Hotel Villa Lubrense

“A perfect place.”

The hotel is so beautiful the views are breathtaking. The hotel is the cleanest I have ever been too.People and the service is 10/10. Everything is phenomenal 10/10 l.

“Highly highly recommend! ”

We absolutely loved our stay at Villa Lubrense. The staff were excellent, very accommodating and helpful (a special thank you to Fabiola for your kindness). The hotel also has two private walking tracks down to the beach/village, great location for a quiet getaway.

“Holiday of a lifetime”

Hotel Villa Lubrense was fabulous! We stayed in one of the apartments, Puolo. For the price you pay, the views, the location and the accommodation/amenities are unmatched! We had an incredible stay and it exceeded our expectations. The apartment itself is basic, but that’s all you’re paying for a... more

Hotel Villa Lubrense was fabulous! We stayed in one of the apartments, Puolo. For the price you pay, the views, the location and the accommodation/amenities are unmatched! We had an incredible stay and it exceeded our expectations. The apartment itself is basic, but that’s all you’re paying for and we didn’t really spend any time inside anyway so suited us perfectly. We were lucky and no one had booked the other apartment so the terrace was all to ourselves, which was a real added perk. We loved the terrace so much we hardly spent any time at the pool! We found the terrace so romantic in the evenings, looking over the water and most evenings a firework display! The mattress was hard but that’s typical in Italy. The air conditioning was really powerful! Something we were nervous about. There is no Wi-Fi in the apartment but there is cellular reception and you can connect to Wi-Fi at the reception and download stuff or do what you need to do. Wasn’t really a problem for us. The hotel staff were really warm and friendly. We were very well accommodated and they helped to make it a great stay for us. There aren’t any shops or ATMs nearby so stock up on what you need in Sorrento before you get there. Buses are fairly frequent and on time, just check the timetable on your phone before you go and wait. They run until late in the evening so no problems getting back after dinner out in Sorrento. The bus drivers do sell tickets, (not common practice in Italy, you need to buy tickets before boarding from tobacconists, some shops/cafes) they’re just a little more expensive. The bus only takes 10/15mins and most of that is just getting through Sorrento. I’d say it’s absolutely worth staying a little further out and having the space/views that we had. There is a path that leads down to the beach (with black sand from Vesuvius) and a few really nice restaurants, some award winning. The quality of the food is great and there is a great atmosphere. The hotel is on top of a cliff which is what provides the spectacular views, as a result, the walk back up from the beach is hard! It only takes 10/15mins but it is going up steps most the way and can be quite steep, but if you didn’t have to do that, you wouldn’t get the views. As long as you’re able bodied, you will be able to cope as it’s only a short journey but you will be out of breath. You can also go by road or if you book a table at the restaurants at the beach they offer a taxi service for free. The hotel organised a trip to Capri for us, it was seamless and worth the visit! We went for the early trip (as advised by the hotel) because it’s quieter, and I would say it’s absolutely better to go early. We had time to explore Capri whilst it was quiet, then when we were ready to sit down and eat it had really picked up and gotten very busy. I think some of the reviews have been harsh and people just looking for reasons to complain. I can’t comment on the hotel rooms, but the Puolo apartment looked like it did in the photos and actually exceeded our expectations because the location/views are breathtaking and that isn’t seen just from the photos. As I say, for the price you’re paying, what you get is really fantastic and special. You can’t pay for budget accommodation and expect a luxury resort. Nonetheless, I thought the hotel was clean, good amenities, friendly staff and deserves much more than 3* on Tripadvisor. I would definitely stay again and I will be recommending Villa Lubrense to my friends and family!

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“Great Location; Not so Great Accomodations”

We did not like our stay here. It was a huge disappointment for our first visit ever to Italy. I felt like we were given an inferior room at the bottom of a building. I felt like I was at Summer Camp. Very uncomfortable bed. Rugged looking furniture. Small bathroom. Our electricity stopped... more

We did not like our stay here. It was a huge disappointment for our first visit ever to Italy. I felt like we were given an inferior room at the bottom of a building. I felt like I was at Summer Camp. Very uncomfortable bed. Rugged looking furniture. Small bathroom. Our electricity stopped working in the bathroom and there were no maintenance workers over the weekend to assist us. The morning we were checking out, it magically worked again. The pool area is very nice with stunning views. Unfortunately, we didn't even get to use the pool. When I read the reviews about a path down to the beach, I was surprised because we were never told there was a path. When you travel to Italy, make sure you bring your own washcloths because they are not provided at any of the hotels.

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