Near Piazza Tasso and Sorrento’s clifftop centre, Ara Maris occupies a restored building shaped as a contemporary retreat around gardens, art and Mediterranean light. Rooms and suites use curved forms, natural stone and warm neutral tones, with selected terraces looking towards the Bay of Naples. The outdoor pool is set within a planted garden, while Thala spa introduces treatment rooms, a hammam and an indoor water circuit. Cora restaurant, a relaxed bistrot and Lumi Sky Lounge provide different settings through the day, with the rooftop opening above Sorrento’s tiled roofs towards the sea.