Hotels in Loutraki
Loutraki is a Greek spa resort on the inner Corinthian Gulf, an hour west of Athens, built around thermal springs, a long pebble beach and a seafront promenade. Hotels run from two-star family houses to five-star garden resorts, most within a walk of the water.
Hotels in Loutraki line a single strip between the Corinthian Gulf and the Geraneia mountains, which makes choosing where to stay unusually simple: almost everything is a short walk from the pebble beach, the promenade and Loutraki Thermal Spa. The town has been a Greek spa destination since antiquity and still bottles its mineral water for the whole country, while Casino Loutraki supplies the evenings. Around it sit the Corinth Canal six kilometres south, Ancient Corinth fourteen kilometres inland, and Lake Vouliagmeni and the Heraion of Perachora out along the peninsula to the west. Athens airport is roughly 110 kilometres east.
Loutraki in numbers
Topos luxury stay Heraion
Anthemio
Diolkos Studios
Petit Palais Hotel
Hotel Bakos
Hotel Loutraki
Galanopoulos Hotel
AGORA luxury BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Hotel Akti
Ilion
Pefkaki Boutique Hotel Loutraki
Dave by the Beach Loutraki
Grand Olympic Hotel Loutraki
Hotel Excelsior
Plaza Hotel
Pappas Hotel
Hotel Kosmopolit
Grand Hotel Loutraki
Mantas Hotel
Hotel Marko
Ramada Loutraki Poseidon Resort
Wyndham Loutraki Poseidon Resort
Seaside Hotel
CiTYZen Hotel
What to expect
- A pebble seafront running the length of town, from Neraida Beach in the south to Skaloma in the north
- Thermal springs at Loutraki Thermal Spa, walkable from most central hotels
- Casino Loutraki and a promenade of tavernas and cafes for the evenings
- The Corinth Canal six kilometres south and Ancient Corinth fourteen kilometres inland
- Lake Vouliagmeni and the Heraion of Perachora half an hour west along the coast road
- The Geraneia mountains and Osios Patapios monastery rising directly behind the town
Local tips
- Stay in the central strip if you are without a car, since the beach, the springs, the bus terminal and the tavernas are all within a few hundred metres.
- Pack swim shoes, because the whole shoreline is graded pebble rather than sand and the stones grow larger towards Skaloma.
- Travel in May, June or September for warm water, open thermal baths and rates well below the August peak.
- Hire a car for a day to link the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth and Lake Vouliagmeni, as buses to the Perachora side are infrequent.
- Ask which way your balcony faces, since sea and mountain rooms often sit in the same Loutraki building at the same rate.
- Book the resort end towards Isthmia only if you have transport, because the promenade is a drive rather than a walk from there.
Where to stay
FAQ
Where should I stay in Loutraki?
The central seafront strip suits most visitors, putting Loutraki Beach, the Thermal Spa, Casino Loutraki and the bus terminal within walking distance. The Isthmia end offers larger resorts with gardens and pools but requires a car for anything in town.
What types of hotel are there in Loutraki?
Everything from two-star family-run houses forty metres from the beach to five-star resorts with villas and spa baths. In between sit three-star seafront hotels, boutique addresses with private beach areas, and self-catering studios and aparthotels.
Is Loutraki worth visiting?
Yes, particularly for a spa and beach break close to Athens. The thermal springs, the long pebble shore and the casino give the town its character, and the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth and Lake Vouliagmeni are all short drives away.
When is the best time to visit Loutraki?
Late spring and early autumn are the strongest months, with warm sea, open thermal baths and a calm promenade. August is busy with Greek families, while winter still works for the springs even though several hotel pools close.