Experience a royal dream at Palazzo Avino, a pink palace on a picturesque mountain top in the Amalfi coast. With a Michelin-star award-winning restaurant, bucket-list views, nods to aristocratic art history, and a clubhouse by the sea, the property is worth booking for a honeymoon–or, an above par vacation.
Situated two minutes from Ravello’s town square, the 5-star property was once a 12th-century private villa for an Italian noble family. Now, its individual rooms feel modernly majestic and private, but with all of the comforts of a luxury hotel. The service and attentiveness is regal–with soft linens and exceptionally flawless housekeeping service multiple times a day.
The newly redesigned Deluxe Sea View rooms are worth booking in-advance of high-season. One newly renovated room, 306, features work from Giulano Dal Molin, a Venetian artist. All of the suites also infuse the historic property with aristocratic references and contemporary taste from their artwork to architecture and expert-curated furnishings.
Palazzo Avino’s private clubhouse on the beach is a short shuttle from the property, and a refreshing take on beach clubs. Classic Italian pizzas and salads can be enjoyed waterside next to a full-restaurant with a pool and seaside views. The club is a must to experience days–and lunches– in Ravello. For those who prefer to stay closer to the room, another breathtaking pool with a swim-up bar and captivating view is located right on property too.
There is local charm with high-end influences at every turn, from Mariella Avino’s creatively curated boutique, The Pink Closet, to the pink details, lemon-rose scents, and regal lion motif on everything from the towels to the china by day to the aromatic shower toiletries and sensational sheets at night. There is an outdoor fitness center for morning workouts at sunrise and a spa for mid-afternoon resets.
For dining, Chef Gianni Vanacore’s Michelin-star award-winning restaurant Rossellini’s offers an unforgettable journey through the local flavors of the Amalfi coast. The experience starts with outdoor champagne and amuse bouche with a view before multiple in-house baked bread tastings and flavors that work in parallel to complement Mediterranean catches and local game. Even the details are memorable, from the apple-topped local lemon granita palate cleanser to the aromatic olive oil There is also a vegan option for guests.
For casual evenings, there is Terrazza Belvedere for classic Italian faire and an outdoor Martini and Lobster Bar, complete with panoramic views and a menu of over 100 innovative, must-try martinis. Think: a picante tequila martinis with a purple pepper, balsamic martini crafted with locally-sourced flavors, a hot and spicy pepperoncini martini, and a wasabi-infused martini with a fresh tuna skewer. For visitors who don’t imbibe, there are also countless craft mocktails and a variety of light bites served. The views here alone make the aperitivo at Palazzo Avino #abovepar.
Top Takeaways
Location: Ravello, Italy
Address: Via S. Giovanni del Toro, 28, 84010 Ravello SA, Italy
Rating: Five-star
The Vibe: A royal and historic life experience with bucket-list views.
Food + Drink: Michelin-star award-winning restaurant Rossellini’s, casual dining at Terrazza Belvedere, and aperitivo at the Martini and Lobster Bar. Rosselini’s is a memorable experience–it is a dining journey that will reawaken your palette and tease your senses. You will think about the aroma of the olive oil alone for hours after.
Our Favorite Part of the Hotel: Martini and Lobster Bar, where you can bask in the panoramic views at sunset and choose from almost 100 martinis. It merges romance with creativity. Think: a wasabi-infused martini with a fresh tuna skewer overlooking the ocean at dusk.
Amenities: A Michelin Star restaurant, beautiful spa, outdoor fitness center, picturesque mountain top pool, private beach club, perfect Wi-Fi, rooftop lounge, and an expert curated fashion boutique.
What’s Nearby? The charming town of Ravello is a 2-minute walk from this utopian escape. It’s known for its
Any Personal Neighborhood Recs? The olive oil tasting and local shop Gusti & Delizie is a must-visit. You can try and buy everything from local lemon-infused olive oil to rose balsamic vinegar. A number of shops that sell Ravello’s world-famous ceramics are also a minute away from the property–Cosmolena is the perfect shop for gifts or classic custom artisan-crafted ceramics that you can ship and bring home to remember Ravello forever. There’s also a local pharmacy less than a 2-minute walk away, but you likely won’t need to stop there as Palazzo Avino’s suites are stocked and restocked with everything from their signature lemon-rose scented products to manicure touch-up sets.
Rooms: 33 rooms and 10 suites, each featuring epic views, historic artistic integrity, and modern high-end details, like Egyptian cotton sheets and spacious closets.
Pricing: Starts at $1,170 per night.
Closest Airport: Naples International Airport (NAP)
