Citta dei Nicliani

What a wonderful place, nested in East Mani, away from the tourist crowds. Citta dei Nicliani exceeded our expectations and was all we could dream for. This family run hotel feels more like a home than a hotel. You feel like you have been invited to stay at some friends house and the house happens to be a beautifully converted tower house dated from the 11th century. The owners are incredibly welcoming and make you feel at ease as soon as you enter the property. Whether you want to chill out in the property's stunning grounds or use this as a pad to explore all the surrounding areas of natural beauty, this place will make you happy. Food (all home cooked) is amazing and our room was superbly decorated and functional. We wished we could have stayed longer but will definitely return when we next come to Greece.

Beautifully decorated, very well preserved, great hospitality, great amenities

A Beautiful boutique hotel that makes an excellent base for touring the Mani Peninsula. Excellent breakfast. Be sure to arrange for dinner there as well. It’s by far the best dining in the area. The owners are charming and make your stay memorable.

Tastefully decorated rooms. Very peaceful area Hosts are very welcoming and friendly. They speak very good English. Area is beautiful, very quiet, no shops, only a small supermarket as you enter into the village. But a short drive away are larger little towns. Has food offered for dinner. Very nice breakfast , individual plates given with superb choices. Homemade breads and omelettes. Would love to stay longer next time but great also for 1 night . I couldn’t fault anything. The owners have made a hidden treasure from an old castle ruin.

Stunning gem in the Mani Peninsula of Greece. Set in a stunning old castle from 1855, there are only 7 rooms, each unique. I love the decorating and the breakfast was outstanding. The attention to detail was superb! Highly recommend.

Terrific experience. Warmly welcomed and everything was impeccable. Had dinner there and it was five-star as well

We could not have chosen a better place to experience the Mani. Absolutely everything about Citti dei Nicliani was top notch - the hoteliers were warm and welcoming making you feel as if you were a guest in their home. The estate was simply magical - a restored traditional Mani tower complex - our room was delightful; we were greeted each morning with a superb homemade breakfast included a homemade rice pudding with orange zest beyond compare. The dinners were equally delicious and prepared with care. So much attention to detail. Truly a gourmet culinary experience.

Citta dei Nicliani is a very special place with wonderful hosts. Everyone should visit the Mani region - the most spectacular scenery and a great place to think and write!

Very quiet area, and not much to do (especially for a 6 yr old). However Diros caves were excellent and drive on the East side was great.

When deciding on the most desirable location to celebrate a 60th birthday - and the world was our oyster - we settled on the Peloponnese, and to have discovered Citta dei Nicliani was perfection indeed. The owners, Ileas, Tanya and Panos have restored this 18th century tower - now designated and ancient monument - and converted it into immaculate boutique accommodation. On arrival we felt immediately that we were welcomed into their home with genuine hospitality to ensure that our stay was pleasurable. The tranquil terrace is perfect for al fresco dining, the breakfasts with a multitude of local and home-made produce providing the perfect start to the day. The evening meals which can be ordered at breakfast time are mouth-watering selections of their culinary expertise using predominantly local home-made and home-grown produce, accompanied by a good selection of quality wines chosen by our knowledgeable hosts. The balcony of our tower room at the top of the outside stairs was a perfect spot for our sundowners and our comfortable and quiet room the antidote to the frenetic 21st century lifestyle. Such are our fond memories of the 60th birthday celebrations at Citta dei Nicliani that we are intending to revisit next year with my father-in-law to celebrate his 90th