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Hotel Cetus

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with a private beach and a 24-hour fitness center

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Elite Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Sea View | View from room
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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Hotel Cetus sits on a tranquil bay, offering an idyllic retreat with beaches and rooftop terraces. Guests can watch the sunset from the beach bar or enjoy facials and massages at the spa. Free WiFi and a business center are available, and the area invites exploration by bicycle.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Room service

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Elite Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Elite Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Corso Umberto, 1, Cetara, SA, 84010

What's nearby

  • Erchie Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lungomare Trieste - 11 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Salerno Cathedral - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Salerno Maritime Terminal - 12 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Salerno Beach - 13 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Salerno (ISR-Salerno Rail Station) - 10 min drive
  • Naples Intl. Airport (NAP) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eco del Mare - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El muerzo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cerasella Bistrot & Drink - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pane e Coccos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪New Garden - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hotel Cetus

Upscale hotel near Salerno Maritime Terminal
A beach bar, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Cetus. With amenities like a private beach and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room or hot tub, and indulge in a body scrub, a facial, or a massage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and bike rentals
  • Babysitting (surcharge), beach towels, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Cetus offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, 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

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 60 km
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property's beach is open seasonally (June-September). Guests may access the beach for a surcharge on the day of check-out.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, January, February, and March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day

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: EUR 4.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 20 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per day

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, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT065041A1S7JW82H7

We should mention

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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Cetus Cetara
Hotel Cetus
Cetus Cetara
Hotel Cetus Cetara, Italy - Amalfi Coast
Hotel Cetus Hotel
Hotel Cetus Cetara
Hotel Cetus Hotel Cetara

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Cetus pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Cetus?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Cetus?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Cetus?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Cetus provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Cetus located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cetara hotel is within 32 mi (52 km) of Pompeii Archaeological Park, Herculaneum, and Paestum Archaeological Park.

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Hotel Cetus Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 340 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, romantic hotel. The spa was a plus!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Amazing !!! Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRENDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! The staff were friendly and helpful with inquiries. The breakfast was plentiful with a good selection of hot food, meat and cheese, pastries, bread and rolls. Delicious! Great central location to see Amalfi coast! The view from the room was amazing! I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing, staff so helpful and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Cetus was unlike any hotel I've ever stayed at. First, when you arrive you'll realize that you can't even see a hotel. It's all below on the cliff! All you see from the road is a tiny parking lot and an elevator shaft. Because the hotel is built into the cliff and overlooks the sea, the views are incredible! All the service staff from the reception to housekeeping to the restaurants are 5 star plus. You'll quickly realize that everything on the Amalfi Coast is pricey and it's very challenging to drive around. And don't even think about walking from the hotel - dangerous! I highly recommend trying their on-site restaurant for dinner. The restaurant has fantastic food and outstanding service. You'll get a lot for your money. The hotel has it's own beach, offers an amazing full breakfast with everything you can think of, and has a beach restaurant. The only drawback to Hotel Cetus is also it's advantage, it's not within walking distance of a town or near anything so you have to brave the extreme traffic to get anywhere. The plus side is after you've been out you're SO HAPPY to be back to some place quiet and away from the crowds!
Incredible views from our room
Small balcony
Wonderful full breakfast
Wonderful full breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krishnendu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding view of the sea and coast from the room, quiet and non-touristy, nice private beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrishan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantasic place. Amazing service, kind staff, super clean, rooms where exceptional. Would definelty recommend and visit again. The restaurant is amazing. One the best meals we had on our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just checked out, and the stay was definitely incredible. We fell in love with Falalella, the food and services simply amazing. Our room super clean, and with an incredible view. Will definitely recommend anyone looking for a hotel in the amalfi coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
High end hotel close but away from all the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really good but for $600/night they didn’t give breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

Cetus

Amazing. The rooms were always perfect and the restaurant was great. The atmosphere and staff were courteous and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s beautiful it overlooks the ocean. My Italian family live in the same town. I’ve stayed there multiple times
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE

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

Our stay at Hotel Cetus

We were impressed by everything about Hotel Cetus. It was immaculate and had beautiful artwork throughout. The room was spacious & clean with a stunning view of the sea. The bed was also very comfy. The staff couldn't have been more hospitable and the breakfast was fantastic. We would visit here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is stunning, hotel is beautiful and the staff were amazing. Breakfast, lunch option (although small) delicious. The restaurant was 5/5 both times we went. WiFi was poor but the views were so beautiful it didn’t matter. Beach rocky (as expected), well maintained, staff lovely. Would absolutely stay again for longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry Walton

Liked: Amenities
Amazing!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rossitza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel with an easy access in comparison to all other towns on the Amalfi Coast. We had a beautiful room with a big terrace. The staff was excellent and friendly. This was a piece of paradise! Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Hidden Gem

Honestly, I almost do not want anyone to know about this. It was an amazing place and amazing staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Tranquil, amazing location

Amalfi is amazing, but most people already know that. This hotel, and Cetara in general, are fantastic for people who want to be on Amalfi, but have a more tranquil experience with less crowds. The negative is less convenient options to restaurants and shops. Cetara is terrific little town a short, but somewhat adventurous, walk away. I would absolutely recommend the hotel based on the location, staff, cleanliness and size of rooms, the hotel restaurant, and hotel beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanouil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While keeping in mind that Amalfi Coast is a bit over-rated due to a flooding number of tourists , I would like to say that Hotel Cetus is ideal when it comes to value of money. Very friend staff , spacious rooms decorated with the local traditions. Breakfast with good amount of options. Private beach (don’t look for sand, it doesn’t exist). Big thank you to Elena in reception team, Erico the manager who took special care of us for our honeymoon and big thank you to all the other amazing staff with their smiles.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a gem!! The private beach access alone makes it a must stay! The food by the beach is great and the beach chairs and easy water access means you can stay out there all day. Bring your water shoes because the small rocks when you're getting in and out are a little rough. The hotel is right at the beginning of the Amalfi Coast and although you can drive from there to the most popular destinations on the coast, there is no need to because you are a 8 minute walk to the town of Cetara which is an embarkation point for all of the water ferry's that affordably take you to any of the destination cities on the coast you might want to visit. The hotel is very well run and the breakfast every morning is TOP notch!!! The only thing we weren't impressed with is the main dining restaurant which during our stay was a lot of pomp, and low on taste and options. Overall everything tied to the hotel (not the main dinner restaurant) was FIRST RATE and gets my highest rating for a must stay on the Amalfi Coast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. It is much quieter than Positano and Amalfi. This can be a positive or negative, depending on what you are looking for. There is a ferry you can take to several different towns. It is a 5-10 minute walk to get to the ferry, along the side of the road (no sidewalk). The hotel offers a shuttle service, which is great, however it is not always available when you need it, so don’t count on this service. We had great views of the sea, and the room was spacious and comfortable. There is a small private beach, but you will need flip flops or other footwear to walk on the pebbles. The connected restaurant is nice, great food. We walked into Cetara town one evening, and there are several restaurants to choose from. Since it’s a fishing village, the emphasis is on fish/seafood. We used a tour guide service that had been recommended by the hotel. This was awesome. The owner of the company went above and beyond to create personalized unique experiences for us. The company is Mandato Consulting. I cannot recommend them enough for enhancing your trip to the Amalfi Coast. Call Alba and she will ensure you have a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is well located as it’s not a busy area, easy to eat at restaurants around but the hotel has the top rated restaurant. We went for dinner and it was excellent! The breakfast at the hotel is exceptional, so many options and the service is so good! The beach is great as well. There are comfortable chairs with umbrellas. You can have drinks and lunch there as well. The water is nice and calm, it too lane waves, great for swimming. Bring your goggles to see the small fish. The room has an amazing balcony overseeing the ocean and Salerno. The room is nice but small. You can tell the hotel is a little older as the walls need a little work but it’s very clean. There is also a spa at the hotel with a nice big hot tub overlooking the ocean, so nice and great temperature, not too hot. There is also a steam room. The gym is very small, no free weights. As for noise in the room, it’s usually quiet but if one guest over you drags a chair, you will hear it! The hotel should invest in putting something under the legs of chairs like they do in the restaurant. Some people are so inconsiderate and don’t thing how they are bothering people in the rooms under them! All in all this is a wonderful hotel with very good staff, we would go back! Dolly who works in the restaurant and beach, is amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAIME H

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The terrace view in the room was espectacular, nice employees, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, restaurant and food good but very expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025