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Il San Pietro Positano

Il San Pietro Positano

The Amalfi Coast, Italy

This Relais & Chateaux property was originally opened in 1970 by the charismatic owner, Carlino, and is now a landmark hotel on the Amalfi Coast. With views of Praiano to the left and Positano to the right, Il San Pietro sits in an enviable position, wrapped around a cliff with its own grotto and private beach.

All the rooms have private terraces looking directly out onto the sea, each with its own distinct theme. It boasts the largest terrace in the area as well as a spa, gym, heated swimming pool, and open kitchen in the Michelin starred restaurant.

OUR OPINION:

A real name on the Amalfi Coast, Il San Pietro is grand and sophisticated without being stuffy. It is outside of Positano but completely self-contained, giving you the option of exploring or staying put.

OUR RATING: Deluxe

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Rooms

Rooms are large with traditional Vietri tiles on the floor and local paintings and mosaics on the walls. All the rooms have private terraces and direct views of the sea. Traditional yet vibrant, the theme is in keeping with the shades of the landscape, furnished with all the luxuries you would expect from a five-star property. Each room has its own quirk that brings it to life, from the blue and white ceramic pots, the warm glow from the chandeliers or the geometric patterns on the tiled floors.

Location

Il San Pietro is secluded and peaceful while being a mere five minutes’ drive from Positano along the Amalfi Coast. The private beach is 540 steps down the cliff, through the terraced vegetable gardens, or just 45 seconds in the hidden elevator that has been drilled into the rock.

Food and drink

There are two excellent restaurants to choose from at the Il San Pietro. The first is Zass, the Michelin starred restaurant that overlooks the Praiano coast and offers high quality dishes with home-grown seasonal vegetables. The second is Carlino, built into the grotto on the water’s edge. This is a special choice, great for either a gourmet or simple lunch.

Facilities and activities

There’s plenty to keep you busy here, from the tennis courts to the small swimming pool with underwater music, through to the private beach or spa. Enjoy some yoga or Pilates in the open or exercise in the gym under the lemon groves. There is also a 24-hour free shuttle to Positano and back.

Tour ideas in The Amalfi Coast

Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Il San Pietro Positano as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.

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    Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.

    Experiences while staying here

    The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.

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      Pompeii street

      A private guided tour of Pompeii

      A private guided tour of Pompeii

      Enjoy a guided tour of the ancient Roman town of Pompeii, preserved by six meters of volcanic ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius back in 79 AD.

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    • Experience a cooking class with a local family
      Filleting fish at Casa Laura's cooking class

      Experience a cooking class with a local family

      Experience a cooking class with a local family

      Experience a half day cooking class at a local family home. You will learn the secret recipes of the D’Antonio family, from making homemade pasta to filleting the catch of the day.

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    • When life gives you lemons tour
      Lemon grove, Amalfi Coast

      When life gives you lemons tour

      When life gives you lemons tour

      Discover the role that lemons play in traditional life on the Amalfi Coast with this half-day tour. You’ll take a guided walk through the lemon groves and tour a local limoncello distillery, as well as sitting down to a seaside lunch.

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