Le Sirenuse is the Positano classic: the Sersale family's 18th-century summer residence, still run by the same family, set in the village with terraces facing the sea. John Steinbeck stayed here in 1953. MICHELIN describes an unpretentious authenticity rather than resort polish, and most room categories come with a sea view and a small terrace. It suits travellers who want to step straight out into Positano's streets and beaches rather than look at the town from a distance.
Editorial assessmentLe Sirenuse is Sikovia's in-village Positano pick, family-run and centred on village life, whereas Il San Pietro and Villa Treville sit apart on the cliffs, Santa Caterina anchors Amalfi and Borgo Santandrea offers modern design. Choose it to walk out into Positano every evening.
Staying in the heart of Positano. The hotel is on Via Colombo in the village itself.
A family-run house with history. The Sersale family runs its former summer residence as a hotel.
Couples rather than young families. MICHELIN lists the hotel as unsuitable for children under six.
Heated pool with a sea view. A heated lap pool looks straight out over the bay.
Its own beach club. The hotel runs Le Sirenuse Mare, a beach club for guests.
Le Sirenuse Spa — a compact spa with treatment rooms, sauna, steam bath and ice room.
Superior Sea View. 30 sqm with a sea view and an 8 sqm terrace, twice the outdoor space of the Classic and Deluxe sea-view rooms.
La Sponda — regional cooking by executive chef Gennaro Russo, lit by hundreds of candles.
Aldo's — oyster bar and sunset terrace.
Franco's Bar — open-air cocktails.
Seasonal: open from April to October.
Courtyard Rooms have no sea view; sea views start with the Classic Sea View category.
Naples International Airport
Private car to Positano
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