La Dolce Vita Residence

Beachfront B&B with restaurant, near Positano Ferry Landing

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July 2025

August 2025

Private beach, beach towels, 5 beach bars

Double or Twin Room with Extra Bed | Living area | LCD TV

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Rooms
Location
Policies

In the heart of Fornillo, La Dolce Vita Residence offers a serene retreat. Enjoy full breakfast, stroll through the garden, or unwind on the beach with 5 beach bars at your fingertips. With laundry facilities and multilingual staff on site, this B&B provides comfort and connection.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Parking available
Pet friendly
Free breakfast
Non-smoking
Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
On a private beach
Restaurant and 5 beach bars
Beach towels
Self parking
Room service
Terrace
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Garden
Front-desk safe
Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Terrace

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

3+ beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Down duvet

Blackout drapes/curtains

Bidet

Private bathroom

Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room with Extra Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

Egyptian cotton linens

Down duvet

Private bathroom

40 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Lanai

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Frette Italian linens

Down duvet

Private bathroom

22 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Via Fornillo 31, Positano, SA, 84017

What's nearby

Positano Town Hall - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
Positano Ferry Landing - 9 min walk - 0.6 km
Spiaggia Grande - 9 min walk - 0.6 km
Palazzo Murat - 11 min walk - 0.7 km
Church of Santa Maria Assunta - 11 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

Naples Intl. Airport (NAP) - 66 min drive
Costa d'Amalfi Airport (QSR) - 124 min drive
Piano di Sorrento Station - 20 min drive
Vico Equense Seiano Station - 25 min drive
Rovigliano Station - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Collina Bakery - ‬11 min walk
‪Buca di Bacco SRL - ‬9 min walk
‪Chez Black - ‬9 min walk
‪Casa e Bottega - ‬15 min walk
‪La Zagara - ‬11 min walk

About this property

La Dolce Vita Residence

La Dolce Vita Residence offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Positano Ferry Landing. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the 5 beach bars are nice spots to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, French, Italian

More about this property

At a glance

Hotel size

- 6 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
- Express check-in/out available
- Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

- Guests must transfer via required shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
- There is no front desk at this property
- Guests must contact the property for check-in information
- To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
- If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
- For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
- Guests requiring luggage assistance should contact the property in advance.

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Onsite self parking (EUR 18.00 per day)
- Offsite parking nearby (EUR 20 per day)

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free full breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
5 beach bars
Restaurant
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service

What to do

On a private beach
Snorkeling nearby

Services

Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Beach towels

Facilities

Built in 1850
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Television in common areas

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

LCD television

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Sleep well

Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi

Food and drink

Refrigerator

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.

Optional extras

Kitchen/kitchenette use is available for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 15.00 per day
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30.00 per day
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Parking

Self parking costs EUR 18.00 per day
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 20 per day

Policies

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.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, Barclaycard

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.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Dolce Vita Residence B&B

Dolce Vita Residence B&B Positano

Dolce Vita Residence Positano

Dolce Vita Resince B&B Posita

La Dolce Vita Positano

La Dolce Vita Residence Positano

La Dolce Vita Residence Bed & breakfast

La Dolce Vita Residence Bed & breakfast Positano

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at La Dolce Vita Residence?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total.

Is parking offered on site at La Dolce Vita Residence?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 18.00 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at La Dolce Vita Residence?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at La Dolce Vita Residence and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, snorkeling, and windsurfing. Enjoy amenities like 5 beach bars, a private beach, and a picnic area. La Dolce Vita Residence also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near La Dolce Vita Residence?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around La Dolce Vita Residence like?

La Dolce Vita Residence is on Fornillo Beach in Fornillo, a short 8-minute walk from Positano Ferry Landing and 8 minutes' walk from Spiaggia Grande.

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La Dolce Vita Residence Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 29, 2015

Amazing views steps from the beach

The hotel, in true Positano fashion, is 117 stairs up from the beach. The owner could not be nicer and more friendly. Other reviews mention all the stairs but that is the nature of Positano. If you take a cab to the hotel you will have to go down many steps (with your luggage) to reach it but the views and hospitality to me were well worth it. The owner did arrange for an employer to carry our bags across the beach to the path leading to the main dock upon our departure. This place does not have a front desk or concierge desk but the owner checked us in when we called her at the door and upgraded our room due to several cancellations she had just received due to weather. She, the owner, had great restaurant suggestions and was very helpful and friendly each morning when she came by the room with wonderful in room breakfast each day. So we had breakfast and coffee on our private balcony each morning overlooking the ocean...exactly what I wanted on my trip to Positano. It was not right in the heart of town with restaurant and night noise. Weather permitting, you can leave your balcony doors open and fall asleep to the sound of the waves on the beach.

8/10 Very good

Oct 28, 2015

Romantic retreat at a great price

La Dolci Vita was so lovely and spacious and private! Perfect for my husband and I on our first trip to Positano. The garden balcony was a paradise spot to watch the sunrise or relax from the afternoon adventures. Maryse our hostess was fabulous in greeting us, suggesting a wonderful restaurant for dinner and creating the most delicious breakfasts of rich coffee and beautiful fruits and croissants. We must return soon and stay longer!

2/10 Poor

Aug 16, 2015

호텔스닷컴의 일처리에 대한 의문

지금 이 의견은 호텔스닷컴에 대한 불만사항이고 딱히 쓸 공간이 없어 여기에 씁니다. 저는 이번에 호텔스닷컴에서 예약하여 여름휴가로 이탈리아 포지타노에 있는 라돌체비타로 숙박을 하러 갔습니다. 분명히 사이트에는 예약 후 재확인할 필요가 없고 체크인은 자정 이전에만 하면 된다고 되어있음에도 불구하고 주인아주머니(호텔인 줄 알았는데 B&B같은 곳이더라고요)는 제가 예약한 것 조차 모르고 있었습니다. 대체 어떻게 호텔주인에게 연락이 가는지 모르겠지만 처음엔 전혀 모르는 눈치이다가 제가 출력해간 예약확인증을 들이밀자 저희가 늦게 도착해서 방을 팔았다는 식으로 얘기하더라구요. 저희가 9시에 도착을 했는데 저녁 6시까지 안와서 안오는 줄 알고 팔았다고 하는데. 이건 말도 안된다고 생각합니다. 여행에서 돌아와 사이트를 살펴보니 저녁6시까지 체크인이라는 말은 전혀 없었고 오히려 FAQ에서 "자정까지"란 얘기만 발견했습니다. 저희는 그 밤에 몹시 피곤한 상태에서, 무거운 캐리어 끌고 무수히 많은 계단을 올라가 너무나 힘들었는데 방조차 없어 매우 난감했습니다. 주인아주머니가 결국엔 아는 사람에게 전화를 해서 더 계단을 많이 올라가 비어있는 다른 호텔의 방에 머물게 되었습니다. 저희가 애초에 그 호텔을 예약한 것은 계단이 많은 동네지만 그나마 계단을 조금 올라가는 곳을 찾아서 예약한 것이었는데 결과적으로 엄청나게 힘든 여정이 되었습니다. 결국 밤에 포터를 콜해서 짐을 나르느라 돈도 더 들었고 방에 들어와 쉰것은 11시가 다 되어서였습니다. 이런 사태까지 오게 한 데에는 호텔스닷컴의 예약 확인에 대한 일처리가 부족했기때문이라고 저는 생각합니다. 낯선 동네에서 호텔찾기도 어려운데 막상 갔더니 예약이 안되어있다니요. 저는 이미 선불로 돈도 다 냈는데요. 그러므로 호텔스닷컴에서는 호텔에 제대로 예약을 알리지 않아 매우 고생스러운 여행이 되게 한 것에 대한 책임을 지고 제게 보상해야 한다고 생각합니다. 호텔에 대한 평가는 제가 머물지 못했기때문에 제대로된 평가를 할 수가 없습니다.

8/10 Very good

Aug 12, 2015

Muy buen!!!

no es un hotel sino q son habitaciones en suit. es una casa y rentan los cuartos. para llegar hay q caminar un poco y subir escaleras pero el lugar es soñado, con vista al mar. ir sin valijas y llegar el ferri no auto. la señora super amable nos dio el desayuno a la hora pactada todo de 10. esta en playa fornillo. la playa con mas gente es la continua playa grande 5 min a pie o una barca te lleva gratis de una playa a la otra.

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 12, 2015

Lo mejor del viaje ,poco pero bueno

Exelente!!! Lo mejor del viaje por el lugar la atención de Marisa un lujo , la cercanía con la playa todo espectacular Cuando uno llega x las escaleras piensa q se muere pero cuando llegas a dolce vita te olvidas de todo y lo disfrutas mucho mas Ya tenemos ganas de volver a este paraíso Muchas gracias por recibirnos y por la atención Marisa ,un canto a la vida

2/10 Poor

Jun 16, 2015

Buena vista y NADA MAS

Mala. Lo peor la dueña del hotel MARISA Parecia que queria que nos vayamos lo mas pronto posible ,encima me quizo cobrar toda la tarifa nuevamente cuando ya se habia pagado. Si quieren mal gastar su dinero esta es la opcion correcta para alojarse.

10/10 Exceptional

May 17, 2015

hôtel face à la mer, à l'écart de l'agitation

Accès difficile mais pour rejoindre cet hôtel mais par la plage du centre, vous longez un sentier côtier merveilleux.

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 1, 2014

ES EL LUGAR IDEAL

Maravillosamente atendidos por Marysa, una persona que te hace sentir realmente bien y en un lugar único. 100% recomendable.-

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 26, 2014

A really great place to stay.

A great place to stay.. I spent a week designing here and it was compete bliss! Beforehand however I read a review that made a negative comment about the stairs and it almost put me off. This is Positano so if you don't like stairs then best you stay by the main road. If you like a place that makes you feel at home and you like waking up to look at the ocean from you window then this is a great place to stay. The location of this place is incredible, the short walk every morning to the beach makes up for the stairs you have to climb once on the day you leave. The truth is you can access this place from the main beach of Positano so you don't even have to use the stairs and it's 15 euro to have your bags collected. It's not 5 star, but it's not trying to be. It's a residence that feels more like your Aunt's house, where you're given plenty of space and treated like family. In the past 12 month I've spent over 100 nights in hotels and this place really stood out for me.

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 13, 2014

Maravilhoso

Não adianta falar sobre escadas e escadarias!! Em Positano tudo é na base de escadas, mas o hotel (B&B) é muito lindo, bom café da manhã, ao lado da Praia, e perto do centro de Positano. Voltarei neste B&B, no entanto irei pelo mar que evitará de certa forma o transtorno das escadarias. Recomendo este hotel. Parabéns Marissa!!

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 17, 2014

Wonderful Stay

What a wonderful stay! This B&B is located near the Fornillo beach which was fantastic and only a short walk to town. Just be prepared for stairs. The room was spacious and we were lucky enough to have a terrace. The views are breathtaking. The owners are lovely and very helpful! I would call ahead to let them know when you are arriving. The breakfast was also wonderful. We can’t wait to go back!

8/10 Very good

Sep 14, 2014

Great place!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at La Dolce Vita. It was a clean and comfortable room in a more secluded spot in Positano. Our hosts were great, the breakfast was delicious!

8/10 Very good

Aug 26, 2014

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 19, 2014

We loved this hotel!

Yes, there was a lot of stairs to climb down to get there, but it's Positano. It's exprected. The owners were very nice and accomidating, allowing us to check in late because our plane was arriving late. The room was comfortable and very nicely decorated. They came in each day to clean while we were relaxing on the beach that was 100 steps away. We loved Dolce Vita and would definately stay there again.

4/10 Fair

Aug 18, 2014

Schimmel und Dreck

Ich habe noch nie irgentwo auf der Welt so viel Schimmel und Dreck in meinem Zimmer gehabt. Das Bad is im wesentlichen schwarz, der Putz kommt überall von den Wänden und liegt dann auf dem Boden. Das Zimmermädchen hat vergessend die Tür abzuschliessen und den Schlüssel stecken lassen, wobei das Haus offen, unbewacht und für jeden zugänglich war und das in Süditalien. Nie wieder!

8/10 Very good

Aug 15, 2014

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 4, 2014

experiencia excelente

Hemos estado en la docle vita 5 dias y nos parecio todo un encanto. Positano y fornillo son un paraiso pero cn muchas escaleras para subir. La ubicacion del hotel estaba muy bien, ya que solo se tenian q subir unas pocos escalones. cerca de la playa y del centro de positano. La atencion de sus duenos fue excelente siempre predipuestos a ayudar y hacerte pasar un buen rato. Con respecto al desayuno, era super variado para todos los gustos. Y en cuanto a la habitacion era amplia y la limpieza excelente. Recomiendo totalmente este hotel y sin duda volveria a elegirlo.

8/10 Very good

Jun 23, 2014

Great location

This is a simple hotel but it's good for the price the room was very large and had a cute little balcony with a beautiful view over the beach -if you stay at this hotel make sure you take the boat in, otherwise you will have to climb down a million steps. The location is a short, gorgeous, 5 minute winding walk through cliffs to town - much better to stay in this quiet part than with the area loaded with tourists.

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 25, 2013

Amazing hotel in beautiful location

Yes there are stairs to reach the hotel but its well worth it once you arrival to the view. Maryse was so welcoming and have us a beer for our efforts!! She even upgraded our room which was lovely to a bigger suite with a balcony. Breakfast was enjoyable on the terrace and it was a short 1 min walk to the beach or 5 mins round to the main town of positano. Very enjoyable and relaxing stay!! Thanks maryse

2/10 Poor

Sep 3, 2013

Fantastic Views

Amazing beach front water views from the balcony! And getting to the actual beach was only a 2 minute walk which was convenient. Only issue was actually getting to the hotel from the main road and walking down over 5 hundred steps with 2 big luggages was not convenient, but this is expected in positano due to its location. Cleanliness of the room was abit disappointing. Quality of service was not great, our stay would of been amazing if the service was there.Organisation of a porter is difficult and ensure you organise your own transfers to the airport etc as it was difficult to try and organise through the hotel. Overall if you want amazing views then you can sacrifice the quality of service for the beautiful beach front views.

6/10 Good

Aug 13, 2013

Just okay....

We were a family of 3, and visited La Dolce Vita in late July. I had read about this place on TripAdvisor and although it met our needs and we enjoyed ourselves, we felt the couple who run/own the place were standoffish. The breakfast was silly and the lady who made our coffee (the owner) seemed to be inconvenienced by our request for a coffee. When we'd ask for help (example... how to get a water taxi), we were basically ignored. The place is very basic but quite clean, and that's all we were looking for. If that's all you need, this isn't the worst place because it's fairly close to the beach (by Positano standards!). The walk into town isn't too bad, so there's that. I'm not sure I'd recommend this place to a friend though. Spend a couple more $$s and be in town... that's my recommendation. The attitude of the owners took away from the quaintness that perhaps this place could offer.

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 12, 2013

최고의 숙박지로 추천해요!!

이탈리아 여행 중 포지타노 숙소를 가장 크게 걱정하고 있었어요.저흰 살레르노에서 페리를 타고 포지타노에 들어갈 계획이라 최대한 페리 선착장과 가까운 곳을 골라야했거든요. 결론은 페리 선착장과는 이동이 나쁘지 않은 편이였지만 도착한 당일 페리가 운행을 하지 않아 어쩔수 없이 시타버스를 이용해야 했습니다. 버스에서 내려 계단을 이용해 내려가는 길은 너무 힘들었지만 숙소를 보고 나빴던 기분이 싹 사라지더라구요. 공간의 낭비라는 생각이 들 정도로 숙소 내부는 너무 넓고 좋았어요. 사진보다 더 좋았던거 같아요. 또한 숙소의 주인 Marisa 아주머니 또한 영어를 너무 잘 하셔서 언어 소통또한 문제 없으실거예요. 그리고 페리 도착시 미리 포터 서비스를 예약해놓으시면 힘들지 않게 짐을 운반하실수 있답니다. 조식은 컨티넨탈 식으로 간단했지만 정성이 있어보이는 나쁘지 않은 아침이였던거 같아요.계단을 조금만 내려가시면 포르닐로 해변으로 이동이 가능하고 왼쪽으로 길을 따라 가시면 메인 해변인 스파쨔 해변과도 이동이 편리합니다.다른 비싼 숙소에 비해 전 정말 여길 너무나 추천해드리고 싶고 다시 또 여행을 간다면 주저없이 이곳으로 갈 의향이 있습니다.

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 4, 2013

Lovely hotel, lovely hosts!

Our 2-night stay at La Dolce Vita was the highlight of our week-long holiday in Italy (stairs and all). Maryse and Vincenzo are lovely hosts. Can't wait until we have the opportunity to visit again. The only thing I will change on our next visit is that we will stay more than 2 nights!

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 3, 2013

Close To The Beach And Town

The hotel is located just above the steps to Fornillo Beach and there is a lovely walk in to the town through beautiful foliage, a waterfall and a gorgeous view of the sea. (Comments regarding the stairs are obviously from visitors whom have never been to Positano! It's part of the intrinsic beauty of the place and makes one feel a little better for any over indulgences! That being said, traveling light to Positano is recommended.) Maryse and Vincenzo were lovely hosts and for those that prefer a more quiet place to return to at the end of the day, this is the prefect location. The bottom floor with 3 rooms is perfect for families or groups of friends traveling together. Great value/ B&B Style. Will definitely return!

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 3, 2013

Great location great service

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La Dolce Vita Residence Reviews

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8.6/10

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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing views steps from the beach

Ashley

8/10 Very good

Romantic retreat at a great price

Laurine

2/10 Poor