Europa Hotel

This hotel was a real find. We stayed as a family of 4 for 3 nights in a heatwave in August. There'd been a last minute change to our plans and there weren't any standard rooms left so we ended up with a suite, which the kids loved, having their own room and bathroom, with an interconnecting hall area. Our room was huge! A standard room would have been more than enough, though, for our family. There were insect screens on the doors but they weren't necessary as there were no mosquitoes. From the moment of arrival all the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, giving us tips on where to go and when, advising us where to park, etc The breakfast was awesome, with lots of space. The food in the Taverna restaurant was lovely, with lots of extras on the house, the setting fabulous, and the sunset view across the hills magical! It really was an oasis. The pool was very large, much bigger than it appeared in the weibsite photos, and very deep. I think deep pools without a real shallow end may be a Greek thing. They did provide some plastic rings for less confident swimmers. There is a nice bar area and seats at one end, and loads of loungers with parasols around the sides and up a terraced area at the back. The whole is set in an orchard of fruit trees. The ruins were attractively landscaped, with trees and shade. I also enjoyed the 2 museums on the same ticket, especially the Museum of the Olympic Games in Antiquity. Go early (8am) to avoid tour bus groups and heat!

Oh the pool at this hotel! One of the best I've ever experienced. It's not for small children as the depth is immediately more than 5 feet I believe but it's large with a great water temperature. The cafe serves a great lunch with a variety of drinks to enjoy your day by the pool. The breakfast is amazing and you must have dinner at the Garden Taverna, the onproperty restaurant set among the trees. It's a great value and I would highly recommend it.

Great family friendly 40 room hotel near the Olympus Museum and ruins (but not too near). Here are the pros: Good size room with large balcony Nice size bathroom with a bathtub (yay) AND a shower (been 16 days and no tub). Amazing views of the valley and pool area Friendly and accommodating staff Beautiful pool area with large pool Restaurant food and ambiance in the rose garden unbelievable; and good prices Buffet breakfast one of the best we've had Sunsets are amazing from rooms and garden restaurant overlooking the valley Towels are nice and fluffy (not like others we encountered) Beds and pillows are so comfortable 3 computers and printer in lobby area Location is Close to the Olympia Museum and ruins Cons: NONE - couldn't find anything wrong with this place and I am a fuss pot. I typically like to stay in smaller hotels, inns or B&Bs but this place was awesome. We stayed an extra night to unwind and to have dinner again at their lovely garden restaurant. Don't go into town to eat, as their restaurant is top notch.

Great family friendly 40 room hotel near the Olympus Museum and ruins (but not too near). Here are the pros: Good size room with large balcony; Nice size bathroom with a bathtub (yay) AND a shower (been 16 days and no tub). Amazing views of the valley and pool area Friendly and accommodating staff Beautiful pool area with large pool Restaurant food and ambiance in the rose garden unbelievable; and good prices Buffet breakfast one of the best we've had Sunsets are amazing from rooms and garden restaurant overlooking the valley Towels are nice and fluffy (not like others we encountered) Beds and pillows are so comfortable 3 computers and printer in lobby area Location is Close to the Olympia Museum and ruins NO Cons - couldn't find anything wrong with this place and I am a fuss pot. I typically like to stay in smaller hotels, inns or B&Bs but this place was awesome. We stayed an extra night to unwind and to have dinner again at their lovely garden restaurant. Don't go into town to eat, as their restaurant is top notch.