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I Giardini Dei Sensi
Via Arienzo, 13/A, Uscita Vallone Porto, Positano, SA

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A incredible, private villa with outstanding hosts
One of our best stay during our visite at the Amalfi Coast. A small retro villa with incredible views and huge garden. Linda, Salvatore and Danilo booked us lovley restaurants and help us every day to make our day. Thank you very much, you three. The room was spacious and very clean with a nice design. The breakfast with cakes and fresh fruits and juices was delicious. All homemade. We loved it. We are coming back !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Holiday of a lifetime!
This hotel, or more specifically the owners, are amazing. We had the best time. From our balcony, we sat under a lemon tree looking down at the amazing views of Positano town. The owners couldn't do enough for us, even arranging a driver to take us to their recommended restaurant - all of which had amazing food. There are a few steps in and around the hotel, but it's part of the Amalfi Coast experience and a great way to burn off all the pasta!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Immerse yourself in nature
We had a wonderful stay at I Giardini Del Sensi. Set in stunning gardens with views over Positano. We loved being so in touch with nature and the local produce at breakfast, hotel beach, and access to the ‘Path of the Gods’ walk were all unexpected and incredible. All the staff at the hotel couldn’t have been more helpful too - thank you! Like the whole area, staying at I Giardini Del Sensi requires a lot of walking, especially stairs to the beach and up to the hotel, which we loved as it was all so picturesque, but definitely something to be aware of. Overall, very good and we would definitely recommend this uniquely located hotel :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was excellent from the time we arrived to the time we left! Service was fantastic! Linda, Salvatore, and Emma were amazing host and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. The breakfast was also perfect and delicious. Last but not least the view was stunning and it was so nice to sit on the top terrace to watch the sunset and have snacks and champagne:-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

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Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was outstanding . Location excellent . The sofa bed was uncomfortable for the third person in the suite .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Great service and very clean
The service was excellent and it had an amazing view overlooking the town and the ocean. The breakfast included was also very lovely, providing a selection of foods suitable for vegetarians too. Overall I really enjoyed my time at this hotel and the only fault I can think of is amount of steps it takes to reach the hotel (about 100!)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angus, London, England

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is positioned on the edge of Positano in an elevated position, affording it some spectacular views from the many beautiful garden terraces, and ensuring a more peaceful stay than you would get were you to remain right in the centre of the town. If you want to relax on the beach, it’s a short wander into town to access the main beach; or, do what we did and descend the steps right from the property down to a much quieter, arguably prettier beach. At times we were the only people there and essentially had a private beach to ourselves. For those who enjoy a good walk, the property is ideally located for the Path of the Gods. It even has its own private entrance to the start of the path! We did the whole route and got the bus back from Bomerano. Well worth it for the views. The rooms in the property are a very good size, and are well cleaned and tidied every day. The breakfast that’s put on every morning is delicious. The couple who run the place treated us with refreshments when we arrived which was a nice touch, and continued to ensure that we had the best possible holiday. They went out of their way on several occasions to make our week as relaxed and enjoyable as possible. It’s worth noting that to access the property requires climbing 150 steps through the garden from the main road, not to mention the numerous steps in and around Positano, which may make this an unrealistic proposition for the obese or disabled.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Linda & Salvatore on 30 Apr 2019
Dear Angus, Thank you for your feedback, it has been a pleasure meeting you and being at your service! All the best for your future projects, we hope to see you again at I Giardini dei Sensi! Linda & Salvatore

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

KE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful experience. Linda and Salvatore were really lovely and nothing was too much trouble for them. The location was perfect for a couple and the surrounding scenery was breath-taking. Everything was of a very high standard; the accommodation was lovely and clean and the breakfast was superb. I will most definitely return here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Aaron

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Boutique hillside pension overlooking Positano
Happily found this pension after researching dozens of hotels in Positano and Praiano. Only has 5 rooms, all set back in a garden with partial views of the Amalfi Coast, and located somewhat between Praiano and Positano, a little closer to the latter. We probably could have enjoyed our entire stay just lounging on the property, which includes a solarium, small plunge pool, and several quiet spots in a garden setting away from the hussle and bussle of Positano proper. The staff were very friendly and accommodating starting from arrival, and recommended one of the better meals of our entire trip in Italy. The location was somewhat outside of Positano, so those looking to spend the majority of their time shopping, exploring the town or even heading to the ferry pier for day trips need to consider the time necessary to catch a bus or the cost of taxis, which can quickly mount when starting from this location. The complimentary breakfast here was a great way to start our day. Sadly there was no daily room service at the pension, so one night when we stayed in we ordered pizza. We didn't take advantage, but the pension is also located along the Pathway of the Gods trail, so hiking enthusiasts are able to directly access the trail and trek to the town of Amalfi on foot. Definitely recommend this place to those looking for a slightly different and peaceful Positano stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from I Giardini dei Sensi on 29 Oct 2018
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a great review! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the beauty of our garden and the views of Positano from our terraces. We are also very happy to hear that our staff was able to help you throughout your stay. We hope that you will come and visit us again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I Giardini Dei Sensi was absolutely perfect for our honeymoon. Lovely breakfast spread each morning with stunning views, a pool overlooking Positano, and a short walk to downtown Positano from the bottom of the steps. The staff was kind and very accommodating, arriving early to bring our bags down via lift for an early morning car to the airport. They called us taxis, and shared ideas about what to do. ALSO, you can walk up (like wayyyyy up) stairs to get to the base of the Path of the Gods! Tough, but well worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Daniel on 25 Aug 2018
Dear Ms Olivia thank you very much for taking the time to write such a nice review. We are glad that you found our Resort to be perfect for your honeymoon, and that we were able to ensure that you had an enjoyable stay. We are also happy that you enjoyed the views from our terraces, and that you reached the beatiful Path of Gods, despite the heat. We hope that you will come and stay with us again if ever you return to Positano. Best regards.

8/10 Good

Ale

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views. Far from Positano (25 minute walk). You need to climb a lot of stairs. The suite is spacious and nice but since it is historical, furniture is old and bathroom shower as well. Bed mattress a little bit stiff. My wife has bad allergies and they tried switching us to another room but the one available had not A/C. The staff, Domenico, Aldrich and Christine were incredible. Nice small pool. The beach is "close" (based on Positano standards).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Leeds, U.K.

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We stayed for four nights and had a wonderful time. The hotel and grounds are kept in excellent condition and the owners and staff were friendly and helpful without being intrusive. The hotel is in a stunning location and is approximately a 10 minute walk from the centre of Positano which meant it was quiet at night. We were lucky enough to be upgraded and the room was beautiful, super clean and comfortable. Breakfast on the sun terrace was excellent and we had drinks and snacks on an afternoon. The pool is small but in a lovely setting and again very clean. The hotel is accessed by 150 steps but luggage is taken up via a pulley system, so don't struggle up the steps with it! We would definitely stay here again, thanks for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Response from Domenico - Giardini dei iSensi on 22 May 2018
Dear Karen. We thank you for your wonderful review. We are pleased to know that The Gardens of Senses and all of us have made it your pleasant stay. We are sure in the future to see you again ! A Big Hug from all of us.

10/10 Excellent

Rick, Texas

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Wish I could have stayed longer
Really cool, laid back place overlooking Positano and the coast. Great breakfast, very friendly and attentive staff. The scents of the flowers and garden was heavenly and the views were breath taking. Rooms were comfortable and quaint.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from Domenico - Giardini dei iSensi on 2 May 2018
Dear Rick Many many thanks We are pleased to know that I Giardini dei Sensi and all of us made your holidays a magnificent experience. In case you come back to Positano one day, do not forget to come and visit us. Goodbye

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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Amazing views and staff.
This place is amazing! The service is OVER the top and the view I would say has to be truly on of the best in Positano. Thank you for making the stay one of the best experiences of the trip.
Response from Domenico on 18 Apr 2018
Dear Lisa. We thank you for your wonderful review. In the future hope to see you again here at I Giardini dei Sensi. All the best ! Domenico

10/10 Excellent

steve and louis, essex

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fantastic views
Really enjoyed our stay, staff welcoming friendly and helpful, great attention to detail. lovely accommodation and great breakfast. lots of outside space with fantastic views. only negative, not the hotels fault but make sure you get off the bus at the right stop, nb.. bus stops 4 times in Positano, make sure you exit at the main stop,( 3rd stop) normally there's a crowd waiting to board. Otherwise its a hike. approx. 20mins from main stop.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tim, Hawaii/California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top resort in Italy
Absolutely fantastic! The quaint ambiance of Posatino is represented by this resort. From the staff to the maintainence of the property to the private setting, to hillside magnificsense. We were greeted by Marco with a sincere welcome and picturesque setting. Then Dominica served every request , question, and logistic we asked of him. The grounds are beautiful, organic, and refreshing. The cleanliness was superb. The breakfast was diversified and of a higher qualitity, greater offerings, and way above what similar/competitors offer. This was complimented by the personality of the resort and positive attitude to satisfy by the staff. Quite a superb experience with really positive and productive energy!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Meghan

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Fabulous views but a little outside of town
Giardini Dei Sensi was amazing! The views from the hotel could not be beat and there is a gate from the area that leads to the path that gets you to "the path of the gods (hike between Priano and Positano)". The only reason I didn't give it a 5/5 is because it is not in the town center area, so it is about a 20-30 minute walk to get to the town center of Positano.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

shirley, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Nice views.
The service was amazing! The bed was comfortable and the room was really nice with a great view. I just loved everything about my stay. The hotel is on a mountain so you have to climb lots of stairs to get there and there are no elevators, but that's typical for Positano.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible experience!
We had an error when we booked and ended up with one room, and one bed for a family of 4. We were told that we would be charged (a lot) to add one bed to the room to accommodate us. The staff seemed panicked and blamed us for the mistake....and acted like we put them WAY out. The following day, a manager reduced the additional price. But we still paid, and they should have done that to begin with. Even if we owned the error (not sure how it happened), their customer service and reaction was awful. Further, while the view is beautiful, the location is up 146 steps and not a close walk to anything (they only provide breakfast). The pool is like a glorified bird bath and the room was nothing special. The shower was a mess....it wasn't completely enclosed and sprayed water all over the bathroom. We saw some amazing places to stay when we toured around the area.....much better alternatives to this place! PS...this is the first bad review I've ever submitted and I travel a LOT!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Myi, Houston Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Phenomenal wedding renewal
This villa is amazing! The owners were wonderful and even though I booked through Expedia they helped me plan my wedding renewal. I could not be more happy with my experience! The views were breathtaking, more importantly Ingrid, my planner made a proposal of what they could do for me. The ceremony set up was beautiful, the flowers exquisite, the violinist amazing, and he took requests. Not only was the photographer they booked very talented, he came back the next day with huge prints and also gave me digital copies of all 430 pictures. Our chantilly cake and prosecco on the terrace afterward were soooo good! The most memorable act of service was when all the restaurants closed at 8:30 and there was literally no where to eat, the owner went into the kitchen and made us a home cooked meal that was delicious. We were so grateful! Fantastic customer service!

8/10 Good

Rich, Santa Fe

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All great!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Best view of Positano
Wonderful views!!! Staff took great care of us, helped with reservations and bookings. Would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Erik

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Despite the great climb to get there, the stay was wonderful. Not least because of the great service by Linda&Co and the magnificent view!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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Fantastique séjour !
Séjour inoubliable dans ce lieu paradisiaque niché entre mer et montagne. Les hôtes sont très attentionnés et extrêmement accueillants. Les échanges sont très sincères. Les chambres sont belles, confirtables et spacieuses. La vue depuis la terrasse privative est à couper le souffle sur Positano et la mer. La résidence est à située à quelques minutes à pied du centre ville, à l’écart de l’agitation touristique. Le petit-déjeuners sont excellents et faits maison par les hôtes.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura fantastica ed accogliente, camera ben disposta fronte panorama mozzafiato, terrazza superiore dove potersi rilassare bevendo un the o altro veramente invitante!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Nilso Jr, Porto Alegre- Brazul

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Piscina fechada sem aviso aos hospedes Nao informam q tem q aubis 15 minutos de escadas muito ingremes! Impossiv l l var mala! Na chegada, n portao eletronico na eua, abaixo das escadas, tive q tocar por 30 minutos p abrirem... Chovia bastante a noite e o hotel, apos as 21 nao tem n enhum serviço. Nao posaui restaurante e nem serviço de quarto! Naooooo recomendo!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

lisa, Vienna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view, service and breakfast.
Loved it. The Hotel is romantic and Pool is cute and Terasse is great. Stuff is extremely friendly and treat you like you are in a 5 stars hotel. We will definitely come again. Martin& Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Daniel on 2 Aug 2018
Dear Martin and Lisa, Thank you very much for your nice review. We are glad that we made your stay enjoyable, and we cannot wait to welcome you again here with us in Positano!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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nice view!
Most hotels in Positano are crazy expensive. This hotel was very good value for money. The view is nice, the pool is lovely, and the garden/terrace is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from Daniel on 2 Aug 2018
Thank you for your review, and we are glad that you were able to enjoy the beauty of Positano while staying in our resort

8/10 Good

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly Recommend
Our stay at the Hotel was great! The staff was extremely friendly and helped us in anything we needed. They go above and beyond to help you in anything you need and will even provide car service to and from restaurants if you need. The cleaning service came daily and even took the liberty to fold clothes that were left on the ground from the day before. Unfortunately the pool was drained during our stay but it is truly as magnificent as the pictures make it out to be. The only down side to this place is that it is about a 10 minute walk to the city center (not even that bad) and in order to get to the hotel there are many stairs you must climb (also not that bad). I would highly recommend to anyone thinking of staying in Positano!
Response from Domenico on 6 Apr 2018
Dear taylor Thank you for your nice review of the Senses Gardens. We are happy to know that I giardini dei Sensi and all the staff have made your stay great. Wishing we can see you again in the future, Greetings Domenico

8/10 Good

Fredrik

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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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Boa opcao
Gostei do hotel, mas o valor é altíssimo pelo que ele oferece. A vista do hotel é muito bonita, porem ele nao fica proximo do centro de Positano. Necessario taxi. A praia tambem tem dificil acesso, mas da para ir caminhando. Funcionarios muito atenciosos. Cafe da manha bom, mas cobram por omelete, o que achei um absurdo devido ao valor da diaria.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

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Un endroit magique !
L'endroit est magnifique, situé un peu en retrait de l'agitation touristique, ce que j'ai trouvé parfait ! La vue est à couper le souffle. Tout le personnel est absolument charmant et attentionné. Le buffet est varié et tellement bon, avec tartes et gâteaux faits sur place. J'avais beaucoup lu de commentaires sur les marches à monter mais, très honnêtement, ne vous arrêtez pas à ça. C'est une montée somme toute facile, que j'ai fait plusieurs fois par jour. Et voilà une excellente façon de brûler toutes les calories du copieux petit déjeuner. J'y retournerai, à coup sur ... pour l'endroit magnifique et, surtout, pour l'accueil si chaleureux des hôtes.

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

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Si vous n'avez pas peur des escaliers allez y!!!
Hôtel de charme et de petite taille qui permet une tranquillité, vue sublime sur Positano, piscine magnifique, terrasse formidable, solarium extraordinaire, personnel d'une extrême gentillesse, petit déjeuner à tomber!! Seuls les escaliers en plein soleil font mal si l'on est chargé (mais ils ont prévu le monte valise !!)