Kinsterna Hotel
Agios Stefanos, Monemvasia Municipality 230 70 Greece
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The Kinsterna Hotel is a Byzantine-era rural mansion, which was lovingly and superbly restored with great respect to its long history. Moreover, the natural setting and the activities that took place in the past on the premises have been revived, so the mansion to be self-sufficient. Today Kinsterna produces its own wine, extra virgin olive oil, olives, tsipouro (a Greek spirit), bread, marmalade, soap, etc. Tucked away in the folds of the lush hillside, with privileged views of the Medieval Castle’s Rock of Monemvasia in Southern Peloponnese and the endless blue of the Aegean, offers unique rooms, atmospheric suites and autonomous residences and blends magically into the surrounding vineyards, timeless olive groves, imposing eucalyptuses, lofty cypresses, and the gardens with fresh vegetables and herbs, within an estate of 22 acres. Luxury Boutique Hotel of the Year, LTG European Awards 2017, Certificate of Excellence 2021, TripAdvisor, Certified by ‘The Green Key’, Mr & Mrs Smith
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Bicycles available
Hiking
Babysitting
Parking
Wifi
Hot tub
Infinity pool
Outdoor pool
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Poolside bar
Horseback riding
Fishing
Walking tours
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Highchairs available
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Head massage
Massage
Salon
Rooftop terrace
Baggage storage
Chapel / shrine
Concierge
Gift shop
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Private beach
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Minibar
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
VIP room facilities
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Private bathrooms
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Agios Stefanos, Monemvasia Municipality 230 70 Greece
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This hotel is a beautiful estate. No cost has been spared to transform this into a wonderful hotel in the midst of the gardens. My room was wonderful as well, a great mixture of old and new. Two great pools, activities, it has everything you expect from a great resort. The only problem I had is that one evening I had a beer with my dinner and they charged me 12 euro for that. I totally understand that a premium location comes with a surcharge on food and drinks. But if a glass of wine is 6 euro then a simple national beer (alfa, 30 cl) should not be 12 euro. I felt kind of cheated by that. Two days later I had the same beer in a restaurant in Nafplio and paid 2.50 euro, five times less!
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded Oct 25, 2022
Dear HennieGL, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and provide us with your honest feedback. We are happy to read that you have enjoyed your time at Kinsterna Hotel with your family and we hope that you have created some lovely memories. We sincerely apologize for mistakingly charging you this amount for a beer. Kindly note that the official selling price for beers in the hotel, which is also written in the menu, is 6 euros. As your feedback is extremely valuable to us, we would most sincerely have appreciated the opportunity to discuss this small discrepancy that you raised, face to face to immediately resolve it. I trust that this controversy hasn't deteriorated your overall experience/ stay with us and that we can look forward to welcoming you again at Kinsterna Hotel in the future. Kind regards, Kinsterna Hotel
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We stayed at Kinsterna for 2 nights in Oct., 2022. Our room (H11) and the whole experience could not have been more gorgeous!! Our suite had a generous living room, kitchen (including a stove and oven!), hall bath, bedroom w/ king-sized bed and master bathroom w/ dual sinks, toilet and wet room w/ both shower and tub. Plus there was a jacuzzi on the front porch! The front porch was also a great size, had two chairs and a table, and was overall very private and secluded. The property was stunning. It felt like I had been invited to spend the weekend at a nobleman’s country retreat. 😉 The views are amazing, the gardens are abundant, the two swimming pools are pristine, and on and on. We had dinner there both nights and really enjoyed the service and atmosphere especially. One suggestion for improvement is that they could have some more variety with their vegetarian options. Another would be a bit more spice or flavor in their dishes... we both found our different entrees slightly bland, but still appetizing for sure. We were happy with the dinner entrees just not blown away. Breakfast, however, was fantastic!!! The buffet is lovely and has seemingly endless options. We both left breakfast very full and very happy. 😋 It isn’t too far from the old castle town of Monemvasia (a 5-10 minute car ride?) but too far to walk, in my opinion. You’ll want to drive or have a car pick you up. We had a rental car so that made it easy. The time of year when we were there was not super crowded so parking was also easy and plentiful. We found free parking with no problems at all. We also had spa treatments one evening and they were excellent. The spa facilities are so cool!!! I would say making some time for spa appointments is a must. For other activities, we didn’t personally take advantage of them (we went into Monemvasia on our own and that was our only full day there) but there were a plethora of Kinsterna curated experiences to choose from. It seems it would be good to be there on a Saturday, if possible, because they make pizza in their outdoor pizza ovens and I think there were some other things they mentioned are reserved for Saturdays. Overall, we are absolutely enamored with Kinsterna and cannot wait to go back!!…
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Oct 25, 2022
Dear mary s, Thank you very much for taking the time to comment extensively about your stay at Kinsterna Hotel. With regards to your feedback about your dinner at mouries restaurant thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are very keen to receive feedback as it is important to continuously strive to improve wherever possible. In general, I’m very pleased to hear that we are delivering the standards we are renowned for with regards to the property, the spa and the rooms. It is also gratifying to know that you loved the variety of our spa therapies and of course the extensive landscapes and our lush gardens. Thank you once again for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back to Kinsterna. Kind regards, Kinsterna Hotel
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This was our second time at Kinsterna, after five years, and I was a little worried if Kinsterna was really as wonderful as I remembered it to be. Well, it was just as magical as the first time, peaceful and quiet, the perfect place to celebrate my birthday. The staff is incredibly friendly, we even got a free upgrade to a suite. And the breakfast is the best we had anywhere during our trip on the Peloponnes. We definitely will be back!
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Responded Oct 25, 2022
Dear petrabG1442ZT, Thanks a lot for sharing your amazing feedback in TripAdvisor and we really appreciate your loyalty and support, coming back to our hotel. We appreciate your inspiring words about our personnel, our excellent service and the high quality of our Greek breakfast buffet. It is also gratifying to know that you have chosen Kinsterna Hotel to celebrate this special occasion with us. Once again, thank you very much for your loyalty and support and we are looking forward to welcoming you back to our hotel soon for another memorable stay in beautiful Monemvasia. Please, feel free to contact us directly at any time prior to your next stay with us. Warm regards, Kinsterna Hotel
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Amazing experience! highly recommended ! The breakfast was great, the pool was beyond infinity. All the people working there were extremely kind. It was the best weekend ! 5 minutes drive from Monemvasia, which is also very beautiful. You will not regret your stay there !!
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Just perfect. Don’t miss the breakfast
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Responded Sep 21, 2022
Dear naomia648, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your stay at Kinsterna Hotel. We are happy to read that you loved the setting of the hotel, our level of service as well as the relaxed atmosphere of the infinity pool. Thank you once again for taking the time to share your experience and for recommending the hotel to the TripAdvisor community. We do hope to welcome you back to Kinsterna for another unforgettable experience. Kind regards, Kinsterna Hotel
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With total respect to the area, the style and the character of the original farmhouse, and the local tradition, this jewel stands in a not so frequented part of Greece, where one discovers that there is more to it than beautiful sandy beaches. A variety of room types and sizes to choose from, two beautiful pools with majestic views, and three top-notch restaurants, guarantee top-level pampering. There is everything you would like from a resort (bar, SPA, a small shop, and a number of activities to connect with the beauty of the surroundings. Very polite and helpful personnel, always smiling. Their locally produced wines are a revelation since the area was not very known for diverse types of grapes. Do try all three restaurants as they present different food styles.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Kinsterna Hotel, Μάρκετινγκ at Kinsterna Hotel
Responded Sep 21, 2022
Dear KY6918, Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable review on the TripAdvisor community. We are happy to read you had a wonderful holiday at Kinsterna hotel and that you appreciated our hotel’s exclusive beauty as well as that you have appreciated the historic Monemvasia. We also appreciate your inspiring words about our personnel, our excellent service and the high quality of our dining options. We hope to have the great opportunity to welcoming you again at Kinsterna in the near future. Kind regards, Kinsterna Hotel
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The whole stay was nothing short of fantastic! The staff were all most accommodating. Every request was followed by“but of course”. The location was fantastic. You are in the hills surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. The pools were refreshing and not at all crowded. Two adults booked originally but the place was so awesome we were able to book my other daughter,her partner and ten year old child. There was a separate child’s pool but she used the adult pool. The poolside bar had great food and drinks. We enjoyed the meals at the Mouries restaurant and once again the staff was attentive. The breakfasts were great with fresh honey just harvested one morning. We took part in soap making, grape picking and stomping the grapes. We all had spa treatments…excellent. The whole trip was well worth it. We would definitely return.…
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Room Tip: We had a room with a jacuzzi on the outside patio. A fantastic room..spacious and architecturally...
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Responded Sep 21, 2022
Dear Kathie L, Thank you very much for taking the time to comment your stay at Kinsterna Hotel. I’m very pleased to hear that we are delivering the standards we are renowned for with regards to the property the spa and the warm hospitality and the overall service. We are also delighted and grateful for recommending Kinsterna to the rest of the family and we hope that you have created some lovely summer memories. Above all, I am glad to read that our associates took good care of you and please rest assured that I will pass on to Stavros and the whole Team your great compliments and congratulate them for exceeding your expectations. We hope to have the great opportunity to welcoming you again at Kinsterna in the near future. Kind regards, Kinsterna Hotel
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I heard a lot of positive comments before I book this hotel, from friends who have visited and recommended to us. What I saw when I arrived cannot be described in words. A wonderful mansion with awesome architecture and lovely gardens, vineyards and olive trees. Our room very beautiful with special decoration and attention to details. The service at a high level and especially in the restaurant thanks to Giannis and the chef with the wonderful dishes we enjoyed. The hotel also has a very nice pool for adults and a smaller one for children, although we didn't see any children there. I have never traveled in the mainland of Greece before, but I will come back again….and the only reason is Kinsterna. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Next stop to Mykonos and Santorini.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Room Tip: The villa with private pool
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Responded Aug 23, 2022
Dear toto994, Thanks a lot for sharing your amazing feedback in TripAdvisor. We appreciate your inspiring words about our personnel, our level of service and the facilities. It is also gratifying to know that you loved the surrounding gardens around the estate and of course the characteristic relaxing pools. Once again, thank you very much for your feedback and we are looking forward to welcoming you back to our hotel soon for another memorable stay in beautiful Monemvasia. Warm regards, Kinsterna Hotel team
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I had really been looking forward to our stay here but left disappointed. In fact, our family was so underwhelmed for a number of reasons that we decided to shorten our stay and go elsewhere. It started at check-in when we stepped into the reception area only to be told 'please wait outside' which felt quite rude to us. Then we were asked to fill in 4 (!) forms with our details even though the hotel should have had them already. Not a great start in making us feel welcome, and from that moment on I had a bad feeling. Cats are everywhere on this property, including apparently in some indoor common areas (I saw kittens in the lounge, staff didn't seem to mind), and around tables at meal times. As much as I love cats, I don't think that's appropriate for a five star hotel. Service generally is certainly not on five star level. We told staff that we were not happy with our rooms which felt very dark, but nobody ever came back to us, even if only to say that nothing else was available. And certainly there was no upgrade as claimed on the website when you book directly. We were also quite upset that there is no more private beach as was advertised in electronic information sent to us just a few days before our arrival. We were told that a 'natural disaster' had forced them to close it, without much of an apology. Upon our request we were pointed to a couple of public beaches close by but when we checked them out they were so unappealing that we decided against going there. We drove 1h and took the ferry to the Elafonissis island which has a wonderful beach. Overall this hotel is for you if you like quirky, historic places in a quiet, off-the-beaten track location and don't mind hit-and-miss service and lots of cats. Maybe with better management and more investment in staff this could be a glorious place. But right not it's not and we left disappointed.…
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Responded Aug 23, 2022
Dear zurichgrad, Thank you very much for taking the time to comment your stay at Kinsterna Hotel. With regards to your not so positive overall comments, providing the highest level of hospitality is our number one priority and we sincerely apologize for falling short of meeting your expectations. As a teachable moment, we have shared your feedback with the management team to ensure the necessary guidelines are in place to prevent the same issues from occurring in the future. Regarding your not so positive comment on our prices and the complimentary room upgrade request, kindly note that you stayed with us during our high season. Our hotel was fully booked with no availability or any upgrade options. We always recommend our guests to book the room type they wish to receive, especially when they are planning to visit us during the high season as upgrades are only given upon availability which is clearly stated on our website. In relation to your comment on our level of service, I have to say I am at a bit of a loss - we continually receive enthusiastic reviews from other guests about our warm hospitality - however as it is our firm wish to please our guests - we take note of your comments to improve wherever possible. As for your negative comment regarding the cats, we deeply apologise if you found it uncomfortable. We try our best to contain cats in a certain place of the estate where we feed them and take care of them in an effort to prevent them from being around guests that may not want them. However, we are working hard to rectify this and trust that although we are a pet friendly hotel we do not allow cats to go indoors. I trust we can look forward to welcoming you again at Kinsterna in the future and for you to have a more favourable view of your experience with us then. Kind regards, The management team of Kinsterna
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I was a little worried at the 3 1/2 hor drive from Athens but wow was it worth every minute. The property, the staff, the gardens. So family friendly but not overrun with little kids. The activities were fantastic. The near by attractions of beaches and the castle made the entire experience perfect.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Responded Aug 11, 2022
Dear pdxTeresa, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your stay in Kinsterna and provide us with your valuable feedback. We are happy to read that you found the setting of the hotel incredible, as well as that you were satisfied of the level of service provided. Also delighted to read that you loved the activities offered which are an important pillar of our philosophy. Thank you once again for taking the time to share your experience. We do hope to welcome you back to Kinsterna. Kind regards, Kinsterna Hotel
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Amazing property in a good location with some excellent, but overstretched, staff. Very good breakfast buffet. Cute kittens but annoying wasps/hornets and some flies - yes, it's summer, Greece and the countryside so to be expected. Mouries restaurant food ok, service good if a little hectic at times. We did not eat at Lindos tavern or the premium restaurant. Activities good - e.g. bread making good fun for all the family. Adult pool good and bar service very good, kids pool a bit more hit and miss. Having walked around the whole property some of the residences and other spaces look amazing but our upgrade for booking through the hotel website unfortunately failed to happen. The prices also feel a little aggressive at times for what's delivered. The gym is adequate but with current Greek covid restrictions you need to book and it's limited to one group at a time. Beds are comfortable, rooms (in the historic part) generous and the design good. Check in a bit chaotic, check out was much smoother. Annoying muzak in all areas. We hope to go back in the future and fully support the concept but Christos Poulakis and his team have some work to do.…
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Responded Aug 11, 2022
Dear X9361CStomb Thank you very much for taking the time to comment your stay at Kinsterna Hotel. I’m very pleased to hear that we are delivering the standards we are renowned for with regards to the location of the property as well as our famous Greek Breakfast! With regards to your not so positive overall comments, providing the highest level of hospitality is our number one priority and we sincerely apologize for falling short of meeting your expectations. As a teachable moment, we have shared your feedback with the appropriate hotel teams to ensure the necessary guidelines are in place to prevent the same issues from occurring in the future. Regarding your not so positive comment on our prices and the complimentary room upgrade request, kindly note that you stayed with us during our high season. Our hotel was fully booked with no availability or any upgrade options. We always recommend our guests to book the room type they wish to receive, especially when they are planning to visit us during the high season as upgrades are only given upon availability which is clearly stated on our website. In relation to your comment on our level of service, I have to say I am at a bit of a loss - we continually receive enthusiastic reviews from other guests - however as it is our firm wish to please our guests - we take note of your comments to improve wherever possible. I trust we can look forward to welcoming you again at Kinsterna in the future and for you to have a more favourable view of your experience with us then. Kind regards, The management team of Kinsterna
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PRICE RANGE
$183 - $324 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
kinsterna hotel monemvasia, kinsterna hotel and spa
LOCATION
GreecePeloponneseLaconia RegionMonemvasia MunicipalityAgios Stefanos
NUMBER OF ROOMS
50
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kinsterna Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Kinsterna Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Monemvasia Fortress (3.7 miles), Agia Sofia Church (3.8 miles), and Church of Christ in Chains (Christos Elkomenos) (3.7 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Kinsterna Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Kinsterna Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Kinsterna Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Kinsterna Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Taverna Epidilion, Melitzanakia, and Voltes.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Kinsterna Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Is Kinsterna Hotel located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.3 miles away from the center of Agios Stefanos.
Are any cleaning services offered at Kinsterna Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Kinsterna Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Kinsterna Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.