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Reviews of Albergo California

3 out of 5
Albergo California
Via Cristoforo Colombo 141, Positano, Salerno

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 252 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 252 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 252 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 252 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 252 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pankaj

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, amazing views (we stayed in room 56), good breakfast, middle of the city center and on main road so easily accessible through shuttle. Do not miss this hotel!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to center. Staff was nice and friendly. Hotel manager was great.

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say enough good things about this hotel. I would highly recommend it for everyone. They welcomed us with a smile, took in our luggage at 9am (when check in isnt until 2pm) sonce we srrived so early, they said our room would be ready in 30 minutes but we told them we werr catching a ferry to Capri. They offered to put our luggage in our room for us while we were away. We got back and greeted with another smile, she helped us out and walked us to our room where the luggages sat. They said we would get a welcome drink but we were off to dinner, so they gave it to us the next morning during our breakfast to go since we had to catch a taxi back to Naple. We wish we wouldve spent multiple nights here because everything about it was just wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 2 nights. the view was amazing. the staff was very nice, and thoughtful. there were many dining options and we shopped and walked by the beach. I couldn't believe i paid a reasonable fee for beachside view. they offered free breakfast and it was delicious. i was able to get a bag of laundry cleaned and folded and ready in under 24hrs for just 22 euros. I highly recommend this hotel and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with friendly staff! This hotel has beautiful views and is in a wonderful location. Very close to the shops and not far from Positano town center. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is amazing! They went above and beyond to help us when our ferry service to Capri got cancelled. Ana from the front desk was exceptional. They made our experience in Positano one to remember! The location and the view of this hotel is just as amazing as Le Sirenuse, might even be better!!!!! 5 STARS overall!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel is nice and clean, close to transit. It is a bit of a walk and straight down to the port but not a problem if you enjoy walking. Lots of places to eat and sights are amazing. Check in very easy and staff was very pleasant. We stayed for 4 days and that's way to long. you can see everything in 2 full days. Would recommend staying in Sorento a few days as well, better shopping, pubs, restaurants etc. But the views cant be beat from the rooms here.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect perfect perfect hotel. There’s nothing more to say really, this is an incredible place, with an incredible staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A dream come true, the movie “Under the Tuscan Sun
Blown away with the service and exceptional staff and owner. It makes you feel like home. As soon we walked in our room was to die for. Beautiful view of the Amalfi Coast and very reasonable price. The service was 10 stars and the view is to die for. The owner personally spoke to us in person and mentioned the movie “Under the Tuscan sun” was filmed in his hotel. It is right across shops and restaurant Bruno. They also serve room service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is way more than a 3-star hotel. It has the best view of Positano. If you are lucky and get a good room like us you really enjoy the view but overall I think all of the rooms have a view but ours was on the corner and the best. The room service was great and everybody were super friendly and helpful. They could make reservations for us for the best restaurants in Positano. The restaurant also has a great view and food and definitely you should spend at least one night there. I think they should update their photos because it is misleading and the actual room is really better itself. Thank you for having us, we had a great time in your hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from John5 on Jun 24, 2022
Thank you so much! We looking forward to seeing you soon! You are always welcome to famiglia Cinque-Albergo California & Ristorante Don Giovanni

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing experience here, so happy with this hotel! John was awesome, so friendly and helpful, he even helped me with my Italian 😁 The entire staff was amazing, everything was clean and well cared for. You can’t beat the location and the view! I will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from John5 on Jun 24, 2022
Thank you so much! We looking forward to seeing you soon! You are always welcome to famiglia Cinque-Albergo California & Ristorante Don Giovanni

10/10 Excellent

PALMER

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very friendly staff, room was nice, soundproofing needs significant improvement.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from John5 on Jun 24, 2022
Thanks for your advise.We looking forward to seeing you soon! You are always welcome to famiglia Cinque-Albergo California & Ristorante Don Giovanni

10/10 Excellent

Hui Li

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location - we walked all around Positano and the best view was right around where this hotel is. Price is extremely reasonable given how expensive its neighbouring hotels with the same views are. Excellent breakfast buffet and service. Only con was water wasn't always warm near end of the day and noise was loud from restaurant (we stayed on ground floor) - but I consider this the best quality:price hotel in positano.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Itasca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jayme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay again!
Had a great stay. Perfect location to walk everywhere and friendly staff (close to bus stop to explore other towns, close to stairs to go down to beach or up to montepertuso, and yards from some cute restaurants along the main road overlooking the water).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

yeraldid

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every moment that I was at the hotel I felt at home. The whole staff including the restaurant staff treats you like family. The location could not be any more perfect. John who I believe is the manager was so helpful with answering all of our questions and helping us get around. We are so thankful for the great experience you gave my husband and I.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most wonderful time staying here. The views from our room were incredible. The staff was very welcoming and made you feel like family. The food in the restaurant was delicious. It is close walking distance to the bus and all the shops, restaurants and beach. The perfect place to stay in Positano.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindbergh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the heart of town with easy access to beach, restaurants, and bus. Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from John5 on Oct 4, 2021
Grazie,we looking forward to seeing you again.You are welcome to Albergo California -Ristorante Don Giovanni

10/10 Excellent

Gisele

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best last minute decision I ever made! We were originally going to stay in another part of the cost however I wanted to be closer to the activities, therefore last minute I changed our reservation to stay at this beautiful hotel in Positano. I can’t even begin to explain how amazing the hotel and staff is. The breakfast was excellent, The service was amazing and the view from my room was breathtaking. The hotel is conveniently located Near the ferry boat that can take you to Capri and ischia and I’m sure other places, however we decided to walk five minutes to the ferry and catch the boat to Capri. Dinner at the hotel was amazin, prices were great, walking distance to other places to eat. Very easy To get a taxi if you prefer to do, which we did a few times and I loved that most taxis there are Mercedes (fancy). Could not have picked a better hotel As my first visit in Positano. I can’t wait to return in September 2022. A huge thank you to the front desk, and all the restaurant staff. mille grazie -Gioia
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from John on Sep 30, 2021
Buongiorno from John and family,it was so nice to meet you.Thank you so much! We looking forward to seeing you soon.Warm regards,famiglia Cinque-Albergo California & Ristorante Don Giovanni

10/10 Excellent

Haimei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff and clean
It’s really nice hotel, clean and nice staf!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from John5 on Oct 4, 2021
Thank you.We looking forward to seeing you in future.Best wishes,famiglia Cinque-Albergo California-Ristorante Don Giovanni

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay Here!
This place is special ! The staff (Sergio) unbelievably welcoming and friendly. You feel immediately at home. The rooms are vintage and beautiful. The hotels location and views are not possible to describe. We will absolutely stay here every time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great choice close to the action
Nice hotel with ocean views. Conveniently located along one of the main roads and not too many steps up from Spaggia. There's a few places across the street for food and cocktails. Franco's bar is a nice place to grab drinks around sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from John Cinque on Aug 8, 2021
Thank you.Best regards, famiglia Cinque

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff, fantastic location!
Friendly and accomodating staff. The hotel and rooms were clean and followed all local COVID guidelines to the letter - always felt comfortable and safe. The view from our room was absolutely stunning! Really cannot fault our stay at this lovely hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Gerhild

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Milaida, Puerto Rico

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond to make sure everything was alright. The place is beautiful, unique and super clean. The views from my bedroom were expectacular!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Guy, dieppe, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel was very helpful and friendly. The restaurant at the hotel was excellent, and the views from the balcony are picturesque, definitely would return to this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

MarkK, Snelgrove, ON

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This is a beautiful hotel in a wonderful location. I loved that they had there own under the hotel parking and the location can't beat. The only thing we were disappointed in is that we could not get a reservation for dinner the night we stayed there and had to go elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing at Hotel California. You cannot beat the value of this accomodation in Positano. Nice staff (I think especially John? I donot remember everyone's names but a gentleman helped me with finding another hotel since theirs was fully booked after my stay). The view the coast from the restaurant is amazing. Free breakfast as well. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous Views
Lovely hotel with amazing views -- a little further up the hill than some, so be prepared to hoof it up there! The service at the hotel and restaurant was outstanding! We enjoyed feeling like their guests of honor everytime anyone saw us. This is nit-picky, but we wished there was a comfy, non-dining area to sit and enjoy the view from the hotel, and that it was easier to store our own snacks/drinks in the minifridge (which served only as the minibar -- which is super-reasonably priced, by the way).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service is amazing and the owners go out of their way to make you comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can’t wait to go back!
It was fabulous and you couldn’t beat the location. John, Carmella and Anna made you feel like family! The restaurant was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was absolutely the best place to stay in Positano! Incredible view overlooking the colorful town & water. Perfect location, stroll to all the shops & restaurants. Delicious food in the restaurant - we left it to the last night but wished we had gone more! Most friendly & helpful staff, nothing was too much trouble! Room was so spacious & great air con. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel in perfect location
It was absolutely incredible. We were thrilled with the parking garage (since we came on a motorcycle) and the staff could not have been nicer. The location is perfect and the view is unsurpassed! Dinner at the restaurant was delicious and we loved bringing our morning breakfast up the room. I could not leave the balcony, it’s breathtaking! I’d recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to positano. And after traveling the entire Amalfi coast, I think Positano is the best place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner and staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome . The view from our room was incredible
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Memorable stay at this hotel! Perfect spot in positano.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was perfect! Great location, our room was nice, everything was clean and fresh, the staff was extraordinarily helpful. Always available to help with their local knowledge, just super nice people!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel, beautiful view, amazing staff
I cannot say enough about the staff/owners at this hotel! They were friendly, helpful, and just all out accommodating. The location is perfect and i would stay here on my next visit to the Amalfi Coast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Would Stay Again
Wonderful people and great place. I can imagine how hard it is to run a business here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019