Hotel Covo dei Saraceni is a hotel destination wedding venue in Positano, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport (primary); Naples International Airport (Capodichino) as secondary option (PMC (Salerno); NAP (Naples)), 40 minutes from Salerno; 90 minutes from Naples via rental car or private transfer. Best months: May, June, July, August.
Hotel Covo dei Saraceni
Hotel Covo dei Saraceni stands apart in Positano for its direct beachfront position on the Tyrrhenian Sea, a working hotel where guests can stay steps from ceremony and reception venues.
About Hotel Covo dei Saraceni
Hotel Covo dei Saraceni stands apart in Positano for its direct beachfront position on the Tyrrhenian Sea, a working hotel where guests can stay steps from ceremony and reception venues.
Unlike hilltop alternatives, this property offers integrated accommodations where 50+ wedding attendees can wake to sea views and walk directly to celebration spaces.
The 13th-century Saracen tower anchoring the property creates an authentic historical focal point absent from newer resort competitors.
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My husband and I are in LOVE with this hotel! Covo Dei Saraceni was amazing. We loved the location down by the beach.
Carrie LaShell · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Room types
- 14 listed
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- NAP, 40 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Setting
- Coastal
Venue highlights
- Direct private beach access with 120 meters of waterfront
- Medieval Saracen tower dating to the 1300s integrated into venue architecture
- On-site accommodations eliminate guest travel logistics, hotel operates year-round
- Maximum capacity of 150 guests across multiple interconnected terrace levels
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PM–6:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; welcome aperitivo on main terrace overlooking beach
- 8:00 PMCasual dinner (optional); guests settle into rooms
- 10:00 AMRehearsal on beach or ceremony terrace
- 4:00 PMCeremony begins (beach or tiered terrace setting)
- 5:15 PMCocktail hour on lower beach terrace
- 7:00 PMReception dinner; dancing until 11:00 PM or later
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PMFarewell brunch; guest departures
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- NAP · about 40 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into NAP.
- Typical total
- €15,000–40,000+Aisle estimate
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€15,000–€40,000+ for 60 guests (2-night stay with ceremony, reception, accommodations)
- Ceremony fee
- €800–1,500Aisle estimate
(beach/terrace setup); varies by season and package
- Reception
- €85–150 a headAisle estimate
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€85–€150 per person (food/beverage); pricing depends on menu and beverage selections
- Room rate
- €150–400 a nightAisle estimate
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€150–€400 per room (standard to suite); group discounts typically 10–15% for 20+ rooms
- Weather window
- May – August
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 089 875400
Answered by the venue in local hours.
High season (June–August) commands 20% premium. Verify current pricing and packages directly; costs exclude florals, photography, entertainment, and transportation.
Questions about the venue
Can we have a beach ceremony?+
Yes. The private beach allows ceremonies directly on sand or on tiered terraces overlooking the water. Beach setup requires weather contingency planning due to seasonal conditions.
What's included in room blocks for guests?+
Rooms range from standard doubles to suites. Negotiate group rates directly through the hotel. Breakfast typically included; transfers from Salerno airport (40 minutes) can be arranged.
Are there wedding packages or à la carte pricing?+
The hotel works with couples to customize menus and services. Contact directly at the website for current packages, which vary by season and guest count.
What are weather contingencies?+
Indoor dining exists, though smaller in capacity than terraces. Tent options available but require advance planning and may incur additional costs.
When is peak wedding season?+
Winter weddings (December–February) provide exclusivity but limited daylight hours.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Room types: 14 listed
“Classic Double Room with Balcony”
Read the source for room typesEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesSetting: Coastal
“Beachfront”
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