Hotel Mamela Capri

The Mamela is one of the oldest hotels on the island of Capri and yet one of the newest. Rooms, systems, furnishings and finishes are subjected to revisions every year that guarantee harmony and beauty in every room of the structure, wherever your eyes are placed.

The Mamela is a classic hotel that reveals a modern soul in style and services. Its standard of hospitality is international like the majority of its clientele. In addition to the new suites inaugurated last year, today its guests can experience an unforgettable slow time in the enchanting context of the new infinity pool that flows towards the sea.

1899 – THE FOUNDATION
At the turn of two centuries, one of the first hotels on Capri was born, the Pagano Vittoria & Germania.

The hotel was yellow ocher on the side of Marina Piccola with a captivating irregular profile composed of recesses, overhangs and bodies of different heights added to the initial building over the years to increase its accommodation capacity.

1980 – A NEW COURSE 
Towards the end of the 1960s, the hotel changed ownership, passing to the Maresca family who entrusted it to a local hotelier for about a decade. In 1980 a complete renovation began which enhances the existing structure, connoting every corner with the most typical elements of Capri’s architecture.

1991 – CHANGE OF NAME & IDENTITY
The Pagano Vittoria & Germania hotel becomes the Hotel Mamela and an icon of island hospitality.

The original design of spaces and geometries has distributed handcrafted arches, vaults and majolica in an always different way in each room, white surrounds the exterior and floods the interior of the structure, an architectural pleasure in which to abandon oneself with open eyes.

PENTHOUSE SUITE SEA VIEW
An interior that competes with the beauty of the external context. From the terrace that occupies more than half of the hotel’s attic you can grasp the charm of different aspects of the essence of the island of Capri: its luxuriant vegetation that surrounds the basin that rises towards the Tuoro hill and descends towards Marina Small, the Tragara promenade, which leads to the viewpoint of the Faraglioni, the open sea and a portion of Scopolo, the Faraglione di Fuori.

On the opposite side there is the inhabited center, from the Certosa, to the Augusto Park, the hill of Castiglione which is connected downwards to the urban agglomeration of residential villas and local houses.

The suite consists of an open space room with an exposed Jacuzzi tub and a King Size bed, a small bedroom with a French bed, two private bathrooms, a living area with a sitting area.

The terrace is equipped with a canopy, sun loungers and all the furnishings for complete livability. The surface of the suite is 80 square meters, the terrace measures 120 square meters.

SUPERIOR SUITE SEA VIEW
Experience the thrill of looking at everything from above. The terrace dominates the landscape with the open sea of ​​Marina Piccola that is lost on the horizon.

On the left you can see a portion of Scopolo, the Faraglione di Fuori, the hill of Tuoro and via Tragara, the promenade that leads to the viewpoint of the Faraglioni while on the right you can see the Certosa, the Parco Augusto, the hill of Castiglione and part of the inhabited center. up to via Camerelle, the street of the island’s luxury boutiques.

The suite has two bedrooms, each with a bed of 200 × 90 cm, two bathrooms, a sitting room, a terrace of about 30 square meters.

SEA VIEW SUITE
The ideal environment for those who want wider emotions. From the terrace of the room you can enjoy the landscape of the side of Marina Piccola admiring the green basin that slopes towards the sea with the Tuoro hill and via Tragara on your left, the promenade that leads to the Faraglioni viewpoint, while on the left there is the Certosa, the Augusto Park and the Castiglione hill.

The interior has the comfortable white harmony of the Capri architecture composed of arches and the suggestive vaulted ceiling in combination with the delicate patterns of hand-decorated majolica.

The environment offers a sleeping area with a bed of 200 × 90 cm and a large living room with sitting area, which can accommodate up to 4 people. The surface varies from 45 to 55 square meters.

DINING
A terrace facing the sea, on the left the Stella stack that rises behind the Tuoro hill above Tragara and on the other side the Certosa di San Giacomo with the Castiglione hill.

The eye also wants its part. In this harmonious context, Mamela’s cuisine prepares traditional Capri and Neapolitan dishes, fresh fish, homemade desserts, always ensuring an excellent quality of raw materials.

MEETINGS & EVENTS
From a business dinner to an unforgettable wedding party, the Mamela’s terrace is the ideal place to host special events.

The offer is fully customizable according to the customer’s needs both for catering, pastry, and scenographic and floral arrangements. On request, the hotel can take over the complete management of the event.

THE POOL BAR
The infinity pool on the sea will give your holiday an infinite flavor, the horizon will take you away from any shade and you will feel light, as it should be, but above all tanned. In the Mamela pool you can swim, walk or lie down and soak in the relaxation areas with hydromassage.

It is accessed via large steps on which you can stop sipping a drink and being enchanted to watch the blue sea that merges with the blue of the sky.

Sunbeds, sofas and armchairs are just a few steps from the bar. Just a nod from you and the staff will be ready to prepare you a snack, a drink, a juice, an ice cream, a slice of Caprese cake or whatever else you want. Open from 9:30 to 19:00

THE APERITIF
When the sun degrades and the intensity of its heat fades, the whole island slowly re-emerges from the afternoon torpor and the toponyms of the territory that echo during the day in the voices of tourists, Faraglioni, Blue Grotto, Arco Naturale, Parco Augusto … I move on to names like Margarita, Negroni, Mojito, Daiquiri

The barman shakes the shaker, the picket of the ice spreads its signal like a Morse code, the sinuous and discreet lounge fades into the rhythms more suited to the aperitif, the terrace of the Mamela is soul, as every evening at seven begins the unmissable ritual that kicks off the nightlife of the Capri summer.

CAPRI
Capri is synonymous with great occasions. Whether it’s a day at the beach, or an evening of pure fun, choosing the Hotel Mamela allows you to reach any desired destination.

From the first light of dawn, Capri presents itself with a heritage that looks to the individual customer, from the lover of the beaches to that of great adventures. One thing is certain: in Capri time passes really quickly.

THE BEACH
Hotel Mamela is located a few steps from the sea. It is the trademark of the entire island, thanks to a combination of colors ranging from bright blue to emerald green. The coastal areas are the first to benefit from this beauty.

They are small beaches made up of sand and rock, reachable only after having completed some mini natural paths. An effort that will be rewarded by the look, once hit by these wonders.

THE BLUE GROTTO
There are two sides of Capri. One emerged, illuminated by the sun; and a more nuanced one, gathered in hidden and mysterious places. The Blue Grotto is part of this second group. It is one of the reasons that leads it to be one of the most popular destinations for tourists who come to the island.

In addition to the charm of the unknown, it is as if for once he was putting himself in the shoes of Emperor Tiberius, who lived in Capri for five years of his life. The Roman Empire, established by his predecessor Octavian Augustus, was in full swing.

And all this resulted in large architectural complexes still standing today. Capri is not excluded, starting with the 12 Roman villas, of which only 3 have managed to maintain their own shape: Villa Jovis, Palazzo a Mare and Villa Damecuta.

The island in this respect has always been a source of attraction. This is demonstrated by an inestimable cultural heritage, from the historical artifacts discovered over the years to those that have remained hidden from the eyes of the population.

The island, due to its limestone rock, has allowed the creation of underground caves. The surprising fact of the Blue Grotto which until the 19th century remained protected by its natural conformation. No one was aware of its existence.

Until, in 1828, August Kopisch was struck by a ray of light coming from the cave. A call that wanted to reaffirm its existence to the whole world. What distinguishes this submerged area is the bright blue color generated by the sunlight.

This phenomenon is due to the refraction effect of light, which is reflected by the water at the entrance to the cave. The result is a spectacle that the eyes will appreciate. Yet it is not only this that makes it unique.

The Blue Grotto, 60 meters long and 25 meters wide, was used by the Romans as a nymphaeum, a sanctuary dedicated to the cult of sea divinities such as Neptune.

During its discovery, some sculptures were found that portrayed the God of the sea, who for the occasion have been kept inside the Museum of the Certosa di San Giacomo. To reach the place, it will be necessary to use a rowing boat, with the support and guidance of authorized personnel.

CAPRI & HIS PEOPLE MONUMENTS
True. When one thinks of Capri, one’s first thought is all about the sea, the town’s historic square, and the beaches that touch every corner of the island. But just change your point of view, and you will see another world.

Surrounded by a nature in its own right, by a constantly changing landscape, the impression is that once you have started this long journey, it is difficult to put a stop to your curiosity.

How is it possible? One wonders in front of the Faraglioni, which rather than being large rocks resemble natural towers told in fantasy novels. The highest (Il faraglione di terra) reaches an altitude of 109 meters.

Crazy, thinking that nature was the main architect of this wonder. Yet it is there, to keep the tourists and the local population company together with the other two stacks.

The middle one, 81 meters high, is distinguished by a completely natural tunnel that crosses it along its entire 60 meters in width. In the last one, called Scopolo, lives the famous blue lizard.

This animal species is what connects this last stack with the Mount Solaro, more than 500 meters high. The area is made up of the same limestone rock that has always characterized the island, and it is here that the town of Anacapri develops.

What emerges above all is this rich vegetation, thanks to a variety of plants that envelops the landscape in colors. It is ideal for those who want to take a short excursion to discover the island, perhaps stopping at the highest point of the mountain for a photo shoot to print.

But for those who just want to grasp every nuance, there is the Anacapri – Monte Solaro chairlift that allows you to scrutinize every corner of this mountain. Over the centuries, human intervention has brought new life to the island’s cultural heritage.

Particularly popular is the area of Villa Jovis, where one of the residences of the Emperor Tiberius is located. The house has had two different functions over the years.

In addition to being his home, for a brief moment it was even the imperial seat, where Tiberius ruled for 11 years, from 26 to 37 AD Still talking about houses, in the 40s of the twentieth century it was built Villa Malaparte.

It is a pearl of modern architecture, not only because of its structure. It is the position that puts it at the center of the scene, placed in the exact border of a promontory of Capri.

An example that underlines the importance and respect for the natural landscape when it comes to building something absolutely modern. A more beautiful scene from Godard’s Contempt will be shot in that central staircase, starring Michel Piccoli and Brigitte Bardot.

CAPRI BY NIGHT
Capri never goes out. Vitality and energy also spreads towards the evening, when sunlight gives way to the moon. After a day spent on the beach, or discovering the great attractions of the area, there are many places ready to attract guests to the island, offering the best of the area’s culinary tradition and local entertainment.

So where do we start from? The Hotel Mamela, in addition to being strategic during the day, is located near the Piazzetta of Capri (Piazza Umberto I). It is the center of the aperitif, the meeting place before dinner or the big evening.

You can really indulge yourself, given the quantity and quality offered by each place. To experience a summer atmosphere surrounded by the modern buildings of the square, Small Bar, Coffee Case, Gran Caffè Vuotto and Bar Tiberio are the fantastic four of this first evening in Capri.

Going up the steps of the clock tower, near Piazza Umberto I there is the From Pulalli Wine Bar & Restaurant, where, in addition to the part dedicated to cocktails, it is possible to stop for dinner. Moving from the central square, you will find the Jacky Bar, among the most popular in the area.

To the Funicular Bar you can drink your aperitif with a full gaze on the Gulf of Naples, while at Bar Faro you can take advantage of a suggestive sunset in the company of friends, and a good drink.

After the aperitif time, the nightlife finally comes alive with the best of the entertainment offered by the island. The advice is to pass at least once heart and soul. It is considered the place par excellence of Capri.

A historic area to experience an evening with the best of live music and entertainment. The host, the artist Guido Lembo, will welcome you. If, on the other hand, the interest shifts towards discos, in Capri there is the Number One and Number Two.

Both with hearts beating for music, but with different passions. The first focuses on live music; the second focuses on dance music.

A welcoming place with a great atmosphere is here green Lantern, a historical place of Anacapri which stands out from the others for being carved out of the rock, which makes it practically unique.

The VV Club Capri it is a very popular place where you can spend a pleasant evening in the company of local and international guests.

The Qubè Cafe is a pub where you can taste excellent craft beers, while for wine lovers, the advice is everything La Capannina Wine Bar e , a restaurant that in the evening becomes an intimate and peaceful meeting place.

Rooms: 46

Price: from 415 EUR per night

Source: www.hotelmamela.com