Grecotel Filoxenia Hotel

Although I had read some awful reviews on here I'm happy to say we had a wonderful 2 weeks. Firstly, the breakfast options were incredible, so much to choose from, all fresh, at least 12 hot options, meats,cheeses, fresh fruit, pastries, cereals and seeds/nuts, lots of different breads and now toast, could not fault it. Lobby must have improved because its lovely. All staff are delightfull, helpful and friendly. Extremely clean everywhere. On the negative side rooms are very tired and require a few more 4 star expected items like tea/coffee making facilities in room, we had a shower curtain others did not. Once rectified this hotel will be a superb getaway, amazing views, quiet and comfortable. I would not recommend for the physically disabled at the moment, one big problem is the lack of accessible toilets around the pool and beach, I either had to go back to our room or the lobby, not ideal in a wet swimsuit. I found the beach access difficult, the ramps to steep and the steps on to the beach need a handrail. Buses from outside the hotel gates are a plus, number 1 and 2 every 15 mins €1.50 no matter how far. We had a lovely relaxing holiday. I would go back if they fix the problems. I rate this hotel 3 star plus.

The reception area is wonderful but never used apart from waiting for transport back to airport, piano in there never played during our time there 11-25September no entertainment in September,Why? Very quiet at night no music, accommodation adequate but definitely not 4star, also shops certainly more than 500 metres as are most of the restaurants, pool area really good as are the gardens, prices in bar way over the top so as most people we spoke to bought our own drinks to have on balcony,

If you're looking for an all-inclusive package holiday hotel with endless facilities, evening entertainment, kids en-masse and a lively vibe, then do NOT book the Grecotel Filoxemia. If you're looking for a chilled out beach hotel with a civilised atmosphere, a mainly mature clientele and super friendly staff who go out of their way to hel, you'll be delighted with the Grecotel Filoxemia. I'm in the second camp and had an extremely enjouable 11 night stay in September 2024. It had its shortcomings, of course, but the good things far outweighed the not so good things. The good things include: * A quiet and exquisite location with buses right outside the hotel that take you to a number of locations, including Kalamata centre for 1.5 Euros. * Plenty of available sun loungers and umbrellas around the pool and beach and a Towel Guy who'd give you two or three towels if you asked (and sometimes if you didn't) * Efficient waiting staff in the restaurant. You never had to wait long for a table to be set or a drink to be brought. * Eager to help reception staff - in my case I arrived four hours before the official check-in time, but I got my room immediately and when I asked for a late check out, I was given an extra 2.5 hours without any charge. The shortcomings include: *The one all reviewers mention: the bathroom turning into a wet room every time you shower because there's no protective curtain or door on the bath. * Some of the food is left to go cold in the serving dishes at both breakfast and dinner. * The bar staff do not like you going to the beach bar in the day to order your own drinks. And, if you do, they try to send you back to where you were sitting so that a waiter can deliver them to you. The only problem with that is, that sometimes you can't find a waiter on the beach and, if you manage to, it takes quite a while to get your order. I'm a seasoned traveller and have stayed in good and bad hotels around the world. This is one of the good ones. It's not luxurious - but it's not meant to be, it's a four star and it earns and deserves its stars. You don't always get what you pay for where hotels are concerned...you do at the Grecotel Filoxemia.

Good seafront location, with easy access from motorway, big parking. The building is however old, the breakfast basic. The gardens and outdoor areas are nice. Kalamata waterfront is in walking distance. Worst was the pretentious tablet-based check-in process, that took long, with inexperienced staff. Guests just want to check-in and go to their rooms or to the pool, nobody wants to spend half an hour filling “electronic” forms.