Hotel Caesar Augustus is the Capri hotel to book if the view is the point of the trip. It sits on the edge of the cliffs in Anacapri, the island's higher and quieter village and its famous two-level infinity pool seems to hang straight over the Bay of Naples, with Vesuvius and the Sorrento peninsula filling the horizon.
The hotel describes itself as an intimate 56-room boutique hotel set in a former private villa that once welcomed artists and aristocrats. It is a Relais & Châteaux member and a regular in readers' awards for Italian resorts. Rooms are bright and classic, the dining terraces face the sea and there is an outdoor wellness area for massages in the open air. Anacapri's center is less than 200 meters away, with Villa San Michele and the Monte Solaro chairlift close by.
It suits couples who want calm, long pool days and sunset dinners more than nightlife. Capri town and the Piazzetta are a short taxi or bus ride down the hill, so you can dip into the glamour and then retreat. Couples who want to walk to the Piazzetta every evening may prefer a hotel in Capri town.
Highlights at a glance
- Two-level infinity pool above the Bay of Naples
- 56 rooms in a former private villa
- Views to Vesuvius and Sorrento
- Relais & Châteaux service
- A short walk to Anacapri's center
Why Couples Love Caesar Augustus
Everything here is arranged around the drop to the sea. The terraces, the pool and the dining spaces all face east across the bay, so you get the morning light over Vesuvius and an evening glow on the water as the lights of Sorrento come on. Many couples say the first walk out onto the pool terrace is the moment the honeymoon started.
Anacapri helps. It is the island's second village, set high on the western side and it keeps a slower, more local rhythm than Capri town. Day trippers come for the chairlift and Villa San Michele, then leave in the late afternoon and the lanes go quiet.
The hotel feels like a private villa rather than a resort. Staff are polished without stiffness and the two of you can spend a whole day between pool, lunch and terrace without hearing much more than the swifts.
Rooms and Suites to Book
There are 56 rooms and suites, decorated in a classic Capri style with tiled floors, pale fabrics and touches of blue. The differences between categories come down mostly to size, view and outdoor space.
For a honeymoon, the sea-view categories are the ones to book, ideally with a terrace rather than a balcony. Waking up to the bay and Vesuvius is the reason you came and a terrace gives you a private place for breakfast or a late glass of wine. The suites add a separate sitting area and the most generous outdoor space.
Rooms facing the garden or the village cost less and are comfortable, but they lose the view that defines the hotel. If budget is tight, consider fewer nights in a sea-view room. The hotel also publishes a honeymoon offer on its site, which is worth comparing with the standard rate.
Food, Drink and Wellness
Dining here is about Mediterranean cooking and the setting. Lunch is a relaxed affair close to the pool, with fish, salads and pasta. Dinner moves to the terraces as the sky turns pink, with candles on the tables and the coast lit up below. Ask for a table at the edge when you book.
The open-air terrace lounge and bar is the hotel's social center in the evening. Arrive before sunset for a spritz and stay for the lights coming on across the bay.
Wellness takes the form of an outdoor area rather than an indoor spa, with massages and treatments in the fresh air. It works well for a couples' massage after a hiking day. If a large spa matters, Capri's options are limited in general and nearby Ischia is the better choice for thermal pools.
Why guests fall for it
Things to Do
Anacapri puts the island's best walks close to the hotel. Take the chairlift to the top of Monte Solaro, the highest point on Capri and walk down through the woods past the hermitage of Cetrella. Visit Villa San Michele, the house and garden built by the Swedish doctor Axel Munthe, a few minutes' walk away.
The Blue Grotto is a short drive below Anacapri. Go in the late morning on a calm day and expect a queue for the small rowing boats. The Punta Carena lighthouse, on the island's southwest tip, has rocks for swimming and a sunset bar.
A private boat trip around the island remains the best honeymoon day on Capri. In the evening, take a taxi down to Capri town for a drink in the Piazzetta, then come back up for quiet.
Getting There
Fly into Naples International (NAP), then take a taxi of about 20 minutes to the port. Hydrofoils and fast ferries reach Capri's Marina Grande in about 50 minutes and private boats can be booked from Naples or Sorrento.
From Marina Grande, a taxi climbs the winding road to Anacapri in about 20 minutes. The hotel is a short distance from the village center, so arrange the transfer in advance in high season, when taxi lines at the port can be long. Capri's open-top taxis are a fun way to arrive.
While staying, use taxis or the local buses to reach Capri town. Buses are cheap but can be crowded in July and August. Taxis cost more but save time, especially in the evening.
Is It Worth It?
If the view and calm are your priorities, yes. Few hotels on the Italian coast can match the pool terrace and the Relais & Châteaux service keeps the experience polished. It often comes in a little below the most exclusive hotels in Capri town, though peak-summer rates are still high.
The trade-off is distance from the Piazzetta. You will rely on taxis or buses for evenings in Capri town and nightlife is limited in Anacapri. Couples who want to walk to boutiques and bars should look at Capri town hotels such as Punta Tragara.
The hotel is seasonal, opening in spring and closing in autumn. June and September balance warm water and long evenings with fewer crowds than August.
Insider tips
- Book a sea-view room with a terrace, not a balcony, for private breakfasts
- Take the Monte Solaro chairlift early before day trippers arrive
- Pre-book the transfer from Marina Grande in summer to skip the taxi line
- Ask for an edge table at dinner when you reserve
