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Hotel Villa Franca

5.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Outdoor pool
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine, ocean views
Winery
Winery
Classic Room (01 HVF) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Hotel Villa Franca in Upper Positano offers spectacular water views. Guests can enjoy Mediterranean dishes at Li Galli Gourmet, book massages or body treatments at the Turkish bath/hammam, and use complimentary WiFi throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room (03)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room (05 HVF)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room, Terrace (07) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, Terrace (07)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (08 HVF Master) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (08 HVF Master)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite (06 Art) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite (06 Art)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Room (04 HVF Prestige) | Winery

Room (04 HVF Prestige)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room (02) | Winery

Superior Room (02)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room (01 HVF)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room (01 HVF)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Via Pasitea 318, Positano, SA, 84017

What's nearby

  • Positano Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Positano Ferry Landing - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Spiaggia Grande - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Palazzo Murat - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Church of Santa Maria Assunta - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Castellammare di Stabia Station - 39 min drive
  • Vietri sul Mare Station - 43 min drive
  • Naples Intl. Airport (NAP) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Collina Positano Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Zagara - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Pergola - Buca Di Bacco - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Casa e Bottega - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Li Galli - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Villa Franca

Luxury hotel near Positano Ferry Landing
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Hotel Villa Franca. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam, and indulge in a massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a body treatment. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Li Galli Gourmet, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to an art gallery on site and designer stores on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Limo/town car service, valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and a porter/bellhop
  • Free newspapers, a vegetable garden, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Villa Franca have perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and bidets
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 60 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Li Galli Gourmet

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tasting room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LED TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 11 and March 26.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 10 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 10 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 5.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 210 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 60.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

All guests must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Franca Villa
Hotel Franca
Hotel Villa Franca
Hotel Villa Franca Positano
Villa Franca
Villa Franca Hotel
Villa Franca Positano
Franca Hotel Positano
Hotel Villa Franca Hotel
Hotel Villa Franca Positano
Hotel Villa Franca Hotel Positano

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Villa Franca have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from November 11 to March 26.

Is Hotel Villa Franca pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Villa Franca?

Valet parking is available for EUR 60.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Villa Franca?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Villa Franca?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Villa Franca provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of EUR 210 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Villa Franca located?

Located in Upper Positano, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Positano Town Hall and Positano Ferry Landing. Palazzo Murat and MAR Positano Roman Villa are also within 15 minutes.

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