Haritos Hotel - Geothermal Hot Swimming Pool

Haritos Hotel is a family-run three-star base in traditional style, built for straightforward island days rather than grand resort rituals. You get a room with air conditioning, a refrigerator, minibar, TV and free WiFi, then a choice between the sea, the pool or a shaded seat with a drink. English, German and French are spoken by the hotel team, so you can sort out the practicalities without resorting to hand signals worthy of a difficult safety stop.

The defining feature is the geothermal hot swimming pool. It is outdoors, open throughout the year and heated by the island’s volcanic geology, which gives your post-dive wind-down a distinctly Nisyros character. Add the garden, sun terrace, lounge and poolside seating, and the hotel suits you if your ideal evening involves a swim, a simple meal and somewhere to put your feet up.

You are in Mandrakion, on the Greek island of Nisyros, with the sea 50 metres from the hotel. Chochlaki Beach is about 0.8 miles away on foot, around a 15-minute walk, and has pebbles, sun loungers and parasols. For a broader stretch of coast, Pachia Ammos is about 5 miles away by road.

The town centre is a five-minute walk away, while Irini Restaurant is roughly 0.7 miles from the hotel on foot. A second taverna, Taverna To Balconi Tou Emporeiou, is about 5 miles away by road. The setting also works as a base for the island itself: walking routes and cultural excursions are available, including visits around Nisyros and boat trips to Symi.

Kos International Airport is about 18 miles away by road, with the journey involving more than a simple hop from terminal to hotel. The hotel can arrange an airport transfer, privately or as a shared service, to be booked with the hotel.

For two divers who prefer separate beds, the sea-view twin room keeps things simple and gives you the most useful extra luxury after a day outside: something to look at while you cool down. The twin room with balcony is the better pick if outdoor space matters more than the view. Both are arranged around two single beds, so this is a practical choice for friends travelling together rather than a hotel built around oversized beds and unnecessary ceremony.

If three people are sharing, the sea-view triple room gives each person a single bed and more room to organise the usual collection of clothes, chargers and damp-looking bags. Family rooms are available, and children of any age are welcome; cots and extra beds can be requested, subject to the selected room and availability.

Air conditioning matters here, particularly when salt, sun and warm island air have done their work. A refrigerator and minibar give you somewhere for cold water when you return thirsty, while daily housekeeping keeps the room from turning into a small-scale equipment depot. Some categories have a private bathroom, while others use a more basic arrangement, so check the room details carefully before booking rather than relying on the photograph to do all the talking.

Haritos Restaurant serves Greek food for breakfast, lunch and dinner on a terrace with a sea view. Breakfast is included and comes as a buffet, served from 07:30 to 10:00, giving you a useful morning window whether you are an early riser or the sort of diver who needs a second coffee before discussing boats.

There is one named bar: the Pool Bar. It sits beside the swimming pool and serves cocktails and snacks, so you can move from the geothermal water to a cold drink without making an expedition of it. A coffee shop, snack bar, fruit and in-room minibars add further options for the smaller moments around the main meals.

The restaurant and pool bar keep the food-and-drink side of the stay centred on the hotel. For a change of scene, Irini Restaurant is about 0.7 miles away on foot, while Taverna To Balconi Tou Emporeiou is about 5 miles away by road.

The geothermal hot swimming pool is the main event when you have finished with boats, tanks and the day’s general business. It is an outdoor heated pool, available throughout the year, with sun loungers and a pool bar close by. The water gives you a reason to stay put; the sea view gives you something to watch while doing absolutely nothing, which is sometimes the correct activity.

When you want movement without another serious undertaking, the hotel offers access to snorkelling, kayaking, paddleboarding and boat excursions, with equipment rental available. You can also walk, explore the volcanic island or join a cultural excursion around Nisyros. A boat trip to Symi gives couples and non-diving companions a full day out on the water without repeating the diving schedule.

The garden, sun terrace, outdoor furniture and shared lounge provide quieter alternatives to the pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel, and the flat-screen TV is there for the evening when your legs have voted against further exploration.

Check-in runs from 12:00 to midnight, and check-out is from 07:00 to 11:00. That early departure window can be useful when your onward travel starts before the island has fully woken up. There is no age requirement for check-in, and children of any age are welcome; children aged six and over are charged as adults at the property.

Free private parking is available nearby, with no reservation needed. You can also arrange a car rental, use the concierge service, leave luggage in storage and request medical assistance from a doctor. Laundry and dry-cleaning services are available, while a safe at reception gives you somewhere practical for valuables.

Pets are allowed on request. Payment at the hotel can be made with cash, Visa or Mastercard. An airport transfer is available on request, and the hotel can arrange diving excursions with local partner centres, including trips connected with Nisyros and Symi.