Strandhotels in Methoni

'I spent nearly 40 years writing about travel, so I know a thing or two about hotels. Filanthi is a special place in every way. Yes, the sea is right outside and there’s a great restaurant below, but it’s far more than that. This building has been in the same family for many generations (see story in photo) and is now run by a young woman named Eugenia, who has done a flawless job of preserving the charm of her great-grandfather’s home while blending it with artistic, modern touches, for example,...

'Lekker ontbijt op de kamer inbegrepen. Er mag wel wat meer variatie daar in komen. Uitstekende accomodatie met aparte ruime slaapkamer, twee badkamers. Soms duurde het lang voordat er warm water uit de kraan kwam. Elke dag schoonmaak en bed opmaken, heel fijn. Aanbevolen.'

'Personale cordiale. Hotel impeccabile '

'Accueil au top! Les propriétaires sont à l'écoute, disponibles, attentifs et toujours soucieux de la qualité de notre séjour. Chambre confortable, agréable, literie bonne. Chambre climatisée, télé. Salle de bain pratique (bonne pression de l'eau, eau chaude et produits de toilettes). Petit balcon agréable et calme. La situation de l'hôtel est vraiment idéale, 3 min à pied du château, 4 min à pied de la plage, un parking gratuit à 2min à pied, restaurants à proximité, et petites supérettes à...

'Perfect, thanks. Very good beds!'

'We stayed 5 nights in Methoni and 2 at Fiona's other property up in the olive groves of Gialova. Both were fantastic and a great mix and match for our wonderful holiday in the Peloponnese. Our Methoni stay felt as traditional as it gets! A beautifully rustic and welcoming home with loads of space and character. Lizards in the gorgeous back garden, church bells at regular(ish) intervals and comfy beds in cool rooms. Best of all, Fiona was bang on time for check in, charming, warm, funny and...