- Located in Sant'Agnello, close to Sorrento and just 320m from La Marinella beach
- A comfortable hotel that has been a favourite of Citalia guests for over 30 years
Situated in Sant'Agnello, a town adjoining Sorrento, Hotel Alpha, comprised of two interconnecting buildings, is personally run by the D'Esposito family and has been a favourite with Citalia guests for over 30 years. The hotel's renovated 19th century villa is attached to a more modern building and encircled by a lovely garden brimming with flowers and citrus fruit trees. Snacks and a bar service can also be enjoyed on the terrace and live music is performed here on a weekly basis. In addition, the hotel also hosts a Neapolitan evening and gala dinner, which is held from May to mid October. The hotel’s swimming pool (normally in use April - October), situated in the corner of the property, is framed by an exotic blend of orange, grapefruit and banana trees.
The centre of Sorrento is a 30-minute walk away but buses and a light railway run regularly to and from the town. Other shops are closer and the lift down to the La Marinella beach (normally in use June - September) is only 320 metres away.
The hotel has 67 rooms (official rating 4 star) Child prices apply to ages 2-12 years. Minimum stay 3 nights.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
Bar
The lounge bar boasts a large terrace and is on hand from 9am to midnight for refreshing drinks.
Restaurant
Included With: Half Board
Dress Code: Gentlemen are required to wear long trousers during the evening.
The hotel's restaurant offers a varied menu with a wide choice of starters and main courses, salad buffet and cakes. Once a week there is a gala dinner with piano accompaniment and Neapolitan Gourmet Evening with guitar and mandolin.
Beach & Pools
Swimming pool
The hotel's pool is normally in use from April to October and boasts a children's section.
Garage
Garage
A garage is available and payable locally (approx. €15 per day).
About the location
Holidays in Sorrento bring you the delights of small-town coastal Italy in close proximity to the bustling city of
Naples. Breathing in the lemon scented air in the cliff top surroundings of the town, you can gaze across the Bay of Naples to the city with Mount Vesuvius in the background. Couples can enjoy the small town feel of Sorrento, while getting lost in the backstreets, and trying out local specialities including pizza and limoncello in street side restaurants and cafés. Families can enjoy the beaches, ferry rides to Naples and explore the nearby Amalfi Coast. The more adventurous can hike up to the summit of Vesuvius or spend time in vibrant Naples.
Sorrento is a heady mix of tourist friendly resort and a still traditional Italian coastal town. It has all the amenities you could wish for, as well as catering for families, couples and the more adventurous. It retains its artisanal crafts, and is filled with small shops specialising in ceramics, limoncello and leather goods. The aromas of fresh pasta, pizza, lemons and tomatoes permeate the air as you stroll around the quaint streets filled with restaurants and cafés.
Transfer Time
The hotel is 1 hour 30 minutes from Naples airport. Return private transfers included. To change your transfers or book car hire instead, simply call us once you’ve completed your booking.
Twin Balcony or Patio Room
Max 4 Adults
Twin Balcony or Patio Rooms are decorated in the typical style of Sorrento with colourful floor tiles and traditional, high quality textiles. They can sleep up to four adults and interconnecting rooms (sleeping up to eight adults) are available on request, please call to book.
Twin Interconnecting Room (Pair)
Max 8 Adults
Ideal for families. To book this room type please speak to one of our Italy Experts.
Early booking discount
15% early booking discount for stays completed between 14 April - 31 October 2022 booked by 28 February 2022.
Based on 1460 traveller reviews
92% of travellers recommended this hotel
Travellers Ratings
Excellent
978
Very Good
333
Average
117
Poor
21
Terrible
11
Reviews
“ Really great base to stay and explore the area from
Sablod,
Sep 02 2021
Confirming what is written elsewhere:
- Location: quiet part a bit outside the busy center of Sorrento (about 25 min walk); easy to find. Ample street parking around.
- Welcome: very nice; the...
Confirming what is written elsewhere:
- Location: quiet part a bit outside the busy center of Sorrento (about 25 min walk); easy to find. Ample street parking around.
- Welcome: very nice; the manager is always around to add his personal attention. Professional front desk staff in spacious reception.
- Rooms: different. Sizes and directions. We experienced 4 while we were there:
??? those with balconies to the east: very nice.
??? Room 327 is the only one on the top floor: wheelchair accessible, narrow long balcony with great views at night and for sunrise. Fully exposed, so does get hot.
??? those above the pool: smaller and with loud pool music till midnight
- Breakfast: so so, because of Covid measures, mainly: too few staff and buffet points for the number of guests most of the time. Staff very friendly and trying to do the impossible. Two nice outdoor tables; rest inside.
- Pool: very nice. Separate (connected) kids section. Sadly only open 9:30 to 19 (so why the music till midnight?!). Small pool bar with very limited choice but excellent service.
- We did not try the restaurant (in the nice garden), which is reputed to be very nice.
Overall, I will not hesitate to come back here!
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“ 6th stay in the one and only Alpha
HermanandMarleen, Antwerp, Belgium
Aug 08 2021
It was 4 years ago since we last visited the hotel. Things have changed somewhat since our previous visits.
What stayed the same as always:
- run by the same friendly family
- squeaky clean all...
It was 4 years ago since we last visited the hotel. Things have changed somewhat since our previous visits.
What stayed the same as always:
- run by the same friendly family
- squeaky clean all over the place
- great showers and airconditioning in the rooms as well as comfortable beds
- very friendly and efficient staff
- lovely and well kept pool
- fine food
What was new ?
- choice of having all meals inside or outside in the beautiful garden
- the beautiful green garden with ample furniture under the fully grown citrus trees
- poolbar fully staffed
- towels available at the pool
- focus on local food, including home made various pizza
- the hotel hosts events in the big garden but that didn???t disturbed the guest in any way
- new dense hedges muffled the street noice (great difference !)
Conclusion: the Alpha remains our one and only place to stay in the Sorrento area and we are not the only returning customers.
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“ Worst experience
Remyhl,
Jul 14 2021
Went there because we had a wedding near the hotel. It was the worst experience. They have us antother room we booked, the room was horrible, dirty, and smelt. The director, Antonio, is someone...
Went there because we had a wedding near the hotel. It was the worst experience. They have us antother room we booked, the room was horrible, dirty, and smelt. The director, Antonio, is someone really bad. He didn???t want to listen and only was thinking about his profit and he was talking really bad to the employee who were doing a really nice work. Went there once and never again.
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“ What an amazing hotel!
rlodge5, leeds
Oct 28 2020
We stayed at the start of October, what a great hotel this is, the staff are well trained and look after everyone so well, the food is very nice, and the room was super. We had a great balcony view...
We stayed at the start of October, what a great hotel this is, the staff are well trained and look after everyone so well, the food is very nice, and the room was super. We had a great balcony view and really enjoyed it here.
Nothing is too much trouble here - the staff really do make sure they are looking after you. We arrived after lunch our first day but the manager asked the kitchen to stay open a little longer and even offered some complimentary snacks - you just don???t get this level of service from most other hotels - excellent customer care.
The hotel is about a 5 min train ride from Sorrento centre or 45 mins into Naples. We stayed in one of more traditional rooms - a comfort room, these were very charming and exceptionally clean and well kept. The only comment i???d have is the bathrooms in these rooms may benefit from updating, the manager often chatted and mentioned there is work in the pipeline over winter so I don???t think it will be too long before they turn their attention to these.
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“ Faboulus Holiday
Luc42, Yorkshire England
Oct 23 2020
The Hotel is clean . Plenty of Sanatizer available. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. I you like Itallian food youll love it here. Always a good choice on th menu ..
The rooms are clean id...
The Hotel is clean . Plenty of Sanatizer available. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. I you like Itallian food youll love it here. Always a good choice on th menu ..
The rooms are clean id say not modern but chave character. Train station is a 10min walk 1 euro 30 to centre of sorrento ,
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