Hotel Royal Positano vs Il Canneto
Both are in Positano, 420 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Positano
Hotel Royal Positano
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
GuesthousePositano
Il Canneto
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Hotel Royal Positano
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 420 m apart.
Choose Hotel Royal Positano if you want
- to be closer to the beach (350 m / 670 m)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (67 / 24)
Choose Il Canneto if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 7.5)
Why is Hotel Royal Positano better than Il Canneto?
- 1320 m closer to the beach (350 m vs 670 m)−320 m
- 2More guest reviews (322 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable×17
- 343 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+43
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 72 vs 58)+14
Why is Il Canneto better than Hotel Royal Positano?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 7.5)+1.3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Royal Positano vs Il Canneto: which hotel is better? | Hotel Royal Positano | Il Canneto |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.8 +1.3 |
| Location | 8.4 +1.5 | 6.9 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 9.1 +1.1 | 8.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.6 | 8.9 +1.3 |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.8 +1.3 |
| Number of reviews | 322 +303 | 19 |
| Google rating | – | 4.4/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 177 |
| Rank in Positano | bottom 1% | bottom 30% +30% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.4 +1.5 | 6.9 |
| Distance to Positano centre | 280 m −280 m | 560 m |
| To the beach | 350 m −320 m | 670 m |
| To the airport | 33 km | 32 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 67 +43 | 24 |
| To the nearest food shop | 40 m −420 m | 460 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 +3 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 66 | – |
| Listed amenities | 17 +11 | 6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:30 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
420 m apart
Hotel Royal Positano: city centre: 250 m, Naples International Airport (NAP): 33 km, beach: 350 m, 67 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
Il Canneto: city centre: 560 m, Naples International Airport (NAP): 32 km, beach: 670 m, 24 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
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Hotel Royal Positano or Il Canneto: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Royal Positano or Il Canneto?
Hotel Royal Positano leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Il Canneto is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Royal Positano or Il Canneto?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Royal Positano is closer: 280 m from the centre, against 560 m for Il Canneto.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotel Royal Positano is 350 m from the nearest beach; Il Canneto is 670 m.
How far apart are Hotel Royal Positano and Il Canneto?
The two hotels are 420 m apart in a straight line.
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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