Our opinion
The Hotel Santa Caterina has an historic ambience and a convenient location.
Hotel description
The Hotel Santa Caterina, a ‘grand-style’ 5 star hotel, stands surrounded by flower-filled terraces and gardens on the coast about a ten minute walk from the centre of Amalfi, in the direction of Positano. Perched on the cliff the Santa Caterina was built in the early nineteenth century and was a favourite haunt of leading cultural and political figures at the time. As well as enjoying breathtaking views out to sea and of the Amalfi coast, the guests of the Hotel Santa Caterina have the benefits of the luxuriant vegetation of the palm trees, umbrella pines, lemon trees and bougainvillaea that adorn the terraces beneath the hotel. Pot plants, paintings, hand-made tiles and antique furniture give the public areas and the bedrooms a homely feel. You can dine under the white vaulted ceiling of the restaurant or al fresco under the fragrant scents of the pergola of lemon. The menus are very good value (from about Euros 50 per person) and the cuisine is based on fresh, local produce with lots of fish and seafood. (Please note that the restaurant is closed in January and February). In the distance is the sparkling of the sea and the coastline of the Bay of Salerno. The Hotel Santa Caterina has its own man-made beach and swimming pool by the sea, reached by lift from the hotel; here a wide variety of light meals and pizzas are served at lunch-time. Most bedrooms, which vary in size, have balcony or terrace and all have private bathroom decorated with specially designed tiles. It is probably well worth upgrading to the deluxe room with front sea view to make the most of the dramatic location of the hotel. We recommend the Hotel Santa Caterina highly for a relaxing stay and a friendly, cosy atmosphere.
Location
Amalfi, Amalfi Coast
Distance from airport
About 90 minutes
Room types
Number of rooms 66
Room Type A: Standard double or twin with side sea view. Bath or shower and wc, Air-conditioning, Television, Telephone, Minibar, Safe.
Room Type B: Superior room with front sea view. Bath or shower and wc, Air-conditioning, Television, Telephone, Minibar, Safe.
Room Type C: Deluxe room with front sea view. Bath and wc, Air-conditioning, Television, Telephone, Minibar, Safe.
Room Type D: Junior suite with front sea view. Bath and wc, Air-conditioning, Television, Telephone, Minibar, Safe.
Room Type E: Executive junior suite with front sea viewBath and wc, Air-conditioning, Television, Telephone, Minibar, Safe.
Hotel facilities and services
Outdoor swimming pool (usually in operation from April until October), Man-made beach, Restaurant (closed in January and February, buffet breakfast only during these months), Open air parking (free) or garage (payable locally), Room service, Gym.
Out and aboutnearby/local interest
The Amalfi coast with Amalfi and Ravello, Capri and Ischia, Pompeii, Herculaneum and boat trips.
Minimum stays
Three nights over New Year (arriving 27 to 31 December) and Easter (arriving 22 to 25 April 2011).