Filanthi - The project

I spent nearly 40 years writing about travel, so I know a thing or two about hotels. Filanthi is a special place in every way. Yes, the sea is right outside and there’s a great restaurant below, but it’s far more than that. This building has been in the same family for many generations (see story in photo) and is now run by a young woman named Eugenia, who has done a flawless job of preserving the charm of her great-grandfather’s home while blending it with artistic, modern touches, for example, the way the beautiful bathroom tiles conjure hillsides of olive, citrus, and sage. She has also introduced comfort elements not typical of Greek hotels. The bed was exceptionally comfortable—nothing like the traditional board-like fare—and the shower was the best I experienced in four weeks of traveling through the Peloponnese. Every detail is unique and thoughtfully chosen; she should be proud of the years of work that went into creating such a space. There was a complimentary bottle of local wine in the room that I didn’t try, and though I never ordered one, my sea-view double came with a balcony cat who was charming and excellent company. My only suggestion: I hope she soon drops “The Project” from the name. In my experience, the hotel is already complete—elegant, well-finished, and deeply memorable.

Steps from the beach, castle, and restaurants. Loved this adorable beach bungalow !!! Family owned and run, they even give you a complimentary bottle of local wine. Great breakfast too.

The hotel has a great location, which was definitely a plus, but overall the experience didn’t quite match the price. We gor an ocean view room, but the view was partially obstructed by the parking lot, which took away from the charm. The room itself had been recently remodeled, and nicely decorated , which we appreciated, but it was very small and didn’t offer much comfort for the rate we paid. Breakfast was quite basic, nothing special. The area can also get a bit noisy, especially at night. That said, the staff were truly wonderful—like most people we met in Greece, they were warm, kind, and genuinely welcoming. In the end, we felt the room was overpriced for what it offered.

Très bien placé Chambre spacieuse et propre Bon accueil

Very cute hotel with very nice design of the rooms with big bathroom and the foyer. Located near beautiful historic fortress and the beach. Has many restaurants around.