2 Star Hotel

Pensione Maria Luisa

Via Fornillo 42, Positano, Italy View Map

$159 nightly

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Pensione Maria Luisa

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Located in the Fornillo district in Positano, a 10-minute walk from Spiaggia del Fornillo, Pensione Maria Luisa features a shared terrace with sea views and free WiFi throughout the property. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax and a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower and bidet. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and free toiletries. Some rooms come with a terrace with sea views. There is a shared lounge at the property that features a kettle, coffee machine and microwave. There is also a computer. Spiaggia Grande is a 15-minute walk from Pensione Maria Luisa. Naples International Airport is 31 mi away.

201 Reviews

8.8Very Good
Cleanliness
9.0
Staff
9.6
Location
8.9

What Guests Say

  • “The view from the terrace.”
  • “The views from the rooms are fantastic. They loan beach towels, but be prepared to take a very steep walk to a GREAT beach. Tip: walk…”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Double Room with Mountain View1/4

Double Room with Mountain View

162 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Adapter
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bidet
Economy Double Room1/3

Economy Double Room

162 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • City view
  • Private bathroom
  • Trash cans
Triple Room with City View1/3

Triple Room with City View

270 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bidet
  • City view
Triple Room with Sea View1/4

Triple Room with Sea View

291 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen

  • Adapter
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
Double Room with Balcony and Sea View1/4

Double Room with Balcony and Sea View

194 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Adapter
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower

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    What Guests Loved

    8.8
    Very Good

    Based on 201 reviews

    Location

    8.9

    Cleanliness

    9

    Staff

    9.6

    Overall Quality

    8.9

    Pros +

    • The view from the terrace.
    • The views from the rooms are fantastic. They loan beach towels, but be prepared to take a very steep walk to a GREAT beach. Tip: walk down and take the bus back up. Also google maps is wrong. Take the bus there when you arrive our you may be walking up up
    • Beautiful view and loved our own private balcony. Updated bathroom with great shower. Cozy and quaint setting. Quiet rooms. Friendly staff.

    Cons -

    • We had no hot water. Showers were lukewarm at best. The bed was very uncomfortable. It¿s basically two twin mattresses pushed together and there is a seam down the middle. When you move or roll over the seam gets bigger.
    • You have to pay for coffee with coins and have to ask for breakfast even though it was included in the rate. So we didn't get breakfast the either of the two mornings we were there.
    • Only real complaint was all the stairs from the port/ beach to get to the hotel (like over 500) and then to get to other restaurants, shops, beaches. This is really more of just the town of Positano……. However the directions specifically emailed to us from hotel included a path with more steps and narrow dark walk ways then what the staff shared to us in the last day of a better way to go. So give your guests the “better” directions (then it might be only like 400 stairs).
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    4Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 10-6-2022

    The view from the terrace.

    We had no hot water. Showers were lukewarm at best. The bed was very uncomfortable. It¿s basically two twin mattresses pushed together and there is a seam down the middle. When you move or roll over the seam gets bigger.

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 7-5-2017

    The views from the rooms are fantastic. They loan beach towels, but be prepared to take a very steep walk to a GREAT beach. Tip: walk down and take the bus back up. Also google maps is wrong. Take the bus there when you arrive our you may be walking up up

    You have to pay for coffee with coins and have to ask for breakfast even though it was included in the rate. So we didn't get breakfast the either of the two mornings we were there.

    9JamesPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Beautiful view and loved our own private balcony. Updated bathroom with great shower. Cozy and quaint setting. Quiet rooms. Friendly staff.

    Only real complaint was all the stairs from the port/ beach to get to the hotel (like over 500) and then to get to other restaurants, shops, beaches. This is really more of just the town of Positano……. However the directions specifically emailed to us from hotel included a path with more steps and narrow dark walk ways then what the staff shared to us in the last day of a better way to go. So give your guests the “better” directions (then it might be only like 400 stairs).

    10PhonsalinPosted on: 10-17-2025

    I like the owner and the staff❤️???. The owner is very kind and giving useful information. The view is great on our room, the room is cute. The coffee in the morning is great with the view from our room

    10CarterPosted on: 10-10-2025

    Very friendly staff and comfortable rooms in a convenient location in Positano.

    We have no complaints.

    8irmaPosted on: 10-7-2025

    The Staff was Warm and Attentive . The views were Amazing and Stunning.Be sure to get rooms with a balcony and full view of the Positano coastline.DO ONLY TRAVEL with ONE SUITCASE! Location makes it beautiful yet physically challenging.

    8Abed E. K.Posted on: 9-28-2025

    The balcony viewThe staff are amazing

    its not the property i think its about the very noisy couple that stayed nextdoor, couldn't sleep because of them..would be great if there will be soundproofing in the futureNo TV.

    8GrodskyPosted on: 9-18-2025

    At a walking distance from other good locations in Positano, and close to a great beach

    Weren’t available on Booking chat and phone, we didn’t know if it was possible to check in earlier at the day of arrival so we spent a couple of hours with our luggage waiting in town

    9Adrian-PetruPosted on: 9-14-2025

    Very nice hosts, and overall accommodating and communicative, happy to help. Clean, very good value place in a good location. Nice recommendations both in person and on their mini website. Curfew is no-issue for anyone active and planning to do things there.

    9ElcinPosted on: 9-14-2025

    Great value. The location is quite good as well, close to main road where there are multiple restaurants.

    10GabriellaPosted on: 9-10-2025

    Very clean and STUNNING view. The history and story behind the hotel was extremely heartwarming…..The owner was born there when it was originally his grandparent’s hotel and he has kept it running.

    We loved it all but give better detail on how to use the bus and getting to the hotel via the ferry docks.

    10José M.Posted on: 8-18-2025

    Friendly staff, comfortable and clean room. Nice location and view.

    6BrandonPosted on: 8-10-2025

    The view

    The towels were as rough as sandpaper. There was no breakfast. The room was small. The bed was hard.

    10JordanaPosted on: 8-8-2025

    Very nice place to stay in Positano! :)The room was clean and comfortable, with enough space for two. The room was cleaned every day during our stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful, they even gave us tips on where to go and what to visit.The way to get to the hotel includes many stairs and uphill climbs, but that’s normal in Positano.The room had air conditioning and a mini fridge. They offer two coffee capsules and tea, and you can choose to include breakfast for an additional fee.The place has a balcony with a table and chairs to enjoy the view (photos).There’s a beach nearby and many restaurants (highly recommended). It's about a 20-minute walk from the main dock.

    The water tends to leak out of the shower box during the shower, but it was manageable.

    10ScottPosted on: 7-30-2025

    OMG the view is unbelievable. Get the room on the end with the side window if you can (room 25 or 26) because then you get a cross-breeze out the balcony and you don't need any air conditioning! Staff were very pleasant and helpful. If you're wondering whether you should pay the porters to bring you bags up, DO IT. You can schlep your bags bag down if you're feeling athletic, but let yourself enjoy the walk up to the Pensione. Also, they will recommend Mediterraneo restaurant: YES. Go. Other guests were cool and respectful too.

    I mean, Positano is nothing if not a ton of stairs, up and down. That's essentially what makes it so picturesque. So, after a few days, your knees will be sore. But that not the Pension's fault! ;-)

    10AleksandrPosted on: 7-17-2025

    The interior (the style, the windows, etc), the shared terrace and the shared dining hall, the view from there was perfect!

    The air conditioner worked only in the fan mode

    10LucaPosted on: 7-6-2025

    View was absolutely amazing. Spent a lot of time on the balcony to enjoy the views. Room was great with very good A/C which is rare in Italy. Very good quality price ratio compared to other hotels.

    10ChristinaPosted on: 6-26-2025

    We had an absolutely amazing stay in Positano and truly cannot recommend this place enough. From the moment we arrived, Carlo went above and beyond for us—he was there for our every need. The sweetest and most hospitable host, he helped us with taxis, gave us the best food recommendations, waited for us when we made it past curfew, and patiently answered every little question we had along the way. He made us feel so welcome and taken care of, like we were staying with family.The room itself was spotless and incredibly comfortable, but the real highlight was the view—absolutely breathtaking. We never got tired of sitting on the balcony and soaking it all in. It was honestly more beautiful than we could have imagined.Considering the price compared to other nearby places, this stay was beyond worth it. I would give it more than five stars if I could—seriously. The location was also perfect: yes, there are stairs (as there are everywhere in Positano), but it’s just a quick 2-minute walk from the main street with restaurants and shops, and very close to Fornillo Beach.If you’re looking for the perfect Positano stay, this is it. Thank you, Carlo and team, for making our trip so special!

    10LoreleyPosted on: 6-13-2025

    This property is a little slice of heaven, perched on a hill with breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere. The room was impeccably clean, and the host, Carlo, was incredibly warm and welcoming, it truly felt like a home away from home. Its location is very convenient, just a 15-minute walk from central Positano, with a bus option available for added ease. Just down the road, you’ll find Angelo Café and several excellent restaurants nearby.

    Nothing!

    9Karina H.Posted on: 6-10-2025

    Location was good with considerably easy access. The view is also really nice.

    The only personal issue was the bad, that was too soft bed.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Airport Shuttle

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:30 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:30 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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    Pensione Maria Luisa

    Via Fornillo 42, Positano

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