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A resort hotel overlooking the bay, the Porto Heli Hotel is 10 minutes by water from Spetses Island, and 52 km from the ancient amphitheatre at Epidavros. The 208 air conditioned guestrooms open onto balconies with garden or sea views, while marble bathrooms feature toiletries and hair dryers. Further room amenities include satellite television, Internet points and complimentary bottled water. Guests can lounge by the outdoor pool and enjoy cocktails from the poolside Electra Bar during the summer months. There is another bar on the beach and one in the lobby, as well as a disco on site. Dining options include the Mycenae Restaurant, an informal restaurant serving Greek and Mediterranean dishes, and Alias, a roof garden offering views across the bay. Children are well catered for at this resort, with a paddling pool, playground, mini club, table tennis and video games room, while babysitting services are also available. Active guests can work out in the fully equipped gym or play tennis on two courts, while more sedate activities include browsing the gift shops and visiting the hair salon. A complimentary shuttle service taxis guests to and from Porto Heli, where fans of water sports will find facilities for parasailing, water skiing and windsurfing. Boat trips from the area offer daytrips to the islands of Hydra and Poros, both within 60 minutes by Hydrofoil, while those who prefer to stay on dry land may wish to visit the picturesque old town of Nafplion, dominated by the Palamidi Fortress, 80 kilometres from the hotel. Athens El. Venizelos Airport is 250 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate journey time of around 180 minutes.
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