Felton Woods

Review of Hotel Santa Caterina

I have had the privilege to stay at some of the fi...

I have had the privilege to stay at some of the finest and most exquisite hotels around the world, but whenever asked which is my favorite I frequently reply that the Santa Caterina in Amalfi is, if not my top choice, one of my all time favorites. You know you have arrived at most special place once you set foot on the property. From it's enviable location perched high on the cliffs directly over the Mediterranean, everything about the hotel experience is world class. The rooms are amazingly appointed with unrivaled views overlooking the sea that simply cannot be beat. Service throughout the hotel caters to every whim with discretion and impeccable detail, from room service to the Amalfi-version of a continental breakfast. Of course the piece de resistance is the private beach area which sits stories below the hotel. The beach area allows one to swim in the Mediterranean or the salt water pool carved out of the rocks of the cliff side, to soak up the sun rays from dawn to dusk with drink and food service at your disposal the entire day. Frankly, once you check into the hotel there is very little reason to leave (unless you wish to take in the local sites), and check out time always comes with feeling of sadness that you are leaving paradise and heading back to reality.