Sorrento peninsula

Becky, you use a wheelchair, correct? That might be an important detail if some lodging suggestions don't have elevators or are otherwise not wheel friendly. Maybe you only need your wheels for longer distances?

Are you planning on using public transit or a car to get around? That might figure into the equation too.

I suggest you dive into the Search box top center. It works pretty well, and there are a few posts a year on your topic. I'd put in the names of adjoining towns, as well as more general search terms.

It might help to give the month of the year, and whether your interest is price, more beach than Sorrento, daytripping, or hanging out where less English is spoken, for example. Because so much of this coast is rocky, and there are so few sand beaches, you may also wish to say if you live in a landlocked part of the US, and want to go to the water every day?

Once you get some suggestions, I'd plug them into Google Maps to see how far they are from the Cirvumvesuviana, or other transit. And remember how crowded transit is from May to September.

Yes I use a wheelchair for distances but can walk about 2 blocks and climb stairs fine. We are traveling in October with another couple who want to see the Amalfi coast area. Thought I’d explore different areas. We may have a car, so could stay in an area more remote. Or we may take a bus from Sorrento down the coast. My husband is hoping to stay somewhere not too crowded. We’ve stayed in Minori and Ravello before and he’d like to stay somewhere different. Fear that the town of Amalfi might be too crowded.our friends mainly want views atleast of the sea.

Based on that additional information, I should add that the posters on this topic that I remember were mostly focused on saving money or getting a room when Sorrento was sold out. You sound familiar with this area, so you know to book more than six months in advance. I would point out that the five or so big cliffside hotels in Sorrento (we stayed at the Ambasciatori, and they may have common ownership) might be attractive to you. Besides the lovely views (balconies optional at extra cost), and very modern bathrooms, you can expect an elevator that goes right to a wooden-boardwalk style gulf bathing platform, most likely with a bar or cafe down at that level. You are not going to find that level of wheelchair comfort in a low-budget town, IMHO.

While there was a small problem with roosting seagulls, and ferry horns at times, the view of Vesuvius from our bed in the Ambasciatori was magnificent. We chanced on a harbor fireworks display one night, for which we had our private-balcony-seating. Also, icy air conditioning, essential even in May.

I should say that the only place I've visited that matches your specific inquiry would be Sant' Agata Sui Dui Golfi. It has lovely views, but is quite far from sea bathing. It did not look accessible-friendly. Indeed, we took a splendid 99% paved downhill walk from there to the outskirts of Sorrento, about 1.5 hours.

This would be extreme high-end, over $750 per night, but I recall reading about a resort in Ravello (Not the one adjacent to the Villa Cimbrone, I think) that had an associated, private beach club facility, and a hotel shuttle that served it. (Must be a long ride!) No personal experience. Ravello is exquisitely beautiful, as you may know.

Tim, Thank you so much for the information.

Forgot to mention that we’re hoping to spend about €150 or less per night per room. Charming and comfortable are more important than elegant. Perhaps what I want no longer exists though we had a great b&b in Ravello for around €100 a night, though definitely neede a car.

Have you considered Salerno?

We’re thinking maybe a night in Sorrento than bus down to Minori for a few nights then Salerno for several nights. Do you have a favorite place in Salerno?

Not really Becky
We stayed 2 nights at Hotel Montestella right on the Corso
We had already spent time in Sorrento, Amalfi and Ravello
We were just in Salerno to visit Paestum and take train north

It was a very nice updated inexpensive hotel, easy walk to/from ferry and train that served the purpose

Thanks for all your replies. I

We’re thinking maybe a night in Sorrento than bus down to Minori for a
few nights then Salerno for several nights. Do you have a favorite
place in Salerno?

We stayed in March 2015 at the Salerno Centro B&B. At the entrance to the Old Town. Very value-driven, at the time under $100/nt and they gave you a breakfast for that. Tiny, only three rooms, up a flight of stairs. Memorable but not for everybody.

https://www.salernocentro.it/

When we return in April 2024, we plan to stay at the Hotel Plaza, which is perfectly situated in the auto circle on the other side of the Salerno Centrale train & the SITA bus station, and apparently steps from the ferry. Friends of ours have stayed there multiple times and says that it's no frills but clean & great breakfast, I believe right around $100-$120/nt.

http://www.plazasalerno.com/

As you can tell, I'm a big fan of Salerno as a logistic and cost-effective lodging alternative to most of the towns on the Sorrentine peninsula, which in high season goes into gridlock more often than not. And, Becky...Salerno is pretty much flat, not anything like the A.C. in that regard.

Thank you, Jay. The only time I was in Salerno, we had a car and the traffics was crazy and for some reason all the hotels and b&b were full. We ended up staying in the south end with great views but no restaurants we really liked.