Caruso, A Belmond Hotel vs Palazzo Avino
Two of Amalfi Coast & Capri, Italy's best properties - rates, honest differences, and what sets them apart.
Caruso, A Belmond Hotel
An 11th-century medieval palace perched 1,000 feet above the sea in Ravello with a world-famous suspended infinity pool.
Palazzo Avino
A 12th-century pink-hued aristocratic villa perched 1,000 feet above the sea on the tranquil clifftops of Ravello.
Which one should you book?
Choose Caruso Belmond for the most spectacular 1,000-foot-high suspended infinity pool in the Mediterranean; choose Palazzo Avino for intimate 12th-century pink palace charm and a dedicated seaside beach club in Marmorata.
- ✓World-famous suspended infinity pool 1,000 feet above the gulf
- ✓Historic 11th-century colonnades and sprawling Belmond gardens
- ✓Complimentary daily morning boat cruises from Amalfi harbor
- ✓Expansive luxury estate service and grand scale
- ✓Dedicated private Clubhouse by the Sea beach club with seaside dining
- ✓Intimate, family-owned aristocratic pink villa ambiance
- ✓Michelin-starred Rossellinis dining with sunset terrace views
- ✓Estate-grown Mar-a-viglia white wine from private vineyards
Key Trade-offs at a Glance
What Sets Them Apart
The details that matter at this level.
Caruso has the ultimate mountain infinity pool; Palazzo Avino features a mountain pool plus a dedicated coastal beach club at sea level.
Caruso is a grand Belmond palace estate; Palazzo Avino is a warm, boutique residential sanctuary.
Both offer serene Ravello mountain air far above coastal traffic, with Caruso leaning toward grand luxury and Avino toward bespoke charm.
12-Month Nightly Rate Comparison
Average nightly base rates across the calendar year. Click or hover any month to compare.
The Bottom Line
Choose Caruso Belmond for the most spectacular 1,000-foot-high suspended infinity pool in the Mediterranean; choose Palazzo Avino for intimate 12th-century pink palace charm and a dedicated seaside beach club in Marmorata.
Caruso, A Belmond Hotel starts from $1,800/night; Palazzo Avino from $1,200/night. Both are available through Wildist at the same rate as booking direct - with VIP perks, room upgrades, and dedicated advisor support included.
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Both Caruso, A Belmond Hotel and Palazzo Avino are available through Wildist at the same rate as booking direct — with exclusive VIP perks added at no extra cost.