On the beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Reviews of Pharae Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Pharae Palace Hotel
24 Riga Ferreou Street, Kalamata, Peloponnese

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 171 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pérsonalized service was impeccable. It was our second time there.Our first stay was four days and our second was nine. The rooftop breakfast and restaurant offers breathtaking indoor/outdoor views overlooking the sea and mountains. The hotel became our base for daily historic side trips. We will return to our "home away from home" in Kalamata!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 18 Jan 2024
Dear Guest,Thank you for the time taken to share your experience here with us at Pharae Palace.We are pleased to hear that we exceeded your expectations and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back at Pharae Palace in the near future for even more memorable days in Kalamata.Best Regards,Evangelos VasiladiotisPharae Palace Hotel Manager

8/10 Good

Samuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms weren't very clean, and there was no adjustable air-conditioning. Shower was also difficult to get in and out. Breakfast and view from restaurant were excellent and made up for this.
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 5 Dec 2023
Dear Samuel, I would like to thank you both for your stay once more at Pharae Palace and for your comments, which we take seriously and help us to constantly improve. Please allow me to apologize for the situation you experienced during your stay with the cleaning. This is certainly not indicative of the high level of service we strive to provide our guests. Best Regards, Evangelos Vasiladiotis Hotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great to be there in October.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 6 Nov 2023
Dear Diana,We are pleased to have enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you soon again.

8/10 Good

Gabriele

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Nice rooftop, bathroom needs renovation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 6 Nov 2023
Dear Gabriele,Thank you for your positive evaluation and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 7 Oct 2023
Dear Kari,Thank you for your great evaluation! Your nice words, really strengthen our efforts in order to continue providing the highest level of services. We look forward to having the pleasure of welcoming you back to the hotel soon.Best Regards,Evangelos VasiladiotisPharae Palace Hotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great. The staff is accommodating, helpful in all aspects, ive stayed here before and plan to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 7 Oct 2023
Dear Ann,Thank you for the time taken to share your experience here with us at Pharae Palace.We are pleased to hear that we exceeded your expectations and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back at Pharae Palace in the near future for even more memorable days in Kalamata.Best Regards,Evangelos VasiladiotisPharae Palace Hotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

Yanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend the hotel to anyone who visits Kalamata. We really enjoyed our stay.Stuff was superb especially Spyridoula at the Loft.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 23 Sept 2023
Dear Yanni,I am sincerely glad that we managed to meet your expectations, both with our services and with the service you received from our staff. Be sure that I will convey your good words to Spyridoula.Best Regards,Evangelos VasiladiotisPharae Palace Hotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

Eleni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 15 Aug 2023
Dear Eleni,Thank you for taking the time to submit a evaluation here regarding your recent stay.We are looking forward to welcoming you back at Pharae Palace Hotel soon.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 15 Aug 2023
Dear Thomas,Thank you for your positive evaluation and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Efstathia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location with renovated clean rooms and a variety of breakfast items on a picturesque roof top terrace!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 9 Aug 2023
Dear Efstathia,We are pleased to have enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you soon again.

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We did like our stay in the hotel. Nice and clean room. A lot of terraces nearby and a perfect rooftopbar/restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 2 Aug 2023
Dear Corinne,We are pleased to have enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you soon again.Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in a good location to everything. Dining - coffee shops - the square. Rooftop is excellent for drinks or dining. Views of the shores of city kalamata. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 2 Aug 2023
Dear John,Thank you for your beautiful review of our hotel. We hope to welcome you soon again.Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 29 Jul 2023
Dear Sarah,We would like to thank you for the exceptional rating!

10/10 Excellent

Dora Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is well maintained and has a very nice restaurant on the rooftop with a beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 24 Jun 2023
Σας ευχαριστούμε που μας επιλέξατε για τη διαμονή σας. Εκτιμούμε τα σχόλιά σας!

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 23 Jun 2023
Σας ευχαριστούμε που μας επιλέξατε για τη διαμονή σας. Εκτιμούμε τα σχόλιά σας!

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 7 Jul 2023
Thank you for your beautiful review of our hotel. We hope to welcome you soon again.

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Messenian bay view at reasonable price
Love location and rooftop breakfast area/bar/restaurant. This is our 5th stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 13 Jun 2023
Thank you for your positive evaluation and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 23 May 2023
Dear Maria,Thank you for your positive evaluation and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel exceeded our expectations! Very comfortable room and accessible. Responsive staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 19 May 2023
Thank you for your beautiful evaluation . It gives us strength to continue. We hope to welcome you soon to our hotel!

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kalamata in January 2023
The staff was courteous and the hotel was elegant. My room was spacious and clean. The hotel had a rooftop lounge/bar/restaurant with a fantastic view of the ocean and mountains.
Rooftop View
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 8 Feb 2023
Dear Chris,Thank you for your positive evaluation and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

georgios

Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 6 Nov 2023
Dear Georgios,Thank you for your beautiful 5 star evaluation . It gives us strength to continue. We hope to welcome you soon to our hotel!

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Wells

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy and clean. Well situated on the Kalamata seafront.
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 30 Dec 2022
Thank you for your beautiful review of our hotel. We hope to welcome you soon again.

10/10 Excellent

Yechouh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, Clean, very well kept, amazing staff, great locetion. Our stay was perfect Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 7 Oct 2022
Dear Yechouh,Thank you for your positive evaluation and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Wells

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent hotel, friendly and welcoming, a lovely rooftop terrace for breakfast. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 4 Oct 2022
Dear Michael,Thank you for your positive evaluation and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely foyer and dining area on the 5th floor, Room clean and well kept. Right on the seafront with easily walkable access to multiple bars and restaurants. Would definately stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 14 Sept 2022
Dear Juan,Thank you for your positive evaluation and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

maria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 12 Aug 2022
Σας ευχαριστούμε που μας επιλέξατε για τη διαμονή σας. Εκτιμούμε τα σχόλιά σας!

10/10 Excellent

Athanasios

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great breakfast with local products and spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 6 Aug 2022
Σας ευχαριστούμε που μας επιλέξατε για τη διαμονή σας. Εκτιμούμε τα σχόλιά σας!

10/10 Excellent

diana s

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cannot recommend highly enough
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 31 Jul 2022
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Agapios, San Francisco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 23 Jul 2022
Thank you for your beautiful evaluation . It gives us strength to continue. We hope to welcome you soon to our hotel!

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location close to beach. City (shopping) area walkable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 11 Jun 2022
Dear Patrick, Thank you for taking the time to submit a evaluation here in Expedia regarding your recent stay. We are looking forward to welcoming you back at Pharae Palace Hotel soon. Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

carole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This the the 4th time we have stayed at this property, this time was for 21 nights. We have always found the staff welcoming and helpful, restaurant and domestic staff very efficient. Covid rules adherred to the first part of our stay The hotel has a relaxing ambience, and creates a safe environment, positioned well on the seafront Plenty of places to eat on the beach and nearby, buses to far end of seafront and into the city outside hotel
Stayed 21 nights in May 2022
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 22 Jun 2022
Dear Carole, It was our pleasure to have here as guests. Thank you for your positive evaluation and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
POSITIVES • I had an Executive Suite with a sea view – the room was large, adequately furnished (with desk, sofa, coffee table, comfortable king bed). The view from the 4th floor was good – of the sea, mountains and town. Large balcony (with furniture) on 2 sides. • Bathroom was adequate with a shower in the bath • Breakfast was good – hot options, plenty of choice, fresh fruit & vegetables. Coffee however dull. • Reception staff professional and helpful. • Hotel well placed – slightly back from the sea but with plenty of restaurants & cafes nearby. It is about 20 minutes walk to the centre of Kalamata. • Internet provided and was fast and reliable. • Air conditioning provided. I didn’t try the TV. NEGATIVES • Parking on the street – not hard to find spaces nearby but unsupervised • My room was below the breakfast room and at 5am I heard the staff preparing the room – moving furniture particularly • I could hear some street noise at night with all the windows closed – particularly revving engines. CONCLUSION A good stay. Some slight negatives noted above. I would gladly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 9 May 2022
Dear Joe, Thank you so much for this nice review! It was a pleasure having you here as our guests. We are very happy to read how much you enjoyed the location ,the room and our Reception staff. We also truly welcome and value your comments as direct feedback helps us always to try harder in order to exceed your expectations. I would like to thank you once more and we are waiting forward to welcome you at Pharae Palace. Best Regards, Evangelos Vasiladiotis Pharae Palace Hotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
We stay at this hotel whenever we are in Kalamata. The staff are so friendly and helpful . The beds are the most comfortable I have slept in . The breakfast has so much choice and they are following all covid rules. Hand sanitizer is outside the lift on all floors. There is a good restaurant in the hotel and room service at reasonable prices. There are lots of restaurants and fast food just outside the hotel , or you can take an easy stroll to the marina where you will find lots of traditional Greek restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 26 Apr 2022
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central hotel for an overnight stay on the way to Peloponnese delights
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Evangelos Vasiladiotis on 11 Nov 2021
Thank you for your review!

8/10 Good

Panagiotis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Nikos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, courteous service every step of the way. This is an upscale place with features like room service, a lovely terrace with harbor view for breakfast and all kinds of good stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Constadina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Constadina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at Pharae
Great time in Kalamata and great stay at Pharae. Super clean hotel and rooms. Friendly, helpful and professional staff. Great breakfast buffet. Laundry service was convenient. I would stay there again anytime. Thanks for a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Value for Money
A lovely hotel on the Kalamata waterfront. Very friendly staff. An excellent rooftop bar and a very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to all the places we wanted to see.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant one-night stay. Excellent breakfast buffet on fifth floor terrace. Many good restaurants within a few blocks along the beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing and chill
Right on the beach front with a balcony with sun exposure all day long. Quiet as the peak season is over. Rooftop restaurant for breakfast offers amazing views of mountains and Mediterranean. A bit of walk to old town but safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Best hotel and breakfast in Kalamata!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Efthymios Katsenios on 19 Sept 2019
Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your feedback. Our goal is to continuously improve our services and this is why we rely on the opinion and ratings of our valuable guests. It is a great pleasure and honour for all of us here at the Pharae Palace, to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards Efthymios Katsenios Pharae Palace Hotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Lovely hotel! Friendly staff. Breakfasts were amazing ! Just wish they could serve a cup of tea!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Efthymios Katsenios on 19 Sept 2019
Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your feedback. But we do serve many cups of tea, daily, 365 days a year... Our goal is to continuously improve our services and this is why we rely on the opinion and ratings of our valuable guests. It is a great pleasure and honour for all of us here at the Pharae Palace, to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards Efthymios Katsenios Pharae Palace Hotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Great location and service .right on the beach and easy to walk to seaside restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Efthymios Katsenios on 19 Sept 2019
Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your feedback. Our goal is to continuously improve our services and this is why we rely on the opinion and ratings of our valuable guests. It is a great pleasure and honour for all of us here at the Pharae Palace, to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards Efthymios Katsenios Pharae Palace Hotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Fantastic service friendly staff and informative
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Efthymios Katsenios on 19 Sept 2019
Dear Margaret, Thank you so much for your excellent feedback. Our goal is to continuously improve our services and this is why we rely on the opinion and ratings of our valuable guests. It is a great pleasure and honour for all of us here at the Pharae Palace, to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards Efthymios Katsenios Pharae Palace Hotel Manager