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Hotel Villa Franca

5.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Winery
Winery
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine, ocean views
Hotel Villa Franca in Upper Positano offers spectacular water views. Guests can enjoy Mediterranean dishes at Li Galli Gourmet, book massages or body treatments at the Turkish bath/hammam, and use complimentary WiFi throughout their stay.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Laundry

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room (03)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room (05 HVF)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room, Terrace (07) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, Terrace (07)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (08 HVF Master) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (08 HVF Master)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite (06 Art) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite (06 Art)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Room (04 HVF Prestige) | Winery

Room (04 HVF Prestige)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room (02) | Winery

Superior Room (02)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room (01 HVF)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Via Pasitea 318, Positano, SA, 84017

What's nearby

  • Positano Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Positano Ferry Landing - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Spiaggia Grande - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palazzo Murat - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Church of Santa Maria Assunta - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Castellammare di Stabia Station - 39 min drive
  • Vietri sul Mare Station - 43 min drive
  • Naples Intl. Airport (NAP) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Collina Positano Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Zagara - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Pergola - Buca Di Bacco - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Casa e Bottega - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Li Galli - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Villa Franca

Luxury hotel near Positano Ferry Landing
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Hotel Villa Franca. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam, and indulge in a massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a body treatment. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Li Galli Gourmet, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to an art gallery on site and designer stores on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Limo/town car service, valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and a porter/bellhop
  • Free newspapers, a vegetable garden, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Villa Franca have perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and bidets
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 60 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Li Galli Gourmet

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tasting room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LED TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 11 and March 26.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 10 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 10 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 5.00 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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 210 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 60.00 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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

All guests 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
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Franca Villa
Hotel Franca
Hotel Villa Franca
Hotel Villa Franca Positano
Villa Franca
Villa Franca Hotel
Villa Franca Positano
Franca Hotel Positano
Hotel Villa Franca Hotel
Hotel Villa Franca Positano
Hotel Villa Franca Hotel Positano

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Villa Franca have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from November 11 to March 26.

Is Hotel Villa Franca pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Villa Franca?

Valet parking is available for EUR 60.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Villa Franca?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Villa Franca?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Villa Franca provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of EUR 210 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Villa Franca located?

Located in Upper Positano, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Positano Town Hall and Positano Ferry Landing. Palazzo Murat and MAR Positano Roman Villa are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Villa Franca Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 616 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 616 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 616 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 616 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 616 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing,the location amazing! I recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niklas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with nice furniture, comfortable bed, complimentary drinks and snacks and with an amazing view over Positano. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
HVF is simply amazing. A beautiful hotel with the friendliest staff you can find in Italy. They made our stay even better. We had a beautiful room with unparalleled views over Positano. Staff recommended places and restaurants other than their own Michelin star. They secured reservations all across Amalfi for us, and made sure we were in safe hands. Everyone is fantastic! A huge shootout to Pedro and Lucia at the Gold Rooftop, Gigi, and the valet guys! Simply the best. Now we have to come back to see our HVF family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent service & beautiful hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time staying here and we love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was outstanding. They created a wonderful atmosphere and excellent customer service. I’d definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property with outstanding staff!!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! The staff was incredible and the property was gorgeous. We can’t wait to come back! 5 star service and amenities!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

supaporn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best stay everything is just perfect. The staff is super friendly and the view is spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Hotel Villa Franca is fantastic!

Hotel Villa Franco is fantastic! Amazing views, rooms, service, etc - and their restaurant Li Galli is one of the best on the Amalfi coast. Incredible experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Namas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent view and service. Almost perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is beyond amazing. The staff is incredible and go beyond to make your re
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks to be the most upscale. Roof top makes it all the way worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peyvand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views from the room and rooftop were amazing. The staff was very helpful for anything we needed to make our trip memorable. Having private transportation to and from the beach area saved us a lot of walking up and down the steep hills.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
really beautiful hotel but it's at the top of the cliff and not very easy to move around Positano. For the cost of this hotel...the staff could have been more customer oriented.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience at HVF was outstanding. Please don’t forget to check out the terrace lounge and restaurant. Max the Manager is a star. The entire hotel staff are just plain amazing. We will be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not convenient and tough walking
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have a done fair amount of traveling and stayed at some very nice hotels, but after a 4 night stay here, this might have been the BEST overall experience I have had at a hotel in my life. Every single part was on point. First of all, the hotel is gorgeous! The views you get of Positano at the rooftop pool and from our room that had a balcony were breathtaking both during the day and at night. We spent a good amount of time on the rooftop, which is one of the best parts about the hotel especially when the weather is nice. The food and drinks were all delicious. Most importantly, the service was truly exceptional. Every single area of the hotel we went, we were greeted with incredibly kind staff members making sure we had anything we wanted. All of them were amazing, but we spent a lot of time with Gigi and Valeria at the rooftop pool and both were so accommodating and friendly. I could go on and on, but genuinely I could not have expected a better experience staying here and was told by multiple local Italians that this is the best place to stay in Positano. Made sense to us after we stayed here! Highly recommend this hotel and I seriously don't have 1 negative thing to say about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice and professional. The place has more of a Hollywood vibe than authentic Italy. The informs that the staff has to wear is ridiculous. It is ultra modern which doesn’t go with the atmosphere of the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Luiz

Liked: Cleanliness

Do not spend your money here!

Too expensive. Do not worth it. Very Small room. The guy in front desk was arrogant. Employees entered our room whithout knoking the door! Towels were dirty. Do not spend your money here. Pool and gym opens at 10! Which gym in the world opens at 10?
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Maxwell, Washington

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Villa Franca is perfectly positioned at the top of Positano and has an incredible 360 view of the town. The pool area is nice and makes for a very relaxing day looking at the mountain. We also appreciated the free shuttle down the hill, so we didn't have to walk hundreds of stairs. Other than the pool and shuttle, we were disappointed in the service and our overall experience. There were ants outside of our room, making it impossible to sit outside on our patio without them crawling on our table/chairs, the service at breakfast was really hit or miss (e.g. we didn't get water every day, even though we asked for it multiple times), shower also didn't have a door, which resulted in our whole bathroom floor being flooded with water making it unsafe to walk around and we felt like ONE linen sheet was too hard/uncomfortable. Providing an option for softer sheets would have been nice. When our taxi came to pick us up, the front desk didn't call to tell us that he was here and we really felt like the hotel didn't care about providing a high-level of service. They were more concerned about us committing to have the tasting menu (and paying $220 Euros per person) for that dinner, versus getting the basics right like fixing the spotty internet and bringing us our breakfast quickly (we waited 40 minutes for yogurt). Since the views are nice, I'd recommend going here for a nice lunch, but spend your money on another hotel that is hospitable and has more consistent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, I felt like royalty. They all go above and beyond to make your stay enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LIANNA

Highly recommended
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

Amazing view and wonderful food

From the minute, we were welcomed in with a drink to the time that we left they were at our service with anything we needed. They also run a shuttle to the city center every 30 minutes throughout the day, which is very convenient. Of the Michelin star restaurant is in your agenda, plan at least 3 hours for dinner.
Our welcome treats along with a bottle of champagne- we don’t drink champagne and they quickly accommodated us with a red wine instead.
Our room
View from balcony
View from diner and drink lemon martini
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025