Mystras Grand Palace Resort & Spa

Perched by the ruined Byzantine city of Mystras, minutes from Sparta and Mistra Castro. This five-star resort and spa opened in 2017 and sits close to the Mitropolis and the Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil; Kalamata Airport is about 66 km away.

Just 29 air-conditioned rooms and suites with private furnished balconies or patios. Rooms include refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, seating areas and private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers; some rooms offer mountain views.

Seasonal outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and a full spa offering massages, facials and body treatments. Fitness centre, outdoor tennis courts, free bikes for exploring and easy access to local hiking trails — wake up to mountain-view mornings and step out to Byzantine ruins.

Business center on site, complimentary wireless internet and a 24-hour front desk. Free self-parking is available.

Two on-site restaurants, a coffee shop/café and a bar/lounge, plus limited room service. Start the day with a rich complimentary buffet breakfast at Elia, served daily from 7:00–10:00.