We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Cetara, Italy. We have also included hotels in historic villas, historic properties, country estates, beautiful country residences, french "relais" (mansions), resorts, monasteries, hamlets and family-run hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated December 2023.
Historic. Great breakfast. Set in the hills just 6 km from the Amalfi coast lies Hotel Scapolatiello, a relaxing, peaceful hotel offering beautiful views and great wellness facilities. This hotel is 3 km from the village of Cava de' Tirreni. The perfect place to cool off in the hot Italian summer, the hilltop Scapolatiello Hotel is surrounded by woods and valleys, in a medieval hamlet. Elegant dishes are made using ingredients from the hotel’s own estate. There is an outdoor pool with panoramic views and a wellness centre with sauna, and Turkish baths. Salerno and Vietri sul Mare are both less than 20 minutes’ drive from the hotel and buses leave from nearby, taking you to the train station and elsewhere. On request, the hotel can also arrange a shuttle service and excursions to the countryside. The Scapolatiello’s restaurant has lovely terraces overlooking the valley and offers open air buffets and BBQs.Show full description
Historic property. Great views. Popular among couples. Palazzo Confalone overlooks Ravello and enjoys views of the Amalfi Coast. Rooms are unique and some offer panoramic views. Palazzo Confalone consists of a historic building, Palazzo Confalone, and a design annex, Villa Confalone. Popular points of interest near Palazzo Confalone include Atrani Beach, Maiori Beach and Villa Rufolo. Free Wi-fi is available in public areas. The 2 buildings are 20 metres apart. The hotel features a cool, relaxing garden. Rooms are found in both buildings and feature either modern design or some antiques from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. The nearest airport is Naples International, 58 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Palazzo Confalone is a luxurious and historic hotel located in Ravello. It is a 13th-century palace with stunning views of the Amalfi Coast. The rooms are beautifully decorated and some offer breathtaking views.
Unique. This cliff-top hotel in Amalfi is a converted 13th-century monastery. It offers free WiFi, ultra-modern rooms and an infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. All rooms have sea views, terracotta floors and marble bathrooms. A flat-screen TV, minibar and pillow menu come as standard. Each private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and toiletries. Breakfast is buffet style at Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel. The property boasts 2 restaurant. The main one, La Locanda, offers a gourmet menu and Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. During summer guests can enjoy meals on the panoramic terrace. An infinity pool, a gym and a wellness centre are available at the Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel. Amalfi centre is a 5-minute walk away downhill. The picturesque town of Positano is 40 minutes' drive away.Show full description
Unique. Cosy rooms. Relais Paradiso is in Marina di Vietri, just 10 minutes by bus from the centre of Vietri sul Mare. It offers a free scheduled shuttle to the beach and village. All rooms at the Paradiso come with free internet and minibar, and a private terrace with a wonderful view. Wellness treatments are bookable directly in the room. The Paradiso's outdoor swimming pool is located on a terrace with sun deck and amazing sea views.Show full description
Charming. Friendly staff. Surrounded by vineyards just outside San Lazzaro, Agriturismo Mare e Monti offers a quiet location and a traditional restaurant. It is located at an altitude of 600 metres, and all rooms include an LCD TV. Mozzarella cheese, cured meats and Piedirosso red wine are all produced on this family-run estate. The restaurant serves local specialities prepared from the freshest seasonal ingredients. All air conditioned, rooms at Mare e Monti have simple, rustic-style furnishings and tiled floors. Each includes a private bathroom. Some rooms feature a balcony or garden views. Well placed for exploring the Amalfi Coast, the property is 20 km from Praiano and 3 km from the picturesque Sentiero degli Dei coastal paths. Amalfi itself is a 25-minute drive away.Show full description
This charming farmhouse stands out for its beautiful location between the mountains and the Amalfi Coast. The rooms are cozy and the restaurant serves delicious local cuisine with stunning sea views.
Elegant. Great views. Popular among couples. Perched on a sea-view cliff on the Amalfi Coast, Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast is set in a renovated building of the 11th century. The property includes an infinity pool, terraced gardens, and historic interiors with frescoed ceilings. The rooms and suites offer views of the garden or the sea. The rooms are located in the main building or in the annex in the garden. All accommodation is complete with an LCD TV with CD player, air conditioning, and free internet. Some rooms and suites offer a private balcony. A generous breakfast is served daily at the Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast. The Belvedere Restaurant serves traditional Italian specialities and the Pool Grill is the ideal spot for a light lunch and a taste of Italian pizza. During the summer, the property offers complimentary boat excursions along the coast, as well as a free shuttle to Amalfi and Positano.Show full description
Highly elegant. Nice surroundings. Popular among couples. Set in Ravello, 2.3 km from Spiaggia di Castiglione, Palazzo Avino offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. Popular points of interest near Palazzo Avino include Duomo di Ravello, Villa Rufolo and San Lorenzo Cathedral. The accommodation features room service, a business centre and organising tours for guests. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, and some units at the hotel have a balcony. Speaking English, Spanish, French and Italian, staff are willing to help at the 24-hour front desk.Show full description
This might be one of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in Cetara.
Close to beach front. Luxurious. Superb interior design. Borgo Santandrea offers accommodation on the Amalfi Coast. It offers free parking, and panoramic sea views from the swimming pool and the sun deck. Borgo Santandrea offers spacious accommodation with views of the sea, a satellite TV and a minibar. The property features a terrace bar and a beach bar, and the 3 restaurants serve Mediterranean cuisine with local specialties. During summer, guests can enjoy Borgo Santandrea's beach.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most luxurious and stylish luxury hotel in Cetara. It also has a great beach front location.
Great location. The family-run Hotel Rufolo is in the historic centre of Ravello, next to the beautiful Villa Rufolo gardens. Rooms offer views of the garden or the sea. This elegant hotel features a garden with outdoor swimming pool, and a beautiful lounge with a terrace overlooking the Villa's 12th-century tower. The interiors are decorated with luxurious marble flooring and antique furnishings. With free WiFi, all rooms at the Rufolo come with air conditioning, a satellite TV, and private bathroom. A continental breakfast is served daily. The Sigilgaida restaurant specialises in local and Mediterranean cuisine, made from ingredients grown in the garden. The panoramic dining veranda offers views of the lemon groves all along the Amalfi coast. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Amalfi.Show full description
Charming. Great value. This elegant 5-star hotel is located at the foot of the green Lattari Mountains in the Pompeian Plain, close to the town of Sant'Antonio Abate. Rooms come in a typical Venetian style, and offer free Wi-Fi. A villa dating back to the 18th century, Grand Hotel La Sonrisa is set in wonderful gardens and a park of 50000 m². The hotel is ideally located to visit Castellammare di Stabia, the Amalfi Coast, and the archaeological remains of Pompeii. The property includes a large swimming pool with hydromassage and a waterfall, lined with statues. The restaurant serves classic Italian cuisine and specialities of the Campania region. Breakfast is continental style. The free parking is suitable for cars and buses. A heliport is also available.Show full description
Grand Hotel La Sonrisa is a luxurious 5-star hotel located in Agerola, near Sant'Antonio Abate. It is housed in a magnificent castle and offers ornate rooms and suites that exude grandeur and elegance.
Great location. Set in the centre of Amalfi, this 19th century residence offers panoramic views of the historic town and the Mediterranean Sea. Its air-conditioned rooms provide flat-screen satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. The beach is just 200 metres from Hotel Croce Di Amalfi, down a flight of around 70 steps. The town's impressive cathedral is a 2-minute walk away. All guest rooms are soundproofed, and come equipped with a minibar and private bathroom. Most rooms have a balcony, some offer a spa bath. Breakfast at the Croce is continental style, and it is served in a bright room with arched ceilings and traditional tiled floors. A bar is open for light refreshments throughout the day. Ferries to Ischia and Capri leave from the nearby harbour. Salerno and Naples can be reached by buses which leave from the terminus, a 5-minute walk away.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Set in the Minuta area, 500 metres from the centre of the village in Scala, Palazzo Pascal offers rooms and suites set in a renovated 11th-century villa. Free WiFi is available throughout. Palazzo Pascal is set respectively 3 and 8 km from the centre of Ravello and Amalfi. The property boasts a panoramic pool, a restaurant and sea-view terraces. Rooms here have a seating area, a flat-screen satellite TV and air conditioning. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer, free toiletries and towels. Coffee and herbal tea ingredients are left in each room. You will enjoy an Italian breakfast including hot drinks, croissants and pastries on the terrace or in the comfort of your room. Guests will also find a shared lounge with a fireplace, a lounge bar and gardens.Show full description
Beach front location. Historic. Great location. Hotel Palazzo Murat is in Positano’s centre, 250 metres from the beach. Set in an elegant 18th-century building, it is surrounded by landscaped gardens and enjoys panoramic views of the village. Al Palazzo restaurant offers local specialities on a veranda surrounded by centuries-old citrus trees. During the summer, Palazzo Murat provides a boat for tours along the Amalfi Coast. Most of the spacious rooms overlook the sea, the garden, or the perched town. All air conditioned and non-smoking, they offer flat-screen satellite TV and a balcony. Wi-Fi is free in public areas. A breakfast buffet is served every morning in the garden-view courtyard, and includes homemade pastries. Friendly staff at the 24-hour reception can also offer free beach towels.Show full description
Palazzo Murat is a historic and luxurious hotel in the heart of Positano. Housed in an elegant 18th-century building, it has charming rooms filled with antiques. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, the hotel has an outdoor pool and a garden restaurant.
Beach front location. Great value. San Pietro offers guest rooms and self-catering apartments, 600 metres from the sea and a 20-minute walk from Maiori Port. It is surrounded by green hills, and is a 10-minute drive from Amalfi. The 16th-century castle of Toro Plano is just a short stroll away. Hotel Residence San Pietro offers a relaxing summer swimming pool and a free shuttle to the beach, where you can enjoy discounted rates. You will also find tennis courts and an entertainment centre with wide-screen TVs, arcade games, and billiards.Show full description
Charming. Superb breakfast. Nido Degli Dei is a family-run B&B offering panoramic views of the Amalfi Coast. Just 4 km outside Agerola, its restaurant is exclusively for guests and serves organic dishes. The B&B is 5 minutes' walk from the main square in San Lazzaro. Conca dei Marini Bay is nearby, as is the Sentiero degli Dei trekking path, which connects Agerola to Positano. Rooms have an elegant rustic design with wrought-iron beds, Vietri ceramic tiles and decorative frescoes on the walls. All rooms also offer a view of the surrounding greenery and the Mediterranean Sea. Featuring organic and local ingredients, breakfast here is a buffet including fresh fruit, pastries and cereal. It can be enjoyed in the sea-view garden in fine weather. You will find a free internet point in the restaurant and a free car park. There is a tennis court 300 metres away and a shuttle service available to local airports and train stations.Show full description
This farm stay has a highly rated breakfast and outstanding views.
Delightful property. Wonderful SPA facilities. Offering views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius from its panoramic terraces and pool, La Medusa is an elegant 18th-century building surrounded by oranges groves and lush gardens. Wi-Fi is free here. The hotel offers a free transfer service to the centre of Castellammare di Stabia. Grand Hotel La Medusa is renowned for its luxurious interiors, top-class facilities, and impeccable service. Start your day with an extensive buffet breakfast complete with Italian pastries. You can enjoy a variety of hot and cold snacks from the bar throughout the day. Choose from a delicious mix of regional and international dishes at the panoramic restaurant, which overlooks the garden. It is also 5 km from Pompei and a 20-minute drive from Sorrento.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most BEAUTIFUL hotel in Cetara.
Great restaurant. Fico D'India Relais offers a welcoming environment surrounded by nature. The establishment is also famous for its delicious cuisine. Fico D'India Relais offers en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Enjoy a relaxing stay in the Amalfi Coast, in the pleasant village of Furore, near the main resorts but away from noisy crowds. Some have a balcony.Show full description
Villa Al Rifugio is in the countryside, 5 km outside Cava De' Tirreni. It is 20 minutes' drive from Vietri sul Mare along the Amalfi Coast. Its swimming pool is open from April until September. Rooms are bright and elegant, some with wood-beamed ceilings. All rooms are air conditioned and come with free Wi-Fi and an LCD TV. An Italian breakfast of coffee and croissants is served each morning. The restaurant is open at lunch and dinner and serves specialities fresh fish and meat dishes. Villa Al Rifugio offers both a garden and terrace, equipped with tables, chairs and deckchairs. Drinks are available from the bar. Villa Al Rifugio gives place to events during the summer. The property is 10 minutes' drive from Cava De' Tirreni Train Station. It provides free parking and is easily reached from the A3 motorway. Salerno is 25 minutes away by car.Show full description
Beach front location. Nice style. Friendly staff. The Villa Le Zagare Relais & SPA is certainly grand with its colonial façade and charming gardens. Set between Naples and Sorrento, it has a relaxed and elegant atmosphere. Most of the comfortable guest rooms feature either a balcony or terrace with a view of the park or the Gulf of Naples. Located between the sea and the hills, Le Zagare is surrounded by beautiful plants and flowers and has its own swimming pool and a shared sun terrace. Its strategic location makes it easy for you to explore the surrounding area and visit the towns of Positano, Amalfi and Pompeii. Try some regional specialities including homemade pasta at the restaurant. The hotel also features a fully-equipped conference room for business meetings.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Situated in a beautiful valley, within a few minutes from Vico Equense city centre, this ancient farmhouse overlooks the scenic hills of the Sorrento Peninsula. At the Agriturismo Nonno Luigino, you will enjoy a homely atmosphere, a traditional environment and a passion for ancient flavours. The Nonno Luigino farmhouse is a renewed establishment preserving old traditions, and now boasts a new swimming pool for your complete relaxation. Each of the modern rooms is fully equipped with commodities, but still maintains its historic features and antique furnishings. Some have spa facilities. Nearby you can also easily reach Naples, Pompei, Ercolano, Positano, the islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida for pleasant day excursions. The Agriturismo Nonno Luigino restaurant is made from an ancient cellar. The food is produced on-site or locally. You can enjoy your meal either by the fireplace or in the garden.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most RELAXING farm stays in Cetara. It also has super comfortable beds, lovely pool facilities and a great SPA!
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