La Tonnarella — Hotel in Sorrento

My spouse and I stayed here for our honeymoon, and we couldn’t be happier about our choice. We booked a deluxe double room with a sea view — we were given room 18, which, as other reviewers have pointed out, had an incredible balcony that was the size of the room itself! And it goes without saying that the view was breathtaking.||The hotel itself was nothing short of gorgeous at every turn. The floor tiles and décor throughout were classic Sorrento style, and every outdoor area was filled with beautiful plants and neo-Classical statues. When we were making our way down to their beach/lunch restaurant area, it was like walking through an enchanted forest.||All of the staff were highly professional, helpful, and kind. The waitstaff especially seemed to love their job. We ate dinner at the hotel restaurant whenever we’d had an exhausting day and didn’t want to make the 20 minute walk into town (4 times total) and it was delicious. They always provided us free bread & olive oil, as well as a tiny free appetizer that changed each time we went. The breakfast buffet was also great, with a wide array of foods — cheeses, cured meats, eggs, a number of Campanian pastries, bacon, and fruit, just to name a few. ||Overall, La Tonnarella played a massive role in making our honeymoon as magical as it was. We don’t regret spending 60% of our trip budget on the hotel alone!||However, there is one thing that really frustrated me about the hotel. I’ll leave my rating at 5 stars only because this site doesn’t do half stars — I think it actually deserves a 4.5.||The hotel room minibar/snack shelf was not free. Now normally I wouldn’t complain about that, but the problem is that there was ZERO indication that you had to pay — no sign posted, no price list, no verbal indication at check-in. Because of that, and because it’s already an expensive hotel, we assumed the drinks and snacks were free and helped ourselves throughout the week. Getting hit with that bill at the end of our stay (on top of the city tax) was frustrating to say the least. Turns out the 200 mL wine/prosecco bottles were €10 each. A tiny packet of instant coffee powder was €3, as were all the snacks (which were almost identical to those free little snacks handed out on flights). Really not cool to be surprised with that. I hope that in the future they make this clearer to guests!||There’s a couple other little negatives I’ll note for transparency’s sake, though they didn’t detract much from our enjoyment or impact our rating:|— In our room there was something placed on the curtain rod that prevents you from closing the curtains for the sliding door to our balcony — this was somewhat annoying, as you can imagine how bright it gets in the morning. Every night we had to fashion a makeshift curtain setup to block the morning light.|— There is a lot of variation in how the rooms look (layout, dimensions, furnishings) even within the same tier. We knew this going in, but I still think it would be nice for the hotel to feature images of more of their rooms on their website to give future guests a better idea. I was admittedly a bit disappointed in the appearance of our room compared to the photos shown for our tier on the website (but the balcony definitely made for it!). |— The hairdryer appeared to be very old. It had quite weak airflow, and for it to work, I needed to keep my finger on the button...

We came in from Florence and had a private driver from Naples to La Tonnarella which was tucked in off the roadway built into the cliff! This felt like a 5* Superior hotel located in a quiet, residential area. We were only a 15 minute gorgeous walk to Piazza Tasso. The view when we walked in was overwhelmingly scenic and peaceful of the Gulf of Naples and Vesuvius. The staff was warm and welcoming and the atmosphere was relaxed with a feeling of comfort. We were in room 24. The balcony gave us a panoramic view of the sea! We thought it was a shared balcony but it was all ours. Equipped with a comfortable lounge bed, table and chairs, loungers and an outdoor shower! The room had all of the amenities. The bed was the most incredible bed we've ever been in! The bathroom had a HUMONGOUS jacuzzi tub that over looked the sea.

We had the luxury of having morning sunrises and sunsets. The views were outstanding. We didn't want to leave our room.

We had dinner at the hotel and the food was fantastic. Breakfast started at 730am but we always got in a little bit earlier with no issues. The breakfast was a typical continental but the coffee was great and PIPING HOT!!

We walked into the city centre on numerous occasions and the walk was not bad. We even used the coin laundry in town.

They had adaptive plugs at the hotel even though we brought our own.

The private beach was really cool although we didn't get to use it much because we were busy but I'd highly recommend using it if you have the time and weather.

We saw dolphins from our terrace playing in the water. The views in the morning and evening were incredible.

The only thing that could have made this better was if they cleaned the balcony a little more often. The seagulls are frequently visiting and we didn't have the balcony cleaned at all.

Highly recommend this hotel and this particular room. You won't be...

My fiancé and I visited Sorrento and stayed at La Tonnarella for a full week. This was actually my second time staying here, and I must say – this hotel is truly wonderful!||Location:|The hotel is perched on a hillside in Sorrento, which means it’s slightly removed from the busy city center – but still within walking distance of both central restaurants and the port. Thanks to its elevated location, the views are absolutely breathtaking. I highly recommend booking a sea view room – it’s truly worth it. You can also enjoy the same stunning view from their charming restaurant.||Service:|The service was excellent throughout our stay. The staff were always friendly and helpful – whether it was making bookings or answering questions. This goes for everyone: reception, restaurant staff, housekeeping, and the team down at the beach. Their warm hospitality really made a difference.||Amenities:|What really sets this hotel apart is its private beach. Just take the elevator and a short walk down some steps, and you’ll arrive at a beautiful stone beach. Two sunbeds and an umbrella cost €35 – very reasonable. There’s also a beachfront restaurant offering a daily-changing menu with delicious food and a lovely sea view. The hotel also offers parking, which is convenient if you’re planning to rent a car or a Vespa.||Breakfast:|The breakfast here really stands out compared to other hotels I’ve stayed at in Italy. It’s a generous continental buffet with fresh fruit, eggs, pastries, juices, and more – plus freshly made coffee on request. If you feel like something different, there’s also an à la carte breakfast menu available for an additional cost.||To sum up:|I truly hope this wasn’t my last stay at La Tonnarella. It’s my top choice for accommodation in Sorrento – and I’d return in...