Palazzo Avino
Ravello’s celebrated pink palace combines centuries-old architecture, vertiginous Amalfi Coast views, Michelin-starred dining, a heated pool and a private seaside clubhouse far below the hilltop hotel.
Palazzo Avino occupies a former 12th-century noble residence high in Ravello, roughly 350 meters above the Mediterranean. Its pink facade, terraced gardens and sweeping coastline views make the hotel one of the Amalfi Coast’s most instantly recognizable grand properties.
The 43 rooms and suites are individually styled with Italian antiques, colorful fabrics and Vietri ceramics. Many categories open to sea-facing balconies or terraces, allowing the dramatic vertical geography of the coast to become part of the room experience.
A heated outdoor pool, rooftop solarium and whirlpools provide places to enjoy the altitude, while the spa adds treatment rooms and wellness facilities. Far below, the private Clubhouse by the Sea in Marmorata gives guests direct access to the water and a small seaside pool.
Rossellinis is the culinary centerpiece, serving Michelin-starred cuisine in an elegant setting overlooking the coast. Additional terraces, bars and more casual dining spaces make the hotel particularly rewarding at sunset and through long summer evenings.
Palazzo Avino is best for travelers who want Ravello’s romantic, elevated version of the Amalfi Coast rather than a hotel directly on the beach. Its history, views and private seaside access successfully provide both experiences.