Hotel Villa Fraulo

“Highly recommended”

We have returned from a lovely stay at hotel villa fraulo. From the moment we checked in to the moment we checked out, we were made to feel welcome and taken to our room which was a lovely touch. We were upgraded to the suite on arrival which was absolutely stunning, overlooking the amalfi coast! T… more

We have returned from a lovely stay at hotel villa fraulo. From the moment we checked in to the moment we checked out, we were made to feel welcome and taken to our room which was a lovely touch. We were upgraded to the suite on arrival which was absolutely stunning, overlooking the amalfi coast! The hotel staff are lovely and very helpful. The restaurant staff and service were always great. Especially a waitress at breakfast who always had a smile on her face, very bubbly and happy. Nothing was ever too much trouble! The hotel had an infinity pool which was beautiful, over looking the amalfi coast. It was never over crowded. The hotel location was perfect, with restaurants and little shops a short walk away. There are some of the best restaurants in Ravello! It is also located a stones throw away from villa rufulo gardens which were stunning. Ravello was my favourite town, it is away from all the hustle and bustle. We hired a scooter for 4 days which is a must if you stay at ravello because if you want to explore the coast you’ll need to travel. The scooter was so much fun and we explored the towns on the amalfi coast from sorrento to maiori over the duration of our stay. There was a shuttle service running from ravello to amalfi but we didn’t use this. If hiring a scooter be mindful of parking fees. I think it was around €4 an hour at amalfi. There is always a ticket station around somewhere so try and find it and put a parking ticket on because we got a parking fine which was an additional €30. You have to pay to park your car/bike at the hotel which is an additional €20 euro per day, this is something I feel the hotel could improve on as paying guests this should be included without an additional charge. We caught a ferry from amalfi to capri and spent the day there, unfortunately we couldn’t visit the blue grotto as the sea level was too high inside the cave. The ferry from amalfi was around €90 for both of us returned. The blue grotto trip would have been an additional cost at the capri ticket station. An ice cream at capri cost €24! The amalfi coast is not cheap, it all adds up. Eating out for two roughly cost around €60 for a main meal and drinks for two. We stayed bed and breakfast but we wouldn’t change this as we were able to explore different restaurants along the amalfi coast. The rooms were clean and cleaned daily, thank you cleaning staff. The bed was huge and very comfortable! The room had a lovely jacuzzi bath. I am so happy we chose to stay at this hotel, I was sad to leave. Everyone was so accommodating and friendly. We hope to return in the near future. Thank you everyone at hotel villa fraulo for a perfect stay.

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“The Ultimate, Unforgettable Amalfi Coast Experience”

We loved this hotel! It was my 3rd time staying in Ravello. Previously, we had stayed in an Air BnB and a different hotel back in 2007 before this villa converted to a hotel. By far, Villa Fraulo is my favorite location and I cannot wait to return!! We were a party of 3 staying in the month of July… more

We loved this hotel! It was my 3rd time staying in Ravello. Previously, we had stayed in an Air BnB and a different hotel back in 2007 before this villa converted to a hotel. By far, Villa Fraulo is my favorite location and I cannot wait to return!! We were a party of 3 staying in the month of July and booked the deluxe room with private terrace.. It was perfect!! The terrace overlooking the ocean was spacious and had enough seating for 10 people!! The bathroom was beautiful with a large tub and separate shower. We loved swimming in the pool and lounging on the patio. The best parts about this hotel, aside from the room, amenities, and view, are the location, breakfast, and friendly staff. The location cannot be beat. You are literally next to Villa Rufolo with a bus stop across the street so you can easily explore the entire coast. This was a perfect base for us. We took a sunset boat cruise and a ferry to Capri. Very easy to do with the bus stop right there. Second, the breakfast! 😍 Every morning had something new. It wasn't just a simple breakfast - it was a full brunch by American standards with fresh squeezed juices and all kinds of savory dishes. We loved eating on the patio that overlooked the ocean. Also, the staff were amazing and super friendly. We never had a bad experience here. And we absolutely loved having breakfast with the kitties. For reviews that criticize the villa for having cats, those people do not understand the city and culture of Ravello. The town embraces and takes care of their stray cats all over the city. That is my favorite part and why I keep coming back to Ravello. The people are genuinely very caring and respect their furry friends. Villa Fraulo has everything you are wanting in an Amalfi Coast experience - convenient location, fabulous and fulfilling breakfast, the option to have a beautiful private balcony, refreshing pool, friendly staff, adorable cats - I can't imagine anything better!

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“Family dominated hotel where they have dinner and guests wait”

It’s an OK hotel but it’s tired, TV never worked, service is slow, location is great and room is adequate but not spectacular. Water was expensive unnecessarily. Restaurant is average and menu contrived, seems more what the family wants not what guests want. Clean, noisy 2 floor room in the morning… more

It’s an OK hotel but it’s tired, TV never worked, service is slow, location is great and room is adequate but not spectacular. Water was expensive unnecessarily. Restaurant is average and menu contrived, seems more what the family wants not what guests want. Clean, noisy 2 floor room in the morning. I wouldn’t return until they clean it up a bit!

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“Sensational location, could be exceptional but currently is just satisfactory”

Villa Frail is a rather confusing sort of hotel. It could be really fabulous but somehow isn't quite as good as it appears on first impressions. We came from three nights at Villa Cimbrone which is sensational and far more expensive so perhaps comparison is a bit unfair. Having said that, at £320 p… more

Villa Frail is a rather confusing sort of hotel. It could be really fabulous but somehow isn't quite as good as it appears on first impressions. We came from three nights at Villa Cimbrone which is sensational and far more expensive so perhaps comparison is a bit unfair. Having said that, at £320 per night it is by no means a bargain. The fabric of the building is great and the views from terrace and bedrooms are sensational. The location is also superb, within a short distance from the main square and the upmarket eateries of Rossellini's and the Hotel Caruso. The rooms are comfortable enough and the bathrooms are nice without being exceptional, with a few serious design flaws (glass door to the toilet, if opened outwards, hit the marble basin. Very worried about it breaking...) and a really annoying motion sensitive light which filled the room with bright light in the night if anyone got up to go to the bathroom then took (it =felt like) ages to turn off again. The staff were friendly and helpful to a point, but difficult to communicate with before arrival, not really answering e mails (I would recommend using WhatsApp if possible. You may get a better response). Breakfast was satisfactory without being exceptional but the views from the terrace made up for any shortcomings. Overall we had a very pleasant stay, and it is a good hotel if you want a comfortable place in an exceptional location, but I do think that with a little effort and not much expenditure this hotel could be sensational.

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