Boutique Hotel Don Alfonso 1890 in Sant-Agata Sui Due Golfi

Recent retirement and a wish to treat myself to a memorable vacation, along with a friend's recommendation with rave reviews, brought my sister and I to the Boutique Hotel Don Alfonso.
An absolutely beautiful destination in every way: hospitality, service, food and location. Mario and Ernesto Iaccarino, along with their mother Livia, are involved in the entirety of all they offer, bringing you and their staff immediately together as part of their family. It is a journey in the Mediterranean lifestyle as Mario says, in behavior and culinary.
The hours long struggle at the airport previous to our arrival evaporated as soon as we were welcomed and whisked away to a covered outdoor area in lush greenery with lemon and laurel trees and urns of dipladenia, the latter being the only commonality to my home.
Each dining experience whether breakfast, lunch within the culinary class, or dinner was a gastronomic event. Rarely have we enjoyed the staff as much as the delicious meals on each of these occasions.
My cooking class with Chef Nicolo Pignatelli was exceptional in scope of menu and dining, he is kind and generous with his teaching and attention to the preparation, execution and service. As someone who has cooked at home and as a caterer for 50 years it was also enchanting that the only things I had to wash were my hands!
The tiny town of Sant Agata is a stone's throw from the Amalfi coast and Sorrento, we enjoyed visiting the surrounding sites but the Hotel Don Alfonso was home, we truly hated to leave for an extended period of time!
Hopefully, we will be able to visit again!
Stateside they have a restaurant in St. Louis at the Ritz Carlton that may have to hold us over until another European adventure.

This hotel is more like a guest house than a hotel; it is that personal and thoughtfully designed and decorated. The owners are on site and are so charming and welcoming. Staff goes beyond what one might expect.

My stay at the hotel was a wonderful experience. The staff were very welcoming and provided excellent service. Their hospitality and attention to guests were truly impressive. The place was very clean and of high quality, and the food was delicious and varied. I would like to thank the hotel management and all the staff for their outstanding service.

Don Alfonso is one of the most amazing hotel I have stayed at.

Amazing experience! It’s a perfect stay. The hotel and staff were great!

Me and my husband had the pleasure of enjoying a dinner here. It was for both of us the first time in a starred restaurant ⭐️

I was a bit anxious as I didn’t know what to expect, however the experience was fabulous.

We have been welcomed warmly and before sitting to our table we have been shown the wines cellars, which was absolutely incredible 🍷

We opted for the tasting menu parried with the wines. Evert single course was an experience, an incredible journey into food and wine, flavour you would not even imagine to taste: excellent!

The service was spot on, to the top standards but still with a warm approach ❤️

Last but not least: Mr. Mario and his wife, walking around the tables to welcome their guests and making sure they truly feel welcome, almost like a family 🥹

Thanks to everyone who has been around us and to everyone working behind the scenes creating such beautiful memories in people.

If I would ever get the chance I would definitely go back and I can only recommend the place.

Thank you for the memories you have created!

Unforgettable Stay at Don Alfonso 1890
Every moment at Don Alfonso 1890 was pure enchantment. The service was impeccable, the atmosphere elegant, and the cuisine—absolutely sublime. A perfect blend of family warmth, artistry, and luxury. I can’t wait to return.

Lovely stay
Wonderful stay, beautiful service, so much food at dinner, and exquisite surroundings. Nothing beats a chandelier in the bathroom! Very expensive but a bucket list tick!

Great service, great area … definitely will go back again

I cannot speak highly enough of our incredible stay at Don Alfonso 1890. We felt as though we were being welcomed home by family. The atmosphere is so tranquil and relaxing, everything embellished tastefully with soft pastels of flowers and lemons and local fauna. The rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated with an in-room coffee maker and each day we would return to our room with a tiered platter of desserts and finger sandwiches - exactly what we needed to tide us over before dinner. Nothing was too much and all of our needs anticipated. A visit is not complete without dinner in the on-site Don Alfonso 1890 restaurant. We enjoyed the traditional multi-course set menu. Even though we were stuffed we couldn't leave a bite it was so delicious. The freshest ingredients, presented like artwork. We savored every bite. The included breakfast each morning was also a highlight. Thank you to all of the incredible staff who made our stay so special and especially Olivia, Mario and Ernesto. We will definitely be back.