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Santa Caterina Hotel vs Hotel California

Both Santa Caterina Hotel and Hotel California are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Santa Caterina Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel California. Santa Caterina Hotel is ranked #2 in Amalfi Coast with recommendations from 11 sources such as Afar Magazine, Hideaway Report and Jetsetter.

Santa Caterina Hotel
Santa Caterina Hotel
8 / 10
9 SS Amalfitana, 84011 Amalfi
From $644 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Star Service Star Service
"This elegant and expensive castaway hotel was one of the pioneers of hospitality on this magnificent coast." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Built in 1850, this is the oldest of the Amalfi Coast's grand hotels, just outside town on the coast road, and has been run by the same family for four generations."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The original grande dame of Amalfi Coast hotels still reigns in Belle Époque splendor on the coastal road just outside the town of Amalfi." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"The family touch is apparent in every aspect of the Santa Caterina experience, especially in interactions with the staff." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"The luxurious decor and superb service of this restaurant in the Santa Caterina hotel, one of the most beautiful on the Amalfi Coast, are the perfect complement to the splendid view and..."
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Hotel California
Hotel California
7 / 10
Via C Colombo, 141, 84017 Positano
From $196 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Multilingual
  • Air Conditioning
  • Minibar
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"In the middle of town, just up the street from tony Le Sirenuse but at one-fifth the price for a sea-view room, the California is the Amalfi Coast’s best budget find." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Hotel California is truly a lovely place, and I can't recommend it enough when staying in Positano." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The three-pearl Hotel - Albergo California Positano is light on features, but it offers magnificent views over the pastel-dotted hillsides and Mediterranean Sea throughout." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"If you were to choose the best place to take a quintessential Positano photo, it might be from the balcony of this hotel." Full review