Carlo

Pensione Maria Luisa

TopBnB Very good 9.2 / 10

(43 reviews)

Via Fornillo, 42 - Positano (SA) - Area: seaside | Map

National identification codeCIN: IT065100A1F2VJAL23

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Hotel

Rooms
4

Breakfast
not included

Bathroom
Ensuite

Guests in this venue liked

Spectacular view
Charming property
At the seaside
Cheap
In the city center
Shopping area
The design of the property
Abundant breakfast

Description

Pensione Maria Luisa, one of the historic hotels of Positano, in a panoramic position a few minutes from Fornillo beach in a quiet pedestrian area. The hotel is located just 2 minutes from the main road with the popular restaurants Saraceno D' Oro and Mediterraneo.

From the terraces of our rooms with sea view open the images imprinted on the postcards: from here you can admire the colors of the sunset while sipping an aperitif or making beautiful pictures. Those who could not book in time a room with a private terrace, can of course use the common terrace and available to all our customers.. botany room with sea view, TV and mini kitchen. The concierge service in 4 languages (Italian, English, French and German) is available for information until evening.

Rooms and Rates

To accommodate the needs of all our guests, we regret that we cannot accept pets.

Features

Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite):

Air Conditioning
Historic House
Romantic Atmosphere
Free Wifi
Family
Hair dryer
Heating

*Declared by the Innkeeper

All Features

Various information

Rooms with air conditioning
Internet access
English speaker
French speaker
German speaker
Spanish speaker

House features

Historic house
Sharing areas available for guests
Panoramic location

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

Certified systems
Heating systems
Air conditioning
Room temperature controller

Electric system

Certified systems
Smoke and fire alarms
Photovoltaic or other forms of renewable energy

Services of the house

Terrace

Location and surroundings

City centre
Panoramic view
Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Number of rooms

Total number of rooms: 10
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 10

Size of rooms

Between 14 and 20 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Hair dryer
Monodose products

Room facilities

Children bed
Mirror or luggage case
Fridge
Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

Terrace / balcony
Desk / table and chairs

Cleaning services

Daily

Services

Guides / maps / books available
Local events calendar
Guestbook
Discounts in local shops and restaurants for the guests

Holiday themes - the place

Holiday themes - town size

Village - under 5000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Near monuments
Arts or archeologic area
Cultural events and arts exhibitions
Wine and food attractions area
Local crafts
Shopping area
Gardens and landscapes

Holiday themes - house features

Historic house
Family
Romantic atmosphere

Breakfast

We do not provide breakfast currently but a bar and an excellent backery with fresh products are only 2 minutes walk from our hotel.

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I have been managing Hotel Marialuisa since 1960. Over the years we have earned the continued trust of our guests, by paying great attention to the small details.

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Conditions

Check-in from 2:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Check-out before 10:30 AM - If you're late you may be charged for an extra night

Area seaside

Pensione Maria Luisa is located in the quaint Fornillo area where is also one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy (according to TripAdvisor).
At 20 meters from the guest house there is the main street where there are many restaurants, parks, shops and the local bus stop.

Airports

Naples Airport - Capodichino 32 Km
Salerno Airport - Costa d'Amalfi 37 Km

Train Stations

Train Station Seiano 6 Km

*Distances As The Crow Flies

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In The Surroundings

Beach Fornillo 155 m
Tower Clavel 394 m
Mother Church of Santa Maria Assunta 488 m
Beach Marina Grande 563 m
Beach Arienzo 1 Km
Beach Laurito 2 Km

*Distances As The Crow Flies

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Very good

Overall Rating 9.2 / 10
43 reviews

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Reviews from other sites

Google

Very good

8.6 (100 reviews)

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Good

8 (284 reviews)

What guests say

Travelers consistently praise the Pensione Maria Luisa for its breathtaking views over the sea and Positano from both rooms and terraces. The staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The property is conveniently located for Fornillo Beach and various restaurants, although as is typical in Positano, access involves multiple stairs. Rooms are generally considered clean and comfortable, though a few guests note the building shows some signs of age. The value for money is highlighted as excellent compared to other local options. Breakfast service is not always available. Overall, this is a well-suited choice for those seeking simplicity, a charming atmosphere, and stunning views.

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sergio

I would not return to Positano. It is extremely expensive. Stairs everywhere. Many private beaches. I'll make a comparison: a taxi from Sorrento to Positano 150€; a flight from Argentina to Madrid 500€.

stayed from 08/28/2025 to 08/29/2025

The answer from the host:
Gentile Sergio, siamo spiacenti che non Le sia piaciuta Positano e che abbia trovato il paese troppo caro. Riguardo alle scale, purtroppo il paese è costruito sulla montagna (infatti è conosciuto nel mondo come "la città verticale") e quindi è inevitabile che ci siano delle scale. Ci dispiace però che abbia indirizzato la recensione a noi come hotel invece di esprimere la delusione per Positano in internet. Cordialmente.

jane

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

This place is a gem! It will be a bargain as far as Positano accommodation goes. The staff all speak perfect English and are so helpful. The location is fantastic.

stayed from 09/17/2024 to 09/21/2024

aditya

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 9 | Location: 7 | Price/Quality: 7

Loved the property and the friendly host and their staff. Especially loved the spectacular sea view from the property.

stayed from 06/26/2024 to 06/29/2024

dolores

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Great location, we stayed here three times over the past number of years and love the location and hospitality.

stayed from 06/22/2024 to 06/26/2024

dennis

dennis rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 05/20/2024 to 05/25/2024

rana

Property: 7 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 7

It was a nice stay.

stayed from 10/04/2023 to 10/08/2023

giovanni

Property: 3 | Cleaning: 7 | Host: 6 | Location: 4 | Price/Quality: 3

Old and dated structure, the room doors are horrible and very noisy. \nIn another city it would be a 50€ pension. \nBeautiful terrace and big shower.

stayed from 09/18/2023 to 09/21/2023

nicky

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 9

Perfect stay. The hosts are lovely, always there for questions and tips. Room was amazing, view was INSANE - we even had dinner 2 nights in a row on our terrace because it was that beautiful. Would recommend!

stayed from 09/03/2023 to 09/06/2023

bruno

Property: 6 | Cleaning: 6 | Host: 4 | Location: 7 | Price/Quality: 4

This guesthouse has charm, the view from the rooms with terrace is exceptional, but it is aging and lacks maintenance. Many things do not work or are broken. During our stay there was no breakfast service, the deck chairs on the terrace were broken, the shower products were very cheap, the minibar was empty, there were old pipes lying around on the terrace, in short, quite a few details but at that price one could expect premises in better condition, even if the staff is charming and helpful.

stayed from 09/01/2023 to 09/03/2023

The answer from the host:
Dear guest, thank you for your feed back. We try to use every feed back to improve our service and comfort. In this case, however we cannot really understand the information you left as the room we reserved for you was one completely (except for the terrace) renovated in 2021 (floor, furniiture, lights, bathroom with modern shower cabin, and all electronic devices such fridge, coffee mashine and WIFI). If you had told us about the sun bed on the terrace during your stay, we could have changed it. Minibar: we sell the drinks at the reception to fill your fridge with water, soft drinks or beer if you wish at any time. We don't put the drinks in the mini bar just because some guests wish to use the fridge to put their own stuff. Breakfast is not provided in the hotel (but this information is given on the website and in the booking) but it can be taken however in our family restaurant, 2 minutes walk from us with buffet or a la carte if you wish. We are happy however that you enjoyed the beautiful view and hope to welocme you in the future.

lee

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Great friendly helpful place to stay with stunning views.

stayed from 08/17/2023 to 08/20/2023

pasquale

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Although it is a guesthouse, it has an excellent quality/price ratio. Breathtaking view for the sea view rooms.

stayed from 08/18/2023 to 08/20/2023

piera

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 9 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 9

Everyone very kind, spectacular view.

stayed from 07/31/2023 to 08/04/2023

sinead

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Our stay here was amazing. Such a fantastic location, hosts Carlo and Carmen were so nice and friendly. Our room was beautiful, bright, and with a nice view. We will definitely be back.

stayed from 07/28/2023 to 07/31/2023

darrin

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8

Carlo and his entire staff are fantastic hosts. This hotel is very well located, and is clean. And the balconies are amazing, best view in Positano.

stayed from 07/18/2023 to 07/22/2023

The answer from the host:
Thank you very much for your nice words. We look forward to welcome you in the future in our hotel Pensione Maria Luisa

mitchell

We were blown away by our experience at the Pensione Maria Luisa hotel. We stayed in the sea view triple room, where the view was spectacular from our private terrace. The staff was incredible. We can’t say enough about Carlo, the host. He is an absolute gem and made our stay that much better. Will be staying again next time we come to Positano.

stayed from 06/22/2023 to 06/27/2023

laura

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

We had a wonderful stay. The staff were excellent. Made us feel very welcome. We will be back.

stayed from 07/07/2023 to 07/10/2023

rodrigo

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10

The view from our bedroom was amazing! The room was clean and very new. Regina (host) was the most incredible host from our 30 days trip to Italy and England. The best! The last night I said that I wanted to have dinner on our balcony. She provided plates, wine glasses, and everything I needed for an incredible night! Thank you!

stayed from 06/07/2023 to 06/10/2023

The answer from the host:
Dear Rodrigo, it is great to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Positano and with us We hope to welcome you next time in our hotel Greetings The staff of Pensione Maria Luisa

charmaine

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Absolutely stunning view from the Seaview rooms, truly amazing! The host was very helpful and sweet, property is very clean, affordable in comparison to others I found and in the most amazing location! Walk down the stairs and you’re at Da Ferninando which is a beautiful beach club that is reasonably priced too!

stayed from 06/12/2023 to 06/16/2023

alexandra

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

This is truly a special place! Carlo, the owner and host, is the kindest man and genuinely hospitable to all of his guests. The room was spacious, clean and had a large patio with a stunning sea view. The location is great for exploring Positano and spending the day at Fornillo beach. A 15-20 minute walk to town center on the main road or down some steps to a seaside path. Fornillo beach is less busy than the main beach and has some great lunch spots at the beach clubs. The beach is a short walk down about 300+ steps. You get used to it!:) We had the most amazing breakfast nearby at Posides Cafe - highly recommended. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to return again in the future!

stayed from 05/28/2023 to 05/31/2023

kajsa

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Our room was really nice! Elegant, fresh and modern but still Italian. The bed was great, view great, bathroom great, air conditioning great! Comfortable walk to the center. Close to the lovely Fornillo beach. The host Carlos was very sweet and accommodating. This stay was amazing and the price was fantastic. We are two students and this was the only affordable place for us. Not only was it affordable but great in every way!

stayed from 06/06/2023 to 06/09/2023

daniel

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 9

The hosts are great! They helped me figure out transportation since the ferry service and port were closed on the day I was leaving. The rooms were nice and clean, and I had a great view of Positano even though I booked a bit late. The location is a little high up; you do have to climb a considerable amount of stairs. If coming from the port and climbing the stairs to the hotel, I recommend paying a porter to move your luggage. If arriving by car, then it is just a short walk from the main road and just a few stairs. I would book this hotel again if I came back to Positano.

stayed from 05/19/2023 to 05/24/2023

marisol

Gian Luigi was very kind to us as well as Carlo! The room very nice, spacious and clean. The location very good. I recommend it!

stayed from 05/15/2023 to 05/18/2023

christophe

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

christophe rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 05/07/2023 to 05/09/2023

The answer from the host:
Thank you Christophe, we are glad you liked your stay with us! Greetings Carmen and the staff of Pensione Maria Luisa

samantha

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9

Pensione Maria Luisa offers an absolutely stunning view of the sea and the Amalfi coast! Highly recommend the balcony rooms. The single room with double bed itself was small but clean. The staff was lovely and helpful throughout our whole stay.

stayed from 05/08/2023 to 05/11/2023

The answer from the host:
Dear Samantha, thank you very much for your nice words! We look forward to welcome you again in Positano Greetings Carmen and the staff of Pensione Maria Luisa

scilla

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 8

Charming Pensione Maria Luisa, very welcoming team.

stayed from 05/01/2023 to 05/04/2023

The answer from the host:
Dear Scilia, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us! We look forward to welcome you again in the future and wish a good time. Kind regards Pensione Maria Luisa

vo phuong linh

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 10

Great value in Positano. Situated beautifully near the main street with good restaurants, so easy walk at night to find dinner. Beautiful terrace overlooking the sea. Highly recommend!

stayed from 09/06/2022 to 09/09/2022

petr

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 9

It was a fine experience, the host was very friendly.

stayed from 10/07/2022 to 10/09/2022

noelia

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

The hotel had spectacular views! We were greeted by Andrea and from start to finish he had excellent customer service! I would definitely recommend to anyone to stay here. Expect stairs when staying in Positano but there were not too many to our hotel from the taxi drop off point.

stayed from 09/27/2022 to 10/01/2022

kelly

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10

We really enjoyed our stay at Pensione Maria Luisa. It is quaintly charming and the view from our balcony was spectacular. The staff was incredibly helpful with all kinds of requests and we felt taken care of while staying there. We would definitely stay again.

stayed from 09/14/2022 to 09/17/2022

levi

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

This place was wonderful. Thanks so much for everything!

stayed from 08/24/2022 to 08/28/2022

alessandro

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Everything great. Very kind staff. Recommended.

stayed from 08/08/2022 to 08/11/2022

The answer from the host:
Grazie Alessandro, siamo felici che abbiate trascorso una bella vacanza ed apprezzato la nostra accoglienza.. Vi aspettiamo, alla prossima volta Saluti Andrea e tutto lo staff

julia

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Breakfast not available. Otherwise great! Clean. Courteous personnel. Great location.

stayed from 06/20/2022 to 06/23/2022

The answer from the host:
Thank you Julia for your nice feedback we are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us! Greetings Carmen

vasileios

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 10

Hosts were extremely pleasant and friendly! The property’s location is a bit far from the center of Positano (15-minute walk), but the view from the sea-view rooms is stunning! Spend the extra money for the sea room, totally worth it!

stayed from 08/04/2022 to 08/06/2022

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

I had a lovely stay at Pensione Maria Luisa, in a fantastic spot away from the chaos near the center, many steps down to the beach but worth it. All of the good restaurants are only a stone's throw away. We had a room with a sea view terrace which was perfect for relaxing on a hot day, also has a guest terrace with a great view of the sea and buildings on the hill. Can't fault our stay at all. Highly recommend.

stayed from 07/23/2022 to 07/27/2022

joshua

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 8

Had an amazing stay at Pensione Maria Luisa in Positano this summer. The property is a 2-minute walk from a bus stop, so it's easy to get around the small town of Positano. The hosts Andrea, Carlo, and Miguel were extremely helpful and hospitable to me and my mother. Lastly, the view from the balcony is breathtaking. Staying in Positano is expensive, but the view is worth it! Hopefully, the hosts can offer breakfast soon!

stayed from 07/08/2022 to 07/10/2022

vanessa

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10

vanessa rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 08/05/2020 to 08/07/2020

luca

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 9

Clean room, with a spectacular view right on Fornillo beach. The terrace is truly stunning, it also has a small table, umbrella, and sunbed! Very helpful and kind staff, they were exquisite people. The location is great as the structure is located near Fornillo beach, and many restaurants. I absolutely recommend it!

stayed from 08/03/2020 to 08/06/2020

fatma

Carmen and the team have been wonderful from the moment we came and we always got a prompt response to all emails/enquiries. We had a fantastic time at Positano and the hotel is located in a very good part of Positano, with the beach 5 minutes away too. It is close to all the other attractions as well. The views are picturesque both at the hotel and in the area. We can't wait to go back soon and stay there again. We would recommend the place very much as you won't be disappointed. Thank you Carmen!

stayed from 07/26/2019 to 08/02/2019

The answer from the host:
Dear Fatma, we say thank you to you for your nice words and for the pleasure we had having you and your lovely children with us. See you as soon as possible in Positano. Ciao from all our staff Carmen.

carole

From our first email to Carlo, we've received nothing but great service. Location was perfect for our needs, we rented a car and there was a car park ($25/night) very close by on the main road so did not have to trek our luggage up/down many steps. Property was cozy, with a great view of Positano's hillside. Very close to Fornillo Beach and 15 mins to main beach. Close to many great restaurants and shops. Excellent price for this property, we would stay here again of ever visiting the Almafi coast again.

stayed from 09/22/2018 to 09/27/2018

carlo

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8

Carlo was very helpful and the location of Pensione Maria Luisa is beautiful with a panoramic view. We had a very nice stay.

stayed from 07/03/2018 to 07/05/2018

natalie

Pensione Maria Luisa exceeded our expectations from the moment we arrived. Great place to stay, approximately 5-10 minutes stroll to the heart of Positano by road or approximately 15 minutes down lots of steps and along the water. Staff are very friendly, super helpful and accommodating with any questions or requests we made. Breakfast was superb and inexpensive - just make sure you let the night staff know you want breakfast the night before. We had a room with a private balcony. It was very clean, very spacious and had an amazing view of the water. We would definitely stay here again and also highly recommend to my friends to stay here also.

stayed from 07/01/2018 to 07/04/2018

chelsea

Had the loveliest time at Pensione Maria Luisa! Rosa helped us with a rude cab driver, gave us many tips and recommendations. An absolutely stunning view of Positano. Gilda was an incredible host.

stayed from 06/18/2018 to 06/21/2018

elizabeth

Very helpful hosts. Would definitely recommend to friends.

stayed from 07/24/2017 to 07/29/2017