Palazzo Avino, Amalfi Coast, Italy

Luxurious and romantic boutique hotel in Ravello with sensational views and top notch service

7 nights from around £1,270pp (low season) sharing a Mountain Queen View room, including breakfast and transfers.

Flights available at an additional cost.

Overlooking the magical Amalfi Coast, this elegant 12th century palazzo in the pretty village of Ravello offers luxurious rooms, an indulgent spa, private beach club and Michelin star dining, all with breathtaking views and exemplary service. Perched high on the cliffs 300m above the Mediterranean, this romantic boutique hotel makes the most of its incredible location with light and airy marble interiors and stunning vistas.

Accommodation

The 43 elegant rooms and suites are decorated with hand made Vietri tiles, antique carpets and furniture from the 18th and 19th centuries. All rooms feature satellite TV, a minibar, iPod docking station and Bulgari amenities. Rooms come with either a mountain or sea view and all suites have a full sea view with either a balcony or terrace.

Activities & Experiences

If you can tear yourself away from the scenery, Palazzo Avino offers cooking lessons as well as horse riding, tennis and scuba diving. A boat trip along the coast or across to Capri is also highly recommended or you could nip down to the hotel's private beach club to soak up the sun. Either way, a glass of Prosecco back on the terrace, watching the sun set, is the ideal way to round off the day.

Facilities & Services

Rossellini's Restaurant, with a Michelin star, features a beautiful panoramic terrace as well as a dramatic indoor dining room. Terrazza Belvedere provides a less formal option, serving delicious snacks, small bites and fresh pasta dishes, while the Lobster & Martini Bar on the outdoor terrace offers fresh local lobster paired with Champagne or Prosecco, as well as 65 varieties of Martini.

The spa offers a range of treatments as well as a hydro pool, Turkish bath and an open-air fitness area, again all with breathtaking views. There are also two rooftop Jacuzzis, an outdoor heated swimming pool and sun terraces.

The private beach club which includes a small swimming pool and casual restaurant is located in the small town of Marmorata, a 15 minute drive from Ravello, with a complimentary shuttle service throughout the day.

Weather & Seasons

The best time to visit the Amalfi Coast is in spring or late summer, when temperatures are pleasant and humidity levels are low. In July and August the climate is hot and humid, and busy with tourists.