Heliotrope Hotel

Business
4.5(1195 recensioni)
Vareia

Cosa dicono i visitatori

Rooms are spacious and clean, bit outdated but still comfortable. There is a public beach next to the hotel, we loved it. There is a restaurant next door, are there twice, food was very good. Small supermarket next to the hotel as well, very convenient.
ipek serengil· agosto 2025
Lovely staff. Very convenient location near the airport, the rooms have ample space.
Daphne Tolis· settembre 2025

Info

Adagiato nel tranquillo villaggio costiero di Vareia, a breve distanza in auto a sud di Mitilene lungo la costa orientale di Lesbo, l’Heliotrope Hotel trae il suo nome dalla parola greca per girasole – una pianta che si volge costantemente verso la luce – e l’intera struttura incarna quello stesso spirito intriso di sole. Situato nel punto in cui il Mar Egeo luccica appena oltre gli uliveti e il profilo del capoluogo dell’isola risplende all’orizzonte, l’hotel offre ai suoi ospiti una base ideale per esplorare la ricca fascia culturale che circonda Mitilene. Vareia non è un villaggio qualunque; è il luogo di nascita del premio Nobel Odysseas Elytis e ospita sia il Museo Theophilos che il Museo Teriade, rendendo questo angolo di Lesbo uno dei tratti più significativi dal punto di vista culturale dell’isola. L’Heliotrope offre quel tipo di ospitalità senza fretta in cui Lesbo eccelle – un luogo dove le mattine iniziano con un forte caffè greco e il suono del mare, e le serate si concludono con la luce ambrata che pittori e poeti hanno inseguito fino a quest’isola per generazioni. Gli ospiti possono raggiungere a piedi i musei vicini in pochi minuti, andare in bicicletta o in auto fino a Mitilene per le sue vivaci taverne sul lungomare e l’architettura neoclassica, o semplicemente abbandonarsi al ritmo della vita isolana che il passo del villaggio incoraggia. Per i viaggiatori che desiderano la vicinanza al capoluogo senza rinunciare alla tranquillità di una comunità più piccola, e che apprezzano una struttura il cui nome allude al calore, alla luce e all’agio mediterraneo, l’Heliotrope è una scelta naturale e accogliente.

Prima di partire

Cosa aspettarsi

L'hotel sorge nel punto in cui Vareia si fa silenziosa verso il mare, con i musei di Theophilos e Tériade raggiungibili a piedi e i tetti di Mitilene visibili all'orizzonte nelle giornate limpide. Le mattine hanno quella quiete tipicamente egea — luce sull'acqua, profumo di uliveti — prima che la giornata si apra verso il vivace lungomare della capitale o i siti culturali a portata di mano. Una base ideale per chi cerca la calma di un villaggio senza rinunciare alla vicinanza alla città.

Periodo migliore

Da fine aprile a ottobre il clima è più gradevole; luglio e agosto sono i mesi più caldi e affollati.

Come arrivare

Vareia si trova a circa 10 minuti a sud di Mitilene lungo la strada costiera, a 4–5 km; la maggior parte delle app di navigazione individua facilmente l'hotel per nome o per nome del villaggio.

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Visitor Reviews

Daphne Tolis

September 2025

Lovely staff. Very convenient location near the airport, the rooms have ample space.

ipek serengil

August 2025

Rooms are spacious and clean, bit outdated but still comfortable. There is a public beach next to the hotel, we loved it. There is a restaurant next door, are there twice, food was very good. Small supermarket next to the hotel as well, very convenient.

Pamir Çerçi

August 2025

The hotel, situated along the route to the airport, offered a room that, while showing its age, was nonetheless spacious, clean, and comfortable. The air conditioning unit, however, was rather noisy and appeared worn. The elevator provided a unique and nostalgic experience. While the hotel does have a pool and the beach is nearby, direct access from the hotel is unavailable. The breakfast was adequate, and the staff members were both kind and helpful.

Sofie

July 2025

I will not come here again and I don’t recommend anyone does and here is why: first off the hotel is amazing nice location good hygiene but the service? The absolute WORST the hotel workers ( especially at the bar) are always on their phone and they make drinks for them selves and go swimming like they are on vacation! Isn’t that really weird because I AM ON VACATION and ur doing nothing! The food takes to long to arrive and it’s not even that good food but there is a very nice fish place right next To the hotel so if u go I recommend u eat there because service is very nice and the food is fantastic. Way better than the heliotrope hotel! Also the bar at the pool opens at 2pm which is very late and u can’t order before 2pm and u can’t drink or eat anything from a different store so they basically won’t let u eat anything at all before 2pm!.. they don’t pick up dirty plates from tables and they also won’t come up to you to ask if you would like to order anything. I will not come back again and I told the workers I will leave a bad review. The ladies at the reception are very nice and great service but the other hotel workers including the lifeguards are not and give very bad service

Owner Response

Dear Sofie,<br>Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you appreciated our location and the cleanliness of the hotel. However, we are truly sorry to hear that your overall experience didn’t meet your expectations.<br><br>To clarify a few points, our pool bar opens promptly at 12:00pm (not 2:00 pm), and we offer a full breakfast buffet from 7:30 am to 11:00 am, which is available to all guests before the bar opens. We certainly didn’t intend to make you wait for a meal, so we hope that was helpful to know.<br><br>As for our bar staff, we do ensure that they take orders and issue receipts via their phones, as it allows us to serve you quickly and efficiently. We’re sorry if this gave the impression of our team “vacationing” while working. Rest assured, their phones are tools to help manage our busy service, not for personal enjoyment. Also, they are allowed to use the pool on their days off or after their shift especially during this heat wave we are experiencing.<br><br>In regard to your comment about the food, while we do pride ourselves on offering great quality and care in all our dishes, we understand that every guest has different tastes. We’re glad you found a nearby restaurant you enjoyed and appreciate your recommendation. However, we do work hard to provide an experience that’s unique to our hotel, and we’ll be sure to keep refining our menu based on guest feedback.<br><br>We genuinely value your feedback and hope that this clarifies some of the misunderstandings. We would love the opportunity to welcome you back in the future, should you choose to stay with us again.<br><br>Best regards,<br>Hotel Management<br>Heliotrope Hotel

Tunay Öztürk

September 2024

Wonderful Honeymoon Experience at Heliotrope Hotels We stayed at Heliotrope Hotels for our honeymoon, and overall, it was a memorable experience. The hotel staff were incredibly kind and helpful, especially the receptionist, Rania, who went above and beyond. My wife had a minor accident during our stay, and the lifeguard bandaged her foot. The bar staff were also amazing, particularly one of the women who worked there. She was very warm, and we bonded over feeding the cats together. The hotel is pet-friendly, which was a huge plus for us! The view from the hotel was stunning, adding to the overall relaxing atmosphere. The rooms were exceptionally clean, and the housekeeping staff ensured our room was spotless every day. Additionally, all the hotel staff were extremely polite and attentive, making our stay even more enjoyable. The breakfast buffet was outstanding, offering a wide variety of delicious options. We also loved the spacious pool, which made for a truly relaxing experience. We are grateful for the hospitality and highly recommend Heliotrope Hotels for anyone looking for a cozy, pet-friendly, and relaxing getaway.

Pekmez Pmz

August 2024

First negatives (1) The room where I stayed was not properly located. The air conditioner was hung on the wall where the bed is located. That means, the air conditioner blows air to your face when sleeping, which can cause you to catch a cold easily. (2) The balcony cannot be opened fully because of the bed near balcony door that blocks it. So, i could not get enough fresh air. Second positives: -The breakfast was quite satisfying. It was very rich and fresh. -The location is great. Both near airport and city centre and some local beaches. -The working personnel was friendly and they are doing their best to please the visitors. I thank them.

Ali Can Küçükyılmaz

July 2024

I stayed here for 4 nights. Nice and helpful staff, clean rooms & swimming pool, great sea view, all-you-can-eat breakfast, quiet and family-friendly atmosphere, fast internet, cold & hot water in the shower, working A/C, 5-min-away location from the city centre (port) by car, bus stops right in front of the hotel. What else could I ask for? This amazing crew deserves the best! Efcharisto for the hospitality ❤️

Umut Dikmenli

April 2024

The rooms were nice but could be cleaner. We did not need much in term of service. Breakfast could have been more varied. It is in a comfortable location in terms of transportation, about 4-5km from the center.

Christos Kaitatzis

July 2023

I absolutely enjoyed my stay. The staff was amazing and extremely helpful. The breakfast was super. I couldn't believe how many options were available for breakfast. The lifeguard and pool bar host were super friendly. You are right across from the ocean, but sometimes an afternoon pool dip is fun as well. The cleaning staff left the room spotless. There is easy parking as well. This was my first time staying at Heliotrope and I certainly will stay again. And well, you can't beat waking up with a view of the ocean from your balcony. I just wanted to say thank you to all the wonderful team members at the hotel.

Andreas

August 2022

Real gem!! Fortunately not a hidden one. Excellent hotel with spacious rooms, relaxing pool area, friendly staff and attention to details such comfy beds that seems to be a luxury in Greece. And at a very reasonable price. Only thing missing is a sandy beach right in front. But you really don't need to the pool and those fluffy sunbeds..

Owner Response

Dear Customer, we would like to thank you for your kind comments! It would be nice to welcome you on one of your next visit in Lesvos Greece!

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Lesbo orientale

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