3 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine

Reviews of Kinsterna Hotel

5 out of 5
Kinsterna Hotel
Agios Stefanos, Monemvasia, Peloponnese

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mostafa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional hotel but front desk and check in experience need improvement.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property but too many young children
Beautiful property and grounds, super friendly and helpful staff, and amazing food at all restaurants. However, for us this place was too family friendly. So many young children screaming and crying everywhere. We didn’t have a single meal from breakfast to dinner where children weren’t yelling and running around. Even the adult pool had children at it and staff didn’t enforce anything. If you’re a family with young children this place is perfect for you! But if you’re a couple or adult friend group, this place likely won’t be the relaxing place you likely have in mind.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful unique boutique hotel in an historic venue and a great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is unique property set in a stunning location on the hillside, a little tricky to find, but it is a real oasis of calm and quality in a rural setting. There is a very relaxed vibe and it will be hard to single out anything but needed improving.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel a few km outside Monemvassia. Lovely pool area. High quality rooms - really well appointed. Excellent breakfast. Note however that the hotel is a 5-10 minute drive from the nearest town - the last km up a narrow lane. Prices of food and drink on site are significantly higher than the local norm
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff, the location, the food - everything was wonderful. We didn’t want to leave! There’s no easy way to get to town if you don’t have a car so we just stayed on the property for our 2 day stay, which was just fine with us. We took a tour of the gardens/mansion and laid by the pool. We enjoyed their complementary breakfast both days and dined at Mouries. The other restaurants/tavernas were not open yet this early in the season. Be sure to check/book their activities we wanted to do the wine tasting but this had to be booked with 48 hrs notice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Jackson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing resort hotel which is a castle. Our room was pretty incredible with a sitting room and bedroom. Everyone who works there is really nice and there are many things to do including activities (for adults and kids), swimming pool, walking around, etc. And the food is really excellent and I would eat there versus in town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

doron

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A special place with a special and unusual atmosphere A little more generosity from the staff would have been helpful Little things like being unclear about the cost of crackers and wine that were on the table are not appropriate for a hotel of this level
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kinsterna Hotel was the most beautiful property we stayed at during our trip to Greece. They have amazing amenities and wonderful pools, a fantastic breakfast and a helpful staff, and a great on site dinner. I suggest you call ahead to get directions up the mountain as Google maps may take you to a dirt road nearby fields, and you will need to turn around .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

antoine

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is unique the staff is kind helpful and very professional. The stay was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alamgir

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kinsterna is a flawlessly planned and built five star hotel, rich is high quality details. Materials and craftsmanship are superb, beautiful woods, pool, guest areas.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Kinsterna Hotel on 21 Jul 2021
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 and we hope that you have created some lovely memories. Thank you once again for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to have the great opportunity to welcoming you again at Kinsterna in the near future. Kind regards, Kinsterna Hotel

10/10 Excellent

GEORGIOS

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Kinsterna Hotel on 21 Jul 2021
Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable rating. We hope to have the great opportunity to welcoming you again at Kinsterna in the near future. Kind regards, Kinsterna Hotel

10/10 Excellent

eitan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
מלון עם אופי ויופי
מלון מיוחד בעל מורשת היסטורית המתבטאת בעיצוב המלון וחדריו. מיקום על צלע הר עם נוף טבעי ומלא באין ספור פינות חמד קסומות. ארוחת הבוקר טובה, אבל השרות היה איטי ביותר, וחסר מגוון של ירקות טריים. חשוב לי לציין לטובה במיוחד את Stavros מחדר האוכל שנענה לכל בקשה,ומעבר ,ובקבלה את Yanis
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from Kinsterna Hotel on 21 Jul 2021
Dear Mr eitan, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and provide us with your feedback. We are happy to read that you loved the setting of the hotel, our level of service from Stavros and Yannis as well as the relaxed atmosphere. We apologise for the lack of service in some cases and please rest assured that we have communicated this with the relevant team to ensure 5 star hospitality. 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique and characterful place. Room was a bit small but ok. Slight problem was the music playing from the restaurant at night and in the mornings which was audible from our room (despite the restaurant being closed while we were there...)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top Hotel in Europe
Amazing place to stay in Greece. Fantastic service and wonderful property. I will be coming back ASAP! The views, gardens, rooms, are all thoughtfully designed and executed perfectly. A fantastic hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with excellent service.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Shimon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
ice but not comfortable
It is far away. Long walking in the hotel. Rooms small!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had the best stay at Kinsterna - the staff were welcoming and accommodating and everything was perfect. I’ve been back to Kinsterna five times now and I’ve never had a bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not for me...
Not for me, I’m afraid. Large, sprawling hotel with very little signage. Spent an awful lot of time walking and lost. Had breakfast in a Conference Centre. Can that sentence ever evoke a sense of glamour??? Very impersonal. Had paid in advance but they still presented me with the room bill. No apology. Good points? The rooms are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Response from General Manager on 20 Aug 2020
Dear guest, Thank you for your review. We have decided to use our conference center in order to acquire more space for our guest during breakfast time following the instruction of local authorities for distancing due to Covid. We understand that spending just one night with us is not adequate time to explore the mansions beauties which expand at over 50 acres field. The bill is a legal document that we have to issue regardless the way of payment. We hope to see you in the future to enjoy the Kinsterna experience.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relax and unwind
Excellent hotel close to Monemvasia. Perfect for a relaxing getaway. Everything is organized so that you feel completely private. Breakfast is excellent. I also highly recommend the fine dining menu. You will never want to leave! We look forward to returning soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect! The hotel was clean and beutiful. The stuff was very friendly and warm. I will visit this wonderful place again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and very nice spa room was great amenities were great breakfast was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Jannes

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique property: beautiful building, furniture and vegetation. Breakfast was delicious and staff very professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique setting. Hidden but sprawling, luxurious, refined. Excellent food, friendly, helpful staff. The only negative (and a significant one), is the woefully inadequate Wi-Fi, not only in the guest room, but throughout the majority of the property. Downloading anything is an impossibility so do so before you get there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hend

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Special occasion trip for a birthday celebration
We had the most amazing time staying at the Kinsterna. It really is truly a special place to stay for a real break, a chance to disconnect in a classy countryside retreat. We enjoyed the spa and yoga sessions and the freshly home grown organic produce the olive oils and honey is outstanding delicious. The building has been meticulously restored and renovated. Views for miles and close to explore the unbelievable charm of Monemvasia. Cannot recommend the Kinsterna enough and will most certainly be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

JJ

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely peaceful hotel (in April), beautiful gardens
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional experience
Beautiful hotel and grounds with knowledgeable and dedicated staff. Room, views, dining, service.. all beyond first class. You only live once, so do it here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Brooklyn, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about it was great, we can't wait to go back next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Hotel's Manageress on 22 Aug 2018
Dear Mr. Michael, We would like to thank you for choosing our mansion for your vacations, as well as your excellent feedback concerning your stay with us. We are looking forward to welcoming you again next summer! Respectfully

8/10 Good

Pauley, Connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice people and a warm welcome. They didn't have the Expedia reservation at the time we arrived so it took a little while to get our room ready. I would suggest other travelers to try and make sure the hotel checks their Expedia account after booking so any wait is minimized.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from Hotel's Manageress on 22 Aug 2018
Dear Mr. Pauley, Thank you so much for choosing our mansion to spend your vacations during your visit in Greece. We are so glad that you enjoyed our service and we apologize for any inconvenience may occur during the check-in procedure, as this is quite unusual for our hotel. Thank you again and we hope to have the chance to welcoming you again in the near future!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Perfect
Amazing in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful estate in hills above Monemvasia
Kinsterna is a beautiful estate. The restoration and development of the buildings has been done very tastefully. Both restaurants are very good, and the home-produced food and wine were of high quality. Excellent staff completed the positive experience. It's worth noting that the hotel is a long way from the road and a good 15 minute drive from Monemvasia, so you can't expect to be able to take an evening stroll to local bars.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oasis in Monemvasia
We spent 2 nights at the Kinsterna Hotel. It was lovely and would have loved to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Suzanne, Clayton

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Beautiful Solitude Near the Castro
If one seeks a secluded, highly designed, architecturally masterful renovation of a 19th-century stone farmhouse with lush Mediterranean gardens, vineyards, olive groves, and locally grown and sourced food, you have come to the right place. The staff is friendly, but not intrusive. We left one night early because a private party rented the main outdoor dining area overlooking the sea, and hotel guests were relegated to the taverna. That would be our only criticism. They have to provide an equally magnificent space for private events, so as not to detract from the hotel guests' overall experience.

10/10 Excellent

Jenna K

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Great Stay
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. We were there in the low season so received a room upgrade which added to our stay. Favorite stop in Greece

10/10 Excellent

martha, allentown, pa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rather remote but wort it?
A beautiful hotel, beautiful setting, excellent food, great service and special attention to detail. A very unique place!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Would love to stay again.
Stayed two nights in this super hotel. Staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. Food was delicious and we wished we could stay longer to try the bread making and wine tasting. Would definitely recommend staying here to get a different side to Greece.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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10/10 Excellent

Jeanne, MA

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Wonderful restoration, great experience
In early January, cold and windy, but warm and friendly inside the Kinsterna. Chief is extraordinary.

10/10 Excellent

Marco, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 star magical experience
Situated within a few kilometres from Monemvassia Castle, Kinsterna is a magical oasis for travellers. The huge restoration project on top of a natural spring is unbelievably well constructed with dual pools, beautiful rooms, dining terrace, restaurant, library and more. There is an incredible array of fruit and veg planted in the surrounding gardens too. Much of what is served on the menu is organically grown right there. If you've ever visited the wine region of South Africa, this hotel will remind you of it. The service was also top class. A car however, is a must to get around.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Excellent hotel
The best experience ever. Geat location, great facilities and great staff. The food was excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort