Divani Meteora Hotel review


By David De Clercq

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Divani Meteora Hotel

Founded in 1960, the Divani Meteora was the first hotel in the Divani Collection, a name synonymous with luxury in Greece. Fully renovated, it blends the area’s natural beauty with contemporary comfort and traditional Greek hospitality, right at the base of the extraordinary rock formations of Meteora.

At a glance

Location: Kalambaka, at the foot of Meteora, Greece
Rooms: 165 rooms and suites
Stayed in: Deluxe Room
Best for: hikers, cyclists and sightseers exploring Meteora
Reviewed: August 2014

8.2 out of 10

Setting and arrival

I arrived in the afternoon and checked in smoothly. Antiques and display cabinets give the public spaces a sense of heritage.

Lounge at the Divani Meteora Hotel

The rooms

All 165 rooms, from Superior Rooms to Junior Suites, have balconies facing the rocks of Meteora. Natural earth tones seem to blend with the landscape outside, and wooden floors add warmth. My Deluxe Room had a large work space, minibar and flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with a soaking tub.

Deluxe Room at the Divani Meteora Hotel

Exploring Meteora

The hotel is an ideal base for hiking and cycling. I rented a scooter in town, the perfect way to hop between viewpoints and catch the sunset over the monasteries.

Dining and facilities

Breakfast in the main restaurant is traditional with Greek touches. Facilities include a spa, indoor and outdoor pools and a very large event room.

The verdict

Fantastic views, good facilities and an unbeatable location for exploring Meteora make the Divani the natural choice in Kalambaka.

  • Rooms: 8.0
  • Service: 8.5
  • Dining: 8.0
  • Facilities and spa: 8.5
  • Location: 9.0

Divani Meteora Hotel, Kalambaka, Greece.

David stayed as a guest of the hotel. Based on a stay in August 2014. Facilities, menus and prices may have changed since.

The reviewer

David De Clercq has visited all 197 countries and reviewed hundreds of hotels. How we review