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Reviews of Grand Hotel Excelsior 4 stars

Via Papa Leone X 32, 84011 Amalfi, Italy

#19 of 34 hotels in Amalfi

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 269 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    10
    Would definitely stay there again if I had the opportunity to go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Prestige Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t say anything negative

    The view from the property was awesome

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    9.0
    The location couldn’t have been any better. It was so white and relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Felt that we shouldn’t have to pay for water. With the change in time and altitudes many people, including us, need a lot of water to combat those issues. Also maybe changing the breakfast buffet menu every 2-3 days .

    Location was amazing and food was also.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We can’t complain staff the hotel all was like you are in your home amazing facilities love it and am gonna visit it again

    So professional every euro was worth it

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    9.0
    Lovely property, just pricier than it should be
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double or Twin Room with Balcony and Sea view
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The cost was likely more than it warranted. The property needs modern updates, feels/smells musty. The shuttle system needs improvement with some guests taking spots from those who scheduled.

    Breakfast was the gem here

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    10
    Absolutely Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double or Twin Room with Balcony and Sea view
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We like to read sat up on sunbeds but there were only 2 settings, neither one was upright. Only a little thing really but our backs hurt by the pool and at the beach.

    Being 2km from Amalfi, we loved the peaceful atmosphere. A free shuttle took us to the private beach or into Amalfi as many times as we needed. There was a lift in the rock, down to the beach. Staff were so very helpful. We tipped at the end. I loved our balcony & the view was amazing. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    10
    Excelsior feels like the perfect retreat with everything you need to relax.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view is the highlight of this hotel, and the pool was great too. They also have a small gym, which is a nice bonus. It’s a bit far from the center, but that doesn’t really matter since they provide free transportation every 15 minutes. The staff were also really great.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff fabulous.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A beautiful hotel, with stunning views and the best and most friendly staff. Loved it 😄

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    9.0
    It was a beautiful, relaxing stay with a DREAM view. However, the value for money is 7/10. Please take action – it’s
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    However, there are quite a few downsides to mention: First of all, the breakfast – which is disappointing from every point of view. It really needs improvement. It’s extremely poor. Every single day, you get the same cold cuts – just three types – and the same omelette. For a 4-star hotel, you expect much more, especially considering the rather high prices. In such a location, expectations are naturally higher. The toaster is so old it barely works. The rooms are very outdated, the furniture leaves much to be desired, and yet the price is consistently high. I recommend choosing the superior rooms – those are somewhat better. And last but not least: the PLASTIC CUPS you’re served in! Shameful! A 4-star hotel on the Amalfi Coast, and they serve coffee in plastic cups like in a supermarket, and water in the cheapest disposable cups. At the pool, they even brought us beer and a Hugo cocktail in single-use plastic cups. Such a waste of a beautiful view – I didn’t even feel like drinking from them.

    The view from this hotel is absolutely breathtaking. It’s simply WOW, in every sense of the word. The view alone is worth a big part of the price. The pool is also beautiful, with an excellent view. But it’s a shame there’s no music, no bar where you can even grab a bottle of water.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overall could use some updating

    The food was great, both breakfast buffet and dinner. The staff (bartender) specifically was amazing. The private beach alone was worth the price of the stay and we didn’t mind having to take the shuttle

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful views in Amalfi Coast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double or Twin Room with Balcony and Sea view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is dated and needs updating in rooms

    Fantastic view and lots of open space. Nice pool and gym areas. Common spaces are beautiful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Interior and furniture needs urgent modernisation. No power plugs next to beds.

    A very well operated hotel in great location with awesome views. While the rooms, restaurant, lobby etc were all a bit outdated and require a proper modernisation, it was still very enjoyable. We would call it an "old charmer". Food and service was very good. The staff was super friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the pool and billiard area a lot. The taxi shuttle to/from beach & town was easy and well organized.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double or Twin Room with Balcony and Sea view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some amenities really need renovation, but it's all kept as fine as they can.

    Great staff, amazing view and tranquility. Excellent food and very efficient shuttle service

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was hard and small.

    Staff and beautiful views. Hotel shuttle service was great.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    8.0
    Would recommend this hotel. Staff was very accommodating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Prestige Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The gym facilities were less than expected.

    Above average buffet food...with little variation. But satisfactory options.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    9.0
    Staff amazing, convenient shuttle, pool refreshing, beach access added bonus, breakfast very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hard beds, A/C didn’t work in first room.

    Great views, staff wonderful.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double or Twin Room with Balcony and Sea view
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not walkable to town but there is a van to take you there. I got a newer room, But the control for the A/C had some problems. It did stop twice. They were friendly to reset the electronics, and when it’s working it’s really cold.

    Beautiful view ! Good restaurant and swimming pool. All the staff was very friendly.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    9.0
    Can't beat the view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The only thing that was uncomfortable for us were the pillows and mattress. Much too hard. The dresser in the room was quite old. The drawers didn't open and close very well. What is really, really missing for this day and age are outlets. There were only two. Not enough with all the devices one has to charge.

    The view from our room was outstanding. The room was spacious but in need of TLC in regards to furnishings. The breakfast was very good with a wide variety to choose from. The outside terrace was a lovely space to have breakfast. All of the staff were super helpful although some didn't dominate English well. Even then they were gracious and very pleasant. The pool area was also very pleasant with a great view as well. The fact that they had a shuttle to Amalfi was a wonderful addition to our stay since they are quite a distance from the centre due to all the lovely curvy roads from the top down into town,

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    9.0
    The staff were very helpful and the resort was nice so we enjoyed our stay. The breakfast included in the price of the h
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location being away from town and good restaurants. You could get there by shuttle but could not walk.

    Beautiful views from our balcony and from all over the hotel.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double or Twin Room with Balcony and Sea view
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - The shuttle service booking was very bad using their tab which only worked in certain parts of the room due to wifi issues - Breeakfast was just ok

    - Great Location - Amazing views - Great spacious room newly renovated

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    10
    Friendly staff, great pool, access to private hotel beach, free shuttle, amazing views!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double or Twin Room with Balcony and Sea view
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were clean, the view from the balcony was amazing, the pool was perfect. Buffet breakfast with a view was fantastic. Access to the hotel’s private beach was great!

    Stunning view, free shuttle to and from the beach/Amalfi Centre. Access the the hotel’s private beach was amazing. The breakfast was amazing with the most stunning view. The pool has the best view and temperature

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Everything was perfect.

    The Grand Hotel Excelsior was amazing, the staff were friendly and very helpful. The breakfast had lots of choices, the location and views were great. The hotel was very clean had a nice little gym and the bar was a great place to end the evening, the shuttle bus was a major plus for this hotel providing regular services to and from the hotel and was easy to book through the hotel website, on a couple of occasions the shuttle was fully booked but the staff were amazing and laid on an extra shuttle bus to suit. I would definitely stay again!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is old and smells a little musty. Our room was dated

    The staff ate delightful, the breakfast is good and the views are spectacular

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful hotel with stunning views, great food, and a convenient shuttle service—perfect for a relaxing stay near Amalf
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is located near the top of the mountain, about a 15-minute drive from Amalfi. While this means it’s not walkable to town, the views more than make up for it and the shuttle service handles transportation well. The rooms are a little dated, but still very clean, comfortable, and well-kept. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would absolutely recommend the Grand Excelsior to anyone visiting the Amalfi Coast!

    Our stay at the Grand Excelsior was excellent! The hotel is beautiful, the food was delicious, and the view from our room was absolutely breathtaking — every room includes a balcony with stunning views of the coast. The complimentary shuttle service was incredibly convenient and well-organized, making it easy to get into Amalfi. Just keep in mind that you’ll need to plan your trips around the shuttle schedule, but it’s a much better option than driving or trying to park in town.

    Stayed in May 2025

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