Top Spa & Wellness Stays in Nafplio

Aetoma Hotel is a four-star hotel in an 18th-century neoclassical mansion in Nafplio's Old Town. The air-conditioned rooms are decorated with artworks and handmade carpets and have hydro-massage showers. Breakfast features homemade jams and traditional pastries, a good way to start a day in the old streets. There are spa and wellness facilities for parents. With a 9.8 rating from 748 reviews, I recommend it to couples and families with older children who want a historic stay in the Old Town.

Ennea Muses Rooms and Suites is a family-friendly stay in Nafplio where every room has its own kitchen. Rooms are air-conditioned, with a balcony, a private bathroom, a tea and coffee maker and free WiFi, so families can handle breakfasts and snacks themselves. The garden, terrace, hot tub and a pool with a view give children and parents room to relax, and massage services are available. Rated 9.6 from 484 reviews, I would choose it for space, the pool and the kitchens.

Capital Luxury Suites in Nafplio offers aparthotel-style accommodation with air conditioning, private bathrooms and balconies. The outdoor swimming pool is open year-round, which is rare and useful for families travelling outside high summer, and the lush garden and sun terrace give children space to play. There is a bar, an outdoor seating area and free WiFi. Rated 9.5 from 348 reviews, I would book it for the year-round pool and the suite-style space.

Origami Boutique Residences is an aparthotel in Nafplio with a saltwater pool, a gentle choice for children who find chlorine harsh on their eyes. Rooms are air-conditioned and each opens onto a balcony or terrace over the garden or the pool. The lush garden and spacious terrace give kids room to move, the fitness centre suits parents keeping a routine, and a choice of breakfast options helps fussy eaters. An electric vehicle charging station is handy for families touring the Peloponnese by car.

Xenon Inn is a historic guesthouse on Syntagma Square, the main square of Nafplion. Rooms are soundproofed and come with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player, and some look toward Palamidi Castle. The property is family-friendly and has spa and wellness facilities. Guests rate it 9.3 across 243 reviews. I would pick it for families who want to explore the old town on foot from a central address.

Nafsimedon Hotel occupies a mid-19th-century neoclassical mansion in Nafplio, with a quiet garden of palm trees and views over Kolokotronis Park. For families, the best detail is the children's playground just across the street, perfect before or after breakfast. Rooms have chandeliers, marble-topped tables and comfortable beds, and the buffet breakfast is served in the bar area or the courtyard. I would recommend it to families who want character and a place for children to play.

Hotel Ippoliti is a four-star boutique hotel in a restored traditional mansion in Nafplio. Rooms are individually styled with Tuscan furniture and jet shower cabins, some with a spa bath or a fireplace and others with balconies over the harbour. A small outdoor pool with hydromassage gives children a place to swim, and the traditional breakfast is served by the pool. There is also a fitness room and a lounge with a fireplace. Rated 9.1 from 926 reviews, I recommend it for a characterful stay in town.

Amalia Hotel Nafplio stands on the outskirts of the town in a neoclassical building, with rooms whose balconies look over Palamidi fortress, the sea or the gardens. For families, the large swimming pool is the main draw after a morning in the old town, and the restaurant serves Mediterranean food on site. Rooms have satellite LCD TVs and Wi-Fi. I would pick it for families who want space and a pool, with a short drive into Nafplio for the sights.

Ilion Hotel occupies a former 19th-century mayoral residence in Nafplio's Old Town, near Syntagma Square and the promenade, so families can walk everywhere. Themed rooms with classical furnishings and antiques feel like staying in a small museum, which older children often enjoy. Air-conditioned suites give a family more room, breakfast is served in the bistro or the garden, and the hammam offers parents a quiet hour. I would suggest it to families with older children rather than toddlers, given the antiques.

Avra Nafpliou is one of the more family-ready three-star options in Nafplio. It has dedicated family rooms, a seasonal outdoor pool with a pool bar on the terrace, and free private parking, which counts in a town where central parking is tight. Rooms are air-conditioned and come with balconies, and the buffet breakfast keeps mornings easy. Arvanitia Beach and the Archaeological Museum are within easy reach. Remember that the pool is seasonal, so I would check the dates for spring or autumn trips.

Aion Luxury Hotel sits inside Nafplio's Old Town, close to the promenade, Syntagma Square and the harbour where boat trips leave, so a family can reach the main sights on foot. Rooms are individually decorated, each with a private bathroom. A spa and wellness area gives parents a quieter moment, and the lobby bar serves local wines in the evening. I would choose it for families who want a central, design-led base in Nafplio rather than a beach hotel.