Best for
Ara Maris welcomes guests from age ten, making its contemporary Sorrento setting an option for couples and families traveling with older children.
Best for
Ara Maris welcomes guests from age ten, making its contemporary Sorrento setting an option for couples and families traveling with older children.
What makes it special
Handmade Amalfi Coast tiles and white Apulian marble bring regional materials into the rooms, giving the contemporary interiors a tangible connection to southern Italy.
Room to consider
Balconies can face the Gulf of Naples, the Mediterranean garden or Via Correale; confirm your outlook, as outdoor space alone does not ensure sea views.
Insider tip
If arriving by car, budget for the additional-charge valet service; there is no on-site parking, making driving a different proposition from arriving without a vehicle.
Free membership gives you access to preferred rates, exclusive benefits and current promotions for your stay.
A Mediterranean garden and a Gulf of Naples rooftop give Ara Maris Sorrento two different places to pause between walks through town. This five-star hotel on Via Correale has 49 rooms and suites, with contemporary interiors that draw on the colors and materials of southern Italy. Piazza Tasso is nearby, yet the pool, balconies and Thala Spa give the stay an inward-looking side. The combination makes particular sense for travelers who want to explore Sorrento on foot and spend their afternoons beside the garden pool.
Ara Maris welcomes guests aged 10 and above. Its adult-oriented approach suits couples and friends, while families with older children can consider the accommodation options. The architecture by Spagnulo&Partners favors clean lines and Mediterranean references. White Apulian marble, warm parquet and handmade coastal tiles give the rooms local character without the formality of a historic grand hotel. Blue and white recur throughout, connecting the interiors with the sea even when your balcony faces the garden.
Views vary between Via Correale and the garden or pool side of the hotel.
Apulian marble and handmade Amalfi Coast tiles bring local materials into the room, with blue bands across the walls and ceiling. A plum-coloured headboard stands against this palette, lit by round pendant lamps. Wood flooring runs towards the balcony doors, where pale curtains have a narrow blue trim.
A long desk and padded chair provide a place to write or use a laptop. The bathroom contains a walk-in rain shower, and soundproofing forms part of the room's design. There is a Nespresso machine for coffee and a separate tea-making kit. A full-height mirror stands beside the bed.
Apulian marble and handmade Amalfi Coast tiles bring local materials into the room, with blue bands across the walls and ceiling. A plum-coloured headboard stands...
An arched doorway frames the bathroom, with a round basin and curved mirror visible beyond the bedroom. The same soft curves appear in the globe lights beside the bed. Blue tiles, a painted ceiling and a plum headboard give the space colour, with wood flooring underfoot.
The desk sits near the balcony doors, where daylight falls across the writing surface. Outside, the balcony looks over the Mediterranean garden and swimming pool. The bathroom has a walk-in rain shower, and a Nespresso machine and tea-making kit are provided in the room. Soundproofing is built into the design. An upholstered footstool sits below the full-length mirror.
An arched doorway frames the bathroom, with a round basin and curved mirror visible beyond the bedroom. The same soft curves appear in the globe...
A long wooden desk runs across a wall of glossy blue tiles, with a padded chair and a lamp at one end. Blue continues onto the ceiling and bed throw, offset by plum cushions and a fabric headboard. A tall mirror reflects the light from the balcony doors.
The private balcony faces the Mediterranean, while pale curtains frame the opening from inside. In the bathroom, a walk-in rain shower sits among marble and tile finishes. Coffee and tea-making facilities are provided in the room, and a wardrobe holds clothes and luggage.
A long wooden desk runs across a wall of glossy blue tiles, with a padded chair and a lamp at one end. Blue continues onto...
Blue lines trace the ceiling and walls, framing a bedroom with a plum-coloured headboard and patterned cushions. A long desk with an upholstered chair sits opposite the bed, beneath a tall mirror. Near the entrance, an arched blue recess adds a small built-in seat beside the wardrobe.
Balcony doors open towards the Mediterranean, with the Sorrento Peninsula beyond. The bathroom has a walk-in rain shower, while handmade Amalfi Coast tiles and pale marble reflect the hotel's local design. Coffee and tea can be made in the room. A spa kit includes a robe, flip-flops and a bag, with pool towels also provided.
Blue lines trace the ceiling and walls, framing a bedroom with a plum-coloured headboard and patterned cushions. A long desk with an upholstered chair sits...
The sofa bed can be made up on request for a third guest.
The sitting and sleeping areas share one open space, with a sofa, blue chair and low tables arranged near the balcony doors. A wide fabric headboard stretches behind the bed, lit by small glass pendants. Blue tile panels meet wood flooring, while pale curtains carry a matching blue border.
The balcony overlooks the hotel's garden. In the bathroom, a large walk-in rain shower is paired with two basins. A slim desk gives work its own surface, and the room has a Nespresso machine and tea-making facilities. A rug marks the sitting area by the window, beneath the low tables.
The sitting and sleeping areas share one open space, with a sofa, blue chair and low tables arranged near the balcony doors. A wide fabric...
The living area has a pale sofa and a glass coffee table, with the bedroom set behind a sliding partition. Framed photographs hang above the bed, while blue ceramic tiles outline the wall and parts of the wood floor. Glass pendant lights and lamps add several sources of light around the rooms.
Outside, the balcony has its own sitting area overlooking the garden and hotel pool. The bathroom includes a walk-in rain shower and local marble finishes. A slim desk provides a place to work, alongside a Nespresso machine and tea-making facilities.
The living area has a pale sofa and a glass coffee table, with the bedroom set behind a sliding partition. Framed photographs hang above the...
Two cushioned sun loungers stand on the terrace beside planted borders and a small patch of lawn. The outlook takes in the roof garden and neighbouring Sorrento buildings. A little table between the loungers gives you somewhere to set a drink outdoors.
Inside, blue Vietri tiles edge the wood floor and continue around the bed. Globe lights hang above the wide fabric headboard, with a blue lounge chair and footstool nearby. An arched recess forms a built-in seat beside the wardrobe. The bathroom has a walk-in rain shower, and a desk is set beside a mirror. A Nespresso machine and tea-making facilities are provided.
Two cushioned sun loungers stand on the terrace beside planted borders and a small patch of lawn. The outlook takes in the roof garden and...
A pair of blue chairs and a small round table sit at the foot of the bed, beneath hanging glass lights. The bedroom combines a patterned headboard with wood flooring edged in blue tiles. A separate sitting area with a sofa adds another place to settle indoors.
The terrace opens towards the roof garden, with planted borders, two cushioned sun loungers and a table on the deck. Back inside, the bathroom has twin basins and a large walk-in rain shower. A Nespresso machine and tea-making facilities are included, and the room comes with a spa bag, robe and pool towels. Built-in wardrobes provide storage along one wall.
A pair of blue chairs and a small round table sit at the foot of the bed, beneath hanging glass lights. The bedroom combines a...
An arched glass panel separates the shower from the sleeping area.
A sofa and blue armchair face a glass coffee table in the living area, with the bedroom set beyond a sliding partition. Glossy blue tiles frame the wall, while wood flooring and pale curtains soften the colour. Small glass pendant lights hang beside the padded headboard, and a rug sits beneath the coffee table.
The private balcony looks across the Gulf of Naples. Inside, Vietri ceramics and marble carry the coastal palette into the bathroom, which has a walk-in rain shower. A Nespresso machine and tea-making facilities are provided, with a desk for writing or working.
A sofa and blue armchair face a glass coffee table in the living area, with the bedroom set beyond a sliding partition. Glossy blue tiles...
A timber pergola stretches above the outdoor sitting area, with a sofa and chairs facing the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. A round table provides another place for coffee or a drink, beside the glass terrace railing. Sun loungers add space to recline outside.
The separate indoor lounge has a pale sofa, a glass coffee table and framed photographs of architectural details. Wood flooring and blue-edged curtains continue into the bedroom. In the bathroom, a freestanding bath has a view across the bay, alongside twin basins and a walk-in rain shower. A Nespresso machine and tea-making facilities are also provided in the suite.
A timber pergola stretches above the outdoor sitting area, with a sofa and chairs facing the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. A round table...
The location also suits travelers who prefer walking. At Via Correale 15, the hotel is a few steps from Piazza Tasso, with the old town's lanes, shops and restaurants close by. A central hotel lets guests step out without turning every plan into a transfer. You can spend part of the day in town and return to the garden without committing to a full excursion.
Sorrento is also a useful starting point for Capri, Pompeii, Naples and the Amalfi Coast. The station lies less than 500 meters from Ara Maris, with rail connections toward Pompeii and Naples, while the port provides the route to Capri by sea. Naples Capodichino is the nearest airport. The hotel's concierge can organize private transfers and boat rentals, helping you combine time in Sorrento with trips farther along the coast. The town setting is especially convenient when different days call for different modes of travel.
Every room has a private balcony or terrace, but the outlook deserves attention when choosing a category. Superior Rooms measure 26 square meters and can face the garden or Via Correale. Deluxe Rooms offer 30 square meters, with a balcony looking toward the garden and pool. Both have king-size beds. These categories keep the stay focused on the town and the hotel's greenery, making them sensible choices when a sea view is less important than having your own outdoor space.
The 28-square-meter Deluxe Sea View brings the water into view from its balcony, while the Junior Suite Sea View has a panoramic balcony and 30 square meters indoors. For more room to settle in, the garden-facing Suite has a sitting area with a sofa and a furnished balcony overlooking the garden and pool. The Open Suite offers another garden-view option at 32 square meters. The distinction is about how you spend time in the room: reading beside the garden, sitting outdoors, or keeping the Gulf of Naples in sight.
Nespresso machines, minibars, air conditioning and high-speed Wi-Fi carry across the accommodation. Soundproofing and blackout curtains are useful companions to the central address, especially after a day of travel. Connecting rooms and twin beds can be requested, subject to availability. For friends or families with older children, those arrangements may matter more than moving to a larger suite, particularly when separate sleeping spaces are the priority.
The Private Pool Garden Room pairs its interior with a terrace, private garden and mini pool beside the roof garden. The Private Pool Garden Suite adds a sitting area with a sofa and a bedroom, with 40 square meters indoors and an 80-square-meter terrace. Its bathroom has a large shower and double sink. Here, the outdoor space is a substantial part of the accommodation, suited to guests who expect to spend afternoons at the hotel rather than fill every day with sightseeing.
Suite Sea View combines a living area with a balcony over the Gulf of Naples. Meraviglia takes the sea-facing experience further, with 60 square meters indoors and a 45-square-meter panoramic terrace with a private Jacuzzi. Large windows and views toward Vesuvius make the landscape part of the room. The garden mini-pool categories and Meraviglia offer different outdoor experiences: the former concentrate on greenery and a private dip, while the latter places the gulf and a terrace Jacuzzi at the center of the stay.
Cora Restaurant serves contemporary Mediterranean cuisine under Executive Chef Luigi Lionetti, whose background includes kitchens in Capri and Venice. Regional ingredients give the cooking its direction. The evening menu includes a la carte dishes and two tasting menus, I Classici and I Contemporanei, offering different ways to approach his cooking. Dining can take place in the indoor room or the garden overlooking the pool. The setting keeps dinner connected to the same Mediterranean surroundings that shape the rooms.
Cora Bistrot brings a more relaxed approach to the garden and poolside, with snacks, drinks and lighter dishes. This is a useful part of a stay built around both excursions and slower afternoons. Lunch need not become another outing, while an evening at Cora gives you a reason to remain at the hotel. Sorrento's restaurants are close enough to keep dining choices varied, so meals here can fit around your plans without defining every evening.
Lumi Sky Lounge is the hotel's rooftop bar, with views across the Gulf of Naples. Cocktails and tapas make it a natural setting for an aperitif or a lighter evening meal. After time among Sorrento's streets, the terrace offers a different perspective on the coast. It is worth allowing time here around sunset, when the view becomes as much a part of the evening as the drink. Guests staying in garden-facing rooms can enjoy the gulf from this shared space.
Thala Spa is the hotel's wellness retreat. Massages and facial and body treatments sit alongside a Finnish sauna, Turkish bath and hydrotherapy pool. Spa access is by reservation, allowing the visit to be planned around a day out rather than added hurriedly at the end. A fitness center provides space for a workout, while the heated indoor pool offers a different setting from the outdoor water.
Outside, the heated garden pool is surrounded by Mediterranean planting and the scent of lemons, with loungers and umbrellas across the solarium. It brings a slower pace to the central address. For time beside the sea, the concierge also arranges visits to partner beach clubs at Marina Piccola and Punta Campanella. The garden remains the hotel's own place to linger, with enough separation from the streets to make a quiet afternoon part of a Sorrento town stay.
Cora's contemporary Mediterranean menu follows seasonal ingredients, with dinner moving between an indoor dining room and the garden according to the time of year.
Lumi Sky Lounge pairs craft cocktails and tapas with a Gulf of Naples panorama, offering an elevated evening setting without leaving the hotel.
The outdoor pool sits within Mediterranean vegetation, with loungers and parasols that make an unhurried afternoon on property an alternative to another excursion.
VIA CORREALE 15 NAPLES 80067 IT ITALY
Yes. Ara Maris Sorrento is worth it for travelers who want a modern five-star hotel in central Sorrento, with 49 rooms and suites, pools, spa, rooftop bar, garden dining, and easy town access.
Ara Maris is in the center of Sorrento, a few steps from the sea and close to shops, restaurants, the station, beaches, and ferry access for Capri or the Amalfi Coast.
Ara Maris Sorrento has 49 rooms and suites. The small size gives the hotel a more intimate feel than many larger Sorrento resort-style properties.
Book a sea-view room or suite if Gulf of Naples views matter most. Choose a suite or Signature Suite if you want more space and a more elevated stay.
Ara Maris is an adults-only style hotel, with children welcome from age 10. It is best for couples, friends, and families with older children.
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