Kyrimai Hotel
Europe /
Greece /
Peloponnese /
Lakonia /
Gerolimenas
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Type: Hotel
Address: Gerolimenas, Mani, Laconia, Peloponnese
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Open All Year... The 'Kyrimai' Hotel is to be found just a few kilometres from the southernmost point of the Tainaro peninsula, where the Ionian Sea meets the Aegean.
HistoryIn 1870 Michalis Katsimantis, a trader, chose one of the two headlands of the
Gerolimenas bay to construct a two-storey house with a defensive tower
and various warehouses. Gerolimenas turned out to be an ideal spot for
the developing trade of inner Mani with the rest of Greece and the
Mediterranean.
The buildings were completed by Theodoros Kyrimis, Katsimantis' nephew, a
trader from the village of Pangia, who later became mayor of Messi. In the years
that followed the business flourished to such an extent that a thriving trading
post grew up - the village of Gerolimenas.
Today, growing out of the rocks, only a few metres from the water, the
buildings seem to be dreaming of their glorious past. As they look out over the
sea, their thoughts turn back to bygone years...
In August 1875 the steam ship which plied the route from Piraeus to Kalamata,
made port for the first time at the southern point of the Peloponnese,
with the sole aim the growth of trade.
It was a historic moment for Mani.
The 'Kyrimai' Hotel is to be found just a few kilometres from the
southernmost point of the Tainaro peninsula, where the Ionian Sea
meets the Aegean.
On the same latitude as southern Sicily and the straits of Gibraltar. A place of
unusual beauty with its own distinctive cultural identity and a unique
architectural style.
The buildings have been restored by the Kyrimis family with particular
care and respect for tradition.
The original materials, mainly stone and wood, have been used throughout and
the whole process of restoration has been carried out in strict accordance
with the architecture and geometry of the buildings.
The result is unique - a complex of stairways, arches and internal courts
situated in a privileged position on the edge of the sea.
In the specially decorated area of the old warehouse, enjoy the delectable
flavours of modern Greek cuisine accompanied by carefully selected Greek
wines.
The Reception area offers the visitor the opportunity to travel back
in time among the exhibits that chart the development of trade in Greece in the
19th and 20th centuries.
In the Playroom the visitor may enjoy a game of Billiards or use the
Internet, while out in the hotel's Garden next to the sea the Swimming Pool is
available for those who wish to enjoy it.
- Swimming Pool
- Sitting Area
- Playroom
- Small Museum
- Restaurant
- Walks, Horse Riding & Boat Trips can be arranged
The Rooms are warm and inviting, offering the guest a romantic and
peaceful atmosphere and the opportunity to relax to the sound of the sea.
Each room has its own special attractions.
Choose between Tower Rooms, Luxury Suites, Two-Storey Rooms
with fireplaces and charming attics. Journey into the past assured of the
comfort of the present.
Room Facilities:
- Mini Bar
- Movie Channels
- TV
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Safe Deposit Box
- Hair Dryer
- Sleepers/Bath Amenities
- Room Service
- Bathrobes
- DVD
- Jacuzzi Suites (available in all superior rooms, junior suites and
suites)
- Fire Place (available in all superior rooms, junior suites)
- Towels for the swimming pool
