Housed in a renovated 19th-century mansion, design hotel Despotiko is located in the center of scenic Portaria. It offers individually decorated, luxurious rooms with Mount Pelion or Pagasitikos Gulf views. Free WiFi is available throughout. Despotiko’s rooms are equipped with cable LCD TV and free Wi-Fi access. Marble bathrooms are stocked with luxury amenities, slippers and bathrobes. Some units feature a fireplace. A traditional breakfast buffet is served every morning, offering local homemade pies and pastries. An on-site children’s playroom is available. Guests can enjoy refreshments in the stone patio under the plane tree. Portaria is only 7.5 mi from the city of Volos and a 15-minute drive from the Hania ski center. Free private parking is possible at Despotiko Hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Portaria, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.5

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kfir
    Israel Israel
    Very nice hotel with good welcoming stuff. Breakfast was real good. Room was cleaned everyday.
  • Stephanie
    United States of America United States of America
    We had stayed the weekend and loved it so much we extended our stay another day. It was 3 fabulous days.
  • Stephanie
    United States of America United States of America
    The atmosphere was great and the staff was excellent. The place was very clean. The pool was fantastic.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Despotiko
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Kids' club
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Skiing
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Laptop safe
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Greek
  • English
  • Italian

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

Despotiko takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

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.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

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

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 0726Κ014Α0182801

FAQs about Despotiko

  • Yes, Despotiko is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Despotiko is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Despotiko can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

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

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Kids' club
    • Waxing services
    • Beauty services
    • Hair coloring
    • Walking tours
    • Pedicure
    • Bicycle rental
    • Body wrap
    • Swimming pool
    • Hair treatments
    • Facial treatments
    • Body treatments
    • Bike tours
    • Haircut
    • Horseback riding
    • Hairstyling
    • Makeup services
    • Body scrub
    • Manicure

  • Despotiko is 1,150 feet from the center of Portaria. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Despotiko include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Triple
    • Quad
    • Double

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