Hotel Votsala - Pyrgi Thermis

Beachfront hotel on Lesvos with direct sea access and guided excursions

Beachfront Location & Grounds

Hotel Votsala sits directly on the Aegean Sea in Pyrgi Thermi, offering guests a private pier for swimming and sunbathing areas on the waterfront. The property includes a lush garden with old trees and vines that create shaded nooks, plus a sun terrace for relaxing by the sea. Guests can borrow canoes, stand-up paddleboards, and water equipment stored on-site for exploring the coastline.

Rooms & Accommodations

The rooms at Votsala Hotel Lesvos feature private bathrooms, balconies, and views of either the garden or the Aegean Sea. Each studio includes a refrigerator and an electric kettle, with spacious balconies that allow guests to invite friends for evening drinks. The hotel operates without air conditioning, relying on sea breezes and ceiling ventilation, and encourages guests to keep windows and doors open at night.

Dining & Breakfast

A restaurant on-site serves Mediterranean cuisine, with a breakfast buffet offered daily from 7 to 11 a.m. that includes locally sourced items like fresh vegetables from the hotel's organic garden. The hotel offers a Swedish buffet lunch on weekdays and an à la carte dinner twice a week, including a Saturday barbecue night. Guests are encouraged to eat dinner at nearby tavernas, a 2-minute walk away, to support the local community.

Excursions & Activities

The hotel organizes daily guided excursions, including history walks, boat tours, archaeological tours led by host Christoph, and cooking classes, all for a nominal fee. Theme weeks such as "history week" feature expert-led expeditions to castles, thermal springs, and art galleries. Guests can also join yoga sessions in the mornings, use a piano and guitar on the property, or borrow books from the library.

Family & Pet-Friendly Policies

Hotel Votsala provides family rooms that accommodate groups, with the hotel welcoming children and offering a safe garden for play. The property accepts pets, allowing guests to bring their dogs or cats. A resident dog named Ekmek and several cats live on the premises and are cared for by the staff.

• Location: Beachfront in Pyrgi Thermi, 15 min from Mytilene center
• Rooms: Studios with sea views, private bathrooms, and balconies
• Dining: Organic breakfast buffet, Swedish lunch, à la carte dinner twice a week
• Activities: Canoeing, yoga, guided history walks, boat tours, cooking classes
• Excursions: Theme weeks with expeditions to castles, thermal springs, and galleries
• Family features: Family rooms, garden, pet-friendly policy
• Nearby beaches: Kanoni Beach 18-min walk, Thermi Beach 0.5 miles, Chrysi Ammos 30-min drive

License number: 0310K012A0264201