Picolo recommends · Hotel in Amalfi, Amalfi Coast, Italy
Santa Caterina
Lemon trees on the terraces, a pool at the water's edge and a lift down the cliff, a few minutes west of Amalfi town.
Walk through the lemon terraces of Santa Caterina and the road above fades into birdsong and the smell of citrus. A lift takes you down the cliff to the sea, where the pool and a private bathing spot wait.
Many rooms have balconies facing the water, and Amalfi town is only a short hop away. It is one of the most graceful hotels on the whole coast, in the old grand style.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Santa Caterina
For couples and families who want proper swimming and a classic luxury hotel close to Amalfi, this is a strong answer. The seaside restaurant is a reason in itself to plan a long lunch.
Rates are high, and the coast road right outside is busy with traffic. The gardens shut out most of it, but if you want a truly remote feel, a cliff hotel further from the road suits better.
What you get
- Pool by the sea
- Private bathing area reached by lift
- Lemon gardens
- Seaside restaurant
- Rooms with sea-view balconies
A day at Santa Caterina
- Morning
- A walk through the lemon gardens before breakfast.
- Midday
- Lunch at the restaurant by the water.
- Afternoon
- Into Amalfi for the cathedral and the harbour.
- Evening
- Drinks on your balcony as the boats come home.
Location
Just west of Amalfi, Amalfi Coast, Italy
Open in MapsQuestions about Santa Caterina
How far is Hotel Santa Caterina from Amalfi town?
It is on the cliff a little west of Amalfi, so the town centre is a short hop away.
Does Hotel Santa Caterina have a pool?
Yes, the pool is down by the sea, and a lift connects it with the hotel and the private bathing area.
Is Hotel Santa Caterina noisy?
The coast road outside is busy, but the gardens and the cliff position keep the hotel itself calm.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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