Reviews of Hotel Villa Maria 4 stars

This is an outstanding hotel that far exceeded expectations. We have stayed in Ravello and the Amalfi coast over the years in a variety of places from budget to 5 star (Palazzo Avino). Villa Maria is head and shoulders above the competition. The setting, view, ambience, restaurant and outstanding service from staff are all 10/10. We felt like we had "come home" from the moment we arrived, with such warmth and hospitality from all the staff. The menu and wine list are also outstanding, but they also have some less expensive items too, so you could have say a 4 course fine dining outstanding formal meal (with a fabulous wine list the size of a mediaeval bible) at over 100 euros each, or a caesar salad for 20 euros. We made the mistake one evening of dining at Palazzo Avino (having stayed there 15 years ago when it was Palazzo Sasso). We found that to be a distinctly underwhelming experience by comparison with its former self from the Palazzo Sasso era. Poor quality food masquerading as michelin-starred nouvelle cuisine, service was good but formulaic and without the warmth and charm of Villa Maria, and vastly overpriced.

I genuinely cannot fault this hotel. I suppose if I had to criticise I would say that when booking online I had not appreciated that the swimming pool was not actually at the hotel, but at the sister hotel Giordano which is a few minutes walk down a hill. If you are holidaying with children and want to be in and out of the pool all day then Giordano would be a better choice perhaps.

Location, presentation & good size rooms.

No pool but there was the pool in the nearby hotel.

It had great food! The room was nice. Close to the gardens.

Door allowed for noise to come through in the hallway.

Great location, nice and large rooms, wonderful view, very good breakfast, convenient parking.

Beautiful location with absolutely amazing views, wonderful staff

Nothing, the walking was a lot up and down the mountain but the views and exercise made it worth it.

Everything!!

The Breakfast was exceptional! More than enough options both sweet and savory to satisfy even the most finicky palate. Beautiful baked goods almost looked too pretty to eat. ALMOST! The location, while up at the tippity top, provided views beyond. Walking up the unique medieval paths gave one a sense of awe every day. As well, an excuse to eat ( and eat) at all the incredible restaurants Ravello and Positano has to offer The garden setting was a pretty respite (daily moderate steps and hills) to take each day all in. Our villa space enjoyed a very large outdoor private area with incredible flowers to relax, reflect, and plan the next days activities each evening. Lastly the people. so kind and knowledgeable. They also secured our restaurant reservations ~ a must in high season on the Amalfi Coast!

The concierge service was lacking prior to arrival. I had contacted the property, and several key details were left out. The most impactful was information on how our luggage would be transported from the Taxi drop. For early risers (5:30AM) the security (?) seems annoyed he had to open the locked gates for my morning walk abouts.

We were married in Ravello 23 years ago and stayed and had our wedding breakfast in Villa Maria - so it was lovely to go back.

We did tell the reception staff about our wedding- it would have been nice to have had some recognition from the manager - but we didn’t get any

Breakfast limited choice

Walk to the hotel With cases

This place was A+ all the way. Our room was very spacious and very clean, the cleanest I have ever seen in all my travels. The staff was always very helpful and friendly, especially Margarite at the front desk - she helped us with all our questions and went over the top with providing us mass times for several different parishes in the area. Oh, the restaurant was also very incredible, with excellent attentiveness by the entire wait staff, and exquisite culinary dishes. You will not be disappointed with this Hotel!

nothing

Absolutely breathtaking property. From the hotel itself to the restaurant balcony. We felt like we were amongst the clouds build high up into the cliff. Wonderful staff and having the sister hotel for pool access was incredible.

Nothing.

Cleanliness

Great staff, beautiful views from our room and the restaurant. I’d recommend the cooking class with Chef Vincenzo.

Everything was great

The reception staff were amazing. Very helpful and accommodating. Super friedly.

Small room, cats everywhere and cat smell in hallways. Couldn't eat on open air terrace every morning was very disappointing.