Belmond Hotel Caruso
An 11th century palace perched high above Ravello, with a famous infinity pool and gardens that look straight down the Amalfi Coast, one of the most cinematic settings in Italy.
Caruso is a Belmond hotel and one of the grand names of Ravello, the hill town that sits high above the coast. For a wedding it offers polished five star service, restored frescoed interiors and a position with few rivals in Italy for sheer drama.
It suits a couple who want refinement and a view over a vast party. Private dining seats up to 150, the gardens host the ceremony, and the team runs weddings to a high standard. Confirm the buyout terms, the season and the current rates directly.
Belmond Hotel Caruso is a five star hotel set in a restored 11th century palace at the top of Ravello, high above the Amalfi Coast. Private dining seats up to 150 guests, with the Wagner Gardens used for ceremonies and the Belvedere Terrace available with a full buyout. A minimum of 30 guests applies, rising to 80 on Fridays and Saturdays. It hosts polished, view led celebrations rather than huge ones, and most couples hold a symbolic ceremony at the hotel. Confirm capacity, the current rate and ceremony options directly with the hotel.
A palace, an infinity pool and a coastline at your feet.
Style and setting
Belmond Hotel Caruso occupies a restored 11th century palace at the highest point of Ravello, with vaulted frescoed rooms, terraced gardens and an infinity pool that appears to spill toward the sea. The position, hundreds of metres above the water, gives a panorama over the Amalfi Coast that very few venues anywhere can match.
Capacity
Private dining at the hotel seats up to 150 guests. The Wagner Room and Colonne Room each take around 80 for dinner and combine to seat up to 140 in the case of a buyout, while the Belvedere Terrace holds up to 80 seated or about 140 standing. A minimum of 30 guests applies, rising to 80 on Fridays and Saturdays. Confirm the exact layout figures with the hotel.
Ceremony and the celebration
The Wagner Gardens are the signature ceremony spot, set among olive trees, white roses and a wisteria pergola above the coast, with an indicative ceremony setup fee of around EUR 1,500 plus VAT. The terraces and poolside areas then carry the reception. As a hotel rather than a private estate, some spaces require a full buyout for exclusive use.
What it costs
Caruso sits at the top of the Amalfi market. There is no single hire price, since cost depends on guest numbers, room nights, the spaces used and whether you buy out the hotel. A full wedding here commonly runs well into six figures once catering, rooms and production are included. Treat every figure as indicative and confirm directly with the hotel.
Ask about Belmond Hotel Caruso.
We will check availability for your date, share a realistic all in cost and introduce a planner who knows Ravello and the Amalfi Coast. We reply within two business days and it costs you nothing.
A clifftop wedding rewards a planner who knows the coast.
A wedding high above Ravello means moving guests, suppliers and a timeline up steep coast roads, where a planner who knows the Amalfi suppliers and the hotel is essential. We will pair you with a planner experienced on the coast and at Caruso specifically.
Wedding planners in ItalyCaruso, answered.
How many guests can Belmond Hotel Caruso host?
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Private dining seats up to 150 guests, with the Belvedere Terrace taking up to 80 seated or about 140 standing in a buyout. A minimum of 30 guests applies, rising to 80 on Fridays and Saturdays. Confirm the exact figure for your layout with the hotel.
Can we hold the ceremony at the hotel?
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Yes. The Wagner Gardens are the signature ceremony setting, among olive trees and roses above the coast, with an indicative setup fee of around EUR 1,500 plus VAT. Confirm the current terms with the hotel.
How much does a wedding here cost?
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There is no single hire price, and a full wedding commonly runs well into six figures once catering, room nights and production are added. Treat every figure as indicative and confirm directly with the hotel.
Can we get legally married at Caruso?
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Most couples hold a symbolic ceremony in the gardens and complete the legal marriage at home or at a nearby town hall, with Ravello also offering civil ceremony options. A local planner guides the paperwork.
When is the best time to marry here?
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May to October gives warm days and long evenings, with the gardens at their best. July and August are hottest and busiest on the coast, so late spring and September are often the sweet spot.
Photography is licensed stock from Unsplash, shown to evoke the setting. It does not depict the venue itself.
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