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Hotel L'Ancora

  • 4 stars
  • Via Cristoforo Colombo, 36 - Positano
  • 4.5399
Hotel L'Ancora
Hotel L'Ancora
Hotel L'Ancora
Hotel L'Ancora

In the heart of the historic center of Positano

  1. The view of the sea from every single balcony and terrace
  2. The rich breakfast of fresh fruit and pastries
  3. The location in the center of Positano, close to the Spiaggia Grande beach
Address
Via Cristoforo Colombo, 36 - Positano

An intimate 4 star hotel in the heart of Positano, Hotel L'Ancora is the stuff dream holidays are made of. On the one side, the shimmering blue sea and the islets of Li Galli; on the other, the historic center of Positano, which, with its colorful little houses stacked up against the rocks is, for many, the most enchanting of all those on Italy's legendary Amalfi Coast.

Choose the luxury made in Positano

Hotel L'Ancora's bedrooms and suites, each of which has its own balcony or terrace, enjoy magnificent views of the Bay of Positano. Spacious and filled with light, rooms are furnished in classic Mediterranean style and equipped with every comfort, from air conditioning to satellite television.

The perfect honeymoon hotel, L'Ancora has two "Special Suites" with large panoramic terrace and outdoor Jacuzzi from which the guests can enjoy a breathtaking view over Positano.

When not relaxing in the privacy of their rooms, guests might easily be found soaking up the sun on the nearby beaches of Spiaggia Grande or Fornillo, or heading off to explore the other beautiful towns on the Amalfi Coast.

Taste the paradise

Each morning, a mouth watering selection of traditional pastries and fresh fruit is served in Hotel L'Ancora's pretty breakfast room. During the day, snacks and refreshments are available on request.
For ice-creams, pizzas or a romantic dinner by the sea, the hotel recommends the Foyer Bar, Bistrot Pizzeria, and the restaurant of the Hotel Covo dei Saraceni, all of which grant discounts to customers staying at the Hotel L'Ancora.

Facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Guest reviews

ChrisLosAltos

Panoramic sea view boutique hotel in Positano

5
Jun 2, 2025
Hotel L’Ancora - Positano, Italy REVIEW TITLE: Panoramic sea view boutique hotel in Positano OVERALL RATING: Exceeded expectations. REVIEWER BACKGROUND: Fortunate to travel extensively. I have done travel advising for years. We are always looking for that “magic stay” and we found it certainly here. DATES OF STAY: 6 nights in May 2025 ROOM/S: Superior Sea View Room with balcony. Any sea facing room would be a great choice. The hotel has 18 rooms - junior suite with jacuzzi, superior, classic, 2 family suite, 2 with no sea view. LOCATION: “Perfect”. We have been to Positano now 8 times, so I think I can say this with experience. Hotel L’Ancora is exceptional for its location for several reasons. 1) It is directly on Via Cristoforo Colombo so you can drive right up to the hotel’s front door. Walking to and from the start of town is easy - vs many other lodgings with tens of stairs. This makes a huge difference in your arrival, stay, and departure ease. 2) It is only a few minutes walk from the very start of town and there are already many shops and some eateries right outside the door. 3) The view is stunning as it is both sea facing - and on the sea side of Via Cristoforo Colombo. VIEW: 180 degree view of the sea and the town of Positano. Sunrise, day, sunset, night - it was a view we know well from our many stays in Positano and was indeed again breathtaking. BREAKFAST: Included in the room rate. On the hotel’s sea facing large top floor & street level terrace. All the normal components of a European breakfast both hot and cold. Eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, mushrooms, pastries, dairy goods, juices, etc. They could also make eggs to order. Adorable and joyful Angela served us each morning and was notable for being so wonderful STAFF: So very professional and lovely. Entering the lobby area was always a joy. Kudos for that. NOISE: I was a little concerned as the stunning Franco’s Bar (of the famous Le Sirenuse Hotel) is immediately to the right of Hotel L’Ancora. We never heard any noise from that, and being on the “sea side” of Via Cristoforo Colombo, we never heard any traffic noise. PARKING: Parking is a precious and rare commodity in Positano. The hotel can arrange off site parking with one of the few Positano garages. OUR BEST EXPERIENCES: -Taking in the view from the room balcony night or day and the peacefulness of the locale - but only minutes from the center of town. -Favorite dinners at Bruno & Da Vincenzo. -Favorite lunches at Tre Sorelle & Lo Guarracino (tip: eat on “the pizzeria side”). Thank you exceptional Hotel L’Ancora.
Danielle L

Pur bonheur pour les yeux et le coeur

5
May 29, 2025
L'hôtel est magnifique, bien situé à mi-hauteur près de la Basilique. La vue est fantastique, autant sur la mer que sur Positano. Les chambres sont spécieuses et très propres. Le personnel est attentionné. Merci au personnel de la réception, dont Valeria, pour leurs gentillesses. Tout a été fait pour nous rendre le séjour agréable, même un soir ou nous n'avions pas de place pour le souper et que le restaurant était plein, ils nous ont servi le repas en chambre sur la terrasse. Ce fut un moment inoubliable.
maymik

Excellent service and brilliant location.

5
May 8, 2025
Incredible location with the best views, beautiful rooms and a nice breakfast buffet in a gorgeous outdoor terrace restaurant overlooking the beach and the town. The service was friendly and fast, and the communication was good as soon from the moment we booked. Bear in mind that there is no parking on site, no pool or access to a hot tub unless you book a room with a hot tub. We booked a standard double room but it had a comfy, firm bed, was freshly painted and had a great balcony with sun loungers and we were lucky enough to get an en-suite with a jacuzzi bath tub. The breakfast won't be the best thing you have ever tasted but it was a good spread. Overall I would definitely recommend the hotel, but it is in a very central spot so it will not be very quiet!
Anna

Perfektes Positano-Erlebnis

5
May 5, 2025
Unser Erlebnis in Positano war dank dieses Hotels genau so, wie wir uns es vorgestellt hatten - einfach märchenhaft. Die Junior Suite ist ein Traum, sehr geräumig und im charmanten antiken Stil der Region. Das absolute Highlight ist die Terrasse mit Jacuzzi. Der Ausblick von dort auf den Hang ist einmalig. Auch das Hotelrestaurant ist empfehlenswert - toller Ausblick und wirklich gutes Essen (was an der Amalfiküste nicht selbstverständlich ist). Einziger Kritikpunkt: Die Matratze war durchgelegen und das sollte in dieser Hotel- bzw. Preiskategorie nicht passieren. Besonders positiv hervorheben möchte ich, dass der Check-in eigentlich erst ab 13 Uhr möglich gewesen wäre aber da es unsere Flitterwochen waren, war das Zimmer schon kurz nach 11 Uhr für uns verfügbar, worüber wir uns irrsinnig gefreut haben. Insgesamt empfehlen wir das Hotel zu 100% weiter und wir würden auf jeden Fall wieder dort übernachten, sollten wir jemals wieder nach Positano kommen.

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Hotel L'Ancora is the perfect choice if you're looking for a 4 star hotel in the heart of Positano. Just a few meters lie between the hotel and historic center, the Spiaggia Grande beach, and the sea. Although one of the most famous, Positano is not the only attraction on the Amalfi Coast, and the nearby towns of Amalfi, Ravello, Praiano, Conca dei Marini, Furore and Atrani are all more than worthy of visit. Equally unmissable, Sorrento, Naples and the island of Capri are all just a short car or boat ride away.

Via Cristoforo Colombo, 36 - Positano

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How to get to the Amalfi Coast?

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Where is the nearest airport?

The airport nearest the Amalfi Coast is Naples Capodichino, about 36 km (22 miles) away.

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Getting to the Amalfi Coast by public transportation requires a number of connections.
A private transfer is easier and faster.
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