We loved staying at Villa Santa Maria! Every single staff member was so helpful and always available. The rooms were clean and the hotel was quiet and the private beach was amazing. The free breakfast is great and they also offer dinner and lunch as well (you pay for of course.) the view when you’re eating is just gorgeous. The reviews about stairs are true, but in the Amalfi coast, that is just how it is! The whole city is on a hill, so you can’t escape stairs no matter where you go, and the stairs really aren’t that bad at all. This hotel is about a 8-10 minute drive to the Amalfi piazza and beach and 30 minutes to positano. We just rented a car and had no trouble with parking or getting around with the car when we stayed. We would Defenitely stay here again(:

The staff were amazing, the views were stunning and the stairs give you a free workout. We loved our week here and would definitely return. Thankyou

Our stay at Villa Santa Maria felt like we were in paradise! Prior to arriving Francesca messaged us on to confirm at what time we would be arriving and advised us on how to get to the villa. We always took the Bus to and from Amalfi. It was a quick 10min bus ride and only costs 1.50 euros each way. Otherwise, the Taxi’s are extremely expensive (we were quoted 50 euros to bring us to the Villa) Upon our arrival a gentleman met us at the bus stop and carried our suitcases down the 185 steps to the Villa! There we were met by Francesca who offered us drinks and welcomed us. To our surprise, the room was already ready. We booked an ocean view superior room. The views were Breathtaking!! The room was spacious, comfortable and very clean! The beach/sauna/spa were all very fun to use and accessible. The ocean water was beautiful and warm. The amenities at the Villa are beautiful and the food was also exceptionally good (Cesar salad YUM)! We were recommended to try Ciccio’s restaurant which is a short walk away and was delicious. Francesca helped us book as we were having trouble online. We also realized we would be late to our booking for our car pickup in Salerno, and read online that some people had issues when they were late. Francesca called for us and explained in Italian that our Ferry would be arriving in Salerno later than expected. We were extremely pleased with our stay and would definitely come back. Thank you Francesca for everything Highly recommend!!

Our stay at Villa Santa Maria felt like we were in paradise! Prior to arriving Francesca messaged us on to confirm at what time we would be arriving and advised us on how to get to the villa. We always took the Bus to and from Amalfi. It was a quick 10min bus ride and only costs 1.50 euros each way. Otherwise, the Taxi’s are extremely expensive (we were quoted 50 euros to bring us to the Villa) Upon our arrival a gentleman met us at the bus stop and carried our suitcases down the 185 steps to the Villa! There we were met by Francesca who offered us drinks and welcomed us. To our surprise, the room was already ready. We booked an ocean view superior room. The views were Breathtaking!! The room was spacious, comfortable and very clean! The beach/sauna/spa were all very fun to use and accessible. The ocean water was beautiful and warm. The amenities at the Villa are beautiful and the food was also exceptionally good (Cesar salad YUM)! We were recommended to try Ciccio’s restaurant which is a short walk away and was delicious. Francesca helped us book as we were having trouble online. We also realized we would be late to our booking for our car pickup in Salerno, and read online that some people had issues when they were late. Francesca called for us and explained in Italian that our Ferry would be arriving in Salerno later than expected. We were extremely pleased with our stay and would definitely come back. Thank you Francesca for everything Highly recommend!!

We had a wonderful 3 nights! Our room with a jacuzzi on our own deck was lovely and perfect all day. The walk to the swim deck was beautiful and sunning and swimming delightful. Most important the help from the staff/family was exceptional! They gave us help with dining and transportation and provided a delicious breakfast every morning. We had a relaxing wonderful time.

We had a wonderful 3 nights! Our room with a jacuzzi on our own deck was lovely and perfect all day. The walk to the swim deck was beautiful and sunning and swimming delightful. Most important the help from the staff/family was exceptional! They gave us help with dining and transportation and provided a delicious breakfast every morning. We had a relaxing wonderful time.

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

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

Highly recommend this place to stay near Amalfi.

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.

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!

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!

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!

Location and staff were outstanding!

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

Amazing host !! The breakfast spectacular