Address
Il San Pietro di Positano
Via Laurito, 2, 84017 Positano SA, Italy
Lowest upcoming
$940
19 Oct 2026
Highest upcoming
$8,587
16 Jun 2026
Median nightly
$3,105
across 365 upcoming days
Cheapest week
22 to 28 Oct
70% below annual median
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Cheapest week ahead: 22–28 Oct 2026
at $940/night
(70% below median)
Review
Forbes ★★★★☆ 4-Star
Condé Nast Readers' Choice 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 Gold List 2020 · 2018
Character and identity
Carved into a promontory just east of Positano, this 56-room property has been the Cinque family's quiet showpiece since 1970, built on the radical idea of being invisible against the cliff. Garden terraces tumble down to the sea, planted with citrus and Mediterranean herbs that feed the kitchens. Rooms layer Vietri ceramics, linen, and wide picture windows over the Bay of Positano; some have private elevators and Jacuzzi nooks. Dining runs from Michelin-starred Zass, set on a rock ledge above the surf, to lunches at Carlino by the private beach. Service is discreet, family-run, and tuned to guests who do not want to be seen.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and privacy-minded travellers (including the celebrity set) who want the Amalfi fantasy without the crowds: long lunches by the sea, Michelin dinners, a semicircular pool with cliff views, a private beach reached by elevator, and complimentary coastal cruises from June to September. Tennis, yoga, and an open-air gym in the lemon grove reward the active.
Should look elsewhere:
Anyone wanting to walk into Positano town from their room will find the eastern setting inconvenient, despite the free Mercedes shuttle. Families seeking a kids' programme, party-seekers, and winter travellers should also pass; the hotel closes from October to early April.
Bottom line
What you are paying for here is seclusion with a view, plus a kitchen and beach club most Amalfi hotels cannot match. Book a sea-view room with a Jacuzzi if the budget allows, target the June-to-September window to claim the complimentary cruise, and reserve Zass before arrival.
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Location
Via Laurito, 2, 84017 Positano SA, Italy
Amalfi Coast, Italy · 40.6233° N, 14.5039° E
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Amenities
Bar
Beach
House car
Outdoor pool
Restaurants
Spa
Tennis
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in public areas
Restaurant
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