Buca di Bacco

This was our eighth time staying at Buca di Baco and I would never stay anywhere else when visiting Positano. This is a beautiful hotel with beautiful views. But what makes it even more special is the staff and the service. Everyone is so welcoming and they treat us like family. Everyone goes out of their way to make sure your stay is the best. I would highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Positano. So to Mario, Salvatore, Cotello and everyone - to all the staff- thanks for making our anniversary trips so special for the past eight years. I do so hope we can return next year!

My fiance and I spent three nights here last week after spending a few days with my son and his girlfriend in at the Grand Hotel San Pietro in Taormina. The two experiences couldn't be more different. The Grand is a luxury 5-star (and very expensive) hotel high up above the ocean, while Bucca di Bacco is a much more laid-back 4-star hotel right on the beach. But, despite the obvious differences, we enjoyed both equally. I'm one of those people who scans reviews for days (or even weeks) before deciding where to go and stay. At the Grand, we stayed in their 2-bedroom penthouse suite because we were two couples from the same family and wanted to have as close to our "White Lotus" moment as possible. The cost was outrageous, but I would do it all over again. I really struggled with the hotel choice in Positano, however. I worried that going from a big €4,000+ per night suite in Sicily to a more standard €800 per night room in Positano would feel like we were compromising. And I had read that La Serena was "the place" to go if you could afford it. Boy was I wrong!!!! The Bucca di Bacco is now our go-to hotel on the Amalfi coast. The room was great. The views were stunning. The breakfast was even better than the Grand's. The restaurant was one of the best I've ever eaten at. And there are a dozen or so equal venues (e.g. Chez Black) right across the way. Best of all, no stairs, amazing beach club, and lots of great shopping within steps of the hotel's entrance. Speaking of that, one tip is to definitely take advantage of the porter service and pay special attention to the signs going down from the parking lot. We found the restaurant no problem, but the hotel entrance was really hidden away since we weren't familiar at all with the village. Just ask the people at the restaurant where to go. Or, if you're too shy to ask, retrace about 15 steps from the restaurant and you will see the hotel front desk through the glass to your right. All anxiety and FOMO aside, Hotel Buca di Bacco is the perfect place to stay in Positano.

We booked Buca di Bacco directly 10 months in advance and splurged on an ocean view room on the 5th floor—it was absolutely worth it! The view was stunning, and the location is perfect: just a 3-minute walk from the Positano ferry dock if you’re arriving from Salerno or Sorrento, and situated at the base of the town for easy access. The room was clean and perfect, with excellent housekeeping. They provide four bottles of water, and the minibar drinks are included. As a personal touch for a high-end property like theirs, I would love to see a fruit plate or baked goods offered upon arrival. Breakfast was included and served daily on the terrace, featuring a fantastic spread of fresh baked goods, fresh juices, and unlimited coffee and tea. As a direct booking perk, we received two complimentary glasses of wine at the terrace bar (5–6 PM) and one day of complimentary beach chairs and umbrella—towels were provided in a beach bag. We also enjoyed two meals at the hotel’s restaurant, receiving a 10% discount for booking directly. For luggage, we carried our own bags on arrival (good workout!), though porter service is available for €15 per bag. On departure, if using a private shuttle from Mandara Garage (mid-hill), arranging a porter is essential, costing €20 per bag at night. The front desk was very helpful in coordinating this. Overall, the hotel’s location, room, and food were excellent. Perfect for couples who want to stay at the base of Positano, close to the ferry, with easy access to the town and beaches. Book well in advance to get the best rates!

This hotel is definitely a 5 star experience. It is pricey but if you are splurging to go to Positano it’s worth it. From the high quality service, breakfast, rooms, it’s all top notch with a special attention to detail. I highly recommend this hotel and it’s right on Spiaggia Grande as an added bonus