Athina Hotel

Have returned from a stay at Athina Apartments. We actually stayed in an apartment in Karavomylos village owned by Makis. It was spotlessly clean with fresh towels daily. Makis was so helpful and couldn’t do enough to help with any queries. Extra bonus we could use the pool situated next to the main apartments. Would definitely recommend Athina Apartment. Thank you Makis for a great holiday.

This hotel and its owner Makis are a wonderful find. The hotel is 3star but you get to use all the facilities of the 5star hotel next door. The rooms are small but clean and comfortable, the only downside Is the showers they are hand held showers and in a very small space but Maki’s can fix it! He very kindly gave us another room without us asking him as he could see my partner is quite tall. You do get used to the showers after a couple of days. Already booked for next year we loved it so much.

Nice hotel near the beach. Makis is a character to know, if you need something or know someone... he is there! If he bought some treats and you meet him... he will share without hesitation. In short, the Athina hotel should be called Makis and Sakis Hotel. His son is there too. Recommended.

If you like crazy greek people, you'll be happy here, Makis the owner couldn't be more helpful, Athina is in a quiet village, 10 minutes walk along the promenade (over a couple of steep bridges) not great for buggies or wheelchairs into Sami, lots of restaurants and a few bars. The village of Karavomylos has a couple of restaurants, one in the square (nice) and one on the beachfront. There is a lovely cafe called vito squared which also does evening meals. Emerald Ionian next door, do meals at the bar. People here go back to Athina year after year. It is a place where you make life long friends. The bar closes now at 1pm. The rooms I believe are all getting upgraded but not sure of the completion date. It's the people and Makis and his wife Elena that make this holiday what it is and it is well worth it. He also has apartments and villas. I stay in the Malena apartments just across the road which are being upgraded. You can use the pool at the Ionian hotel (owned by his brother) next door and there is a small private beach.

What makes this hotel special is the owner. Makis could rent out a cardboard box and you would feel like you were living the life of a king.

Hotel great location to beach ,Enjoyed the use of 5 star hotel next door ,!staff friendly and makis the owner could not have been better as our host We arrived lates d he ordered us a lovely pizza . The hotel was spotless and our room perfect . Beds very comfortable. Breakfast continental was very nice but if you require a full English you could go to Vetos in the square . The two restaurants in the village were good quality but if you want a selection Sammi 20minute walk along beach or an 8euro cab . Thank you Makis and staff would return to this friendly hotel ,

First impressions were that this is a very traditional ,small Greek hotel. This was true but any downsides (small room and basic bathroom) were immediately changed with the service delivered by the owner Makis and his team . He is a larger than life character totally focused on giving his guests ( and many long time returning friends) the best possible holiday . His ability to remember everyones' names is amazing . His greetings every morning and evening were genuine and everyone had a smile around the hotel. 😃 He will fix anything that you ask for. |Room facilities are basic in the 2 bed rooms and recognising we were there for 2 weeks,Makis moved us to a larger studio room just around the corner from the main hotel without us having to ask. There are a range of room sizes and sea views , but not all offered by Jet2. Can be booked directly by contacting Makis . |The pool area is located right next door at the 5 * hotel that is also run by Makis's family . Excellent pool area , pool bar with good meals, fresh towels and small beach with sunbeds that were always available.|Proof of how much people value their holidays here is evident from the many guests who have returned multiple times - some over 27 years!|TIP: Want larger , modern rooms then stay next door at the Ionian Emerald resort - you can still visit Makis's bar in the evening🤣. ||Sami Town is an easy 15 min walk along the seafront, there is a local bakery and a very good local restaurant ( Kokopa) and Vitosquared an excellent breakfast and snack coffee shop just 5 min walk . |We had a great relaxing holiday that had a lot of true ,genuine Greek hospitality !

Despite our stressful start to our holidays thanks to Loveholidays for not paying for our accommodation, we had a lovely time in hotel Athina. Both Elena and Maki are really lovely. They helped us with an issue created by the travel agency in the middle of the night. As previous reviews said, Maki knows everyone's name and if you have any issues, Maki will fix it!!|Bonus, we could use a lovely pool at Ionian Emerald hotel. Beach is great and swimming in that gorgeous sea was the highlight of the holidays. Thank you so much, Maki. Ευχαριστώ πολύ.