Accommodation: Ithaca
Where We Stay
For our brand new Ithaca Odyssey 2024 trip we’ll venture out to the ancient homeland of Odysseus in the Ionian Sea. Ithaca is an island shrouded in mysticism and rich in history – a Greek jewel in calm Ionian waters, which lies just off Kefalonia’s northeastern coast.
We’ll stay in the laidback harbour town of Vathy, with colourful seafront buildings and a friendly bustle. We are pleased to work with two hotels for our 2024 Ithaca trip, the hotel you stay in will depend on the week you choose.
Both hotels are located in Vathy, Ithaca and offer twin and double rooms. All rooms are en-suite with full air conditioning, TV and Wi-Fi. There are a limited number of single supplement rooms, which can be reserved during the booking process, subject to availability.
Both hotels are close to a suitable dock for embarking and disembarking at the beginning and end of the swim day.
Mentor Hotel
The Mentor Hotel was the first organised hotel on the island (built in 1969) and still sits right at the heart of the harbour – mere minutes from the main square. There are a number of local restaurants nearby and you can enjoy easy access to coastal walks and plenty of exploration to other parts of the Ionian as well. You will also find yourself within a few metres from the sea, spoilt for seafront views of boats in the port of Vathy!
Your Accommodation
Our allocation is based on twin and double rooms. There are a limited number of single supplement rooms, which can be reserved during the booking process, subject to availability.
If you would like to extend your stay in Ithaca and need to book additional nights’ accommodation before or after your trip, please contact Hotel Mentor directly at welcome@hotelmentor.gr.
Room Specific Information
Twin (En Suite Bathroom)
This room is set up as 2x Twin beds with an en-suite bathroom and views of the bay. It can be booked for single or double occupancy.
Room Amenities:
- Free Wifi
- Air Conditioning
- Safe Deposit Box
- Fridge
Standard Double (En Suite Bathroom)
This room is set up as 1x double bed with an en-suite bathroom and views of the bay. It can be booked for single or double occupancy.
Room Amenities:
- Free Wifi
- Air Conditioning
- Safe Deposit Box
- Fridge
Hotel Information & Facilities
Check In / Check Out Times
Hotel Amenities
Travel Plugs & Electricity
There is free Wi-Fi throughout both hotels where we stay in Greece.
For a useful source of information on the different electrical outlets, electrical plugs, and electric sockets, please visit www.worldstandards.eu.
Food and Drink
All breakfasts and one lunch are included in your trip price (swimmers only). The remaining four lunches and all dinners are at your own expense.
This gives you a fantastic opportunity to explore the menus and experience the local restaurants of your choice over the course of your trip. Your guides and the team at the hotel will be able to provide recommendations for places to eat.
Dietary Requirements
If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking. There is a section to complete within the profile details of your SwimTrek account requesting dietary requirements, which will also allow you to notify us of any dietary preferences.
While we will do our best to accommodate these requests, due to the remote location of many of our trips, this cannot always be guaranteed, and allergens may be present. Should this be a cause for concern, and you have no safe solution available please reconsider your intent to travel.
If you have either a requirement or preference for specific food or drinks which may be difficult to source on location, we strongly recommend bringing these with you.
Hotel Location
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Captain Yiannis Hotel
The Captain Yiannis Hotel is tucked further round the bay, offering spectacular views of Vathy itself. Guests can venture into Vathy each evening or explore further north to the yacht marina. You’re also within walking distance of Loutsa Beach and with its own pool, it is the perfect location to relax by the water.
The picturesque setting allows you to peer back over the bay toward the town’s centre and up the mountains to the village of Perahori. This is a wonderful hotel for your Ithacan holiday – it even has its own pond with turtles!
Your Accommodation
Our allocation is based on twin and double rooms. There are a limited number of single supplement rooms, which can be reserved during the booking process, subject to availability. Captain Yiannis does have a number of suites as well, which are subject to additional charge and availability. If you are interested in booking a suite, please our Customer Team at info@swimtrek.com.
If you would like to extend your stay in Ithaca and need to book additional nights’ accommodation before or after your trip, please contact the Captain Yiannis hotel directly at stefanosfiampolis@gmail.com.
Room Specific Information
Twin (En Suite Bathroom)
This room is set up as 2x Twin beds with an en-suite bathroom and views of the bay. It can be booked for single or double occupancy.
Room Amenities:
- Air Conditioning
- Safe Deposit Box
- Fridge
Standard Double (En Suite Bathroom)
This room is set up as 1x double bed with an en-suite bathroom and views of the bay. It can be booked for single or double occupancy.
Room Amenities:
- Air Conditioning
- Safe Deposit Box
- Fridge
Hotel Information & Facilities
Check In / Check Out Times
Hotel Amenities
Pool
Enjoy a dip in the pool.
Travel Plugs & Electricity
There is free Wi-Fi throughout both hotels where we stay in Greece.
For a useful source of information on the different electrical outlets, electrical plugs, and electric sockets, please visit www.worldstandards.eu.
Food and Drink
All breakfasts and one lunch are included in your trip price (swimmers only). The remaining four lunches and all dinners are at your own expense.
This gives you a fantastic opportunity to explore the menus and experience the local restaurants of your choice over the course of your trip. Your guides and the team at the hotel will be able to provide recommendations for places to eat.
Dietary Requirements
If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking. There is a section to complete within the profile details of your SwimTrek account requesting dietary requirements, which will also allow you to notify us of any dietary preferences.
While we will do our best to accommodate these requests, due to the remote location of many of our trips, this cannot always be guaranteed, and allergens may be present. Should this be a cause for concern, and you have no safe solution available please reconsider your intent to travel.
If you have either a requirement or preference for specific food or drinks which may be difficult to source on location, we strongly recommend bringing these with you.
Hotel Location
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