Hotel

Grand Hotel Excelsior Amalfi

84011 Amalfi SA, Italy, Italy30–150 guests$$$

Type:Hotel

Capacity:30–150 guests

Budget:$$$

Airport:Naples International Airport (Capodichino) (NAP), 50-60 minutes by car; 15-20 minutes by water taxi from Positano

Your guests arrive by boat or coastal road to this clifftop hotel overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, where terraces cascade down the mountainside and the Mediterranean becomes your ceremony backdrop. From the moment they step into the grand lobby, they experience Italian Riviera elegance—marble floors, soaring archways, and panoramic windows frame every moment. The property's 4.3-star rating reflects decades of hosting celebrations where the sea breeze carries toasts across candlelit tables.

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Highlights

Direct access to private beach cove with boat dock for guest arrivals
Seven on-site restaurants and bars spanning 4 levels of terraced grounds
Panoramic views span 180+ degrees across the Amalfi Coast
Hotel accommodates 200+ guests across 73 rooms and suites
Wedding ceremonies held on cliff-edge terraces or beach pavilion

Quick facts

Capacity30–150 guests

Venue typeHotel

Price range$$$

LocationItaly

Nearest airportNAP

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Plan your wedding at Grand Hotel Excelsior Amalfi

Getting there

Naples International Airport (Capodichino) (NAP)

50-60 minutes by car; 15-20 minutes by water taxi from Positano to venue

Private car transfer

€60-120 per vehicle (arrange through hotel)

50-60 minutes · Scenic coastal drive via Salerno, with hotel arrangement available

Water taxi

€80-150 per person (advance booking required)

15-20 minutes · Departs from Positano's main dock, arrives at hotel's private beach

Scheduled SITA bus

€10-15 per person

90 minutes + 10-min walk or taxi · Naples airport to Amalfi town center; hotel pickup available

Cost estimate

Ceremony / venue fee

€1,500-3,000 (venue + setup)

Reception (per guest)

€85-150 (depends on menu tier and season)

Accommodation (per night)

€150-400 (standard to suite rooms)

Estimated total

€25,000-55,000+ for 75-100 guests (3-night wedding weekend)

High season (May-Oct) pricing 20-30% above low season. Multi-night room blocks and off-season (Nov-April) offer negotiation opportunities. Exact costs require direct quote from hotel.

Sample wedding weekend

Friday

AfternoonGuest arrivals; welcome aperitivo on main terrace overlooking sea

Saturday

4:00 PMCeremony on cliff terrace with Tyrrhenian Sea as backdrop

5:30 PMCocktails and photos on beach pavilion (sunset backdrop)

7:00 PMDinner service across multi-level restaurant spaces

Sunday

MorningFarewell brunch before guest departures

This is a sample itinerary. Your wedding weekend can be fully customized.

Frequently asked questions

Can we marry on the beach or terrace?

Yes. The hotel offers beach pavilion ceremonies at water level or elevated terrace setups overlooking the coastline. Weather contingency spaces include the grand ballroom.

What's included in wedding packages?

Contact the hotel directly through their website. Packages typically include ceremony space, reception venue, catering, and room blocks for guests, but customization is standard.

How do guests arrive for a destination wedding here?

Guests fly into Naples (50km away, ~1 hour drive) or Rome Fiumicino (250km, ~3 hours). The hotel can arrange private transfers, and water-taxi arrivals from the Positano dock add ceremony drama.

What's the nearest airport?

Naples International Airport (NAP) is closest at 50km away. Rome Fiumicino (FCO) is an alternative 250km option with more flight variety.