Antares Mani

- Mina and Mr George who run the place are amazingly hospitable and kind - Insider tips on some of the most interesting places in Mani - Spotlessly clean rooms in beautiful house - Comfy beds All in all mind-blowingly good

Magnificent hotel in Mani. The breakfast was varied, very tasty and served in a very nice way. We got a lot of information from the very helpful staff. Opening to balconies. We highly recommended it. Great experience!!!

From the moment of our last minute late night arrival to Antares we could tell this was going to be an incredible hotel stay and we were not disappointed. The hotel is gorgeous - the rooms, the landscaping, the food! The photos do not do it justice. Even more impressive was the hospitality which is among the best we have received at any hotel anywhere. The team's passion for the Mani is contagious and we received an incredible insider's guide to the region that has definitely left us planning for a future trip. If you're headed to the Mani look no further!

We'd spent three stunning weeks in Croatia and Greece, with great views, great food, great weather. Just before our last few days, we almost thought we should have wrapped up earlier, saving our exploration of the Mani area of the Peloponnese for another time. Thank God we didn't do that! The Mani region is special: breathtaking, forlorn, powerful. But it wouldn't have been nearly as memorable to us without basing our stay at Antares. The hotel is the most perfect adaptation of the local architecture we could imagine. The gardens nestled among the buildings were bursting with pomegranates, lavender, tomatoes; the rooms' deep cool stone walls had charming windows tipped open with lovely breeze rippling the linen curtains. The bedding and bath were first-rate, and everything done with great care and attention to beauty. But the most spectacular things about Antares were the breakfasts and our hosts. Breakfasts are a four-course affair at Antares! Every day something unique; locally inspired and sourced; beautifully seasoned and presented; and magical. Jammy eggs drizzled with local EVOO; a fresh fennel, orange and thyme salad; and lightly smoked trout from a neighbor? With dark chocolate buttercream and biscuit cake for dessert? C'mon. Our hosts - a threesome we won't forget soon. They're so interested in the region, so committed to sharing its charms. We had a wonderful post-breakfast 'meeting' each morning with Giorgios, determining what we'd explore that day. His vast knowledge of each town, road, beach, and taverna was only matched by his passion for history. One day he sent us to explore a remote monastery, where we untied a rope on the gates to let ourselves in, and wandered through a chapel filled with ancient wall paintings. No signs, no lines, no tickets, just an awe-filled wandering on our own which we'd never have done without his direction. They lent us beach and picnic equipment, checked on our days, and by the end of a short stay, they already seemed like friends we'd have forever. We are so grateful for this place, and we hope to return. Meanwhile, we'll be happy if this note encourages someone else to enjoy the very special experience that is Antares!