1970s private villa turned into a 15-room hotel, direct access to Arienzo beach via private staircase.
Villa Treville
From
4,150 €
“Private 300-step staircase carved into the cliff, descending to a cove reserved for guests.”
Villa Treville occupies a 1970s villa perched on the Positano cliff, transformed into a discreet 15-room hotel. We reach Arienzo beach via a private 300-step staircase carved into the rock, with reserved sun loungers and parasols below. Rooms mix Vietri tiling, white linens, private terraces facing the open sea, some with outdoor jacuzzis. The spa offers sea-view cabin massages, heated infinity pool, hammam. Service remains discreet, almost familial, far from the palace ballet. From 4 150 € per night, a rate that reflects the exclusivity and limited capacity. We book for the intimacy and beach access, not the grandeur ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend Villa Treville to couples seeking seclusion without sacrificing comfort, honeymoons, wedding anniversaries, romantic retreats. The discreet format (15 rooms) attracts a discreet clientele, fortysomethings and up, who prefer tranquillity to bustle. Families with children old enough to climb 300 steps find their place here, but the spirit remains resolutely adult.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The villa dates from 1970, typical Amalfi Coast architecture with tiered terraces, limewashed vaults, ceramic tiling. Interiors mix contemporary furniture and local artisanal details, white linens, lime-washed wood, Vietri majolica. Rooms spread over three levels linked by outdoor staircases, each with a private terrace. The scale remains residential, far from the coast's grand hotels.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The restaurant serves Campanian cuisine on the panoramic terrace, local catch, vegetables from the garden below, Sorrento lemons. Continental breakfast served in room or on the communal terrace, with house pastries and fresh fruit. Bar open all day for spritzes and sunset cocktails. Room service available 24/7, short but curated menu.
Highlights
- Only 15 rooms, spread across a 1970s villa on three levels
- Private 300-step staircase to Arienzo beach, reserved sun loungers
- Heated infinity pool facing the Mediterranean, open all year
- Spa with sea-view massage cabins, hammam, gym
- Private boat shuttle to Positano centre in 10 minutes
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Positano
Villa Treville stands on Via Arienzo, east of Positano, 15 minutes' walk to the centre via coastal path. Arienzo beach below remains one of the coast's least crowded, accessible only via the villa's staircase or by boat. Private boat shuttle to the Piazzetta in 10 minutes. Naples airport 65 km away, one and a half hours by motorway then SS163, or heliport transfer on request.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Accepted on request, no extra charge, basket and bowls provided.
- Beach access
- Private 300-step staircase, good shoes and fitness required.
- Parking
- Valet included, limited spaces, book ahead in high season.
- Shuttle
- Private boat to Positano centre included, hourly departures 9am-7pm.
- Spa
- Open 10am-8pm, booking advised, massages 90-180 €.
- Pool
- Heated all year, open 8am-8pm, towels and robes provided.
Facilities
Airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Room service
Restaurant
Wi-Fi available everywhere
Spa and wellness centre
Beachfront
Free Wi-Fi
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Location
Where Villa Treville is located
Exact address
Villa Treville
Address
Via Arienzo 30
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