Best Pool Hotels in Athens

Featured among the 65 Best New Hotels in Conde Nast Traveler's Hot List 2011, Kinsterna Hotel offers boutique accommodations 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.

- "amazing. i will return" - "You Need to experience Kinsterna Hotel!" - "Fabulous, looking forward to going back." - "Best experience ever!!" - "Perfect weekend away, only wish we could have stayed longer" - "Such a warm welcome from George and the entire team - outstanding service, food and ambience" - "Brilliant place." - "Hope to return" - "A authentic greek paradise" - "Wonderful stay. Would definitely come back !"

Nestled on the shores of Loch Lein, The Lake Hotel has magnificent mountain views. Just 1.2 mi from Killarney, a restaurant and the hotel has rooms with attached bathroom. Rooms at the 4-star family-run hotel have baths and shower. They also have satellite TVs, hair dryers and most rooms have countryside views, some have balconies. Morning coffee is served in the Sun Lounge while traditional breakfasts are available in the dining room. Fine Irish cuisine is on the menu at Castlelough Restaurant which overlooks the gardens. The Lake Hotel has been welcoming guests since 1820 and Queen Victoria stayed there in 1861. Wander down its ancient pathways to the ruins of the 12th-century McCarthy Mor Castle. Enjoy a drink at the elegant Devil’s Punch Bowl Bar, which is named after a Lake on Mangerton Mountain which is visible from the bar. Our Lake Thermal Suite is now open to residents. There is a charge of €20.00 per person for 1.5 hours. Advance booking is required.

- "Phenomenal" - "Great staff wonderful location" - "Great value, classic hotel with old school charm but very modern amenities." - "A fabulous stay, which made our visit top notch" - "Very relaxing & enjoyable" - "Has the most beautiful views, 10/10 would stay again." - "Wonderful hotel. Very comfortable."

Located in the heart of Athens, just 656 feet from Syntagma Square, the modern Electra Metropolis features a small, rooftop pool with waterfall effect, and a sun terrace with views over the city. Gourmet dishes and refreshing cocktails can be enjoyed at the top-floor restaurant or at the M Bar offering panoramic views over the Acropolis. The elegant rooms and suites at Electra Metropolis feature modern decor, wooden floors and warm tones. Each includes a marble-tiled bathroom with hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers and luxurious Frederic Malle toiletries. A work desk, 40'' Smart TV with satellite channels, a laptop safe and a mini bar are standard. Free WiFi access is provided throughout. A retro-style lounge area, where guests can enjoy a coffee or a drink, is featured at the unique sky-light atrium decorated with Fassianos artwork and located at the center of the building. Guests can also taste Mediterranean flavors at the ground-floor bistro featuring an open kitchen. Extra services include a 24-hour front desk, room service and daily turndown service. Restaurants, bars and shops can be found just steps from Electra Metropolis, while the scenic Plaka area can be reached within a 10-minute walk. The nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, 21 mi from the property.

- "Not long enough!" - "A perfect start to our holiday in Greece" - "We had a wonderful experience at breakfast and loved looking a the the Acropolis morning and night." - "Beautiful - highly recommend" - "Amazing place and amazing location with the best view" - "My stay was fantastic in your beautiful hotel Thank you for your services!" - "Location, location, location!" - "Exceptional" - "One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in…"

Experience the perfect blend of traditional elegance and modern luxury at Hotel Du Lac Congress Center & Spa, ideally located beside the serene Pamvotida Lake. Our hotel offers elegantly appointed rooms, combining classic decor with contemporary 5-star amenities, including complimentary Internet access. Immerse yourself in relaxation at our spa center, complete with a sauna and steam room, or take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool. Enjoy the chic ambiance of our café-bar or unwind on the spacious terrace, overlooking the pool. Each air-conditioned room at Hotel du Lac, is a haven of luxury, featuring lavish furnishings and splendid views of the lake or our beautifully landscaped gardens. Amenities include a state-of-the-art LCD TV with satellite channels, a laptop-compatible safe box, and a mini-bar. The marble bathrooms are a touch of opulence, providing bathrobes and slippers for your comfort. Delight your palate at La Buvette alla day café-ba and indulge in a selection of drinks and snacks, boasting breathtaking views of Pamvotida Lake. Our in-house restaurant Du Sel, serves a delectable blend of local and international quality dishes. Located just a 15-minute walk from Ioannina’s vibrant center and its historical castle, Hotel Du Lac Congress Center & Spa is the ideal destination for both leisure and business travelers. Guests can take advantage of our complimentary private parking, making exploration of the town effortless.

- "Amazing, very welcoming hotel, highly recommended" - "Will definitely be coming back." - "Awesome hotel in Ioannina" - "One of the best hotels in the city" - "Nice stay definitely will return" - "Fabulous lake side hotel, true 5 star experience"

With a great location in the center of Plaka, facing the Acropolis, this 5-star hotel offers personalized service, a beautiful rooftop pool and well-furnished rooms with a buffet breakfast included. Electra Palace Hotel Athens is within walking distance of most of Athens' main attractions. Syntagma Square is less than a 5-minute walk away and the parliament and shopping districts are nearby. The spacious rooms come with air conditioning and satellite TV. Thoughtful touches also include bathrobes and slippers. Some rooms offer direct views of the Acropolis. Guests can start their day with Greek Breakfast provided in the dining area. Electra Palace Hotel's rooftop has a lovely pool area and a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant's terrace looks directly to the Acropolis. The helpful staff at Electra Palace is happy to offer local information and advice. Guests can also use the hotel's spa facilities, including an indoor pool and sauna.

- "Fabulous" - "Wonderful" - "Beautiful classical hotel in the heart of Plaka!" - "Perfect hotel in Athens" - "Wonderful!" - "Great location and stay" - "Excellent hotel in a great location." - "Second Visit. First Class View." - "Fabulous location, perfect hotel, everything you would expect from 5 stars" - "I will refer and stay once again if I visit Athens." - "Very enjoyable" - "Amazing!!" - "Central to all the sights of Athens."

Set amid a landscape garden decorated with artworks, Neptune Hotel features 5 swimming pools and 7 bars, within 3.1 mi from Mastichari Village in Kos. The beachfront hotel complex offers a variety of sports and leisure activities, such as tennis courts, badminton and a spa center. The air-conditioned rooms and apartments of Neptune open to a balcony or a patio overlooking the Aegean Sea or the garden. Elegantly decorated with well-chosen furnishings and soft colors, each unit has an LCD satellite TV and a fridge. Coffee-and-tea making facilities, bathrobes and slippers, as well as free toiletries are provided. Greek breakfast is served daily at the dining area. The 5 on-site restaurants offer Greek and International flavors accompanied by a selection of fine wine. Cocktails, light snacks and fresh juices can also be enjoyed at any of the hotel’s bars. Guests can relax at the hotel’s secluded beach, while younger guests can enjoy themselves at the children’s pool, "The Kids Club" or at the games room. Massage treatments, sailing and surfing equipment and mountain bikes are provided. A beauty shop and a doctor’s office are also featured. Neptune Hotel is located 11 mi from Kos Town and Port and 5 mi from Hippocrates International Airport. Free private parking is possible on site and free WiFi is available in all hotel areas.

- "Modern, great amenities, but more amazing staff" - "Very nice property, great hospitality and amazing breakfast" - "Exceeded expectations!" - "Wonderful end to our trip to Greece." - "Superb hotel on Kos" - "wonderful, large and very clean resort" - "Great staff, wonderful quality and variety in breakfast buffet. People have to decide for their situation if the rate i" - "Nice hotel with good facilities" - "I recommend the hotel and suggest to buy half board option because it is quite hard to find place where to eat around."

Ideally located by Egnatia's interchange, the Epirus Lux Palace Hotel is a 5-star hotel, unique in its category in the wider region of north-western Greece. It features a huge, 500 m2 pool and offers free Wi-Fi in all areas and free private parking on site. The hotel features 200 exceptionally designed rooms and suites offering richly appointed living rooms and luxurious marbled bathrooms. All guests can enjoy breakfast served in the privacy of their rooms. At Cappuccini, the hotel’s gourmet restaurant, guests can indulge to some fine cuisine while enjoying live music shows. The hotel’s strategic location serves as the perfect base for those wishing to explore the surrounding area and visit the Lake of Ioannina , the picturesque Zagorohoria as well as several beaches of Epirus region.

- "Short stop in Ioannina" - "Could have stayed forever we enjoyed it so much!" - "I’m going back" - "Good breakfast. great rooms." - "Very relaxing. Lovely staff" - "We stayed here for one night while travelling via road from England to Turkey, it was very well placed for us and we enj" - "Great for pets, excellent people, value for money" - "Awesome and will definitely recommend the hotel and upon our return to Greece - will definitely stay"

Located in Athens, 2.7 miles from National Archaeological Museum of Athens, Green Suites Boutique Hotel has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a garden. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms include an electric tea pot, while some rooms also offer a terrace and others also have city views. All rooms feature a closet. Omonia Square is 3 miles from Green Suites Boutique Hotel, while Omonia Metro Station is 3 miles from the property. Eleftherios Venizelos Airport is 18 miles away.

- "Clean comfortable hotel with great staff" - "Beautiful hotel would recommend for a quiet stay!!" - "Overall pretty good" - "Relaxing stop on our way to other parts of Greece" - "Green Suites Boutique, Athens – Cozy, Eco-Friendly Stay" - "Lovely stay but careful when booking"

Rising above the shingle beach of Agios Fokas, this ultramodern 5-star hotel offers 3 outdoor pools, 1 of which is infinity, with panoramic decked terraces, a kids' pool and an indoor pool. Rooms have furnished sea-view verandas. Free WiFi is available in all areas. All rooms at the Michelangelo Resort & Spa are styled in smoothing, modern colours. Most include a seating area. Cable TV, WiFi and air conditioning are standard. Other amenities included a safe, bathrobes, slippers and luxury bath amenities. The spa features an indoor heated pool with hot tub, sauna and a steam room. You can also indulge yourself with one of the great massage treatments on offer. Guests can enjoy the sunset from one of the hotel's 3 outdoor swimming pools. A varied breakfast buffet is served at the elegant restaurant, overlooking the sea and the pool. A la carte dishes are available for breakfast and dinner. The dine around program enables guests to choose out of 3 restaurants for dinner. There is also a pool bar, a lobby bar, and a beach bar. Leisure facilities include a tennis court, basketball court, mini football and fully equipped fitness centre. Agios Fokas with its shingle beach, and Kos Town is 8 km away reached easily by a 10-minute bus ride.

- "Amazing view and clean" - "Thank you for the good experience!" - "We had a lovely time and this was our second visit." - "stunning hotel" - "Breathtaking views and beautiful infinity pool." - "Woderful hotel- unfortunately not a great beach" - "Amazing Infinity Pool" - "Average" - "Disappointing."

Located directly on the waterfront, the 5-star Astir Odysseus Kos Resort and Spa offers fine dining, 5 swimming pools, a spa with indoor pool and various sport facilities. It is just 3.1 mi from Tigaki village and the wonderful beach. Astir Odysseus rooms, maisonettes and suites are very spacious and each is equipped with LCD satellite TV and free WiFi access. Amenities also include coffee & tea making facilities and mini safe. Some have a shared or a private pool. The resort also offers a wide range of sports such as climbing wall, gym, beach volley, bike rentals, water polo, 5x5 mini soccer and tennis courts. A kids club with various activities and two playgrounds are provided for children. Achilleas Restaurant offers dining in buffet style. Barbecue buffet for lunch and à la carte menu for dinner is served at Taverna Argo. Moreover, international specialties are served for dinner at the sea front à la carte restaurant Ithaka. Gluten-free dishes are also available. Beverages, coffees and cocktails are offered at the pool bar Dawn and at the stylish Sirens Bar. Astir Odysseus Kos Resort and Spa is 3.1 mi from the main town of Kos and 12 mi from the airport. Within 8.1 mi, you can also visit the mountain village of Zia and enjoy the panoramic views. Free private parking is provided on site.

- "Loved our stay" - "The hotel is beautiful with numerous pools, great dining, and friendly staff." - "The staff were welcoming and helpful throughout the stay." - "A five star resort with the vibe and care of a family hotel" - "Excellent stay at this hotel which included luxury surroundings with a total relaxation vibe!" - "Fantastic experience - very friendly personnel" - "BEST FAMILY VACATION.. I'LL COME BACK SOON"

Located in the heart of Ioannina, this exclusive hotel offers fine dining, luxurious and elegant accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout. Grand Serai Congress and Spa rooms are soundproofed and have air conditioning and a TV. Guests can start the day with a complimentary breakfast. For a light lunch or dinner, guests can choose the restaurant. The bar features cocktails.

- "Enjoying Ioannis" - "Lovely friendly hotel" - "Excellent" - "Will go back" - "Excellent city getaway" - "A relaxing stay with traditional aesthetics in a central location" - "Relaxing weekend" - "Relaxing and welcoming Stay!" - "Wonderful place to stay, right in the heart of Ioannina. Great staff, luxurious accommodation." - "Excellent accomodation and great location" - "Grand regal hotel in central Ioannina"

Located within 1.9 mi from the Acropolis and close to Metro stations and the business district of Athens, the Atheneum Intercontinental features award-winning restaurants, a spa center and a 24-hour gym. The spacious, elegant rooms include marble bathrooms and a seating area. Featuring wooden furnishings, soft colors and carpets, all rooms at the Atheneum Intercontinental are equipped with 32’’ LCD satellite TVs, a work desk and coffee maker. Bathrooms are stocked with luxury toiletries, bathrobes and a scale. Some rooms feature artwork by Greek artists and Acropolis views. Executive Lounge is available in some rooms where check in services and breakflast/beverages are available. The Cafezoe Restaurant serves a rich buffet breakfast, international dishes, as well as Greek favorites. Mediterranean cuisine is served at the award-winning Premiere Restaurant located on the 10th floor, offering spectacular views of the Parthenon and the city of Athens. A variety of pastries and light meals is served at the fashionable Artlounge. Guests can swim in the 394 ft² pool or relax at the hot tub and sauna. Spa treatments include massages, facials, and masks by the exclusive Phytomer range. State-of-the-art Technogym cardiovascular equipment is available at the fitness center. The scenic Old Town of Athens, Plaka, is just 0.9 mi away. Ermou shopping area is within 1.2 mi. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is at 14 mi. Private parking is possible on site.

- "George and the other concierge (sorry didn't get his name), mature handsome man were absolutely amazing." - "My favourite hotel in Greece" - "Always amazing." - "Top Notch" - "Excellent service and very clean hotel" - "Skip the spa but join the Club" - "Great location, spacious room, clean bathroom" - "fantastic" - "A very comfortable and conveniently located hotel that contributed towards an enjoyable visit to Ath"

Mitsis Ramira is located along its private stretch of pebble beach on Psalidi, only 2.2 mi from Kos Town. Free sun beds and parasols are provided on the beach and next to its 2 pools. One of the pools features integrated hydromassage jets. The contemporary rooms are air conditioned, with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, mini fridge and balcony or terrace with outdoor furniture. Guests enjoy free use of the well-stocked mini-bar. American buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at the main restaurant. Special theme nights include Greek, Asian, Mediterranean and Mexican. A restaurant specializing in meats, Italian restaurant and 5 bars are also available. With a water sports center, the Ramira also features a mini soccer court, multipurpose court and tennis court. Young guests will enjoy the children’s pool, playground or games room. The recreation team organizes games, shows and competitions. Wi-Fi is free throughout. Mitsis Ramira is 17 mi from Kos Airport and there is a bus stop in front of the hotel. Private parking is available on site.

- "Absolutely brilliant." - "Great stay would recommend others" - "Highly relaxing, fun and delicious cocktails!" - "Overall a good hotel for a relaxing week however we did feel that much of the information online was quite misleading. F"

Zeus Essence Ramada by Wyndham Athens Hotel is located in Mati of Nea Makri, within walking distance from the small marina and right by the seafront. It features a sea-facing outdoor pool and offers guests free use of the on-site fitness center. A wellness center is also featured on site. Well located for excursions and trips, Zeus Essence Ramada by Wyndham Athens is 16 mi from downtown Athens and only 2.5 mi from Rafina Port. Athens International Airport is a 25-minute drive. Each with a balcony facing the sea or the gardens, Zeus Essence Ramada by Wyndham Athens guest rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, safe and a mini-fridge. The wellness center features a heated indoor pool, hot tub and hammam. Free access to the fitness room is offered, while beauty services and massage treatments are provided at an extra charge. The open-air restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner with a large variety of Mediterranean flavors. A poolside bar is open during the high season.

- "excellent" - "Very relaxing stay made better by the very hospitable staff" - "The staff were very helpful & kind they couldn’t do enough for you. They upgraded our room & gave us complimenta" - "Amazing hospitality" - "Excellent hotel right on the waterfront" - "perfect hotel ant sraf" - "One of the best hotels in Athens, and Alexandra and venia was very helpful and friendly" - "Great hospitality" - "Gorgeous paradise by the sea"