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Secret Garden Relais

Sorrento · Italy

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9.0/10Excellent111 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.6/108.6
Location7.8/107.8
Neighborhood8.4/108.4
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Secret Garden Relais

Enjoy recreational opportunities such as bicycle rentals, a rooftop terrace, and a garden at this charming Belle Époque bed and breakfast. Complimentary Wi-Fi, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine are also available. Explore nearby attractions easily with the area shuttle (surcharge).

The snack bar/deli offers a quick bite, or you can enjoy room service. Unwind with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The B&B also provides multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge (24 hours). Relax in one of the six air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions with cable programming and complimentary Wi-Fi. Private bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Safes and desks are also provided, and housekeeping is offered daily.

Nearby attractions include Villa Fondi (0. 5 mi), the Port of Marina di Cassano (0. 6 mi), and Meta Beach (1 mi). The nearest airport is Naples International Airport (NAP), 29. 2 mi away.

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With a stay at The Secret Garden Relais, you'll be centrally located in Piano di Sorrento, a short 10-minute walk from Villa Fondi and 12 minutes by foot from Port of Marina di Cassano.

This bed & breakfast is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Sorrento Marina and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Sorrento Beach. Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Transportation services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 11:00 AM
Check-in until 8:00 PM
Check-out until 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
    • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
    • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
    • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • Property Registration Number IT063053B4H8TZA6NU
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per person (one-way)
    • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per day (1640 ft away)
    • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 8 PM and midnight
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Italian

Nearby attractions

Villa Fondi 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Port of Marina di Cassano 1 km / 0.6 mi
Gulf of Naples 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Meta Beach 1.6 km / 1 mi
La Marinella Beach 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Corso Italia 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Museo Correale di Terranova 3.2 km / 2 mi
Piazza Lauro 3.2 km / 2 mi
Piazza Tasso 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Sedile Dominova 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Piazza Sant'Antonino 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Deep Valley of the Mills 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Basilica di Sant'Antonio 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Sorrento Cathedral 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Chiesa di San Francesco 3.8 km / 2.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 6
  • bed and breakfast
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • City centre
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Beach
  • Wheelchair-accessible
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  • Check-out hour
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  • Airport Shuttle
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Hotel safe
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Library
  • Café
  • Bar
  • TV lounge
  • Spa treatments
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Snacks
  • Children get free accommodation, meals payable on the spot
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • AerobicsExtra charge
  • FitnessExtra charge
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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Secret Garden Relais

9.0
Excellent
111 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Location
7.8 /10
Neighborhood
8.4 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2026
Paige Alexandra
Amazing stay at the Secret Garden Relais. Room was lovely, with excellent aircon and all the amenities you’d need. Staff went above and beyond to help us and advised on public transport, where to eat, view the sunset etc. Breakfast was so fresh and loads of choice which you can have on the terrace which has wonderful views especially at sunset. The gardens are so well maintained and beautiful - just loved this place so much. Piano Di Sorrento is nearby with some restaurants and absolutely gorgeous place to watch the sunset. Sorrento only a couple stops on the train (station is a 5 min walk if that). Only issue was trains were unreliable on a night and stopped early. There is a bus you can get later but we just ended up walking back which only took us about 40 mins and was a really straight easy road (didn’t feel unsafe for two girls walking back alone). All in all I’d definitely return here. Loved it!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2026
Dror
We really enjoyed our stay at the accommodation. The room was clean and comfortable, the staff was wonderful, and the breakfast was excellent.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
Dawn
There was a fresh, homemade breakfast daily with a variety of hot and cold drinks. All the staff were very helpful and pleasant. We arrived very late and one of the staff came and rescued us from the Piano di Sorrento train station. It was a short, 5 minute walk to the hotel. The street is very narrow and a car cannot fit on the street to stop at the front door. Most of the staff spoke good English. There is a spiral staircase that goes up to the third floor which is the main hotel area. There is no elevator which would make it challenging for someone who has mobility issues. The hotel gardens were coming into bloom during our stay in April. There is a wonderful terrace area for relaxing with an ocean view. Unfortunately, for people wanting a swimming pool or hot tub or exercise area, there is none. This was not important to me. They serve dinner beginning in mid May. We found a few excellent places to eat dinner on our own, about a 10 minute walk from the hotel. We would have appreciated dinner at the hotel a few nights. Piano di Sorrento, where this hotel is located, is a 4 minute train ride into Sorrento proper. Overall, I would return and stay here.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2025
Julia
Staff was nice. Manager spoke English well so we appreciated that.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2025
Adrian
Absolutely beautiful property could not have been any better. Set in its own private garden in piano with great rooms and a terrace to eat breakfast on who could ask for any more, but wait all the staff were amazing could not do enough for you a great breakfast to start the day. Our last evening we had a meal there in the evening excellent food and as we ate it a saints celebration was happening in the streets around us music singing and fireworks what memories.piano itself is so different from Sorrento e loved it here. Once again cannot praise the property and staff enough thank you for all the memories
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2025
Sandy

Highly recommend

Couldn’t be happier with hotel and staff. Every request was granted with a smile. Late arrival due to travel delay was impressive, we were met at the entrance at midnight. Given tour of hotel, help with luggage and workings of room explained….at midnight! No signage at street but that is typical for Italy.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
Steve
We really enjoyed our stay.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2025
Peter
The friendly staff made the difference in this beautiful old mansion with gardens and terraces
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2025
Dean
Fantastic looking period property, very friendly and ever helpfull staff
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
Ashleigh
This B&B is SO cute and has a lot of Sicilian charm. Great central location with a 7min walk to the ocean. The host is very welcoming and I highly recommend staying here!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2024
Michelle
The hotel was located off a walkway. It was quiet and made you feel very safe. The Hotel Manager was awesome. Very accommodating and personable. They helped us make plans after we arrived for things to do in the area as well. I highly recommend this hotel and am planning to return.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2024
BLAINE
Beautiful property secretly located on side street within walking distance of Train station and many restaurants available also.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2024
Cristina
Very nice place and close to train station. Warm and friendly people. Great stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2022
Verified traveler
Very friendly and helpful. Great breakfast. Rooms clean and comfortable. Beautiful place, quiet area with easy access to train station.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Beautiful authentic setting. Close access to train to travel north to Naples or south to Sorrento and services to explore Amalfi coast, ferries to Capri, Pompei ruins, Vesuvio etc. Lots of stairs but worth the climb to roof top area. Spectacular views. Good size rooms and open common areas.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2019
Lisa
It is very private and charming. A lot of character in the house! Close to the train station! The staff are very friendly and made a delicious homemade breakfast.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
08 Jul 2019
Ola
To start with after traveling on coach for an hour and a half to property, when I finally located the place had no access to property for over 20mins as no one was there even though I notified them on Whatsapp I had arrived in Piano. No lifts to carry luggage and the ambience was very disappointing. Had to book another hotel in Naples to spend the night and only spent last night there.
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2018
sheila

Lovely hotel close to the train station

We loved our stay here, the gardens are beautiful, and make a tranquil oasis after a busy day sightseeing.
The hotel is located perfectly: near the train station, and we found a lovely restaurant with views overlooking the harbour and sunset.
Perfect base for visiting Herculaneum and Pompeii, and piano Di Sorrento is much quieter than Sorrento.
The hotel staff were really helpful and the hotel was lovely and clean . Perfect
8/10
Excellent
28 Dec 2016
Debbie R

Beautiful old Italian building!

I stayed 8 nights here over the Xmas hols and had a warm welcome when I finally found the B&B! I was a bit disappointed in my room but hey, it didn't cost much but mine didn't look like any of the bedrooms on their website! However, it was cleaned etc almost every day and the 'buffet breakfast' was more than ample but mainly consisted of the Italian style one - croissants, brioche and cakes!! However there was also cornflakes and 'Dario' makes a lovely cheese omelette if requested! There was no need to eat lunch! LOL! They were always friendly and cheerful (him and his lovely Dad Giuseppe) yet not at all intrusive! Much better service than in a 5* hotel!
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2016
David

Just the ticket!

It was our first visit to Italy and our stay at The Secret Garden just added to our experience and we were looked after as soon as we arrived (with a refreshing glass of homemade Limoncello) by Dario and his family. The B&B is in ideal location to be able to explore the area and the train station, beach, buses, supermarket and shops are all to hand. There are also plenty of restaurants to eat at - we enjoyed going to the Trattoria Italia, getting an evening gelato at Delle Rose, eating massive pizzas at Pizzeria All'Angolo (close to the B&B/train station) ... we certainly ate well! Now that we're back from our holiday, we've realised just how lucky we were to stay at The Secret Garden and would recommend to others.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2015
lyndon

Excellent well recomended

All you would expect nice location excellent hosts.
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2015
Jackie

Secret Garden

The Secret Garden was a great place to stay. It was very clean. We had a little problem on the 2nd day but it was immediately taken care of, we were moved to another room. I would have loved to have had fresh fruit for breakfast, only thing lacking. Margarhert and Dario were great with assisting with tours and information.
I would highly recommend the Secret Gardens for a stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2015
Rachael

A wonderful (and truly secret) B&B...

My partner and I stayed here for 1 week and loved it.
Set amidst a beautiful lemon/orange grove, the top floor B&B is in an exquisite old building. Piano itself is lovely too - there are some great little ristorantes for if the travel to Sorrento is too much (although Sorrento itself is amazing and always worth the effort), however be aware that Piano is very residential - so if that's not your thing then staying here might not be for you!

The room was huge and in keeping with the rest of the accomodation. The only drawback was that the bathroom was not ensuite and the toilet wasn't the best... Really wasn't the best - in fact one of the most temperamental pieces of plumbing I've ever encountered! However, I'm sure most people wouldn't care as much about this (my OH certainly didn't) and though the staff did offer us to switch rooms, I politely declined as the room itself was great... And I'd already unpacked...

The breakfast was tasty and sweet, served buffet-style in a pretty pink room. Again this might not suit everybody, but we enjoyed it.

All in all, wonderful welcoming staff and a lovely holiday. I'd recommend The Secret Garden to couples who are after a truly authentic, non-touristy experience, and don't mind a bit of a walk off the beaten track!

One tip: print out a map before you travel, because it truly is tucked away out of sight - it took us over an hour to find it!
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2015
Allan

Peaceful and delightful stay in Piano Di Sorrento

We have just returned from Piano Di Sorrento and were really pleased to have found this delightful bed and breakfast away from the hustle and bustle of Sorrento. The owners have created a really comfortable home from home on the top floor of an 18th century villa surrounded by lemon and orange groves in a walled garden. There is a large lounge, a breakfast room and 7 bedrooms all individually styled. There is free WiFi which I could only get to work in reception. There are 53 steps to climb to get to the front door so the Secret Garden is probably not suitable for anybody with mobility problems. The bed was comfortable, always plenty of hot water in the en-suite and the linen and towels were changed regularly. The breakfast was good for the price we paid. The property is kept very clean although there are some signs of wear and tear in the decor. Its a 6 or 7 minute walk to Piano Di Sorrento railway station which is two stops (5 minutes) from Sorrento for just over 1 euro each way. There are some good restaurants nearby we really liked Bistro Delle Rose and L'Antica Cantina.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Mar 2015
Michelle

Small b and b, basic accommodation.

The secret garden was a nice place to stay and it could not be faulted for the price we paid. However as the weather was bad during our stay we spent more time in the room than we planned. The rooms don't have WiFi and could do with some new beds. The hotel staff however are very friendly and helpful.
8/10
Excellent
18 Nov 2014
DJ

Pleasing Autumn stay

We visited from England for a week and were pleased with our experience. We travelled by car and used the nearby car park, and were assigned room 4 off the common lounge. It was not too difficult to find and we arrived in-between the official opening hours of the reception, but this was no problem. Pressing the buzzer gains access initially, after which your set of keys can be used for comings and goings. The building has multiple occupants and this hotel is on the second floor up a spiral staircase. We were greeted by a glass of Limoncello and well spoken English. Our room had a mini balcony with sea view and a separate area (very useful) with an additional single bed, small fridge and tea/coffee facilities along with an air conditioning unit (we didn't use this in November, just opened the full-height windows to the balcony). The double bed was a good size but not the most comfortable (ok for a week) The breakfast selection was toast, ham and omlettes (fresh from their own chickens), a selection of jam/chocolate spread, cereal with hot/cold milk and a selection of sweet options along with your choice of hot/cold drinks.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2014
Paul

friendly hideaway

Very quiet and pleasant place for an enjoyable stay. None of the glitz and impersonal service in Sorrento! Locals very helpful and friendly. A map would make it even easier to reach local attractions such as the harbour and the shops.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2014
Paul

Piano di Sorrento more authentic than Sorrento

We had a wonderful time here,just a short & easy train-ride from Sorrento itself. Because we based ourselves here for 6 days, we were able to discover many delights of Piano di Sorrento, which is more authentic (& food is cheaper!) than touristy Sorrento. Restaurants, bars & shops aplenty as well as a free beach!
But it can be a confusing maze of little streets, so it is such a pity that we had to search all this out for ourselves - a map of the town would be a great help, especially in initially finding The Secret Garden.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2014
Martin

Autumn Break

Small family run B&B in quiet suburb of Sorrento but with excellent transport connections via local railway/ bus network.

Comfortable en-suite room and tastefully furnished throughout with character only found in older buildings.

Stayed for a week but on a hectic tourist schedule so really only slept and breakfasted at the hotel, we prefer a quieter less organised life and this suited us.

Breakfast was a combination of cold egg/ ham and local pastries/ cakes - limited choice but ample to start the day with a selection of coffee/ teas available to order.

Hotel style facilities limited but it is a mid-priced B&B so exactly as expected.

We walked miles on our visit, local bars and restaurants a bit limited off season but overall a great holiday.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Oct 2014
Becky

Charming, friendly hotel full of character.

This hotel is outside of Sorrento in a district called Piano di Sorrento. As such, it is tranquil and away from the tourist hubbub. The hotel is well sign posted however you arrive in Piano and the owners couldn't be more helpful and friendly.
8/10
Excellent
18 Aug 2014
Jules

A truly authentic experience!

We booked in for 9 days during August. On arriving at Naples airport there is a coach which costs around 5 euros which takes you into the centre of Piano and from there it is about a 5 to 10 minute walk to the hotel. We were very taken with the hotel, hosts and surroundings and we had a corner room which had enchanting views of the mountains and a distant view of the sea. Our hosts were convivial but never intrusive and the hotel itself is set in a quiet but central part of town and set in lovely gardens festoned with lemon trees. Sorrento is a short train ride away if you are looking for the touristy hustle and bustle but Piano itself has some charming restaurants and bars which offered good value for money and great local hospitality and are a 5 to 10 minute walk away from the hotel and we found this useful as the last train back from Sorrento is at around 9.30pm so we felt far from stranded. To sum up we couldnt have enjoyed our stay more the place had real character and we managed to pack in a great deal of sightseeing as the train was in close proximity (Naples is about an hour on the train, Pompeii about 30 mins) and the beach is about a 10 minute walk away. Charming place sad to leave.
8/10
Excellent
31 Jul 2014
Verified traveler

Nice hotel in a wonderful town, away from tourists

Nice town out of sorrento. Has everything you need close by. Getting into sorrento takes 5 minutes by train. The beach is 10 minutes walk(make sure to use lift). Overall great, peaceful place to stay.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2014
Lath

Truly a Secret Garden!! The Secrets Out!!!

This hotel is more of a B&B which is situated outside Naples in the nearby town of Piano Di Sorrento! It is a very posh B&B and gives a very focused service as a result, with a nice breakfast room lounge with fresh pastries, cappucinos, coffees and teas and with fresh lemon and orange juice. When I say fresh, I mean picked off the garden tree where lemons and oranges are the fruit of the tree. Another thing to note, Sorrento is a town full of lemons and oranges, so when it is nicknamed Land of Lemons and Oranges, it means exactly that!
I found the staff very helpful, lovely and affectionate. Giovanni, a Neopolitan gentleman, was amazing and very helpful indeed. I am only sorry that i didn't learn more Italian than I could have done as he was very engaging. When I arrived in Naples, I had an issue with my lost luggage so checked-in late but Giovanni was understanding. Other staff members were very nice even though I did not get their name. The room I got was the Double Room and was very plush and romantic. Though I was on my own, I felt spoilt and favoured and comfortable. The only thing to say was that since I travelled there in February, the weather was still somewhat cold and heating was sparse in the room. But all else was fine with the hotel. The reception is not manned constantly so if you need anything, its best to try anticipate your needs and inform the staff in the breakfast time, which is 8:30 - 10am. Location to hotel has signs easy to find!
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2014
Jonathan

Charming Hotel

The garden and building were beautiful and charming and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The walls were a bit thin so we could hear the neighboring guests but the stay over all was quite pleasant. We would stay here again if we come back to the area.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2014
Sierra

Awesome place to stay

Traveling Europe for two months and this is by far one of the best places I've stayed. Friendly staff, delicious breakfast, amazing view, good location, over all - great place to stay for a great price!
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2013
Verified traveler

Great for a short stay

It is more a B&B than hotel but a lovely place and really nice and friendly staff. It is has a feel of it being used more by locals than foreigners, perfect for a short stay

Great but is needed to be a little better sign posted as it does live up to its name as the secret as the secret garden, a sign at the main door and at the top of the stair well and a note to show where the bell is.
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2013
KT

Nice B$B

The room we ( my daughter and I) stayed is very clean and comfortable with a huge private bathroom next door. Owner is very friendly and helpful, She printed bus timetable for us and gave us direction for surroundings. She even got up earlier to prepare our breakfast because we had to leave before the usual breakfast time. Very nice breakfast (lots choice and plenty).
Although it is not in the centre of Sorrento, it is very easy to reach by the train (two stops). It is close to train station (about 8-10 mins walking) and there is clear sign to lead you to the B&B (look for the post outside the station and at turning point on the street).
We stayed for three nights and was very satisfied.
8/10
Excellent
04 May 2013
Gina

Traditional Italian Hospitatilty

Pretty traditional Italian B&B. The staff were very accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. Had family staying in Sorrento were it was extremely busy, so was pleased to have somewhere quiet to relax. The local restaurants were cheap and the food of excellent quality. Well located for anyone attending a wedding at Villa Fondi (10 min walking distance). The B&B is set in a beautiful citrus garden heavily scented by Orange Blossom.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2013
s_p

wonderful stay

We stayed here for 5 days. The manager was lovely and more than willing to help with anything we asked for. The room was very cleaned every day with the only downside of this being that they took the glasses away to wash and didn't bring them back! Its easy to ask for more though. We had a really big room with a separate bedroom and living area.
The relais is in piano not Sorrento which was clear when booking but the train was very quick and the station close to the relais. We enjoyed being in piano as we were able to access other towns such as sant agnello and the gorgeous beach in meta.
We honestly loved staying in the secret garden and would recommend it!
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2013
Bill and Sue

Home away from home

This B&B is a 5 minute walk from the train station and the village, and felt like our own home. Proprietors are very nice and make a banging cup of cappucino @ breakfast. They recommended a family-run restaurant 2 blocks away which we loved. Train to Sorrento runs every 30 minutes (then a 4 minute train ride). I'm too nervous to walk the 20 minutes to Sorrento on the narrow road (once was enough to convince me to use the train). We felt like we got a true taste of Italy - I hope you get the chance to enjoy this B&B.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2012
Dave

Lovely base for couples

This is a dwelling on the 3rd floor of a large house in the urban area of Piano Di Sorrento. It is not really a hotel but more of a guest house. The satff and cleanliness were excellent as was the room we had. Breakfast is Continental and plentyful and the staff were happy to make fesh Expresso etc if requested.
We stayed for 2 weeks in late September, the rooms were cleaned and clean ample towels etc provided every day.
The Secret Garden is in a secluded area and at the top of 59 steps of a large spirral stair case. Vehicle access to the garden is very limited (taxis will not drive down the actual road but will pick-up and drop of at the rear of the Bassilca St Michelle some 100m away). Although the train station and town Plazas are only some 10 minute walk this is not a location for those who have mobility or health difficulties.
6/10
Pleasant
01 Apr 2012
Brian and Wanda

Not impressed

As previous reviewers have mentioned, this hotel is not in Sorrento centre and is hard to find.
We arrived on Friday 23rd March, before the season started and there was nobody who spoke english and this remained the case for the whole week.
We had to find our way around by trial and error, but that was not so bad.
If you like ham and cheese or cheese and ham for breakfast, accompanied by lukewarm coffee you will love it here?
Hopefully there will be staff here in the season, because the owner, who is very nice but no english, does not do cleaning or more interesting breakfasts.
We will not be returning.
8/10
Excellent
01 Jan 2012
Jerry

Would stay again.

The room was small but comfortable. The building is quite old, early 1800's I believe, but nicely converted to a bed and breakfast. The staff were very friendly and helpfull, especially Elaina, sp?. The location to the train station was great, just a short walk down some quaint streets and alleys where you get a nice feel for daily life in this part of Italy. The neighborhood was fine and it felt safe enough, and it was quiet. Just a short train ride to downtown Sorrento and all it has to offer. I visited in December and it was a bit cold and rainy, but I imagine that the area is very nice in the spring, summer, and fall.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2011
Diana

A relaxing and friendly break near Sorrento.

The Secret Garden is as comfortable as staying with favourite friends. It is not like an impersonal hotel. When Elina asks where you're going today, it's because she's interested and she wants you to have the best time possible. Her recommendations for food, especially gelato were excellent. We had room 2 and 3, a twin with bath/ shower and double with shower which are at the top of the house, up some stairs from the breakfast room.This worked well since we have 2 teenage sons so they could 'hang' in their room or come down In the evening to sit on the sofa's and chat or use the computer or sit out on the high veranda. Piano di Sorrento is quieter than Sorrento but being only 2 stops away on the train (less than a 10 min journey) was fine with the station 5 mins walk from the Secret Garden and trains running every half hour or so. The Secret Garden is tricky to find but Elena arranged a taxi to pick us up from Naples Airport and then met us in a nearby piazza when the taxi arrived. Yet another example of the personal service you get staying here. Breakfast was a delicious continental style each morning with pastries, fruit, yoghurt, cold meat, cheese and bread with fresh juice and plenty of coffee.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
08 Oct 2010
Laura

The Secret Garden Relais

Piano di Sorrento was a typical Italian town, it was less touristy, which in some ways were nice but meant there wasn't an awfull lot to do. We had stayed in sorrento for the two nights before moving onto Piano, I would reccomend staying actually in sorrento town, lovely buzzy place lot's of restuarants and shops. You can get the train from Piano di Sorrento to Sorrento which takes about 5 minutes and costs a couple of euro's return. We did that on one of our evenings in Piano as there wasn't many places to eat in locally.

The pool at the hotel was not what we expected, it was out the ground, very small and not clean, it was over shaddowed by trees and was surrounded by an untened patio area. However the small beach in Piano was beautiful, they are privately owned but you only need to pay for a sun lounger to use the beach which was about 7 euros and was worth it, the water was lovely and would be perfect for people with children. Be warned the walk down to the beach was a steep zig zagged road, its fine if you are quite fit and able but not so good if you struggle with up hill walking. I wouldn't have changed my visit to Piano Di Sorrento, because it was great to expereince a more rural side of Italy (we had already stayed in Ravello and Sorrento) however I probably wouldn't want to go for a whole week. I will say though the last night of the holiday in piano, my partner and I got a takeaway pizza and sat on the roof terrace looking over the town and the sea and by chance there was a huge firework display that had been layed on for a passing cruisliner, which was quite simply amazing.
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2010
Tracey

Off the Sorrento main drag

Despite our room shortage problem, we were extremely happy in our Piano villa.
Only a few minutes walk to the train station to get to Sorrento or Pompei and away from the hussle and bussle of the Sorrento main drag. If you are relaxed and not in any hurry, this should not be a problem.
Very pleasant, roomy property. A hidden palazzo. Would definitely stay again if going back to the Amalfi coast. Also did not have the price tag of a Sorrento or Positano hotel. If you are on a budget and can live without the view, a great place to stay.
8/10
Excellent
07 Aug 2010
Peter

Enjoyed my stay

This was an oasis of calm in the hustle and bustle of sorrento. Room was nice and spacious. Waking up with sun and nice gentle breeze was splendid. Honesty bar at very reasonable prices. Very nice breakfast on terrace or airy breakfast room. Free wifi. Laura very helpful. Short walk from station.

Downsides computer room and breakfast room part of owners apartment. Slight lack of organization. Make sure you print map from google to help you find the place.

If you want the full us type of hotel with a lift/ elevator, hermetically sealed airconditioning, and full service desk, this place is not for you. If you want to stay in a lovely building, away from the busy centre of sorrento and have a relaxing time, you'll enjoy it.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2010
paul

a lovely place

the secret garden was almost everything that i expected apart from the alley way which led to the front gate, quite narrow and cars using it, once through the front gate it was a sight to behold, what with the orange and lemon groves it was impressive. once in the hotel and checked in the staff were excellent, so helpful especially laura who could not do enough for you and was full of information about everything. breakfast was ok apart from the stale bread but i think that was due to us being the only guests, there was a wide selection of cakes all very moreish.it is close to the train station and only 10 mins into sorrento. overall it is a beautiful hotel, close to amenities, very friendly and helpful staff and i would not hesitate to use this hotel again
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Oct 2009
P

Very warm welcome

The people running the Secret Garden were lovely and very helpful. Our room was clean and comfortable, no frills but considering the price we paid we didn't expect any. We were a bit disappointed by the size and state of the pool but overall had a very enoyable stay.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2009
Veronica

beautiful place!!

we stayed for 6 nights and found the Secret Garden to be ideal!! the location is in a small town outside sorrento but only two stops (approx 10mins) away on the local train line which is very near by. The staff were lovely and very attentive, which contributed to our overall satisfaction!! Would love to return to Sorrento and the Secret Garden would be my no.1 choice. thanks for a great holiday!

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