Fodor's Expert Review Villa Maria Hotel
Via Santa Chiara 2, Ravello, Campania, 84010, Italy
Hued in glowing terracotta, adorned with gorgeous flowers, and fronted by a vast garden terrace, the Villa Maria offers more sunny warmth than Ravello's more formal hotels—not to mention a delightfully friendly staff (thanks to the hands-on management of the Palumbo family) and a convenient restaurant. All but two rooms are standard, and there's an airy suite that has a large balcony overlooking the coast. The views here are of the Vallone del Dragone, not the bay, but are memorable all the same. Also check out Maria's next-door sibling, the Hotel Giordano, a former 18th-century manor house, which shares facilities with the villa. The rooms are less desirable here, but the pool is closer.
PROS
- friendly staff
- gorgeous restaurant terrace
- spacious rooms
CONS
- most rooms face the valley, not the coast
- pool is at the adjacent hotel
- tricky access via steps
HOTEL INFO
HOTEL DETAILS
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.--mid-Mar., Free Breakfast