Do yourself a big favour and stay here. Recommended 100% for couples and solo travellers. If you are looking for a peaceful escape from the mad traffic of Amalfi coast - then Villa Ami is for you. The 5 rooms are run like a family home with local ladies offering all the services needed. The rooms are so clean and comfortable with extra homely touches like free soft drinks and even minibar snacks. At breakfast - a complete array of continental breakfast items - even goats milk cheese and yoghurts from local farms…and your choice of egg, prosciutto and other changing local specialities. Above all - Imma and her team are the kindest, caring people I have ever experienced in a bnb. Yes - there are many steps on the hillside to get there - but the town is called Scala, so this is no surprise.

It has to be said it is slightly challenging to get there with the steps - but it is also a nice daily workout and a good way to walk off too much wine with your dinner. And the donkey to carry your bags for you is a traditional, local touch supporting the local goat farmers

Everything! We wished we could stay longer & plan to come back one day soon. Breakfast was lovely & the scenery is incredible.

Not a dislike but check in was a little confusing as it was a bit hard to find only really cause we booked last minute and the staff were very helpful. You have to walk down a long path of steps to the property but it’s mostly a ramp so suitcases were easy & they arranged a lovely mule to bring our suitcases back up for us.

Amazing place, we felt like in a paradise. Accommodation looks like in the pictures. Big garden with a lot of deckchairs, swimming pool (daily cleaned), nice terrace with amazing view of the surroundings which are breathtaking. Hosts and staff are very nice, always ready to help. Accommodation is very cosy and super clean. Fridge is filled with beverages for free, also fruits, tea and coffee are available for free. Breakfast was delicious, local milk products, home eggs, home-made pastry, delicious Italian coffee. Restaurant is just 10 min of walk, of course you can take longer walks and visit Ravello, Villa Cimbrone gardens with "Infinity terrace view", cosy bistro under a rock (La Giuliana Di Mansi Marco), Amalfi coast/beach. Right next to the villa are the ruins of Basilica Sant'Eustachio. Just one thing - be prepared for a lot of stairs and do not expect to get everywhere by car, you will need to walk :-) BUT IT'S WORTH IT. And don't forget to try Limoncello - it's made of lemons produced in this area.

Villa Ami is an absolute delight. Spectacular views, comfortable rooms and a peaceful spot overlooking Amalfi and towards Ravello. This all said, the true secret to VA is the people. Imma, Lucia and Sabrina are wonderful and generous hosts. Every morning we had a fun and delicious breakfast together. They helped us with local guidance, including restaurants (Ristorante San Giovanni was a fan favourite!), buses, transfer cars and speed boat hires. Nothing was too much trouble. They made our stay a pleasure and we miss them all! We went from strangers to firm friends and look forward to seeing them again soon! My girlfriend and I have spent time on the Amalfi coast previously, so we deliberately wanted to avoid the large crowds you get in staying in Positano, Amalfi etc (no knock on either place, which we love, but we wanted something different). Villa Ami was a lovely escape. As they say in the property description, getting there requires some walking up & down stairs. Don’t be put-off by this. There are means to get luggage to Ami (the donkeys are a fun adventure!) and the views, community and friendship you receive in return are well worth it. We can’t wait to return!

Nothing. We loved it all.

This is the level of care, kindness and friendliness that other hotels should match. The service is at the highest level, Francesca and Imma helped to rent a scooter, at every step we felt that they wanted to create the best conditions for our stay. The location of the hotel is very beautiful, we were given advice on where to go and what to see. Breakfast was great too. We can safely say that this hotel was one of the best in our life.

Our stay at this bed and breakfast was nothing short of extraordinary. The staff were fabulous and exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we arrived, they treated us like family, offering exceptional service and genuine hospitality. Their kindness and attention to detail made us feel right at home, and they went above and beyond to ensure our comfort throughout the stay. It was clear they cared deeply about our experience, and their warmth was evident even when it came time for us to leave—they were genuinely sad to see us go, which truly touched our hearts. This level of personal connection is rare and made our stay unforgettable. We highly recommend the and can’t wait to return in the future.

What we loved most was how tranquil and relaxing the location was—tucked away from the busy cities, yet perfectly situated for a peaceful getaway. The serene surroundings were exactly what I had pictured when I dreamt of Italy. To top it off, another beautiful town was just a lovely hike away, offering the perfect opportunity to explore the scenic landscape.

The location is amazing with probably some of the best views on the Amalfi coast including the rocks, sea and the picturesque Ravello hill. In addition to that the design combines in a very balanced way the authenticity of traditional Italian buildings (visible rocks on the room ceiling) with a modern clean look. The host (Imma) is extremely kind, helpful and nice while the breakfasts were rich and tasteful accompanied by that astonishing view. There are some stairs to climb (about 150) to get from the street to the location but that good effort is so worth it both for your health and for the reward you are getting for staying in this beautiful place.

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I cannot recommend staying here enough! We had a beautiful stay. Our host Imma was friendly, knowledgeable, funny and so kind. It was truly a pleasure to meet her. The hotel is based in church ruins with amazing views of the coast. The rooms were so big and spacious, the bathroom and rooms were also very clean. Our breakfast every morning was perfect as well. Give the hotel a call before you get there and they will organise a donkey to collect your luggage and take them down the steps for you.

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The daily breakfast was beautiful. Freshly baked cakes from the owner served warm were honestly restaurant quality. Imma our host was exceptional. She organised our scooter, private taxis, recommendations and so much more. Imma is worth her weight in gold and we are so appreciative for her. The view is beautiful from the villa. Rooms were cleaned daily. Yes there were stairs to and from the villa but was completely fine. We had the Mule transport our luggage which was an excellent service.

This lovely little place overlooks Ravello and the Costiera Amalfitana like something from a postcard, with beautiful gardens and a small pool on one side and ruins of an middle-ages basilica on the other. The rooms were lovely and well equipped, the breakfast was absolutely gorgeous (freshly made ricotta, gosh!), and the staff (specially the team of ladies who handle breakfast) are an absolute gem; they really made us feel at home :) The parking seems a bit complicated, but the staff handled it beautifully, so we had zero problems.

I really cannot condone the use of donkeys for the transport of luggage from the parking to the Villa. Yes, I know there's quite a lot of steps, and I understand that a couple of suitcases are not "so heavy for the donkey", but they're not so heavy for humans, either. The only difference is that the donkey cannot leave a Booking review, right? I get it, it's tradition, but it's also animal cruelty, so maybe it's time to break with that tradition. PS: when I was in the pool, some paint came of and stained my bathing suit. I kept telling that to your staff, and no one even THOUGHT about any kind of reimbursement. I took it to a dry cleaner and obviously it doesn't come off, because it an oil based paint – as I kept saying. So now it's ruined. Thanks.