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Ela mesa

Guests soak up sun in the garden or relax at the poolside bar with stunning views at this peaceful retreat near Paleohora

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Ela mesa offers a quiet escape with its poolside bar and coffee shop. Enjoy the garden's peaceful atmosphere or explore nearby hiking and biking trails. Conveniently close to the Monastery of Saint Nectarios, a location appreciated by previous visitors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Standard Studio, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Standard Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio

Traditional Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 517 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Aphaia Suite, Ground Floor, Garden View and Private Pool | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Aphaia Suite, Ground Floor, Garden View and Private Pool

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Nefeli Double Ground Floor,Garden View and Private Pool | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Nefeli Double Ground Floor,Garden View and Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Parthenon Superior Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Parthenon Superior Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Faneromenis 2, Souvala, Aegina, Aegina Island, 18010

What's nearby

  • Souvála - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Loutrá - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kolona - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Monastery of Saint Nectarios - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Paralia Agia Marina - 13 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Piraeus Railway Station - 53 min drive
  • Athens Intl. Airport (ATH) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Καλαμάκι στο τσακ ΜΑΜ - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Χορεύτρα Εστιατόριο - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Βατζουλιας - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ο Γύρος του Τάκη - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪NOtOs - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ela mesa

Guesthouse near Monastery of Saint Nectarios
Located close to Kolona and Paleohora, Ela mesa provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like hiking/biking and ecotours at this guesthouse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a hair salon.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and concierge services
  • ATM/banking services, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to perks like pillow menus and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Select Comfort beds
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 31 and March 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 8 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 0262K124K0258500

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Children 8 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Ela mesa
Ela mesa Aegina
Ela mesa Apartment
Ela mesa Apartment Aegina
Ela Mesa Luxury Apartments Aegina/Souvala
Ela mesa Aegina
Ela mesa Guesthouse
Ela mesa Guesthouse Aegina

Frequently asked questions

Does Ela mesa have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Ela mesa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Ela mesa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ela mesa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ela mesa located?

Located in Souvala, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Kolona, Paleohora, and Monastery of Saint Nectarios. Temple of Apollo and Paralia Agia Marina are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Ela mesa Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, excellent service and terrific food. The owners went above and beyond in helpfullness from arranging for onsite car rental, taxis, food...getting a room for our friends at another hotel since they were sold out....they were truly exceptional in flexibility and overall service. The hotel is a 10 minute car ride to Saint Nektarios monastery. Thank you for being wonderful hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl Jakob Strømstad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at Ela Mesa was absolutely fantastic! The staff was so helpful and friendly, and went out of their way to make our experience as comfortable as possible. The room looked even better than the pictures, and we had amazing view of Athens in the distance. The town of Souvala was calm and peaceful with a few restaurants with good and affordable food, and a small, friendly local population. Highly recommend for your next vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Faboulas hotel

A fantastic famiy run hotel - beautiful location and wonderful staff and owners. Food was amazing. We stayed for 3 nights but wished we had stayed longer. Will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chankyu

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Our stay at Ela Mesa was great, the staff was so warm and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Recommended!

Great stay. Owners really looked after us
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A well run hotel, the staff are very friendly with good communication. I needed help getting a taxi when I arrived in Aegina and they arranged one for me within 5 minutes. The hotel is very clean and I loved the pool. The breakfast is nice as well. I can recommend this hotel and hope to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petronela

Liked: Amenities
Great spot, quiet and close of everything. The owner helped us to rent a car, which was great. The Aegina Island is very beautiful, the view is spectacular. We went to Afaia Temple and the view was stunning. The roads are so so, but stit ok. Great Greek Taverns close too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon Inge

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Fantastic hotel with amazing staff!

Fantastic hotel! One of our all time favorites! Extremely nice and helpful staff, excellent food, nice pools, sunset, balcony, aircondition etc. Also good area with beaches, snorkelling-spots and restaurants within easy walkingdistance. We will come back some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent in every way. We would gladly return
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serguei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great convenient location and good condition of propery, friendly and helpful property owner and staff. Parking lot could be cleaner and better arranged, WiFi signal at the lower level was not strong enough. Overall, our stay was a positive experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Best hotel ever

That was the best hotel i ever stayed. Free upgrade. Hugh room with all facilities (refrigerator, oven, hair dryer, they have even a fire place) The hotel have 2 swimming pools (one is private if you book the 2 specific rooms.) Breakfast it could be little better but still i am very satisfiyed. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Excellent hotel

The hotel was lovely and a 5 min walk to the small harbour village. The room was serviced every day with linen change every 3 days. All staff were very helpful and friendly. Lovely beach 5 mins walk beyond the harbour up the steps of the end restaurant. Free sunbeds if you buy a coffee or snack. Delicious homemade food and excellent breakfast. Pool is lovely and we were often the only ones using it. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Majed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice and clean Wi-Fi is weak and needs to be fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

High highs and low lows

This is a hard review to write because there was substantial advantages and good points but also some concerns. I’ll start with the good points. Nice breakfast with a variety of protein (eggs, sausage, yougurt) and carbs (pastries, fresh bread, etc.). Great location as it is close to many sights (Temple of Aphaia, beaches) but still only a 15- minute drive from Aegina town. Pool is beautiful. Staff very friendly and helpful. But unfortunately not everything was perfect. We had to switch rooms after two nights because the A/C wasn’t working. Those nights were very hot. And it took quite a bit of convincing to get the rather crusty owner to acknowledge the problem. (We even went to a hardware store and bought a thermometer!) In the second room (which was very large and cool), the bed wasn’t great. And lastly, the wifi sucked. We always used data. Driving around, the hotel stock in Aegina seems rather poor (compared to what I’m used to), so this might actually have been one of the nicest places.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Communication

Great place ruined by venomous, angry, little man

Amazing island, amazing place with fantastic, friendly staff who work really hard and are so amenable to guests. Pool beautiful and clean, local bars and restaurants are great with very friendly people and great welcome. Then you have the only problem. The manager Thassos who is like a poisonous smell around the place with his arrogance and bad attitude to his customers. He seems to live in a world where everyone else is at fault. His voice can be heard all day, EVERY day shouting at customers and staff alike. His head is so far up his rear end that he hasn’t seen daylight for years. We would return to this idyllic place anytime and recommend it to anyone IF!!! he wasn’t there. Totally ruined our stay by losing the plot and upsetting everyone on such gorgeous, sunny days which should have been memorable for all the great things about Ela Mesa and the beautiful village of Souvlana but will only be remembered by our meeting this horrible, sad little man. Having read many reviews on trip advisor BEFORE our holiday and ignoring the warning signs about this little dictator who has more rules than a prison commandant, please stop and think again. I would warn anyone thinking about going to think hard and not make the same mistake that we made. DONT BOTHER JUST LOOK ELSEWHERE.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotellet var kjempe fint, gå av avstand til strand og butikker og spiseplasser.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Meget hyggeligt velplejet hotel med 2 pools, masser af blomster, nymalet. Ejeren meget serviceminded.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Angelika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft ist recht gut. Nur der Ort bietet überhaupt nichts. Wenn man nicht nur am Pool liegen will, braucht man unbedingt ein Auto. Zum Baden souvala nicht zu empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

françoise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
C'est un endroit joliment aménagé avec une grande piscine des balcons sans vis à vis et un accueil chaleureux Le propriétaire s'est démené pour nous trouver un hébergement à Athènes Les petits déjeuners sont très corrects
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great Hotel

Lovely Hotel, staff and service. Lovely food in restaurant and nice pool. Situated in a nice quiet area with easy access to beach and restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Recommended

Lovely little hotel, quiet, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Good pool, great breakfast. The owner is very friendly and helpful. We’d stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Niina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ela mesa - the best!

The staff was the best! So friendly, caring and always there to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel was excellent but I was disappointed with the friendliness of the owner. I accidentally broke a cheap plastic lid to the cistern when pressing the flush button(on first day) and I felt intimidated by his displeasure. It subsequently made me uncomfortable and I did not stay on the premises other than to change and sleep. Lid was replaced within a couple of hours and could not have cost that much. Needs some customer services training.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner and staff were very welcoming! The property and rooms were VERY clean, service was outstanding. The location and views from the hotel excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carmel, Leicestershire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely, relaxing hotel with a great restaurant.

We stayed at the Ela Mesa for a fabulous two weeks of relaxation and in a lovely room with great views of the sea from the balcony. All the staff are wonderful and so so helpful and kind at all times. The buffet breakfast has a huge choice and is so tasty - Greek yoghurt, honey, a variety of fresh fruit, cheeses, eggs, meats, breads, pastries and more - delicious. We also ate at the restaurant and found the food to be superb - Greek traditional hot food and salads and a wonderful Fisherman's Spaghetti. We took a trip over to Athens for a day each week - the city is breathtaking and pretty easy to reach by ferry or Flying Dolphin from Aegina Port and the Metro from Piraeus. Lots to see and do on the island too; car hire is reasonable. A truly wonderful place to stay - we are definitely going back: so many people staying when we did were regular visitors which is a huge recommendation in itself.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018