The location, the amazing view and the room

The attitude of the staff which was always negative with no smile. The breakfast was very basic . We received everyday ruined fruits and the bread was not fresh. What really disappointed us is that when we complained about the fruits … we received a surprising reply from the manager that if you don’t like… just remove it. The unfriendly staff attitude made our stay not enjoyable.

This property was prefect for us. If you are looking for a more intimate hotel experience rather than a "large hotel experience" this property checks all the boxes. It is a family run hotel. All family members were friendly and went out of their way to make us comfortable and help us. They have a small bar where you can purchase drinks, wine and snacks. The daily breakfast delivered to your door, and it is wonderful. The views are spectacular. The rooms are on the smaller side, but really we were either out touring or sitting on the balcony. The rooms were cleaned daily and the bathroom was spacious. There are stairs, but they also have an elevator. The location is at the start of the shopping and dining district leading down to the center of town. Perfect! We will remember this hotel for a long time.

I can't think of a thing. I loved everything. However if you are into fancy décor, high thread counts or want a hotel experience., this is not your place. This is for people who want to experience Positano in a more authentic way, staying at a family run property.

This was a very comfortable room with a very large terrace. We really enjoyed having our breakfast on the terrace which was delivered to our room every morning. The breakfast menu was extensive & we were able to chose the time of delivery. It was hard to leave the terrace as the view was so amazing! However, it was easy to get to the centre as the bus stop was just steps away. This was one of our favourite accommodations on our month long trip!

The view of the sea were breathtaking. The hotel was immaculately clean and tidy. Room was lovely and spacious with reasonably priced mini bar. Enjoyed having breakfast delivered to room to eat on balcony. Bed was very large and comfortable. Up to date electronic equipment and carving points. Amazingly powerful monsoon shower and large bathroom space for toiletries, etc. All staff were lovely and friendly throughout our stay.

There were some ants inside the room astound balcony door end. The sound of doors slamming at early hours was awakening.

The hotel, staff, and location were all excellent! When we checked in, Lucia the owner, was so kind to upgrade our room. This is one of the most outstanding views from our room terrace we've ever had. The room is updated and immaculate There were numerous breakfast choices and they were delivered o our room each morning. Information about getting around Positano was helpful. The view from the lobby sitting area is spectacular. When I booked my room I had many questions which I emailed through Bookings. The hotel was so helpful. I wanted to make sure a car/taxi could get to the hotel front door without us traipsing up stairs with luggage. This was one of the main factors in choosing Hotel Gabbiano. ..easy access from the street. The hotel arrange advance car service pickups efficiently and responded back to me quickly. All in all, this hotel was a wonderful choice due to the staff, location, and the facility itself. All excellent! GRAZIE.

Nothing to dislike.

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious with MANY options and delivered to your room at an hour of your choosing - very much appreciated! The view from our room was fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast each day on our terrace overlooking the harbor and waters surrounding Positano. The a/c worked well and the room darkening shutters were excellent for a great night's sleep. The FULLY tiled bathroom was a luxurious royal blue, extremely clean and well appointed. The location was perfect for us as we could walk to many restaurants and shops.

At first glance the bedding looked a bit worn and dated. However it was very clean and comfortable and was a small disappointment compared to everything else which was updated and attractive. It would be an improvement if this would become a non-smoking hotel as when others smoked on their terraces in the morning while breakfast was served you could not avoid the smoke without returning to your room and closing your doors - missing out on the beautiful view.

Greta location and excellent views. Our room was spacious with a big balcony with amazing views. Breakfast was delivered fresh to the room and balcony every morning. Staff were very helpful. The hotel is also on the main road into town so was easy to get to without the need to carry bags up and down stairs. Also being on the road, if you didn’t want to climb 20 stories of stairs from the centre of town, you can stroll up the sloped road. There was also a great wine and cheese shop across the road for those afternoons of watching the sunset with a nice bottle of wine.

The beds were small and was a tight fit for an averaged sized person.

What a setting! Hotel Il Gabbiano sits on a cliffside high above the sea and cove below. The room is fairly simply appointed, but it has a light airy feel. The bed was comfortable and the shower was great. But the best thing about the room is the terrace where you can soak in the view, sip a beverage, and enjoy the breakfast delivered to your room. Lucia at the front desk was wonderful!

This really isn’t a negative, but there is price for that spectacular view. The town center and beaches are some 650 stairs below the hotel. If you think positively, consider it a workout do you can freely enjoy all the good food in Positano!

The property was wonderful! It is family owned and you can tell they take pride in their business. The property is very clean and our room was great. You do have to take a lot of stairs to get to the hotel from the beach, but that is how you have such an amazing view from your balcony. They provided breakfast to your room every morning, which we ate on our balcony to enjoy the fresh air and breathtaking scenery. There is a bar in the lobby to get drinks. Everything is charged to your room. The family stated their parents bought location in 1965 and renovated it into a hotel.

The welcome from Il Gabbiano staff was fantastic. We were shown to our room which had the most amazing view over Positano and the Amalfi coastline towards Praiano. The room & property was spotless with an exceptionally clean bathroom, wardrobe and even balcony. Breakfast served daily on your own private balcony was a treat. One of the reasons we chose this property was ease of 'drive-up' access - no stairs to navigate!

Not much, everything was as described and as Positano is a town of stairs and steep inclines, this property avoided both by offering vehicle access (and parking) to the door.