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Hotel L'Ancora

4.0 star property
Hotel in Positano with free breakfast and rooftop terrace

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Rooftop terrace
Junior Suite, Terrace, Sea View
Reception
Interior entrance
View from property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Via Cristoforo Colombo 36, Positano, SA, 84017
  • Place, Church of Santa Maria Assunta
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Positano Ferry Landing
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Spiaggia Grande
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Naples (NAP-Naples Intl.)
    ‪87 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | Bathroom

Classic Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite, Balcony, Sea View

Family Suite, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Junior Suite, Terrace, Sea View

Junior Suite, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

Terrace
Individually furnished
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Balcony

Standard Double Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room, Patio

Classic Double Room, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Positano

Hotel L'Ancora puts you in the heart of Positano, within steps of Church of Santa Maria Assunta and Positano Tourist Office. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Hotel Ancora Restaurant, serves Regional cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of train pick-up service. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Positano City Centre hotel include Corso Italia and Piazza Tasso.

What's nearby

  • Church of Santa Maria Assunta - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Palazzo Murat - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Positano Ferry Landing - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Spiaggia Grande - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Positano Tourist Office - 2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Piano di Sorrento Station - 34 min drive
  • Castellammare di Stabia Station - 35 min drive
  • Naples International Airport (NAP) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Collina Positano Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Sirenuse Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Pergola - Buca Di Bacco - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Zagara - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa e Bottega - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel L'Ancora

Hotel in Positano with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel L'Ancora. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee.

This 4-star Positano hotel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel L'Ancora offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Positano hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 50 per day); discounts available
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hotel Ancora Restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-cm TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 75.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 50.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 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 to 31 October, EUR 4.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 50.00 per day (656 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 50.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 75.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT065100A1EA8FDLBF

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

L'Ancora
L'Ancora Hotel
L'Ancora Hotel Positano
L'Ancora Positano
L'Ancora
Hotel L'Ancora Hotel
Hotel L'Ancora Positano
Hotel L'Ancora Hotel Positano

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel L'Ancora?

Hotel L'Ancora offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel L'Ancora?

Yep, Hotel L'Ancora is a short 4-minute walk from Spiaggia Grande. Fun beach activities include fishing. You can also find boat tours.

What makes Hotel L'Ancora a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel L'Ancora.

Is Hotel L'Ancora family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel L'Ancora is a hit with families.

Does Hotel L'Ancora serve breakfast?

Sure does, free full brekkie is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel L'Ancora?

No, Hotel L'Ancora does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel L'Ancora?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel L'Ancora?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Reviews

Hotel L'Ancora Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 226 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Frank J.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
No bar and the adjacent restaurants owned by the hotel owner were closed and they were Advertised on line as open
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Beautiful Hotel in the Heart of Positano

We loved our stay at Hotel L’Ancora for our honeymoon! The location is perfect as it is near many good resturants and shops. It is also just a 10 min walk to the beach! Our room was ready early, which was great because we were both sweaty after carrying our bags up (they offer a service to transport bags for £15/bag which we invested in when we left lol). Personally, I felt the bag service should be included with the room with how much we spent on our stay. The breakfast that was included was so yummy and the views were unbeatable! The staff was also very kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing and the staff were so lovely and attentive. The only thing that could be improved is that the bed was really firm (no mattress topper) but other than that the room was perfect. The location is where you want to be, right in the middle with everything you need around it. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

veronica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location to beach was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at hotel L’ancora was absolutely wonderful. Positano has been my favorite town in Italy, I did not want to leave. This hotel made us feel at home with its amazing central location, great staff, and included breakfast was a big plus!! We even used the transfer service at the end of our trip to Naples train station and our driver was punctual and made sure to get us to the station safe and on time. I truly loved our stay and can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, the restaurant alone is a destination place, and having the hotel located in the middle of the shopping area is positioned perfectly, built on the side of the mountain along the Almafi Coast. Rooms are beautiful and the view is beyond compare .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
We just returned from our trip to Ancora and it an absolute pleasure. The perfect location to shops, restaurants and the beach and ferries. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jolinar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
In overall it was good but could’ve been better if they have storage for lugages and the mattress I wish it was better very uncomfortable . The location of the property close to the main square and the shopping area by walking .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faustine Albert

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing locations, the rooms ans suites are surprisingly large, the views are insaine, and the staff is super friendly and eager to assist with anything you may need, restaurant reservation, taxi booking, and so much more.. great breakfast at the hotel !! Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the staff, location, the view is incredible and truly best in town! One negative is our room did not have a shower, only a jacuzzi tub.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view! the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delong, Scardale

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
location is the best
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff for our entire trip to Italy was excellent. Our front desk clerk, Lolanda, was one of the best. FYI: This property is only open ~6 months a year, closed from sometime in November to sometime in April -- that's when they have down time to do upgrades and repairs -- as are many of the hotel properties in Positano. As we've been before, this was our first trip to rent a vehicle and drive into this small, tight, seaport "village," which is a total tourist trap due to so many people, scooters and motorcycles! Yikes. No parking at hotels. Only public lots -- so be prepared to valet for any amount of Euros necessary to leave a vehicle overnight! One last note for travelers driving: the paved road to get in and out is a narrow one-way loop (from West-to-East) that doubles as a pedestrian right-of-way. Of course this Hotel L'Ancora is only about 50 meters from the top of the hill up -- meaning that you have to drive the entire way to pull over and check in. No worries, though, the valets are excellent and worth the added expense. The views are especially great from their Restaurant, and they treat Hotel diners with the utmost respect and promptness!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

dayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be coming back soon! The view from our room was amazing, and we enjoyed being in the center of the town. The walk down to the beach was right next to our hotel, which was very convenient. There are several lunch and dinner options next to the hotel, and the hotel restaurant is a great choice as well. The service was spectacular. My fiancé and I stayed for 5 days, and the staff was extremely helpful to help plan the proposal and other activities throughout our trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Falian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has THE BEST VIEWS of Positano and staff treat you like royalty here! The jacuzzi in the room with views were spectacular. More options for free breakfast would’ve been nice. VERY HELPFUL how they coordinate porter service for getting luggage to/from the ferry port as Positano steps/hikes daily to/from beaches, shopping & restaurants is insane!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Piero

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and hotel. There is an extra 50€ charge for cribs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can not say enough about this hotel! Hands down one of the nicest hotels we've stayed. The staff goes above and beyond, every single one! They gave us suggestions on places to go and places to eat/drink. The views are beyond incredible. The restaurant has a wonderful breakfast spread every morning and dinner was fantastic. They also arranged transportation for us to go to a restaurant off the beaten path called Donna Rosa, which was an authentic and amazing experience. Would like to specifically mention one of the staff, Simon, who, after calling around for us, went by the Bus Depot in another town to pick up my husband's backpack which we left on the bus drive to Positano. Would have been a very costly loss for us as his car keys were in there!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024