Villa Lara Hotel

The staff at the Hotel was exceptionally warm and helpful.

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We had a great stay at Villa Lara! The views from the hotel are fantastic and there's a beautiful balcony to sit and enjoy tea / coffee / breakfast while savoring the views of the Amalfi Coast. The staff is wonderful and super helpful - special shout-out to Valeria and Nello! They both helped us with our luggage while we were there and we're so friendly. It's a small hotel which offers a cozy vibe and the breakfast spread is good and fresh!

Nothing! Only things to note : While there is an elevator to get to the hotel, there are two flights of stairs as well but the staff helps with the luggage so it's not a problem. The bathroom could use a bit more ventilation.

Sadly, we were scammed here as is the norm in Amalfi. One room in our party was a double room charged at 300 euro per night plus 3 euro per person tax per night. I was in a single to be charged at 260 euro per night plus 3 euro per night. Sadly, I was charged 300 euro per night which I thought to include parking. When I got my car the aggressive man demanded a further payment of 35 euro per day. Basically, they overcharged us 120 euro. They also wanted payment in cash and naturally provided no invoice. In Amalfi everyone is trying to extort money from you and the Villa Lara was no different. A few other things to note. 1. Rooms are very loud and offer no soundproofing. 2. The wireless internet is very slow. 3. You must plug a device into the wall to have power in the room. It is tied to your room keys. Thus, if you leave the room you cannot leave anything to charge. Equally, it turns off your Air Conditioning! 4. The bathroom room mirror is set so low it is useless unless you are 165 cm or shorter. 5. You can hear all toilet flushes, showers and sounds from the rooms around you. 6. You can hear conversations and street noise. 7. You can here the guests from the next door and wall sharing Villa Annalara. 8. When the wind blows there are metallic slamming noises. 9. The bed mattress is rock hard. 10. Approaching by car is extremely hard as you must drive 600 meters up a narrow pedestrian street. It is jammed with people and the drive took 20 minutes. It is hard to find a place to stop by the Villa Lara. 11. If you have bags from the street you must navigate getting the gate open, going up a series of steps. Then, taking a long ride in a tiny elevator only to carry bags up more steps. Getting in and out of the place is a challenge. 12. The shower is tiny. 13. Rooms have no desks. 14. Rooms have no light blocking curtains. Just a sheer. The sun rises at 5am here so that sucks. Sad that with these lacking deliverables that Villa Lara also elects to scam guests. Avoid this 2 star tourist trap hotel.

Staying at Villa Lara is like having your own villa in Amalfi. The staff - Nello, Valeria, Thomas and the driver they arranged to pick us up from the Naples airport and take us to the cruise terminal at Civitavecchia were all warm, welcoming and helpful. Even before we arrived, they provided information and recommendations. Our rooms were on the ground floor, so we were able to treat the breakfast room and terrace like an extension of our room. Almost everything on the Amalfi coast requires you to climb hundreds of steps. So, the elevator is a plus. Beware though that there are still steps to climb and a bit of an uphill from the center of town. We were very grateful that the staff handled all our luggage on the way in and out. I can't imagine a better place to stay!

Great location with paid parking available. Host was very accommodating and helped us with logistics. Room was spacious and clean. Would book there again.

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I absolutely loved my stay here. The hotel was spotless, the views were stunning, and breakfast was delicious with a great selection of breads and cheeses. The staff were incredibly friendly—especially Thomas, who went above and beyond. I’m already looking forward to coming back next year. I highly recommend this place

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Lovely hotel on the hill close to everything in Amalfi. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was excellent!

Our room was lovely, and the service was impeccable. Tomas was extremely helpful in helping us figure out the bus schedule and he also recommended an excellent restaurant for dinner. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and attentive. The breakfast terrace was beautiful with an amazing view of Amalfi and the sea. We loved that the hotel was just far enough from the busy part of town so that it was quiet, but close enough to walk anywhere we needed to. We hope to be back in the future!

Beautiful location convenient to shopping and beach. The views were breathtaking! Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Enjoyed the breakfast each morning.

The staff was very professional, friendly, and helpful (big thanks to Nello and Thomas), breakfast was generous and varied with eggs/beans, cheese/ham, yogurt and granola/cereal, and assorted pastries. The second larger room we stayed at was highly functional and stylish. Finally, the view from the breakfast balcony is lovely — could have spent the entire morning there.

Nothing I didn’t like but if I could make a suggestion — it would be to affix a few towel racks or hooks in the bathroom. We love walking so the distance from the marina (10-15 minute walk) was not an issue for us but those with mobility issues may want to consider.