Is parking available at the property?

Nearby parking is available for a fee of EUR 45 per day, located approximately 328 feet away. Reservations are not required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed at the property, but guests must contact the property directly to arrange for bringing pets. Service animals are exempt from any pet policies.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance for arrangements.

Are airport shuttle services available?

A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge. Guests can arrange the transfer by contacting the property directly.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility and pool access features are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Upper Positano, within a 10-minute walk of Spiaggia Grande and Positano Ferry Landing. It is approximately 0.3 km from Positano Town Hall and 9.5 km from Corso Italia.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. One child aged 3 years or younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of EUR 20 per night, and rollaway beds can be provided for a fee of EUR 60 per day. Advance request or confirmation may be required for these items.

Hotel Dimora Fornillo

What guests think

At Hotel Dimora Fornillo, travellers consistently praise the warm, attentive staff and sweeping sea views from terraces and balconies, with many enjoying a pleasant garden breakfast and a quieter hillside setting away from Positano’s busiest streets.

Reaching the property involves many stairs and uphill walks; several guests recommend porter help and note that travel times can be longer than maps suggest. Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, though decor can feel dated, some showers are small, and a few guests reported maintenance issues or weak in‑room Wi‑Fi. Plan accordingly for arrival and luggage, and you can expect a memorable stay.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and premises are repeatedly described as clean. Some guests noted dated fixtures, but no recurring hygiene issues were raised.

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Doris

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

La terrasse avec vue …wow…la propreté des lieux et la gentillesse du personnel. Tout était parfait!

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Carmen

Jul 2, 2023

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Amazing stay! We had a triple superior room with a stunning balcony sea view. Room was clean and spacious. The staff was wonderful especially Franco who was so helpful throughout. The garden for breakfast was a dream! Everything was amazing here. The area felt very safe. Lovely restaurants nearby. Much prefer this quieter section of Positano. Hope to come back again soon!

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Chris

Jun 20, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall, stay at Dimora was very pleasant. Rooms are outdated but clean, views are incredible, breakfast is light but included. And staff was wonderful. One thing the hotel should advise more clearly: you HAVE to use porter service from port if you're coming in on ferry. Don't let the "8 minute" walk on Google maps fool you. This doesn't consider the 500 stair steps (not an exaggeration) and verticality of Positano. It was more like 45 minutes with luggage. But 100% recommend this hotel. General note about Positano, you have to be OK with stairs. If the average stair case for one floor is 15-20 steps, you can do the math: 150 steps from street entrance to hotel that cannot be avoided. ~250 steps from sea level at port and 1.4 mile walk to get to hotel. ~200 steps from the hotel down to the beach This is true for anywhere you stay in Positano. But it is a shock. Know this going into it and plan accordingly: porters, sneakers, healthy knees.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable with standout sea-view terraces and balconies. Some guests found the decor dated, bathrooms tight, occasional maintenance issues, and one report of weak in-room Wi-Fi.

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Lauren

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is very quaint and the view is magnificent. Our room was fantastic however we had a leak in the bedroom but the staff was very helpful and we were able to move our bed into the sitting area, which was totally fine. Our veranda was magnificent. Definitely hire the helpers to bring your luggage up from the ferry if you take the ferry. It is a bit of a hike to get to the hotel and we found ourselves a little bit lost a couple of times the first time up. There are shortcuts that would have been good to know about in advance. This hotel is not immediately in the center of all the shops, but if you are okay with hills, stairs, and about a 15 minute walk, this is a perfect place to stay.

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David

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great experience. Awesome room. Fantastic location. Excellent service. Very pleased with our stay.

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Randy

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely amazing hotel in Positano. Very spacious room with a really great terrace and view. The property staff were very friendly and helpful. It does take a lot of stairs to get to and from the hotel but that is basically anywhere in Positano. Free breakfast was nice and convenient. Only downside to this hotel is that the internet connection in the room is terrible, little to no connection, other than that, amazing property.

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Joseph

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Franco was amazingly helpful and the room views were amazing!!

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Linda

Oct 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic balcony & views from the hotel. As with everywhere in Positano there are many steps to get anywhere. Only criticism is the size of the shower, a little on the small side. Loads of choice for breakfast

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Andy

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cool hotel near a walkable beach, but be prepared for a lot of walking up and down. I thought the hotel was a little too old school for me, but I appreciate the sentiment it gives. It’s just not my cup of tea. Had a porter that helped me with luggage during check in and check out. Very good customer service and would recommend this to people.

10

Caitlin

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely best hotel view we have ever stayed at! Staff was phenomenal!

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Ismael

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is in a privileged location, excellent view to the Mediterranean sea from our balcony. The staff is very polite and super helpful. Our room was very spacious and comfortable. To get access to the hotel from street you need to take several stairs, but it is a short distance. I will stay there again.

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Bahar

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a small 7-room property that needs renovation, especially the bathrooms. Our shower drain was clogged the entire stay despite repeated complaints; the owner ignored the issue, though the younger staff tried to help. Rooms and furniture are very dated, with the only plus being the view. Also, the “7-minute walk” claim is misleading—it’s more like a 15–20 minute hike up 300 steps.

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Carmen

Jul 2, 2023

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Amazing stay! We had a triple superior room with a stunning balcony sea view. Room was clean and spacious. The staff was wonderful especially Franco who was so helpful throughout. The garden for breakfast was a dream! Everything was amazing here. The area felt very safe. Lovely restaurants nearby. Much prefer this quieter section of Positano. Hope to come back again soon!

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm, attentive, and helpful, with staff assisting with luggage, local advice, and transport arrangements. A couple of negative reports note an unresolved maintenance issue and a strict cancellation policy.

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David

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I made a mistake in booking the dates, called a few hours later and they said tough beans and kept $800 for two nights that I could not get there for.

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Cullen

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This place is awesome for a trip to Positano. The staff is incredibly nice and helps you with any questions you may have regarding the area or travel. Highly recommend staying here!

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Cindy

Oct 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were wonderful and thoughtful regarding our needs. They recommended a wonderful restaurant at the top of Positano and called a car service for us to get there and back. Wonderful

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camela

Oct 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

View from our balcony was amazing. Room was large. Staff were super nice and helped us find alternate transportation when ferries were cancelled.

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Stephanie

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved it!! It is up 1,000,000 stairs but so worth it! Staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful, we met the owner too and he was great. Beautiful views from the property and very central. Send you good instructions before you check in and help with getting your bags there.

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Joseph

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Franco was amazingly helpful and the room views were amazing!!

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Alexandra

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Our stay at Dimora Fornillo was amazing. Franco, Alessandro and Vincenzo were super nice and attentive to details. We sure felt special and would love to come back next year.

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Andy

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cool hotel near a walkable beach, but be prepared for a lot of walking up and down. I thought the hotel was a little too old school for me, but I appreciate the sentiment it gives. It’s just not my cup of tea. Had a porter that helped me with luggage during check in and check out. Very good customer service and would recommend this to people.

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Sofia

Apr 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is incredibly kind and prompt. The view from the garden is unbeatable; so beautiful. The breakfast is great. Positano has stairs everywhere, to all hotels, so just know this when you book. It’s part of the intrigue of Positano.

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Bahar

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a small 7-room property that needs renovation, especially the bathrooms. Our shower drain was clogged the entire stay despite repeated complaints; the owner ignored the issue, though the younger staff tried to help. Rooms and furniture are very dated, with the only plus being the view. Also, the “7-minute walk” claim is misleading—it’s more like a 15–20 minute hike up 300 steps.

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Location

Hillside setting delivers superb views and a quieter atmosphere near Fornillo Beach, but reaching the hotel involves many stairs and uphill walks. Several guests say porter help is useful and that walks can take longer than maps suggest.

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Lauren

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is very quaint and the view is magnificent. Our room was fantastic however we had a leak in the bedroom but the staff was very helpful and we were able to move our bed into the sitting area, which was totally fine. Our veranda was magnificent. Definitely hire the helpers to bring your luggage up from the ferry if you take the ferry. It is a bit of a hike to get to the hotel and we found ourselves a little bit lost a couple of times the first time up. There are shortcuts that would have been good to know about in advance. This hotel is not immediately in the center of all the shops, but if you are okay with hills, stairs, and about a 15 minute walk, this is a perfect place to stay.

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john

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was built into the side of the mountain. The staff and owner were very kind and attentive. The only negative and this applies to any hotel in the area is the amount of stairs you need to climb to go anywhere.

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Ashley

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel Demora Fornillo was pure magic. The views, helpful staff, complementary breakfast in the garden and location were perfect. The location is on the north side of Positano, nestled up the hill (about 300 steps UP). We found this location to out of the busy downtown area, however just a close walk by foot! It truly felt like a vacation and only wish we stayed longer.

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Stephanie

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved it!! It is up 1,000,000 stairs but so worth it! Staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful, we met the owner too and he was great. Beautiful views from the property and very central. Send you good instructions before you check in and help with getting your bags there.

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Caroline M

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely loved my stay here. We were in room 57 and had what I believe was the most immaculate view in all of Positano! It was definitely a hike so I recommend walking for young people who want a hard workout and using the porter service for people who do not like hiking uphill. The breakfast service was perfect start to the day and included a very kind and friendly staff. I hope to return someday!

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Andy

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cool hotel near a walkable beach, but be prepared for a lot of walking up and down. I thought the hotel was a little too old school for me, but I appreciate the sentiment it gives. It’s just not my cup of tea. Had a porter that helped me with luggage during check in and check out. Very good customer service and would recommend this to people.

8

Ismael

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is in a privileged location, excellent view to the Mediterranean sea from our balcony. The staff is very polite and super helpful. Our room was very spacious and comfortable. To get access to the hotel from street you need to take several stairs, but it is a short distance. I will stay there again.

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Bahar

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a small 7-room property that needs renovation, especially the bathrooms. Our shower drain was clogged the entire stay despite repeated complaints; the owner ignored the issue, though the younger staff tried to help. Rooms and furniture are very dated, with the only plus being the view. Also, the “7-minute walk” claim is misleading—it’s more like a 15–20 minute hike up 300 steps.

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Emma

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

10/10 stay. Amazing staff and room views with the best little garden for breakfast. The walk to the beach is about ten min down the steps. Delicious pizza restaurant around the corner on the road.

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Chris

Jun 20, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall, stay at Dimora was very pleasant. Rooms are outdated but clean, views are incredible, breakfast is light but included. And staff was wonderful. One thing the hotel should advise more clearly: you HAVE to use porter service from port if you're coming in on ferry. Don't let the "8 minute" walk on Google maps fool you. This doesn't consider the 500 stair steps (not an exaggeration) and verticality of Positano. It was more like 45 minutes with luggage. But 100% recommend this hotel. General note about Positano, you have to be OK with stairs. If the average stair case for one floor is 15-20 steps, you can do the math: 150 steps from street entrance to hotel that cannot be avoided. ~250 steps from sea level at port and 1.4 mile walk to get to hotel. ~200 steps from the hotel down to the beach This is true for anywhere you stay in Positano. But it is a shock. Know this going into it and plan accordingly: porters, sneakers, healthy knees.

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Dining

Breakfast earns frequent compliments—often simple or light but tasty—with a pleasant garden setting and good coffee.

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Deanna

Sep 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a wonderful stay here. Breakfast and views and staff were all amazing.

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KANIKA

Apr 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the property! Great breakfast in the morning and a fantastic view

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Randy

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely amazing hotel in Positano. Very spacious room with a really great terrace and view. The property staff were very friendly and helpful. It does take a lot of stairs to get to and from the hotel but that is basically anywhere in Positano. Free breakfast was nice and convenient. Only downside to this hotel is that the internet connection in the room is terrible, little to no connection, other than that, amazing property.

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Wonseok

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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Caroline M

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely loved my stay here. We were in room 57 and had what I believe was the most immaculate view in all of Positano! It was definitely a hike so I recommend walking for young people who want a hard workout and using the porter service for people who do not like hiking uphill. The breakfast service was perfect start to the day and included a very kind and friendly staff. I hope to return someday!

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Sandra

Oct 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This picturesque property is better in person. The location is perfect and the staff is friendly and informative. Breakfast in the lovely garden was a perfect start to each day. We look forward to a future stay here again same room longer stay. LOL

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Linda

Oct 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic balcony & views from the hotel. As with everywhere in Positano there are many steps to get anywhere. Only criticism is the size of the shower, a little on the small side. Loads of choice for breakfast

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Sofia

Apr 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is incredibly kind and prompt. The view from the garden is unbeatable; so beautiful. The breakfast is great. Positano has stairs everywhere, to all hotels, so just know this when you book. It’s part of the intrigue of Positano.

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Emile

May 1, 2024

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A beautiful location with amazing views! The owner is very charming and the staff are super attentive. Breakfast was simple but lovely with excellent cappuccinos! It is a bit of a walk into the main town and, being Positano, involves many stairs so just be aware of that. Not a problem for us and we loved that the property is a bit tucked away so very quiet at night. Overall a wonderful stay!

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Emma

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

10/10 stay. Amazing staff and room views with the best little garden for breakfast. The walk to the beach is about ten min down the steps. Delicious pizza restaurant around the corner on the road.

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