Top Sea-View Stays in Athens, Greece

I would recommend The Samirah Luxury Residences to families who want sea views and wellness facilities near Glyfada marina. The air-conditioned aparthotel units have kitchenettes, private bathrooms and balconies or terraces facing the sea, and family rooms are available. A fitness centre, sun terrace, open-air bath, hot tub and free WiFi are on offer. A 9.5 rating from 123 reviews is encouraging, though the sample is still modest.

I would recommend One&Only Aesthesis to families who want a Glyfada beach resort rather than a city stay. It is a five-star beachfront property with a private beach area and sea views, plus an outdoor pool that stays open all year. Spa facilities, a fitness room and a yoga studio cover the adults, while the restaurant serves Japanese, Peruvian and European cuisines. A 9.1 rating from 218 reviews fits the resort positioning.

Coral Hotel Athens is a fully renovated four-star hotel on the Athenian Riviera with two private beaches, where loungers and umbrellas are complimentary. That alone makes beach days with children simple. Some air-conditioned rooms have balconies with sea views, worth requesting. A rooftop restaurant, a whirlpool and a mini spa round out the stay for parents. Rated 9.0 from about 2,200 reviews, I recommend it for families who want a real beach without leaving Athens.

Cama Luxury Suites Glyfada stands on the beachfront with direct access to the sea, which makes it simple for families to go for a swim between meals. Air-conditioned rooms have private bathrooms and balconies with sea views, and the garden and sun terrace give children room outside. Breakfast offers continental and American options, enough to suit most tastes. Glyfada keeps shops and cafés within reach, and an 8.8 score from 879 reviews is very good.

SEAVIEW Cityscape Hotel sits in Glyfada, on the coast south of central Athens, about 400 metres from the shopping centre. Rooms have balconies, and some look out to sea. An outdoor swimming pool with a sun terrace gives children a place to swim on hot days, and a spa and wellness area gives parents a break. A restaurant and a café-bar cover meals without leaving the hotel. I would book it for families who want a coastal base for Athens with a pool.

Azur Suites is in the centre of Glyfada, on the Athens Riviera, and its open-plan rooms with kitchenettes make family meals and snacks easy to organise. Every room has a private bathroom and a balcony with city views, and many also look out to sea. Restaurants and shops are within easy reach, so short walks are enough for dinner. The listing notes it is popular with couples rather than families, so I would pick it for families with older children who like a self-catering setup.

Poseidon Athens Hotel is a recently renovated three-star hotel right on the seafront in Palaio Faliro, with direct beach access and sea-view rooms. That makes it a rare Athens option where children can go from the room to the sand in minutes. A rooftop pool and restaurant add a second way to cool off, and spa and wellness facilities are there for parents. The tram stops right outside, handy for trips into central Athens. Rated 8.6 from about 4,000 reviews, I would book a sea-view room.

Falireon Hotel is in Palaio Faliro on the Athens coast, with direct access to the beachfront and rooms with balconies and sea views. It is described as family-friendly, and the location lets families mix beach time with sightseeing: Flisvos Beach and the marina are within walking distance, and the Acropolis is a short drive away. Several breakfast options and an on-site bar complete the stay. I would choose it for families who prefer the sea to the city centre.

Emmantina Hotel is in Glyfada, on the Athens Riviera, about 200 metres from the beach, which suits families who want a seaside base near the capital. The rooftop pool looks out over the Saronic Gulf and gives children a place to swim when the beach is busy. Rooms have balconies, air-conditioning and orthopaedic mattresses. The Efsdemele restaurant and the poolside bar keep meals simple. An 8.3 rating from 472 reviews is solid.

Hotel London is a three-star hotel on the southern coast of Athens, 100 metres from Glyfada's sandy beach, so families can be on the sand within minutes. Air-conditioned rooms have private balconies, some with sea views, and free WiFi. A buffet breakfast starts the day, a lounge bar covers the evening, and plenty of restaurants and bars are nearby for dinner. Rated 8.0 from about 2,300 reviews, I would ask for a sea-view room for a simple beach stay near Athens.

IKAROS Hotel Elliniko is a modest, family-friendly base in Elliniko, a suburb of Athens, 550 metres from Agios Alexandros Beach. Rooms are air-conditioned with satellite TV and free Wi-Fi, and some have a balcony and sea views, which is worth requesting when you book. It suits families who want sand and sea outside the centre of Athens and are happy with simple comfort. Rated 7.8 from 530 reviews as a two-star hotel, I would choose it for the beach access and price level, not for style.

Four Seasons Hotel in Glyfada, a small hotel not linked to the luxury chain of the same name, sits about 100 metres from the beach and close to the centre of Glyfada. Rooms are air-conditioned, and many have sea views. The restaurant serves Greek and international dishes, which helps with fussy eaters. A main bar and a seasonal rooftop bar give parents a spot in the evening. I would book it for a simple family beach stay on the Athens coast.