5,158 reviews
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$823, Arafinidon Alon, Athens, 19009, Greece
5,158 reviews
1/73
Free parking
Restaurant
Beachfront
Business center
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Free shuttle
Hotel Avra by Smile Hotels is a 4-star escape in Rafína, Greece. Located just 0.2mi from the city center, this beachfront property sits at 3, Arafinidon Alon, inviting sunrise strolls along the shore. Price starts from $82, offering a stylish base for travelers seeking comfort and a touch of Mediterranean charm.
With 5,488 reviews, guests often praise the convenient location and warm hospitality. On-site perks include free parking, free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a free shuttle service, plus a restaurant, a bar, a sun deck, and a terrace for easy, breezy days by the sea.
Guest comfort is boosted by soundproof rooms, air conditioning, and elevator access, along with non-smoking rooms and wheelchair accessibility. Family-friendly options include a kid-friendly buffet and kids’ meals (extra charges), while business travelers can take advantage of a free business center and meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges).
Take a moment to sip the sea breeze and then dive into the flavors of Εστιατόριο #1, where Greek and Mediterranean cuisines shine. The on-site dining spot pairs nicely with a bar, while a sun deck and a terrace invite easy, breezy days by the shore.
This beachfront haven sits a short 0.2mi from Rafína’s city center, making it a snap to explore the town and then retreat to the waves. Free perks keep the stay relaxed: free parking, free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a free shuttle service, plus the restaurant, a bar, a sun deck, and a terrace for effortless beach days. With 5,488 reviews praising the convenient location and warm hospitality, the vibe is consistently welcoming.
For payments, cash isn’t accepted, but a wide range of cards is welcomed: American Express, Discover, Visa, JCB, Diners Club, Mastercard, Maestro, UnionPay debit, and UnionPay. Room options include Sea View and City View choices, along with several configurations such as Single, Triple, Quadruple, and Connecting rooms, offering flexible layouts for different travel needs.
Closest airports
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
6.8miFree parking
Restaurant
Beachfront
Business center
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Free shuttle
Free Airport Shuttle
Beach
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
Bar
Sun deck
Parking On Site
Terrace
Soundproof rooms
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Garden
Balcony
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Soundproof
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Connecting, 4 Twin Beds, Partial Sea View
4 Twin Beds
235 sqft
Balcony
Minibar
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x3
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Connected Quadruple Side Sea View (4 Twin Beds) is 237 square feet and includes 4 single beds 80-130 width plus balcony.
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Room - 2 Single, Side Sea View
2 Twin Beds
2 Sofa Beds
300 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
+
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This air-conditioned room opens to a balcony with side sea views, and includes free WiFi and a flat-screen, satellite TV. Please note that this room type consists of 2 single beds and 2 rollaway bed.
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Room - 2 Twin
2 Twin Beds
215 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Minibar
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Featuring earthy tones, this air-conditioned room opens to a balcony with sea or town views. It offers free WiFi and a flat-screen, satellite TV.
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Interconnecting, 4 Twin Beds
4 Twin Beds
410 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
+
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Consisting of 2 interconnecting rooms, this unit includes: - 2 flat-screen TVs - a mini fridge - a furnished balcony with side sea views - 2 bathrooms with a shower. This room type cannot accommodate an extra bed.
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Superior, Triple, Partial Sea View
2 Twin Beds
1 Sofa Bed
270 sqft
Ocean view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Minibar
x6
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x3
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Superior Triple Side Sea View (2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed) is 301 square feet and includes 2 single beds 80-130 width plus a sofa bed plus balcony.
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Room - 2 Twin, City View
2 Twin Beds
235 sqft
Balcony
Minibar
x6
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x3
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Twin City View (2 Twin Beds) is 237 square feet and includes balcony.
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Room With Sea View
2 Twin Beds
1 Double Bed
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
x10
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x6
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Superior, 1 Twin Bed, Partial Sea View, Sofa
1 Twin Bed
1 Sofa Bed
Balcony
Minibar
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Room With City View
1 Double Bed
Balcony
Minibar
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Double/Twin Room, Sea View
2 Twin Beds
1 Double Bed
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
More details
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Room - 2 Twin
2 Twin Beds
215 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Minibar
x10
+
x6
More details
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Superior, Partial Sea View
2 Twin Beds
1 Sofa Bed
270 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
x10
+
x6
More details
8.5
5,158 reviewsCategories of assessments
Cleanliness
Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Featured reviews:
Loretta
9.1
October 2024
The staff was welcoming and offered us a bagged breakfast due to our early departure. The restaraunt was exception service and food! The room was exactly as advertised and provided good amenities for our short stay.
The Shuttle never showed and we didn't get a response from the Hotel. Due to the Ferrie strike we had to grab a very expensive flight from Mykenose to Athens last minute. We had a confirmed 19:30 pick-up at the Athens airport and shuttle never showed. We tried to call but the line would not connect. We emailed and never received a response. We had to hire a taxi and the staff never apologized or offered reimbursement for the additional cost we incurred.
George
10
October 2024
Hotel beautiful, new & clean. Views excellent. Bar staff very friendly, particularly the young man that served us. Was extremely friendly, polite & informative. 11/10 to him. Room was great, key lockable safe great. Shuttle good, driver friendly. Food was great. Etc Etc... We will come again.
Shuttle bus colors differ. One is new & black, the others white & with teal green text. A bit confusing. We only saw the name on the black bus as he was leaving. Would be good for your Hotel to put both photos of both buses on your website. Also would be good if your driver did a quick walk up & down with an AVRA HOTEL sign. This would be good for advertising your Hotel. 2. Would be easier & less stressful for tourists trying to find the Shuttle Bus.
Jennifer
9.1
May 2024
The staff, location, room (with sea view and balcony), good variety of dining choices close by, complementary airport shuttle (not used but will next time) and the variety of quality food for the buffet breakfast.
An international junior sports club were staying. They boys were loud and hanging off their balconies shouting and swearing at people outside and roaming around the foyer in large groups...it was unpleasant and went on for hours. The staff were informed and were apologetic but the poor behaviour did not stop. At breakfast the boys devoured trays of breakfast food like locusts. The staff arranged to bring some food items to my room which I had patiently waited for over 30 minutes. The reception staff said they would not rebook another junior sports club in the future. With this in mind I will stay again next year.
Claire
10
April 2024
Fantastic location in the centre of town, close to the port and local amenities. Paying for a sea view is definitely worth it, as was the 40 Euros to keep the room until leaving at 16.30. Good choice for breakfast, staff very polite and friendly. Free shuttle to/from the airport is a great complimentary service.
Only two coffee capsules in room and when asked for a couple more, was told only two were complimentary and coffee could be purchased from the coffee shop. Not ideal when wanting a couple of drinks on the balcony before showering and dressing to go to breakfast.
Sarah
9.1
August 2025
We have stayed here before and used the hotel after arriving late into Athens airport and getting an early morning ferry from Rafina to the islands (2023). We chose to stay here again this year as we arrived early evening into Athens airport and had an early morning flight from Athens airport to the islands. The hotel and facilities are just as they were 2 years ago - which I feel is rare nowadays, a high standard has been maintained well. The free shuttle bus to and from the airport, price and quality of the hotel are what sells it to us. Rafina itself is also a lovely place to spend an evening. We will certainly continue to return in future years, it’s perfect for us.
There was a bit of panic/stress with our airport pick-up this year due to a delayed flight and possible misunderstanding/miscommunication with hotel staff. In the end we just jumped on the next scheduled pick-up and hoped for the best, luckily the driver didn’t do a head count and it wasn’t full so we were fine.
Dana
8.2
April 2024
It was close to the airport and the room had a view over the ocean. It was clean with a nice bathroom and toiletries. They allowed late check out and the free shuttle to airport was very convenient.
The wifi was very poor for the price of the rooms- it kept going in and out. The shuttle from the airport and back was delayed both times, so something to keep in mind when planning your timing.
Adept
9.1
April 2024
Great location, modern hotel.
At first my son's room was allocated a room on a different floor. Only after there was a problem in his room was he moved to our floor. Would have liked to have an electric kettle in the room (for making tea / coffee). No English speaking TV channels (CNN / BBC).
Susan
9.1
August 2025
This hotel is in a great location with easy access to restaurants nearby. It is in walking distance of the ferries as well. We used the free airport shuttle which was very convenient to get to the airport which is nearby. There is also a little beach nearby in walking distance as well with a couple of bars at it. It was a great location to stay for a night before heading home on our trip. We had four people and had an adjoining room. One of the rooms had a view of the beach and even had a balcony which worked great for drying our swimsuits and towels. The rooms were very comfortable and it worked great for our family.
Simmons
8.2
August 2025
Lovely location on the coast at a cute ferry port, lots of restaurants and a lovely view. The breakfast was good and the room was just what we needed for a night before our flight home.
We were there on a very windy day and night and the wind whistled (shrieked, actually). Was difficult to fall asleep. The bathroom was a little odd. A window opened into an unbuilt cavity in the building, opposite another bathroom window. A ventilation system would have been far more classy and discreet. For the decor and little quirks we found the price a bit too high. We were there peak season, but had stayed in nicer places for less during our trip.
Andrew
9.1
April 2025
Located close to the ferry terminal. Free shuttle bus to/from the airport. Staff were all very polite and helpful. Breakfast selection was vary varied and plentiful. Great sitting area overlooking the water for relaxing with a drink. The in-house restaurant food quality was excellent. Plenty of restaurants nearby. Great view of the water and ferry activity.
In the larger 3-bed room where we stayed, the wheelchair friendly shower tended to flood half of the floor, and we kept bumping the extended tap handle. The workaround was to create a temporary bund with a rolled up sacrificial towel. Also, there was no tea-making facility.
Airports
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
6.8miAirports
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
6.8miAttractions
Byzantine & Christian Museum
14.7miNational Gardens of Athens (Ethnikos Kipos)
15.2miNational History Museum (Ethnikó Istorikó Mouseío)
15.3miFrissiras Museum
15.5miArch of Hadrian
15.5miMetropolitan Cathedral of Athens (Mitropoli)
15.5miAnafiotika
15.7miTheatre of Dionysus
15.7miOdeon of Herodes Atticus (Odeio Irodou Attikou)
15.8miPsiri
15.8miAdrianou Street
15.9miGazi
16.6miFloating Naval Museum—Battleship Georgios Averof
18.7miVouliagmeni Beach (Akti Vouliagmenis)
19.2miMegalo Kavouri
19.6miΕστιατόριο #1
Cuisines
Free parking
Restaurant
Beachfront
Business center
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Free shuttle
Free Airport Shuttle
Beach
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
Bar
Sun deck
Parking On Site
Terrace
Soundproof rooms
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Garden
Balcony
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Soundproof
Accessibility
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Toilet with grab rails
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Beach
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Business center
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Ironing service
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Minibar
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Snack bar
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
ATM on site
Baggage storage
Concierge
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Interconnecting room(s) available
Laptop size safe
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Smoke-free property
Soundproof
Soundproof rooms
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Dining table
Living Area
Desk
Dining area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Radio
Satellite channels
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Beachfront
Garden
Outdoor dining area
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Free parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Spa
Fitness center
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Car rental
Free Airport Pickup
Free Airport Shuttle
Free shuttle
View
City view
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
From 03:00
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
Discover,
Mastercard,
American Express,
Visa,
Diners Club,
JCB,
Maestro,
UnionPay debit card,
UnionPay
This property does not accept cash.
At what times are check-in and check-out at Hotel Avra by Smile hotels - Free Airport Shuttle?
If you're staying at Hotel Avra by Smile hotels - Free Airport Shuttle, the entry is set at 02:00 PM and exit is by 11:00 AM.
Can guests park for free at Hotel Avra by Smile hotels - Free Airport Shuttle?
Yes, there is free public parking available on site at Avra Hotel. No reservation is required.
What's the nightly rate at Hotel Avra by Smile hotels - Free Airport Shuttle?
The base price for Hotel Avra by Smile hotels - Free Airport Shuttle starts at $82. Do note, the cost might change depending on room preferences and dates. To see the actual prices, input your desired dates.
What types of rooms does Hotel Avra by Smile hotels - Free Airport Shuttle offer?
The Avra Hotel offers a variety of room types including Quadruple, Double, Twin, and Triple rooms. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms range in size from 215 sqft to 409 sqft. The occupancy of the rooms varies, accommodating anywhere from 2 to 4 adults and 0 to 3 children. The bed options include Twin beds, Double beds, and Sofa beds. Some rooms also offer a side sea view.
Where can guests find entertainment in Hotel Avra by Smile hotels - Free Airport Shuttle?
Guests at Avra Hotel can spend their time enjoying the various leisure amenities provided. They can relax and unwind at the beachfront or take a stroll on the beach. For those looking to indulge in a refreshing drink, the hotel's bar is a great option. Fitness enthusiasts can make use of the fitness center to stay active during their stay. The sun deck offers a perfect spot to soak up the sun and enjoy the beautiful views. Additionally, for guests who need to attend to business matters, there is a business center available on-site.
When it comes to dining options, Avra Hotel has a restaurant called Εστιατόριο #1, where guests can savor delicious meals conveniently without leaving the premises. With these leisure amenities and the on-site restaurant, guests can make the most of their time at the hotel.
Does Hotel Avra by Smile hotels - Free Airport Shuttle have on-site restaurants?
Yes, the Avra Hotel has a restaurant on site named Εστιατόριο #1.
Can I use my credit card at Hotel Avra by Smile hotels - Free Airport Shuttle?
Yes, you can use your credit card at Avra Hotel. They accept Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Visa, Maestro, UnionPay debit card, and UnionPay. However, cash payment is not accepted.
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