Five-star hotel with sunset views over Kalamata and the gulf
📍 Evaggelistrias 89-91, Kato Verga, 241 00 Kalamata, Messinia, Greece
Messinian Icon is a five-star hotel in Kato Verga, about seven kilometres from the centre of Kalamata. Its rooms and common areas face west, with open views over the Messinian Gulf and the city.
There are 34 rooms and two suites, the Sobremesa restaurant, two outdoor pools, a fitness centre and a spa with sauna and hammam, plus an indoor playroom for children. The sunsets over the gulf are a highlight of any stay.
Highlights
- West-facing views over the Messinian Gulf
- About 7 km from Kalamata centre
- Sobremesa restaurant
- Two outdoor pools
- Spa, sauna and hammam
Amenities
- Two outdoor pools
- Spa and gym
- Restaurant and bar
- Indoor playroom for children
Explore Kalamata & Messinia
Kalamata is the capital of Messinia, a lively seaside town on the Messinian Gulf with a long town beach, a castle above the old town and its own international airport. From here it is a short drive to Ancient Messene, the Mani with its tower villages and caves, and the beaches of Pylos and Voidokilia.
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How to get here from Athens
Kato Verga is on the coast road east of Kalamata, on the way towards the Mani, about 15 km from Kalamata airport. Kalamata has its own airport with summer flights from many European cities, and from Athens it is about 250 km (2 h 45) by car – the easiest way is a private transfer straight to your hotel.