Bed and Breakfast Marina Piccola 73 - Sorrento

10

Need to feel the flavour of REAL South Italy? Marina Piccola 73 is the right place. Thanks to wonderful women Roberta and Anita we had the absolutely great 7 days at Marina Piccola 73. Its just 10 days since we left Marina Piccola for Copenhagen,but we´d like to come back to that very special place as soon as possible! It says It all,isn´t It?

8.8

the ownwer of the hotel is not as nice of her employee who was extremely devoted, nice and helpful. This employee was very nice and helped us to have a very nice stay.

9.3

Roberta is the proprietor of this B&B and someone you want to know while in Sorrento. I suggest you email her prior to your arrival and arrange to meet in the marina. It is a short walk from there to the B&B. You need a key to get in the front gate anyways, so such an arrangement works best and you don't need to worry about finding it as it is tucked away on the side of the marina around the corner and the sign is small. From the outside it doesn't look like much, but the rooms and common space are very beautiful and comfortable. I really enjoyed my stay and would return again. Most people take advantage of the simple breakfast offered each morning. The coffee is simply outstanding and I looked forward to it every morning. Anita helps with breakfast and knows a good bit of English. It is a climb up the cliff to the main square, however, there are buses that leave every 10 min and the ride is about 1 minute. The sundries/news shop near the B&B sells the tickets and is convenient. If you plan to go on a boat to Capri, day tour or other you are steps from the docks. Roberta made my stay quite enjoyable by advising me about day trips: trains to Pompei, buses to Amalfi/Positano, restaurants, swimming and so on. If you want a car from NAP to the B&B, please arrange the car with Roberta. Taxis are not the way to go and other car services are shady or unreliable at best. I made that mistake and I certainly got taken for a ride.

8.8

We had a wonderful stay in beautiful surroundings. Roberta is an excellent and well informed hostess who made us feel very welcome. The roof terrace and views are exceptional and we would certainly recommend Marina Piccola 73. Perhaps a little more information on finding the B&B would be helpful to those who don't have Google streetview.

9.1

As aforementioned, it's a tough to find! Suggestion for 1st timers...73 Marina Piccola is NOT on any street! It's against the cliff directly under the "Excelsior Vittoria" sign!

9.1

As aforementioned, it's a tough to find! Suggestion for 1st timers...73 Marina Piccola is NOT on any street! It's against the cliff directly under the "Excelsior Vittoria" sign!

9.8

Marina Piccola 73 is a true gem and a real find. Located right at the harbor, our room faced the water and we fell asleep each night listening to the sound of the waves on the beach--fantastic. We watched the ferries come and go and Mt. Vesuvius was right there, in front of our balcony window. Roberta, the owner, could not be more helpful. She has a great attitude and disposition, knows the great restaurants, has all the ferry and bus schedules, and is completely internet savvy. She has created a beautiful B&B in a great location away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to get there in a few minutes. Her newly finished rooftop lounging terrace is beautiful and suitable sunbathing or even for small receptions. Breakfast is served either on an outdoor terrace or an indoor garden room, both beautiful. We would highly recommend this B&B.

10

This is a delightful little place right at the harbor in Sorrento. The room, the view, the roof top terrace, and the common living room area were all wonderful. The breakfast is personally served on the guest's schedule, and is fresh and plentiful. The climb to the center of town is long, but there's a bus which is inexpensive and runs frequently. It's very convenient to the ferries.

9.0

Magic location right on the water at the little marina. The building was amazing - full of history and character. Rooms were beautifully renovated and all with views. Bathroom as big as a bedroom. Breakfast very basic. Tea and coffee need to be available for guests as it is a long way to go to get one. The B&B was a distance from the main part of town - a steep climb - uphill and over 150 steps one way! The best accommodation but not at easy reach to restaurants etc. The instructions to get there are not clear and we got lost. A long walk from the station - there is a bus to the Picclol Marina but we didn't know that at the time. Hostess is a lovely lady and very helpful.

9.2

splendid roof terrace with fantastic views superbly friendly staff very homely atmosphere with the cleanliness of a hotel access may not be the most favourable

9.7

The B&B was delightful. The Marina Piccola was very busy early in the morning and during the day. Quiet at night. Met great people at breakfast. Lots of stairs or rather steep climb on the road to Sorrento. Buses run regularly. We enjoyed the walk. Staff was very accommodating. We extended our stay and stayed in her apartment in a building next to the B&B. Very nice two bedroom apt. - Only negative was up three big flights of stairs. Would recommend this as a clean, very delightful place to stay. Very nicely decorated, nice big bath and own regulated air conditioning.

6.8

When we arrived we found it difficult to find and had to rely on locals to direct us. First impressions of the area surrounding the B&B were less than favourable with a scruffy public beach littered with empty bottles, cans etc and seaminly derelict buildings leading upto the door. Unfortunately the door was locked when we arrived and had to wait 20 minutes to gain access. The room was spacious with views over the sea and well kept but found it noisy early morning with ferry/ship horns blaring out from 8am and dogs barking! Coming back to the hotel at night felt a little scary even for a 46 year old man and we were glad to get behind locked doors!

9.6

Beautiful historic buildings renovated to interesting cluster of guest rooms and sitting areas. Gorgeous, hip-chic interiors, and world-class sea views from windows. This sea-level Sorrento location is quiet and the friendly proprietress and staff serve a very nice breakfast, Italian style. Would love this for a special family reunion! We enjoyed the climb to town, but there are frequent buses you can take from the Marina.

9.6

It's a bit tricky to find, and definitely not for those with mobility issues. However, it was a lovely and relaxing spot. The owner (Roberta) simply couldn't be more helpful or pleasant, and breakfast was great. No matter which of the 4 rooms you get, you'll have a great view of the bay, although one of the larger rooms faces more onto the cliffs than Mt. Vesuvius. Our room had the best views and a small balcony over the beach, but a shower with no bathtub; the other room with a balcony does have a bathtub. Sorrento is soooo charming--like taking a vacation from being on vacation. It's a great base for visiting Capri and Pompeii, even the Archeological Museum in Naples (which totally lived up to its reputation). But frankly, I wish we'd just spent more time wandering around in Sorrento itself.

9.9

I wasnt sure of where to go when I arrived in Marina Piccola because there are no signs directing you but I found it after asking a waiter at a nearby restaurant. The place was beautiful! I loved staying there so much that I extended my stay one day. The view from my room was the marina and the Bay of Naples. I would keep the window open and fall asleep to the waves crashing onto the beach!

9.1

Like those one mention earlier, this property is a liitle bit hard to find (by walk). But it trully worth it. The host of this property is a very welcoming woman. When you arrive, what she does will keep you feel comfortable even after a long journey. The quitness of room is absolutely excellent. The only thing that stay with you till night is the the sound of wave hitting the shore in front of your room. Highly recommend this property to those who want to escape from the city :)

9.9

This is a great place to stay in Sorrento. Great value! It was a little difficult for us to find initially, but once we got there it was perfect. Right on the water, with beautiful views and great hospitality. They were loud working on Marina repairs one AM, but otherwise, very peaceful. Roberta is very nice, gracious and helpful. Sorrento is a peaceful, romantic break from the bigger cities, 20 mins from Pompeii and a great starting pt for the Amalfi Coast tour. Great town to walk and explore!

9.7

We found our room to be spacious, clean and comfortable. The view over the marina was fantastic. The location was quiet, even though it was close to the main town, which is either a short ride by by local bus or a 15 minute walk if you don't mind steps! The bathroom was well equipped and the shower was great!. Roberta was very friendly, helpful, and spoke English. We had an enjoyable and relaxing stay.

9.9

Although getting to the property was a bit difficult, and the path there was not well-marked, once there, it was a quiet, lovely property.

9.3

We loved the place. Roberta was great. The biggest issue was actually finding the B&B once we arrived at Marina Picolo. We had to ask a few people before someone pointed out that there was a small driveway near the end of a pier to get back to the actual location. The GPS on our car was no help. Once we got there we were more than pleased. The rooms are as big as you can find in Sorrento and it was very easy to get to everything either by using the local bus or walking the steps up to the Plaza.

10

Our stay at Marina Piccola 73 was great. The place is very charming, romantic and clean. The location is awsome, right on the water. The hostess is very pleasent. The best stay in Italy for us. Highly recommended.

10

Charming host and beautiful property.

9.4

This B&B is a great get away from the main part of town. It is at the bottom of the cliffs at the marina. Very private and quite. There is bus service from the marina to the top of the cliffs were town center is. There are also lots and lots of stairs. If your in good shap, no problem. The view from your room is breath taking! The owners are very frendly. The rooms and bath are large. An Italian breakfast is included.

10

This was definitely our favourite accommodation on a month-long trip in Europe... without a doubt. My husband and I stayed at magical Marina Piccola 73 for 4 nights in April. Our lovely and generous hostess and owner, Roberta, did everything to ensure our stay was as pleasant as possible by offering assistance whenever we needed it. Anything from a good restaurant to how to get to Pompei or a timetable for the ferries to Capri - Roberta was always happy to help and able to give great expert advice on the area. As for the rooms, they were stunning and spotless - Roberta has done the place up so beautifully. We had the choice of two rooms when we got there; the pink and orange hibiscus rooms (there are photos on her webiste of them)- both were so gorgeous that we had a hard time deciding between the two. We chose the room with the pink hibiscus; it had a french balcony that opened up to the marina with Mt Vesuvius in the background. We sat there each night with a glass of wine, looking out over the sea and watching the sun go down. Roberta brought breakfast to us each morning in the cosy communal dining room (she also offers to bring it to your room if you prefer). Marina Piccola itself is at the bottom of the cliff from the city centre of Sorrento - this was perfect for us, as we wanted to be within short walking distance of the centre of Sorrento, but also have a peaceful tranquil setting (and the idea of also getting a sea-view within our budget was beginning to seem like a pipe-dream). I had spent hours trawling websites and was so excited to find Marina Piccola 73. I had been a bit hesitant to book as it didn't have any reviews (at that stage), but I took the gamble and as you can tell by my glowing report - it really paid off. I will be telling all my friends about this wonderful place and we hope to visit again ourselves. Thank-you Roberta, keep doing what you're doing, you're a beautiful person with a beautiful venue.