The Best Hotels in Peloponnese

Featured amongst the 65 Best New Hotels in Conde Nast Traveller's Hot List 2011, Kinsterna Hotel offers boutique accommodation with privileged views of the castle of Monemvasia and the endless blue of the Aegean.

Set within a restored Byzantine mansion, the suites and rooms have been authentically furnished and designed to reflect the building’s history.

All rooms are individually designed and equipped to the finest detail; flat screen TVs, branded bathroom amenities, bathrobes and slippers, heated towel rack, scales, pillow menu and internet connection are standard.

Guests can start their day with a Greek Breakfast with delectable in-season products coming mostly from the mansion’s gardens, such as virgin olive oil, citrus fruits and vegetables. The gourmet restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine using hand-picked ingredients with contemporary twists, whereas the appealing Spa offers a variety of treatments including a traditional hammam. A restaurant offering more casual dining options is also available.

Kinsterna Hotel features a truly unique signature swimming pool. The freshwater spring emerges from the basement and eventually forms a river-like swimming pool with private relaxation areas. A swimming pool solely available to families with children is also featured.

The pool bar serves delicious salads, sandwiches, cocktails and fresh fruit juices in a relaxing and inspiring setting.

Guests can visit the castle-city of Monemvasia, the famous beach of Simos at Elafonisos, the unique port of Gerakas or Kastania Caves offering countless and rare geological formations. Kinsterna Hotel also offers a range of activities that familiarize guests with the history of the mansion and the surrounding area.

The closest airport is Kalamata Airport, a 2 and a half hour away.

WHITE DONKEY BOUTIQUE Hotel features a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Chrani. This 4-star hotel offers free shuttle to/from the beach (9:00-17:00) and room service. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk.

A buffet breakfast is available each morning at WHITE DONKEY BOUTIQUE Hotel. You can also have lunch a la carte (13:00 PM -18:00 PM) and enjoy a 4-course dinner (19:30 PM - 21:30 PM).

All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bath, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel the rooms include a wardrobe and a private bathroom.

A buffet breakfast is available each morning at WHITE DONKEY BOUTIQUE Hotel.

The accommodation offers a barbecue and a free beach shuttle. Bike hire and car hire are available at WHITE DONKEY BOUTIQUE Hotel and the area is popular for hiking and snorkelling.

Rikia is 42 km from the hotel, while Kalamata is 37 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kalamata Captain Vassilis Constantakopoulos, 25 km from WHITE DONKEY BOUTIQUE Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Strategically located in the centre of Limeni, Pirgos Mavromichali is a restored 18th-century tower overlooking the picturesque bay. It offers elegant, stone-built accommodation and provides free, on-site parking and free WiFi in public areas.

Featuring wooden floors and vaulted ceilings, Mavromichali rooms and suites offer views of the sea or the traditional courtyard. They are equipped with Cocomat furniture, mattresses, pillows, linens, towels, a flat-screen TV and minibar. Bathrobes, slippers and Korres cosmetics are offered free of charge. Other facilities include a sun terrace.

Traditional breakfast is served at the monastery-style dining room or the stone-paved verandas. It includes homemade bread and marmalades, omelets, pastries and local delicacies. Guests can enjoy a drink or a coffee at the on-site bar or a meal at the on-site restaurant, both exclusively for hotel guests.

The town of Areopoli is at 5 km, while the nearest bus stop can be reached within 120 metres. Kalamata is at a distance of 77 km from Pirgos Mavromichali.

Opora Country Living is set in Nafplio and features a pool with a view and mountain views. The property has pool and garden views, and is 10 km from Archaeological Museum of Nafplion. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service.

The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, slippers and a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with a hair dryer, units at the country house also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a terrace. At the country house, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of hiking.

Akronafplia Castle is 10 km from the country house, while Nafplio Syntagma Square is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Kalamata International Airport, 146 km from Opora Country Living.

Set in well-tended gardens bordered by olive trees, Anthemion Suites and Villas lies within 800 metres from Nafplion’s Old Town. Facilities include a heated swimming pool, bar, modern restaurant and private parking.

All rooms are fitted with a flat screen TV ,a fridge,a kettle,a,shower and desk,wardrobe and private bathroom. Most open to balconies and some offer wide views to the surrounding countryside across Palamidi and the city of Nafplion. Air conditioning comes standard.

Guest can start their day with a buffet breakfast served daily at the on site restaurant,where they can also taste healthy,locally inspired dishes for lunch or dinner.

Anthemion Suites and Villas is convenient for day trips to the archaeological sites of Epidavros and Mycenae. Karathona Beach is a 10-minute drive away, while Palamidi Castle is within walking distance.

Set in an idyllic beachfront location in Messinia, the Westin Resort boasts a hydrotherapy spa, an on-site golf course and 123 private infinity pools. All elegant rooms come with flat-screen TVs.

Inspired by old Messinian mansions, the resort's villa clusters use natural stone and local design elements, in perfect harmony with the virgin sandy beach and pristine hillside landscape.

Decorated with contemporary furniture, light wood and muted tones of sea and sand, each of Costa Navarino’s guest rooms features a private balcony overlooking the resorts’ olive groves and landscaped gardens.

The Westin Resort’s guests can enjoy a relaxing al fresco lunch, poolside refreshments and evening cocktails. Morias restaurant features a fresh-waffles-and-pancake station, while a wide variety of aromatic teas is served at the 1827 Lounge and Bar.

Guests can indulge at the Anazoe Spa or play a game of golf at the on-site Dunes Golf Course. Children will be delighted at the kids’ golf and kids’ tennis courts, the Navarino’s unique Sandcastle and the Cocoon playroom.

UNESCO World Heritage List sites, including famous Olympia, Mystras and the Temple of Apollo Epicurius, as well as Ancient Messini, the Palace of Nestor, are all within driving distance.

Set on a breathtaking stretch of sandy beach in the region of Messinia, The Romanos has 2 golf courses. A fitness centre with indoor pool is featured.

The exquisitely furnished rooms perfectly blend traditional Greek design with contemporary amenities. Each of the light-filled suites has a private pool.

The breakfast is a real feast including local honey. culinary delights range from Italian and Pan Asian restaurants, to a Souvlakerie stand and a Greek restaurant complete with a well-stocked wine cellar. Chill-out bars provide ideal places to relax while taking in the spectacular views.

The Anazoe Spa offers Far Eastern and Greek inspired treatments. Indoor activities available include squash and basketball, as well as areas for meditation and workout classes.

Guests are encouraged to discover the beauty and culture of Messinia and participate in traditional activities ranging from the art of olive-oil to wine-making.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including famous Olympia, Mystras and the Temple of Apollo Epicurius are all within driving distance.

Located in Kalamata, 700 metres from Kalamata Beach, Grand Hotel Kalamata provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Every room is equipped with a kettle, while selected rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also offer city views. At Grand Hotel Kalamata each room has bed linen and towels.

An à la carte breakfast is available daily at the accommodation.

Municipal Railway Park of Kalamata is 700 metres from Grand Hotel Kalamata, while Pantazopoulio Cultural Center is 1.9 km away. The nearest airport is Kalamata International Airport, 10 km from the hotel.

Lying on a private beach, a 30-minute drive away from the village of Monemvasia, Alas Resort & Spa offers 5-star accommodation with views over the Laconic Gulf. It includes a large pool, a wellness centre and a seaside Mediterranean restaurant.

Alas rooms are elegantly decorated in earthy colours opening out to private balconies. They come with a flat-screen, satellite TV and minibar. In the bathrooms, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Decorated in harmony with the natural surroundings, Elia Restaurant prepares dishes with local products which guests can enjoy while overlooking the sea. A snack bar is also available by the pool.

Guests can spend relaxing moments at the hotel’s spa facilities, which include a hammam, a sauna and a hot tub at an extra cost. A fitness centre is also available for the more active guests.

Within a 40-minute drive, guests can visit the scenic village of Githeio, while Dirou Caves are a 90-minute drive away. The town of Sparti can be reached within a 55-minute drive. Free WiFi is available throughout and free private parking is possible.

Set in Kalamata, 1.2 km from Paralia Verga, Messinian Icon Hotel & Suites offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms are equipped with a balcony with a sea view.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms feature bed linen.

Guests at Messinian Icon Hotel & Suites can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

Almyros Beach is 1.7 km from the accommodation, while Kalamata Beach is 2.8 km from the property. Kalamata International Airport is 17 km away.

Located in Mystras, Mystras Grand Palace Resort & Spa has free bikes and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. The 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The hotel features a restaurant, and Mystras is an 11-minute walk away.

At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a terrace. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV, and some rooms also offer a mountain view. The rooms are equipped with a seating area.

A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area.

The property has a hot tub, a sauna and a fitness centre. Hiking is among the activities that guests can enjoy near Mystras Grand Palace Resort & Spa.

Speaking German, English and Russian, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area at the reception.

Kalamata Airport is 66 km away.

Set in Nafplio and with Arvanitia Beach reachable within 1.5 km, Ennea Muses Rooms and Suites offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and room service. Certain units at the property feature a patio with a city view.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a toaster, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Selected rooms will provide you with a kitchenette with an oven and a minibar. At Ennea Muses Rooms and Suites all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.

A continental breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation.

Popular points of interest near Ennea Muses Rooms and Suites include Akronafplia Castle, Archaeological Museum of Nafplion and Nafplio Syntagma Square. The nearest airport is Kalamata International Airport, 141 km from the hotel.

Situated in Kalamata, Elysian Luxury Hotel and Spa is located on the beach and features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a bar. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a shared lounge and to a garden. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and a private bathroom.

Buffet and American breakfast options are available each morning at Elysian Luxury Hotel and Spa.

The accommodation offers a sun terrace.

Municipal Railway Park of Kalamata is 2.5 km from Elysian Luxury Hotel and Spa, while Public Library -Gallery of Kalamata is 3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kalamata Captain Vassilis Constantakopoulos Airport, 11 km from the hotel.

Situated 33 km from Mainalo, Hotel Archontiko Anyfanti offers 5-star accommodation in Zátouna and has a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Some units at the property have a balcony with a city view.

At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Ladonas River is 46 km from Hotel Archontiko Anyfanti. The nearest airport is Kalamata International Airport, 92 km from the accommodation.

Situated in Valtessiniko, 23 km from Mainalo, MANNA features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar.

Guest rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. All rooms in MANNA are fitted with a TV and a hairdryer.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Valtessiniko, like skiing and cycling.

Kalamata International Airport is 108 km from the property.

Situated in Mystras, 5.5 km from Leonida's Statue, Kyniska Palace Conference & Spa features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as an indoor pool. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Kyniska Palace Conference & Spa provides some rooms with mountain views, and each room is fitted with a balcony. At the accommodation rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Mystras is 5.6 km from Kyniska Palace Conference & Spa, while Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil in Sparta is 5.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kalamata International Airport, 97 km from the hotel.

Located in Pylos, 1.6 km from Gialova Beach, W Costa Navarino provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the various facilities of this property are a private beach area, a terrace and a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property.

Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. At W Costa Navarino you will find a restaurant serving Greek and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel.

The accommodation features amenities such as an on-site business centre, sauna and hammam.

Kalamata International Airport is 41 km away.

Located at the foot of Mount Taygetus and surrounded by its private forest, the 5-star Euphoria Retreat - A Holistic Wellbeing Destination Spa has a unique architectural design drawing inspiration from Byzantine architecture. With a specific philosophy aiming to provide physical and emotional transformation, the hotel offers personal consultants for wellness and nutrition, a variety of activities such as Yoga, Pilates and Detox therapies, and has a 3.000-m2 spa centre with a sphere indoor-outdoor pool .

The hotel's suites are elegantly decorated with designer furnishings, unique textiles and soft colours and come with a living room and luxurious onyx marble bathrooms. Most open to private balconies or terraces with views over the traditional settlement of Mystras, the surrounding citrus valley and the forest.

Guests can pamper themselves at the Euphoria Spa including a Tepidarium, Byzantine Hammam, Salt Room, Sphere Hydrotherapy pool, a marble steam room, outdoor California hot tub and a Finish sauna. Free access to Euphoria Spa and all daily scheduled fitness group activities is provided.

Extra services include a 24-hour front desk, meeting and banquet facilities and free WiFi access in the hotel suites. Staff at the front desk can arrange tours in nearby destinations and attractions, as well as hiking at the surrounding area. Free, on-site parking is provided.

The Archaeological Museum of Mystras is 2 km away, while Sparti Town is 5.5 km from Euphoria Retreat - A Holistic Wellbeing Destination Spa. The nearest airport is Kalamata Airport, 79 km from the property.

Located in Pylos, 2.8 km from Gialova Beach, Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. The accommodation features a private beach area, as well as a terrace and a bar. The accommodation offers a kids' club, room service and organising tours for guests.

Guest rooms include a safety deposit box.

The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving French, Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel.

The property has a hairdresser's and business centre. Staff speak German, Greek, English and Spanish at the 24-hour front desk.

Kalamata International Airport is 42 km away.

Dating back to 1870, this elegantly restored property enjoys a countryside setting in Mani. It offers a historic atmosphere, Creative Greek and International cuisine and country-chic rooms with antique furniture.

The vintage-style guest rooms are fitted with custom-made anatomic bedding and have Apivita toiletries.

A Greek breakfast is served on a wooden deck right on the sea. Creative Greek and International cuisine, prepared by the hotel’s chef are served at Kyrimai’s atmospheric restaurant.

The Kyrimai Hotel lies a few kilometres from the southernmost point of the Tainaro peninsula, where the Ionian Sea meets the Aegean.

This example of period architecture is a member of the Historic Hotels of Europe.