Children allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Scenic views
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noise issues
Limited food variety

Categories

Cleanliness
8.38
Some reviews mentioned odor issues in rooms.
Service
9.35
Staff described as friendly and helpful in most reviews.
Location
9.39
Excellent location with views and proximity to the sea.
Room Quality
8.34
Rooms generally good, but some issues noted in premium rooms.
Amenities
8.87
Good amenities, although some services (like beach access) were not available.
Value for Money
8.83
Generally perceived as good value, though hard beds reported.
Food and Beverage
8.38
Breakfast options could be improved; some complaints about food options.
Overall Experience
8.85
Overall pleasant stay with some minor frustrations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 08:28

Property Description

Seaside Paradise with Italian Charm

Private Beach and Delectable Dining: Indulge in the luxury of a private beach and savor delicious meals at the à la carte restaurant and pizzeria.

Comfort and Convenience: Relax in rooms equipped with modern amenities like a TV, private bathroom, and some with balconies and sea views.

Explore and Enjoy: Take advantage of bike and boat hire to explore the stunning surroundings and make the most of your coastal getaway.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at Hotel Giosue' a mare.

Important information:

Beach is closed from Sunday, 1 October 2024 until Monday, 31 October 2024, inclusive.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 15 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for € 15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1171 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.38
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 8.34
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 8.83
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Mónica couple pt
7
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Marika couple it
7
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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rachelwK9622KD Friends getaway East Riding of Yorkshire, England
6
Could Have Been 5 Stars Until We Saw Smoking in the Kitchen
Pros:

We recently stayed at Hotel Giosuè and overall had a lovely stay. The hotel itself is beautiful, peaceful, and the scenery overlooking the sea is absolutely amazing. If you’re looking for somewhere quiet and relaxing away from the busy centre of Sorrento, the location is perfect.

The beds were extremely comfortable (and I’m very fussy with beds!), the pillows and sheets were lovely, the room was spotless every day, and the air conditioning worked really well. Breakfast was excellent with so much choice, and even the coffee machine was surprisingly good, which is rare in hotels! A kettle in the room was also appreciated.

The reception staff were outstanding, especially Maria, who was incredibly helpful throughout our stay. We were dropped off and collected at the church in Meta because the coach couldn’t access the hotel, but we knew this before booking and the hotel arranged quick transfers to and from the property, which only took around five minutes.

Although taxis into Sorrento were very expensive (around €60), we found the Number 8 bus at the bottom of the hill fantastic — every 20 minutes and only €2 each way.

The private beach area was lovely and very cute. We stayed in room 208 with a side sea view. The view was still nice, but the balcony wasn’t really usable, and I do wish we’d known this beforehand as we probably would have upgraded to a full sea view room with a proper balcony.

Unfortunately, the main reason I can’t give this hotel 5 stars was our experience with the restaurant. We ate there one evening and the food wasn’t great, but more concerning was seeing the restaurant manager/cook repeatedly smoking while handling and arranging food in the open kitchen area. This happened more than once and was clearly visible to guests. We reported it to reception, but nothing seemed to change, and later that evening we could still see him smoking in the kitchen area from the rooftop terrace. Because of this, we didn’t eat there again.

It’s such a shame because the hotel itself is lovely and most of the staff were fantastic, but this issue really let the experience down for us. Unfortunately, because of repeatedly seeing someone smoking while handling food, we would not return to this hotel.

2026-05-26 via Tripadvisor
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Rosa solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

La posizione è la colazione

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple gb
7
Great hotel but food not so good
Pros:

The Hotel was Beautiful,the sea view was Amazing

Cons:

The food was very basic,pasta was under cooked really under cooked,not great option on there menu for half board

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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A solo_traveller ar
10
Pros:

Muy lindo hotel,tranquilo,el personal amable y el paisaje hermoso

Cons:

La almohada un poco baja para mi.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Mariusz couple pl
10
Pros:

Umiejscowienie hotelu bardzo ładne. Bardzo nam zapadła pomoc hotelu w dostaniu się do i z centrum Sorrento.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
8
Pleasant
Pros:

Lovely location with beautiful views

Cons:

A little difficult to get out and about and taxis expensive. Shuttle bus not often enough
Main problem was the Pizza festival which was extremely noisy for 3 of our 4 nights. A warning about this before we arrived would have been preferable

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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beardedoldness Couples
10
Good holiday in Italy
Pros:

We booked this Hotel Giosue a Mare in Meta because we wanted a small hotel, near a beach but not in the main tourist part of Sorrento.
We got a lovely hotel right on a private beach. It's staff are delightful, friendly, consistently helpful and all of them put up with my appalling attempts to speak Italian!
We didn't eat our main meal there every night but we could have. I had the best tuna I have ever had there, one evening in the rooftop restaurant. We certainly ate snacks there quite often and sometimes the snacks meant we didn't need a main meal.
We had chosen one of the cheaper rooms and it was not large, although bigger than a premier inn room, while the bathroom was quite big, and both were extremely clean. It was very quiet.
The hotel is at the bottom of the cliff at Meta.You can walk up if you're feeling energetic, but there is a bus or a lift. However, the hotel will organise free car rides to Meta train station and in the evenings free trips to Sorrento centre as well as the return.
We took rail trips out for the first few days; a guided one to Pompei and unguided one to Herculaneum as well as Sorrento and then, exhausted, spent the last days of our holiday swimming or lying on the beach. It's a very good place if you want that sort of a visit. You don't need a car, the railway and buses are cheap and functionally excellent if colourful.
We had a great holiday and cannot recommend the hotel enough but next time we go we will get a bigger room.

2026-05-21 via Tripadvisor
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Erwin solo_traveller us
7
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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gustavo solo_traveller ar
10
Pros:

La vista, la atención, la ubicación y la tranquilidad

Cons:

nada que me haya llamado la atención

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Bruzzese solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

Tutto ciò che serve per un soggiorno in cerca del distacco dalla routine quotidiana. Ogni servizio pensato viene offerto accompagnato dal rumore del mare l'intera giornata.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Thomas Martin couple ch
10
Pros:

Traumhafte Lage direkt am Meer

Cons:

-

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Neil couple gb
9
Beautiful location with delicious breakfasts and thoughtful staff
Pros:

All the staff but particularly the chef were both helpful and informative. Our room had an incredible view out over the sea towards Vesuvius and beyond; an absolute pleasure sitting out on the balcony watching evening fall. Breakfast was plentiful and unrushed, the room clean and spacious, the location peaceful and beautiful. As we were there for only a few nights, and ate outside, I can’t comment on the restaurant or bar but what we saw looked attractive and inviting. There is a complimentary service to take you into/ pick you from Sorrento in the afternoons and evenings. We used this on the first day but found the local bus to be more convenient and a chance to see a bit more of the area.

Cons:

The only issue was that the walls are very thin and we could hear everything happening in the next room. It wasn’t a huge issue but once you realise you can hear your neighbours, you understand they can hear you!

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Ballaar solo_traveller be
9
Pros:

Shuttle service, slaapsysteem, risotto was heerlijk!!

Cons:

Tonijn was te zout

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Norton solo_traveller br
10
Pros:

Vista espetacular

Cons:

Meio longe do centro, mas tem transfer

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Kadir solo_traveller nl
8
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Noemi couple it
10
Pros:

Tutto

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Mamopela solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

Camere ristorante servizio reception e sito incantevole

Cons:

Niente

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Bela couple hu
10
Kiváló választás egy kis olaszországi kiruccanáshoz. A tengerparti naplemente varázslatos!
Pros:

A reggeli választéka megfelelő. Pazar felvágottak, sajtok és palacsinták, isteni omlett! Étkezés kilátással a tengerre!
A személyzet kedvesen kiszolgál. Elérhető gyümölcslé, kávé és tea.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee