Kastri Location, Váthia, 23062, Greece
#1 of 2 hotels in Váthia
Guests' ChoiceBased on 46 hotel reviews
10Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Location
10.0
Facilities
9.9
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
9.5
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Reviewed: 28 October 2024
Aristeidis
GreeceStaying at Tainaron Blue Retreat was an absolute dream! It combines breathtaking mountain and sea views with a serene, rustic charm that’s impossible to forget. The room was luxurious with unique decor and attention to every detail. The food was equally spectacular, with local, fresh ingredients that highlighted Mani’s culinary heritage. Dining under olive trees was unforgettable. This place is a hidden gem that beautifully combines history, nature, and luxury.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 9 October 2024
Simon
United KingdomIt was perfect
HEAVENLY. This place is a gem, an extremely special and unique stay in a fabulously restored old Tower, with so much attention to detail; note the stone mortar is the best! It is located in an unbelievably beautiful spot on the Mani peninsula. Food, incredibly delicious and beautiful. Costa the owner, and the architect is completely brilliant and all the staff are courteous. Thank you.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 7 October 2024
Madeline
AustraliaThere was little not to be liked.
I enjoyed its history, position, the ambience and the attention to detail.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 12 September 2024
Sophie
United KingdomNothing.
We booked this hotel wanting absolute serenity and relaxation and it delivered 100%. The size of the property is perfect for those looking to escape - only 4 rooms - and the aspect and views are breathtaking. Photos do not do it justice. The rooms are well sized given that the hotel is an old Mani Tower. Because of the size it feels like most of the shared space around the pool area is private. Special mention to go to owner Kostas who has bought this place to life - he is engaging, knowledgeable about the local area and passionate about the region and his guests hospitality. We did quite a bit of exploring during our stay but it would be perfectly possible to spend your entire stay within the walls of the property and have your every need catered for. The food we had on our first night was delicious, and so to was the breakfast every morning. We have been hesitant to mention the address to too many people only because we selfishly want it to remain a hidden gem! We can’t wait to come back and stay again and enjoy Deep Mani knowing that we have paradise to go back to at the end of a day exploring.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 4 September 2024
Michal
IsraelThe location, the service standards and the dinner were all exceptional! Costas is lovely and very helpful.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 August 2024
Hans
AustriaThis place is perfect down to the last details
Extraordinary place, setting and service
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 18 July 2024
Rüdiger
GermanyEverything is exclusive and unique. Every single detail is designed with taste and with keeping the environment in mind.
What an amazing experience! The views, the food, the hospitality….one of the best places we have ever been! We will come back as soon as we can. An unforgettable stay!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 16 July 2024
Ismet
TurkeyExceptional Tower House Hotel with beautiful views and a comfortable master suite. Mr. Costas the owner’s attention to every detail and his super suggestions around the peninsula. Amazing breakfast. Original and super delicious dinner menu. Tainaron Blue Retreat is one of the rare places on earth where I would like to return back definetely.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 16 July 2024
Maria
ColombiaEverything
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 3 July 2024
Anne
BelgiumNothing
We travelled a lot , everywhere in the world but this setting and stay are beyond everything we have seen : the beauty, the setting, the friendliness and unusual vibe which makes everything perfect or more than perfect ; we never go twice to the same place as there is so much to be seen in the world but as to this place I can only say: we will come back. Thank you Costas and team for an unforgettable experience
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 28 June 2024
Jenny
AustraliaA wonderful experience ,always to remember.Stunning views and location in the rugged Mani landscape .exceptional staff and beautiful carefully created dining .Breakfast was a refined experience and dinners were perfect sitting under the olive tees watching the sunset over the beautiful calm warm sea .There are only 3 rooms in the tower with separate dining areas for each guests .A beautiful small infinity pool to enjoy .Nice beach to swim nearby Kostas our host was a wonderful source of information.We have great respect for what he has created.Tainaron Blue is one the most special places that we have travelled to .It is refreshing to find such places in our world
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Rene
GermanyAmazing Host, Very kind staff and the desire to make your stay as memorable as possible. During the day, swallows sometimes dance around the breeze and dip into the pool, like out of a Disney movie
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Haydee
GermanyRoom was a little tight, but it’s the one we selected.
There are man things to like, including: the drive to the hotel, the architecture, the amazing view, the cleanliness, the delicious food, and the amicable staff. The proximity to Marmari beach and the Tainaron Cape was great. Most importantly, Kostas and his staff are amazing hosts.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Michael
United StatesThe tower room is a little hard to get in and out of, due to stairs and low entranceway. The room is also on 2 levels, which makes it hard to appreciate the total size. We would try a different room next time.
Great, scenic location, super friendly and knowledgeable host/owner and super helpful staff. The food was awesome, we had a spectacular dinner and the setting is magical. Breakfast was an incredible, unique experience.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Nicoleta
GreeceSecluded, quiet,amazing view a place to relax and spoil yourself Unbeatable views in traditional stone rooms !! The owner Kostas is passionate for his concept Food is unforgettable we are definitely going to be visinting again Tainaron blue !!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Joost
NetherlandsCannot think of anything
The wonderful location, the old beautifully restored old Mani tower, the intimacy of the place with only four rooms, the exquisite dinners and the elaborate breakfasts, the wonderful and very attentive host and the four other staff members.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Nebojsa
SerbiaMani is "Greece within Greece", and Tainaron Blue is like "a small Mani inside Mani". If you want to really live, see, feel and taste Mani then Tainaron Blue is that one place to be. Outstanding, impeccable, stunning. Many thanks to Kostas who is doing an impressive work here. What a Retreat!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 October 2023
Chloé
FranceThe Tainaron Blue Retreat hotel is a magical place: the surroundings and the view are magnificent, the hotel is very charming, combining modernity and tradition, and Kostas and his team were incredible kind and helpful. The food is amazing!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Hugh
United KingdomIt’s absurdly expensive.
It’s a quite extraordinary position which it exploits brilliantly. The staff are superb and the breakfasts incredible.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Stephan
GermanyCostas is an excellent host and the breakfast extraordinary His authentic perfectly detailed renovation is a healing for the raw beauty of the mani peninsula
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Panagiotis
GreeceAn amazing, dreamy place that stands like an oasis of peace and serenity amidst the rugged and harsh terrain of Mani. Even more impressive than the structure itself and the breathtaking view was the treatment we received by the staff who did everything to make us feel like royalty.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
George
United KingdomA great stay in a friendly and welcoming hotel. The whole team were superb, very attentive and yet very discreet.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Emilie
FranceBig crush for Kostas’s place - as beautiful as on the pictures - even more once you are in front of the unique sea view - we stayed 3 nights and I think one more would have been the perfect time to plenty enjoy Tainaron blue’s spot. We slept in the tour - A very unique experience which is part of the place’s charm - you have the feeling to sleep in a lighthouse - but with all the expected comfort you are looking for during holidays - if you are very very tall, it might be a bit narrow - with my husband we are both tall (1m85 and 1m75) and it was fine - anyway there are three other rooms where to stay ! Kostas and his team are doing everything to make you feel good and they think about all small, but important, details that make your stay special. And the food... no words how all the starters, mains and desserts were delicious - everything is home made and all receipes are refined. ( I am gluten free and they kindly found alternatives for me ) What we loved about this place is how peaceful it is - it was our first time in Greece and we started with the discover of Vathia’s area - best decision. It is still very preserved, several beautiful not busy coves - you feel very lucky to be part of the few to discover the landscapes and enjoy the sea. Tainaron blue’s hotel is the kind of spot you would like to keep for you !
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 July 2023
Andries
BelgiumMultiple cleanings and change of towels a day. Exceptional food and incredible views. Really nice pool and great staff.
Stayed in July 2023
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