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I love this spot - amazing views of the gulf of Naples and Ischia. Laura the host is so lovely as is everyone who works there (and thank you Aldo!). Some tips- 1. This spot is on the steep hill overlooking Sorrento, do not take a taxi there it will be 45 euro or more, call the Villa to get information about the free shuttle to/from Sorrento that runs multiple times per day. 2. Bring your walking shoes there is a lovely hike to Sorrento on a cobblestone road from the villa, great exercise! 3. The 2nd floor room with the balcony was gorgeous, my friend had it and I wish I had paid the extra $20 to be in that room. 4. Book your small boat tour (10 people) through Laura, I did the Positano/Amalfi tour AND the Capri tour, both were epic and they picked me up and dropped me off at the Giovanna. Don't mess with the big ferries they are a waste of time and just bring you to the main towns which are total tourist traps. You get what you pay for in Sorrento! 4. Eat dinner at night at the Johanna Park Hotel up a path from the Giovanna, delicious meals, friendly staff, and the head waiter is the twin of Robert de Niro! 5. Delicious breakfast included at the villa- I have been in Europe for a month and this was by far the best breakfast I have had. 6.You can use the lovely pool area at the Johana Enjoy!

This place is just fabulous! We booked a 2 night stay here last minute and couldn’t have been more thankful that we did. Early check in was available, the staff go above and beyond, they can’t do enough to help you! It’s warm, friendly and has an authentic feel. Parking onsite, free shuttles into the centre throughout the day, good breakfast. Would 100% come back!

Fantastic vacation! The staff was warm and welcoming and so helpful. Great location and their free shuttle is perfect.

Very happy with our accommodations you can not see the hotel from the street. Just go to Johanna Park hotel, in their driveway, and then stay right, past park cars, very short distance down narrow driveway and you are there. Same people own both Johanna Park and Giovanni. We ate at the restaurant in Johanna Park hotel 3 nights. Very convenient, very reasonably priced menu, and good food. Not in walking distance to city but they do have shuttles to take you there. Sorrento has very narrow busy streets so plan in taking your time. We enjoyed our stay.

Amazing setting in the hills above Sorrento. The Villa has a small pool and sunbathing terrace with lots of other places to sit relax and enjoy a drink. Good breakfast and helpful hosts. Free shuttle to Sorrento was great and they also provided services on request. Walking down to Sorrento only took 15 mins but we didn’t attempt the walk back up. We stayed in the cheapest room which was a little tired but otherwise a perfect stay.

We have stayed there before and would never stay anywhere else. First class treatment from the moment we arrived. We will be going back again early next year and use the hotel as a base for exploring more of the region. The staff are very special indeed and helpful beyond belief. Laura the manageress is perfectly professional and the respect she gets from the rest of the staff is easily seen and earnt. Barbara was amazing and helped us with all out silly requests. She was a diamond. I have travelled extensively and stayed in 6* to hostels but this hotel is like a second home. It is so nice to relax at night and hear the staff laughing and enjoying themselves into the night with the other guests.

A lovely villa with amazing views over the hills of Salerno.

Nice breakfast with staff to make you coffee. A lovely chilled out feel to the whole place with different areas to chill out in, seats, outdoor settees, hammock and cushions. Nice room overlooking the sea with a lovely modern bathroom

Great town with plenty to see and do

Lovely hotel. Just a little bit out of the way from town centre but the hotel`s free shuttle bus was a bonus. You could walk into town about 15 mins down hill with spectacular views but would recommend catching the shuttle back again. Breakfast was plentiful and varied. Staff were very polite and friendly. The bus from the airport costs 10 euros and you catch it outside the " Departure`s not Arrivals " Taxis are very expensive.