Perched dramatically 90 meters above the Tyrrhenian Sea, the five-star Borgo Santandrea on the Amalfi Coast has unveiled its newest crown jewel: an exclusive Riva Lounge. Located right on the water’s edge at the hotel’s Marinella Beach Club—the Amalfi Coast’s only private hotel-owned beach—this new destination is a match made in Italian luxury heaven, bringing together classic maritime craftsmanship and mid-century glamour.
What’s Going On in the Lounge?
The Riva Lounge transforms the coastal aperitivo into a high-craftsmanship experience. Designed for sunset cocktails, social gatherings, and relaxed seaside evenings, the space offers guests a seamless transition between land and sea.
- Excursions Aboard a Limited-Edition Riva: Guests can take to the water on a custom-designed Riva Cento—one of only 12 ever built. Whether embarking on a private daytime cruise to explore hidden coves or sipping prosecco during a sunset aperitivo at sea, the experience delivers pure, James Bond-style sophistication.
- Dedicated Mooring Buoys: Yacht owners arriving on their own vessels can reserve private hotel buoys directly, allowing them to anchor out in the bay and tender straight into the beach club for a drink.
What Makes the Space Different?
Borgo Santandrea’s signature design blends 1960s Italian mid-century elegance with local Amalfi craftsmanship, and the new Riva Lounge elevates this aesthetic by seamlessly integrating iconic yacht design elements into the shore-side space.
Key Design Highlights:
- Signature Nautical Materials: The lounge incorporates materials straight from Riva’s legendary boatyards, including polished mahogany decks, chrome-plated steel accents, and plush seating upholstered in Riva’s unmistakable aquamarine and white colorway.
- A Fusion of Local & Maritime Heritage: The sleek, boat-inspired furnishings are paired with Borgo Santandrea’s signature hand-painted geometric tiles, local lava stone, and floor-to-ceiling sea views, creating an environment that feels both like a vintage Italian villa and a superyacht deck.
- Exclusive Access: Set directly on the hotel’s secluded beach, the lounge offers an intimate alternative to the busier port towns of Positano and Amalfi, blending privacy with front-row views of the coastline.
