Kastellorizo, Greece
Casa Mediterraneo Hotel
Sunset-hued neoclassical guesthouse
Sunset-hued neoclassical guesthouse
Three restored mansions run as an intimate guesthouse, oriented toward leisurely terrace breakfasts and sunset drinks above the harbour.
“Housed in a trio of neoclassical mansions set back from the waterfront, Marie Rivalant’s second guesthouse has a slightly more muted, polished feel.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Rhodes mineral pigments and Ottoman spice hues colour the three neoclassical mansions.
Notable
Three nineteenth-century neoclassical manor houses restored using local limestone and reclaimed woodwork.
Notable
Levantine craft traditions and island market produce sourced across the Turkish channel.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The décor masterfully blends these influences — sunbaked plaster and natural textiles, marble and stone staircases — in an invigorating kaleidoscope.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Waterfront tavernas sit a short walk downhill, and wooden boats run to the Blue Grotto from the quayside.
The rooms
Suites take up an entire floor of each mansion. Shuttered windows look out to sea, and bathrooms have antique marble basins.
The yoga terrace
An outdoor stone yoga terrace sits among beds of lavender and rosemary on the hillside.
At the table
Breakfast brings fresh figs and goat cheese to marble tables, and the courtyard hosts communal pop-up dinners.
How it began
The nineteenth-century mansions stood empty after the Second World War until architect Marie Rivalant-Lazarakis restored them in 2022.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.