“Charming authenticity”
We were pleasantly surprised. Yes the Luna Convento is only a 4 star, whose glamour days are behind it, but it oozes old Italian charm and authenticity. The delightful arched architecture and pretty cloister reflect the old convent. The spectacular views of the Amalfi coast are breathtaking. The restaurant service is prompt and professional and while perhaps not the best meal in Amalfi, the setting more than makes up for it. The salt water pool and ocean swimming spot is reached by a rocky billy goat path way - great for the quads! It's not a pina colada sort of place where pool side drinks are served with a flourish, but its utterly charming.
My advice - stretch your budget and book a terrace room. Or, upgrade yourself to the hotel's top suite - room 39 - as we did. It is well worth paying extra for the stunning sweeping vistas from the two large terraces that come with this big, sunny and comfortable two story room. It was the perfect Amalfi coast experience I had imagined (from the glossy brochures!) - without the 5 star price tag or the 5 star fuss.
This is not a place that does celebrity service, but when you're sunning yourself on that terrace in room 39 with uninterrupted views up and down the coast, watching the ships sailing in and the brilliantly blue water sparkle, you will feel on top of the world.
We stayed 5 days in the first week of October. Next time we'll stretch it to 10.