Frequently Asked Questions
General
A few words about Lela’s Taverna
Lela’s Taverna is a restaurant/hotel established in 1983 by Lela Giannakeas in one of the most picturesque places of Kardamili. 4 generations later, what describes best the restaurant’s cuisine now is traditional Greek cooking with modern techniques. Along with the food, the restaurant has a very extensive Greek wine list, with an underground 1900s wine cellar, which is approximately 3 meters above sea level.
Location
Lela’s Taverna is located in Kardamili, a small village around 35km south from Kalamata.
The hotel is situated right on top of the restaurant with direct view to the sea, sunset and Meropi island.
From late April to mid October, there are charter flights to Kalamata's airport (KLX). If you fly to Athens airport, Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), you can take the X93 bus, to Kifissou Street bus station for Peloponnese. There is a bus from Athens to Kalamata, nearly every half an hour and to Kardamili at 12 pm. We can arrange Taxi transfers from both airports.
Detailed directions to Lela’s Taverna, you may find at Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Opening hours
The restaurant is open Tuesday to Saturday 18:00-23:00
Sundays & Mondays closed.
Staying at Lela’s Taverna
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in time is from 14:00 to 20:00.
Check-out time is from 8:00 to 11:00. For your convenience we provide luggage storage until 18:00 on the same day.
Change or Cancel reservation
100% of paid pre-payments refundable when cancelled 14 days before arrival or earlier.
50% refundable if cancellation is 1-14 days before arrival.
0% refundable if no show or early departure.
Wi-fi
All of our rooms have wifi. You will find the password on the room information paper during your stay.
Parking
We don't have a private parking space, but as long as you don't block any garage or private space, you can park anywhere close to the restaurant.
Gym
During your stay, you are more than welcome to use our gym located in the beginning of our other hotel NoTos, inside a container. The gym is equipped with a double pulley system, a bench, 2 heavy bags for boxing, weights and dumbbells, as well as a ping-pong table. Also the fan for ventilation, fridge filled with water & speakers for music help you survive a tough workout.
You can use our gym only by appointment with the staff. Working hours may differ.
Pets
Pets are not allowed in our rooms.
Smoking
Smoking is prohibited inside the rooms.
Please if you want to smoke either do it outside or on your balcony.
Kitchen
Is there a kitchen in the rooms?
There is no kitchen in the rooms, but the room is equipped with a mini fridge, coffee machine & kettle.
You can join us every night except Sundays & Mondays, to dine in our restaurant right below the hotel. Contact us for a reservation.
Breakfast
We do not serve breakfast at Lela’s Taverna, but we renew your coffee machine capsules, on daily service.