Messana

Ancient Messini, Messini, 24002, Greece – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>397</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
396 reviews

Perfect small hotel for me. The room was cozy with wood floors, stone walls, a comfortable bed, good WiFi. Excellent location for visiting sites in the area as I like a quiet place in a small village. I would even stay here to visit Kalamata. The breakfast buffet was very good with many local products to choose from. I arrived late in the day so street parking was easy. Short walk to a good restaurant overlooking Ancient Messini.

Deborah United States of America
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Messana

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Ideally located, Messana is in the perfect location for exploring the greater area of Messinia as it is maximum one hour away from all the locations of interest. Messana features free WiFi throughout the property. All air conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. Extras include slippers and free toiletries. There is a shared lounge at the property. Kalamata is 20 mi from Messana, while Kalamata Airport is 15 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Vegan, Buffet

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
or
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.6
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  • Deborah
    United States of America United States of America
    “Perfect small hotel for me. The room was cozy with wood floors, stone walls, a comfortable bed, good WiFi. Excellent location for visiting sites in the area as I like a quiet place in a small village. I would even stay here to visit Kalamata. The...”
  • Piotr
    Canada Canada
    “The location was beautiful overlooking the ancient archaeological site. The building is stunning. The owner was absolutely lovely. There’s the option of having a nice breakfast added with local foods and the rooms have cute small balconies to...”
  • Stacey
    United States of America United States of America
    “We loved it here- one of my daughters' favorite spots on the trip. The hosts were very accommodating and the history is amazing.”

Host Info

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
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In the centre of the prefecture of Messinia, 30 kilometres from Kalamata, at the foot of the mountain Ithomi in the picturesque village of Ancient Messina, a dream was fulfilled on 31/12 / 2015 after five years of hard work. With fresh ideas, love and care for this special place and its traditions, we have created a destination that offers an unforgettable experience to the visitors .Our sevenrooms are decorated with stone, wood, marble, clay and original materials inspired by the traditional character of our land and culture of our region.We have created a sanctuary where the visitor will benefit from the power of nature and the aroma of the tradition.Each room has its own identity decorated and furnished in a unique way, so as many times as the visitor returns the experience retains a unique character.We invite you to a guest house where the accommodation is not confined to the walls of the room but it extends to the inviting lounge with a fireplace and a relaxing yard.The Greek traditional breakfast, with products of the Messinian land complements the cosy character of our guest house.Our aim is to turn your visit in Ancient Messini into a unique luxury experience.
Our name is inspired by the history of our country, inspired by the queen Messina, in the Doric dialect Messana. Messina was the Mythical Queen of the region, daughter of King Argos Triopas and wife of Laconian Polykaonos. She is attributed to have founded the temple of Zeus Ithomata and the sanctuary on top of the mountain as well as the establishment of Elefsineion Mysteries-worship in Andania. In those times the area held the name Ithomi. In the 10th century BC King Glaucus, son of Aipytou, deified Messina which was worshiped as one of the principal deities of the city and gave to it its name. A dedicated Temple with goldstone statue and painted images of the thirteen rulers of the past was referred by Pausanias in Asklepion. Messina was also pictured on the city currency.
The city was founded in the winter of 370 BC-369 BC by the Theban general Epaminondas, after his victory over the Spartans in the battle of Leuctra and the invasion of Laconia. Epaminondas liberated Messina from the Spartan influence and chose the foot of Mount Ithomi to build the capital of the free Messinians. The town was named after the mythical Queen Messina, daughter of the king of Argos Triopian. The city remained the cultural centre of Messinia until 395, and after the invasion of the Goths the city was abandoned. The city centre was located below the place where village Mavrommati is placed today, which has been renowned as Ancient Messina. Pausanias has left us a description of the city , its chief temples and statues, its springs, its market-place and gymnasium, the Asclepieion, its place of sacrifice, the tomb of the hero Aristomenes and the temple of Zeus Ithomatas on the summit of the acropolis with a statue by the famous Argive sculptor Ageladas, originally made for the Messenian helots who had settled at Naupactus at the close of the third Messenian War.The other buildings which can be identified are the theatre, the stadium, the council chambe or Bouleuterion,
Languages spoken: Greek,English,Spanish

Area info

Amenities of Messana
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Game room
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • Greek
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Messana accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the use of the fireplace costs EUR 5.

Please inform Messana of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 1249Κ134Κ0395901

FAQs about Messana

  • Check-in at Messana is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Guests staying at Messana can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegan
    • Buffet

  • Messana is 9.9 miles from the center of Messini. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Messana include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Triple

  • Messana offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Game room

  • The prices at Messana may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.