Tainaron Blue Retreat
This restoration wasn’t an easy undertaking, but it was done right. The guestrooms showcase stone walls, wooden balconies extruding from the stone façade, ladders that lead to in-suite lofts, and — because this is a 21st-century luxury hotel and no longer a 19th-century watchtower — an infinity pool with views you simply have to see to believe. Presumably invaders from the underworld are no longer the primary concern.
This region of Greece is known as Mani, and it’s made up of a number of small villages that include about 800 stone towers, known as xemonia, in the same imposing style as the Tainaron Blue Retreat. In a part of the world known for its cuisine, Mani stands out: It’s home to arguably the best olive oil in the world and, among other delicacies, salted pork known as siglino. Sample it all without leaving the hotel in the Tainaron Blue’s intimate, guests-only restaurant that serves authentic Maniot cuisine. Take your meals, including the complimentary breakfast, on the poolside patio or the tower’s veranda: either way, you’re guaranteed a view you won’t soon forget. If this is the underworld, well, it doesn’t sound so bad.
Please note: Tainaron Blue Retreat is a seasonal hotel and accepts reservations between May 1 and October 31.
How to get there: Tainaron Blue Retreat is 2.5 hours by car from Kalamata Airport via A71.
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Amenities & Services
- Free wi-fi
- Free parking
- Off street parking
- Bar
- Wine Cellar
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Jacuzzi
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- Concierge
- Adjoining rooms
- Air conditioning
- Garden
- No pets allowed
- Shuttle service
Need to Know
- Children age 12 and up allowed.
- Guests may check-in between 3pm and 10pm. If you plan to arrive after 10pm please arrange in advance.
- Eligible Plus reservations: Welcome amenities may be delivered to your room after you check in. A “Do Not Disturb” status may impact the delivery of these amenities.
Credit cards accepted
Sustainability Measures and Certifications
Guest Rooms and Public Spaces
- Uses energy-efficient lighting
- Cleans with eco-friendly products
- Stocks eco-friendly shampoo and soap
- Gives guests the option to reuse linens and towels
- No single-use plastic straws
- No single-use plastic toiletries
Dining
- Sources produce from local farms
- Offers vegan menu options
Community and Environment
- Purchases from locally owned businesses
- Hires locally with fair wages, benefits, and advancement
- Actively supports the needs of the local community