The location, the amazing view and the room

The attitude of the staff which was always negative with no smile. The breakfast was very basic . We received everyday ruined fruits and the bread was not fresh. What really disappointed us is that when we complained about the fruits … we received a surprising reply from the manager that if you don’t like… just remove it. The unfriendly staff attitude made our stay not enjoyable.

The VIEW from our terrace was breathtaking, and it got better with each day. Positano is about the VIEW, and our room gave us just that. The room had plenty of space for 2 people and lots of storage to hang your clothes. Breakfast being brought to the room and eating on the terrace was so relaxing. There were many choices for breakfast. The hotel staff went all out to make our stay the best it could be. The hotel arranged a private taxi service from and to Naples at a reasonable price, which was great are a long flight. The hotel also recommended some restaurants, and we ate at several of them.

The wifi was a little slow, but that didn't stop us from sharing all the pictures we took.

Everything was incredible! Views were spectacular!!! They have parking (with reservation), very clutch in Positano. Location was high enough for the best views while not too high for walking back from the beach. Some of the steps around the hotel are pretty steep, but if that’s a problem for you, you can always just walk the roads (a bit longer but much easier). Staff was incredibly friendly, helpful, and accommodating! Breakfasts were amazing! The combination of private balconies and delicious breakfasts were one of the most charming experiences we’ve ever had on a vacation. Cannot recommend Il Gabbiano Positano highly enough! 🥰👏🙏

We loved everything! It was a great breakfast each day, a great room, a great view, great location…everything was spectacular! We visited for 5 days/4 nights, and we enjoyed having Il Gabbiano as our home base. The hidden Easter egg is that there’s a jacuzzi available to everyone with a world-class view of the Mediterranean Sea.

Sounds like a first-world complaint…but the Jacuzzi isn’t heated all the time, and when we asked about the cold water, they said we had to arrange in advance for them to come down and turn the heater on at a pre-determined time. We couldn’t really be bothered to coordinate it, so we usually dealt with the cold water any time we made a spontaneous visit. Also, the quality of the shampoo was a bit odd — I think I read that it includes olive oil? Regardless, feels strange in the hair…and they don’t provide conditioner (only body wash) so recommend bringing your own if you are picky on shampoo.

I had a wonderful stay at Hotel Gabbiano in Positano. The views from the room were absolutely breathtaking—waking up each morning to the sweeping panorama of the sea and colorful cliffside buildings was unforgettable. The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, always ready with a smile and helpful advice on local restaurants and transportation. They made me feel at home from the moment I arrived. The rooms and common areas were spotlessly clean, clearly well cared for, which made the stay even more comfortable. Another big plus is the location—it’s convenient to the main parts of Positano, with just a short walk down to the shops, restaurants, and beach, yet far enough uphill to enjoy peace and those incredible views. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing and scenic stay in Positano!

Nothing, everything was perfect!

This hotel is a hidden gem. It is in a perfect location to explore Positano, perfectly positioned a good distance up the hill for beautiful views whilst also being very close to the stairs and a reasonable walk down the road to the Positano beach. Many excellent restaurants are nearby. The bus stop for the local Mobility Amalfi Bus is immediately outside. We got a free upgrade for our hotel room which was an incredible surprise and had a large terrace to enjoy the weather and views and it absolutely blew us away. The terrace itself is perfect with shade all day and sun and a variety of chairs and loungers. Breakfast is delivered to the room daily and has a huge number of continental options. The hotel also offers simple room service snacks and drinks both on the rooftop bar (with sweeping views of Positano) and in the rooms. The beds were comfortable and the pillows thick! The bathroom was spacious. The staff were amazing, friendly and helpful.

Absolutely nothing. Everything was perfect.

The bed was very comfortable and the room view was amazing. Breakfast in the balcony was a great plus.

The walls are pretty thin so you can hear a lot of doors closing and even chatting from other rooms as well as footsteps from top floors. The hotel is located on the top of the hill so you need to go through a looot of flights of stairs to get to the centre of Positano by foot. Taking your car to the centre is impossible due to lack of parking, so there aren’t many other alternatives. There might have been a shuttle bus option but during the time we visited it was not available.

We stayed for 5 days and it was incredible. The staff were very friendly and professional. I felt that they really cared about us and our stay. They really helped us with getting a taxi from naples to the hotel which was a huge stress reliever. The staff went out of their way to help us navigate when we had issues with the bus and ferry and answers the phone immediately. Bed was very comfy and the AC worked perfectly. The cleaning staff were so nice and accommodating. Breakfast was brought to our room exactly on time and simple but very good. The lobby is adorable with a great view! I would absolutely stay here again. I miss it already! location is amazing for restaurants, grocery, bars, and bus stop. 10 min walk to the beach and ferry.

we loved the location but some may find it difficult to get to from the port as there are a ton of steps to walk up to get there. this is all over Amalfi coast, so it is as expected. we loved the location, did not mind walking and it was perfect for the view. the ONLY thing we did not like was the slow internet and the noise of the hotel neighbors/dogs. We made a joke about it and it was fine.

Great central location. Spacious room with wonderful patio and lounge chairs. Beautiful view from room. LOVED the breakfast being brought to your room perfect way to start a day on vacation. Wonderful bathroom with shower. Staff very friendly and helpful with anything you need such as reservations or recommendations of things to do. Very clean rooms and hotel in general. Room service and bar is fabulous when you don’t feel like going out or just want to hang around and have a drink.

Pillows were not comfortable but besides that everything was perfect.

Our room was a good size with a private balcony that had a beautiful view over the bay . Staff were very helpful and obvious it is a family run business . Parking was great advantage . Breakfast is served to your room which I liked for a change . Plenty of restaurants to choose from close by . It was good value and charming

It was a long walk down to beach . No restaurant but bar open till 12pm The addition of a pool and sun deck would greatly enhance this hotel .