Name: Casa Mao
Address: Via Sant Angelo Dell Arco 19, Amalfi, 84011, IT

4/10

Poor

13 Jun 2026

Neamah

Location was not properly located, u need to go 200 stairs , we had to pay €60 for 2 guys to carry our luggage up . We felt terribly bad for the guys. Be careful if u have luggage.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Gabrielle

Casa Mao was an amazing stay! Very unique property, friendly staff, clean rooms, and great views. It was also a great value for the price even with a hike up the stairs. Would recommend!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2026

Richard

The property offers great location and beautiful views of Amalfi. The manager is very personable and helpful. The room is pleasant and the wifi is great. The location is really great, right in the center of a very lively town, which is next to the beach and ferry services. Note that it is physically demanding to climb the stairs to get to the property, especially when carrying luggage up for check-in, and there are restricted hours on check-in time. Self parking is not available in the entire town and must rely on garages at daily rates and must give them the key to the car. * Be careful to note your car fuel and mileage readings before giving the car to the garage attendent.

Self

4/10

Poor

13 Oct 2025

Michael

I would not recommend Casa Mao due to the 160 step narrow climb to this property. Someone could easily experience a medical episode. Gianfranco suggests using the porter service but he should be providing this 80 euro for two suitcase service complimentary to his guests. Consider staying in the Amalfi town centro or better value in Maiori with only a 5 euro 10 minute ferry ride to Amalfi. Casa Mao advertises as bed and breakfast but doesnt serve breakfast while surrounding properties do. This property seems more interested in profit instead of quality guest service. The rooms themselves are clean and comfortable but poor location and below average service will see fewer guests stay here.

Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Oct 2025

W

Casa Mao was a big disappointment. The hotel is far up the mountain, requiring around 140 steep steps to reach — not clearly mentioned when booking. We had to pay €30 each way for a luggage handler, and on departure, the receptionist sent our bags down early without telling us there’d be an extra €20 charge. In total, we spent €80 extra just for luggage.
Service was unwelcoming. No free water (every other hotel we stayed at provided some), and they charge €1.50 per bottle. On check-out day, staff banged on our door at 8:30 a.m. and again at 9:50, rushing us even though check-out is 10 a.m.
The power shuts off when you leave the room, including the fridge, and you’re greeted with a long list of rules at check-in, which sets an unpleasant tone.
Between the hidden access issues, extra costs, and rude service, Casa Mao was not worth it. Choose a hotel closer to the port instead.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

Alejandro

Great stay!

Great place to stay. Service was excellent and place was clean and as described. Would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2025

Kristy

The owner met us at the port after we arrived by boat. He walked us through town and up the many stairs to our hotel telling us about its rich history. He was super kind and accommodating! The view and outdoor terrace were breathtaking! My favorite place to stay in Amalfi so far 🇮🇹❤️

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2025

Justin

Thanks to the property manager he supplied me with a video to get to the hotel as it is slightly confusing but wasn’t a problem with the video. The hotel itself is absolutely stunning. Open the windows and see Amalfi and the giant mountains.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2025

Josephine

Great views

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

26 Dec 2024

Wei

This is a home owner residential rental basically. It was located up the hill with lots of twisted alleys. There's no sign for the hotel name. It's very difficult to find. When we arrive at 4pm, the door was closed and nobody in service. We waited 2 hrs in the rain and finally the owner came. The room is OK, but for all the trouble finding and hundred steps up and down, just avoid this listing

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2024

Irena

Wonderful stay! The owner Gianfranco is a very hospitable and pleasant person, he did everything to ensure that we had a pleasant stay. He provided us with a guide and we were able to easily get to our destination. The room that we rented was quite large, clean and with a very interesting design. The view from the terrace is breathtaking! We want to come back here, and of course we will highly recommend this amazing place to everyone!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2024

Ping

A Cozy and beautiful place to stay. The owner is very nice and friendly.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2024

Brenden

We loved our stay here! Gianfranco made our experience an easy and enjoyable one. He showed great hospitality and was willing to do whatever needed to ensure our stay went smoothly. Room was a good size and views were amazing. Cold AC as well! Would definitely recommend Casa Mao.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2024

Paul

Amazing property and history. Giancarlo met us at the ferry terminal and escorted us to the room. Highly recommend. (There are significant steps to climb ..so be in shape ).

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2024

Verified traveler

Great stay with a very welcoming host (Gianfranco). He personally came down to the ferry docks to help guide us to the hotel as well as he helped carry my luggage. The location is very beautiful, with a terrasse that overlooks Amalfi - great to take in the sights in the morning with some dolci from Pansa! Gianfranco helped us with the reservation for a restaurant as well. It was great to learn about the host's grandfather as well, who was a sculptor in Amalfi, whose sculptures you can see around town and in Atrani as well.
Note that you should be reasonably fit to go up the stairs leading to Casa Mao, as it is in one of the higher locations in Amalfi.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2024

Emile

Casa Mao is a little gem tucked into the rabbit warren of side streets in Amalfi. Gianfranco, the charming owner/manager, met us at the ferry terminal and guided us to the location, pointing out landmarks along the way so we could find our way back by ourselves. Very helpful!! Our room was amazing, a two level suite with loft bedroom and a huge terrace overlooking Amalfi and the ocean. Perfect spot for an aperativo while the church bells rang! Very quiet at night and gorgeous sunrises from the terrace. A wonderful stay, highly recommend it!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2024

Jacob

There are 150-plus steep stone steps one has to climb with lugguage to reach the B and B. Realizing this is true for many of the small hotels in the area, it was strenuous. Giancarlo is a generous and warm host. The property was designed with care and love, and respect for his family history.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2023

Mary

We loved the 144 winding stairs through tunnels leading to this great place. View was fantastic! Host was friendly, kind, and helpful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2023

Safeer

Gianfranco was an amazing host, and the views from the property were out of this world. Although there are a lot of stairs you have to take to get to the property. It was stated breakfast was included but it was just a coffee and some cakes. The view from the terrace made up for it.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2023

hans

Lovely property hidden away but close to everything. Short walk from bus stop or ferry. The video sent on how to get to Casa Mao was extremely helpful as sometime it is hard to find any location in Amalfi, especially if you have never been here before. Our host Gianfranco was extremely helpful and informative. Our room was clean and comfortable. Sitting on the terrace in the evening with a breathtaking view overlooking the city was wonderful way to end the day and breakfast there was a beautiful way to start it. Highly recommend a stay here.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2023

Taylor

Loved our time here!

Love our time here at Casa Mao. Spacious & very clean room in the perfect location in Amalfi. The view from the Terrace is one of the most beautiful views we have ever seen, especially at sunset. Loved the history of the place & the decor/meaning behind it all. Keep in mind, it is A LOT of steps to get to this property. So pack light and be prepared. Totally worth it though!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2023

Andrew

Gianfranco, the owner/caretaker of the property was highly responsive and accommodating with good local recommendations and personal connections around town to help get us into beach clubs/restaurants that online said were at capacity.

He met us at the ferry and walked us to the location, which is a little tricky to find and up many stairs. The view from the roof was very pretty. The room was clean, comfortable and larger than most.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2023

Michael

Beautiful, clean , spaceus. Our host was extremely helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2023

Paulina

Gianfranco was so kind and accommodating.
He gave us great tips on our day trip plans and was wonderful!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2023

Marc

Our room at Casa Mao was beautiful and extremely clean! Great views just outside of the building and terrace that we unfortunately didn’t check out.
The only con is the amount of stairs to get to the building, but after walking them you deserve the pizza you’ll be eating!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2023

Nicole

Gianfranco was very helpful with our stay.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jul 2023

Frank

Being as objective as possible, I would rate our experience a 3.5 out 5; The owner/manager does his best to service our needs but overall the location of the property and his desire to save on expenses made our short stay less enjoyable. He welcomes his guests at the port but for a reason...There is absolutely no way you would find your room if he was not there to guide you. The ascent to his guesthouse is by far not for the weak of heart. Especially when carrying your bags. It is 150 steps to climb and when you arrive through a myriad of passages you are completely drenched in sweat (especially in hot weather) by the time you get to your room. The rooms are clean and spacious, and the owner tires to make the most to make your stay as enjoyable. However, there was one big problem with his setup...the air conditioning was centrally controlled and those 2 nights we stayed, we could barely feel the cold air in our apartment. I understand the need to control expenses but you could sense his desire to make sure we did not consume unnecessary energy. Open a window, and the energy shuts off to the AC. The recent heat wave in Italy made our nights not too pleasant in Amalfi. The big question is whether we would return and the answer is no. Unfortunately its location and amenities are not recommended for an older couple or traveler. But, if you are a younger traveler with limited budget, it may be considered.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2023

JIN

Casa Mao staff and manager was very helpful. He met us at the port to guide to his hotel. Also, very well managed facilities with nice rooftop. You should be aware of 150steps to get to the Casa Mao but its pretty normal for Amalfi hotels. I highly recommend Casa Mao in Amalfi.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2023

Nicholas E

Gianfranco was very helpful. Went out of his way to make sure we knew where to go and where to eat. I would come back again. Thank you for everything

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2023

carol

Gianfranco was a great host. He shared a lot of great insights and recommendations which made our trip memorable!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2023

Carlos

Gianfranco was incredible and kind. The house is outstanding!! There aren’t enough words to express how awesome our stay was! Now. Regarding the stairs. If you have a problem with the 150ish steps to get to the property, let’s be honest, you’re gonna have a hard time in Italy. It’s not that intense. Suck it up, take a break, admire the beauty of the town and keep trekking!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2023

Jason

Area is beautiful, building has an incredible and unique history to it and the facilities are in wonderful condition. The manager, Gianfranco provided excellent service and went out of his way to make sure our stay was as comfortable and convenient as possible.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2022

Shih Hui

Casa Mao is a beautiful property with great views from the roof terrace. Very kind owner who helped us with our bags up the many stairs. Rooms are big, comfortable beds and clean. Definitely recommend Casa Mao.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2022

Juan Sebastian

The place was amazing, and the manager (Gianfranco) was great and always helpful! Highly recommended.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2022

David

Lovely guest house with beautiful views

The owner, Gianfranco, was very accommodating and went the extra mile to make our stay at Casa Mao a wonderful time. The guest house itself was lovely - clean, spacious and very well maintained - and the large roof terrace had the most beautiful views of Amalfi. Casa Mao was hard to find initially, but Gianfranco was very helpful getting us and our luggage up the many steps - it is quite a climb but worth it! We would highly recommend Casa Mao if you need somewhere to stay in Amalfi.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2022

Maria

Great location. Clean. Breakfast average. Too many steps but great view.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Feb 2022

Hazel

Booked Room 1,bi-level, large bed folding bed,1 small balcony 1 large terrace; smoking permitted in the areas. Sweeping view of Amalfi town, sea and dramatic cliffs/ mountains. 2 smart TVs. All in Italian. Flashdrive for movies in the evening? Note room 1 is right next to the foyer/ reception desk/ front door entrance to the hotel. This may be consideration for those seeking privacy! Casa Mao is not attended to 24/7 but it is unproblematic to contact owner via WhatsApp. Cooked breakfast (without license) is not allowed, hence the packaged food. Housekeeping daily but NB., any small stain will be charged to the card details you handover at check-in. And I do mean small! Also pretty sure could be washed in a regular washing machine, however was informed this beige sheet would be taken to the laundrette. I was notified of this only once we had arrived at NAP airport. Left a bad taste after what would have otherwise been a lovely end to a short getaway. What a shame

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2020

Andre

wonderful experience

Casa mao was a perfect place for us. We were close to the town Center, yet it was very quiet and the host was exceptional, he even met us at the car park to allow easy navigation to the property.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Very clean and great job done by Gianfranco. Great place to use for visiting the Amalfi Coast.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2020

Massiely

Beautiful property! Clean, spacious, and great decoration. Gianfranco, property owner is very attentive. He picked up us from the parking station, gave us recommendations of where to eat. Super nice!*

If you don’t like stairs, this property is not for you! BUT otherwise it’s a great space! Worth the stairs! My husband and 6 year old really enjoyed our stay!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2020

Lina

GiaFronco was a lovely and very accommodating host. Please make sure to have your correct number with your country’s area code. Do not attempt to use google maps to get to this place or you will be walking up the incorrect flights of stairs. Gia will meet you when you arrive and he will then guide you to this beautiful peaceful casa of his. There is not a car that can access directly to the front door and you will indeed have to walk up a lot of stairs. The view from this place is AMAZING. You will not regret. Really really close to the main square. I recommend using “ mydaytrip” service if you want a private driver. Taxi drivers here will rip you off

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2019

Victor

Feedback December 2019

Great service and whilst the steps are a challenge they are worth it. One criticism...the breakfast was poor and every day bar one we ate out ....which was expensive. Think this is a big black mark against a lovely property. We stayed in Suite 1

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2019

Manel

Great host!

The host Gian Franco was wonderful and very helpful. Lovely place on the hill with a nice view from the terrace.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful rooftop terrace with incredible views. GianFranco was welcoming and helpful with great recommendations for food and daytime activities. Would stay here again in Amalfi!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

10/10 Would Highly Recommend

My stay at Casa Mao was incredible and I loved every second of it! The view from my private balcony was amazing; I could see most of Amalfi Citta and the water! There’s also a rooftop balcony that’s available to everyone for free, which has the same view. The host, Gianfranco, was friendly, nice, and helpful the entire stay. The room was extremely clean, and wonderfully decorated. Unfortunately, the hotel isn’t handicap accessible, as you must climb a series of stairs to get to the hotel. From what I could tell, there are no roads leading to it. Also, be sure to provide a WORKING telephone number when you place your reservation because Gianfranco will contact you using it so he can Meet you upon arrival in Amalfi!!! Overall, I’m 100% happy with my stay and if I ever find myself in Amalfi again, I’ll be sure to spend the night at Casa Mao!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2019

Alex

My husband and I recently stayed here on our honeymoon. The owner/caretaker, Gianfranco, was more than accommodating and was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were perfectly adequate and clean. We loved having breakfast each morning overlooking the beautiful view from the terrace!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2019

Edwina

Amazing views and service!

The hotel has an extraordinary view of Amalfi from the roof top. The service was personal and attentive. The room was modern, comfortable and clean.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2019

Chris

Great View

Gianfranco is a great host. He is extremely polite and puts the visitors first. He did a great job of recommending restaurants and taking making everything as easy as possible. The room was spacious and spotless. The breakfast was delicious and had the best view in Amalfi. There are many stairs to climb, but the higher you climb the better the view. I wish we could've stayed for more nights.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2019

Sharon

Excellent service Modern Comfortable

Fantastic place to stay if you want to experience Amalfi. This B&B is over 120 steps from the town square but we didn’t mind it at all. Gianfranco was a superb host. So helpful with everything from beach towels, dinner reservations, and ground/boat transfers. Our favorite spot on our vacation to Italy.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Gianfranco was kind to meet us and help take our bags up the steps. The check in was fine and our room was nice, and definitely the best part was the communal roof top terrace. Unfortunately overall I can't give an amazing review.

On our first night here there was a thunderstorm and the power went out once, we waited a while and it eventually came back on. However the power went out for a second time, we waited for about 45 minutes but we were in complete darkness. We thought someone would be in the property or come to make sure we were ok at some point that night but there was nothing. We had no way of contacting anyone. Eventually along with other guests we managed to get some power on as it was getting unsafe. The next day Gianfranco was extremely angry with us and the other guests because we got the power on ourselves. He was shouting and saying we had no respect. From our point of view It was unfair as we are paying guests and there was no one there to help us (no staff are in the property over night which we didn't realise), no instructions of what to do in this sort of situation and it was unsafe to have no power for a long time. We apologised if we caused offence, but we felt awkward from then on and this ruined the rest of our time which was a big shame as it could have been a good stay. Unfortunately we won't be staying here again because of this.

Friends_and_family Family