The Best Hotels on the Greek Island of Tinos for Every Traveller

Laouti is the longest beach on the island of Tinos, and it boasts golden sand, shady trees and shallow waters. Want to stay nearby? Book into Akti Aegeou, a resort-style hotel, located just 30m (100ft) from the beachfront. The one- and two-bedroom studios, apartments and suites have kitchens for self-catering and sea view balconies, and there’s a pool with a pool bar for guests – go for one of the fruity summer cocktails. There’s also a restaurant that serves homemade cakes and pastries for breakfast.

Looking for an ultra-convenient island escape? This contemporary complex of 19 self-catering bungalows is just 3km (2mi) away from the port of Tinos in the picturesque seaside village of Kionia, which is home to the ruins of a temple dedicated to Poseidon. The bungalows are built on different levels, meaning each boasts views over the blue sea from a balcony with cascading bougainvillea. The hotel mini-bus is on standby throughout the day and evening to take guests to the port and back, making it easy to explore the main town’s restaurants and bars.

This hotel, in a quiet part of the town of Tinos, is just a 15-minute walk from the main port and 10 minutes from the famed Church of Panagia Megalochari. It’s built in the Cycladic style, and the rooms and suites combine this traditional style with modern minimalism. Looking for romance? Book the Junior Suite, which features a hammam-style shower, jacuzzi and three balconies. The Aqua Vista Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner, and the chef serves up traditional dishes, such as moussaka, fourtalia (local-style omelette) with syglino (cured meat), artichoke pie and stuffed squid.

This friendly, family-run hotel opened in 1988 and has been welcoming travellers to the island ever since. There’s a variety of rooms, ranging from standard doubles to two-room apartments that are ideal for families. Looking for something different? Book into the Aqua Suite, which features a glass fronted hot tub built into the bedroom below a window overlooking the town. The owners also have an organic farm just a few kilometres from the hotel, and they encourage guests to visit. During a farm visit, you can see handmade terraces and dovecotes, and have a meal prepared with produce from the farm and homemade lemonade.

These affordable apartments, in a Neoclassical building in Tinos Town, are rich in character – think handcrafted timber furniture in the bedrooms, blown-glass lamps and works by local artists. Each of the four apartments also has views out over the pretty landscaped garden, which boasts marble tables and shady umbrellas. Breakfast is served in the aforementioned Aqua Vista Restaurant nearby, and includes local delicacies such as bougatsa, a Greek breakfast pastry filled with semolina, custard and cheese or minced meat.

These simple rooms – decorated with white-painted timber furniture and coastal-inspired artwork crafted from driftwood, sand and shells – are just 50m (165ft) from Agali Beach and 200 metres (660ft) from Agios Fokas Beach. Expect private balconies overlooking the laneways, air conditioning, in-room refrigerators and free Wi-Fi. Looking to explore Tinos Town? It’s an easy 10-minute walk to the ferry port, where many of the island’s best-known taverns, bars and restaurants are located.

This boutique wellness retreat is just 5km (3mi) away from Tinos Town. Eight beachfront suites, studios and apartments overlook Agios Sostis Beach and can accommodate between two and six guests – so it’s just as suited to groups of friends and families as it is to couples looking for a romantic getaway. Kapri restaurant serves local fare on the terrace, while the Byzantio Wellness Spa boasts a jacuzzi with panoramic sea views. There’s also a fragrant herb garden that the hotel uses in the restaurant’s dishes and cocktails.