Dexamenes Seaside Hotel
Industrial-chic brutalist minimalism meets barefoot beach holiday. Raw concrete, reclaimed steel, polished terrazzo. Quiet and contemplative by day; the courtyard has a buzz in the evenings.
Beachfront WineTank Suites have the most dramatic wake-up experience — sea directly through the sliding glass door at the foot of the bed. Book these over Courtyard if budget allows.
Why It Matters
Winner of the Global Ultimate Accolade at the AHEAD Awards and featured on the Condé Nast Traveler Hot List. The building itself — a post-war winery built directly on the sea so wine could be pumped onto ships — is recognized at the EU's Mies van der Rohe Architecture Awards. There is nowhere else quite like it.
A 1920s winery on the western Peloponnese coast, converted one-to-one into a hotel where guests literally sleep inside the original concrete wine-storage tanks. Athens-based architects K-Studio kept interventions surgical — strip out the machinery, add a timber-screened patio, hang a sliding glass door at the foot of the bed — and the result is something genuinely unlike anywhere else. The furniture is modern and a touch utilitarian, the concrete walls carry all their original patina, and the beach is right there.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Backyard WineTank Suite
The most private of the wine-tank rooms, tucked at the rear of the property with limited outward views. The slightly quieter position makes these the go-to for guests who really want to disconnect. Same 30sqm interior and 15sqm patio footprint as the other tank suites.
King + single sofa bed · 30 sqm
Beachfront WineTank Suite
A converted 1920s concrete wine tank that opens directly toward the sea. The bed faces a large sliding glass door — wake up, pull back the curtains, and the Ionian is right there. Minimalist in the best possible way: original patina walls, a narrow black steel framework organizing the space, and polished terrazzo floors. The private patio under a canopy gives you an outdoor table for room-service breakfasts or sundowners.
King + single sofa bed · 30 sqmCourtyard WineTank Suite
Same converted wine-tank format as the Beachfront suites — 30sqm of raw industrial-chic concrete with a 15sqm patio — but oriented toward the courtyard. The courtyard itself is the visual heart of the hotel: a shallow reflective pool separating the two rows of tanks, the massive steel silo drums rising from the water, and a small vineyard. Calmer and more private than the beachfront row.
King + single sofa bed · 30 sqmInterconnecting WineTanks — Courtyard View
A Courtyard and Backyard WineTank suite connected into one unit. Same generous 60sqm and two-bathroom setup as the Sea View interconnecting option, but oriented toward the courtyard and rear of the property for more privacy.
2 kings + 2 single sofa beds · 60 sqmInterconnecting WineTanks — Sea View
A Beachfront and Courtyard WineTank suite opened up into a single connected space — four beds across two full bathrooms. The best option for small families or friend groups who want the tank experience with more room to spread out.
2 kings + 2 single sofa beds · 60 sqm
Seaview ChemLab Suite
The two largest and most architecturally distinctive rooms on-site. These were the original chemistry laboratories of the post-war winery, now transformed into suites inside a neoclassical building sitting directly on the beach. At 50sqm they are significantly more spacious than the tank rooms, with a bathtub in addition to the shower and first-floor sea views. Maximum of two guests.
King · 50 sqmSeaview Terrace Suite
Built on top of the Beachfront WineTank row, these suites offer sweeping, uninterrupted panoramic sea views. The design brings floor-to-ceiling glass and a pergola-style canopy, plus an infinity-edge feature pool at the balcony edge that visually connects to the Ionian Sea. A step up in drama from the tank suites below.
King · 33 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Archery session in the grounds of Pontikokastro, an ancient castle ruin surrounded by nature. Combines adventure and history.
Beach horse riding along the coastline. Available for beginners and experienced riders. English-style riding lessons also available.
Local artists regularly curate exhibitions and installations in the hotel's gallery and inside the silo structures. Exclusive ceramics and jewellery pieces designed and made locally are available in the gift shop (Bakaliko).
A visit to a working marble sculptor's studio in a historical building, with a private tour, a look at tools and equipment, and hands-on time creating a piece of stone or clay to take home. The artist led restoration work at the Acropolis and the Olympic site.
On-site at Dexamenes. Guests create their own skincare products — lotions, balms, and oils — using pure olive oil. Hands-on and educational.
A visit to local olive groves and a world-award-winning olive press, with an introduction to cultivation and production, followed by a food pairing session.
On-site open-air cinema for guests.
Exclusive private dinner inside one of the original steel silo tanks, open-air, beneath the stars. Greek degustation menu. Maximum 2 people for the most intimate formats (Balcony). Ideal for special occasions.
Hotel-arranged private guided tour to the Archaeological Site of Ancient Olympia, about 45 minutes by car. Tickets are approximately €12. The hotel can organize the transfer and guide.
A 4-hour sea kayak in the bays of Agios Andreas near Katakolon. Includes stops at the islet of Matzakoura, views of sunken ancient columns, and ends at the private beach of Mercouri Estate.
Guided tastings focusing on indigenous Elis region grapes — one of the oldest wine-producing regions in Greece. Multiple formats available: Elis Region, Undiscovered Greece (broader Greek indigenous grapes), Greece vs. World (comparative), and Assyrtiko 360° (the iconic white variety explored across different terroirs). Conducted in the open kitchen laboratory with a communal table.
Arranged visits to local wineries including Olympia Gi (near Ancient Olympia) and Drouva Winery. The wider Elis region has over 8 recommended wineries. Private transfers available.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The hotel sits directly on Kourouta Beach on the Ionian Sea. Free sunbeds and parasols for all guests. Gazebos available by reservation.
Daily Greek breakfast included with most room rates. Continental, buffet, and à la carte options. Breakfast served 08:00–11:10. Early breakfast service and takeaway breakfast boxes available on request.
The industrial scrapyard between the two rows of wine tanks has been converted into a meditative courtyard garden. A shallow pool separates the rows of rooms, reflecting light. The preserved steel silo drums rise from the water; slabs of original tank wall serve as stepping stones to enter them.
All beds fitted with COCO-MAT natural mattresses. Pillow menu also available.
Full 24-hour room service. Breakfast served 08:00–11:00; room service from the restaurant available 8am–10:30pm.
On-site free private parking with electric vehicle charging stations included. Valet service available.
On-site boutique selling local products, delicacies, and exclusive locally designed ceramics and jewellery.
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