Belvedere, Amalfi Coast

If you’re looking for a quant hotel not in the hustle and bustle of the town of Amalfi which is very crowded Hotel Belvedere is the place to be. Every room has a sea view. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. You will fall in love with the wait staff. The hotel is older but newly renovated. The price of a room is very reasonable compared to resorts closer the the town. It sits only a 10 min drive from the town of Amalfi. A little warning taxi and car service is expensive that 10 min ride will run you about 60-70 euro each way. Still worth the stay.

A charming and relaxed hotel with only sea-facing rooms and a layout that means it never feels too busy. The pool is a good length (20m I think?) which was a big plus for us. The hotel is a little way out of the town but this helps with the relaxed atmosphere and the hotel offers a cheap bookable shuttle service to help get around (and many restaurants and organised excursions will pick up from the jetty via boat or hotel entrance via road). There's also a public beach / cove down a walking path next to the hotel and several restaurants/cafés in walking distance up some beautiful, meandering walking paths if you don't mind some steep hills. The staff were generally friendly and accommodating. The restaurant and café food were good quality and a fair price – the half board option probably saved us a small fortune as restaurants can be pricey in the area, the meals were varied enough that it didn't get boring and they made a good effort to accommodate my vegetarian partner. The restaurant and breakfast veranda have spectacular views and the tables are oriented to give the maximum amount of people the best seat so that was nice. A real standout feature and unexpected gem of the hotel is the Chief Bartender and mixologist Tomasso whose kind, attentive and friendly demeanor, unwavering professionalism and impeccable taste are the lifeblood of the Hotel Belvedere bar. Not only does he make a great drink, including several classy and tasteful cocktails of his own (definitely try the barman's cocktails) but also spot on local knowledge, advice & recommendations and stellar company especially when my partner was sleeping off some travel related illness a turning couple of would-be wasted evenings into memorable nights. Thanks again Tomasso, you're a scholar and a gentleman. Hotel Belvedere management if you're reading I hope you realise how much of an asset this man is. As some other reviews have stated the hotel is dated in some ways but for the most part did the job and hit the mark in all ways that really counted. The bed was comfy and the shower worked well (both very important), the air con and mini fridge in the room could use a refresh but worked well enough so wasn't an issue. Everything feels pristinely clean and the cleaning staff work diligently to keep it that way. That just leaves decor which might be part of the charm for some or the basis for criticism for others but it was clean, cool, comfortable and functional and that's what mattered most for us. All in all a good hotel experience and we would stay here again.

A gem on the Amalfi coast. Amazing location and views. Exceptional service. Great food. Breakfast on the terrace overlooking the coast was absolutely wonderful. Free parking. Shuttle service to Amalfi. Fantastic pool and close to small beach. But the service was the best. We will come back.