Conca dei Marini, Amalfi Coast
Monastero Santa Rosa
A 17th-century Dominican monastery transformed into the Amalfi Coast's most intimate luxury retreat, where just twenty rooms cascade down the cliffside through tiered gardens, an otherworldly infinity pool floats above the Mediterranean, and Michelin-starred dining unfolds in spaces where sisters once gathered in prayer.
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Some places on the Amalfi Coast announce themselves—grand hotels visible from every angle, bustling with energy and guests. Monastero Santa Rosa does the opposite. Tucked into the cliffs of tiny Conca dei Marini, accessible only by a narrow coastal road, this former 17th-century monastery reveals itself slowly. First come the gardens—four terraced levels descending the precipice, planted with the herbs and flowers Dominican sisters once cultivated. Then the infinity pool materializes, seeming to levitate over the Gulf of Salerno in a way that defies both physics and reason. Finally, you discover the monastery itself, beautifully restored to honor its contemplative past while embracing contemporary luxury. With just twenty rooms ensuring genuine intimacy, Il Refettorio's Michelin-starred cuisine served in the former refectory, and an atmosphere that still carries echoes of the peace those cloistered sisters sought, Monastero Santa Rosa creates weddings unlike anywhere else—smaller by design, quieter by nature, and somehow both sacred and sensual in ways that larger venues can never replicate.
Max Guests
60
Exclusive Use
Yes
Key Features
| 17th-Century Dominican Monastery |
| Only 20 Rooms & Suites |
| Michelin-Starred Il Refettorio Restaurant |
| Legendary Cliffside Infinity Pool |
| Four Levels of Terraced Gardens |
| Santa Maria Novella Spa |
| Panoramic Gulf of Salerno Views |
| Former Chapel for Symbolic Ceremonies |
| Convivio Terrace Event Space |
| Secluded Conca dei Marini Location |
| Exclusive Buyout Available |
| Maximum 60 Guest Capacity |
| Boutique Intimate Atmosphere |
| Preserved Monastic Architecture |
| Private Shuttle to Amalfi |
A Living Monument to Italian History
In the 1600s, Dominican sisters chose this dramatic clifftop for their monastery—seeking isolation, contemplation, and perhaps that view which even then must have felt like looking directly into heaven. For centuries they lived here in prayer and work, cultivating gardens on the terraced hillside, tending to the sick, and maintaining rhythms unchanged by the world beyond these walls.
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Exclusive Use Experience
Exclusive use of Monastero Santa Rosa transforms this cliffside sanctuary into your private coastal refuge. All twenty rooms become yours, accommodating up to forty overnight guests in spaces that honor the building's contemplative past while delivering modern luxury. Your intimate celebration—because this venue simply won't accommodate crowds, and that's precisely its magic—flows between the Convivio Terrace (where thirty-five seated guests means genuine intimacy), the terraced gardens (where ceremonies feel suspended between earth and sky), the infinity pool (where cocktail hours become sublime), and Il Refettorio (where Michelin-starred cuisine is served in a space designed centuries ago for communal meals). The monastery's scale creates natural closeness—guests don't get lost in distant rooms or overwhelmed by numbers. Instead, they experience what the Dominican sisters understood: that beauty, peace, and celebration are amplified when shared in deliberate, human-scaled spaces. The dedicated team orchestrates every detail while preserving that sense of tranquil escape.
Event Spaces & Capacities
Distinct spaces, each offering unique ambiance for your celebration
| Event Space | Cocktail | Seated Dinner | Buffet | Ceremony |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convivio Terrace The main celebration terrace, positioned where the monastery meets the sky. Intimate by design rather than limitation—thirty-five seated guests means everyone sees the ceremony clearly, hears every word of the vows, shares conversations across tables rather than shouting over crowds. As evening descends and lights twinkle in villages dotting the distant coastline, you understand why smaller can mean more magical. | 50 | 35 | 40 | 50 |
| Infinity Pool Terrace The pool that launched a thousand magazine spreads—appearing to float unsupported above the Mediterranean, its edge vanishing into blue infinity. The terrace surrounding it offers another dimension for your celebration: sunset cocktails where guests drift between loungers and the bar, intimate ceremonies with just closest family, or that magic hour when your photographer captures you seemingly suspended between earth and heaven. | 40 | - | 30 | 30 |
| The Tiered Gardens Four distinct levels carved from the cliffside, each planted with Mediterranean herbs, citrus, and flowers that perfume the air. Paths wind between terraces, creating natural flow for guests to explore. Perfect for ceremonies in the upper garden with all of Conca dei Marini spread below, or cocktail hours where discovering each new level feels like a small adventure. | 60 | - | 40 | 50 |
| Il Refettorio Restaurant The former refectory where sisters gathered for meals in silence—now a Michelin-starred restaurant where conversation and exceptional cuisine replace contemplation. Vaulted ceilings, simple elegant architecture, and those views through arched windows. Your reception becomes a culinary journey that honors both the space's history and contemporary Italian innovation. | - | 35 | - | - |
| Former Chapel The monastery's spiritual heart, beautifully preserved with its sacred proportions and peaceful atmosphere intact. Available for symbolic ceremonies, it offers something rare—a space designed for commitment and devotion, where hundreds of years of prayer have created an atmosphere words struggle to capture. | 30 | - | - | 30 |
| Bar la Brocca The poolside café where afternoon aperitivos stretch into evening cocktails. Casual elegance with those omnipresent views, perfect for welcome drinks or next-day gatherings when everyone's too relaxed to venture beyond the property. | 25 | - | - | - |
World-Class Facilities
Five-star amenities designed for relaxation and enrichment
The Infinity Pool
Not the largest pool on the coast, but arguably the most breathtaking—heated year-round, positioned at the cliff's absolute edge where it seems to merge with sea and sky. The perspective from the water is surreal: swimming toward what appears to be open air, the Gulf of Salerno spreading endlessly below. This isn't just a photo opportunity—it's an experience that changes how you understand the relationship between architecture and nature.
Santa Maria Novella Spa
Carved into the lower levels of the monastery, the spa embraces the building's contemplative DNA. Treatments using the legendary Santa Maria Novella products—natural, historical, effective. Sauna, steam rooms, and massage spaces all designed for the kind of deep relaxation the sisters once sought through prayer. Your wedding party discovers this is where you come not just for beauty treatments but for genuine restoration.
Four-Level Gardens
The terraces descend the cliff in stages, each level offering new perspectives and plantings. The Dominican sisters designed these gardens for both beauty and utility—herbs for healing, flowers for altar decorations, citrus for sustenance. Today they're maintained in that same spirit, creating spaces that feel both cultivated and wild, formal yet full of life.
The Library
A quiet corner filled with books, comfortable seating, and windows framing those inescapable views. Where guests retreat when the social energy of a multi-day celebration needs a pause—reading, thinking, or simply sitting with the silence that seems built into these walls.
Fitness Room
Even maintaining wellness routines feels different here—working out in a space that was built for contemplation and physical discipline, where the sisters once labored and prayed. Modern equipment, but that atmosphere of purposeful movement remains.
Dining & Bar Areas
Distinguished spaces for dining, entertainment, and memorable celebrations
Il Refettorio - Michelin-Starred Restaurant
Bar la Brocca - Poolside Café
Convivio Terrace - Private Events
In-Room Dining
Curated Experiences
Our professional team arranges exceptional activities to enhance your stay
Location
Easily accessible from major cities and international airports
Address
Via Roma 2, 84010 Conca dei Marini, Amalfi Coast, Italy
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