Santandrea
Mid-century Italian glamour meets Mediterranean cliff-hugger. Think Gio Ponti references, 39 different hand-painted geometric tile patterns, burnished brass, vintage furniture, and snowy marble bathrooms. The white-and-blue palette is deliberate. The service is warm and personal rather than stiff—guests regularly mention owner Maurizio greeting arrivals at the door.
Arrive by boat if possible—the private jetty at Marinella Beach Club makes for a dramatically better entrance than the winding coastal road
Why It Matters
Ranked #20 in The World's 50 Best Hotels 2024. The only private beach on the Amalfi Coast road between Amalfi and Positano. Holds a Michelin star at Alici restaurant. Member of both Relais & Châteaux and Virtuoso. Landed on the Condé Nast Traveler Hot List in its opening year (2022).
A 1960s cliffside hotel—the former Grand Hotel Saraceno—completely reimagined by two families from Ischia and architect Bonaventura Gambardella over four years. When it reopened in 2022, it became the first new luxury property on the Amalfi Coast in 15 years. The hotel sits 90 meters above the Tyrrhenian Sea, directly above the fishing village of Conca dei Marini, with 52 rooms and suites, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and one of the very few private beaches on this stretch of coast.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Classic Room – Courtyard View
The entry-level option, and the honest choice if you're mainly using the room to sleep. These look out over the terraced coastal gardens rather than the open sea—floor-to-ceiling windows, mid-century furniture, handmade ceramic tiles. Compact at up to 25 sqm, but beautifully finished. Think of it as the room you'd pick if you plan to spend most of your time at the beach.
Queen or two Twin beds · 25 sqm
Corner Suite Sea View
At 75 sqm, the Corner Suite earns its name with wraparound panoramic sea views—you're looking at the coast from two angles simultaneously. The bathroom upgrades to dual vanity sinks with both a bathtub and a separate shower. The separate living area makes this practical for longer stays. Sleeps up to 3 with an additional bed on request.
King or two Twin beds (additional bed available on request) · 75 sqm
Deluxe Room Sea View & Balcony
The first room tier with a proper front sea view. At 30–40 sqm, there's actual breathing room—a sitting area, full panoramic views, and a private balcony or French balcony. This is probably the sweet spot for most guests who want the full Amalfi Coast visual experience without paying suite rates. The marble bathroom and bespoke furniture are in line with the rest of the property.
Queen or two Twin beds · 35 sqm
Deluxe Suite Sea View & Pool
A larger pool-suite option between the Junior Pool Suite and the flagship Premium. Combines the terrace and space of the Deluxe tier with a private pool and full sea views.
Deluxe Suite Sea View & Terrace
One of the biggest non-pool suites at 107–120 sqm including the private terrace. The terrace is the key selling point—sunning and dining in your own outdoor space while looking at the Amalfi Coast. A separate living area, full marble bathroom with both bathtub and shower, and the same exquisite tile work and bespoke furniture found throughout. Sleeps up to 3.
King or two Twin beds (additional bed available on request) · 113 sqm
Junior Suite Sea View
At 45–55 sqm, this is where things genuinely open up. Large windows flood the space with light and sea views. Most units come with both a walk-in shower and a freestanding bathtub in the marble bathroom. Comfortable seating areas, a spacious closet. This is the lowest suite tier and already feels like a seriously generous room by any measure.
King or two Twin beds · 50 sqm
Junior Suite Sea View & Pool
A suite configuration that adds a private plunge pool to the sea-view experience. One of three pool-suite categories at Borgo Santandrea, offering more intimate scale than the Deluxe or Premium pool options.
Premium Suite Sea View & Pool
The flagship. At 137 sqm including the private garden, this suite has its own heated infinity plunge pool (up to 30°C) with direct sea views. Three Matterport 3D virtual tours exist for different unit numbers (501, 601, 801), each slightly different in layout. Artisanal tile floors, full marble bathroom, king or twin beds, and up to 3 guests. The pool is heated—a notable detail since the shared hotel pool is not.
King or two Twin beds (additional bed available on request) · 137 sqmSuperior Room
A step up in space with lateral sea views rather than a courtyard outlook. At 28–32 sqm, still compact by suite standards, but the private balcony brings in the Mediterranean garden scent and partial coast views. Some pairs can be combined to create a Family Room on request—one of the few ways kids (over 8) can be accommodated in adjacent rooms.
Queen or two Twin beds · 30 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Guests can explore the Amalfi Coast directly from the private jetty, including day trips to Capri, Positano, Ischia, and hidden sea caves by hotel boat.
The hotel operates a private fleet including elegant Riva yachts and Wally boats departing from the Marinella Beach Club jetty. Destinations include hidden coves, Positano, Capri, and Ischia. Exclusive private booking.
Private white-pebble beach with sunbeds, beach service, and the AQVA seaside restaurant. The Riva Lounge sits alongside the private jetty. One of the only private beaches on this stretch of the Amalfi Coast.
A dedicated pizza offering at the beach club, described by guests as potentially the best pizza on the Amalfi Coast—strong claim, but it comes up repeatedly.
Private wine tasting sessions in the hotel's wine cellar, led by the in-house sommelier. Guests note this as a highlight activity.
Scheduled yoga sessions held on the outdoor terrace with the sea spread out in front. Led by instructor Farida, who is specifically praised by guests for making sessions feel restorative.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Guests using wheelchairs can access the beach via a dedicated lift from the hotel entrance.
Eight elevators connect the hotel's various cliff levels, two of which travel the full 79-meter descent to the beach club.
White-pebble private beach at sea level, one of the only private beaches on the Amalfi Coast between Amalfi and Positano. Sunbeds, beach service, seaside restaurant, and private jetty.
Complimentary WiFi available throughout the property.
Sea-facing gym with the latest Technogym equipment including cardio, weight training, and free weights. Extends to an outdoor terrace.
Extensive terraced Mediterranean gardens and scenic promenades connecting rooms to the pool and beach. Multiple outdoor sitting areas along the descent to the sea.
On-site dry cleaning and laundry services available.
A private jetty at Marinella Beach Club allowing direct arrival and departure by boat. Hotel fleet includes Riva yachts and Wally boats.
Free valet parking available on-site. Given the narrow coastal road, most guests are advised to use the hotel transfer service instead.
Outdoor saltwater pool along the terraced path to the beach, overlooking the Amalfi Coast and the Mediterranean Sea. Unheated. The hotel has 8 elevators connecting the various levels from entrance to beach.
Complimentary shuttle service available both by land and by sea for guests exploring the area.
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