Divani Meteora Hotel is the full-service option in Kalambaka, a four-class property with 164 rooms, a spa and two pools. It stands on the Trikala to Ioannina road in the historical district, about a ten-minute walk from the train station, and it is only a short drive from the rock towers. Rooms are practical and comfortable, with air conditioning, balconies, rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs, and the better ones look straight at Meteora. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, there is a poolside bar and a cafe, and breakfast with local dishes is included in the rate. For travellers who want facilities after a day on the stone steps, it is the most complete choice in town.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the historical district of Kalambaka, about a ten-minute walk from the station and roughly a twelve-minute walk from the tourist information centre and the church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Meteora is about a six-minute drive away, the Monastery of Agia Triada about ten minutes by car, and Theopetra Cave around thirteen minutes.
Buses to the monasteries are limited and seasonal, so most guests use a taxi, a rental car or a guided tour. Free self parking and an electric car charging station make driving simple.
The rooms
There are six room types, including superior and executive rooms of about 215 to 237 square feet, a triple room and a superior suite of around 323 square feet. Many have mountain or Meteora views, and rooms sleep up to three. Features include air conditioning, furnished balconies, laptop-friendly desks, bathrobes, rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs, with free wifi throughout. Extra beds are available for a surcharge, and babysitting can be arranged for a fee.
Who it suits
Couples, families and anyone who values a pool, a spa and an on-site restaurant. Small dogs are allowed for a nightly fee, which helps travellers with pets. Light sleepers should ask for a room away from the pool terrace. Winter visitors will like the indoor pool, which keeps the hotel useful on cold or rainy afternoons between monastery visits.
Staying here also means you can walk to the town centre for dinner and still drive to the rocks in minutes, a balance that few hotels in the area manage. Breakfast is included, so you can start early before the tour groups arrive.
Good to know
The outdoor pool is seasonal and one pool closes for a few weeks each spring, so confirm which facilities are open on your dates. Check-in begins in the afternoon and late arrivals should tell the hotel in advance. Ask for a Meteora-view room when you book, because the rocks glow at sunset from the balconies.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓On-site spa
- ✓Restaurant and poolside bar
- ✓Free breakfast
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Electric car charging
- ✓Free wifi and air conditioning
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Divani Meteora Hotel?+
Yes, free breakfast with local dishes is included. Confirm winter service when you book.
Does the hotel have a pool and spa?+
It has an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and a spa. Check which are open on your dates.
How far is it from the monasteries?+
Meteora is about a six-minute drive. Use a taxi, a car or a guided tour for the monasteries themselves.
