Stone boutique hotel in the village of Rachi, near Gytheio
📍 Rachi, 232 00 Gytheio, Greece
Alistos Retreat Mani is a boutique hotel in the historic village of Rachi near Gytheio, among olive groves with views over the Laconian Gulf.
Three stone buildings in the austere style of Laconia surround a pool and quiet terraces. It is a peaceful base a few minutes from Gytheio, for the beaches, villages and towers of the Mani.
Highlights
- Stone buildings in Laconian style
- Pool with views
- Among olive groves
- Few minutes from Gytheio
- Base for the Mani
Amenities
- Pool
- Bar
- Room service
- Parking
Explore Gytheio & the Mani
Gytheio is a colourful harbour town on the Laconian Gulf, the gateway to the Mani. Neoclassical houses line the waterfront, the islet of Marathonisi is linked by a causeway, and long sandy beaches stretch south to Mavrovouni and Selinitsa – with the tower villages of the Mani and the Diros caves an easy drive away.
Read our guide: where to stay in the Mani →How to get here from Athens
Rachi is a few minutes from Gytheio, about 3 h 15 by car from Athens. Buses from Athens need a change in Sparta, so the easiest way is a private transfer from Athens or Athens airport straight to your hotel.

