Hotel Caesar Augustus
capri, italy · ★★★★★
The Verdict
Worth it for your honeymoon?
Hotel Caesar Augustus has the single most photographed pool terrace in Italy — a 300m cliff-edge infinity pool on the western tip of Anacapri, looking straight down to the Tyrrhenian Sea with the Faraglioni rocks visible to the east and Punta Carena lighthouse to the west, that has appeared in more Capri honeymoon photographs than any other hotel feature on the island. Fifty-five rooms only, family-owned since 1968 by the Signorini family (now in their third generation of operation), occupying a former villa on a clifftop site so dramatic that the hotel’s edge is genuinely vertiginous — you stand at the parapet of the pool terrace and the sea is 300m straight down. The interiors are restrained, slightly traditional Italian-luxury (the contrast with the J.K. Place’s sharper design language is the simplest way to choose between them — J.K. Place if you want contemporary, Caesar Augustus if you want classic Capri); the public rooms are framed by the original 18th-century terracotta floors and antique Italian furniture. The La Terrazza di Lucullo restaurant on the pool-edge terrace under chef Salvatore Elefante (formerly of L’Olivo at Capri Palace) is excellent — high-Michelin-quality cooking without the formal star, served at the most spectacular dining setting on the island. The honeymoon move is one of the Junior Suites or Suites in the original villa building with a cliff-edge terrace. The defining moment: aperitivo at the pool bar at 7pm with the sun dropping into the Tyrrhenian, the lights of Sorrento glittering across the bay, and an Aperol Spritz at the parapet. Caveats: the cliff-edge location means many internal stairs and steeply descending paths within the property; Anacapri is the quieter half of the island (15-minute taxi to the Piazzetta); the hotel pool gets very busy mid-day in summer; and the genuinely dramatic location can feel intimidating to guests uncomfortable with heights. But for honeymooners who want the single most spectacular hotel view in Italy and a classic family-owned Italian-luxury operation, Caesar Augustus is incomparable.
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- ✓Prioritise spa & wellness
- ✓Are willing to invest in once-in-a-lifetime
- →Need a strictly adults-only resort
- →Want a direct beachfront
- →Prefer boutique & intimate properties
Score Breakdown
85/100
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At a Glance
Room Recommendation
Which room to book
A Junior Suite or Suite in the original villa with a cliff-edge terrace facing the Faraglioni. For the absolute pinnacle, the Caesar Suite with its 270° panoramic wraparound terrace. Avoid the rooms in the garden block at the back — lovely but you lose the cliff view that is the entire hotel.
No Surprises
True cost breakdown — 7 nights for two
Based on mid-range rooms, premium-economy flights from Europe, full dining and signature experiences. Adjust for your actual travel profile.
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Room (7 nights avg $3,200/nt) | $22,400 |
| Flights (2 pax, economy/premium) | $1,800 |
| Airport transfers / seaplane | $200 |
| Dining & drinks (beyond room) | $33,600 |
| Excursions & experiences | $700 |
| Spa / signature treatments | $300 |
| Tips & service (8%) | $4,480 |
| Total estimated | $63,480 |
Day by Day
Your 7-night honeymoon itinerary
Anacapri cliff arrival
Sorrento hydrofoil to Marina Grande, then hotel taxi 15 min up to Anacapri. Welcome champagne in your cliff-edge suite. Sunset aperitivo at the pool parapet. Dinner at La Terrazza di Lucullo.
Around the island by boat
Private gozzo boat — Faraglioni arch, Blue Grotto, lunch at Lido del Faro. Return for the spa. Dinner at Capri Palace’s Il Riccio (1 Michelin star, 5 min by taxi).
Da Paolino lunch
Taxi down to Da Paolino (10 min) for lemon-tree lunch. Up to the Piazzetta in Capri Town. Afternoon at the Gardens of Augustus. Hotel transfer back. Dinner at La Terrazza di Lucullo.
Monte Solaro and Villa San Michele
Walk to the Anacapri chairlift (8 min). Up Monte Solaro. Lunch at Da Gelsomina (the small Anacapri family restaurant). Afternoon at Villa San Michele. Pool sunset. Dinner at the hotel.
Villa Jovis and Capri Town
Taxi to Capri Town. Walk to Villa Jovis (45 min, early start). Lunch at La Capannina. Afternoon at the Belvedere di Tragara. Final dinner at L’Olivo (2 Michelin stars, 5 min by taxi).
Da Luigi at the Faraglioni
Da Luigi shuttle boat from Marina Piccola. Sunbeds at Da Luigi ai Faraglioni. Lunch. Afternoon swim. Aperitivo back at the Caesar Augustus parapet. Final dinner at La Terrazza.
Slow departure
Final breakfast at the pool. Hotel transfer to Marina Grande.
Honest Assessment
What to know before you book
Anacapri location, not Capri Town. Piazzetta is 15 min by taxi.
Cliff-edge means many internal stairs and steeply descending paths. Mobility limitations a problem.
Pool can get busy mid-day in peak summer. Use the parapet edge at sunset and sunrise instead.
Pre-Arrival
Email to send the hotel
Subject: Honeymoon inquiry — Hotel Caesar Augustus Dear Caesar Augustus reservations, We would like to book 4 to 7 nights for our honeymoon [DATES] in a Junior Suite with cliff-edge terrace if available, or the Caesar Suite. Questions: 1. Honeymoon turndown (champagne, in-suite flowers)? 2. Confirmed dinner reservations at La Terrazza di Lucullo? 3. Couples spa treatment booking? 4. Private gozzo boat day around the island? 5. Hotel transfer from Marina Grande? Thank you, [Your names]
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Good for honeymooners?
Among the top Capri honeymoons for view. The cliff-edge pool, La Terrazza dining, and family-owned warmth combine into a deeply romantic Capri experience.
Best time to visit?
May, June, September, October. Closed November to mid-April. The pool view is best at sunset in September.
Book in advance?
Cliff-edge Junior Suites and Suites 9–12 months for May–September. Caesar Suite 12 months. Standard rooms 6 months.
Adults-only?
No, but families are rare given the dramatic cliff setting. Atmosphere is adult and quiet.
Best room type?
Junior Suite or Suite with cliff-edge terrace. Caesar Suite for the wraparound pinnacle. Avoid garden-block rooms at the back.
How to get there?
Naples (NAP). Sorrento hydrofoil to Marina Grande (25 min), then hotel taxi up to Anacapri (15 min).
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