Kinsterna Hotel

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.