Garden & Villas Resort

The Botania may be the nicest place we've ever stayed. It certainly had the most gracious and helpful staff. Martin would ask our plans for the day and assist with all our bookings and shuttles. (Great driver too..) The breakfast was varied and delicious. We used the spa's pools and Turkish bath every day and enjoyed the beautiful outdoor pool. The grounds are terrific for walking or lounging. Really 100% great stay -- hope to come back.

We visited many places on the Amalfi Coast for our honeymoon, but Ischia and the Botania Relais & Spa was by far our favorite destination. We spent 6 days there (after extending because of flight issues) and could have easily stayed longer we liked it so. much. When our initial room (which featured a large roof deck that felt too spacious for just the two of us) didn't quite match our preferences, the staff graciously relocated (AND upgraded!) us to accommodations better suited to our taste—no fuss, no hassle, just a sincere desire to make us comfortable. We loved the vibrant tiled bathroom and serene patio with dappled light and olive trees. The large wardrobes with plenty of hangers. The extremely comfortable bed with lovely Italian lines. I do with there were some table lamps in the room (as opposed to only overhead and wall sconces) but this wasn't a deal breaker. The property itself is a tranquil, verdant paradise with meandering walking paths and 'hidden' stone stairways. It's very hilly which is something to keep in mind (we loved it but less mobile folks might prefer to be whisked around in one of their golf carts). We loved the secluded hilltop area with two thermal pools and a sauna with an incredible view—and spent hours up there. Despite having no initial plans to use the spa facilities, a conversation with Nadia-- amazing-- at the spa reception changed my mind. Her expertise convinced me to book a massage and facial with Melania—an experience so exceptional that I immediately scheduled another session when we extended our stay. Indulgent yes but wow, was it worth it. We also had an unforgettable dinner at Mirto - the Michelin starred vegetarian restaurant on the property. The entire staff took so much pride in connecting with guests and making them feel comfortable. Onofrio at the bar, Niko at the restaurant, Carlo, Martin and many others—each contributed to the warm, welcoming atmosphere that made us feel at home. The hotel happily made restaurant reservations for us, arranged taxis when required, and provided complimentary shuttles to two locations in nearby towns. While our Amalfi hotel offered stunning luxury, it was almost too formal for us at this time. We felt much more at home at Botania -- which felt like the perfect combination of laid-back luxury and warm, attentive (but not too attentive!) service. If we had to mention anything that wasn't perfect (and this is entirely subjective), the pool music occasionally leaned toward generic American pop (or covers of American pop) that didn't quite match the setting—we much preferred it when they switched to Brazilian instrumental music or old school jazz. Additionally, the grotto bar had a noticeable cleaning product smell that prevented us from enjoying its interior space. These minor observations aside, Botania Relais & Spa has totally captured our hearts and we cannot wait to return!

Location incantevole, giardini curatissimi, pulizia ovunque, pace, silenzio e relax regnano sovrani. Stanza assegnata all'altezza delle aspettative, spa adeguata, piscine esterne pura coccola, ristorante Il Corbezzolo ottimo, colazione eccellente. Appena entrati tutto il resto non conta. Tutto il personale presente è pronto a soddisfare ogni tua richiesta. E' certamente il fiore all'occhiello della struttura. Ad Ischia è senza dubbio una realtà fuori dal comune. Assolutamente da non perdere. Alla sig.ra Anna, a Costantino, allo Chef, a Giulia, a Nicola, a Marco, a Salvatore, a Nico, a Guglielmo, e a tutti quelli che hanno reso il mio soggiorno un sogno ad occhi aperti, posso solo dire.... grazie!. Morena

If you’re going in April, be prepared that the air conditioning is not turned on yet! Had to be moved to a room with a water view. Also, someone on staff walked into my friends room( my friend is female) unannounced and scared the crap out of her. This is quite concerning and the front desk had no clue why this happened. The grounds are beautiful and Niko at the restaurant was amazing! He was definitely the highlight of our stay.