• Apartments
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping

Located in Hydra, near Hydra Port, George Kountouriotis Manor and The Hydra Museum Historical Archives, Rafalias Mansion features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Ecclesiastic and Byzantine Museum, Lazaros Kountouriotis Manor and Merchant Marine Academy.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Hydra, this property has an excellent location score of 10.0

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
10.0
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Hydra
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved absolutely everything about this place. Our host was beyond kind & friendly, catering for our every need & making us feel incredibly welcome & at home. The room was perfect and the courtyard outside was beautiful, with blossoming orange &...
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From the minute we arrived, we were so well looked after by Andreas. He arranged for our luggage to be collected at the port as my partner had a knee injury, and he greeted us and warmly at Rafalias Mansion. Everything I had read in the reviews...
  • Hannah
    Australia Australia
    Rafalias Mansion is an oasis in Hydra. The host, Adreas, is incredibly kind and attentive to all details. The property itself is beautiful, set in a heritage building with a magnificent, tranquil garden serving as the heart of the property. The...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 10Based on 152 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I am Andreas, 5th generation owner of the mansion. Returned in the island after studies and work, to help in the family pharmacy and work in hospitality through the renovated studios! I speak Greek, English, and Italian, love the sea, traveling, cinema and coffee with nice chats!

Property information

The Rafalias family inhabited the island in 1596. They were the second family after the Koundouriotis settling in the island. Around 1890 they bought a small land with a small house and builded around and on top creating a unique in architectural features mansion. The 1st floor of the mansion which is no longer offered as a rental has 10 different rooms with Fresco paintings made 130 years ago by Genovese artists. It has been published in different magazines, architecture books and famous people like Vivienne Westwood, Pamela Anderson, photographer Mara Desipris and other have stayed there. Now we offer a small part from the ground floor, 2 suites with en-suite bathrooms and the garden house as rentals. The studios: Consisted of a double bed. They have a bathroom with shower , 43' smart TV , fully equipped kitchenette , air condition , iron and external washing machine. Ideal for people who want autonomy, privacy and the choice to cook and eat in the beautiful garden. A cleaning lady is provided and twice a week change towels and sheets. Upon request for an extra charge if needed more. There is a gym in the basement and a jacuzzi in the garden just for the guests!

Neighbourhood information

Right in the heart of Hydra next to Rafalias old historic pharmacy is the mansion and the house of the garden were the four studios are located. Next to the supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, near the port without steps!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rafalias Mansion
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Garden
Wellness
  • Fitness centre
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Rafalias Mansion takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 09:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Rafalias Mansion in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 09:00:00.

License number: 2115812, 2115854, 2546230, 2546287, 2546310, 2546325, 2546330

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Rafalias Mansion

  • Rafalias Mansion can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Rafalias Mansion is 250 yards from the centre of Hydra. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Rafalias Mansion is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Rafalias Mansion may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Rafalias Mansion offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre

  • Rafalias Mansion has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.