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Athens, Greece

Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso

Name: Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso
Address: Agiou Nikolaou 10, Vouliagmeni 166 71, Greece, Athens, Greece
Telephone: +30 21 0891 1100
Rating: 4.6

Beachfront Riviera resort with genuine warmth and included dog amenities

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Daisy's Verdict

Would Daisy stay again? Yes, without hesitation.

“Divani Apollon offers a premium beachfront experience where every staff member I encountered was genuinely enthusiastic about Daisy. The included amenities (bed, bowls) feel thoughtful, not token. The Athenian Riviera location is exceptional, the coastal walkway provides stunning morning and evening walks right from the property. It's good pet-friendly luxury, but it doesn't quite reach 9+ territory because the hotel bar restriction feels unnecessary for a well-behaved dog, and you're missing that extra layer of VIP treatment that would push this from good to exceptional.

Luxury5 / 5

Dog friendliness4 / 5

Google rating4.6 / 5

Overall recommendation

The highest tier in the collection. Daisy Verified and Approved.

Best suited for

Up to 10kg

One thing to know before booking

Per night; includes dog bed and bowls

Favourite moment

Every staff member encountered was champion-tier. They might have some policies to work on, but the people themselves? Absolutely top-tier.

Experience Snapshot

The whole stay, at a glance.

Pet fee

EUR 40

Weight limit

10 kg

Max dogs

Restaurant

Bar

Breakfast

Beach

Yes

Pool

Yes

Garden / terrace

Yes

Spa / wellness

Lobby

Yes

The real stay

Daisy, on the ground.

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The hotel

Beachfront Riviera resort with genuine warmth and included dog amenities

Five-star Divani Collection resort on the Athenian Riviera at Vouliagmeni, featuring a private sandy beach, two outdoor pools, and a thalassotherapy spa. Dogs are welcomed with complimentary bed, food bowl, and water bowl included with the pet fee. Excellent beachfront location on the Athens Riviera coastal walkway.

Staff who genuinely adore dogs and show it through action (welcome amenities delivered promptly, water brought without asking). Stunning Riviera location for coastal walks. Included amenities feel thoughtful. Outdoor terrace area for dining is genuinely beautiful when weather cooperates.

What we noticed

Arrival

Two PM arrival after journey from Ireland. Concierge absolutely obsessed with Daisy, bolted through revolving doors. Booked through Crazy Daisy Travels last minute with no direct way to mention bringing the dog. Within minutes of reaching room (which got complimentary upgrade), hotel sent up dog bed, food and water bowls, generous bag of treats. Treats were chef's kiss.

The room

Complimentary upgrade to beachfront room overlooking the Mediterranean. Welcome amenity included dog bed, food bowl, water bowl, generous bag of treats. Room quality is five-star standard. Robes, slippers, handwritten welcome card, fresh fruit. The amenities for Daisy felt as thoughtfully curated as the rest of the room.

Daisy's Note

Request a beachfront room with sea view and balcony if available. Confirm pet-friendly room allocation at booking. Visit slower season for better dog weather and quieter beaches. October recommended.

Worth knowing

Hotel bar isn't pet-friendly. Important note: this bar is essentially part of the lobby, not a formal restaurant with white tablecloths. Should accommodate a well-behaved Shih Tzu but doesn't. EXTREMELY UNUSUAL FOR GREECE, indoor dining is the norm for dogs. Had to sit outside instead. Outdoor area is stunning (views of two pools, live music) but had been raining, weather cool overcast. When you're traveling for ultimate luxury, being relegated to outdoor tables when you'd prefer to be inside feels like a letdown. We were the only ones sitting outside in the cold. This was the only real disappointment. Greek law restricts pets from indoor food-service areas, but exceptions exist at other properties.

Walkability

Daisy had run of terraces and outdoor areas. Beachfront location with coastal walkway directly across provides beautiful morning and evening walks with sea views. October visit (not fan of scorching summer heat) meant beach practically theirs. Daisy off-leash, sand between paws, dramatic cliff-like views. Met a lovely Golden Retriever also staying at property.

Daisy's Note

Every staff member encountered was champion-tier. They might have some policies to work on, but the people themselves? Absolutely top-tier.

Where Daisy can go

Honest access, room by room.

RestaurantNo

BarNo

Breakfast buffetNo

LobbyYes

Spa / wellnessNo

Main poolYes

Garden / terraceYes

BeachYes

Unattended in roomUnknown

Dogs welcome in rooms, lobbies, and all outdoor areas (pool terrace, beach access, garden terraces, beachfront restaurants across road). Indoor dining areas off-limits due to Greek law and property policy.

Practical details

Everything, without the wall of text.

Pet policy & fees+

Pet fee: EUR 40, Per night; includes dog bed and bowls

Weight limit: 10 kg. Maximum dogs: 1.

Up to 10kg

In-room amenities+

Dog bed, food bowl, water bowl (all included with pet fee)

Getting there & around+

Vouliagmeni is a seaside suburb of Athens, about 25 km south of central Athens. Accessible via Athens Metro (Line 2 to Elliniko, then local bus or taxi). Closest airport is Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos, about 45 minutes by car or shuttle.

Contact+

Address: Agiou Nikolaou 10, Vouliagmeni 166 71, Greece

Phone: +30 21 0891 1100

Website: divaniapollonhotel.com · Google 4.6 from 4,948 reviews

Nearby & connected

The trip, not just the room.

Every nearby place is verified the same way the hotel is.

Walks & parks

Athens Riviera Coastal Walkway

Private beach and public coastal path directly across from resort. Excellent for morning and evening dog walks with sea views.

Nearby

Walks & parks

Vouliagmeni Beach

Sandy beach suitable for dog walking and swimming.

2 min walk

Dining

Beachfront restaurants (across from hotel)

Multiple restaurants line the beach with indoor-outdoor setups. Staff brought water immediately, fussed constantly. Dogs welcome at outdoor seating. Indoor dining varies by establishment, check directly.

Across the road

Compare

How it measures up.

Against two other stays in Athens, on the things that actually decide a trip.

	Divani Apollon Palace & ThalassoAthens	Athens Capital Center Hotel - MGallery CollectionAthens	Athens Marriott HotelAthens
Dogs at breakfast	No	No	No
Dogs at dinner	No	No	No
Bar	No	No	No
Beach access		No	No
Pool for dogs		No	No
Garden / terrace		No	unknown
Pet fee	EUR 40	EUR 25	EUR 50
Stars	5 Star	5 Star	5 Star

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Information last verified 2026-05-01 · Stayed October