My wife and I just stayed at Villa Maria Pia and we couldn't have had a better experience. You can walk down to the ocean and jump right in. Plus they have an awesome grotto that you can swim in right where you jump in. Tourist boats visit this grotto all the time. The breakfast in the morning is very good. High quality prosciutto, cheeses, fruits, breads, and the absolute best freaking lemon cake I've ever had. We also ate dinner there twice and both were delicious. The best dishes were the lemon pesto ravioli and the gnocchi. Try the meloncello...even better than the limoncello. The entire staff is extremely friendly and helpful with organizing activities in the area. If we're ever back in the Amalfi coast, we're staying at Villa Maria Pia! read more