Residence Villa Rosa

I'm not going to lie this accommodation is only suitable to those who are mobile, don't mind walking up steps or who have access to a car. This is clearly outlined by the property so it shouldn't come as a surprise. The area is lovely and picturesque, much better than Amalfi, which is just around the corner.

Villa Rosa was nice but the hill to get to the main road is vertical. They have no way to help you get to the top especially when it is time to leave with your luggage. Luciano luckily helped us with some of our luggage, but you would think with a vertical hill they would have something. The small town below doesn’t offer many different options for food, but the views are spectacular. Overall it was fine, but it’s very remote and the location is inconvenient.

Hidden gem!

A great property to host a family. Our own patio area and access to the pool which was clean and had great views / sun. The property is in a stunning valley between Ravello and Atrani. No need for a vehicle whilst there as Atrani (and Amalfi) are only a short walk away where you can get to the beach and the town centres with access to shops and lovely restaurants.

Stunning views! Beautiful interior. We will definitely return.

No one spoke English, the WiFi doesn’t work and the down deposit has to be in cash not on website

Great experience, very beautiful!

Tranquil, rural retreat

This is a very lovely, rural property built into the mountainside outside Atrani. The road ways within the property are very steep with lots of steps too. Probably best suited to those with cars to get around though there is a great bus service that stops just up the road on the route between Amalfi & Ravello. At the rear of the property is a walkway of about 200 steps down to Atrani & Amalfi is a short walk from there. The villa I stayed in was spotless, loads of room, fully equipped kitchen & rooftop sun terrace. However there is no air conditioning so it was always very warm. Lovely quiet pool area & self service laundry facility. A very tranquil atmosphere through the property. Probably best suited to families or those looking for a quiet break.

View was amazing. Beds not so great. Driveway very very challenging. If you rent a scooter I'd recommend just parking at the top. It will save you the 2 falls I had.

Nice place, handy for almalfi

It wasn't actually in Ravello, it was in Atrani and so was a difficult journey to get to Ravello itself. The bus service was bad after waiting for over an hour one came past but didn't stop because it was full then we waited for another 35 minutes for the next one and had to stand up all the way.

Have a phrase book or google translate handy

The property and apartments were absolutely stunning, the views and gardens were incredible. The only issue we had was communicating with the property manager/owner, who doesn't speak a word of English. However, we were able to make do with Google translate and got along just fine.

Ignore the negative comments about this place and come and enjoy the facilities - and the amazing views! You will undoubtedly have read about the 350+ steps from Atrani to the property and, sure enough, these are a challenge. However, the property is well run and is very clean, and the views from the terrace and pool are amazing. We had room 5 with the large terrace and were not disappointed. Check in was handled by the groundsman who, despite speaking only Italian (no big surprise - in Italy!! People should stop moaning about that and learn to speak some Italian if it bothers them that much!) was very helpful and tried his best to settle us in. We were given some basic amenities to get by the first couple of days, which we were grateful for, and we bought more in Atrani during the week. The pool area is in a good spot and there's even a free-to-use washing machine (which worked fine!) to refresh clothes if needed. We really enjoyed our stay at Villa Rosa and would definitely consider coming back, as the majority of the other residents also said while we were there. Clearly the steps will be an issue if you have mobility issues or are unfit, but if you don't mind a mini workout after your evening meal this place is ideal. Atrani is a lovely small town and Amfali (a short walk through a pedestrian tunnel) is truly stunning. Ravello is more challenging to get to - we walked down to Amalfi and got the bus, The driver dropped us in Atrani on our return.

The views from the property are amazing, we stayed in the residence with a sea view and so glad we did, wow. It is only a short walk down to Atrani with plenty of steps but we welcomed the walk back up after our evening meals out. The walk up to Ravello is a little harder going especially as we had a 4 year old but we tended to catch a bus up to there from Amalfi which was very easy to do and walk back down which only took 20 to 30 minutes. The only real criticism of Villa Rosa was that we had no WiFi for the full 10 day stay but this did not worry us too much as we spent most days exploring but may have been nice to be able to use the WiFi in the evenings. All in all I would highly recommend Villa Rosa but only if you are happy to a little walking up and down steps which we had no issue with.

Beautiful property with stunning views and was in reasonably easy access (if you don't mind alot of steps) to restaurants, beach and supermarket. Owner was very friendly even with the language barrier, but we managed to understand each other. Unfortunately the weather was too cold and wet for use of the pool, but we would definately recommend the property and hopefully come back ourselves.

It is on a mountain, fresh air, beautiful scenery, easily accessible to the nearest town on the Amalfi coast

This is such a beautiful place. Nice walk to Atrani. And close to amalfi.

great views bring a pool towel. Good location hard to get into but worth the views

Very dangerous and narrow entrance to the villa. Steep downhill road, very narrow, not mentioned anywhere on the villa's page or the pictures

Beautiful scenary, but difficult access

This Villa although addressed in Ravello much nearer Atrani. Overall the apartment very spacious and clean. Well equipped with all essential amenities. View breathtaking onto Atrani., however difficult to access by foot or car. The walk to Atrani is approx 300 steps.. Not suitable property for person of low mobility. Owner doesn't speak English but some of the staff do., despite the lack of English Mr Nicholas is a very welcoming.

Apartment with stunning views

Beautiful traditional apartment with great views and lovely pool. Perfect tranquil spot to relax whilst only a short walk to the village of Atrani and a bit further to Amalfi town itself.

Good!

Quaint little town with good people, good service, and nice views.

Tips for staying at Residence Villa Rosa

The apartment with large balcony had the most amazing views!! We loved the unit and if was very clean. The entire property is gorgeous however it’s not super easy to find or get too. Lots of steep winding hills even once your inside the gates to get to your room. A few things to note; you can only have 1 car - or 10 E additional per day. On this 3 BR unit that is a bit unrealistic and there were many empty spaces so i thought it was excessive. There is a community washing machine but no dryers. The gentlsn that checks you in speaks no English so that was tough and prucess slow if he doesn’t have a translator. Our flight was delayed 4 hours so were were 45 minutes late getting there and since it was after 8 we got charged 50E additional. Kind of a bummer. I asked for more towels after 2 nights - it’s 6 people and was told i had to pay for another set- that this was an apartment not a hotel. So somethings were very annoying. Overall price was reasonable vs hotels but there is nothing around it. You would want to already have your groceries. You can walk down about 300 steps to the turn of Antrini for food. You come out right at the square and beach. Mistral Pizzetia was very yummy!

Gorgeous Facility and Stunning Views

Always take the bus up!!! haha, we thought we could walk up to the hotel, google maps only said 20mins, but it was stairs the whole way, lol. But! once we got there, a lovely man came and collected us from the front gate by cart, and got us checked in. Note that there is a 200 euro cash deposit at check in. BUT! once we got down to our room, WOW!!! absolutely stunning! the Suite was massive, charming, unique tiles, mountain rock side in the living room, stunning terrace and a gorgeous view of Amalfi. We even got a little bottle of limoncello to welcome us. However, note that this place did get very chilly and very damp at night. We were here in the middle of May, so it might be really nice in the hotter months. We could have used a third blanket. Note: hot water runs out quickly. This property also does have a pool and laundry facilities. The man who checked us in however, didn't speak any English, so that made asking questions a little difficult. This hotel is also one of the higher locations in Amalfi, so it takes about 10 minutes to walk down the stairs to the city, and of course keep in mind the walk back up again.

Comfortable hotel in beautiful surroundings

We found the hotel location to be perfect for us. It is a 15 min walk from amalfi so we found that we were able to escape the crowds whilst being close enough to easy get to restaurants etc. There are a lot of steps to the hotel from atrani but this seems to be the case everywhere along the coast. The rooms are comfortable and airy, the decor is perhaps a little dated but this was not a major problem. We had a terrace which was lovely to sit out on and the pool and surroundings were excellent.

Great pool and local vibe

I really enjoyed staying at this property, but would say physical fitness was a necessity for this location . As with everything in this area, walking can be a workout due to the topography. It was about 560 stairs between our room & Atrani. This walk was not too difficult, and Atrani is a great town with an awesome public beach. Getting to and from the property by bus can be a bit difficult as the location is very hard to find. Additionally, the listing on VRBO does not clarify which unit you will be staying in, which can make a big difference in your experience. I would suggest booking directly through the website so you fully understand your what room views & accommodations you will be getting. (http://www.residencevillarosa.it/) Just for Reference you will pay 13E a day for A/C, if your unit even has this option, and your booking is non-refundable.

Great views, disappointed with service

The view from the terrace was lovely. The service and additional costs were disappointing. We had to pay 50 Euros to pick up keys at 9.30pm as afternoon flights get in Naples at 7pm, checkout at 9am sharp, pay 10 euros each for sheet and towel change and pay 200 Euro deposit. The apartment was well provisioned but no fans or air conditioning made some nights uncomfortable. The noise travels on movements upstairs onto lower flats so earplugs recommended. The address is really Atrani as Ravello is an hour walk and 300 metre ascent.

Beautiful villa

We were very pleased with our Villa. It was clean, big and comfortable. It was 15 min away from Amalfi, which is over 500 stairs in one direction, if you don't mind climbing them every time you want to go to dinner. The view was breathtaking. I would say the only thing that I was taken back was by the high fee, if you want to check in or check out outside of the regular hours.

Beautiful location is very convenient great atmosphere

fantastic view, spacious house, challenging access

Overall we loved our stay here. We would give it 5 stars but downgraded to 4 only because they aren't accommodations for everyone. It is run 'old-school' so there are things the staff finds obvious that the guests may not; luckily we read previous reviews and were prepared for the 200 euro in cash deposit required for the key. There is access to beach on foot which we found lovely but does require on the way back a walk up the hilly steps (8-15 minutes depending on your level of fitness.) If arriving by car, just know that the road access is a narrow one-way-at-a-time road where if you miss the gates you won't be able to back up easily in traffic; driveway itself is downward, a series of narrow hairpin turns. Don Nicola is friendly but speaks very little English, so be prepared to deal in Italian. Read the house notes they leave on the table; you are responsible for the recycling and trash before leaving (not difficult) as well as washing of kitchen items (we found this not too unreasonable.) Laundry facilities great but from our house #4 was about 3-4 flights of steps up the hill.

Nice surroundings.

Although a nice villa complex, it was awkward to drive in and around the complex even though I had good driving skills Steep hills everywhere. Situated in a valley was very nice but, was woken up every morning around 6.30am by machinery and banging by local workman working in their work yards based in the valley. Local dogs barking most of the day and night was annoying.

Residence Villa Rosa

200 € deposit not listed on confirmation details. Not actually located in the town of Ravello. I would recommend a car service to be arranged to pick up villa visitors to drive them to the residence as a part of standard check in service. The car service utilized once we found the residence was excellent. Difficult check in and check out.

Getting around at Villa Rosa residence

It was a very pretty Little resort however you had to have a car and it was a very steep drive in and out you could walk down to the town of Atrauni but it was a long walk with nothing but steps down and even could hardly walk up we had to take the bus up to Revello and then take a cab back down to our Resort And the cab cost €20 it was very inconvenient if you Did not take your car everywhere The unit itself was very very difficult to find in the first place it only has a black wrought iron gate and unless you have a very good GPS you would have a very hard time finding it But it was a very pretty place and it had a great view

Not what we expected, read closer

It's a beautiful site, but with the heat wave and all the steps reuired to get down into Atrani, it was not the most convenient. This is a self-catering residence, but some simple food stuffs could have been provided, at least until one gets orientated in the area. You can get some produce from the fruit & vegetable shop in Atrani and he will drive it up to Villa Rossa. Sundays the shops are closed, but there is a store in Amalfi.

Frequent climbing of very steep steps!

The hotel/apartment is not really in Ravello at all. The setting is quite pretty and the terrace was nice and picturesque however it is significantly closer to Atrani than Ravello. It is worth noting that taxi’s will not drive down into the complex due to the severity of the slopes and as a result anyone staying will be doing strenuous and frequent climbing of very steep steps. Overall the area is beautiful but this apartment would be more suited to self catering holiday with occasional visits to other towns surrounding Amalfi than to those wishing to eat out or visit the local beaches

Could be improved. Driveway not for the faint hear

We had the 3 bed apartment with large terrace. There was loads of room and internally it was very clean but everything could be so much better if it was maintained more thoroughly.The terrace furniture was very shabby and the showers terrible. One is a tiny corner cubicle with a dribble of water and the other over-bath shower has no curtain and a broken shower head so water went everywhere. A dishwasher would be great here.There are stairs everywhere ( 60 to the pool and another 20+ to the laundry room). The drive has c.5 hair pin bends - very scary! The views are amazing and the gorge it looks over interesting. HOWEVER the Spar (best/largest supermarket around in this area) is at least 25 mins up very steep and at times unpleasant walk including 5-10 mins on the road. Atrani is down/up, c.300 stairs. The terrace and pool only get sun (in August) between 11am and 4.30pm. The manager speaks no English and will hound you for a 200 euro deposit. This could so easily be a 9 out of 10 but sadly at the moment it's a 5-6.

Nice, calm place to stay

We spent there 7 days (6 nights), our apartment (no. 5) had big terrace, where we had sun from about 11 am till 5pm. You could lie on the sunbed all day. The house was small but very cosy, clean. we did walks to Atrani (down) or Ravello (up). Overall - great place, we might go there once again in the future

Self catering apartments with stunning views

Villa Rosa is made up of 9 self catering apartments built into the side of the mountain. We were in apartment 5 which had stunning views down to the small town of Atrani and the sea. The apartment was basic but spotlessly clean. We were met on arrival by the villa's agents (Paola) she was very friendly and very helpful as Mr Nicola the head gardener and the on site contact didn't speak a word of English. If you struggle walking this is not the holiday venue for you. There are approximately 300 steps of all shapes and sizes from the apartment to Atrani, walking down takes about 10 minutes, however the walk back is much longer and more difficult. There are buses from Atrani which I'm told will stop outside Villa Rosa. Tickets must be bought from the Tobacconist in Atrani, you cannot pay on the bus. We choose to walk and by the end of the week our legs were accustomed to the walk. If you are a light sleeper then I would advise ear plugs, the church bells ring on the hour and then every 15 minutes throughout the day and night. There are also a few local cockerels that start crowing about 4am and go on for a few hours.

not easy to get in and out

You have to be a good driver if you stays in Villa Rosa. The roads leading to the villa is hilly, winding and busy. We stayed in Apartment 5 with a huge terrace. The room is OK and comfortable and the view is spectacular. No washing-up liquid is provided in the kitchen and the set up of the bath room is not user friendly, e.g. no shower curtain, no hooks, no place to put your towels, etc. There is only one location on the terrace where the Wi-Fi reception is OK.

Picolo

We were disappointed with the size of our apartment as there was no seating and the terrace was overgrown, small and completely shaded all day. It was clean and the bed was large and comfortable, and the pool area was lovely (apart from the sun loungers which kept collapsing!) but we felt completely let down by the lack of space for relaxing, i.e. a comfortable chair to sit on - which I think you need in a self-catering apartment! The lack of space meant that we had to go out every night as there was nothing to do / nowhere to sit in the apartment. The shop is said to be 15 mins away but this is an uphill walk on the coast road and there are no pavements so be warned! The bus is easy and quick but these Villas are not for those that don't like to walk. Atrani is the nearest town and can be accessed down 500 steps so my advice would be to walk down and across to Amalfi, go to the shops there and get the bus back up the hill. We were in apartment 9 which is the smallest by a long way and there were others which looked lovely and some had amazing terraces so my advice would be to be careful which one you book. Also be warned the owner of the place does not speak one word of English which made checking in and out very difficult too - we had to resort to google translate in the end!

Italian Paradise

Residenze Villa Rosa took my breath away from the moment I arrived. Perched on a near cliff-face overlooking terraced lemon groves and the sea. In the afternoon you could hear goat bells chiming in harmony and the scent of jasmine drifts in through the windows from the beautifully kept gardens that surround the apartments. Now it's true, if you have any kind of mobility problem this probably isn't the place for you. On arrival you either have to negotiate a steep path down from the gate from the road (where a bus from Amalfi can drop you off), or up 300 steps from the village of Atrani, but it's totally worth the effort. Once you arrive you feel that you've left the tourists behind and you're seeing the real Italy. It's incredibly romantic. Amalfi is 20 mins walk away with its huge selection of restaurants, but Atrani has some great little family run places to eat which are more authentic and cheaper. I stayed in Room 5 which has a large studio room, a comfortable bed, a great little kitchen, spectacular views and the biggest private terrace that I've ever seen. To stock the kitchen I just walked 10 minutes up towards Ravello to the Spar supermarket, and then on the way home I was coming downhill with my shopping. My one word on warning would be that Franco (who is wonderful) who runs the place doesn't speak a word of English. Having an Italian phrasebook in hand for check-in will make your life a lot easier. Really cant recommend the place enough. Thanks Franco!

Påsken 22

Leiligheten hadde ingen oppvarming/aircondition og så tidlig i sesongen (påsken 22) var det altfor kaldt og de skulle ikke leid ut etter vår mening. Vi var der kun for å sove, da vi ikke kunne oppholde oss der ellers. Ved innsjekk virket ikke kortterminal, så vi måtte inn til sentrum for å ta ut kontanter. Vi søkte etter sted med basseng og det hadde ikke åpnet når vi var der. Stedet ellers er flott og sikkert bra senere i sesongen. Verten var veldig hyggelig.

Romantisch, aber in die Jahre gekommen.

Wir hatten Appartment Nr. 2 - vom Parkplatz, der über eine sehr schmale steile Privatstraße zu erreichen war, unangenehm viele Stufen. Die eingestellten Fotos entsprachen der Realität. Das heißt, die Terrasse, die eine wunderschöne Aussicht auf Atrani bietet, war tatsächlich mit uralten weißen Plastikliegen (ohne Auflagen) und angerosteten Stühlen bestückt. Die Kunstledersofas waren ziemlich durchgesessen. Da es abends und nachts recht kalt war, haben wir nach einem Heizlüfter gefragt - leider Fehlanzeige, aber wir durften sämtliche Decken nutzen. Der Fußweg nach Atrani ist sehr romantisch, erfordert wegen unendlich vieler Treppen jedoch intakte Knie.

Stunning views!

We really loved this place!!! So unique and beatiful. The view from the rooms and pool area is stanning. Only the Wi-Fi connection could be bettet.

bello pero troppe scale per scendere in paese e un po di mobili da cambiare

Tolle Aussicht über Dorf und Meer! Ruhig gelegen. Grosse Wohnung für 2 Menschen. Schöne Anlage. Nette Swimmingpoolecke. Man sollte gut zu Fuß sein. Allerdings in der Wohnung1 kein Wlan, obwohl ausgeschrieben - Wlan gabs am Pool, was aber bei der Preisklasse nicht tolerabel ist. Davon abgesehen - wir waren sehr gerne dort!

Fantastisk sted!

Vi havde en fantastisk tid på dette sted, og vi håber bestemt at komme tilbage. Helt unikt sted!

Otroligt vackert ställe . Kameran kan omöjligt fånga hur vackert det faktiskt är. Lägenhetshotellet har stora rum och har allt som behövs . wi-fi funkar dock bäst uppe vid poolen. Du tar dej ner till staden via trappor . Utsikten är otrolig och citronerna hänger lågt längst trappstigen . Personalen är alltid på plats och hjälper gärna till vid behov .

Mycket fin famijlägenhet.

Mycket bra och ren lägenhet med mycket fin utsikt, men mer än 300 trappor från Atrani. Inte så bra WiFi.

Dejligt sted, men ekstrem dårligt at ingen af personalet taler Engelsk.

Godt, men slet ikke godt nok

Villa Rosa er som udgangspunkt et dejligt sted. Dejligt poolområde, dejlig lejlighed (selvom der ikke var vinduer i hverken køkken eller i badeværelse), skøn terrasse med udsigt over dalen, byen og havet. MEN: Ved check in møder man en gammel italiener, der ikke kan ét eneste ord engelsk. Det var noget af en udfordring. Vi betalte de 200 Euro i depositum, men blev derudover afkrævet 45 Euro i byskat (!!). Den anden person, man møder på Villa Rosa, er en ung dame, der ikke laver andet end passe poolen og sørger for, at folk ikke bruger de forkerte solstole! Tilbage til lejligheden: Vi elsker at gå ud og spise, men vi elsker også at lave mad selv. Der var et MINIMUN af redskaber til madlavning. Vi måtte oven i købet selv købe et par ordentlige vinglas, da de, der var i lejligheden, var de berømte "ballonglas", som kendes fra ethvert forsamligshus. Vi elsker at sidde ved poolen, men vi elsker også at sidde på terrassen og læse. Der var GAMLE UDSLIDTE MØBLER PÅ TERASSEN og IKKE EN ENESTE HYNDE TIL AT SIDDE ELLER LIGGE PÅ! Da vi skulle tjekke ud stod værten og bankede på døren kl. 09.00. Vi kunne forstå, at vil skulle ud NU, men i reservationen står der, at vi skal være ude 09.30. Han stod derudover med en regning på 45 Euro for et smadret vindue, som vi på ingen måde var skyld i. Der er alt for megen slinger i valsen på Villa Rosa. Sidst - men ikke mindst - INGEN WI-FI. kun ved poolen kunne man være heldig at komme på. IKKE GODT NOK, når man er afhængig af net - og det er lovet.