Grecotel Filoxenia

We stayed two nights at the Grecotel Filoxenia and were pleasantly surprised with an upgrade. The hotel grounds are beautiful, with well-kept gardens and tall palm trees giving an exotic atmosphere. The pools are stunning and impeccably maintained, as are the beach facilities — everything very functional and well cared for. The exterior is truly impressive, but the interior feels rather generic, like an international hotel you could find anywhere. Our room, though clearly recently renovated, was not very large (even with the upgrade), and the bathroom was extremely small. On the positive side, we enjoyed a veranda overlooking the garden. The rooms are not well soundproofed, which can be an issue. We were also surprised to find a bathrobe with a very worn sleeve — not what you would expect in a hotel of this category. Breakfast was abundant, with plenty of choice. For lunch, however, I had a salad that seemed straight out of a supermarket bag. Overall: a spectacular setting, beautiful and efficient, with excellent outdoor spaces, though the interiors and attention to detail felt a little disappointing.

We stayed at the hotel as a couple for 7 nights in September and absolutely loved it. The weather was perfect. Our deluxe veranda room was spacious with a large bathroom that had both a separate shower and bath, plus a double sink. Everything was spotless. There is a small fridge in the room to store drinks. The veranda was a lovely place to sit in the evenings with views across the resort. There are lots of room types available, so it’s worth checking them out to find the one that fits your needs. The hotel sits on a pebbled beach. We brought beach shoes, so it wasn’t an issue walking into the sea, and the sea was beautifully clear. The sea felt refreshing at first, calm in the mornings, and a bit wavier in the afternoons. The staff really made our stay; there were all so friendly. Reception was always helpful, especially with arranging taxis, and the pool and restaurant teams were friendly and welcoming. Breakfast had a wide choice of hot and cold dishes. The food could have been a little hotter, but the variety was great, and there was fresh orange juice. We mostly ate out in the evenings (see my other reviews), and the location was ideal with buses and taxis readily available to get into Kalamata. Overall, we couldn’t fault the resort; we had such a lovely time and would love to go back!

It was an amazing experience and we enjoyed the hospitality and the best service of all employees!! Very tasteful meals, nice coffee and beverages!

Absolutely beautiful experience, the staff here makes you an absolute priority at all time's. Holding my breath until the next time we return. Thank you!

We stayed for 9 nights and had the most relaxing and enjoyable time. The hotel has been renovated to a very high standard. All the staff are so helpful, friendly and go out of their way to make your stay to ensure your stay is great. Particular shout outs for Antonis (the restaurant manager) an enormous asset to the hotel, works so hard from breakfast until last thing at night. Also Mando in the restaurant and Stavros. We stayed in a deluxe seafront suite which was beautiful with views over kalamata bay, the swimming pools and the mountains. We had half board and although not a fan of buffet, this was buffet with style ~ Probably helped as it was out of school term with 99% of guests being adults. There were staff constantly renewing and ensuring the food was presentable - very high standard and oysters on the appetisers! That was a first. The beach is spotless. The water in the morning is crystal clear. Although pebbles, take beach shoes to wear in the water and it’s ideal. The only negative point I would make is that there could be more of an atmosphere of an evening in the restaurant. Whilst eating, it would have been nice to have had some background music to listen to and to relax after with a drink. We visited local restaurants for lunch although the food in the hotel was delicious although a little expensive to have every day compared to local options. Kalamata old town, a short taxi ride away is delightful. Still very Greek and unspoilt by tourism with very reasonably priced places to eat and so friendly. A very special treat that should not be missed is a trip to Kastraki - a magical place in the mountain (about 10 mins in a taxi) where it’s the perfect place to watch the sunset and have cocktails. Absolutely cannot wait to go back! Have such post holiday blues since returning. Thank you Filoxenia.

We had such a great time at Grecotel Filoxenia! The hotel is right by the beach, so we could just walk out and enjoy the sea every day. Our room was super clean, comfy, and had a beautiful view. The staff were all so friendly and helpful – they really made us feel at home. Breakfast was delicious with lots of fresh choices, and the pool area was perfect for relaxing. It’s also really close to Kalamata town, which was great for going out in the evenings.Near hotel is s very good tradional fish taverna. Overall, it was a wonderful, relaxing holiday. We’d definitely come back and recommend it to anyone visiting Kalamata!