Title: Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=14926883&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort Travelers find a peaceful escape at this wellness-focused resort where scenic daytime views complement the warm, attentive evening hospitality ## Photo gallery for Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort ![Exterior - Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort (Lemnos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14930000/14926900/14926883/3fff6cf6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas - Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort (Lemnos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14930000/14926900/14926883/1e5a9c3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort (Lemnos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14930000/14926900/14926883/39a4addf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Aerial view - Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort (Lemnos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14930000/14926900/14926883/1118558c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort (Lemnos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14930000/14926900/14926883/0eeb0384.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort offers an upscale, quiet retreat for relaxation. Guests can lounge on the outdoor pool deck or book spa treatments. Practical amenities include free WiFi, a garden setting, and convenient dry cleaning services. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 15 - Jan 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=14926883&PinnedHotelID=14926883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=14926883&PinnedHotelID=14926883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 16 - Jan 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=14926883&PinnedHotelID=14926883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=14926883&PinnedHotelID=14926883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=14926883&PinnedHotelID=14926883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=14926883&PinnedHotelID=14926883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=14926883&PinnedHotelID=14926883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=14926883&PinnedHotelID=14926883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Double Room, Partial Sea View ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14930000/14926900/14926883/92370034.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Partial Sea View ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Fridge Plasma TV Bathrobes Private bathroom - 248 sq ft - Partial sea view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Triple Room, Sea View ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14930000/14926900/14926883/d1716d36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room, Sea View ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Fridge Plasma TV Bathrobes Private bathroom - 269 sq ft - Sea view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Lemnos travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lemnos.dx182110) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.92724%2C25.06830&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BPBpKTJYdSqpA6SeypDJ_ooKGek=) Agios Ioannis, Kaspakas, Lemnos, 81400 ### What's nearby - Kaspakas Beach \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Karvounolaka Beach \- 7 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Castle of Myrina \- 11 min drive \- 4.4 miles - Thanos Beach \- 17 min drive \- 7.9 miles - Stívi Beach \- 19 min drive \- 7.6 miles ### Getting around - Myrina (LXS-Lemnos Intl.) - 30 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Το Σοκάκι - ‬9 min drive - ‪Καραγκιόζης (Karagiozis) - ‬8 min drive - ‪Ίσαλος - ‬9 min drive - ‪Romeo - ‬9 min drive - ‪Aposperos - ‬8 min drive ## About this property ### Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort Upscale hotel Consider a stay at Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a terrace. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas - Free self-parking - Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and wedding services - A TV in reception, beach umbrellas and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guest rooms at Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort offer comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. More amenities include: - Bathrooms with baths and free toiletries - 22-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels - Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and fridges ## Similar properties ![Villa, 2 Queen Beds | Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84070000/84060800/84060750/7007d054.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Old House Villa Moudros Kaminia Lemnos Holidays Lemnos - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=84060750&PinnedHotelID=84060750&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54630000/54621500/54621474/2f30ee16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Costa D' Ifesto Lemnos - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=54621474&PinnedHotelID=54621474&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4420000/4411600/4411579/8b33ba81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ethaleia Lemnos - 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A bar/lounge - A poolside bar - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Outdoor pool - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - In-room cot - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Snack bar/deli - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Outdoors - Beach loungers - Beach umbrellas - Garden - Pool loungers - Pool umbrellas - Terrace ### Spa - Manicures/pedicures ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Bathroom emergency pull cord - Braille/raised signage - Grab bar near toilet - Low-height counter and sink - Raised toilet seat - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 4 buildings - Designated smoking areas - Mosquito nets ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Free cot ### Bathroom - Bathtub - Dressing gowns - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 22-inch plasma TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Limited room service - Minibar - Refrigerator ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Air conditioning - Desk - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets stay for free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per day. Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night - A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room Property Registration Number 0364Κ014Α0110201 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort Lemnos Porto Plaza Beach Lemnos Porto Plaza Beach Porto Plaza Beach Lemnos Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort Hotel Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort Lemnos Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort Hotel Lemnos ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort have a pool? ### Is Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort? ### Where is Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel Porto Plaza Beach Resort Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### VASILIS, ΓΛΥΚΑ ΝΕΡΑ 9 Aug 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Φιλικό περιβάλλον ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s609-pfe2741f0-5e02-11e6-bc5b-9a6e387e1139-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s818-pa7d41b20-5e02-11e6-9a66-2a1f32291a43-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s1201-pa6be1740-5e02-11e6-bc5b-9a6e387e1139-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s184-p1f30bf20-5e03-11e6-bc5b-9a6e387e1139-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### VASILIS ### 8/10 Good #### GEORGIOS 26 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### GEORGIOS Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Marylebone Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Marylebone-Hotel.h469914.Hotel-Information) > > [Belvedere Aeolis Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lesvos-Hotels-Belvedere-Aeolis-Hotel.h15587581.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Grand Vacations Club Tuscany Village Orlando](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Hilton-Grand-Vacations-At-Tuscany-Village.h1080602.Hotel-Information) > > [Fito Aqua Bleu Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Samos-Hotels-Fito-Aqua-Bleu-Resort.h13559335.Hotel-Information) > > [Aegeon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lesvos-Hotels-Aegeon.h12612264.Hotel-Information) > > [Pasiphae Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lesvos-Hotels-Pasiphae-Hotel.h7755644.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury villa with private pool](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Samos-Hotels-Luxury-Villa-With-Private-Pool.h18970521.Hotel-Information) > > [Aphrodite Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lesvos-Hotels-Aphrodite-Hotel.h16569995.Hotel-Information) > > [Blue Sky Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lesvos-Hotels-Blue-Sky-Hotel.h22176649.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Windsor by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windsor-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Windsor.h5045692.Hotel-Information) > > [Akti Hotel & Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lesvos-Hotels-Akti-Hotel-Apartments.h33728745.Hotel-Information) > > [Sunrise Resort Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lesvos-Hotels-Sunrise-Resort-Hotel.h23149752.Hotel-Information) > > [Malemi Organic Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lesvos-Hotels-Malemi-Organic-Hotel.h4330140.Hotel-Information) > > [Anaxos Garden](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lesvos-Hotels-Anaxos-Garden.h19907881.Hotel-Information) > > [Doryssa Seaside Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Samos-Hotels-Doryssa-Seaside-Resort.h583244.Hotel-Information) > > [Panorama Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lesvos-Hotels-Panorama-Hotel.h18297548.Hotel-Information) > > [Anna Studios](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Samos-Hotels-Villa-Anna.h36517679.Hotel-Information) > > [Proteas Blu Resort - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Samos-Hotels-Proteas-Blu-Resort.h3579852.Hotel-Information) > > [Little Bird](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lesvos-Hotels-Little-Bird.h12441524.Hotel-Information) > > [Marianthi Paradise Studios](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lesvos-Hotels-Marianthi-Paradise-Studios.h29752812.Hotel-Information) > > [Pela Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lesvos-Hotels-Pela-Hotel.h12449381.Hotel-Information) > > [Olive Press](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lesvos-Hotels-Olive-Press.h14763910.Hotel-Information) > > [Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Budapest-Hotels-Kempinski-Hotel-Corvinus-Budapest.h21146.Hotel-Information) ### Cars > [Car hire in Dundee](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Dundee.d1036.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Packages > [Cambodia Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambodia.d29.Holidays-City-Breaks) ---