Il Saraceno

Italy , La Spezia
RIOMAGGIORE , Loc. Ava
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50 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

Angela

Excellent property and very safe. Would highly recommend. Room was clean and had excellent air conditioning which was very much appreciated after spending the day outside in the 30 degree sun. Balcony was great to enjoy an after dinner drink and cappuccino with pastries in the morning. The communication with the owner was excellent! Will be back!

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Viviana

I had an absolutely lovely experience at this B&B. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and at ease. The hosts were warm, and attentive. My room was spotless, cozy, and well-equipped with everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

The location was perfect: quiet and peaceful, yet close to everything I wanted to explore. I would absolutely stay here again and recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and personal touch while traveling.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

Lynne

Maunia was attentive to all stages if our arrival, stay and departure. The room was clean, the bed very comfortable and having a balcony was an added bonus.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2025

Jessica

Once we found it we were pleased. It was comfortable and convenient

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2024

John

The location was very convenient - just 10 minutes walk to Piazza Tasso. The room was clean and modern but a bit small. We really enjoyed the balcony and would have our coffee and breakfast outside. There was not any real breakfast but some pre-packaged toast and cereal was provided. The whole check in process was done over the phone and we only saw our host for a moment on our last day. Meeting us in person at check in would have made us feel more welcome and make the process easier.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2024

Tamara

Convenient Sorrento Stay

Once we found the place and got checked-in, it was fine….didnt realize it was an apartment building with basically a unit turned into 3 individual rooms….expected a B&B Building on its own….didnt read check in process close enough because I have never rented a room like this through hotels.com site…..took some time figuring out how to get in building once we found it….room was smaller than we have had, but was clean…not fancy……not really breakfast included as all the pictures show, but was ok for one night and convenient to main square and train

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2024

Linxi

Recommended B&B

Good location next to train station; responsive host who surprised us with Prosecco when they learned we were celebrating a birthday; cleaning every day and Lavazza coffee machine

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2023

Suzanne D

The property was easy to find, room and patio clean and bright. We found the bed quite comfortable and the owner to be a true gem. All communication was addressed quickly and efficiently. We wish we had planned more than one night in beautiful Sorrento!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2022

Natalia

The B&B was the best place we stayed at in all of Italy for our 2 week honeymoon. It was clean, the owners are SUPER nice, and breakfasts were great. Would definitely stay there again if we ever go back to Sorrento.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2022

Abigail

We had a very nice short stay at Il Saraceno. The host was very kind and accommodating. It was very clean and we enjoyed breakfast each morning on our private balcony. This is located within a large apartment complex which we did not expect, however it was quiet and safe.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2022

Katherine

Great stay! Convenient location, nice breakfast, room was comfortable and had everything we needed. Owner was friendly and gave us helpful recommendations for the area.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2022

Verified traveler

Great location.

Great location and nice flexible hosts. The building was secure and has a small elevator. Our room was spacious and clean. If you are a light sleeper ask for a room in the back. Breakfast is left in your room the night before. Disappointed and surprised to be served day old pastry/bread in Italy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2022

Sara

Great stay for Sorrento wedding !

Such a great stay, good location, all the comforts and clean and everyone we met so helpful and friendly! Bonus of fresh sheets and towels mid stay (4 nights) breakfast was super with great coffee. Highly recommend.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2022

Vanessa

one word…awesome!

This place was cozy and just the perfect size for my mom and I. It has the cutest little balcony. The owners are very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was above and beyond what we expected. The cleanliness standard are top notch. Truly exceeded all exceptions in a good way! We would stay here again in a heartbeat. Also, it is conveniently close to the main part of town and the bus/train station.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2021

vincent

We have stayed at many places, traveled Italy twice

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2021

Amy

We made a last minute decision to go to Sorrento and we are so glad that we found this amazing B&B! Delicious breakfast included. Fresh croissants, bread, yogurt, juice, hard boiled eggs and an array of meat and cheese. Every evening we returned to a sparkling clean room and a delicious surprise such as a shot of Limoncello, or a glass of wine. It's a short walk to the center of the town, which was perfect because it kept the noise of the town to a minimum. However, ear plugs were provided if you needed them. The owner is wonderful and was always happy to help. I highly recommend this wonderful B&B!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2021

Cindy

Great location close to everything. Beautiful room with everything you need.Breakfast was waiting for you in your fridge every day. The host is super nice and helpful. I would stay there again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Very nice place in a great location and they are very friendly!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2020

Hilary

Sorrento gem

Manuia and Michele were kind and friendly hosts. The room was clean and had a beautiful terrace. We were given water every day and they provided masks for our use as well. Overall it was a comfortable and nice stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

A nice hotel

Beat expectations. Great room, good location, great value.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2020

Luke

Fantastic

Lovely b&b with exceptionally helpful owners. Highly recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2019

Emily

We had a fantastic stay here. The hosts were so friendly and welcoming, nothing was too much effort. The little balcony in the room was a lovely spot to have breakfast and the location was great, only a short walk to the train station and main squares.
It was noisy at times with the general hustle and bustle of the neighbourhood, but only serves to add to the atmosphere! The noise can easily be blocked out by shutting the window and using the air conditioning instead.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Our welcome to the property was great and we were provided with a free upgrade to an apartment. The host(s) were very pleasant and accommodating. The apartment was cleaned everyday. The European breakfast provided was perfect with a view of the ocean from the balcony. Great location and within easy walking distance to all amenities.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2019

Tim

We highly recommend this B&B. The owners speak fluent English and are extremely professional. The place is beautiful, clean and very well maintained. The owners helped us find both things to do as well as restaurants we might enjoy. The location is quiet, bed was comfortable, the air conditioning excellent and the morning breakfast brilliant! You will definitely enjoy your stay here.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2019

Meghan

Great stay

Our stay was wonderful. Our hosts were very helpful and so accommodating. They provided us with great knowledge of the area and gave great suggestions. The accommodation was very comfortable and in a great location (5 min walk to the center of town). The room was great, plenty of space and beautifully presented. Breakfast each morning was a real delight.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The bedroom, bathroom and balcony were fantastic as were our wonderful hosts. Breakfast was delicious and we loved the fact we could have it on our own balcony every morning.
As our room was directly outside the breakfast area we were woken up every morning and the coffee machine only had milk available once in the 4 days we were there.
However nothing could dampen our wonderful trip and Luis went out of his way to help us with taxi’s, restaurants, trips and trains!!!!
The beer on our first day and the wine on our last night were just wonderful finishing touches. 💖

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2019

Verified traveler

It was central to all eminities. Place was lovely, people lovely and helpful.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2019

Verified traveler

The owners were most welcoming and attentive. They were genuinely nice people.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2019

William

Definitely Recommend

We had an amazing time and our hosts were so gracious.
Close to the train station, so a great location as well!
I would definitely recommend them.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2019

Kevin

Excellent home base in Sorrento

The hosts were excellent and very welcoming. Even got a welcome drink when we arrived. The place is beautifully renovated and very secure and quiet. The bathroom had a great shower. The breakfast served was perfect with lots of variety to eat and drink. The hosts were very quick to respond by WhatsApp as we needed them during our stay. The only negative is that the walls are pretty paper thin as you can easily hear people in the common area and hear the tv of the people in the room next door. The hosts understand this can be a bit of a nuisance and provide ear plugs regularly as needed. I found those worked perfectly when sleeping. Would definitely stay here again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

A perfect stay and the hosts are very welcoming. They really go above and beyond to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Highly recommended.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Clean and Cozy Place; Needs Better Communication

Il Saraceno is within walking distance to the center. There’s a local supermarket and within walking distance to the train station. About 10 min. Clean and cozy rooms, a balcony for a quick breakfast. Manuia (Michele’s Wife) was very inviting. She made our breakfast to go with a note as we needed to leave very early the next morning. She also supplied ear plugs/ extra pillows for our comfort. Ear plugs are used as walls are thin and they worked.
The only things that could use improvements : the communication with Michele needs to be better. I had reached out to him via e-mail and was unresponsive. I had to reach out to him again via Hotels.com and there he responded that he got my e-mail a week later. We also whatsapped him on our way to Sorrento and he never responded creating a bit of anxciety for us. It was marked read and no response. Sometimes. Just a simple “OK” or “See you later” eases the anxiety for a traveler. Another thing I saw were other guests that were checking in were given tastes of the limoncello, but we weren’t provided. As I also read, other guests got a lemon soap as they departed, in which we never got as well.
Other than that, Manuia was accommodating and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2018

Mark

FIRST CLASS EXPERIENCE, BY TOP CLASS PEOPLE

Il Saraceno words can't describe how wonderful staying here was. Michele , Manuia and Luis made this trip to Sorrento extra special. A very inviting and warm welcome. Breakfast everyday has been beautifully fresh and the tiny details and personal touches are first class. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2018

Cosimo

Very clean, good breakfast and Michele is very friendly, always giving advice on where to go in Sorrento. Would return! 7 minute walk from main Sorrento train station.

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Close to train station and close to main part of town, it was a little difficult to find at first and the room was pretty small, but pleace was very clean and the hosts were a super sweet couple!!:)

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2018

Charlotte

Excellent

Superb hosts. Gorgeous room - really well looked after. Would highly recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Great place to stay

Great place to stay cloae to the main square. Staff were very friendly,helpful, caring and available when needed. Lovely breakfast which uou could have on your own balcony. Room was very clean, great for a few nights stay.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2018

Adam

Relaxing couples retreat.

Beautifully decorated apartment, very recently decorated by the looks of it. Very nice continental breakfast. Location is a 5 minute walk from the main town square - the coast is then a further 5 or 10 minute stroll from there. About 1.5 hour bus from Naples airport (was about £10 and the easiest way to get to the town of Sorrento). Slightly less important at, but great air con & WiFi as well. Would definitely go again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2018

Steven

Excellent B&B in great location.

Very friendly proprietor's who gave great local area advice. Fixed me a breakfast to go with a nice card and lemon soap gift when I departed early in morning. Very comfortable bedroom and nice bathroom. Balcony was very nice for dining. Great location a couple blocks from train, bus station, and excellent dining. Location had secure access. Easy walking distance to Sorrento city center. Only issue was warm common area, however, I visited in July so was hot. I will be returning to this B&B.

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2018

Tomasz

Good place

Perfect location . The owner emailed us 24 hrs before the arrival how to get to the property. Room very nice . Michael is extremely nice , easy going fellow. I loved the balcony. This apartment is quiet. Highly recommend.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2018

John

Cute

Wonderful Bed and Breakfast. Great location 5 mins to train and 10 mins to centre of town. Michele the owner was wonderful and met us right away to get us set up and offered many little tips. would stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2018

Paul

Great location, lovely breakfast and delightful hosts to make our stay in Sorrento just perfect

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2018

Lee

The place was difficult to find. I would recommend contacting the owner in advance to get good directions an to co-ordinate your arrival. It proximity to the train and bus station was a major plus.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2018

John

Secured condo B and B

A wonderfull stay with great service close to the action in the town.
Thank you.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2018

Jack

It is close to the train station. Since it is a B&B, if other guests are loud, then you can hear the noise.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2018

Joaquim

Great place

Good location, calm area, great hosts. Flat was very clean and comfortable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2018

Teresa

Clean and comfortable

We travelled to Sorrento in October and were glad that we chose this location. When we got into Sorrento we had some difficulty finding the place. It is located within a gated apartment community and we were able to contact the b&b via the building buzzer. The owner greeted us with limoncello and gave us a warm welcome, even recommending some of the local restaurants. We were given keys to get into the gate and the building. It is located in a quiet and convenient part of town near many restaurants and shops. There is a cappucino machine available 24/7 and breakfast is set out each morning. You can take a tray and bring it to your room to eat on your balcony. The room seemed new, clean and very well kept. I would highly recommend this place, especially for couples.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2017

Christina

Small Room But Comfortable

Il Saraceno B&B has no sign, it is inside a residential apartment which is gated, guests MUST call or contact the owners first in order to gain access. I did not know and ended up wasting a lot of time walking round the block looking for the B&B. Apart from this, everything else was good. Location Was close to the historic Centre, and just 5 minutes from the train and bus station. Excellent service, very clean room with nice bed linens, 24 hour complimentary tea and coffee, good breakfast, very comfortable rain shower - certainly a treat after the traveling. WIll come back for sure.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2017

Jimmy

Great location, fantastic breakfast on our patio

The room is clean and very modern, location is a 5min walk to the bus and train station, 8min walk to the city square.
Breakfast was great and the hosts, Michele and Manuia, were super nice and accommodating to any questions or requests we had.
We had a private patio that we were able to enjoy some wine at night and our breakfast on.
We will be back!!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2017

Michael

Lovely accommodation and fantastic hosts

First visit to Sorrento and could not have picked a better place to stay. A little gem ! Quietly tucked away in a private complex just off the main street, a short stroll from the train station and the town centre. Clean, bright room with lovely balcony, great shower and bathroom. Manuia and Michele were fantastic hosts, so warm and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble, and hospitality second to none. We wished that we had booked for longer as part of our tour of the area, and won't hesitate to book here again when we return to Sorrento.

Partner