A definitive list of the best hotels in Peloponnese

Greece’s charming alternative to the Cyclades is rustic but equally cool and lush. Peloponnese has a great hotel list!

Unpopular opinion: sure, the islands are cool, but have you ever visited Peloponnese in the summer? I mean, I get it, all Greeks do- even we are ourselves stunned by the beauty of our islands and they are a well-deserved must for tourists every year. But there is also a charming alternative, combining nature, clear waters and peaceful atmosphere in Southern Greece. Apart from the world-famous Costa Navarino, Peloponnese features some stunning hotels, more on the rustic side and ideal for a chill holiday.

Below, discover the list with the best hotels in Peloponnese and get ready to extend your bucket list:

Kyrimai Hotel * Mani

When you just can not get enough of the view

Also known as “the” room with a view or #balconygoals in my personal travel diary, Kyrimai hotel makes you feel that you have traveled back in time and live at a belle epoque mansion. The legendary suite 301 seems literally suspended over water and offers a stunning view of picturesque Mani. It is also one of the most famous and awarded historic hotels of Europe, having been standing for two centuries at the tip of Gerolimenas village. Except for the excellent services, the gastronomic experience is another reason to visit this beautiful hotel.

See more about this awesome room with a view here

Costa Navarino * Messinia

Often the hotel of choice of famous Hollywood stars and celebrities, Costa Navarino is one of the most exclusive resorts in Greece, a true Messinian paradise! Home to two 5 star hotels, The Romanos and The Westin resort as well as Greece’s first signature golf course The Dunes Course, Costa Navarino creates its own micro-world, one you want to get lost into. There I had some of the most outstanding hotel experiences, such as walking the Philosophy Walk, relaxing at the Anazoe Spa and tasting heavenly dishes in the insta-famous Barbouni restaurant.

Opora Country Living * Argolida

Picture the loveliest country house, a stone two-storeyed cottage, straight from a fairy-tale book, with its beautiful garden and perfectly manicured grass. Put it in an orange grove with a hidden outdoor pool. Now, get inside the house and see the coziest living room, filled with fluffy sofas and modern design items. Add the sound of the crackling fire in the fireplace as well as cool jazz melodies coming from a Marshall speaker. Walk up the wooden staircase and discover the heart of this love nest, a spacious attic bedroom with balconies and little windows. Now, let me tell you that you are not in the middle of a meditation session but you are reading an accurate description of the Master Country Living House of Opora Country Living, See more here!

Tainaron Blue Retreat * Mani

Housed in a tall traditional Maniot stoned tower, perched on a steep slope, near Vathia (the famous abandoned village of Mani), Tainaron Blue has both the looks and the interesting backstory. An early 19th-century castle-like building was transformed to an expertly renovated three-room hotel, full of intriguing design details. Thick stone walls, tiny windows, small wooden staircases and hidden trapdoors on the interior combine with view-gazing spots outdoors; patios and terraces with sunbeds, dining and lounging areas, plus an infinity pool. For anyone who seeks time, rest and space at a magical setting, this is a must.

Euphoria Retreat * Mystras

Euphoria Retreat, Peloponnese Greece

The first holistic wellbeing destination spa in Greece, Euphoria Retreat sounds like (and is) the perfect destination for wellness lovers. Situated in a valley on the edge of the Byzantine town of Mystras, a 13th century Unesco World Heritage site, a backdrop of mountains, citrus and orange groves offer spectacular scenery. There, the spa offers a unique blend of treatments and experiences using Ancient Greek and Chinese philosophies and medicines. The spa is itself a remarkable architectural achievement, with a 25 metre Waterwell, a Sphere Pool, a Byzantine Hammam and a Tepidarium among its facilities.

Kinsterna Hotel * Monemvasia

What can you say about a secluded, atmospheric, immaculately renovated Byzantine mansion of the 13th century surrounded by vineyards and olive groves? Apparently there are some more things, such as Kinsterna Hotel’s jaw-dropping location: just a few miles away from Monemvasia, the famous medieval castle city with a rich history and strong local identity. The hotel is infused with history, with canon holes and dark catacomb cells maintained and cleverly used in the decoration to the old cistern that gave the name to the hotel, the trademark of the place that sits in the middle of the central yard and feeds the beautiful infinity pool with fresh spring water.

Dexamenes * Kourouta

At the reception

Situated at Κourouta, an area of the Peloponnese with undeniable natural beauty yet mainstream aesthetics, Dexamenes Seaside really constitutes a parallel universe. A design oasis was created where there used to be a wine factory with wine tanks made of concrete, a place from the early days of the Greek industry that remained untouched for decades. One of the most prominent architectural studios in Greece, the K studio team together with the visionary owner Nikos Karaflos planned and executed the project of the repurposing in an immaculate way. The rectangular tanks, resembling hollow concrete cubes, hermetically sealed on all sides, were converted into beachfront suites after they were cut open on the one side so as to gain an unobstructed view as well as access to the sea.

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Villa Vager Mani * Mantineia

Our private terrace

An old 1858 stone mansion in the heart of a tiny traditional village that has been designated by the Greek Ministry of Culture as ‘a work of art’ and a historical monument, is an excellent example of a post-revolution residence in north Mani. The idea behind its recent renovation by the Vager family has been to restore it to its original glory by combining its unique character and original elements with modern enhancements that converted it into a luxury boutique hotel. See more here

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