Overview
Borgo Santandrea is perched 90 metres above sea level, like a discerning seabird that’s decided to stay a while. A private beach, romantic rooms and delicious dining count among its Amalfi Coast charms. Sensibly letting what’s outside do the talking, the interiors are a serene, sophisticated vision of white and blue, with pearly marble, neutral hues and glittering glass singing the high notes. There’s a gym you probably won’t use and a library you definitely will (it doubles up as a restaurant and bar, after all); bonus points go to the negroni-acing staff.
Highlights:
Amalfi Coast corner
Private beach
Seductive style
Smith extra
A bottle of Italian sparkling wine and fruit
In the know
Also need to know:
Wheelchair users can head to the beach in a lift from the hotel’s entrance; there are also some adapted bedrooms.
Packing tips:
Bring swimwear worthy of a Fellini scene, plus your biggest sunnies.
Dress code:
Channel your inner Amalfi socialite and dress accordingly.
Mr and Mrs Smith reviews
Every hotel featured is visited personally by members of our team, given the Smith seal of approval, and then anonymously reviewed. As soon as our reviewers have returned from this Italian hotel in San Pietro and unpacked their bikinis and binoculars, a full account of their seaside break will be with you. In the meantime, to whet your wanderlust, here's a quick peek inside Borgo Santandrea on the Amalfi Coast…
Unleash your inner Adonis and Aphrodite at this celestial stay, which is perched alluringly on a cliffside in the San Pietro region, on the sparkling Amalfi Coast. As if its prime seaside setting wasn’t headily seductive enough, Borgo Santandrea generously throws a private, sandy beach into the equation, too. Sophisticated, restrained interiors sensibly play second fiddle to what’s outside, channelling a sky-and-earth theme with pops of white and blue, snowy marble, pearl-and-aqua tiles and geometric ceramics. Full-length windows galore mean you’re never more than a step away from a dazzling view or two. Enjoy delicious Mediterranean flavours on the terrace and toast your holiday with sherbet-y, ice-cold prosecco, or one of those potent negronis that the staff are so good at rustling up. Further afield, Amalfi’s billionaire-frequented beaches, ravishing seafood restaurants, glamorous boutiques, terraced vineyards and characterful fishing villages beckon…
Accommodation details
Address:
Via Giovanni Augustariccio, 33, Amalfi, Campania, 84011
Amalfi
Italy
Location:
1.7 mi / 2.8 km from city centre
General facilities
- Onsite laundry
- Exercise gym
- On-Site parking
- Internet services
- Pool
- Room service
Dining information
Restaurant:
The hotel has a trio of restaurants in the works: Alici, the pretty patio restaurant with winsome sea views; La Libreria, which doubles up as a library by day and a drinking and dining den by night (at 6pm, a curtain is pulled aside to reveal the hidden kitchen); and the sun-soaked Beach Club. Expect deliciously fresh produce, vibrant Med flavours and eye-pleasing presentation. Watch this space for more info…
Top Table:
It’s hard to beat Alici’s view-graced patio, but La Libreria is a dapper setting for stylish nibbles and aperitivi.
Last Orders:
This brand new hotel is still firming up its timings; watch this space.
Room Service:
Order from the full menus during the restaurants’ opening hours; snacks and lighter options – sandwiches and burgers, smoked salmon and a selection of cold cuts and cheese – are also available in-room.
Hotel Bar:
The romantic bar is your destination for live music in summer and delicious tipples all-year round. You can also enjoy drinks at the restaurants.
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