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title: "Hotel Poseidon vs Hotel Royal Prisco: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Poseidon or Hotel Royal Prisco in Positano? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-04
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# Hotel Poseidon vs Hotel Royal Prisco

Both are in Positano, 200 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Positano
## [Hotel Poseidon](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-poseidon-positano/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 9.1

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1614872/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Positano
## [Hotel Royal Prisco](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-royal-prisco-positano/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1621597/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Poseidon

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 200 m apart.

### Choose Hotel Poseidon if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 9.1)
-   to be closer to the beach (140 m / 310 m)
-   a spa and wellness
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 48 / 15)

### Choose Hotel Royal Prisco if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 15 / 48)

### Why is Hotel Poseidon better than Hotel Royal Prisco?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.1) (+0.2)
2.  170 m closer to the beach (140 m vs 310 m) (−170 m)
3.  Has a spa
4.  Has a swimming pool
5.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
6.  More guest reviews (159 vs 25), so the rating is more reliable (×6.4)
7.  Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2010) (+13y)

### Why is Hotel Royal Prisco better than Hotel Poseidon?

1.  Offers an airport transfer
2.  Has a gym
3.  Has 24-hour room service
4.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hotel Poseidon | Hotel Royal Prisco |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Location | 9.1  (+0.6) | 8.5 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5  (+2.0) | 3.5 |
| Beach access | 9.8  (+0.5) | 9.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.3  (+0.2) | 9.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+0.2) | 9.1 |
| Number of reviews | 159  (+134) | 25 |
| Google rating | – | 4.6/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 206 |
| Rank in Positano | top 9%  (+36%) | top 45% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.1  (+0.6) | 8.5 |
| Distance to Positano centre | 30 m  (−160 m) | 200 m |
| To the beach | 140 m  (−170 m) | 310 m |
| To the airport | 33 km | 33 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 76  (+9) | 67 |
| To the nearest food shop | 100 m | 190 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 48 | 15 |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023  (+13y) | 2010 |
| Listed amenities | 23 | 23 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

200 m apart

Hotel Poseidon: city centre: 0 m, Naples International Airport (NAP): 33 km, beach: 140 m, 76 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

Hotel Royal Prisco: city centre: 200 m, Naples International Airport (NAP): 33 km, beach: 310 m, 67 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Positano

[Positano weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/italy/campania/positano/weather)

## Hotel Poseidon or Hotel Royal Prisco: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Poseidon or Hotel Royal Prisco?

Hotel Poseidon leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, spa & wellness, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Poseidon or Hotel Royal Prisco?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Poseidon is closer: 30 m from the centre, against 200 m for Hotel Royal Prisco.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Hotel Poseidon is 140 m from the nearest beach; Hotel Royal Prisco is 310 m.

### How far apart are Hotel Poseidon and Hotel Royal Prisco?

The two hotels are 200 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-poseidon-positano-vs-hotel-royal-prisco-positano/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/