Grand Hotel Cocumella, Sant'Agnello

Grand Hotel Cocumella - A 5-star cliffside hotel with organic gardens, three restaurants, and historic convent origins

Set atop a cliff with views of the bay and Mount Vesuvius, this 5-star hotel occupies a historic convent building in Sant'Agnello. Grand Hotel Cocumella offers air-conditioned rooms with minibars, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms; some feature terraces, sea views, or hot tubs. Three restaurants operate on site: La Scintilla serves Mediterranean cuisine, COKU offers Japanese specialties as Italy's first Robata restaurant, and Agrumeto provides outdoor summer dining using produce from the hotel's organic garden. The semi-Olympic swimming pool sits surrounded by orange trees within the property's gardens. The 17th-century cloister serves as an event space accommodating up to 270 guests, while five meeting rooms host conferences of various sizes. Located 0.5 miles from Sant'Agnello Circumvesuviana station, the property provides access to Pompeii (8 miles), Herculaneum (12.5 miles), and central Sorrento landmarks within 1 mile. Daily cleaning service maintains all accommodations following established hotel standards.

Pros

Historic convent building with 17th-century cloister transformed into event space

Organic garden supplying tomatoes, citrus fruits, and vegetables for restaurant buffets

Three distinct dining options including Italy's first Robata restaurant

Semi-Olympic swimming pool set within orange tree gardens

Private sailboat available for guest experiences

Cons

The cliffside location requires walking or transportation to reach beach areas

Limited capacity policies restrict gym access to two guests simultaneously