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Artful Escapes: Palazzo Santa Croce

Located high above the Amalfi Coast, this four-story former monastery has been restored as a private villa

By Christina Ohly Evans
Terrace with colorful seating, overlooking a coastal cliff and sea view with clear blue sky.
Palazzo Santa Croce. Photo: Courtesy of Palazzo Santa Croce

A four-story former monastery high above the Amalfi Coast has been lovingly restored by the Cinque family, owners of the nearby Il San Pietro hotel, and now operates as a private villa with full use of the hotel’s amenities. Palazzo Santa Croce comprises five bedrooms, including two main suites with original frescoes.

Luxurious hotel room with elegant decor, arched doorway, cozy seating area, and a plush bed.
Guest suite. Photo: Courtesy of Palazzo Santa Croce

Living spaces are lavish, with Neapolitan rococo mirrors, silk, and velvet fabrics, and antique furniture. In the kitchen, chefs prepare seafood-centric meals using ingredients from the surrounding gardens. Of special note is an adjoining spa inspired by a Roman bath, which features an indoor pool, a sauna, a Turkish bath, and an outdoor jacuzzi with sweeping sea views.

Terrace with colorful seating, a large table, and ocean view under a clear blue sky.
Terrace. Photo: Courtesy of Palazzo Santa Croce
Luxurious indoor pool with ornate ceiling design, elegant lighting, and decorative wall niche featuring a small statue.
Pool. Photo: Courtesy of Palazzo Santa Croce
Open gate with arched entrance, tile artwork of a religious scene, trees and sunlight in the background.
Palazzo Santa Croce. Photo: Courtesy of Palazzo Santa Croce
Terrace with red walls, lounge chairs, potted plants, statues, and ocean view under clear blue sky.
Terrace. Photo: Courtesy of Palazzo Santa Croce