Belvedere Hotel

Belvedere Hotel details

“Serving up great sea views and with a beach nearby, this hotel is made for relaxed holidays close to town.”

This place is in a great spot if you want to get away from it all without being out on a limb. Built into a hillside overlooking the sea, it’s in a quiet position just outside Molyvos – but it’s still only a ten-minute walk from the town centre. The hotel runs a twice-daily courtesy bus into town, as well. Plus, you’re 10 minutes walk away from a beach.

The pool makes the most of the hotel’s location. Positioned at the back of the main building, it’s surrounded by teak decking and looks straight out over the countryside and sea. Wooden sunloungers and parasols line the water and there’s a whirlpool bath for some post-swim pampering. And if you want to burn off some energy, you’ve got an open-air gym tucked behind the pool.

Inside, everywhere feels shiny and new thanks to a recent facelift. Big windows usher in the light and flocked salon chairs, leather sofas and gleaming marble floors take pride of place in the public rooms. The restaurant is a case in point. Approached down a marble staircase, it’s spacious and light with a grandiose feel. You can enjoy the American-style buffet breakfasts here and head for the hotel’s on-site taverna for lunches and dinners.

As for the rooms, they’re bungalow-style affairs tiered into the hillside. Recently refitted, they’re smart and clean, with faux leather headboards, ceramic floors and stylish peach and coffee colour schemes. In-room fridges, satellite TVs and balconies or terraces add the finishing touches. If you like the idea of more independence, meanwhile, it might be worth choosing the studio rooms, which come with their own kitchenettes.