around Italy. The Amalfi Coast; Capri; Pompeii; Herculaneum and we even had a trip to Rome on our own by train for the day!! (not recommended for the faint hearted or if you have children). It was a 14 hour day but well worth it. Other times were spent lounging by the pool which was set in a sun trap on the lower terrace. All in all a FANTASTIC time was had at Le Terraze and we would recommend this to anyone going to Sorrento.

Guest name: Nigel Wilkes, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jun 2005

My daughter and I stayed in an apartment here, which easily could have accomodated 4 people comfortably. The surroundings are beautiful and we had a great view! The gentleman at the front desk was extremely helpful and pleasant. The only issue we had here was a freezer that was overtaken with ice mass, which we defrosted when we arrived. If you stay here, take the Sita bus from the Circumvesuviana. Call the hotel when you arrive on the train and ask which bus you should take to the hotel. We took a taxi and it cost us $35! Overall, this was a great place to stay!

Guest name: Deirdre Smith, USA

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2005

Antonio and the Staff of Le Terrazze could not do enough for us. We had stayed at Le Terrazze once before and this time brought our families with us for our wedding in Sorrento. The service, standard of accommodation and unbeatable views of Sorrento first class. The only disadvantage is getting to and from Sorrento. There is a bus service which will get you to and from the town for €1 each way (tickets are available at reception). The only problem with the bus is that it finishes at 22h and you can pay anywhere from €25-€40 for a taxi(one way!!) The best rates for taxi's are available through reception at Le Terrazze. If you have a car Le Terrazze is an ideal location to explore the rest of the amazing Amalfi Coast from. I would have no problem recommending Le Terrazze and would return if visiting Sorrento in the future.

Guest name: Greg Barry, Ireland

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Group

stayed in May 2005

Note that this is hotel is not right in the center of Sorrento, but up the hill a ways. There is a bus stop right out in front to take you to the city. Still, it is quite nice, and I would recommend it.

Guest name: RT, USA

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in May 2005

We had a wonderful time staying at Le Terrazze. The view of Sorrento and the Bay of Naples from the hotel is breathtaking. The rooms were clean and large and well worth the price. We had a problem with the drain in our shower, but nothing that couldn't be fixed. The breakfasts were satisfying especially when we had young children (1,2,and 5) to please. The hotel is a little far from the town of Sorrento if that's what you looking for, but there is pretty good public bus service that stops right out in front of the hotel. We also had a rental car, which made it easier for us, but parking and driving in Sorrento is no fun and we weren't even there at the height of tourist season. There's plenty of peace and quiet at the hotel and if the weather had been warmer we would have been swimming! The staff was very helpful too. I was highly pleased with everything.

Guest name: NR, Germany