In 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.

Check-in: from 12:00 h
Check-out: until 10:00 h

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

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.

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