Hotel Botanico San Lazzaro

Maiori was a perfect location for our stay as Amalfi and Positano were both VERY busy and crowded. It was great to be out of the crowds and be able to relax! The location was absolutely gorgeous. The hotel was located above most of the other buildings, so we had an unobstructed view of the sea plus of the next town over Minori. The cactus and succulent gardens were gorgeous and we spent a lot of time walking thru them along with the lemon and apricot groves. The private beach club - Moorea was so relaxing with fresh towels, and if you wanted to get some food or beverages it could be charged to your room. A bonus since I sent my kids down there during the day without me and they had everything they needed without me being there! The breakfast each morning was delicious and generous, with a perfect cappuccino or mimosa waiting for us when we sat down! We took advantage of using the spa for a complimentary hour in the steam room, sauna and emotional shower. So relaxing and then a nice jump in the pool. The staff at the hotel was very accommodating, polite, remembered us after 1 day, and went out of their way to help when the shower in our room was not working. I hope to return to Maiori soon and I will definitely return to the Hotel Botanico.

It was difficult to find the lift up to the hotel when we arrived, and we ended up walking up MANY flights of stairs with our luggage as there is no road to the hotel. I would suggest better signs at the street level as the only sign was not facing the direction of the center of town. We had walked from the ferry landing and missed the sign as it was facing the other direction. it could have save us a big trek and confusion.