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TRAVEL · May 10, 2015

Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa – A Dream Amalfi Coast Getaway

Amalfi Coast Luxury Hotel Monastero Santa Rosa

While Amalfi, Positano and Ravello are familiar to travelers around the world, the Amalfi Coast is home to many other charming towns as well as hidden villas and hotels tucked away in between. Let me introduce you to one of the most spectacular – the Monastero Santa Rosa in Conca dei Marini. Located between Amalfi and Positano, you may have spotted it from the sea. It’s a striking white building perched right at the very edge of a cliff. Once upon a time it was convent where the remote location and expansive views were ideal for a contemplative and quiet life. For fairytale Amalfi Coast settings, this one wins hands down.

Amalif Coast Exclusive Hotel Monastero Santa Rosa

Built in the 17th century, the convent was a thriving part of the community of Conca dei Marini and is the birthplace of the delicious Sfogliatella Santa Rosa pastry. When monasteries and convents were suppressed in the 1800s, the convent was closed like so many across Italy. It had fallen into a state of beautiful ruin when American Bianca Sharma spotted it while on holiday in 2000. Thus began a decade-long personal quest to restore the convent and create a remarkable boutique hotel.

Amalfi Coast Hotel Monastero Santa Rosa Conca dei Marini

The spectacular setting is just the beginning of the magic of the Monastero Santa Rosa. Sharma and a team of architects and historians stayed true to the historic features and atmosphere while imbuing the hotel with a unique sense of luxury. With only 20 suites, the Monastero Santa Rosa feels intimate and yet grand at the same time. Each of the rooms is named after an herb that the nuns would have cultivated in the gardens. To create a true retreat, an extensive spa was added in the space where wine was one produced. A getaway spot in itself, the 750-foot thermal spa features treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room, a hydrotherapy pool and more. The hotel says most guests use the spa every day, which is easy to believe. I’m not sure I’d ever leave!

Amalfi Coast Spa Monastero Santa Rosa

If the spa wasn’t relaxing enough, then you’ll find plenty of chairs and sunbeds well placed throughout the terraces and gardens to kick back, enjoy a good book and soak up the sun. The extensive gardens meander down four terraces leading to one of the most incredible infinity pools with a view overlooking the Bay of Salerno and coastline.

Amalfi Coast Accommodation Monastero Santa Rosa

Recently the Condé Nast Traveler website feature the Monastero Santa Rosa and called it A Blissful Retreat on the Amalfi Coast. If you’re looking for a remarkable Amalfi Coast holiday spot where you can truly get away from it all, then I’d highly recommend the Monastero Santa Rosa. Do keep in mind that you’ll be a drive from Amalfi and Positano, the closest spots to catch the ferry, but the secluded setting is what makes the Monastero Santa Rosa so very special. Find a peaceful spot under the bougainvillea, sit back and get lost in that view.

 

Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
www.monasterosantarosa.com
Conca dei Marini
Amalfi Coast
+39 089 832 1199
info@monasterosantarosa.com

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(Images courtesy Monastero Santa Rosa)

Posted In: TRAVEL · Tagged: Amalfi Coast Accommodation, Amalfi Coast Hotels, Amalfi Coast Luxury Hotels, Amalfi Coast Spa, Amalfi Coast Where to Stay, Conca dei Marini

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Comments

  1. Sandra says

    May 12, 2015 at 05:35

    What a taste of Paradise! Beautiful Beautiful!!!

    Reply
    • Laura Thayer says

      May 20, 2015 at 18:13

      Just when you think the Amalfi Coast can’t get more beautiful there are spots like this!

      Reply
  2. KareninCalabria says

    May 22, 2015 at 05:30

    Wow! Beautiful location and thanks for mentioning the tidbit about the Sfogliatella Santa Rosa – love that pastry and never would have imagined it was created by a nun!

    Reply
    • Laura Thayer says

      May 30, 2015 at 11:17

      It’s a neat story for sure, Karen! So glad you enjoyed finding out about that. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Winston says

    June 21, 2015 at 00:35

    Thanks Laura for the informative blog. I have been to the Almalfi Coast three times and hadn’t spotted this hotel so thanks for the tip.

    Reply
    • Laura Thayer says

      July 21, 2015 at 22:31

      I’m so happy to help, Winston! It’s a truly amazing spot.

      Reply
  4. Sabina Vogel says

    September 7, 2015 at 15:07

    Thank you so much for this information- I am so hoping to get there next May/June-

    Reply
    • Laura Thayer says

      September 7, 2015 at 22:49

      Very happy it was helpful, Sabina. Have fun planning your trip!

      Reply

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