Badia Santa Maria de' Olearia

We originally booked a 3-star hotel in Maiori, but due to an internal issue, we were graciously upgraded—at no extra cost—to the 5-star Hotel Botanico San Lazzaro. What an incredible surprise! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel truly welcomed and taken care of. The room was elegant and comfortable, with stunning views and every detail carefully thought out. We also had the chance to enjoy the spa, which was pure bliss—professional service, relaxing treatments, and a tranquil atmosphere that left us completely recharged. The hospitality throughout the hotel was exceptional: warm, attentive, and professional at every level. However, the one disappointment was the gourmet restaurant Donna Clelia. The dining setup felt inconsistent with the 5-star standard—initially set with only water glasses and lacking the refinement one would expect from a fine dining experience. The wine glasses were brought only when the wine arrived. One of the desserts was unfortunately inedible, and although we shared our honest feedback when asked, there was no apology or acknowledgment—yet it still appeared on the bill. This felt out of place in an otherwise impeccable stay. Overall, Hotel Botanico San Lazzaro is a truly special place, and we would love to return. We just hope the restaurant will elevate its service to match the excellence of the rest of the hotel.

The hotel is unique, interesting and set in a stunning location within a cave with fantastic views. Our spacious room was front facing with superb views. The breakfast was plentiful and is served on the terrace which has fantastic views over the coast - Italo makes a mean cappuccino 🙂. The staff are very good but worth noting that apart from Vincenzo the manager not much English is spoken so a little Italian comes in handy. (Although I'm sure their English is probably better than my attempts at Italian!). Maiori is a good sized town with many bars & restaurants - it's not as "touristy" as Amalfi & Positano which is good. We found it very easy to travel around the coast using the TraVelMar ferry boats from Maiori.

Badia Santa Maria de' Olearia Is beautiful! It was a treat to stay there with my mother for her 70th birthday. The views spectacular from the terrace at breakfast and from our room. It was such a charming and serene space. Beds were the comfiest we found in Italy! Breakfast was delicious with many options. And staff was always so kind and helpful even with language barriers. Vincenzo was the most gracious host and helped arrange taxis and shuttles making everything smooth.

the view from the terrace set in a mountain was beautiful. Was interesting and different having been a monastery with appropriate decor to match. Room was nice great shower staff friendly and helpful Vincenzo provided helpful information and Itola and Lucy served our breakfast and kept our rooms clean, they even bought a cake and candles for my wife’s special birthday 🎂 👍🏼🙏🏼❤️

unique type of hotel, carved IN a rock! Delicious breakfast with homemade warm vegetables is served in a véry special outside rock terrace, rooms are still as if the monks live there, special...