The Grand Hotel Royal is a large five-star hotel on the Sorrento waterfront, close to the marina and the Correale museum, with about ninety-six rooms, views across the bay to Vesuvius and a long list of facilities. There is an outdoor pool with loungers, three restaurants, a beach bar and a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, a garden and spa services. A private beach belongs to the hotel, which is seasonal. Rooms are air-conditioned and include room service and the usual comforts.
The hotel suits travellers who want a full-service stay with a lot on site. It sits between the marina and the centre, so the walk to Piazza Tasso is short and the ferries to Capri and the coast are close. In low season the pool and beach are not the point, but the restaurants, the rooftop terrace and the spa services mean you can spend a wet afternoon without leaving the building. Breakfast is shown as included on many rates, which is good value, but check your own rate before relying on it.
Rooms range from standard to sea-view and suites, and the sea-facing ones are best for the bay. Valet parking is available for a surcharge, and an electric vehicle charging point is on site. The dining room and the garden give you somewhere to relax between outings, and the waterfront position makes early boat departures simple.
Good to know
The beach has a seasonal closing period, and some facilities are limited in winter, so confirm what is open for your dates. Families will like the space and the choice of restaurants, couples will like the terrace, and anyone who values a hotel with a wide range of services will be comfortable.
If you want a boutique feel or a cliff-top position, other hotels fit better. A sea-view room is worth the small supplement in a bay like this one, and it is sensible to ask at booking which rooms face the water, since the layout differs between floors and wings of the building.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Three restaurants
- ✓Private beach (seasonal)
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Garden
- ✓Spa services
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Valet parking (extra)
Good questions
Is the Grand Hotel Royal near the ferries?+
It is close to the Sorrento marina, so boats to Capri and the coast are a short trip, and the centre is within walking distance.
Is breakfast included?+
It is shown as included on many rates, but confirm yours when you book.
Is the beach open in November?+
The private beach is seasonal, so do not count on it in winter. Check which facilities are open for your dates.
