Grecotel Olympia Riviera

This hotel was built in 2004 and is the ultimate elegant spa resort, inspired by the famed thermal springs of Kyllini. Aristocratic architecture and classic decor reflect the images of nearby Ancient Olympia. There are two beach pools with exotic landscaping and a paddling pool. The Thalasso therapy centre is lit up in the evening to create an ancient atmosphere. Family activities, a la carte dining and a host of sports and entertainment facilities can be found in the resort. In addition the hotel has a lobby with a 24-hour reception desk, a hotel safe, currency exchange, lift access, a café, bar and restaurant, a shop, a hairdressing salon, a play room and a TV room. Internet access and room and laundry services are available for an additional fee. Guests travelling by car can make use of the hotel car park.

The hotel has a total of 208 rooms. The hotel has spacious rooms with double beds, some of which have additional sofa beds, marble bathrooms and a luxurious touch. There are also Bungalow Garden rooms with king sized beds, or Deluxe Bungalow suites with open plan living rooms, a dressing area, a balcony, and fully equipped rooms, as well as a garden area. The Dream Villas are apartment-sized beachfront properties at beach/ pool level and contain a spacious master bedroom and luxuries such as exclusive natural cosmetics, among other commodities. All bedrooms are en suite and contain a direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, a radio and HiFi, a minibar, a mini fridge, a safe and a hairdryer. Rooms have balconies/terraces and air conditioning units that can be individually regulated.

There is a wide range of activities such as archery (fees apply), basketball, boccia, table tennis, beach volleyball, water polo and aerobics available. In the summer an international sand sculpturing event takes place and sand sculpturing workshops are also offered. For an additional fee, guests can take part in activities such as tennis, horse riding or water sports (surfing, wind surfing and catamarans, canoes and pedalos). Day time activities such as silk and t-shirt painting (extra charges apply for the equipment) are also available. Evening activities include hotel entertainment, folklore shows, dancing evenings and much more. The hotel also has a total of 4 swimming pools, including an indoor and an outdoor pool, a children's pool and a pool with seawater. There is a pool snack bar, a sauna, a steam bath and a massage service that can be taken advantage of for a small fee. In addition there are entertainment programmes for both adults and children.

The hotel offers guests an American gourmet breakfast buffet with a traditional corner offering local products and herb teas. A late continental breakfast is also served. Lunch is served either from a set menu or a la carte in the Gourmet Restaurant at the neighbouring Mandola Rosa. Dinner is served at the main Restaurant. Desserts are served from the extensive buffets. There is an a la carte menu provided in the Speciality Restaurant (table reservations necessary).