Hotel La Maliosa D'Arienzo (Positano, Italy)

Guests definitely liked the views out over the Mediterranean. In fact, the views were perhaps the main reason for booking here. They were described as magnificent, with the elevated position and hillside olive groves combining to create a view that was at once serene and dramatic.

Well, it wasn't so much a private beach as a “secret” one. Guests reported that there was a small cove beach very near the hotel that was much quieter than the main beach at Positano that allowed them to catch some rays in relative peace and quiet.

It was rare to read a review that did not praise the staff in some way. Guests were especially impressed by how genuinely friendly they were and how they were very willing and able to help them with local information and recommendations.

Quite a number of guests felt that the property was a bit too far to the heart of Poistano. While they said it was possible to walk there, it was quite a long and strenuous walk that they really didn't feel like doing too often. Also, they wouldn't want to walk there at night, meaning that a taxi would often be required.

Of course, like any hotel built into the side of a steep hill, this one contains a number of steps. In fact, guests reported that there were an amazing number of steps all over the place. While most took this in their stride, those with mobility issues were less enamoured.

A number of guests mentioned that they could quite easily hear sounds from neighbouring rooms, even fairly normal ones like people talking or a TV playing.