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Private beach, beach towels, 5 beach bars
Double or Twin Room | Balcony
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Double or Twin Room with Extra Bed | Living area | LCD TV
Double or Twin Room with Extra Bed | Living area | LCD TV

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

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Via Fornillo 31, Positano, SA, 84017
  • Fornillo Beach
    1 min walk
  • Spiaggia Grande
    8 min walk
  • Positano Ferry Landing
    8 min walk
  • Sorrento (RRO-Sorrento Heliport)
    68 min drive

Room options

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room with Extra Bed | Dining

Double or Twin Room with Extra Bed

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Double or Twin Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Positano

With a stay at La Dolce Vita Residence in Positano (Fornillo), you'll be steps from Fornillo Beach and 8 minutes by foot from Spiaggia Grande. .This beach bed & breakfast is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Corso Italia and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Piazza Tasso.
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What's nearby

  • Spiaggia Grande - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Positano Ferry Landing - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Church of Santa Maria Assunta - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Palazzo Murat - 11 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Positano Town Hall - 13 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Meta Station - 20 min drive
  • Castellammare di Stabia Station - 36 min drive
  • Naples Intl. Airport (NAP) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Collina Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Buca di Bacco SRL - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chez Black - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Casa e Bottega - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪La Zagara - ‬11 min walk

About this property

La Dolce Vita Residence

Beachfront bed & breakfast for sun and fun
La Dolce Vita Residence offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers and bidets.

This Positano bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and LCD televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and bidets. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a private beach or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 5 beach bars. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
La Dolce Vita Residence has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 20 per day)
  • Self parking on site (EUR 18 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 5 beach bars
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1850
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via required shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests requiring luggage assistance should contact the property in advance.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.00 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.00 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: EUR 18.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per day
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Dolce Vita Residence B&B
Dolce Vita Residence B&B Positano
Dolce Vita Residence Positano
Dolce Vita Resince B&B Posita
La Dolce Vita Positano
La Dolce Vita Residence Positano
La Dolce Vita Residence Bed & breakfast
La Dolce Vita Residence Bed & breakfast Positano

La Dolce Vita Residence Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 37 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing views steps from the beach
The hotel, in true Positano fashion, is 117 stairs up from the beach. The owner could not be nicer and more friendly. Other reviews mention all the stairs but that is the nature of Positano. If you take a cab to the hotel you will have to go down many steps (with your luggage) to reach it but the views and hospitality to me were well worth it. The owner did arrange for an employer to carry our bags across the beach to the path leading to the main dock upon our departure. This place does not have a front desk or concierge desk but the owner checked us in when we called her at the door and upgraded our room due to several cancellations she had just received due to weather. She, the owner, had great restaurant suggestions and was very helpful and friendly each morning when she came by the room with wonderful in room breakfast each day. So we had breakfast and coffee on our private balcony each morning overlooking the ocean...exactly what I wanted on my trip to Positano. It was not right in the heart of town with restaurant and night noise. Weather permitting, you can leave your balcony doors open and fall asleep to the sound of the waves on the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Andhra, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really great place to stay.
A great place to stay.. I spent a week designing here and it was compete bliss! Beforehand however I read a review that made a negative comment about the stairs and it almost put me off. This is Positano so if you don't like stairs then best you stay by the main road. If you like a place that makes you feel at home and you like waking up to look at the ocean from you window then this is a great place to stay. The location of this place is incredible, the short walk every morning to the beach makes up for the stairs you have to climb once on the day you leave. The truth is you can access this place from the main beach of Positano so you don't even have to use the stairs and it's 15 euro to have your bags collected. It's not 5 star, but it's not trying to be. It's a residence that feels more like your Aunt's house, where you're given plenty of space and treated like family. In the past 12 month I've spent over 100 nights in hotels and this place really stood out for me.

10/10 Excellent

Chad, Boulder, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Stay
What a wonderful stay! This B&B is located near the Fornillo beach which was fantastic and only a short walk to town. Just be prepared for stairs. The room was spacious and we were lucky enough to have a terrace. The views are breathtaking. The owners are lovely and very helpful! I would call ahead to let them know when you are arriving. The breakfast was also wonderful. We can’t wait to go back!

8/10 Good

Chris, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at La Dolce Vita. It was a clean and comfortable room in a more secluded spot in Positano. Our hosts were great, the breakfast was delicious!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved this hotel!
Yes, there was a lot of stairs to climb down to get there, but it's Positano. It's exprected. The owners were very nice and accomidating, allowing us to check in late because our plane was arriving late. The room was comfortable and very nicely decorated. They came in each day to clean while we were relaxing on the beach that was 100 steps away. We loved Dolce Vita and would definately stay there again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This is a simple hotel but it's good for the price the room was very large and had a cute little balcony with a beautiful view over the beach -if you stay at this hotel make sure you take the boat in, otherwise you will have to climb down a million steps. The location is a short, gorgeous, 5 minute winding walk through cliffs to town - much better to stay in this quiet part than with the area loaded with tourists.

10/10 Excellent

Ash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel in beautiful location
Yes there are stairs to reach the hotel but its well worth it once you arrival to the view. Maryse was so welcoming and have us a beer for our efforts!! She even upgraded our room which was lovely to a bigger suite with a balcony. Breakfast was enjoyable on the terrace and it was a short 1 min walk to the beach or 5 mins round to the main town of positano. Very enjoyable and relaxing stay!! Thanks maryse

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic Views
Amazing beach front water views from the balcony! And getting to the actual beach was only a 2 minute walk which was convenient. Only issue was actually getting to the hotel from the main road and walking down over 5 hundred steps with 2 big luggages was not convenient, but this is expected in positano due to its location. Cleanliness of the room was abit disappointing. Quality of service was not great, our stay would of been amazing if the service was there.Organisation of a porter is difficult and ensure you organise your own transfers to the airport etc as it was difficult to try and organise through the hotel. Overall if you want amazing views then you can sacrifice the quality of service for the beautiful beach front views.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Just okay....
We were a family of 3, and visited La Dolce Vita in late July. I had read about this place on TripAdvisor and although it met our needs and we enjoyed ourselves, we felt the couple who run/own the place were standoffish. The breakfast was silly and the lady who made our coffee (the owner) seemed to be inconvenienced by our request for a coffee. When we'd ask for help (example... how to get a water taxi), we were basically ignored. The place is very basic but quite clean, and that's all we were looking for. If that's all you need, this isn't the worst place because it's fairly close to the beach (by Positano standards!). The walk into town isn't too bad, so there's that. I'm not sure I'd recommend this place to a friend though. Spend a couple more $$s and be in town... that's my recommendation. The attitude of the owners took away from the quaintness that perhaps this place could offer.

10/10 Excellent

Erica, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, lovely hosts!
Our 2-night stay at La Dolce Vita was the highlight of our week-long holiday in Italy (stairs and all). Maryse and Vincenzo are lovely hosts. Can't wait until we have the opportunity to visit again. The only thing I will change on our next visit is that we will stay more than 2 nights!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close To The Beach And Town
The hotel is located just above the steps to Fornillo Beach and there is a lovely walk in to the town through beautiful foliage, a waterfall and a gorgeous view of the sea. (Comments regarding the stairs are obviously from visitors whom have never been to Positano! It's part of the intrinsic beauty of the place and makes one feel a little better for any over indulgences! That being said, traveling light to Positano is recommended.) Maryse and Vincenzo were lovely hosts and for those that prefer a more quiet place to return to at the end of the day, this is the prefect location. The bottom floor with 3 rooms is perfect for families or groups of friends traveling together. Great value/ B&B Style. Will definitely return!

10/10 Excellent

Tom, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location great service
Fantastic

6/10 Okay

miriam, canada

Liked: Cleanliness
nice if you like stairs
My husband and I were staying here for our honeymoon. The lady who runs the place is nice but it is not convenient like a hotel. We had to walk down like 300 stairs to get to the place and when we arrived she was not home. Lucky for us she was just at the beach and came about 15 minutes of us waiting. This location is on the smaller beach about 15 minutes from the main area in positano. No option to take a cab... the veiw from the terrace was amazing and breakfast was good. but you have to walk a lot to get to and from this hotel. its clean. but i would stay at the main beach in positano instead.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La Dolce Vita- Heaven on Earth and More!
This hotel was like a little slice of heaven - it was more than we imagined and the host and owner Vincenzo was a kind, generous and interesting man who made us feel as though we were his house guests and friends. The view of the sea from our huge balcony was superb; to go to sleep and to wake up with the sound of the water gently lapping the shore was unbelievably relaxing and romantic. Our bed was very comfortable and the duvet and covers were clean, high quality and very much like what you would find in a home rather than a hotel. The bathrooms were brand new and lovely with the most beautiful deep blue and white ceramic tile from floor to ceiling. Our morning breakfast consisted of a great variety of fruits, cereals, unlimited and fantastic cappuccinos or other specialty coffees, cheeses, breads and fresh croissants.Vincenzo invited us to make ourselves at home and to avail ourselves of snacks wherever we wanted. His generosity and gentle nature were truly genuine and made our stay very, very memorable. We would have just stayed in this paradise if we had not a full itinerary of other places already booked. Positano and all of Italy is a place of stairs and walking up and down hill- the many stairs became a source of inspiration as we daily felt more and more in shape. We were amazed that Vincenzo could carry our heavy luggage up and down the stairs so we never had to worry about this aspect. A little slice of heaven which you will most certainly fall in love with.

10/10 Excellent

Doru Moisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!
It was the best! Rooms are extremely clean and large, and the view is astonishing. The hotel is located in a very quiet location, just steps away from the beach. The owners are nice and helpful. Overall, it is the best choice if you want to enjoy your stay in Positano. Next year, we'll come back :)

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
don.t waste your time here...
When we booked the room, we weren.t aware of the over 400 stairs we had to go down... And then to leave the small hotel to eat or see anything... U either went down 150+ stairs or back up the 400+ ones... Certainly not worth it.... Staff not friendly...

8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, exceptional view, a few stairs tho
This hotel is in an absolutely fabulous location with an amazing view and only a few short steps to the beach (go to Da Ferdinando). The owners are exceptionally friendly as well. We booked late and got the last room which was not quite on par with the rest, but still nice. We saw the other rooms and they are all quite nice with amazing views as well. Breakfast was nice and the outdoor breakfast area was a great way to start the day. The hotel is a bit of a hike to reach, but they have a porter if you arrive before 6 PM. All in all, it is about 300+ steps down to the hotel. Only a problem if you cannot handle that kind of walk down, as the walk into town is pretty much along the beach and very simple. All in all, a nice, small hotel that is lovely for a few days in Positano.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Positano Gem
Great hotel with a sea view right on the beach but keep in mind you have to walk about 500 steps up and down from and to nearest parking.

2/10 Terrible

HANNAH, 대한민국, 서울

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
호텔스닷컴의 일처리에 대한 의문
지금 이 의견은 호텔스닷컴에 대한 불만사항이고 딱히 쓸 공간이 없어 여기에 씁니다. 저는 이번에 호텔스닷컴에서 예약하여 여름휴가로 이탈리아 포지타노에 있는 라돌체비타로 숙박을 하러 갔습니다. 분명히 사이트에는 예약 후 재확인할 필요가 없고 체크인은 자정 이전에만 하면 된다고 되어있음에도 불구하고 주인아주머니(호텔인 줄 알았는데 B&B같은 곳이더라고요)는 제가 예약한 것 조차 모르고 있었습니다. 대체 어떻게 호텔주인에게 연락이 가는지 모르겠지만 처음엔 전혀 모르는 눈치이다가 제가 출력해간 예약확인증을 들이밀자 저희가 늦게 도착해서 방을 팔았다는 식으로 얘기하더라구요. 저희가 9시에 도착을 했는데 저녁 6시까지 안와서 안오는 줄 알고 팔았다고 하는데. 이건 말도 안된다고 생각합니다. 여행에서 돌아와 사이트를 살펴보니 저녁6시까지 체크인이라는 말은 전혀 없었고 오히려 FAQ에서 "자정까지"란 얘기만 발견했습니다. 저희는 그 밤에 몹시 피곤한 상태에서, 무거운 캐리어 끌고 무수히 많은 계단을 올라가 너무나 힘들었는데 방조차 없어 매우 난감했습니다. 주인아주머니가 결국엔 아는 사람에게 전화를 해서 더 계단을 많이 올라가 비어있는 다른 호텔의 방에 머물게 되었습니다. 저희가 애초에 그 호텔을 예약한 것은 계단이 많은 동네지만 그나마 계단을 조금 올라가는 곳을 찾아서 예약한 것이었는데 결과적으로 엄청나게 힘든 여정이 되었습니다. 결국 밤에 포터를 콜해서 짐을 나르느라 돈도 더 들었고 방에 들어와 쉰것은 11시가 다 되어서였습니다. 이런 사태까지 오게 한 데에는 호텔스닷컴의 예약 확인에 대한 일처리가 부족했기때문이라고 저는 생각합니다. 낯선 동네에서 호텔찾기도 어려운데 막상 갔더니 예약이 안되어있다니요. 저는 이미 선불로 돈도 다 냈는데요. 그러므로 호텔스닷컴에서는 호텔에 제대로 예약을 알리지 않아 매우 고생스러운 여행이 되게 한 것에 대한 책임을 지고 제게 보상해야 한다고 생각합니다. 호텔에 대한 평가는 제가 머물지 못했기때문에 제대로된 평가를 할 수가 없습니다.

8/10 Good

claudia, argentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Muy buen!!!
no es un hotel sino q son habitaciones en suit. es una casa y rentan los cuartos. para llegar hay q caminar un poco y subir escaleras pero el lugar es soñado, con vista al mar. ir sin valijas y llegar el ferri no auto. la señora super amable nos dio el desayuno a la hora pactada todo de 10. esta en playa fornillo. la playa con mas gente es la continua playa grande 5 min a pie o una barca te lleva gratis de una playa a la otra.

10/10 Excellent

Maria soledad, Argentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lo mejor del viaje ,poco pero bueno
Exelente!!! Lo mejor del viaje por el lugar la atención de Marisa un lujo , la cercanía con la playa todo espectacular Cuando uno llega x las escaleras piensa q se muere pero cuando llegas a dolce vita te olvidas de todo y lo disfrutas mucho mas Ya tenemos ganas de volver a este paraíso Muchas gracias por recibirnos y por la atención Marisa ,un canto a la vida

2/10 Terrible

Carlos, Argentina

Disliked: Staff & service
Buena vista y NADA MAS
Mala. Lo peor la dueña del hotel MARISA Parecia que queria que nos vayamos lo mas pronto posible ,encima me quizo cobrar toda la tarifa nuevamente cuando ya se habia pagado. Si quieren mal gastar su dinero esta es la opcion correcta para alojarse.

10/10 Excellent

Krolin, Dordogne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
hôtel face à la mer, à l'écart de l'agitation
Accès difficile mais pour rejoindre cet hôtel mais par la plage du centre, vous longez un sentier côtier merveilleux.

10/10 Excellent

PEDRO, BARILOCHE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ES EL LUGAR IDEAL
Maravillosamente atendidos por Marysa, una persona que te hace sentir realmente bien y en un lugar único. 100% recomendable.-