Villa Athena Resort

It is the sum of little details that make an outstanding Hotel, for example the preheated towels in the bathroom, the tea & coffee area behind closed doors and my absolute favorite a great Hairdryer. The hotel room is equipped with the newest Dyson hairdryer (I have it at home, it’s amazing, try it). The garden area is stunning, the view from the hotel to the temple Concordia is breathtaking particularly at sunset. The wellness center was a relaxing experience all around. All in all we most likely will come back.

A unique, very special location. We had the cheapest room, ‘Classic Room’ overlooking car park. it was lovely and had everything you could need or want. The swimming pool and terrace was pleasant with view of temples. it was great to be able to access archaeological park direct from the grounds.

I don't think I quite realized how extraordinary Villa Athena was when I booked our room. We upgraded to a room with a temple view, and that view was worth every Euro. The service was impeccable in the hotel and at the restaurant, where the food was superb. To have a private entrance to the Valley was incredible, too. I can only imagine what a stay there will be like when the weather warms up and the pool is in service. The grounds are tasteful and beautifully maintained, and the little touches in the room showed an attention to detail that warrants every one of its five stars!

Gracious welcome, I came earlier than check-in and they accommodated me without an issue. Staff was amazing. Professional. Major reason to stay here is access: Easy, direct access to the Valley of Temples. Access was also connected to the museum nearby, but there was construction and this was closed. Ate lunch there—swordfish and the octopus—great chef, extensive wine list, fresh fish. Also goods from their own farm, beautiful setting with the almond blossoms, citrus and olive trees. Real benefit to go in the off-season: better selection of rooms, will have less noise (rooms are close to the pool and the patio, where I can imagine will be busy and disruptive during the summer high season). Direct views of temple are great. Again, European in size so balconies are not as private given close proximity to the others. Must close windows when there are people outside, otherwise when it’s busy, your room is full visible. Rooms are luxurious for the area and region—should not expect George V or Ritz Carlton.

Fabulous staff who went out of their way to help. Very good breakfast. And the location and views were impossible to beat, right next to the Valley of the Temples with a private gate into the archaeological park. A wonderful place to spend Christmas Day and D’s 60th. Room rate was only €50 a night more expensive than the 3* hotel we had been staying in previously so we’ll worth the upgrade!