Palazzo Avino

This hotel is amazing. We had a small suite facing the ocean, with a balcony that looked down on the first terrace, the second terrace, and the pool. The views were incredible, and the hotel grounds we looked down upon were enchanting and in perfect condition. In the late afternoon there would be a pianist playing on the first terrace and we would open our windows and listen to the lovely music as we prepared for dinner. I have never been as charmed by a hotel as I was at Avino while listening to the piano music and seeing the beautiful grounds in the foreground and the sea in the background. There is also a small waterfall that added to the charming ambiance of our open-window experience. Our room was exceptionally comfortable and functional, with a wonderful bed and lovely bathroom, though I thought the coffee table books were a little pretentious (I would have preferred books on the Amalfi Coast over books on Italian fashion). The hotel staff was exceptional, and they arranged for a private car to take us to the starting point for hiking The Path of The Gods and to then pick us up afterwards in Positano. We also enjoyed a lovely dinner at Rossellinis, though it ended a little pretentiously with the wait staff giving us a copy of a "keepsake" menu listing each element of our dinner. We wish we had stayed another day, but I guess that means we will need to return for another stay at Avino.

This has to be one of the prettiest hotels I have ever stayed at, the attention to detail everywhere is world class. I stayed in the Aquamarine Deluxe Sea view room which I would highly recommend - it's a slightly more modern feel than the other rooms with an art deco vibe and the view was breath taking. The beds are proper super kings - not twin beds pushed together which I hate! The food is excellent, definitely worth trying both restaurants if you have time. I can't fault any of it - it's timeless elegance and service at it's best.

A grande dame high in Ravello. The location is great (get a driver) as are the views. It is adjacent to the Belmond Caruso. Ravello is much quieter than Amalfi or Positano and this is a very relaxing stay. They also have a great beach club on the shore with a restaurant and several levels of loungers (one level by a pool).. There is a free shuttle from the hotel to and from the club (15-20 minutes depending on traffic). The staff are all very welcoming and helpful. The restaurants are excellent.

Beautiful location, breathtaking views, first in class property, and most importantly outstanding customer service from all staff members. I will not hesitate to recommend this hotel to family and friends. I hope one day, in the not too distant future, to return!

This hotel blew me away. With stunning views, a wonderful pool, multiple great restaurants, its situation in an absolute charmer of a town, it's the best hotel I've ever stayed at. I will remember it for life. I found this hotel on Mr. and Mrs. Smith when I was researching the Amalfi Coast. When I scrolled through the photos—of lush manicured grass and pretty pink flowers set against the dramatic backdrop of the Tyrrhenian sea—I knew I had to come here. But pictures fail to do this place justice. And words can't describe how privileged—yes, privileged—I felt to be a guest at this hotel as I first entered its doors into its ivy covered courtyard. Walk towards the edge of said courtyard, and you'll find the expanse of the Amalfi Coast in front of you. The Palazzo Avino is a place that knows how to dish up dramatic view after dramatic view, inviting you in and pampering you so you'll never feel like leaving. The room was classically designed, and very very comfortable. But I barely spent any time in the room. Why do so when a vacation on the Amalfi Coast practically begs for lounging by the pool and sipping Aperol Spritz? Do spend at least half a day at the hotel's clubhouse by the sea. The hotel offers a free shuttle to its private clubhouse down at sea level, where you can take a dip in the cool waters of the Tyrrhenian sea, which was certainly necessary in the heat of August. I came to understand from our fellow loungers that guests at this hotel were mostly return visitors. While I typically eschew staying at the same place twice in the name of seeking new experiences, I might have to reconsider this stance if I ever come back to Ravello.