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6.5 / 10 Guest Rating

The smile of the sun in Casarlano- narrow road to access only

5 Via Rivezzoli, Sorrento, it

The smile of the sun in Casarlano- narrow road to access only - main view

About the Property

Breathtaking Sea Views: Enjoy stunning sea views from The smile of the sun, a charming accommodation with a garden and terrace, just 2.9 km from Peter's Beach.

Convenient Amenities: Benefit from complimentary WiFi, private parking, airport transfers, and even a bicycle rental service during your stay. The flat-screen TV, well-equipped kitchen, and private bathroom with slippers and a hairdryer ensure a comfortable experience.

Explore and Relax: Take advantage of sightseeing tours and nearby cycling opportunities, or simply unwind in the peaceful surroundings. With Marina di Puolo and Roman Archeological Museum MAR a short distance away, there's plenty to discover.

Book your stay at The smile of the sun now for a memorable seaside retreat.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Hiking

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:30 AM

Property Notes

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

6.5
Good36 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the acomodação confortável and frequently praise the boa limpeza.

Categories

Cleanliness7.1
Service7.5
Location5.1
Room Quality7.0
Amenities6.6
Value for Money6.0
Food and Beverage6.1
Overall Experience6.5

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NevenabgBG
Verified booking
family with young children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 5, 2025

"Passable"

5.0

want to be honest about my stay in this apartment. First, we were charged €50 for arriving after midnight. Giuseppe (I'm not sure what his role is) was extremely pushy upon our arrival — we were being messaged every 15 minutes asking where we were and when we would arrive. Even though I had written that we had landed and were waiting in line to pick up the car, he kept messaging us, which was very stressful. We had been informed that the street leading to the apartment was narrow, but no one told us it was extremely narrow. It is essentially a pedestrian zone, accessible only to scooters and very small cars like a Fiat 500 or Panda. It’s also hard to walk on because one section is very steep and has a noticeable incline. As for cleanliness — the place was very clean and tidy. Breakfast was included (a croissant and coffee), which was served every day without variation. 😃 In conclusion, while we appreciate the cleanliness and the effort to provide breakfast, the lack of clear communication about access and the pressure upon arrival significantly affected our experience. I hope this feedback will help improve communication and make future guests feel more welcome and better prepared.

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JennifercaCA
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 1, 2025

"Peaceful waking to a ton of birds and distract roosters with so many fruit trees out our window!"

9.0

We loved the many lemon and orange trees in the front and back yard. The staff were amazing and due to narrow streets getting there they helped us get a scooter rental for the week. And picked us up and dropped us back off to the main area. Great value, space and gated property!

Breakfast was a bit on the sweet side, would had preferred a hard boiled egg and toast. The posting didn’t mention we needed a scooter or smallest car avail so our friends were not able to reach the house in their mid sized car.

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SchuitemakernlNL
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 14, 2024

"Very poor"

2.0
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KatzenbergzaZA
Verified booking
family with young children
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 7, 2024

"Our ONLY nasty experience in Italy."

3.0

Very clean and spacious accommodation which we do appreciate, of course.

This property is irresponsibly presented on Bookings.com because of what is NOT said: - no public means of transport to the actual property AT ALL makes this inaccessible, and quite frankly dishonest by omission - no means of payment on site except for cash; this is an outdated practice and places additional security risk on tourists - no access to buying even a bottle of water without negotiating a very steep and narrow road that even local taxis refused to enter! - no person present on site to offer assistance; when Gaetano was approached via this website, his response was defensive, harsh and rude. - the impression created was that only tourist money matters, NOT their wellbeing or care (unlike the many other responsible hosts presented on Bookings.com) - even local residents are disapproving of and embarrassed by the experience of tourists in the area. This can be verified, please contact me for more information. - Due to these circumstances, we left early (spent 2 nights of the 4 that we had had to pay for up front). TOTAL LACK OF CARE OR UNDERSTANDING DROM THE STAFF when a refund was requested. We have already put HONEST reviews up wherever possible, including social media. We hope to warn other tourists so that they too will not have their holiday spoilt by inconsiderate and GREEDY people. We praise where praise is due (see reviews of other accommodations throughout Italy), but what's fair with a fair. Let's see how professional this business is capable of being...

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MickygbGB
Verified booking
family with young children
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 18, 2024

"Passable"

5.0

Room was fine

Location shocking. NOT 1.2 miles from centre., much further. . Dark, very steep walk up a back path in the pitch black.. Taxi won't take you because of location and cars can't fit up the road to the property as it's too narrow and when we did manage to get a taxi it took us nowhere near and cost over €100 The cost was less than other places but definately not worth it. Don't usually leave reviews but location so out of the way. Luckily we had only booked 2 nights

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IreneauAU
Verified booking
family with young children
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 31, 2024

"Beautiful, clean, comfortable accomodation. Best if you have a car."

8.0

The property was very clean and comfortable. Lovely access to shared kitchen. Nice to have fresh breakfast delivered daily. Apartment was lovely and clean and fresh. Our host was also super easy to communicate with. Very nice and accomodating

Distance from city centre, was very difficult. If you have a car, this property would be perfect. However if you are on foot, like we were, we found it way too far to enjoy Sorrento for what it is. It’s a very steep ascent/descent to anywhere you want to go, sadly could not experience the city how we had hoped.

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KunkelcaCA
Verified booking
with friends
Standard Room
Stayed in May 24, 2024

"Amazing! Love Sorrento"

9.0

Hosts were amazing and so kind. Very clean and cute spot, lovely garden and lots of natural light. They had breakfast and coffee for us every morning which was wonderful.

Far walk from town, would suggest a rental vehicle.

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ThomasgbGB
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 15, 2023

"Overall positive experience"

8.0

Room was lovely. Bathroom was spacious, clean, and there was plenty of hot water. Hosts were friendly and communicative.

Would not advise location if unable to rent a scooter. To get to the B & B had to walk uphill for about 40 mins, climbing an elevation of 666ft.

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ZoeauAU
Verified booking
review category business travellers
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 18, 2023

"The secret hideaway you need to visit if you want to experience a more authentic Sorrento."

9.0

The property & location was stunning. A little out of sorrento, very high up the hills, so you'll need to rent a scooter. Ludovica & Gaetano were lovely hosts & very accommodating to my partner & I while we were there. Very comfortable bed & aircon worked great. The location seemed 'too far' at first, but we found the most beautiful restaurants & people that high up in the hills that you just wouldn't meet closer to the city centre.

When you went to sit out the back, there were a lot of mosquitos no matter what time of day. Although there is a stove top in the photos it's not in use so that it doesn't smell out the shared cooking/living area. There were also no cooking utensils other than basic knife, fork, spoon, so I just bought my own oven tray & a large knife from the supermarket & made do with preparing meals at the property.

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DamianoauAU
Verified booking
solo traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 10, 2023

"I really enjoyed my stay at Smile of the Sun!! Gaetano and his lovely wife are very lovely and accomodating and always w"

10.0

The property itself is virtually brand new, spacious and comfortable. And is in a very peaceful location. It was a nice change from the hustle and bustle of staying in the centre of town…especially when wanting a good night’s sleep!! Or just looking for some peace and quiet.

The location is a bit tricky to get too due to the terrain and distance from the town centre, however I highly recommend hiring a scooter to get around. If you have scooter, then it’s no problem at all 😊

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