Palazzo Avino
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Review
Character and identity
The "pink palace" of Ravello perches 1,150 feet above the Bay of Salerno in a 12th-century palazzo run by sisters Mariella and Attilia Avino, who took over from their father and gave the 43-room property its current jolt of personality. The look is Mediterranean fantasia: arched doorways, domed ceilings, wavy mirrors, pink shell tiles and seafoam bathrooms. Michelin-starred Rossellini's anchors the dining, with a Martini Bar pouring over 100 variations and a seasonal Clubhouse by the Sea (May to October) reached by shuttle. The garden spa uses lemon and apple-based Effegilab products, and service runs warm, polished and family-friendly.
Who's it for
Best for:
Honeymooners and design-literate couples who want Amalfi glamour without Positano's crowds, plus stylish young families (cots, high chairs and cheek-pinching waiters are part of the deal). Fashion-minded guests will appreciate The Pink Closet boutique and the recent Valentino beach club takeover.
Should look elsewhere:
Anyone wanting a true beachfront base, year-round access (it closes late October to early April), or step-free navigation: the cliffside staircases are genuinely demanding. Travellers seeking buzzy nightlife or a wide restaurant scene on the doorstep should look to Positano or Capri.
Bottom line
What sets this property apart is the combination of Ravello's quiet altitude with a family-run sensibility that feels personal rather than corporate, plus genuinely serious cooking at Rossellini's. Book a bay-view room (the balconies fit a dinner table), aim for shoulder season in late May or September to dodge peak rates and heat, and budget for at least one Rossellini's dinner.