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La Fenice

TripAdvisor Traveller Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 23 traveller reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3.5 based on 9 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 7 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 9 reviews Value
    • 3.5 based on 9 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 1 review Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 50% based on 11 reviews Families with Teenagers
    • 50% based on 11 reviews Young Singles
    • 40% based on 11 reviews An Amazing Honeymoon
    • 30% based on 11 reviews Older Travellers
    • 30% based on 11 reviews Families with Small Children

Reviews of La Fenice

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19 May 2008

We spent two nights at La Fenice with some close friends in the sea front rooms which have a shared bathroom between the two rooms and a large furnished terrace overlooking the sea, with views of Praiano to the left and some views of Positano to the right. I have stayed in Positano many times, half way up the hill,... more

6 Oct 2007

We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights, and found it to be well worth it for the value. Yes, the breakfast is simple, with 2 or so pieces of bread, the homemade fig jams everyday, and decent tasting coffee, but having your own private beach along with a pleasant host and his family to help you with any questions... more

1 Oct 2007
0/2 found this review helpful

Pushed for my travel agent to book this hotel based upon Karen Brown's Guides review --be wary of those!--(against my agent's better advice, it being less than a four star hotel, which she NEVER books for clients). DUMP...and I do mean, DUMP. Rude owners. Bugs/mosquitos everywhere. If you only care about a low price place to rest your bug eaten... more

23 Sep 2007

beautiful views. BUT incredible bites, wondering if I'll have scars. Dirty towels. Dirty Sheets. Rancid Butter. Stale bread. Owners somewhat rude. Owner would only take cash, presenting tremendous inconvenience. Would not return to La Fenice! more

16 Sep 2007
3/4 found this review helpful

Perched on the hillside just outside Positano, La Fenice was a beautifully tranquil guesthouse with views along the Amalfi coast. We stayed in a large and spacious room with period furniture. Simple but practical bathroom and terrace with a table, deckchair and swingseat. There is a lovely seawater pool which backs directly onto the cliff-face and steps down to a... more

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5 of 5 stars
Baltimore
17 Jun 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

My wife and I just got back from Italy and stayed at La Fenice. We had a wonderful time and couldn't speak more highly of the hotel and its owner. Costatino was great and treated us more as guests at his house rather than transients staying at his hotel. You'll be hard pressed to find a cheaper place to stay... more

3 Apr 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Lovely setting, spectacular views, charming hosts and a decent location (July 2 2006 review - it is more like 10 minutes walking to Positano). The breakfast consists of coffee and a couple of bread rolls plus butter and jam, it is a steep climb to get to your room (clean but fairly basic as mentioned by other reviewers), and there... more

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2 of 5 stars
Sydney
1 Oct 2006
10/11 found this review helpful

I booked 4 nights at La Fenice, to complete a 6 week European holiday. We were initially very impressed, as the view of the Mediterranean from our private room was magnificent. Our room was spacious and clean, although fairly basic. La Fenice is located within an easy walk into the town of Positano. Breakfast was cold coffee, and two breadrolls,... more

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5 of 5 stars
El Segundo, California
19 Sep 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

Just returned from a 4 night stay and had a wonderful time!! This place is incredibly gorgeous with the sea views, terrace, pool and private beach (a real plus). There are LOTS of stairs, but not a problem if you're reasonably fit. They will take your luggage to and from your room for you. Very accommodating and friendly staff. The... more

11 Jul 2006
4/5 found this review helpful

We are a travel agency in Toronto, Canada and have been specialists in Europe for the past 40 years. We have been dealing with La Fenice for the past 15 years and have never encountered any problems. We have always had amazing feedback from all our clients ( and there have been many). The owner, Costantino is a gentleman and... more

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La Fenice Address

Via G. Marconi 4, Positano 84017, Italy