Il Gabbiano

A hillside hotel in Positano with sea-view balconies, breakfast served in the room, private parking and a restaurant known for pizza.

Why people love it

• Balcony breakfast. Several guests had breakfast on their own balcony or patio, and one describes a large private patio over the ocean.
• Views. Guests describe sea views from the rooms and a sun terrace with a hot tub.
• A family-run feel. One guest in March 2026 says they were welcomed like family. Another names the host Victorio and says the room was impeccably clean.
• Parking and arrival. One guest notes private parking near the center. Another says that arriving by taxi means no luggage porter is needed.

The worst thing guests say

The most serious complaints are from 2024 and 2025. In September 2024 a guest said they got chlorine poisoning from the jacuzzi and found the manager rude. In May 2025 a guest went 48 hours without hot water. Other guests in 2023 and 2024 reported noise, smoke smell, rude staff and extra taxi charges. Recent 3-star reviews in 2026 call the rooms basic for the price.

Insider tips

• Light sleeper? Ask about noise before booking, since a 2023 guest described a loud stay.
• City tax had to be paid in cash according to one October 2025 guest.
• Positano has many stairs, and one guest does not recommend it for anyone with mobility issues.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.4 from 187 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (16 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Repeat-guest rate not shown: not enough recent guest reviews yet. Address: Viale Pasitea, 310, 84017 Positano SA.