Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast Italy
Caruso, a Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast
Piazza San Giovanni del Toro 2, 84010 Ravello (SA), Salerno
Italy
www.belmond.com/caruso
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Belmond
Owners
LVMH
Date of Creation
Originally built in the 11th century, a property of Belmond since 2005.
Hotel General Manager
With more than 13 years in the business, Iolanda Mansi is truly fond of hospitality. Since she started at Caruso, a Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast as a PR and Guest Relation Manager in 2012, she has led by example, managing to build a positive working environment based on mutual respect and long-lasting relationships. Her intense commitment and operations expertise led her to become General Manager in 2025.
Hotel Positioning
5-star Luxury
CARUSO, A BELMOND HOTEL, AMALFI COAST
History & Story
Sat on a limestone throne at the peaceful pinnacle of Ravello, Caruso, a Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast gazes out over the Tyrrhenian Sea. The hotel was originally built in the 11th century by a wealthy family, shipwrecked on their journey to Constantinople. It was once called Palazzo d’Afflitto—the Palace of the Afflicted. Today, the name could not be further from the truth. The Caruso boasts all the worldly luxuries anyone could desire. Vibrant frescoed salons play neighbour to stone vaults adorned with arches and chandeliers. Marbled hallways lead to rooms brimming with antiques and paintings by old masters. In each nook visitors will uncover a new and intriguing part of the hotel’s history.
Date Renewal
Reimagined pool area and brand-new pool club officially launched in 2025, along with three redesigned top suites.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• The panoramic La Piscina Caruso Pool Club, in a spectacular location dominating the Amalfi coast below and with incredible views
• The building is a jewel in itself, with ancient 18th-century frescoes adorning guestrooms and public areas
• The terraced gardens blooming with roses, lemon and olive trees
• Complimentary shuttle service to Amalfi and Positano
• Complimentary boat cruises along the coast
Location
Set into the cliff edge 350m (1150ft) above sea level, high above tiered groves of lemons and olive vines, the Caruso is magnificently positioned for adventure and exploration.
This Amalfi Coast hotel is also ideally located for sightseeing: it’s 7km from Amalfi’s town centre, 18km from Positano and 28km from the lost city of Pompeii.
Key sites/activities in the area
• Lemon Tour in the Valley of the Mills near Amalfi
• Tours of Underground Naples, to have a new perspective on the city
• Pompeii: Visit the UNESCO-heritage site of Pompeii. Follow your expert guide between the ruins and marvel at perfectly preserved frescoed houses in this legendary town frozen in time.
• Gozzo Aprea Boat : Step aboard this stylish vessel and gain access to secluded beaches and panoramic viewpoints that can only be reached by boat, including the iconic Capri Faraglioni
• Walking along the Path of the Gods, a spectacular trail perched on the Amalfi Coast
Fun Facts
• The hotel offers a “Serenade” service, with professional musicians that can accompany your declaration to your loved one, which will be escorted on a romantic balcony – for modern days Romeo and Juliet!
Children’s Corner
Let our expert tutors entertain your little ones. Dedicated spa treatments for kids are offered in our Wellness Centre, and activities including ceramic classes, pizza-making and sailing trips along the coast. A babysitting service is available on request. Children’s amenities and babysitting service are available.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Choose from 50 spacious rooms and suites, each imbued with their own individual style. Most afford sea views from their terraces and many enjoy a private garden. The décor embraces Neapolitan style and tradition and a number of rooms are furnished with 18 th and 19th-century antiques or decorated with charming ancient frescoes.
Number of suites: 34 (from 45 to 95 sq m)
• Divina Suite
• Deluxe Sea View Terrace Suite
• Sea View Suite with Garden
• Superior Suite
• Premium Sea View Junior Suite with Terrace
• Deluxe Sea View Junior Suite with Balcony
• Superior Sea View Junior Suite with Garden
Number of Luxury rooms: 16 (from 42 to 50 sq m)
• Deluxe Sea View Room with Balcony
• Garden View Room with Terrace
• Superior Room with Garden
Press Reader with over 3,000 periodicals in 18 languages, In-room bar with complimentary soft drinks and water
All accommodation includes:
Air conditioning – 24-hour room service – Mini-bar – Complimentary wireless/wired internet – Twice-daily housekeeping service – Satellite TV – Daily newspapers – Courtesy lines by Acqua di Parma – Press Reader with over 3,000 periodicals in 18 languages – In-room bar with complimentary soft drinks and water.
Restaurants & Bars
Ristorante Belvedere: It boasts a spectacular outdoor terrace and an alfresco area close to the pool. Ideal to feast on gourmet regional cuisine while admiring the most romantic views of the Amalfi Coast.
Caruso Grill: With the stunning infinity pool as a backdrop, guests can indulge in delicious salads, pastas and Neapolitan pizza straight from the brick oven.
La Piscina Caruso Pool Bar: A reimagined, shaded terrace by the pool serving light snacks, delicious pizzas, tempting specialities and raw fish.
Bar Caruso: The hotel’s atmospheric bar, boasting magnificent 18th-century frescoes and vistas over the coastline, is ideal for early-evening cocktails or a late-night digestif. Enjoy piano music from 19:00 till late in the lounge area.
Krug Table: Gather around a unique table, fashioned from an 18thcentury door that once graced the old Caruso palace. Sit on chic chairs adorned with Emilio Pucci fabrics and dine on the Chef’s exceptional menu, featuring the freshest local produce, paired with Krug Champagne. Available from May to October.
Wellness
• Swimming pool: An architectural masterpiece, it’s set at the highest point above the town of Ravello, seemingly suspended in the clouds, providing an unparalleled vista and breathtaking views of the coastline.
• Fitness centre: Fitness centre: Re-energise with a workout in our open-air gym, enjoying a full range of cardio equipment and weight machines by Technogym – complemented with coastal views. Private sessions with a personal trainer can be arranged on request.
• Caruso SPA: Soothe your mind and body at our sublime Wellness Centre. Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired rituals in our indoor treatment rooms or sea-view gazebo
Corporate & Celebration Events
The hotel offers two private event rooms with direct access to the lush gardens, which are the ideal setting for an extensive range of activities and celebrations – from pic-chics to banquets. Whether it’s a family reunion, wedding anniversary or milestone birthday, as well as a corporate event or meeting, we can arrange a captivating setting in the secluded grounds of the hotel.
Extra Notable Features
Guests are invited to discover La Piscina Caruso Pool Club, enjoying a wealth of immersive activities ranging from gastronomic rituals and wellness activations like yoga and sight-jogging with a final splash during the day; to stargazing, cinema nights, and music events with midnight swims in the evening.
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
2024
• Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report’s Members’ Choice Award (Top 10 Hotels in the World & Top 10 Hotel Pools #3)
• CNT Readers’ Choice Awards (Top Hotels in Italy #4)
Number of employees
Up to 120