Hotel La Certosa

I arrived at Hotel la Certosa quite late (10pm) and Alfonso was incredibly welcoming, he even carried my suitcase up the stairs to my room for me (and it was heavy)! The hotel is beautiful and I felt like I was staying in someone’s home, rather than a standard commercial hotel. I’d emailed Alfonso a couple of times before arriving to ask a few questions and to check if my late arrival was ok, he always responded quickly and I immediately felt reassured and comfortable about staying here. My room was lovely, and very clean. There was a small entrance which separated the main room and the bathroom, and I was delighted to find that I had a balcony which overlooked the mountain! The bed was much larger than I expected and the wardrobe easily fit all of my clothes in. The bathroom sink was a very good size and there was no issue with the shower pressure and temperature. My room was cleaned and the bed was made every day. The tourist tax for here is €2.50 per day, which I felt was very reasonable. I had paid for bed and breakfast and I was not disappointed - I couldn’t believe the amount of food that was laid out on my table! There were croissants with different fillings; warm bread; jams and spreads; fruit; cold meats; cheese; yoghurts; cakes; and, of course, coffee! The cherry on top was the incredible view I had of Nerano Bay, absolutely stunning. Staying at Hotel la Certosa means that you automatically have a sun lounger provided, so no need to rush to save a space! I had forgotten my beach towel but was immediately provided with one once I asked for it. After spending some time on the beach, I decided to have lunch at the hotel restaurant, Da Pappone. Once again, I was not disappointed. The Sorrento tomato and mozzarella salad and the seafood scialatielli were wonderful! I was unsure about how to get to Sorrento, however the lady who works in the Alimentari Tabacchi shop over the road was incredibly helpful. She showed me the bus timetable and I was able to purchase bus tickets in the shop (€1.50 each way). It takes around an hour to get to Sorrento train station. The app I found most useful for travelling was the Unico Campania app. Here you can plan your route and pay for your tickets. I also used Google Maps to make sure I was going to the correct location for my excursion pick-ups. As a solo traveller I was particularly nervous about travelling to Sorrento, Pompei and the Herculaneum, however the bus drivers and train ticket staff were always very helpful and friendly. They would always explain which bus would take me to Nerano Cantone (where Hotel la Certosa is) and which train or platform I needed for each journey. One thing I didn’t realise about the trains is that the Campania Express charges €15 each way (Sorrento to Naples) because you are guaranteed a seat. However, I realised (from the Unico Campania app) that standard train tickets only cost €2.80/€3.50 each way, depending on your journey. Towards the end of my stay, I decided that I wanted to visit Capri. Cooperativa S.Antonio were recommended and their excursions leave from directly outside the hotel. This is a fantastic day excursion and I was very grateful for the recommendation by the hotel. On my final day my transport wasn’t due until 5pm, however Alfonso offered to let me keep my room until I was ready to leave. This was very much appreciated and made my final day much less stressful! I had an absolutely fantastic stay at Hotel la Certosa and would highly recommend others to stay here, particularly if you are a solo traveller.

The location is perfect. Room was clean and comfortable. Every morning we were served a buffet breakfast at our table overlooking the Mediterranean. Had lunch twice and food is delicious. Follow that with drinks on the beach. Small town with one store and many restaurants. A wonderful place to get away and really enjoy Italy without the crowds.

Lovely location. Large room. Drainage issues in the bathroom with floor flooding after sink use. Good breakfast.

We flew to Naples and hand had a driver to take us to the hotel which seemed to take forever given it was all twisty, hilly narrow roads. When we got there is was late and dark and we were initially disappointed as it all looked to be very old and tired. However when we awoke and went for breakfast we discovered the delights of a converted monastery right on the beach with basic by charming furnishings and amenities. Our room was rustic but spacious with a lovely tiled bathroom. Breakfast was always quiet although we did see a few guests now and then. We always went early when we wanted to get the bus into Sorrento. The bus ride took a while but the scenery and people watching was well worth it, plus it cost very little. From Sorrento we got the train to Pompeii and another day, the ferry to Capri. Right next to the hotel is a wooden jetty and from there we enjoyed a boat trip to Amalfi and Positano, complete with interesting commentary on the way. We ate in the restaurant one evening, and in a different restaurant every other night. All were very good and just a stroll away. In the end we felt we had struck lucky and had a fantastic trip.

I can write several pages how we enjoyed this place. The room was clean and warm enough as our visit was between Xmas and new year. The view was amazing as the hotel is few meters to the sea. The staff are very friendly and helpful that we felt being home. Top level breakfast with fresh stuff and sea view. The food in the restaurant was also amazing so we decided to go to the hotel restaurant for all the meals. Both indoor and outdoor atmosphere is amazing. Outdoor with sea view and indoor with fireplace. Overall, this was the highlight of our travel.

Myself and my wife stayed here for 5 days arriving on the 3rd of October, we booked through Tui on a half board deal . The not so good stuff first ……. Breakfast was very basic with no hot food ( scrambled or boiled eggs would be a great addition) Now the good stuff….. the food at dinner time was superb with everything cooked to order and using local ingredients and all very fresh , the best we have had in the six visits to Italy . The hotel was spotless with the room cleaned every day . The family run hotel was very friendly with excellent staff and even let us keep the room for an extra 6 hours at no extra charge. The resort was quiet possibly due to being the end of season, but the bus stop to Sorrento is right outside the hotel…. Thanks for a great holiday

Last year for my wedding anniversary I booked a short break to the beautiful Amalfi coast and we stayed at la Certosa hotel. Our trip was summed up by my wife's review last year on trip advisor. In short Amazing!. So to celebrate this year's anniversary we decided to go back. If im honest it's always a bit of a worry to re-visit a hotel, restaurant and destination that was so amazing the first time. With expectations so high following the first visit and slight worry that our second trip may not be as amazing as the first. We arrived at La Certosa after 9pm due to delays and trafic. We entered the reception a little stressed and tired. Any worry we had and stress was instantly gone as we were greated by the family and recognised and made to feel like family once again. My wife and I dropped the bags to our room and the staff waited for us to come down to the restaurant and make us our dinner. As amazing as we remember! My Spaghetti alla Nerano was better than I remember and if im honest the reason we travelled 2400 kilometres. In short the hotel was better than we remember. The ... Well should say staff but that would be just rude! So....The family are brilliant and couldnt do enough to make us feel welcome and looked after and treated us like family! If your looking for a holiday to the beautiful Amalfi coast that is genuinely the true Italian experience and a real food destination, this is the place for you! Can't wait to be back next year to see Alfonso and the family!!

This hotel was a little gem !! It’s family run with excellent additional staff. Everyone so helpful and polite and professional. Clean, beach in front of hotel, restaurant pappone ( part of hotel) is great too especially fish dishes which is majority of options plus excellent wine list. Antonio is a great waiter and chefs are amazing. Alfonso and Alessandro are brothers who own the business and are great chaps. Let me watch football on the tv in lounge as Alfonso had sky sports 👌,ladies in laundry are awesome too, washed my shorts for me for a small fee and the cleaners are first class also. The hotel is a well oiled machine imo and boat trips go to Capri, Positano/Amalfi from the marina in front of the hotel. Buses go to Sorrento, St. Agatha and more. All in all a great place to go !! Thank you everyone at Le Certosa for looking after us 💜

This place is a gem. Staff were brilliant, food amazing and the hotel is itself is situated in the perfect spot. Special mention to the waiters; nothing was too much trouble and to Massimo for helping us out on the beach each day. I'm sure we will be back! We paid the additional luggage and brought our paddleboards which was a great idea as the kids spent most of the day in the water in the heat. The Burrows family.

We had a family meal at the Restorante Da Pappone today for 20 people. The food and service were fantastic. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone and will certainly visit again if or when we revisit Marina del Cantone. Thank you!