Hotels in Maiori

Unfortunately the negative reviews I read, before coming here, turned out to be true. This place is run down and the rooms (other than a few renovated rooms) are not good. Mould, tattered furnishings, etc., just as previously pointed out by other reviews. The breakfast was truly underwhelming. I would have to honestly say it was not good at all. The alcoves in the basement room have spider webs...

The staff, especially Italio, went out of their way to make us comfortable, including providing a range of vegan options for breakfast. Always a lovely welcome too.

I stayed here this past june/july and this place was beautiful! The staff were amazing and very helpful, the rooms and hotel were extremely clean and it was not even a 2 minute walk to the beach! I absolutely loved the rooms and thought they were gorgeous and i cannot wait to come back. They had a breakfast each morning that was very good. It is also right next to a fantastic restaurant, across from...

The hotel does not offer a pool, but the staff make up for it. The front desk has two excellent day staff, and they advised us to do the Lemon Walk and visit the botanical gardens. These two visits made our trip memorable. After visiting Positano, and forgetting a purchase there, front desk staff went out of their way to retrieve that item for me, relieving me of stress. Diego who operates the breakfast...

we found this hotel to be absolutely fine for what we needed The location is great there are two large sun terraces with fabulous views We sat in the evenings with our drinks The rooms were spotless and cleaned to high standard every day There is tea and coffee provided but no milk there is, a safe also provided breakfast was fine but things ran out if you left it a little late the breakfast...

Lovley hotel nice staff great location

This Hotel has some lovely features, we stayed for 11 nights. Most of the staff were lovely , very courteous. The drinks and restaurants very overpriced, the food was ok but not the best especially for vegetarians . Our room was upgraded as the initial room didn’t have enough storage space with a tiny shower room. The hotel was spotlessly clean other than ant infestations and the decor to a very...

We were staying at a hotel nearby and at night the Botanico San Lazzaro lit up was the view from our balcony. We weren’t sure whether we could pop in for a drink as non-residents but were warmly greeted by both the doorman and receptionist and escorted up in the funicular lift. We were shown around and offered a choice of seating areas; the service was excellent and prices very reasonable. Views...

It was the best hotel. Please check the entrance when you check in.

I wouldn’t rate this a 5 star hotel. I’m happy to splurge on hotels when the experience is worth it but this was not. The one redeeming quality is the location and grounds. There are beautiful gardens and terraces and the pool area is lovely. Though we found the music at the pool to be annoying - a mix of random music that wasn’t very relaxing. The views are amazing and you can easily access the town...

You would be hard pressed to find a more beautiful view or charming ambiance. It was perfect for our family as the room had a loft with twin beds for the boys. The only issue I would take, and this seems to be a European standard, is that the beaches and pools close as early as 6:30. The breakfast was included and a very nice spread. The service was outstanding. I highly recommend this hotel.

Absolutely lovely hotel. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Very clean including pool area. Plenty of sun loungers over looking the coastline. Would definitely recommend this hotel. Only thing to be mindful of is there are a lot of steps up to the hotel - glass lift ride plus 77 steps; no lift 200+ steps. But definitely worth a stay. Loved it.

Amazing view. You will need to be able to climb a few steps after getting off the lift as the hotel is on a mountain, but it is absolutely worth it. The place is clean and beautiful. The service was excellent! I will definitely be booking again!

Everything was great but facilities. Old sanitary items , average bed and pillows . Food in the top restaurant is average . The 5 th floor restaurant has too high nose with imposed services to order at least 3 dishes for everyone  , so we could not spend time there with the kid who does not fond of high end cuisine. They ask a deposit even i had prepaid all the days. Car parking is chargeable.  So...

We spent a beautifully restful 3 days here after some extensive touring in Southern Italy. The hotel is a gem in a less crowded area of the Amalfi coast. The rooftop pool has extensive views of the coast. The breakfast was an elegant buffet. The staff was extremely helpful in all aspects of our stay, including arranging a boat tour for us.

The view of the ocean from our balcony alone could warrant a five star review, especially from a guy who loves medieval buildings! The rooms are a little dated, but it's classy and the view distracts you from the rest. The staff are so incredibly helpful, you just have to ask and they'll drive you to the city center, reserve tables at the local restaurants or even hook you up with beach towels when...

We had an absolutely amazing holiday! Everything about the hotel exceeded our expectations — from the beautiful room and delicious breakfast to the breathtaking view, every detail was perfect. A very special thank you to Gaetano, who truly made our stay exceptional. His professionalism, kindness, and warm hospitality at the pool area made a real difference. Thanks to him, we felt genuinely welcomed...

We had our wedding at Hotel Club Due Torri, and let me just say I don’t think anywhere else in the world can top this place. The view is unlike anything I’ve seen, the service is spectacular and the food is the best I’ve had in Italy (I’m Italian). The venue is absolutely magical and we had a dream wedding, the whole hotel represents class and quality, I couldn’t recommend this place any more for...

Hotel Club 2 Torri – A Dream Stay We had an unforgettable stay at Hotel Club 2 Torri. The view was absolutely breathtaking, and every evening felt magical – especially with fireworks lighting up the sky. The service was outstanding: Marianna and Erika, our waitresses, were excellent – always kind and attentive. Gaetano at the swimming pool was amazing – so friendly and incredibly helpful. All the staff...

I have just returned from a week stay in this hotel and I just like to highly reccommend this hotel. The location is absolutely great , private beach opposite hotel with free towels, sunbeds and umbrellas. The hotel has also pool and plenty of sunbeds but we rarely used it. We went half board , breakfast is buffet style with plenty of food, cereals , cakes, hot food, ham , cheese, etc. Evening...

Quiet hotel with truly dedicated staff who's mission is to give you the best holiday. The service was impeccable, particularly from Gerardo, Antonio, younger Gérardo, Angelica to name a few. Plenty of sun loungers, no problem any time of day. Pool closes 7pm. No tea/coffee making facilities in room. Bring a kettle. Small fridge.

Fantastic location, great front desk service, average breakfast

Excellent two weeks at this hotel, staff were all friendly and helpful. Excellent menus for breakfast and dinner and restaurant staff were a treat. Private beach just across the road and an great pool at the hotel.

We were a group of 7 ladies of a certain age and we had a fantastic week at Pietra Di Luna. All the staff are an absolute credit to this hotel, from reception to the dining room to the cleaners. We loved the location and Maiori is such a lovely place to return to after a day exploring the much busier parts of the Amalfi Coast. I am coeliac and I was catered for so well. I was given so many options...

Fantastic hotel. Excellent location. Staff all very helpful and will do anything to help out. Food in the restaurant for evening meal was fantastic. Bar staff. Restaurant staff. Reception staff. Cleaners . All so friendly and do a great job. Cant think of a negative thats worth mentioning. Would definitely return.

Forgot a toy in the room - tried to contact concierge via recommended WhatsApp tool (useless as only AI response and directed back to hotel number), sent two emails as no response. Didn’t find - however I doubt they even looked. Housekeeper was busy with pushing people out of the room so I doubt she had much interest to look for lost and found. Service in Europe is deteriorating - yes they have the...

Hotel is ideally situated just a short stroll from the beach, making it perfect for sun-seekers. It's conveniently located near a variety of local attractions, shops, and restaurants, giving guests plenty of options for dining and entertainment. The surrounding area is vibrant yet peaceful, allowing for a relaxing getaway while still being close to the action. Whether you're looking to explore or unwind...

The room is comfortable, the bed is comfortable, the air conditioning works great, there is a safe in the room.Cons: the hotel does not live up to its stated star rating, if it is 4 stars, then it is very old and unloved by the owner: the cows in the elevator require replacement or dry cleaning, the elevator itself falls in when you enter it, the second elevator almost always does not work. The toilet...

Good location. Hotel has excellent underground parking. Breakfast was good.

Front desk was very helpful in my traveling and what restaurants were good to eat at. The room had amazing views and taken care of everyday. Close to the beach and easy access as well to the beach and food. Will be coming back!

The location is super good, the front desk service is good... The sea view room and breakfast are unbeatable, superb

We had a lovely stay in this hotel. The only reason I marked down our overall stay was because the bed wasn’t as comfortable as my own bed. But apart from that it was superb

The room was very clean and had everything we could need. Bed was comfortable. View was wonderful. Breakfast was really outstanding and the garden/pool area was just a wonderful place to spend time also.

Excellent stay. The gardens, pool, staff and breakfast were excellent. We enjoyed our ten day stay in Maiori as our base to the AC. We would return in a heartbeat! Very central to the promenade. Excellent restaurant in the hotel and surrounding area. Park for children across the street. Fifteen minute walk to the ferry dock. Bus right outside hotel.

Beautiful hotel facing the sea with a panoramic roof top terrace and large pool. The staff were very nice and helpful. The rooms were updated and the cleaning staff deserves a round of applause! Spacious clean rooms. Great hotel and Maiori is a wonderful town.

Beautiful room, gorgeous view, staff were very friendly and helpful.

Great location The hotel is in a perfect location, near the sea, walking trails, bus stop and town centre. It has a car park and pool, which is not easy to find on Amalfi coast. The hotel is modern, clean and staff very friendly and helpful. Bed was comfortable, balcony small but OK. We truly enjoyed staying there.

The neighborhood was nice and cozy, and the ocean was right in front of the hotel, so it was nice to take a walk. It was a nice place to spend a relaxing time~^^

Everything excellent we will return. Also the breakfast and dinner perfect. Great Hotel

Amazing place. Really nice staff. Highly recommend!! Beautiful rooms and really nice bathrooms. They have valet parking service for only 20€ it’s really good because is not easy find any parking spots around. Buffet option for breakfast and it was delicious!

Gorgeous hotel in the heart of Minori. Rooms are spacious and the bed was incredibly comfortable. The standout however was Giovanni in the restaurant. His service was excellent, he always remembered your name and offered you what you like when you saw him. It's service like this that makes your stay memorable.

We absolutely loved our stay at this gorgeous Hotel. I would say it's 5 stars. They gave us a gorgeous room very clean, was cleaned every day, fresh towels and toiletries. The room had a large private balcony with a beautiful view of the pool. The pool was fabulous with bar service, the restaurant was delicious we loved the breakfast so much variety and very nice wonderful friendly staff that made...

Sitting at the top of Positano, basically the furthest you can go - from the pier. Take the bus up there or get your luggage delivered by porters if you're trying to hike all the way up there from the pier - it's a LONG and hard hike. Decent stay, good service from concierge who answered our questions well.

This hotel was a great find in the wonderful little town of Minori. We returned to England today (18/6) after a four night stay. Central to everything - less than a minutes' walk to the ristorante giardiniello (highly recommended - we had dinner twice /book with Giovanni) and the sal de riso (great patisserie, coffee, restaurant....). Boats to Amalfi, Positano (very crowded), Maiori (to Sorrento...

Nice hotel, very comfortable beds. Great location. Showers aren’t very powerful , breakfast was very basic. I asked if they did toast but was told there’s an extra charge for toast! No atmosphere, lovely bar downstairs that apparently isn’t a bar as they’ve moved it to the roof top. Charged extra for having two cups of coffee but wasn’t aware until checkout. There was an additional charge but they...

Amazing location and beautiful hotel with friendly staff and an incredible restaurant. We enjoyed our stay as the location was perfect for us as we like to walk and were able to walk to Revello, Almafi, and Maiori. Our highlight was the restaurant within the hotel. The food was delicious and a work of art! The staff were like family by the time we left and we truly enjoyed seeing them each morning...

This was a great spot to land.... the rooms were clean... right in the heart of Minori, walking distance to many great shops and restaurant, and right down the street from the sea. One of the best pastry shops we found during our entire two weeks, a pharmacy across the street, just in case.

What a wonderful place, we have loved every minute at Minori Palace, we were half board-breakfast and evening meal were great, breakfast a little repetitive but we didn't mind that as still lots of choice there, and more importantly the quality and standard of the food and service was amazing. A special shout out to Dominic and Abigail-they put so much effort in continually, very impressive and lovely...

POSITIVES: Comfortable hard bed, efficient air con*, great location. NEGATIVES: Breakfast was pretty basic. Inside bedroom wardrobe flooring very dusty. Bathroom was very tired with chrome work rusted and or damaged. Dusty on tile edges and light fittings. Shelves not fitted entirely to the wall, all areas need a deep clean to remove limescale and fresh silicone good really make a difference....

I visited in August 2026 as a party of 6 people (wife and 4 young adults) We had 3 rooms on the same floor and we booked through ******* and I thought the value was excellent) This is a family run hotel at the top end of Maiori and a 2 minute walk to the top of the main plaza and a further 5 mins to the beach (the port for water taxi a further 5 minutes along the promenade) Clean - this hotel is...

Great pool area with light lunch options Breakfast on our first morning felt like lots of the day before leftovers, grey ham, oxidised cheese stuck to the bottom of the tray, dry pastries. We weren't really early but they seemed to be bringing fresh stuff out after we had eaten. We didn't have breakfast there the next day. Walls were thin on our room, we could hear everything around us overnight...

We stayed here as part of a TUI package July. The pros: The 2 bedroom apartment is huge, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Kitchen is very clean and cooking stuff looks brand new. The pool area is fantastic, especially with kids. They have a slide and small diving board. The pool bar is fab. Good drinks and food and reasonably priced. The hotel is very clean and pool side looked after. Nice to see...

Enjoying our stay at San Pietro Hotel Residence. Everyone has been friendly and helpful. We are a family of three. Our teenager was provided her own room directly beside ours! Has stable internet and WIFI The hotel is close to the market square, grocery store A few blocks away. A 20 min walk to the port to grab a water ferry. Recommend visiting Minori as well! A 10 min walk straight to the beach...

We were upgraded to a family room, so it was very spacious. We had a view of the pool. The hotel is about a 15-min walk to the waterfront where you can take the bus to Positano. Beware that buses to Positano can be full later in the morning. It takes 20 mins to walk to the marina. Bus tickets are available at magazine stores, not always at the tabacci (tobacco shops). Breakfast had a good variety.

We were there July 2023. We were in a spacious three bedroom self catering apartment, generally it was fine although dated, especially the kitchen. Decent supermarket and fruit and veg shop close to apartments. No daily competition for the loungers, loved the sprung diving board, it was a real hit for us as a family. I’m pretty sure the hotel is family owned and run so they genuinely care and are helpful...

Nice staying in Maiori directly on the beach with a great sea view,l even if quite noisy by night

Amazing gem. Maiori was perfect for my wife and I and Sole Splendid went out of their way to make us welcome. Kayaking around the coast to the caves and beaches was amazing.

Perfect location. The sea and beach is literally just across the road. Also it's next to a beautiful small roundabout, like it!

Amazing view, incredibly helpful staff, will stay here again when I come back!!

This hotel is perfect for a relaxing stay in beautiful Maiori. I barely can find words for the great service, that the staff provided during our whole stay. They were kind and helpful all the time. The hotel also has a great breakfast buffet! I have not seen such a buffet in Italy, yet.The location is perfect, right on the beach.

Deserves a fifth star. Perfect location; great view and a few steps away from the sea, not to mention the only hotel that does not require you to cross the street to get the beach. Great breakfast with the option of room service, good and easy AC (no remote, just a key that you turn) , nice rooms and spacious bathrooms with comfortable showers.

Great location Hotel is not easy to find as it is a sister hotel of another hotel named Panorama . You need to go there to register first

Nice place to stay near the beach and city center. Better then Amalfi and Positano. Not so crowded and you can park your car.

Unfriendly check in staff, you have to check in in another hotel 200 meters away from the property. We checked in and they didn’t give us the power card for the wall, so we arrived at a room with no electricity. Contacted via WhatsApp and nobody replied. Had to walk back to get it myself. No staff around the building to assist. The apartment was spacious, has paid laundry service which works ok....

Very nice apartment and the staff are great, very friendly. Loved where we stayed. Pool was very cold though but you have the beach 30 second away. Parking is charged at €20 a night or €25 for larger cars however parking is expensive everywhere in Amalfi and this price is fairly reasonable but something to be away of if bringing a car.

The pictures on the website we booked were not quite true to life, the pool is very shaded and not that clean. The staff at the hotel were standard not overly friendly, little response to messages prior. The beach staff which you pay additionally to use were not friendly, our first day there was a bit of wind which meant staff would not allow umbrellas up even though they charged for them and every...

My friend and I stayed in the Angelina Residence for 5 days and have only good things to say about it. The check in was easy and quick (although it is a few minutes away from the residence) and the staff at the check in couldn't be more helpful. Our room was fabulous - a spacious studio, spotlessly clean with everything you could want. The kitchen had a full size fridge, a freezer and oven and a great...

Go to Villa Pandora! Superb views and pool area. Friendly staff and excellent shuttle bus service.

Great views, shuttle really useful

Beautiful hotel, the design is very cool like a tree house on the side of a cliff with a nice pool and lots of places to hangout to lounge. Lots of options for breakfast. The staff are friendly but seem a bit discombobulated working together, the dinner service is interesting to watch. I wish I seen some of the other reviews about the beds before I booked, they really are terrible. I would only recommend...

Everything was fantastic, the dinner and meals were fantastic. The only thing I would change is the bed mattress.

Fantastic stay and wonderful staff. You can really spend the whole day at the property, they have dinning, rooftop pool with bar, and balcony for your room to check out the Amalfi Coast. The shuttle is included and runs you into town for more opportunity to explore. Maiori is less busy and gem.

The location, views, pool, and overall excellent place to stay. I would say that coffee in the room would have been nice and the beds were terrible. The mattress was so firm it felt like sleeping on the floor. Parking was also nearly non-existent. Parked the motorcycle outside the small garage and still charged an extra fee. None of these things were so bad that I wouldn’t recommend it. It was also...

Nice hotel near sea, clean, pleasant stuff, good breakfast.

The family owned hotel was recently renovated and everything is clean and in good condition with quite modern amenities and air conditionner. The room we had was facing the street, but the noise is gone when you close the windows. You have everything you might need in the room and it is quite spacious. We loved the service of the owners who were always there and ready to help for any kind of questions...

If you are looking for true Italian experience and hospitality the hotel 7 Bello it's the place for you. Nice breakfast, friendly staff and new rooms ( with nice AirCon and fast Wi-Fi). The town is lovely and is feels more Italian then Amalfi and Positano. 5 stars !!!

Beautiful hotel, private balcony and great breakfast. Road noise is gone when balcony doors are closed. Staff is very pleasant.

Lovely little hotel to stay in. My partner and I had a lot of delays getting into the hotel and didnt arrive till 2am. They were kind enough to still check us in at that time. Thank you for the beautiful stay! We highly recommend staying here. Its away from the busy towns of Amalfi and Postiano.

Very accommodating and friendly staff. Good breakfasts in the morning, with a selection of nice pastried and salty things. Rooms were clean and the aircon helped in keeping it cool. The building is old, yes, but it adds to the character. They offer valet parking, which was handy as there is nowhere to park in Minori. They took good care of the car. The beach near the hotel is great and when the water...

What a wonderful place to stay! Staff is very friendly and the rooms are extremely clean. Close enough to the coast to walk down for swims. Also, close to the nature walk through the citrus and grape farms. Thanks for the wonderful stay on the Amalfi 👌

Great place to stay as a launch pad to explore the Amalfi Coast. Hotel was clean and had an awesome breakfast!

Lovely place, perfect stay for relaxing :-)

Very clean and cosy hotel, location and private parking are also good to have

Excellent location with trendy rooms and savory breakfast. I liked it very much!

We had a wonderful stay. The staff was very friendly, we enjoyed the breakfasts and the location was wonderful. I would highly recommend this hotel.

Was end of May for 4 nights in Maison Raphael, about 5 minutes to Minori beach / ferry to Amalfi and 1 minute to bus station. The hotel owner is top level: very polite, supportive and professional at every time. E.g., he arrranged transfer from Naples airport, recommended hiking hours around Minori and had tips for restaurants nearby. Breakfast italian style incl cheese, salami and fresh fruits was...

Hotel is near the center of Minori. You will be very very well welcomed 😀 you can ask for everything to help you having a good stay. But a little bit noisy and outdated. Some handwork would be appreciated.

Lovely place to stay in Minori, delicious breakfast and even better outstanding hospitality from the host. Will definitely book again at Mansion Raphael in our next trip to Minori.

Antonio and his grandson are the perfect hosts from the start. Showing us to our off street parking, carrying our bags to our room and being thoroughly knowledgeable about the local area and an Englishmans love of tea. The rooms are secure, comfortable and boast a range of features including wall safe and ample balcony overlooking a main road. Don't be put off by this though as their glazing blocks...

A very pleasant hotel in a wonderful town

The staff is very friendly. The breakfast is hotel typical, but very good. Rooms are big, with a balcony, very clean. Location is great for people with cars (Minori is very close to Amalfi)

loved this stay! will plan to return. Friendly managers, good breakfasts, stunning views, super well located. Perfect!

Charming hotel on the top two floors, complete with a breathtaking rooftop terrace with stunning sea views. Family-run, it offers delicious breakfasts featuring fresh pastries, toast, and more. The cleanliness is impeccable, and the beds are incredibly comfy. Lovely balconies that provide perfect views. A supermarket is conveniently located just down the street, and it's a short walk to the ferry...

The service was good, location is great!! The breakfast is very simple.

We stayed for 10 nights, family run hotel, very welcoming, great location, Maiori is stunning, everyone very friendly and to top it off we had a stunning sea view! We would definitely return.

Highly recommend this place. Very close to the beach and the staff is very friendly. Beyond my expectations

Everything was nice except for the bed. It was bad Nice hosts, good service, lovely view from rooftop Terrasse. Poor bed.

The staffs are lovely. the room is comfortable and very clean! all mobile are new! the breakfast and dinner were amazing!

The staff were very friendly even though there was a bit of a language barrier - in a way to be expected, but that wasn't an issue. The facility is impeccable, the food was great and the breathless view is unforgettable.

We spent a few days on the magnificent Amalfi Coast. We booked this charming bed and breakfast because of the good reviews. The enviable location, the clean, fragrant rooms equipped with every comfort, and the five-star hospitality truly made this vacation unforgettable. We were also delighted to accept the invitation of young Vincenzo, who runs this property with his family, to have breakfast every...

Lovely accommodation in central Maiori. The room was a bit dusty but the staff was very friendly and welcoming

I stayed with my mother in this structure for 5 days in late September. The Mareluna is in a strategic position, close to the sea, restaurants and various commercial activities. Cozy and spotless room, equipped with everything. The owner Francesco is very kind and extremely helpful. Keep it up! We will be back soon!

Strategic position (a stone's throw from the supermarket, promenade and beaches). Excellent cleaning rooms, comfortable space is well maintained. We stayed on sultry hot days but the room was sheltered and cool, without the need to use air conditioning. Owners of the structure super available. Elected point of reference for future trips on the coast

Excellent location, very close to the beach, with is very clean and for free,beautiful lemon trees garden.

Beautiful little place with nice and very clean rooms with perfect temperature. Outside there is a beautiful terrace covered by the lemon trees, and this is where breakfast I served. Such a nice atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. The staff is so friendly and welcoming, we really enjoyed our holiday there! Thanks for the stay 🌸

Very cozy little hotel, where you Get beautiful breakfast under the lemon tree in the morning. The staff was so friendly and sweet! I recommend staying here!

Good location right next to the beach. Nice room, good wi-fi, great value. Breakfast disappointing

Great little hotel with absolutely fantastic owners. Will return!

We had a great experience. Our host was wonderful and helpful! Very helpful using Google translate too. Was able to get us booked for a trip to Capri and $1 city bus to the port. It was no issue for us. The hotel is gated which made having a rental car feel safe. The area around the hotel felt safe anyway. The town is an easy drive into or 30 min walk. The hotel offers a light breakfast and the owners...

The hotel room was very nice and spacious family run. Breakfast were nice and the staff was helpful. They charged me daily to have snacks in the mini bar but didn't have any snacks I could buy. They also changed the price when I booked it before they would confirm. Then they helped me rent a scooter but charged a 30 dollar fee for just calling the scooter company for me. Then they charged me for parking...

The hotel is small but cozy. The rooms were cleaned every day and the towels were changed. The hotel is a 30 minutes walk from the city centre. There is a bus station near (but the public transport on Amalfi coast is not the best...). If you have a car, they have a secure, private parking. But due to the vegetation around, our car was full of ants. The hosts are very nice and kind.

We stayed at this property in August. To welcome us and guide us Salvatore, soul of the structure, always ready to advise you on trips and places to eat as well as to satisfy every request. The hotel is very nice and clean as well as the rooms. The excellent breakfasts. The location is strategic if you want to use the car because it's outside the center, but if you want to get around by public transport...

Good room - Excellent breakfast - Comfortable/ Safe parking. A real sample of southerner hospitality. Owner (Mr. Salvatore ) always prepared to assist customers in every sense. Last day has offered an informal albeit warm farewell to two Italian couples and ourselves