Frequently asked questions

Q) What does Aminta mean?

A) Torquato Tasso, the greatest Italian poet of the late Renaissance,  was born in Sorrento in 1544. His first important poem was the pastoral drama "AMINTA" which proposes a simple happy life dominated by the tender passion of love. Aminta, a male shepherd, was the main character in the poem.

Q) Do you have a car parking?

A) We have a parking for cars free of charge. Parking spaces cannot be booked in advance.

Q) Do rates include taxes and service charges?

A) Rates on our website include of all applicable taxes and service charges. There are no booking fees or any other hidden or extra costs. 

Q) Do you accept credit cards?

A) The following credit cards are accepted: Visa, Visa Electron, Mastercard, Eurocard, American Express, Diners Club, and Maestro.

 
Q) Do you have a dress code for dinner?

A) Dinner attire is casual (no men's shorts allowed)

 
Q) Do you have a laundry service?

A) Laundry service is available Monday to Friday, with delivery in 48 hours

 
Q) Do you have irons and ironing boards?

A) We have a limited number of irons and ironing boards available for all guests.

Q) Is internet available?

A) We offer free, unlimited Wi-Fi access in public areas and in all bedrooms. Wired connection is also available in all bedrooms. We also have 2 computers available for all guests by the reception.
 
Q) I have special dietary needs. Do you have anything I can eat?

A) We are very pleased to inform you that almost all special diet needs can be catered to

 
Q) I red that tables are shared in the dining room, is it correct?

A) If you book a package holiday through a Tour Operator, there is a good possibility that you will share a table with other clients.

Q) I have booked a twin room can I have a double bed instead?

A) Twin rooms have 2 single beds that can be put together to equal European King size-bed

Q) Do the rooms have a fridge?

A) Each room has its own minibar. The items consumed are automatically charged to the room bill and restocked every morning. If you want to use the minibar as a fridge, meaning placing items bought outside the hotel, we will charge on your room bill  € 3.50 daily charge as fridge hire. Of course there is no charge if you use it for baby food or medicines.

Q) Do the rooms have coffee and tea facilities?

A) Only the rooms in our annex Villa Aminta have coffee and tea facilities

 
Q) Do the rooms have a safe deposit box and is there a charge?

A) Safe deposit boxes are available in each bedroom. There is no charge for the use of the safe, only a € 5.00 deposit is required for the key, which will be returned when you bring back the key at the end of the service.

 
Q) Do the rooms with a bathtub have a shower also?

A) All rooms with a bathtub have shower attachment.

 
Q) Do the rooms have hairdryers?

A) All rooms have hayrdryers.

 
Q) Do you have sunbeds around the swimming pool and is there a charge?

A) We have a limited number of sunbeds available. With a small daily charge of 4 Euros, you can book your sunbed for the day, in your favourite spot, without rushing down to put your towel on the bed in the morning. The price includes also the pool towel.
Deckchairs and sun umbrellas are free of charge.

Q) What electrical plug and voltage is used in Italy?

A) Electricity in Italy, as in the rest of Europe, comes out of the wall socket at 220 volts alternating at a 50 cycles per second. In the US, electricity comes out of the wall socket at 110 volts, alternating at 60 cycles per second. Not only the voltages and frequencies, but the sockets themselves are different. You can get along with just a plug converter for many of today's small electrical devices designed to run on dual voltages. Devices like this include most laptops, most recently produced battery chargers, and many small, electrical gadgets, especially those designed for world travel. You can check the back of the device or the "power brick" for the electrical input specifications.

Q) Do you provide plug adapters?

A) We can provide plug adapters. We do not provide power converters.