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A palatial establishment that attracts well-heeled guests. It’s all done up in signature Amalfi Coast style, with vibrant majolica tiles and lots of antiques. The pool is small, but there is a gym, and the hotel restaurant is renowned.

With its clifftop setting and elegant interiors, this is an amazing find; fills up very fast, so book in advance. Guests enjoy a pleasant private beach and a good restaurant in a wonderful glass-walled setting with panoramas of the bay.

This tiny, old-fashioned pensione is located on the top floors of a 19thcentury building along the seafront. For sea views, choose rooms without a bathroom.

A charming, familyrun pensione with large, airy rooms, tiled floors and antique furniture.

Quaint and a real bargain along this pricey coast. You get the views, the elevator to the beach, and some great cooking all at pensione prices. Each room has a hair dryer, there are nonsmoking rooms upon request, free parking and good deals on half- or full-board plans.

This former convent has a unique position at one end of Amalfi, clinging to a cliff, with a fortified tower on the promontory that is now used for special events. The rooms are tiny but charming, and the pool is a big draw. Cooking courses also held here..

Simple, modern elegance and comfort are the keynotes here. The location is serene, only a short stroll from the Villa Comunale gardens and the waterfront. The area is also known for its fine restaurants.

Part of an international chain and very modern, this is nevertheless a comfortable choice in Royal Naples.

Built in 1914 as an aristocratic villa, this modernized hotel has retained its original Art Nouveau style. Located right on the bay, its lovely terrace and many rooms afford spectacular views.

The premium rooms have balconies with bay vistas, but all accommodations are on the beach and in sight of the Castello Aragonese. Pluses include elegant public areas and lots of facilities – three pools, one with thermal water, a spa and beauty centre, and a private beach.