A masterpiece of the Neapolitan 17th Century, the Grand Hotel Cocumella was built as a convalescent retreat for Jesuits who, as a joke, dedicated the edifice to the nymph Colomelide. A splendid oasis of peace overlooking the Bay of Sorrento, with its centuries' old allure charmed many a guest from the Duke of Wellington to even Goethe.
The hotel has 53 elegant air-conditioned bedrooms and suites charmingly furnished in the local tradition with antiques. Special features range from a seaside solarium and a private chapel for concerts, to Cocumella's own tall ship 'Vera', built in 1880 and used for day cruises along the Amalfi Coast and to Capri. The Scintilla Restaurant, romantically overlooking the park, serves Mediterranean cuisine, accompanied by fine Italian wines. In summer, the Agrumeto presents a relaxed barbecue lunch under the shade of orange trees by the pool. As Goethe discovered in his time, this peaceful spot is the perfect seaside escape.