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Hotel Villa Cheta

Maratea, Basilicata

Hotel Villa Cheta

A 4-star boutique hotel perched on a cliff above Porticello bay in Maratea, with panoramic Tyrrhenian Sea views, two dining rooms, and Mediterranean gardens.

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Overview

About Hotel Villa Cheta

Hotel Villa Cheta occupies one of the most enviable positions on the Basilicata coastline — a clifftop perch above Porticello bay with uninterrupted views across the Tyrrhenian Sea. This 4-star boutique hotel in Maratea, often described as Italy's secret alternative to the Amalfi Coast, combines refined Art Nouveau architecture with the wild beauty of the southern coastline. With approximately 22 rooms and suites, two elegant dining rooms, swimming pool, and terraced gardens cascading toward the sea, Villa Cheta offers an intimate, unhurried setting for weddings of up to 80 guests.

Max Guests

80

Highlights

Key Features

  • Clifftop Position Above Porticello Bay
  • Panoramic Tyrrhenian Sea Views
  • 4-Star Boutique Hotel
  • ~22 Rooms & Suites
  • Two Elegant Dining Rooms
  • Mediterranean Gardens & Terraces
  • Swimming Pool
  • Maratea — Italy's Secret Coast
  • Mediterranean & International Cuisine
  • Professional Wedding Planning (Slow Dreams)

Heritage

A Living Monument to Italian History

Villa Cheta dates to the early 20th century, built in the Liberty (Italian Art Nouveau) style that was fashionable along the Mediterranean coast. The property was designed as a private villa taking advantage of the dramatic clifftop position above Porticello bay, with terraced gardens that step down toward the sea.

Spaces

Event Spaces & Capacities

Event Space Cocktail Seated Dinner Buffet Ceremony

Sea-View Terraces

The villa's terraces offer panoramic views over Porticello bay and the Tyrrhenian Sea. Civil ceremonies can be held here with the coastline as a natural backdrop, and the terraces work beautifully for aperitivo receptions at sunset.

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Dining Rooms

Two elegant indoor dining rooms provide refined settings for seated wedding receptions. The rooms reflect the villa's Art Nouveau heritage with period details and sea views.

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Garden & Pool Area

Mediterranean gardens terraced down the clifftop offer lush outdoor spaces for cocktail hours and informal gatherings. The swimming pool area provides an elegant setting for pre-wedding drinks.

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Facilities

What's On-Site

Rooms & Suites

Approximately 22 rooms and suites accommodate wedding guests on-site, allowing the celebration to extend across a full weekend. Rooms feature Art Nouveau details, sea views, and modern comforts.

Swimming Pool

An outdoor swimming pool with sea views offers a relaxed setting for pre-wedding gatherings and post-celebration recovery.

Restaurant

The hotel restaurant serves Mediterranean and international cuisine, with chefs who specialise in creating customised wedding menus using fresh local ingredients.

Experiences

Curated Experiences

  • Professional wedding planning through Slow Dreams
  • Mediterranean and international cuisine with customizable menus
  • Dietary accommodation (vegetarian, vegan, allergies)
  • Room bookings and guest accommodation coordination
  • Civil ceremony arrangements at the villa or Maratea Town Hall
  • Church wedding coordination in Maratea's historic churches
  • Photography and videography recommendations
  • Transfer arrangements from Naples Airport and Salerno

Location

Getting Here

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Address

Via Timpone, 46, 85046 Maratea (PZ), Basilicata, Italy

Travel Times

Maratea Town Centre
2 km / 5 min
Maratea Train Station
5 km / 10 min
Naples
200 km / 2h 25min
Naples Airport
210 km / 2h 25min
Salerno
150 km / 1h 45min
Lamezia Terme Airport
130 km / 1h 30min
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Nearby Experiences

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum wedding capacity?
Villa Cheta accommodates weddings of up to 80 guests, with two dining rooms and outdoor terraces available for ceremonies and receptions.

Can we have a ceremony on-site?
Civil ceremonies can be held on the villa's sea-view terraces or at Maratea Town Hall. For religious ceremonies, the team can arrange church weddings in one of Maratea's beautiful historic churches.

How many guests can stay overnight?
The hotel offers approximately 22 rooms and suites, accommodating the wedding party on-site with sea views and Art Nouveau charm.

What is Maratea like as a wedding destination?
Maratea is often called Italy's secret coast — dramatic cliffs, turquoise waters, and the beauty of the Amalfi Coast without the crowds or inflated prices. It sits on the Tyrrhenian coast of Basilicata, offering an authentic southern Italian experience.

How do we get there?
The nearest major airport is Naples (approximately 2 hours 25 minutes by car or 1 hour 45 minutes by fast train to Maratea station). Lamezia Terme Airport in Calabria is about 1 hour 30 minutes by car.

Overnight Stay

Stay Experience

A 4-star boutique hotel on the cliffs above Porticello bay in Maratea, with approximately 22 rooms, sea views, swimming pool, and Mediterranean gardens.

Room Inventory

Approximately 22 rooms and suites available for guest stays.

Starting Rates

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Signature Amenities

Clifftop Sea ViewsSwimming PoolMediterranean GardensRestaurantTwo Dining RoomsTerracesPet Friendly

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