Villa Bella Vista

"On arrival in priano we discovered there was approx 108 steps to the hotel and with 2 cases that was not easy, we arrived and was greeted with drink. We were then told we had no sea view or balcony. We were then taken down two flights of stairs to our room. We were very shocked when we went in, the room was tiny, the bed very close to the floor and there was hardly any room to walk down the sides. The biggest shock was the very small window at the top of the room near the ceiling. There was cupboard like doors in the window with an ill fitting mosquito net in the hole. My husband was very badly bitten during the night. There was no safe in the room or any tea facilities. My husband never unpacked his case as there was no room for both our things. The bathroom was tiny. Unfortunately we had two days rain and got wet both days and had no where to put our clothes to dry. The room was onjy suitable for maybe a nights stay or back packer not for a week. We were in room 28, the lady did offer to move us rooms 4 days into our holiday but it was the same room with a slightly bigger hole in the wall. We did not move. The hotel was clean and the breakfast was ok. Our opinion is that all the information regarding the rooms and accessibility to get to the hotel should be clearly written in the hotel description. Anyone with a disability world really struggle . It’s safe to say our holiday was completely ruined. We did ask tui if we could be moved hotel but they said they were not able too,"

"There’s a reason this is my 11th or 12th stay at Villa Bella Vista, Praiano, Italy. Actually there are 5 reasons! 1. Unparalleled beauty overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and the Faraglioni Rocks of Capri. 2. This establishment is impeccably clean. 3. The food, should you pick half board for dinner, consists of a four course meal, with foods of the region. I personally (obviously) love it, with garden fresh fruits and vegetables. 4. It’s safe, quiet, and peaceful. 5. The owners. They are wonderful, hard working people. This is my home away from home! Finally, understand that Italians are a hardy group of people, and are one of the top groups known for their longevity. There are many stairs uphill and down. If you have a mobility problem, remember this. Next year? Can’t wait!!!"

"This villa is run from a family who are real genuine natured hosts who make sure you come back there! My stay at Villa Bellavista was one of a kind! This villa is located in a beautiful spot on the Amalfi cost.The building of this harmonious villa lives up to its local traditions and culture. It shows in its decorations by maiolica tiles and a variety of trees, plants and flowers, exotic and citrus fruits, which give you a fresh and waking smell. This switches you immediately in a good mood! Once you go inside a big hall with a large balcony appears straight on the sea with a stunning view. This villa is looked after into the most tiny details to make sure guests experience welcoming, comfort and safety. Sometimes it made me feel lazy enough not to leave the place to go round about, as I could just sit there enjoying the pleasant atmosphere and have all the attentions you can get from a kind and friendly staff. Breakfast is a real treat! There is a buffet which offers you sweet and savoury tastes, from croissant filled up with chocolate nutella, chantilly and pasticcera creams to muffins and different doughnuts, warm sourdough bread and rolls, different hams, salami and cheeses, salads, fruits and different drinks, coffee and cappuccino. Of all these goodies, you can get as much as you please. I had such a good breakfast that I could skip lunch and eat again straight to dinner.... Dinner time is quite a good time to eat local food and specialties made sometimes from the grandad of the house.... Then you have time to get dressed and go out to enjoy the many beautiful places along the coast, which are not so far away. You can go dancing to the Africana club, which is hosted by an imposing Saracen tower, standing straight up over the see against the sky with a beautiful moon and stars shooting a magical light, like a cuddle over you.. making you feel like you are almost living in a dream. Or you can move to Amalfi, Atrani or Positano, where night time is very much live for late hours. You can enjoy these places in its architecture of the duomo at Amalfi and the stunning walks around it. Recently at Positano, after several digs they have been able to open a museum to show you the life and the activities of the Roman and Medieval time by an interesting crypt and the remains of a Roman villa. Villa Bellavista also has a small swimming pool which lies surrounded by lemon trees that give off a fresh and crispy smell giving you the best aromatherapy you can get. From the villa you can also go straight down to swim in a beautiful fjord which has also a live water spring hiding amongst the cliff and can enjoy yourself by snorkeling, surrounded by small little fishes. In short staying here is like taking your home with you but enjoying a different landscape and nature ... surrounded by genuine and friendly perfect hosts, Adele, Sonia, Rosa, Lorenzo and the little Ginevra! Enjoy your stay!!!"