Hotel Familia in Vathy, Ithaca, offers guests a distinctive stay. An old olive mill, which operated from 1890 until 1965, has been transformed into a unique seven-room hotel that seamlessly blends tradition with contemporary luxury.
The building that houses the hotel was designated a listed building in 1982 for its unique architecture and traditional features. In 2002, the family bought the old olive mill to renovate it, meticulously preserving the historic memories of its working past.
Each of the seven rooms has its own distinct character. All are spacious, elegantly decorated and equipped with modern comforts to make your stay a pleasure (COCO-MAT mattresses and linens, individually controlled air conditioning, free WiFi, mini fridge, LCD TV with free satellite channels, safe, etc.).
The family and the staff will make you feel at home from the very first moment and will take care of your every need.
Your day will begin with an exceptional homemade breakfast served in the indoor dining area or in the hotels small, lush green garden. The familys cooks prepare daily cakes, bread, jams, pies, pancakes, rice pudding and other traditional sweet and savory treats.
The hotel is in a quiet location in Vathy, just behind the waterfront road overlooking the cove, and is the perfect starting point for strolling to all the seaside cafés, restaurants and shops, as well as the main square. Everything you might need on your holiday is very close by, while the nearest beach is just a 15-minute walk from the hotel.