The Amalfi Coast welcomed its first hotel for 15 years during the summer when Borgo Santandrea, set on the cliffside 90 metres above sea level, emerged from a meticulous three-year restoration.
The hotel is a passion project that unites two Italian families with generations of hospitality experience.
With 29 guest rooms and 16 suites each offering uninterrupted views of the sea and the ancient fisherman’s hamlet of Conca dei Marini, the property has undergone a detailed renovation that combines mid-century design details with classic Mediterranean style.
Borgo Santandrea’s 29 guest rooms and 16 suites offer uninterrupted views of the sea, some with private pools, below
White and blue hues feature throughout, alongside geometric hand-painted tiles, antique furniture, and hand-crafted pieces by local Amalfitano artisans.
To reach the hotel’s private beach, guests can descend the cliffside in a lift, or amble down a series of walkways and staircases among the fragrant terraced gardens of olive and lemon trees.
Inspired by the building’s origins in the 1960s, the owners sought to bring attention to the original Mid-Century features while creating a ‘home’ that was unmistakably Italian.
A labour of love since 2018, the team of designers and landscapers worked hand-in-hand with architect Rino Gambardella to ensure every corner of the property was a thoughtful reflection of the artistry and craftsmanship of the Campania region.
Three restaurants and two bars, located between the highest points of the hotel, offer classic Mediterranean fare under the direction of Executive Chef Crescenzo Scotti, who makes good use of local products and ingredients.
Commenting on the opening, Maurizio Orlacchio, General Manager said: “It has been a beautiful challenge, over the past three years, to restore the property and I feel proud to have brought so many talented artisans and iconic Italian brands together to create a one-of-a-kind hotel that is truly ‘Made in Italy’.
“We feel Borgo Santandrea is much more a home than a hotel and we were excited to welcome our first guests this summer.”
The views of the of the Tyrrhenian Sea from Borgo Santandrea are simply stunning both at night or over breakfast, below
When sourcing rare vintage items for each guest room and suite, the owners sought to restore them with the finest Italian textiles. The intricate blue and white tiles go hand-in-hand with Once Milano linens, Dedar and Rubelli textiles that reflect the far-reaching views of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
All rooms and suites are swathed in natural light thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, while the bathrooms bring the hotel’s fragrant Mediterranean gardens inside with Acqua di Parma toiletries.
The owners worked alongside landscape gardeners, Tano Amato and Philip Adiutori, to create a series of garden terraces bursting with Amalfi fruits and colours.
Staying true to the surrounding landscape, the gardens are filled with plants typical of the coastline; olive, lemon and pomegranate trees, winter jasmine, and Myrtus communis dating back 150 years.
Rooms up to April 2022 start from £770 per night based on two people sharing a double room, including breakfast.
