Book the Hotel Villa Franca with VIP Benefits

Ideally situated on a hill between the craggy cliff tops and the glinting Mediterranean Sea, Hotel Villa Franca Positano is romantic Italy at its most beautiful. With the picturesque, cobbled piazzas of Positano and two blissful beaches steps away, this stylish hilltop retreat offers the chance to check out from reality and absorb the glamor and gorgeousness of the ever-enchanting Amalfi Coast. A cool calm envelops this Italian idyll where bewitching coastal beauty dominates the window views and pines and citrus scent the air.

Location & Position

Hotel Villa Franca boasts a prime location in the heart of Positano and is easily reachable by land and sea. On request, the expert concierges can organize private transfers with sedan cars or minivans to and from the hotel.

About Hotel Villa Franca

Since the early 40s, Hotel Villa Franca has been one of the first hotels to welcome international tourists and pioneered in-house restaurants for travelers in Positano. The environment and its protection have always been one of the core values and the base on which the every business endeavor is envisioned, aiming at minimizing the carbon footprint; like the other core values such as the wellbeing of the personnel and of the communities in which we operate, all paramount to the success.

Lifestyle & Art

Contemporary art and design are part of the core values that represent the concept of hospitality and Lifestyle. These elements are paramount aspects of every guest's experience. Villa Franca is a magical place that is envisioned like an art gallery to create a unique experience for whoever stays and enters the lobby. In this area, art and design are the fil rouge and the leitmotif to every project. Here, all aspects carefully considered, every work of art and designer item has contributed to completely transforming this private villa in Positano into a mere museum where beauty and uniqueness are celebrated, with a permanent display of world-famous international artists. So step into Hotel Villa Franca and allow yourself a walk in the private ART collection and in DESIGN, where the omnipresent white and the infinite shades of blue create an incredible atmosphere, a heavenly sense of place.

Rooms & Suites

The guest rooms and suites are spread across two elegant villas. Each room is unique, but all share the signature style of luxurious, contemporary décor and are filled with carefully chosen furniture of the highest quality. A mix of design and contemporary art, white is the dominant color in all the designs, and each room has generous windows that allow sunlight to flood into the space. In addition, each room has a balcony or a terrace offering spectacular views of the Mediterranean or the charming village of Positano. The interiors are always planned to cultivate a romantic but relaxed atmosphere. Works of art and a curated selection of elegant furniture make every space feel highly personal.

Dining

Whether dining on the restaurant terrace, sipping a cocktail by the rooftop pool, or getting pampered in the Wellness Area, Villa Franca Positano exudes authentic Italian elegance. Once a private residence, this boutique hotel has been artfully refashioned. Its airy and bright luxury rooms and suites draw inspiration from the surrounding environment. The Mediterranean climate allows Hotel Villa Franca to find the best products, from sun-ripened oranges and zesty fresh-from-the-tree lemons to seafood, meats, and herbs. The talented kitchen brigade, led by the Executive Chef Savio Perna, one Michelin Star, can flawlessly balance flavors and ingredients to create unique dishes from traditional recipes.

For casual lunch, sit down for a pool-side bite at O'RO Sky Terrace, high above the sea and Positano. Enjoy the spectacular views and feel the sea breeze as you enjoy the Mediterranean cuisine and lunch made of fresh fish. Then, look no further than LI GALLI RESTAURANT for a gourmet dining experience that embodies the sophistication of the Amalfi Coast. If you opt for a traditional dinner, visit us at O'RO Incanto Lounge Bar & Osteria to taste the conventional Campanian recipes. Then, on the rooftop, reach the GOLD Champagne Bar & Seafood Grill for an elegant and informal dinner with panoramic views.

LI GALLI RESTAURANT - Fine-dining menus are a taste of the sublime in a dream setting with sky-meets-sea views. The food here is rooted in local Campanian culinary traditions. It utilizes the best produce of the territory, fruit and vegetables ripened under the Mediterranean sun, seafood caught in the bay, and meats from the nearby hills. Since 2019, the talented kitchen brigade, headed up by Executive Chef Savio Perna, one Michelin Star, has worked in collaboration with multi-Michelin Star Chef Nino di Costanzo to craft a masterful menu that is at once innovative and yet still true to Campania traditions. Through this alliance, LI GALLI RESTAURANT's value and uniqueness are further enriched and taken to the next level.

Villa Franca Touch Dining – The philosophy tells what Hotel Villa Franca is all about. It perfectly reflects the essence of the Campanian traditions, skilfully mixing innovation and respect for the culinary heritage. For the Executive Chef Savio Perna, one Michelin Star, the intrinsic quality of the raw material is paramount, with local and biological products representing the immense variety of the territory. Each ingredient, carefully selected, originates from the Lattari mountain range, while seafood products are strictly from the gulf of Salerno. The cuisine is made of passion, love, extreme attention to detail, studies, and experiments able to exalt every aroma. Each dish is a journey through the flavors of the extraordinary produce the Campania region offers, an incredible culinary journey that will take you to the heavens of Mediterranean cuisine.

O'ro Sky Terrace Cocktail Bar & Cucina - Let yourself be mesmerized by the feeling of being suspended between sky and sea. Thanks to its unique position dominating the entire bay, O'RO Sky Terrace boasts incredible 360° vistas of the Divine Coast, from the village of Amalfi to the natural marine reserve of Punta Campanella, the mythical islands of Li Galli, and the cobalt blue sea of the Gulf of Salerno, from the picturesque pastel-colored houses of Positano at your feet to the Lattari Mountain range at the back. All these incredible landscapes, mere gifts from Mother Nature, create the perfect micro-climate for a sunny and relaxing lunch or al fresco dining of the Executive Chef Savio Perna, one Michelin Star, and his team during the warm and breezy summer afternoons.

Gold Sky Terrace Champagne Bar & Seafood Grill - GOLD Champagne Bar & Seafood Grill situated on the breath-taking Sky Terrace, is where you can relax and simultaneously have some serious fun. Choose from an incredible selection of over a hundred rare vintage champagne labels accompanied by caviar, oysters, and the culinary creations of the Executive Chef Savio Perna, one Michelin Star.

O'ro Incanto Lounge Cocktail Bar & Osteria - An ode to the 'Bon Vivre' in the spirit of elegance, O'RO Incanto Lounge Cocktail Bar & Osteria is the ideal location to sip an exquisite cocktail prepared by the expert mixologists with a typical Italian twist and try the very best of Campanian culinary traditions, dishes with roots that go deep into Italian history, created by the Executive Chef Savio Perna, one Michelin Star, and his team. It boasts incredible vistas of Positano and Spiaggia Grande, oversized paintings on the white-washed walls and sculptures will keep you company. In the open kitchen, the Chef brings back to life and prepares local delicacies that will surprise and delight your taste buds. This will represent a unique gastronomic experience where the large windows make Positano feel so close you could touch it.

The Wine Cellar

The well-stocked wine cellar is one of Hotel Villa Franca's most prized treasures. It holds an extensive wine collection of over a thousand labels from sixteen countries. Each bottle is carefully selected by the expert Head Sommelier Franco D'Angelo, with particular attention to their unique characteristics and peculiarity. The expert sommeliers can help you find the wine that better matches your menu or assist you in picking an extra-special celebratory pour to toast a special occasion.

A Sea of Wonders

Let the timeless beauty of the Mediterranean and its wonders charm you while you admire the Amalfi Coast from its most fascinating perspective: the sea! Offering you a relaxing stay for a minimum of two nights with a day at sea onboard a luxury boat tour to discover the incredible wonders of Mother Nature till the sunset. Then, you decide where to take an unforgettable aperitif and raise your glass, in front of Positano, at the archipelago of Li Galli, or by the Faraglioni Rocks in Capri. Upon arrival, the ambassadors will greet you with a refreshing welcome drink and a unique amenity in your room.

Dolce Vita

Every voyage is lived three times: when you dream it, when you live it and when you remember it. Live the Amalfi Coast as it once was, in pure Dolce Vita style, and discover the most incredible locations of the Divine Coast. Offering a relaxing stay of a minimum of two nights with a one-day self-drive of a vintage car to live or relive "Italian Dolce Vita" or a luxury car in the spirit of elegance and comfort to drive along with one of the most scenic roads you'll ever see. You can decide to stop for a walk in the lemon groves of Amalfi or a wine tasting. Upon arrival, the ambassadors will greet you with a refreshing welcome drink and a unique amenity in your room.

A Walk in History

A volcano of emotions awaits you! This is a one-time opportunity to discover the secrets of a territory that once was the cradle of civilization, with an incredible history and endless stories to tell, from the ancient to the world as known today. Offering you a relaxing stay of a minimum of two nights with a private guide tour comprising a walk to the top of Mount Vesuvius and a visit to Pompeii that never ceases to amaze. In between the two excursions and to complete the experience, you could decide to have lunch in one of the traditional pizzeria restaurants in or near Pompeii. Upon arrival, the ambassadors will greet you with a refreshing welcome drink and a unique amenity in your room.