Relais Paradiso, above Vietri sul Mare at the start of the Amalfi Coast, is a small five star hotel defined by its elevated position and uninterrupted views across the Gulf of Salerno.

The hotel is built around a single outward facing terrace where the pool, restaurant and bar all sit along the same line, looking directly over the coastline. This is not a sprawling setup, it is tight, deliberate and centred on one clear focal point, with the view carrying the entire space rather than a mix of competing areas.

That simplicity works in its favour. You are not moving between levels or navigating a large footprint, everything is immediate and visible, and the experience stays anchored to that one open edge above the sea.

Staying

All 22 rooms and suites open onto private terraces, and that outdoor space is what defines them. The interiors are secondary, kept clean and consistent, while the terraces provide the sense of space and connection to the coastline.

Suites increase the scale of that outdoor living, with larger terraces and added features such as hot tubs, but the core experience remains the same throughout the hotel.

The hotel has one restaurant and one bar. Il Refettorio focuses on regional dishes and is set directly on the terrace, keeping dining tied to the same view that runs through the rest of the property.

The bar sits alongside the pool, so food, drinks and time spent during the day all happen within the same space rather than being split across different areas.

Experience

The pool is positioned on the terrace edge, with uninterrupted views across the bay, and forms the centre of the daytime setup. Seating and loungers are arranged around it without extending beyond that main platform.

There is no beach access from the hotel, so the stay is focused on being above the coastline, with Vietri and Amalfi reached when you choose to leave rather than forming part of the immediate environment.

Where

The hotel is located above Vietri sul Mare, around a 10 minute drive from the centre, with Amalfi further along the coast and Naples Airport approximately one hour away.