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Hotel L'Ancora

4.0 star property
Hotel L'Ancora welcomes travelers to Positano City Centre with ocean views, regional cuisine by the sea, and thoughtfully designed luxury experiences

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Guests at Hotel L'Ancora enjoy full breakfast and ocean vistas from the restaurant. The rooftop terrace provides a perfect retreat after exploring the shopping area. The attentive staff offers concierge assistance, train station pick-up, and laundry services to enhance the stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Bathroom

Classic Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Family Suite, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Junior Suite, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room, Patio

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Positano City Centre, a neighborhood in Positano, Hotel L'Ancora is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Positano Ferry Landing and Amalfi Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Amalfi Beach and Sorrento Beach. With boat tours and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Via Cristoforo Colombo 36, Positano, SA, 84017

What's nearby

  • Church of Santa Maria Assunta - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Palazzo Murat - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Positano Ferry Landing - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Spiaggia Grande - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Positano Tourist Office - 2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Piano di Sorrento Station - 34 min drive
  • Castellammare di Stabia Station - 35 min drive
  • Naples Intl. Airport (NAP) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Collina Positano Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Pergola - Buca Di Bacco - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Le Sirenuse Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Don Giovanni - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casa e Bottega - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel L'Ancora

Upscale hotel near Positano Ferry Landing
Free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and shopping on site are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel L'Ancora. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Hotel Ancora Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner, light fare, and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Train station pick-up service, babysitting (surcharge), and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry services
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
  • 30-cm TVs with satellite channels
  • Cribs/infant beds, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 50 per day); discounts available
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hotel Ancora Restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-cm TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 90 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 50.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 50.00 per day (656 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 50.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 90 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Property Registration Number IT065100A1EA8FDLBF

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
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

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is 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

Is Hotel L'Ancora pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel L'Ancora?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel L'Ancora?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel L'Ancora located?

Located in Positano City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Piazza dei Mulini and Positano Ferry Landing. Church of Santa Maria Assunta and Positano Tourist Office are just steps away.

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Reviews

Hotel L'Ancora Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 227 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location to beach was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view very nice staff and excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delong

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
location is the best
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view from this hotel is one of the most beautiful in the Amalfi Coast
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view! the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super location

Service was incredible! Food was great! Hotel is charming with a great location, a little dated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Fantastic hotel! Perfect view, staff friendly, clean, good location. Amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Utpal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good view from the private terrace
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Phek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is well situated. Its walkable to anywhere basically. Close to the beach, ~7mins walk. Staffs are so nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jolinar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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 .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Falian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024