A Sorrento landmark, the grand Excelsior Vittoria combines timeless Italian elegance with an enviable setting overlooking the Bay of Naples. Set within beautiful gardens yet just moments from the heart of Sorrento, the hotel offers refined rooms, a panoramic terrace, swimming pool, spa and the Michelin-starred Terrazza Bosquet restaurant. Its private lift provides direct access to Marina Piccola, making it particularly convenient for boat trips to Capri and Ischia, while the spectacular views towards Vesuvius provide a memorable backdrop to a stay on the Sorrento Peninsula.

A refined Sorrento classic, the privately owned Grand Hotel Royal enjoys a privileged position within its own leafy park, just a short stroll from Piazza Tasso and the heart of the town. Its traditionally styled rooms, extensive terraces and beautiful gardens create an atmosphere of understated Italian elegance, while many rooms and public areas enjoy superb views across the Bay of Naples. There is an excellent restaurant serving regional cuisine, a pool surrounded by palms and citrus trees, and a private bathing platform at sea level, reached by lift from the gardens, an idyllic spot for enjoying the Mediterranean during the summer months.

A stylish and elegant choice in the heart of Sorrento, Grand Hotel La Favorita occupies a peaceful corner of the historic centre, just moments from the town’s shops, restaurants and Villa Comunale gardens. The hotel combines classic Mediterranean style with a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere, with its terraced lemon gardens providing a beautiful setting for the ground-floor restaurant. Above it all, the spectacular rooftop terrace is the real highlight, with a large swimming pool, bar and seasonal restaurant overlooking the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius – an exceptional spot from which to enjoy the views and the atmosphere of Sorrento.

Occupying one of the most enviable positions in Positano, Covo dei Saraceni rises directly from the beach and is built into the dramatic cliffs above the town’s lively harbour. All 66 rooms have balconies overlooking the colourful hillside, beach and Mediterranean, while the hotel’s pool and sun terrace offer a wonderfully relaxed setting above the sea. Inside, there is an appealing Mediterranean character, with an atmospheric restaurant serving traditional local dishes and wood-fired pizzas beneath vaulted ceilings. With boats to Amalfi and Capri departing from the harbour below in summer, this is an exceptional base for experiencing the beauty and glamour of the Amalfi Coast.

A wonderfully atmospheric retreat on the Cilento coast, Palazzo Belmonte is the ancestral home of the princely Granito di Belmonte family and offers a rare sense of privacy and exclusivity. Set within five acres of mature gardens overlooking the Mediterranean, the historic palazzo and neighbouring villa contain just 32 rooms and six suites, many furnished with antiques and artworks from the family’s collection. Wooden steps lead through the gardens directly to a private sandy beach, while a large swimming pool and poolside restaurant provide an idyllic setting for relaxed days by the sea. In the evening, cocktails beside the pool as the sun sets towards Capri are a particularly special part of the experience.

Set beside a beautiful sandy beach in the charming village of Santa Maria di Castellabate, Grand Hotel Santa Maria offers a stylish and relaxed base from which to discover the lesser-known Cilento coast. The 53 contemporary rooms are complemented by a terrace and beach house overlooking the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea, while the hotel’s restaurant, Osteria Contemporanea Donna Elisea, celebrates the flavours and traditions of Cilento cuisine. There is also a spa for relaxing after a day exploring the coast, and the picturesque medieval village of Castellabate is just a short journey away, with magnificent views across the bay.