Capri Wine Hotel

If you’re coming to Capri, stay here—you won’t find a warmer welcome or a better view. This quaint, family-owned hotel is pure Capri magic. The caring owner and attentive staff made every request feel like a priority. The location is perfect—walking distance to the main town, shopping, and the harbor, yet peaceful with stunning views of Mount Vesuvius. Our room was spotless, breakfast was fresh and delicious, and the pool area was the perfect place to unwind.

The owners and staff were so welcoming, warm and friendly. The hotel itself is perfectly positioned on the island and in walking distance to both the port and the main town. Only once did we need to take a taxi. Breakfast and lunch were perfect and the coffee is the best on the island. Will be back for sure.

This boutique hotel is a truly a gem. The quality of the facilities is easily deserving of 4 stars by Italian standards. It’s well located with only a 15min from la piazzetta and an incredible view from our room or the garden. It’s family run, Rafaele is very helpful and welcoming and Elena’s freshly baked cakes are a delight for breakfast. We wished we had stayed longer.

We stayed in the Wine Hotel back in 2018. This review will compare our recent experience to the one we had back then. You cannot find better hosts than Raffaele and Elena. Both are friendly and accommodating. In essence, they become your second family. You don’t normally find this generosity and warmth in most hotels. My wife did suffer an accident on the ferry when her luggage fell on her shin. They recommended the hospital and had their driver take us to the facility. We much appreciated their genuine concern. Having someone pick you up at the port is important. The Wine Hotel does this quite well. We were confused, though, where the pick-up point is. The pick-up area has changed since 2018 which is now across the port (pass the funicular) to an area known as “21.” You may see a large sign that actually says “21.” At this juncture, the Wine Hotel has placed a detailed map on their web page. We would describe The Wine Hotel as being boutique. There were only 10 rooms, now 14. Raffaele is 5th generation in owning this property with his dad, Pietro Coppola, who tends to the garden. The hotel came to be over 10 years ago. The vineyards and various vegetables are still visible on the property. A number of breakfast items actually come from their garden. Breakfasts are still superb. Elena actually makes some of the cakes and marmalade. In our 23 days in traveling through Italy, The Wine Hotel, by far, has the best croissants. I thought the omelets are top notch too. Coffee is brought to you by one of the dedicated and friendly staff members. My wife did miss the ‘pouched’ eggs, though, that were once offered. The past chef, Surrey, is now gone since 2023. Today, there is a dedicated chef serving lunch and dinner. My wife did enjoy the grilled chicken and I thoroughly enjoyed the hamburger. Over the course of 5 days, I had three of these tasty hamburgers. In the afternoon, you may encounter Raffaele’s cousin, Giuseppe, who takes care of servicing those meals. For most of the season, there is a spectacular seating area under a large tree that overlooks the Gulf of Naples. It is a place I miss the most about The Wine Hotel. There are also tables inside the main hotel for any inclement weather. Raffaele does not know how many wine bottles they have in the reception area. There are plenty. In your room, you have a number of wines to choose from for a nominal cost. We had a small room that was doable. There isn’t really any place to sit one’s toiletries in the bathroom though. I recommended back in 2018 to have larger waste can in the room. Today, we recommend hooks behind the bathroom door. What we liked most about our room is the small balcony that overlooks the port and the Gulf of Naples. Just enough room for 2 chairs and a table. In the morning, you can actually watch the sunrise. We found the AC to be adequate and the small refrigerator to be sufficient. What we did find were “ants” in the room. Raffaele told us to stop eating in the room which we did. A main difference between 2018 and today is the addition of a gorgeous infinity pool that over-looks the Gulf of Naples. For those cooler days, the pool is heated. Comfortable lounge chairs circle the pool. It is indeed a lovely area and now food can be served to you—lunch and dinner. One has to note that The Wine Hotel is not in the center of town, but a doable 15-minute walk. One could also have a taxi called. A person just has to be real careful walking the narrow roads. At times, you may be hugging a wall when 2 vehicles past each other. It is a Capri experience with unique characteristics and ambiances. Due to my wife’s condition, we did not do very much this time except go in the city center and walk the Giardini di Augusto Botanical gardens—well worth the 2.50 Euros—as the views of the south coast are majestic. We recommend the hike to see the Villa Jovis and viewing the Natural Arch. A boat ride around the island is always enjoyable—even with the crowds. We enjoyed going into the Blue Grotto in the early morning by taking the Anacapri Bus. Raffaele will give you all inside information. It is well worth doing-and don’t forget a tip for the boat master. Being in Anacapri you may well as do the chair-lift up to Monte Solaro. We also enjoyed viewing Villa San Michele. We never did get to hike to the lighthouse. Compared to some of Capri’s hotels, Wine Hotel is still a bargain. The advantage of staying on Capri is the availability of experiencing the island in its totality. We recommend at least 3 to 4 days. If you found this review to be helpful in any way, please check the “thumbs-up” to let me know.