In Positano City Centre, Hotel L'Ancora offers a haven with full breakfast and ocean views from the on-site restaurant. Unwind at the rooftop terrace or indulge in retail therapy at the shopping area. Guests praise helpful staff who provide concierge services, train station pick-up service, laundry services.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Pet friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Rooftop terrace
Babysitting
Train station pick-up service
Train station drop-off service
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Front-desk safe
Snack bar/deli
For families (6)
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Babysitting (surcharge)
Private bathroom
Television
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
The current price is $640
$640
$714 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Why we love this property
Beachfront dining options
Savor regional cuisine with ocean views at the restaurant or enjoy al fresco dining. The hotel offers a free full breakfast and has a bar.
Sleep in style
Blackout drapes invite deep sleep in these curated guestrooms. A minibar and furnished balcony complete the individual charm.
Church of Santa Maria Assunta - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Palazzo Murat - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Spiaggia Grande - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Positano Tourist Office - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Piazza dei Mulini - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
Costa d'Amalfi Airport (QSR) - 110 min drive
Naples Intl. Airport (NAP) - 117 min drive
Piano di Sorrento Station - 34 min drive
Meta Station - 36 min drive
Vietri sul Mare Station - 39 min drive
Train station drop-off (surcharge)
Train station pick-up (surcharge)
Restaurants
Collina Positano Bakery - 3 min walk
La Pergola - Buca Di Bacco - 6 min walk
Ristorante Don Giovanni - 1 min walk
Le Sirenuse Hotel - 1 min walk
Li Galli - 13 min walk
About this property
Hotel L'Ancora
Hotel L'Ancora features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Spiaggia Grande. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Hotel Ancora Restaurant, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
Babysitting*
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Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking nearby (EUR 50.00 per day; discounts available)
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Transfers
Train station shuttle*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Babysitting (surcharge)
What to do
Shopping
Beach nearby
Boat tours nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
30-cm TV
Satellite TV channels
Pay movies
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Hotel Ancora Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 4.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 90 per night
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 50.00 per day (656 ft away)
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number IT065100A1EA8FDLBF
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Also known as
L'Ancora
L'Ancora Hotel
L'Ancora Hotel Positano
L'Ancora Positano
L'Ancora
Hotel L'Ancora Hotel
Hotel L'Ancora Positano
Hotel L'Ancora Hotel Positano
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel L'Ancora offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel L'Ancora does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel L'Ancora?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel L'Ancora?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel L'Ancora?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel L'Ancora and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours and fishing.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel L'Ancora?
Yes, Hotel Ancora Restaurant offers alfresco dining, Regional cuisine, and ocean views.
Does Hotel L'Ancora have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.
What's the area around Hotel L'Ancora like?
Hotel L'Ancora is located near Spiaggia Grande in Positano City Centre, a short 7-minute walk from Positano Ferry Landing and 5 minutes' walk from Church of Santa Maria Assunta.
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Reviews
Hotel L'Ancora Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The property's breakfast spread was wonderful, with a great selection of food and a lovely setting on the terrace. (6 reviews)
The property's location near the beach was perfect for a convenient and enjoyable beach experience. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions
Room
Location
View
Service staff
Luggage
Restaurant
Balcony
Breakfast
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
Location to beach was perfect
veronica
veronica, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 13, 2024
Beautiful view very nice staff and excellent location
Rita
Rita, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2025
We just returned from our trip to Ancora and it an absolute pleasure. The perfect location to shops, restaurants and the beach and ferries. Would highly recommend!
Barbara
Barbara, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2025
Excellent property, the restaurant alone is a destination place, and having the hotel located in the middle of the shopping area is positioned perfectly, built on the side of the mountain along the Almafi Coast.
Rooms are beautiful and the view is beyond compare .
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2024
Amazing locations, the rooms ans suites are surprisingly large, the views are insaine, and the staff is super friendly and eager to assist with anything you may need, restaurant reservation, taxi booking, and so much more.. great breakfast at the hotel !! Will definitely stay there again.
Evelyn
Evelyn, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 29, 2024
This property is a good choice the rooms was comfortable and clean and the location of this hotel is great. If you are looking for a good place to stay that won’t break the bank I recommend this hotel.
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2024
location is the best
Delong
Delong, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2024
The view from this hotel is one of the most beautiful in the Amalfi Coast
Luisa
Luisa, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2024
A beautiful hotel!! And the staff were some of the kindest people we encountered on our trip. The staff patiently answered all our questions and made sure we had a great trip.
Holly
Holly, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 9, 2024
Super location
Service was incredible! Food was great! Hotel is charming with a great location, a little dated.
JENNIFER
JENNIFER, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 2, 2024
Beautiful view! the staff was very helpful.
Gabriel
Gabriel, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2025
This hotel was amazing and the staff were so lovely and attentive. The only thing that could be improved is that the bed was really firm (no mattress topper) but other than that the room was perfect. The location is where you want to be, right in the middle with everything you need around it. Would definitely recommend!
Jasmine
Jasmine, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2025
Our stay at hotel L’ancora was absolutely wonderful. Positano has been my favorite town in Italy, I did not want to leave. This hotel made us feel at home with its amazing central location, great staff, and included breakfast was a big plus!! We even used the transfer service at the end of our trip to Naples train station and our driver was punctual and made sure to get us to the station safe and on time. I truly loved our stay and can’t wait to go back.
Maria
Maria, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2024
Wonderful
Fantastic hotel! Perfect view, staff friendly, clean, good location. Amazing!
Kristen
Kristen, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2024
very good view from the private terrace
Utpal
Utpal, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2024
Loved the staff, location, the view is incredible and truly best in town! One negative is our room did not have a shower, only a jacuzzi tub.
Kristina
Kristina, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2024
Staff was super helpful. Perfect location and easy to find and walk to. Room was quiet at night and the bed was comfy. Minibar was appreciated for water, coke and drinks if needed. Would rent here again. Great value for the location.
Julie
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2024
Property is well situated. Its walkable to anywhere basically. Close to the beach, ~7mins walk. Staffs are so nice.
Phek
Phek, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 10, 2025
Beautiful Hotel in the Heart of Positano
We loved our stay at Hotel L’Ancora for our honeymoon! The location is perfect as it is near many good resturants and shops. It is also just a 10 min walk to the beach! Our room was ready early, which was great because we were both sweaty after carrying our bags up (they offer a service to transport bags for £15/bag which we invested in when we left lol). Personally, I felt the bag service should be included with the room with how much we spent on our stay. The breakfast that was included was so yummy and the views were unbeatable! The staff was also very kind and helpful.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Nov 5, 2024
In overall it was good but could’ve been better if they have storage for lugages and the mattress I wish it was better very uncomfortable . The location of the property close to the main square and the shopping area by walking .
Jolinar
Jolinar, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be coming back soon! The view from our room was amazing, and we enjoyed being in the center of the town. The walk down to the beach was right next to our hotel, which was very convenient. There are several lunch and dinner options next to the hotel, and the hotel restaurant is a great choice as well. The service was spectacular. My fiancé and I stayed for 5 days, and the staff was extremely helpful to help plan the proposal and other activities throughout our trip.
Daniel
Daniel, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2024
This hotel has THE BEST VIEWS of Positano and staff treat you like royalty here! The jacuzzi in the room with views were spectacular. More options for free breakfast would’ve been nice. VERY HELPFUL how they coordinate porter service for getting luggage to/from the ferry port as Positano steps/hikes daily to/from beaches, shopping & restaurants is insane!
Falian
Falian, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2024
The hotel sits in the side of the mountains and has breathtaking views of Positano and the sea. The staff were very kind and helpful and looked after us during our stay. It is extremely hilly there and my daughter gets car sick with the hairpin turns, so the hotel arranged for a private car to and from the train. We had the best octopus dishes of our lives from the restaurant. Each morning, we enjoyed breakfast on the terrace and my little granddaughter loved her fresh orange juice and croissants and fruit. We will be returning to L’Ancora again.
Madonna
Madonna, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
Can not say enough about this hotel! Hands down one of the nicest hotels we've stayed. The staff goes above and beyond, every single one! They gave us suggestions on places to go and places to eat/drink. The views are beyond incredible. The restaurant has a wonderful breakfast spread every morning and dinner was fantastic. They also arranged transportation for us to go to a restaurant off the beaten path called Donna Rosa, which was an authentic and amazing experience. Would like to specifically mention one of the staff, Simon, who, after calling around for us, went by the Bus Depot in another town to pick up my husband's backpack which we left on the bus drive to Positano. Would have been a very costly loss for us as his car keys were in there!!
Joanne
Joanne, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
The staff for our entire trip to Italy was excellent. Our front desk clerk, Lolanda, was one of the best. FYI: This property is only open ~6 months a year, closed from sometime in November to sometime in April -- that's when they have down time to do upgrades and repairs -- as are many of the hotel properties in Positano. As we've been before, this was our first trip to rent a vehicle and drive into this small, tight, seaport "village," which is a total tourist trap due to so many people, scooters and motorcycles! Yikes. No parking at hotels. Only public lots -- so be prepared to valet for any amount of Euros necessary to leave a vehicle overnight! One last note for travelers driving: the paved road to get in and out is a narrow one-way loop (from West-to-East) that doubles as a pedestrian right-of-way. Of course this Hotel L'Ancora is only about 50 meters from the top of the hill up -- meaning that you have to drive the entire way to pull over and check in. No worries, though, the valets are excellent and worth the added expense. The views are especially great from their Restaurant, and they treat Hotel diners with the utmost respect and promptness!