Picolo recommends · Hotel in Positano, Amalfi Coast, Italy
Hotel Poseidon
A hotel kept by one family for generations, high on the slope of Positano, with balconies that frame the village and the sea.
Breakfast is served on a terrace with the whole of Positano tumbling towards the water below. Hotel Poseidon sits on the upper part of the hillside, and its rooms come with balconies facing the same view.
One family has kept the place going for generations, and it shows in the service, which is personal rather than polished. There is a pool on the terraces for the hot hours of the day.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Hotel Poseidon
You get the Positano view and a warm, family welcome without paying the rates of the most famous names. It suits couples and older travellers who value attentive service over a grand setting.
The hotel is high on the hill, and the walk down to the beach is a long one. Most guests take the local bus back up. If steep steps are a problem, think twice.
What you get
- Pool on the terraces
- Terraces with views over the village
- Rooms with balconies
- Breakfast with a view
- Personal, family service
A day at Hotel Poseidon
- Morning
- Breakfast on the terrace with Positano below.
- Midday
- The long walk down to the beach for a swim.
- Afternoon
- The bus back up, then a lazy spell by the pool.
- Evening
- Watch the village light up from your balcony.
Location
Upper Positano, Amalfi Coast, Italy
Open in MapsQuestions about Hotel Poseidon
Is Hotel Poseidon far from the beach in Positano?
It is high on the hillside, so the walk down is long and steep. The local bus is the easier way back up.
Is Hotel Poseidon family-run?
Yes. One family has run it for generations, which gives it a personal feel.
Does Hotel Poseidon have a pool?
Yes, there is a pool on the terraces, a welcome break on hot afternoons.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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