Name: Hotel Royal Positano
Address: Viale Pasitea, 344, Positano, 84017, IT

Hotel Royal Positano

Amalfi Coast · Italy

50 reviews shown

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2026

Jennifer

Hotel needs maintenance. Staff eas very helpful.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

07 Jul 2026

Neil

It’s old and not close to anything

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

06 Jul 2026

STEVEN

The other reviews are true. This place is old, antiquated and in disrepair. It is desperately in need of a complete remodel. For example, an actual key is used to lock and unlock the door to your room. Ugly stained carpet, old broken fixtures, mold stained grout, small TV, wifi that barely works, walls in need of painting. Also, they never warned us that you have to climb over 1000 steps from Positano straight up to the hotel. I reserved a balcony with a Seaview. I got the balcony but there was a tree with branches needing trimming that obstructed the view. It is not worth the cost.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Daniel

Perfect place to stay

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Ahmet

Beautiful view

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

christopher

clean and modern room. Staff was excellent and very accommodating. Big breakfast with lots of options. Air conditioning and a great pool to cool off in! Parking available which is a HUGE deal when visiting Positano. superb view. Would def recommend staying here!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Michele

The pool was fantastic!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Karell

El hotel y la habitación 10/10, 100% recomendado.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Marlene

We enjoyed our stay! Nice room but especially enjoyed the terrace and view! Pool was also great! Highly recommend!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Carlos

Treated us right and room was ample for 4 guest. There is a back entrance (stairs of course), but it’s a shorter route than what Google Maps originally showed us from the port. Porter from the port took our bags straight to the hotel (at a cost of $10 euros per bag). Well worth it; almost a necessity.
Hotel staff was friendly and I would definitely go there again. Rooms smelled amazing.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

12 Jun 2026

Karlie

This hotel is extremely dated, run down and in major need of refurbishment. The only thing remarkable was the view. Our rooms were absolutely disgusting. I have never seen a folding chair in a hotel room, a dirty futon, a side table that was 6” off the floor, broken shower handle you could cut your hand on… and so on. There was a cigarette burn on the counter, no coffee maker, and the hair dryer wasn’t even good enough to dry your nails! When I asked for a washcloth they told me, “we don’t provide those.” What?! Who brings their own washcloth to a hotel?!
Breakfast buffet was subpar, and the head server was rude.
The hallways are completely run down, so much so I almost tripped on the stairs because the carpet was torn.
There mate too many other nice places to stay. I would never recommend this hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Ernest

Great view. Good value for the price. Some great restaurants easy walking distance and not hard to get there by taxi. It is high up so great views but a long walk down. Not for the mobility challenged.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Moises

clean room, great views, great staff, a home feeling.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Richard

Lovely hotel with amazing views of Positano. Pleasant walk paths with exceptional views to the center of town, the beach, and ferry services. Great staff! Breakfast included. Conveniently located at a bus stop which is a very practical means of getting back up the side of the mountain to the property. Good air conditioning and wifi. Parking available at some cost but is still convenient.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Kim

Updating hair dryers would be nice as the resort had limited hair dryers at front desk

Family

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2026

Cullen

Lovely views, great balcony spaces, and friendly staff who made our stay here effortless. Breakfast is worth the extra charge; it was the largest buffet selection we experienced on our trip. It was enjoyable to be higher up in the city as it was quieter. Would recommend walking uphill from the hotel to experience more local shops and grocery stores. To maintain your sanity, DO NOT walk yourself and your suitcase to the hotel. Pay the porters. Or, if you must, take the road, not the stairs.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Kelly

Great view, nice pool, room was large and bed comfortable. The hotel is a bit maze like and it's confusing what hallways and elevators go where.

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

Carmen

The view from the ocean view room is breathtaking! The grounds are absolutely gorgeous and the staff is friendly!

Make sure to have an espresso and watch the sunrise

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Brandon

Couldn’t of asked for a better room especially because we were given an upgrade complimentary, breakfast was amazing loads of options everything was tasty and well presented, staff were amazing towards me and my partner very friendly and approachable

Self

2/10

Poor

19 May 2026

Ameen

The property was very outdated and not properly maintained as well not so clean. Unfortunately, the room I was given had bedbugs, which completely ruined the end of my vacation. I only booked one night before flying home the next day, and I returned covered in bites all over my body. Overall, it was a very disappointing and uncomfortable experience.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

MANOHAR SINGH

The staff was really great and helpful. Breakfast was fresh and yummy 😋

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Catherine

There was a big selection of breakfast items to choose from. Different varities of coffee and juice.
Lunch and dinner was also really good.
The staff were extremely helpful in getting us what we needed and made excellent choices of things to try and to do.

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Kaitlyn

I am so happy I booked this room. After reading reviews, I was a bit hesitant, but this room was amazing! The hotel itself is a bit dated, but it was just perfect. I booked an internal view and we ended up getting upgraded to the MOST BEAUTIFUL balcony view facing the city and it was just perfect. The shower was great, everything was clean, and the free breakfast was great. The air conditioning worked great. The layout of the hotel is a bit confusing, but you’ll figure it out. We came in May 2026, so sadly the pool does not open until June. On our last morning, we were going to play tennis, but it rained the night before so we decided against it, as the courts were wet. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone and would definitely come back. Overall, this is not the nicest hotel I’ve ever stayed at, but you can’t beat the price and the views.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 May 2026

Rafid

Property is old, but the basics are there. It’s a way from the ferry is not only 5 to 10 minutes as they say you have to walk from the ferry to the center and this is including stairs to get to the bus that will stop in front of the hotel. breakfast is very good. The stuff is very helpful. expect to be a lot if you want to visit the Amalfi coast..

4/10

Poor

10 May 2026

Jagjit

Rooms were very outdated, and did not feel clean. The budget breakfast was not very good and choices were limited. Location was not great as well, far from most things. Staff was friendly but hotel was Far from great. Would not stay again.

Family

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2026

Marina

Location is not easy to reach, but view was amazing! Small room for 3 people, complicated walk inside hotel, like maze. Breakfast is good. Stuff is very friendly.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2026

Brooks

Place was very nice. Staff communication with first time visitors to Positano could be improved by reassuring guests on 3rd party porter service.
Beautiful views. Have cocktail on patio outside restaurant.
Important tip: Take bus up and down from beach area. Trust and use Blue or Green Porters if you have large suitcases that will be tough to place on the bus.

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2026

Simon

Property had parking which was €50 per day and lasted until 12 the day after. Pool is only open between June and September time and the A/C only is on during the summer months. Very very good location, either walk down steps (10 mins to centre but careful are uneven) or the local bus which is internal Positano. Buy the ticket from the local tabaccheria for cheaper prices. WiFi is not that strong in some areas. The breakfast was unforgettable and had a lot on offer. Staff very friendly too

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2026

Corey

Restaurant staff was very accommodating with dietary preferences. Made me a pasta meal not on menu when I was not able to find anything I could eat.

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Dec 2025

Emmanuel

Everything is good … nothing less

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2025

Phyllis

Very nice property and accommodation for the price. I like the location, the public beach access and local bus transportation are near hotel. Not easily walkable down and up 800 steps to the village of Positano, taxis are $40-50 each ride one way, but the hotel did have parking on the street for scooters and small cars if you rent those. Large nice pool which was closed for the season. Delicious free breakfast with my reservation. The room was very clean and large with ample closet space and large patio. It was a bit dated. Tree outside room blocked view of the village and water, but I could see the mountain. I would definitely stay here again. Quick response by reception to requests. Mateo at reception was very professional and helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Matthew

Lovely stay - a longer walk than expected but it added to the charm and experience of Positano!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Milena

The bathroom were a little outdated and not the cleanest in general, nothing found however felt like it could've used a good scrub down given the price/level of the hotel.
Staff was great and helpful when required. Breakfast was good when the food was there… i found that every day I had to ask or be waiting for more food to be put out and often the eggs were cold or I had to ask for more as cold cuts/cheese and eggs +veggies/sausage were empty. Pool said to be closed at1800 however every day we got there at around 1630 pool was already closed off with vacuum in it which was frustrating. Awesome view of Positano as shown in photo, we had an “ocean view” room. I liked the place however expected slightly higher standards given the price paid.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2025

Nathan

A bit dated and run down, but overall clean and a good value

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Francois

Very nice view from balcony. Big washroom and spacious room. Very nice breakfast with view. Need to walk a lot to get into the floor and room. Hotel should've talked more about the luggage service. We thought it was a scam, but they were very useful to move luggage around.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Gurjap

Everything was perfect, spacious room, amazing staff and reception. Helpful and made the stay worth it! Will definitely return back! 10/10

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2025

Andrea

A wonderful stay of my-

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2025

samaneh

Very nice view from the restaurant & rooms balcony.
However, need to take so many stairs to get there. It totally worth to send luggages by lift services.
Staffs are nice, but everything is kind of too old. It's time to have a nice renovation.

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2025

Sarah

We were nervous about staying here after reading reviews but had a lovely stay and felt that the hotel was a great option given the price. Yes, it would benefit from new carpet in the hallways and the rooms could be updated, but overall it was certainly nice enough to sleep in, with very helpful staff, clean rooms, and very attractive grounds and pool. Short walk to main areas of Positano but lots of stairs!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2025

Bann

The staff were so friendly and the hotel location is near the city centre. We had an amazing see view and we really enjoyed our staying at the hotel. We wished if they had better/ fresher towels and beddings.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Heather

We had a pleasant experience at this hotel. Stunning view!

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2025

Marcela

Balcony room view and location was great! Comfy bed and room was spacious enough. We hiked up from ferry which was more of a hike then we thought but doable and worth view!

Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Oct 2025

Martha Olivia

The room was not very clean. As a matter of fact, the first room we were given, the couch , sofa bed broke when my husband sat. I was very tired and went to take a nap. I removed the duvet and found a hair, looked like a pubic hair and close to it, a stain on the sheets. I had my husband call the front desk and I had them move us. I have attached of that too.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Oct 2025

margaret

My wife and daughter arrived, checking in, the hotel is old, needs a serious facelift, the room was dirty, they found countless hairs all over the bed sheets and comforter. The desk was missing a chair to sit at, the rooms were small and were what we feel were properly depicted in the pictures. My wife spoke with the front desk, was shown other rooms and then quickly checked out after staying there for about an hour. The front desk was receptive, tried it wasn't the staffs fault it was just the rooms weren't clean and were very run down.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Walter

We had an amazing stay! The customer service was outstanding — everyone was so friendly and helpful. The rooms were spotless and very comfortable, and the location couldn’t have been more perfect. The food at the hotel restaurant was absolutely delicious, and the facilities were beautiful and well-maintained. Highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a wonderful experience!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2025

Sandeep

Good hotel

Nice hotel excellent views from the bar/restaurant terrace. Good and plenty selection of breakfast. My only bad point is to get to the room from the reception. Long windy walks through two elevators. Not easy with the luggage. Otherwise no problem good hotel and good staff

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Oct 2025

Dean

Good property but needs an upgrade. Little tired. Particularly the “restaurant”.

Be great to have a shuttle that operates in evening into town and back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Cody

Joseph was hands down the most helpful person I have ever encountered. Incredibly nice, great recommendations, and helped tremendously with my proposal.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

LUISA

Would stay there again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2025

Megan

Had a great trip to Positano! Like many other reviews this hotel needs some updates around the property.

However I will say we appreciated the maids and cleaning staff(room was also refreshed perfectly!) fresh towels everyday, great balcony and a lot it had to offer. The bus is amazing and a MUST use if you stay here. Breakfast was also very nice and they have a wonderful patio to dine on if the weather is nice- breakfast staff are very attentive and kind.

Leisure Partner