Covo Dei Saraceni

“Covo dei Saraceni is Magnificent!”

Our stay at Covo dei Saraceni was phenomenal! This was the most beautiful hotel with breathtaking views! The staff was beyond exceptional! I cannot say enough good things about the dedicated staff. They were so friendly, welcoming & kind. From Sasha at the front desk, Rosario at the rooftop pool ,… more

Our stay at Covo dei Saraceni was phenomenal! This was the most beautiful hotel with breathtaking views! The staff was beyond exceptional! I cannot say enough good things about the dedicated staff. They were so friendly, welcoming & kind. From Sasha at the front desk, Rosario at the rooftop pool , Claudio at the bar, Brunella , Augusto, Vincenzo & Giuseppe and last but certainly not least Lisa in guest services! Each and every one of them worked so very hard each and everyday to make sure we enjoyed every single second of our stay with them! They were constantly making sure we had anything and everything we wanted or needed at every second of each and every day! I cannot say enough positive things about the hotel or the staff. They made our vacation so enjoyable and memorable and for that I am forever grateful. We cannot wait to return to this magnificent hotel with the most attentive, hardworking and friendly staff I’ve ever experienced in my life. Thank you ❤️

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“Amazing pool and ferry watching”

This is our second stay at the Covo and we wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Positano. A great location on the beach right where the ferries leave. The staff are amazing and the room beautiful especially if you have a sea view. We stayed 10 days so got to know the staff well. Antonella the concierge c… more

This is our second stay at the Covo and we wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Positano. A great location on the beach right where the ferries leave. The staff are amazing and the room beautiful especially if you have a sea view. We stayed 10 days so got to know the staff well. Antonella the concierge certainly went above and beyond as did Dominic securing us the unobtainable restaurant reservation. The guys by the pool are attentive and fun. Augusto and the team looked after us superbly. The view from the pool is great and kept us entertained watching the ferries and small boats coming and going. And it’s such a short walk to catch the ferry to Amalfi Capri Sorrento or Naples. The breakfast selection is fabulous and the view overlooking the ocean superb. Lisa the guest manager was extremely friendly and helpful. And Claudio in the bar restaurant was great. Another wonderful stay.

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“Life changing!”

Covo dei Saraceni went above and beyond in making our stay a dream come true. From the moment you enter the grand lobby with the spiral staircase, to the gorgeous vines with pink flowers on the ceilings of the lobby and bar, you are transformed. Special thanks to Cirro our bartender and Claudio who… more

Covo dei Saraceni went above and beyond in making our stay a dream come true. From the moment you enter the grand lobby with the spiral staircase, to the gorgeous vines with pink flowers on the ceilings of the lobby and bar, you are transformed. Special thanks to Cirro our bartender and Claudio who would serve us limoncello, Guisseppe our server who greeted us so warmly every morning for breakfast with cappuccino (caldo), along with Alfonso and Marianna, Gaetano and Angie at the front desk who were always welcoming, Lisa in guest relations who always checked on us, Augusto and Brunella at the fabulous pool lined with vibrant flowers. Too many people to count and I’m sure I’m leaving someone out. We didn’t want to leave and wouldn’t dream of staying anywhere else when, not if, we return to Positano. Thank you for creating unforgettable memories we will forever cherish.

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“A Wonderful Stay”

Perfect location by the ferry port. Only 10 steps to the hotel. Excellent staff. Shout out to Lisa at Guest Relations, Sav, Giuseppe and Vincenzo at breakfast and to all the wonderful staff who are far too many to list. Also to Marco at Cala Marinai and to the waiter who served us at Savino, w… more

Perfect location by the ferry port. Only 10 steps to the hotel. Excellent staff. Shout out to Lisa at Guest Relations, Sav, Giuseppe and Vincenzo at breakfast and to all the wonderful staff who are far too many to list. Also to Marco at Cala Marinai and to the waiter who served us at Savino, whose name we can’t remember. Lovely hotel with a great view out to the sea and back up to Positano. No sooner had we arrived in our room, a waiter arrived with a cold bottle of Prosecco and two glasses. We really enjoyed the Prosecco. The mini bar was also complimentary as were three small jars of savoury and sweet items. This was a really nice touch. Very generous with their complimentary water in the room too. Room no. 22 was tiny. You could barely swing a cat in it. The bathroom was small but manageable. No windows. The shower was tiny but the water pressure excellent. There was no space around the basin to keep your products on. A wall heater that you could switch on to dry your towels on. Excellent plush towels, thick toilet paper and cotton vanity pads that don’t disintegrate the minute you try using them. The one redeeming feature of this room was a small anteroom off the balcony which was extremely handy, with a table and two chairs. It was also the only place we could place our luggage in. Sufficient hanging space and three drawers which you needed to jiggle to open. No bedside tables to speak of, just a tiny little wedge of a shelf. USB and USB-C outlets on either side of the bed which were very handy. Mattress was sagging slightly and definitely in need of replacement but we slept well enough. No Nespresso machine to speak of in the room, only that horrible instant coffee which no doubt Americans would love! No recycling bins in the room which was a great shame. Breakfast was really aimed at the Italian, American and British palette. Cereals full of sugar and salt and an unhealthy lumpy so called muesli. The obligatory cold meat and cheese selection and an over abundance of cakes. Bain Marie’s with scrambled eggs, fried eggs, bacon, potatoes and mushrooms. No baked beans unfortunately. You could also ask them to make an omelette or poached eggs for you. There were also boled eggs. As for anything resembling raw or healthy offerings, they were extremely limited. Lettuce, rocket, mixed leaf and tomatoes. Some ricotta too which was actually very good. But there should have have been more variety such as cucumbers, capsicum, avocado, hummus, etc. Thankfully low fat yoghurt was available as was fresh fruit which was excellent. We ate at both Savino and Cala Marinai and the food was excellent as was the service with great views, but the serving size of the meals was on the small side at both restaurants. The pizza at Cala Marinai was outstanding and a very decent size. We also loved the space around the Coquille Cocktail Bar which was light, bright and airy. Lovely pool on the upper floor but unfortunately we didn’t get the chance to enjoy it due to the bad weather. No gym unfortunately. This is an old style hotel that uses actual keys for the rooms which you’re asked to leave at reception on your way out. That was fine, but I found it interesting that when you came back and asked for your room key, reception staff didn’t ask you to confirm your surname. I think it’s important that they do so. All in all we had a wonderful stay in an excellent location with outstanding service.

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