This place is a hidden gem. It has the best service, amazing staff and incredible location

Highly recommend this place to stay near Amalfi.

A place like this makes the Amalfi Coast visit memorable. Just loved this space! Staff was kind and helpful.

An absolute gem off the beaten path of Amalfi! Yes the stairs are killer-no doubt about it. There are about 180 stairs to get down to the hotel and then about 200 more to get down to the private beach. If accessibility isn’t an issue, don’t hesitate for one second to choose this villa hotel. The views are breathtaking from top to bottom. The little beach feels like a private serene escape. And of course the staff is friendly and accommodating. We were on our honeymoon and got upgraded to stay in their private jacuzzi suite making us feel like the only ones there. Francesca and Guiseppe were always there for us- arranging shuttle services, restaurant reservations, water taxis, a late-night snack and so on. They made us feel beyond attended to. Amalfi’s main square is in walkable distance from the hotel-about 40 mins at a slower pace. To get to Positano, they arranged a water taxi that picked us up from the hotels private beach. Overall, we had an unbelievable stay!

My husband and I recently stayed here for our babymoon and it was the best decision! Staff & Service: Francesca, Angelo, Gerardo - everyone there treats you like family and wants to make sure you are happy and comfortable. Francesca went above and beyond to help us arrange transportation and navigate the surrounding towns. Property: In many of the reviews, you are going to read that there are a lot of stairs. Yes - it's true however, I visited this property 7 months pregnant and the stairs didn't bother me one bit. The reality is, this property is a hidden gem tucked away into a cliff. The views are incredible and it's very quiet/peaceful. In addition to that, you have private access to the beautiful water and a private beach. To me, this was priceless and worth every stair in order to get to and from the water. Every morning, I couldn't wait to open up the windows from our room and to look out at the ocean. Additionally, the rooms are super spacious, clean, and accommodating. Location: It is important to note that this hotel is a 5 minute drive to the city center of Amalfi. Francesca was amazing at arranging taxis into town but note that every trip into town is roughly $20-$30 euros each way. This is not any fault of Villa Santa Maria, this is just the going rate for taxis in Amalfi. The good news is, there are good restaurants near the hotel that are walking distance. I wouldn't have stayed anywhere else, Villa SM was the highlight of our Amalfi vacation, 5-stars!

Location and staff were outstanding!

Beautiful place. Excelent service. You feel like your Home.

Stunning! Private beach is perfect about a 20 minute walk to almalfi but doesn’t seem too long exellent staff and hospitality massively recommend

A truly magical stay! Staff was very pleasant with great hospitality among incredible views. Wonderful restaurants a short walk away. Would definitely return to this spot if given the chance!

This was our honeymoon stay. We’ve booked a junior suite, Room 8, for almost a $1,000 per night. This place is clean and acceptable; however, it is not worth a $1,000 a night. We had to walk in the dark as the lights worked on a timer and you needed to press the button for the lights to turn on. We were unable to use the jacuzzi at night as there were a lot of noises coming from the bushes and night and the poor lighting made it very difficult to see what was around. As I said, we paid premium price for an average stay. The view is great tho. Just be prepared to make your own arrangements for parking and be prepared to walk so many stairs as this property is located at a lower level and you will need to walk down the stairs, and up, to go in and out.

Morning to evening staff Francesca was absolutely wonderful. Arranged drivers for us knew local restaurants and helped us from check in to check out. Night staff Angelo is an amazing cook and absolute sweetheart. Would return to this glorious resort in a heart beat.

Villa Santa Maria is an amazing property with amazing staff. From the minute we got there, the staff was attentive to our every need. We were welcomed with a glass of wine, shown the amenities, and our bags were waiting in our room when we walked upstairs. Francesca and her staff are beyond 5 stars.

Amazing host !! The breakfast spectacular

Fantastic vacation at Villa Santa Maria and wonderful hospitality by Franscesa. Clean but small rooms, which suited us perfect as we were enjoying the outdoors from morning to late evening. The dock and sun beds at the sea was amazing. We used water taxi to travel around the coast and could be picked up directly at the hotel. We also stayed many hours in the sun beds, enjoying the access to the Mediterranean. Highly recommended for couples traveling to enjoy Amalfi with surroundings.

Beautiful views. room was spacious, we did have issues adjusting the AC and the internet would not work in our room. breakfast was good. Warning to anyone visiting, there are a LOT of stairs to get to the villa. The staff are available to help with carrying luggage but beware the stairs. it isn't located in Almalfi, so you need a taxi/bus to get to and from, but their is a bus stop in front of the hotel.

This was an amazing stay for me and my husband! The place was absolutely beautiful, with a sauna, free breakfast overlooking the most amazing ocean view, huge rooms, and a quick little walk that takes you to three private locations on the water, with the last one leading you to a little private cove and beach you can swim to. Truly the best stay we have had in all of Italy. The service was 11/10, with Francesca, Angelo, Gerardo, and the other amazing staff who all made our stay perfect! We would recommend this place to everyone we know based on service alone!

nice location for a quiet, lovely vacation. breakfast was amazing, lovely coastside views. sauna was enjoyable as well. francesca and her team were very helpful as well.

My stay was one of a kind. Very special. Francesca and staff did an incredible job with helping us with transportation and making us feel at home. I would recommend this to anyone planning on visiting the coast. The views are surreal! I will be going back very soon.

The entire villa was amazing with unbelievable panoramic views. Francesca and the rest of the staff were wonderful and they take great care to ensure their guests relax and enjoy their stay.

We absolutely loved this villa. The staff was extremely helpful in every aspect. The views were unreal. The location was convenient as it was on the bus route, and water taxis were available to pick you up from the property. Francesca (property manager) assisted us with directions, tickets, reservations, and so much more. We will definitely be back to this property!

The hotel is beautiful the service is excellent, but you have almost a 150 steps to go in or out of the hotel. Check in and check out you have to carry the luggage

This property is notable for its access to the ocean with lounge chairs near the water. Many partying boats were anchored right off our resort with people enjoying the water and sun. Very nice. Many many stairs but that is the price to get up and down the cliff. Otherwise a pretty basic property, with limited food options (although a nice breakfast) and standard rooms.

No words to describe this amazing hotel. I am a traveler and I can say that from 70 countries, this place is in my top 3 best hotel views ever. Super calm, the vibe and energy are just incredible! The owner, Ms Francesca is the sweetest owner I’ve ever met! It is a must if you are around the area! I can keep writing but no need. And yes, I read from other guests that there are many stairs.. it is true but what do you expect? Elevator in a cliff…? It is worth it.

Gorgeous stay tucked into the coastline. Be prepared for stairs down to the hotel and beach, but well worth the extra workout. The private beach area was empty every time we went for a morning swim and was breathtaking. Breakfast on the patio was a beautiful touch and start to the day.

Second year in a row that we stay at this hotel

A huge plus for the hotel staff called us in advance to see if we needed a driver to get from the train station to the villa! 5-star rating all-around! Staff assisted carrying our luggage from the street to the villa. While there were plenty of steps to get down to the villa, it was quite worth it -- great sea view, and a great secluded spot. We had a suite, and was just the right amount of what we needed: spacious bed for two, clean bathroom, patio, and entryway. Staff was on-the-spot to clean our suite DURING the complementary breakfast: they would be done cleaning in about 15-20 minutes. Location is about a 40 minute walk to Amalfi main area. Enjoy the views while walking!

Christina was an amazing host and so welcoming. Her staff is beyond accommodating and really make you feel cared about. This is beyond just a hotel. It feels more like a bed and breakfast as far as taking care of their guests. The location is stunning and private beach is a must. I highly recommend this place. Tip: plan out your transportation prior to visiting.... and don’t drive a car in amalfi! It’s quite the nightmare. Christina can help you figure out the bus or she has her own driver that will not rip you off like the local taxis do.

Our stay at this place was not terrible by any means. The staff was great, and the porter was excellent. There are Only two things that I didn't like about this place. The first is that there are way too many steps that you have to take to get to the resort. I counted 156 from the street to the reception desk. Over 300 additional steps from the reception desk to the water. Also the room wasn't what we expected from the pictures. It was right beside the check in area, and not as private as it seems from the pictures. I wouldn't stay here again personally, but don't let that take away from future business. It was a really nice resort, but just a hassle to get around.

Great hotel with great service.

The hotel was a great place to end our honeymoon. It was about a mile from the center of Amalfi, so away from all the action, but close enough to get to on a short bus/cab trip. It was secluded and quiet, great for relaxing. The concierge was extremely friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The private beach was nice to to have our own place to lay in the sun and get in the water away from the general public.

The hotel was a great place to end our honeymoon. It was about a mile from the center of Amalfi, so away from all the action, but close enough to get to on a short bus/cab trip. It was secluded and quiet, great for relaxing. The concierge was extremely friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The private "beach" was nice to to have our own place to lay in the sun and get in the water away from the general public.

Lovely hotel but beware there are a lot of steps. If you're driving to it, parking is only on the road and you are in danger of having your car clipped.