Monastero Santa Rosa

Rooms

The nuns’ cells were once small, simple rooms with thick stone walls, high vaulted ceilings and heavy wooden doors enclosing them. These original features still exist today but one room comprises two or three cells to create more space for guests. All rooms have high quality linens and fabrics and blue shuttered windows which fill the room with natural light. Bathrooms are furnished with dark wood, stone, and marble and feature large, inviting bathtubs. Most have a separate shower as well. All are equipped with the exclusive Santa Maria Novella beauty products.

Location

Conca dei Marini is a small fishing town between Positano and Amalfi town, both of which you can easily reach by car or in the free shuttle bus. Most guests will arrive from Naples and then either drive to the hotel or, better still, get a boat to Amalfi and then drive. Alternatively, you can arrive by helicopter.

Food and drink

Ristorante il Refettorio has an extensive menu, using vegetables and herbs grown in their own garden and other locally sourced produce. The nuns were equally passionate about food; their homemade Sfogliatelle, a cream-filled pastry, became regionally known as the ‘Santa Rosa’. Today, it’s one of the most popular desserts on the coast. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, with an ample wine cellar.

Facilities and activities

Built on the edge of the landscaped gardens, the infinity pool appears to hang over the cliff, offering unobstructed sea views. The spa and fitness suite includes outdoor treadmills and bicycles, as well as a sauna and couples’ treatment rooms.

There are some wonderful hikes, too, especially over to Positano, where you could have lunch and then get collected by the complimentary shuttle bus.