Hotel Minerva

Italy , Genoa
SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE, Via Maragliano 34 D
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75 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Roberta

The room, the staff, the location and the food were fantastic! The room, so comfy and much bigger than expected, the view from our balcony was beautiful, the staff could not do enough for us and the food?? One of the best dinners I had during my 19 day visit to Italy. The breakfast items available were delicious and so many options. They even had fresh honeycomb for their delicious bread. I hope someday I can return to this wonderful hotel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

ELIANE

Lovely view

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Deepti

Good breakfast options, clean rooms, just far from city centre and tough to get to with busses.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Kim

A charming hotel. The most lovely, colorful bar and reception area. The buffet breakfast was outstanding!! quality food, and the most excellent staff!! the pool was perfect and also great pool attendant. The mattresses could've been a little more comfortable, but overall it was an excellent stay. great view! friendly helpful staff.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

Jit

Good

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Virginia

Hotel minerva exceeded all expectations. It was a beaiutiful hotel, with friendly staff and amazing views. If I ever get back to Sorrento , I'll be staying at Hotel Minerva

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2025

Andrew

Beautiful views..

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2025

Elvin

Excellent view. Near shopping and great restaurants.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Apr 2025

mark

We stayed in the Annex building and we had problems with the hot water in the shower. I reported it and they made it a little better but the hot water pressure in the sink and shower is much lower than the cold so the showers were not good. It would have been better if they extended the rain head away from the front wall.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2025

Donald

This is a beautiful hotel with nice accommodations and amazing views from the common areas and many of the rooms. It has a great breakfast and comfortable beds. Highly recommend this hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2025

Gerianne

Very comfortable and representative of older Sorrento establishments with a phenomenal view and balcony to have a glass of lemoncello on. Excellent breakfast!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2025

Lori

Beautiful view!

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2024

LYNNE

This hotel was recommended to me through an Italian Facebook group. Thanks to that person, we had the most amazing stay in Sorrento. The staff were just the loveliest people who couldn't do enough to help you. Our room was fabulous, with the best view looking out over the ocean. The restaurant served up meals to die for. Everything was within easy walking distance from the hotel. Hubby said it is the best hotel he has ever stayed in. If we returned we would definitely stay here again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2024

Gemma

Excellent

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2024

Maria

Hotel has an amazing view, rooms great for the value, friendly staff, awesome delectable breakfast spread! We only wish the hotel has a shuttle service going to town!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Amazing stay. Beautiful views, friendly and helpful staff. Wonderful food

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2024

Alejandro

Amazing views and staff! 10 minute walk to shopping and restaurants.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2024

Sheena

This property has a beautiful location which is nearby to everything and has the best views. Gabriella and Antoinetta are most helpful and I appreciate their hospitality in making my stay the most comfortable. I highly recommend this hotel for everyone that comes to sorrento.

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2024

rich

Beautiful vintage hotel

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2024

Sailesh

Awesome views of Amalfi coast!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2024

Jefferey S

Such a beautiful place!

We expected the phenomenal views but were overwhelmed by the beauty of the building itself. Wonderful tile work everywhere. Great amenities including the buffet breakfast. I know we’ll remember this stay always.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2024

Arnie

Beautiful property. Great views, we had a room with a balcony, where we sat and had wine on the evenings before dinner. Giuseppe Maitre D is a hoot and helpful, Teresa dining room server is fantastic and Antonio the bartender can hook you up with any libation. Town is a short walk 15 min. We ate at hotel twice for dinner and twice in town. Good breakfast as part of your room fee.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2024

John

Location and view

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2024

Verified traveler

Amazing views

Beautiful views from the hotel...loved the location! Service was great, especially at the Bar and Restaurant.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2023

David

Very Unique Layout with beautiful views, walk into town is easy breezy, walk back is a bit of a chore. Complimentary breakfast is very very good. Pool overlooking ocean is very nice however weather was not on our side to enjoy a swim. Highly recommend staying here price is reasonable as well.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2023

Jim

Clean and friendly staff

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2023

Jasmine

We had an excellent stay at Hotel Minerva. The property is beautiful and the views are stunning. We felt like we were staying at an all inclusive resort. The staff was so nice and helpful, especially the lead host during the breakfast service. The pool and lounge area were a highlight for us and a nice way to relax in the heat. For some reason when we arrived to check in our expedia reservation did not show up for them but they did not question us and provided up with a beautiful room with a large patio overlooking the ocean. The hotel is about a 15 minute walk from the centre of Sorrento but it was a nice walk down hill along the busy highway. Overall we had the best stay at Hotel Minerva and will recommend this hotel to others!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2023

Karima

The hotel is beautiful and the views spectacular. Most of the staff were great, especially at the pool. It is about a 20 min walk to the town center. It’s hard to walk back up in the heat, and taxi’s will charge you a lot for a ride. Better off taking a bus.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2023

Sharon

Hotel Minerva. Sorrento

Wonderful experience - like living in a postcode. Maître d’ Ninno is an incredible asset to the hotel, so friendly warm and professional. Hotel has so much character it was beautiful to see and experience.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2022

John G

Molte bene, grazie

We had a great holiday based at The Minerva. The hotel may be one of the older hotels in Sorrento but the standard of accommodation was excellent, topped off with an exceptional view over Sorrento, Naples Bay and Vesuvius.
Best of all was the excellent service provided by the hotel staff, with everyone from the cleaners, waiters and reception staff happy to help with our attempts at basic Italian phrases.
We can happily say our stay was Molte Bene. Grazie.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2022

Catherine

The hotel made us ever welcome from the beginning we had booked tours with another company but they still tried to see if they could get us collected from the hotel. If I was going again I book everything through the hotel. The staff were lovely to deal with

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2021

Kathleen

Breathtaking hotel

This hotel is an absolute dream. Friendly and helpful staff, great location, breathtaking views of the coast, spacious rooms and balconies, amazing food with a great selection and walking distance to the city centre. The pool area is also very spacious with lots of seating available.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2021

ENRICO P

The best hotel service around Sorrento. Great food as well. The view from my room was awesome. Great location close to everywhere. 5 min walking to the historic site and 6 min to the beach..

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2021

Lori

Very nice property with great views of the sea. Great breakfast and very courteous staff. We did, however, have a problem regarding parking. We rented a car and went straight from the airport to the hotel. Their valet parked it. When we retrieved it the next morning there was a dent on the front fender that wasn’t there before. When we said something to management they adamantly denied responsibility. Luckily for me they had security cameras on, and after I asked them to review the video we never heard another denial. Disappointing in an otherwise lovely stay.

Business_and_leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Sep 2021

saher

The hotel offers a very nice view of the sea at a good price, at least relatively speaking. Included daily breakfast is good but needs more daily variety. Air conditioning was weak, and the thermostat in your room doesn’t really change anything, when I called them about it, they said they will set it at a lower temperature on their end!! I’ve never been to a hotel that you can’t choose you own desired temp!! And even after they changed it, it took several hours to get the temp of the room down. You get one room key card and it needs to be inserted into a slot inside the room for the AC to work. If you open the balcony door or leave the hotel with the key, AC stops automatically and then when you come back, you have to wait again for the weak AC to get the temp down. It was a significant inconvenience. Also you have to walk 10 minutes each way to get to the main Sorrento street where all restaurants and bars are. It’s not a bad hotel but the AC issue and location will make me hesitate to book here again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2021

Ian

An exquisite experience

A stunning hotel with breathtaking views of the coast, from every aspect of the hotel, the room, the restaurant and the pool.
The food in the restaurant was excellent and the service from the waiters was top class. Nino was particularly passionate, charming and friendly as he talked though the menu and served us through our stay.
The rooms are dated but for me this add to the charm of the hotel and the view from the balcony more than makes up for it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2021

Janene C

Amazing hotel with an amazing view!

Everything about the Hotel Minerva was outstanding! We had a room on the 5th floor with a spectacular view. The daily included breakfast was very good. Eggs made to order and lots of choices, including gluten-free for me. We also had dinner there one night, and the food was excellent, made even better by the amazing view. staff was personable and attentive. The hotel is a 15 minute walk downhill to the city center. But of course that means uphill for the return, but not that bad, or taxis are readily available. My only suggestion for improvement would be a shuttle perhaps twice a day. The rooftop pool was an added plus, again with a wonderful view. We have been to Sorrento several times, but this was our first stay at the Hotel Minerva. When we return, we will return to the Minerva.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2021

Christie

Amazing hotel

Absolutely loved this hotel. The views are breathtaking and the staff is professional, friendly and extremely helpful. As soon as we left we wanted to return.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2021

Alice

Could live here

I could live in this hotel! View is spectacular, the service incredible, especially the food. The staff were so great and helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2021

Sabdiel

This place have a wonderful view!

Great view, great location for those who wants a peaceful place to stay. Good service I recommend this place close eyes.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2021

Yizhak

Great seaview hotel

Pros:
1. Absolutely brilliant view over Sorrento bay. The spectacular curvature of the shoreline unfolds in front of the hotel. Definitely, if you stay at the seaview rooms.
2. Balcony is a great addition to the seaview rooms, you can contemplate the landscape with a glass of a great wine
3. Bed was of a good quality, feeling rest after sleeping on it
4. Bathtub
5. Nice room design creates a pleasant atmosphere
6. Spacious room
7. Roof terrace restaurant with even better view and polite service staff with avaliable lunch and dinner
8. Descent breakfast
9.Rooftop pool
10. Free parking
11. Easy walking distace to the touristic areas of the city
12. Helpful staff
13. The hotel is not cheap, but stay there deserve every euro spent

Cons:
1. No bathrobes and no slippers
2. Minibar almost empty, only a bottle of still and a bottle of sparkling water
3. Reception on the 5th floor and no official stopping near the hotel, so if you arrived on car, you should leave it on emergency stopping and start to look for check in
4. No coffee and tea packs in the room for quick preparation, although e-kettle is in there
5. Upper pool is backlocated on the rooftop, it would be great to move to the front creating a feeling of \"infinite\" pool over the seaview through transparent railing
6. Parking is free, but valley so you have request for the car half an hour prior takung off.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

The restaurant staff and housekeeping staff were very kind and patient. We also appreciated the advice and service from the concierge. We were delighted with the cleanliness and the view from our room. The bed was comfortable and Hotel Minerva proved to be a wonderful place to rest and recharge as we explored the beautiful area in and around Sorrento.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Nice stay

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2019

Anand

Excellent Sorrento Hotel!

Great view of the ocean from hotel and close enough to town that you can walk there, eat a lot and walk back to burn off some calories. Excellent service and nice breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2019

ahmed

Great location, outstanding views of the sea,
Very helpful staff, buffet breakfast good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

One of the best places I have ever stayed, the staff is the best ever

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2019

Mitchell

Awesome

Hotel Minvera was amazing - with special thanks to Nello who arranged our transfers to and from Naples airport without a hitch - we had a great room with amazing sea views -our only complaint would be that we be a couple of floors higher away from the ground noise - it was close to Sorrento With a 15minute walk. Overall we would stay there again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Amazing view, good food and bar and friendly helpful staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

A fantastic place to stay! The hotel was well positioned with fabulous views. The staff and facilities were great. We would certainly recommend the Minerva to family and friends. Thank you for a fantastic visit!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2019

This hotel has a wonderful view of the ocean and the rooms are spacious and well appointed. Some of the rooms are located in a different part of the hotel and you have to go up to the reception area and then down to your room. The pool on the roof is really nice. The breakfast had normal breakfast items, cereal, yogurt, cheese, meat, bread, pastries, etc. and you could order eggs.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Nov 2018

Fiona

Great staff but internet was super slow. But the view from our room is amazing

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful view from the balcony. Great breakfast and dinner dishes are so delicious! Very attentive service at the restaurant! Very reasonable pricing for dinner. Highly recommend! The bell captain is so helpful. The room is spacious, however, renovation is needed as the furniture and bathroom equipment are a bit dated.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

A woed of warning. The garage is the size of mine and they try and fit 8 cars in there. Plus the door is usually closed and you will drive right by it. Plus there is no where to pull over. They comped my parking fee so im happy with them. Room was surprisingly insulated from car noise and morning light. Room was clean. Pillows were flat. Had a fridge. But it was under the safe and could cook your electronics. Not too far to walk to town and port. Toilet sometimes smelled of sewage. Not sure why it did only some times. Heater worked. Good hot water.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2018

Mike

Excellent stay. Nino in restaurant was great
Pool was wonderful fantastic view

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2018

Kathleen

Lovely views

You can’t beat the views from this hotel!! It’s a lovely hotel that has so much charm and great service. It’s not your typical chain hotel. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

This hotel is positively stunning! The views are outstanding and the property itself is so beautiful. So much thought and care has gone into the aesthetics and the staff are lovely. The pool is beautiful and the food and drinks are very well priced. Breakfast is served buffet style in the restaurant every morning and we were always provided a table overlooking the sea. They sometimes bring in a piano player in the evenings on the terrace, which was lovely. Overall, excellent hotel. Highly recommend!

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2018

Jamie

My husband & I loved this hotel! Our room was much bigger than any others we stayed in during our stay in Italy. Sea view was amazing! It was about a 10 min walk into Piazza Tasso. Breakfast was very good and had many options. Pool area was great and had an amazing view. We ate a delicious lunch while at the pool. The only complaint is that one afternoon we got back to the room a little later than usual and didn’t feel like showering, getting ready, & going back out for dinner, so we had planned to stay in and order room service. Dinner is served 7-9PM in the hotel restaurant. My husband called @8:30 and we were told the kitchen was closed. Other than that, it was a wonderful hotel and we would definitely stay here again!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2018

Rhonda

Will return!

We followed Rick Steve's advice and are happy we did! We spent a week here for our 30th anniversary. We were welcomed to our very spacious suite (#609) with a bottle of sparkling wine and fresh fruit to celebrate our anniversary. The large corner terrace featured a table and 4 chairs plus 2 lounge to soak up the sun. The views of Sorrento and Mt. Vesuvius from the terrace are breathtaking. The bed is firm with no joiner when pushed together for a king size, but we still slept well and there was plenty of storage. Breakfast is included (half board) and is quite adequate. The highlight of the hotel, other than the view) is the large rooftop pool and terrace, complete with a bar and nice cafe (I recommend the Greek salad). Stefano is the main server at the pool and took great care of us, even recommending a great local restaurant and securing reservations for us. Only a 15 minute stroll to many shops and restaurants, I highly recommend this hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful relaxing place to stay in Sorrento

Great hotel! Rooms are a little dated but clean and well kept. Excellent service from the staff and the views from the rooms and roof were amazing. The breakfast spread was awesome as well. If you’re ok with being a 15 minutes walk from downtown it’s well worth it for a relaxing stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Three beautiful nights in Sorrento. The hotel has amazing views and love the location. A short walk into town

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Wonderful view

This hotel is lovely and has a wonderful view of the Mediterranean and Mt. Vesuvius. Very clean and beautiful. Nice walk to downtown. Terrible cappuccino.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2018

Anne

Fabulous views a short walk out of town

Fantastic location. We were upgraded on checkin to balcony sea view room -a very spacious room overlooking Bay of Naples , Vesuvius and Sorrento. Breakfast service and choice in restaurant ( with more great views) was excellent. 15 minute walk into centre of town was easy. We ate in town 3 nights ( huge choice of restaurants and opportunity to watch Easter ( Good Friday ) processions. Ate at hotel restaurant last night - fabulous food too. Bus stop just outside hotel for buses to/ from Amalfi/ Positano ( but we walked into town to get bus to be sure of getting seat) on way back tho was nice to get off right outside hotel. Only minor downside - can not make tea/ coffee in room. Had to search for Barman and pay 2.50 each time wanted cup of tea outside breakfast hours.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2017

Cheri

Slice of heaven

The hotel is in a great position with fantastic views. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I would stay there again!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2017

Elizabeth

We stayed at Hotel Minerva for three nights. The hotel is a short walk from center city ($20 taxi from train station if you have several luggage), but manageable walk to local sights. Our room was very adequate with a SPECTACULAR view. We dined at the restaurant twice and were NOT disappointed. Buffet breakfast was very good with attentive service. Our visit was in early November and tourist season was over. Therefore, we experienced a very quiet visit which we enjoyed. We would recommend this hotel. Wi-Fi good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2017

Nicki

Beautiful hotel, staff and service perfect

This is a gorgeous, individual hotel - lovely rooms and public areas. Amazing terrace area and dining areas, with beautiful views.
Lovely food with a wide choice.
The staff were friendly, helpful, very smart, and couldn't do enough to help with anything we asked.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2017

Diana

Holiday with 11-year-old

Nice hotel; great staff. Wonderful views of the Bay of Naples. Short walk into centre of town and public transport links. We stayed a week and did not tire of the hotel. Nice breakfast, too! Plenty to do in the area. We alternated trips out with \"rest days\" in Sorrento going to the beach, round the town, the hotel pool.
Only minor downside - we had a second-floor room so there was a fair amount of traffic noise - we didn't use the balcony as much as we would have done on a higher floor (5th floor restaurant terrace was really quiet by comparison). This is a small niggle and beyond the control of the hotel

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Great hotel

Great location. Great staff. Amazing view. Pool area and bar were great and so is the breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2011

Verified traveler

Great location, great views, Great service

Not a walking distance from Sorrento train station (20 min), but bus is available right out side. Bus service is frequent.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2011

John

Hotel Minerva - a gem

Our stay at the Hotel Minerva could not have been better. Our rooms were on the sixth floor and had magnificent balconies with wonderful views of the Bay of Naples and Mt. Vesuvius. The rooms were large and clean. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful. The complimentary breakfasts were more than ample and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Sorrento.

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2011

Verified traveler

Hotel Minerva in Sorrento,Italy

We have stayed in many 5 star luxury hotels
around the world.
The service of the staff at the Minerva was as good or even better than many of the 5 star hotels and resorts.
We stayed there for 3 nights and had a room with a balcony.
The view is stunning.The location is very convenient.
The hotel lobby is on the 5th floor with a couple of cosy areas as well as a large outdoor terrace and
stacks of books that people leave behind.
Breakfast and dinner are not much to write home about.
This is an old property,though and is a bit tacky.

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2011

Verified traveler

Hotel Minerva - Sorrento

Enjoyed staying at this hotel. Great location - within walking distance of downtown shops & restaurants. Great buffet breakfast in the morning.

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2011

Verified traveler

From Oregon

Fabulous- My Daughter and Mother stayed there several years ago and recommended it...no dissappointment. old style Italian furnishings, lovely room with open shutters to the balcony overlooking the sea, 10 minute walk to the center of town, the staff bent over backwards to help us with anything we needed, the food was remarkable, good local/ out of the area wine list and fairly priced with a wide variey of choices. I will definately return there and recommend it to anyone heading in that direction. When we left early in the morning (before breakfast) they gave us a bag of breakfast goodies to take with us.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2011

Marilyn

One of the best

One of the best hotels/location we enjoyed during a 4-week trip in Italy. Our room featured fantastic views of the city and harbor. Hotel staff was professional and friendly. Only drawback was that local taxis were so expensive we decided to walk everywhere, which limited our dinner options, but, overall this was a small price to pay.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2011

Geoff

A beautiful location

We enjoyed a perfect six nights in Sorrento at the Minerva. Our initial concerns at the edge of town location were allayed when we found the 5 minute walk was up a gently sloping road and did not involve any steps. Everything we required was happily provided by hotel staff, the restaurant meals were top class, the staff were professional and extremely courteous. Our room was beautifully furnished and decorated and was also much larger than we imagined possible. The room cost we also thought was extremely good value.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2010

Sue

Sorrento Sleeper

We spent 4 nights in this wonderful hotel with a fabulous view from our window. Breakfasts were held downstairs in the dining room and were excellent (waiters with white coat quality)! Our room was large and very comfortable and clean. The staff was very helpful with all of the usual tourist questions and spoke very good English. Sorrento is an excellent base for the Amalfi coast and the hotel is within walking distance of the train station and the town, which is full of wonderful restaurants. We felt we received excellent value for the price we paid.

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