Hotel Aurora

Hotel Aurora stands on the waterfront at Piazzale dei Protontini, Amalfi's small harbourside square at the western edge of the town, directly on the beach. The hotel is among the most sustainably run on the coast: locally sourced and vegetarian-first menus, locally organised tours and cultural education programmes, and a robust recycling policy are all standard practice here. The 24-hour front desk, bar, and concierge service make it easy to organise day trips to Positano, Ravello, and the island of Capri by boat, or inland to the Valley of the Mills. The Duomo di Sant'Andrea, with its 9th-century Arab-Norman cloister and bronze 11th-century doors, is a five-minute walk up the main street. The hotel restaurant serves fresh seafood and Amalfi Coast specialities, with limoncello from the local groves to close the meal.