Name: Hotel Belvedere
Address: Via Smeraldo 19, 84010 Conca dei Marini, Italy, Via Smeraldo 19, Campania, 84010, Italy
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $320 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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Hotel Hotel Belvedere

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The staff waa always nice and accommodating. The rooms very clean and nice. The view was amazing!

Mindy

United States of America

Everything was wonderful. The service, the breakfast, the staff, the location. We came here for our honeymoon and really loved our stay at Hotel Belvedere. The hotel is close to other areas in the Amalfi coast but also away from the madness, so you can relax in some peace and quiet. We loved the pool deck and morning breakfast view was stunning.

Birsen

United States of America

beautiful views, next to a little coastal town with a couple restaurants and a pebble beach. Bus stop to Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, directly in front of hotel.

Caitlin

United States of America

Belvedere is a great hotel for location and views of the Amalfi Coast with a lovely swimming pool area to relax by. Our room was spacious and we received a warm welcome with a cold bottle of prosecco. We were impressed by the helpfulness of the hotel staff to arrange travel to/from Naples and advising us in getting to Amalfi town, Positano and Capri. It's not a modern hotel but everything worked well and was very clean.

Chris

United Kingdom

Clean and beautiful with very nice staff. Excellent restaurant with top notch daily menus for a very reasonable price. Recommended!

Christian

France

There was nothing I didn't like- the hotel is an old world hotel but w all the modern amenities (except for a fitness center, sad face); the staff provides excellent old world service that one rarely encounters today. The setting is mesmerizing & my room had a view one can only see in films. I cannot say enough about the staff- the reception staff was not only attentive, but friendly & fun; the wait staff was excellent, from the maitre'd to each & every waiter. The room was exceptionally clean, the bed very comfortable & the bathroom spotless w all modern features. I loved the place & cannot wait to go back.

Philip

United States of America

Beautiful property with amazing views. We loved the view from our balcony. Staff was very available and helpful. Antonio, manager, was very helpful with pre-trip arrangements and booking tours, etc.

Linda

United States of America

Fantastic view, fantastic facility. If you're looking to relax on the Amalfi coast you cannot go wrong with this hotel.

Adam

Canada

The swimming in the ocean from their Cliffside patio was remarkable.

United States of America

Beautiful old-style hotel overlooking the sea. Extensive breakfast served on the terrace. Our room was spacious and comfortable with a large private balcony to watch the boats go by. The pool area is large, clean, and well attended with beverage and food service. There’s no beach access but you can take stairs down to the water and swim there. The hotel is outside the town of Amalfi but has shuttles to Amalfi, and convenient bus service to Positano and Amalfi.

Julie

United States of America

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9.3

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What guests loved the most:
“The staff waa always nice and accommodating. The rooms very clean and nice. The view was amazing!”

Mindy United States of America
“Everything was wonderful. The service, the breakfast, the staff, the location. We came here for our honeymoon and really loved our stay at Hotel Belvedere.”

Birsen United States of America
“beautiful views, next to a little coastal town with a couple restaurants and a pebble beach. Bus stop to Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, directly in front of hotel.”

Caitlin United States of America
“Belvedere is a great hotel for location and views of the Amalfi Coast with a lovely swimming pool area to relax by. Our room was spacious and we received a warm welcome with a cold bottle of prosecco....”

Chris United Kingdom
“Clean and beautiful with very nice staff. Excellent restaurant with top notch daily menus for a very reasonable price. Recommended!”

Christian France
“There was nothing I didn't like- the hotel is an old world hotel but w all the modern amenities (except for a fitness center, sad face); the staff provides excellent old world service that one...”

Philip United States of America
“Beautiful property with amazing views. We loved the view from our balcony. Staff was very available and helpful. Antonio, manager, was very helpful with pre-trip arrangements and booking tours, etc.”

Linda United States of America
“Fantastic view, fantastic facility. If you're looking to relax on the Amalfi coast you cannot go wrong with this hotel.”

Adam Canada
“The swimming in the ocean from their Cliffside patio was remarkable.”

Cj United States of America
“Beautiful old-style hotel overlooking the sea. Extensive breakfast served on the terrace. Our room was spacious and comfortable with a large private balcony to watch the boats go by.”

Julie United States of America

One of our top picks in Conca dei Marini.Featuring a panoramic location and views of the Amalfi coast, the Hotel Belvedere is set into the rocky coast high above the sea in Conca dei Marini, near Positano. It includes a restaurant with seafood specialties.

Featuring free Wi-Fi, the rooms at the Belvedere have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a TV with Sky satellite channels, and a balcony or a terrace with a sea view.

The hotel features a stone staircase leading down to a private rocky beach. The internal elevator will bring you to the hotel’s sea-water swimming pool, set on a terrace between the sea and the hotel.

In a small fishing village, the Belvedere Hotel is within easy reach of Salerno, Praiano, Amalfi and Ravello. On-site parking is free.

This is our guests' favorite part of Conca dei Marini, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.8 for two-person stays.

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Located in the best-rated area in Conca dei Marini, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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Continental, Gluten-free, Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Standard Double Room with Sea View 2 twin beds or 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room features a double bed and a sea-view balcony. It includes a TV with Sky satellite channels. Wi-Fi is free. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Balcony • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Ocean view • Garden view • Pool view • Hypoallergenic • Cleaning products • Terrace • Towels • Outdoor furniture • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Junior Suite with Sea View 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom The junior suites are individually furnished. All feature a sitting area, a TV with Sky satellite channels, and a terrace overlooking the sea. Wi-Fi is free. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Hot tub • Balcony • Spa tub • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Ocean view • Garden view • Pool view • Hypoallergenic • Cleaning products • Terrace • Towels • Outdoor furniture • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Deluxe Suite with Sea View 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This suite has a balcony, private entrance and bathrobe. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Balcony • Bathrobe • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Dining area • Sauna • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Ocean view • Garden view • Pool view • Hypoallergenic • Cleaning products • Terrace • Towels • Outdoor furniture • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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An Inside Look at Hotel Belvedere

The Hotel has owned by the same family since 1958. It is an old ( built arount 1900) patrician villa trasformed in Hotel.

Hotel surroundings

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Closest Landmarks *

Emerald Grotto
0.4 miles
Villa Rufolo
3 miles
Spiaggia Grande
4.7 miles
Positano Port
4.7 miles
Spiaggia del Fornillo
5 miles
Li Galli Island
7.8 miles
Seiano Circumvesuviana Train Station
8.3 miles
Vico Equense Circumvesuviana Train Station
8.3 miles
Meta Circumvesuviana Train Station
8.5 miles
Piano di Sorrento Circumvesuviana Train Station
8.7 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Vari Ristoranti sulla spiaggia di Conca dei marini Restaurant
0.3 miles
Supermarket Supermarket
0.5 miles
Supermarket Market
0.5 miles

Natural Beauty *

Ravello Mountain
4.3 miles
Vesuvio Mountain
18.6 miles
Pompei - Ercolano Mountain
18.6 miles

Closest Airports *

Capodichino Airport
23.8 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Amazing hotel with stunning views. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We were here on our honeymoon and they even brought a bottle of prosecco to ou...”

Hannah

United Kingdom

“Location , picture esc views ! Pool and private beach !!! Amazing ”

Snezana

Australia

“The room was perfect -lovely and balcony with amazing views! The staff went out of there way to make the stay as comfortable as possible. Good parking which is ...”

Laureh

Sweden

9.5

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1 Restaurant On Site

Ristorante Al Belvedere

Food: Mediterranean

Menu: À la carte

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2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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Until 12:00 PM

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Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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0 - 2 years	Can use a crib when requested	€ 15 per child, per night
0 - 2 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 60 per child, per night
3+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 60 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Hotel Belvedere accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

The restaurant is open from 12:30 pm until 2 pm and from 7:30 pm until 9:30 pm.

Restaurant is closed from Tue, Oct 15, 2019 until Wed, Apr 15, 2020

Swimming pool is closed from Tue, Oct 15, 2019 until Wed, Apr 15, 2020

Bar is closed from Tue, Oct 15, 2019 until Wed, Apr 15, 2020

“Everything was wonderful. The service, the breakfast, the staff, the location. We came here for our honeymoon and really loved our stay at Hotel Belvedere. The hotel is close to other areas in the Amalfi coast but also away from the madness, so you can relax in some peace and quiet. We loved the pool deck and morning breakfast view was stunning. ”

“beautiful views, next to a little coastal town with a couple restaurants and a pebble beach. Bus stop to Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, directly in front of hotel.”

“Belvedere is a great hotel for location and views of the Amalfi Coast with a lovely swimming pool area to relax by. Our room was spacious and we received a warm welcome with a cold bottle of prosecco. We were impressed by the helpfulness of the hotel staff to arrange travel to/from Naples and advising us in getting to Amalfi town, Positano and Capri. It's not a modern hotel but everything worked well and was very clean.”

“There was nothing I didn't like- the hotel is an old world hotel but w all the modern amenities (except for a fitness center, sad face); the staff provides excellent old world service that one rarely encounters today. The setting is mesmerizing & my room had a view one can only see in films. I cannot say enough about the staff- the reception staff was not only attentive, but friendly & fun; the wait staff was excellent, from the maitre'd to each & every waiter. The room was exceptionally clean, the bed very comfortable & the bathroom spotless w all modern features. I loved the place & cannot wait to go back.”

“Beautiful property with amazing views. We loved the view from our balcony. Staff was very available and helpful. Antonio, manager, was very helpful with pre-trip arrangements and booking tours, etc.”

“Beautiful old-style hotel overlooking the sea. Extensive breakfast served on the terrace. Our room was spacious and comfortable with a large private balcony to watch the boats go by. The pool area is large, clean, and well attended with beverage and food service. There’s no beach access but you can take stairs down to the water and swim there. The hotel is outside the town of Amalfi but has shuttles to Amalfi, and convenient bus service to Positano and Amalfi.”

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Reviewed: August 18, 2019

Panagiotis
Greece
9.2

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- • Solo traveler
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Room service
Reviewed: August 10, 2019

Mark
United Kingdom
10

“Loved it here. Would happily return.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Extras such as trips have to be paid in cash. Worth knowing that up front. No easy restaurants to walk to and taxis are very expensive. Hotel shuttle to Amalfi finishes at 5.30 but the local bus stops outside the hotel. Would have liked more local info in the room.
The location is truly spectacular. Views from the balcony, the pool and breakfast terrace are breathtaking. Staff are incredibly attentive. Loved the seawater pool.
Reviewed: August 3, 2019

Mindy
United States of America
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a bit far from most of the restaurants but luckily we got restaurant shuttles to pick us up and drop us off. The breakfast was okay not great.
The staff waa always nice and accommodating. The rooms very clean and nice. The view was amazing!
Reviewed: August 2, 2019

Birsen
United States of America

2 helpful votes
10

“Amazing ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Some nice towel robes in the hotel room would be a great addition for extra comfort
Everything was wonderful. The service, the breakfast, the staff, the location. We came here for our honeymoon and really loved our stay at Hotel Belvedere. The hotel is close to other areas in the Amalfi coast but also away from the madness, so you can relax in some peace and quiet. We loved the pool deck and morning breakfast view was stunning.
Reviewed: July 28, 2019

Nicole
Australia
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
The property is great with fabulous views and pool, the only issue is it's location. The bus stop is at the front door however they do not always stop if the bus is full, The hotel has a shuttle bus but only offer Tsfr to Amalfi at certain times. The hotel need to arrange further transfers as this is a negative aspect especially when there is no shopping and limited local restaurants.
view and pool
Reviewed: July 26, 2019

Tanis
United Kingdom
9.6

“Amazing holiday!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It would be great if the hotel had a small shop as it is difficult to buy anything nearby.
Our stay was excellent and greatly exceeded our expectations. We had a lovely stay and would highly recommend it to others.
Reviewed: July 23, 2019

Wendy
Australia
8.8

“Beautiful traditional hotel in peaceful location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Small shower as with many euro rooms
Scenic position and views to Amalfi amazing Nice to have a beautiful pool in summer
Reviewed: July 18, 2019

Caitlin
United States of America

1 helpful vote
10

“Beautiful”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Submitted from a mobile device
beautiful views, next to a little coastal town with a couple restaurants and a pebble beach. Bus stop to Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, directly in front of hotel.
Reviewed: July 17, 2019

Chris
United Kingdom
8.8

“Overall we had a very relaxing stay at a beautiful location and would love to visit again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
We felt that the food options could have been better, especially during the day around the pool. We were also a little disappointed by the bar service in the hotel, other guests who have stayed before were often prioritized and we had to wait up to 20 minutes for pre and post dinner drinks.
Belvedere is a great hotel for location and views of the Amalfi Coast with a lovely swimming pool area to relax by. Our room was spacious and we received a warm welcome with a cold bottle of prosecco. We were impressed by the helpfulness of the hotel staff to arrange travel to/from Naples and advising us in getting to Amalfi town, Positano and Capri. It's not a modern hotel but everything worked well and was very clean.
Reviewed: July 12, 2019

Lucy
United Kingdom
9.2

“Perfection!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The coffee in a morning wasn’t the best
The location was exceptional and the pool area was amazing! The view from our room was unbelievable and the staff went above and beyond from the minute we got there.
Reviewed: June 16, 2019

Angelique
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I miss the variation on the breakfast buffet if you stay longer as we did ( 7 days) .
The location is incredibel beautiful. Very lovely staff
Reviewed: June 15, 2019

Anonymous
Israel
5.8

“Stuck in the 70's”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not very clean, very old decor and facilities. Room service prices are kept as a surprise to the end (: Cleaning crew makes a lot of noice very early Food not good
Location, view from room.
Reviewed: June 6, 2019

Ali
Pakistan

1 helpful vote
6.7

“Stay in conca”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast was alright nothing great. Shuttle from naples to hotel too expensive. No transport from hotel to positano. No tissue in room. Mini bar was not refilled. Mattress and pillows were hard. Pool was cold and salty. Close by restaurant that was suggested was very average. Highly disappointed by that.
View from room. Staff was nice.
Reviewed: June 5, 2019

Eli
Israel
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast was disappointing. Fresh vegetables were tired and Rotten. The rooms Need some renovation . Nevertheless the resort is charming
Great view, perfect location, polite hosts, convenient parking
Reviewed: May 31, 2019

Christian
France
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clean and beautiful with very nice staff. Excellent restaurant with top notch daily menus for a very reasonable price. Recommended!

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