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Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa vs HVF Villa Franca Positano

Both hotels are rated highly by writers. On balance, Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa ranks marginally better than Hotel Villa Franca. Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa comes in at #10 in Amalfi Coast with endorsements from 6 reviews including The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Mr & Mrs Smith.

Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
8 / 10
Via Roma 2, 84010 Conca dei Marini
From $480 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Set in a 17th-century monastery perched on the dramatic cliffs above the Amalfi Coast, this exquisite boutique resort is destined to become one of Italy's most exclusive retreats."
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"Luxurious and romantic, the Monastero Santa Rosa is a luxury boutique property with spectacular sea views, a high-end spa, a beautiful pool, a small outdoor gym, and fine and casual dining on-site." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The painstaking renovation of Monastero Santa Rosa, a 17th-century monastery, has resulted in a unique Amalfi boutique hotel steeped in history, lavished with top-quality furnishings."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"The Santa Rosa has fast gained a reputation for being one of the best hotels in the area, combining superb service and facilities with a magnificent location dominating the coast." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"Formerly a 17th-century monastery, hotel Monastero Santa Rosa is an Amalfi Coast rustic retreat surrounded by aromatic, lemon-tree-filled tiered gardens." Full review
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HVF Villa Franca Positano
HVF Villa Franca Positano
8 / 10
Viale Pasitea 318, 84017 Positano
From $744 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Star Service Star Service
" The three-story whitewashed converted villa clings to the hillside like a surefooted billy goat. Inside, subtle fabrics and smart designer appointments coordinate well." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Situated at the top of the town, this delightful family-run hotel overlooking the sea is one of Positano's lesser-known, distinctive hotels. The common areas, with their neoclassical..." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The 38-room Hotel Villa Franca is a four-pearl property scenically set on a cliff in Positano, within walking distance of restaurants and shops." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"A small hotel that packs a lot of punch." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Franca is high-class: an operatic mix of stylish white minimalism with a few regal touches thrown in. Rooms have Italian marble bathrooms and Jacuzzi bathtubs, plus there’s a spa" Full review