Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa, an adults only hotel in Conca dei Marini, is a former 17th century monastery reworked into one of the most distinctive small hotels on the Amalfi Coast, known for its terraced gardens and spa-led approach.

The hotel is arranged across four levels of gardens that step down the cliff, with each level holding a different part of the experience, from the main terrace and restaurant to quieter garden spaces and the pool below. The original structure remains visible in the vaulted interiors and enclosed spaces, but most of the hotel opens outward towards the sea, with clear sightlines across the coastline.

What defines the layout is the way the gardens are used. Rather than a single central terrace, the space is broken into smaller areas, with daybeds, shaded corners and open viewpoints spread across different levels. This gives the hotel a slower, more private feel, with multiple places to settle rather than one focal point.

Staying

The 20 rooms and suites are individually configured within the former monastery walls, which means layouts vary, but all are positioned to face the sea. Interiors draw from the building’s past, with vaulted ceilings, soft tones and restrained detailing rather than anything decorative or overstated.

Suites provide more space and better positioned terraces, but the overall approach remains consistent, with each room shaped by its structure rather than following a standard format. The emphasis is on quiet, contained spaces rather than open-plan layouts.

The hotel has one main restaurant and one bar. The restaurant focuses on Italian and regional dishes, served on a terrace overlooking the coastline, with the setting playing as much of a role as the food itself.

The bar is set within a more enclosed space, functioning as a contrast to the open terraces, with a quieter, more contained atmosphere for drinks in the evening.

Experience

The pool is positioned on one of the lower garden levels, set out towards the edge of the cliff, with uninterrupted views across the Gulf of Salerno. Surrounding terraces and daybeds provide additional space away from the main pool area.

The gardens remain central throughout, offering multiple areas to move between, while a shuttle service connects the hotel to Amalfi for access to the coast below.

Wellness

The spa is a major part of the hotel, with a full range of facilities including tepidarium, Turkish bath, hydro pool, sauna and treatment rooms, making it one of the more complete wellness setups in the area.

A fitness space is also available, though the emphasis remains on the spa and the quieter pace set by the surrounding gardens.

Where

The hotel is located in Conca dei Marini, with Amalfi a short drive away via shuttle, and Naples Airport approximately 90 minutes by road.