Hotel Desiree

Hotels
8.2 (1944 reviews)
via Capo 31 a Sorrento , Sorrento , IT
+39 081 878 1563

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful views
Good breakfast
Nice location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues at beach
Old furniture
Small rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.45
Several mentions of concerns regarding the beach area access and cleanliness issues.
Service
8.95
Repeated praise for friendly and helpful staff, particularly during challenging circumstances.
Location
8.95
Many reviews highlighted the fantastic location and easy access to the city center.
Room Quality
7.95
General mention of comfort and nice views, though some rooms were described as small.
Amenities
7.45
Some amenities mentioned were lacking, such as updated website and old furniture.
Value for Money
7.95
Positive sentiment for value, but with cons regarding extra charges for beach services.
Food and Beverage
8.45
Good comments on breakfast quality and variety offered.
Overall Experience
8.45
Overall positive experiences shared, despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 08:12

Property Description

Stunning Views of the Gulf of Naples

Located on the cliffs above Sorrento, Hotel Desiree offers breathtaking views of the Gulf of Naples. Clean and spacious rooms provide vistas of the hotel's gardens or the sea, with some rooms featuring balconies to soak in the scenery.

Private Beach and Panoramic Terrace

Guests can enjoy the hotel's own bay with a free private beach, accessible via a convenient lift. Additionally, the panoramic terrace and bar offer the perfect spots to unwind while taking in the picturesque surroundings.

Friendly Staff and Convenient Location

The welcoming staff at Hotel Desiree are ready to assist with booking tours, providing local information, and suggesting walking itineraries. With shops, restaurants, and transportation options nearby, everything you need is within easy reach.

Ready to experience the beauty of Sorrento? Book your stay at Hotel Desiree today!

Important information:

Please note that pets are not allowed only in the following room type: Junior Suite with Sea view.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1944 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.45
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 7.95
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 7.95
Food and Beverage: 8.45
Overall Experience: 8.45
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sapir • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

הצוות היה מדהים
ארוחת בוקר מעולה
אוהבים ישראלים

Cons:

צריך לעבור שיפוץ ותחזוקה לא משהו רע אבל יכול להיות יותר טוב

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • us
10
Wonderful experience
Pros:

Had a wonderful stay here! The location was excellent and the staff was so friendly and helpful! Also the private beach is absolutely stunning. Very easy to get around by foot. Great breakfast. Would definitely recommend!

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Brianna • extended_group • us
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Vania • couple • pt
9
Amazing views!
Pros:

Me encantaron las vistas desde la terraza y lo cerca que está del centro

Cons:

Tiene playa privada pero debes bajar/subir por escaleras o ascensor, y luego tienes que pagar por el toldo y las camas. Es un dato que deberian de incluir en la descripcion. Y el desayuno es muy básico!

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Karina • family_with_children • br
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Kaighn • couple • us
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely hotel. Beautiful private beach
Pros:

Lovely little hotel on the cliff side in Sorrento nestled between the big posh ones.
Perfect for our stay. Room had all we needed with a beautiful sea view.

Staff were friendly. The breakfast was better than expected - fresh bread, cheese, croissants & cakes.
Highlight was the private beach which we had to ourselves for hours before others arrived. There's a bar & cafe with showers & toilets next to the beach too.
There's also a roof terrace with a bar open tues-sun evenings for drinks.

It's outside the centre but this is a positive - away from crowds.
The walk up the hill isn't too bad (~12 mins), not too steep & well lit. There's a bus to/from the town if necessary

Cons:

Building is a little dated.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Lewandowski • solo_traveller • pl
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Colleen • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Staff was wonderful, location was perfect. Can walk into Sorrento and to the ferries.

Cons:

Room had a bunch of tiny ants and I found them in my bed.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Sheraz • couple • gb
10
Lovely
Pros:

Very friendly staff, made effort for my wife’s birthday, free drinks in the room.

Cons:

Very nice view

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Pasquale • extended_group • it
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Flavia • extended_group • it
8
Ottima struttura per una visita a Sorrento
Pros:

La posizione e la colazione

Cons:

L’ingresso

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Jasmine • solo_traveller • de
6
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • family_with_children • nl
9
Heerlijk aan de kust, op loopafstand van Sorrento, en bij een prachting strand aan de Amalfikust
Pros:

Prachtige locatie aan de kust op loopafstand van Sorrento en bij de bushalte, mooie stranden in de buurt.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Hitesh • family_with_children • gb
9
A lovely hotel with a good breakfast and a great private beach
Pros:

Breakfast was good and helped to start the day in the right way. The hotel is set in a beautiful location. The private beach was awesome. The room was spacious and had a lovely relaxed feel.

Cons:

The walk to the town centre was about 20 to 25 mins and often the walkway was narrow. It would have been nice to have had a complimentary shuttlebus to and back to the hotel.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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BRIGITTE • solo_traveller • fr
10
Chambre avec vue
Pros:

La vue de la chambre , le petit déjeuner, le personnel très serviable

Cons:

Un peu éloigné du centre

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Henna • couple • fi
8
The staff was very helpful and welcoming
Pros:

Very good location, private beach.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Julia Vitória • couple • br
10
Highly recommend staying here!
Pros:

The room we stayed in was really cozy and had a balcony view to the beach, which was amazing! Plus, we could leave our clothes out to dry over there.
The air conditioning saved us during the summer heat and the automatic blinds made it easier to sleep when the sun rose.
The cleanliness was also a 10/10. They provided us with new towels every day.
They have a selection of drinks you can get on the main floor which came in handy when it was nighttime and we needed a bit of water.
The whole staff is amazing and kind! They helped us out and guided us through anything and everything we needed!
The location is also really good if you’re taking a bus since there are two bus stops really close to it; if not, it’s a bit of a walk uphill.

Cons:

We knew there was no elevator, but we were placed 3 floors below the main floor, so carrying our bags up and down those flights of stairs would have been a problem if not for the attentive staff that helped us out so readily!

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Lindsay • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great location only a 15 minute walk into the main area of Sorrento. Lovely that it has access to a beach. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

As part of our stay we had arranged to move rooms to have a sea view (even though our first room classed as a garden view had a sea view!). Anyway we moved from room 9 which was modern and lovely to room 13. Whilst this room did have a better sea view unfortunately as it was in the sun all day we couldn't take advantage of it as it was just too hot. Also the bathroom is awful. It has a bath with a shower it in. When you used the shower it flooded the bathroom. It is very very old and outdated and just not fit for purpose. There is only one mirror over the sink in the bathroom.... hardly any shortage space (there were 2 adults and a 15 year old). If I had known would definitely not have moved and pay extra....

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Krystyna • couple • fr
9
Un court voyage en Italie
Pros:

Très bon petit déjeuner, joli cadre, petite plage privée, belle vue du rooftop

Cons:

Il manque un ascenseur, les équipements sont un peu vétustes, mais cela ne nous a pas vraiment gêné.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee