Best for
Visit the Cave of the Apocalypse to explore the grotto associated with Saint John’s Revelation, adding context to Patmos’ remarkable pilgrimage heritage.
Best for
Visit the Cave of the Apocalypse to explore the grotto associated with Saint John’s Revelation, adding context to Patmos’ remarkable pilgrimage heritage.
What makes it special
Visit Lampi Beach to see its multicoloured pebbles, exploring a distinctive stretch of Patmos’ coastline beyond the resort’s sandy Grikos Bay.
Room to consider
Choose the Aegean Beach Front Suite with Private Pool for secluded swimming alongside a beachfront setting during your stay on Grikos Bay.
Insider tip
Pair a walk through Chora’s traditional streets with a visit to the Monastery of Saint John for Byzantine architecture and views across Patmos.
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Patmos Aktis Resort & Spa faces Grikos Bay from one of Patmos's most appealing stretches of shore. The beach is immediately in front of the hotel, while the island's hilltop town, religious landmarks and port invite time away from the water. As a member of Marriott's Luxury Collection, the resort brings a fuller hotel experience to a place many travelers choose for its quieter pace. Its appeal is practical as well as atmospheric: you can spend a morning by the bay, return to a proper spa and pool, then dine beside the sea without planning every detail of the day.
Grikos sets the tone. The bay is sheltered, and the beach in front of the property has loungers, umbrellas and towels for hotel guests. Kalikatsou Rock marks the wider landscape, giving the view a character that is distinctly Patmos rather than a generic Aegean backdrop. Staying here means accepting a little distance from the movement of Skala and Chora. For many guests, that is precisely the point; anyone who wants to step straight from the lobby into the port's shops and evening bustle should weigh the location carefully.
Floor-to-ceiling windows line the room’s living and sitting area, and a private balcony provides an outdoor space. The soundproof glazing can also be opened.
In one representative layout, a cushioned armchair stands beside the glazed doors, with a small white side table nearby. The chair has a curved, pale wood-toned frame and a padded seat and back.
White-painted beams cross the ceiling above the sleeping space. A broad grey upholstered headboard runs behind the bed, facing a low white console on the opposite wall. Open storage recesses sit below the console.
A minibar is available for refreshments, while USB outlets provide charging points for personal devices. Rollaway beds cannot be added to this room.
Floor-to-ceiling windows line the room’s living and sitting area, and a private balcony provides an outdoor space. The soundproof glazing can also be opened. In...
In the main building, this first-floor room has a spacious bedroom and a private balcony. Modern decorative details carry through the interior, which combines its sleeping space with floor-to-ceiling glazing.
Marble lines the bathroom, with a shower cabin and rain shower. A lighted makeup mirror is fitted in the bathroom, and cotton bathrobes, slippers and bath products are provided.
A mini fridge and a minibar are available inside, with an extra charge for minibar items. Complimentary mineral water is supplied during the stay. Evening turndown is provided, while USB outlets offer a way to charge devices within the room.
The windows are soundproof and can be opened. Air conditioning is individually controlled, and the room is non-smoking. Down duvets and pillows dress the bed.
In the main building, this first-floor room has a spacious bedroom and a private balcony. Modern decorative details carry through the interior, which combines its...
Natural tones and modern decor run through the bedroom and living area. An oversized chair and a sofa furnish the sitting space, with floor-to-ceiling windows along the interior.
Marble finishes surround the bathroom’s rain shower. There is a lighted makeup mirror, with cotton bathrobes and slippers supplied for the stay. Down duvets and pillows are provided on the bed.
A mini fridge and a stocked minibar hold refreshments, with minibar items available at a charge. Evening turndown is provided, and USB outlets support device charging. A crib can be requested; additional rollaway beds are not permitted.
The windows are soundproof and can be opened, and a private balcony provides outdoor space beside the suite. Air conditioning is fitted, and the accommodation is non-smoking.
Natural tones and modern decor run through the bedroom and living area. An oversized chair and a sofa furnish the sitting space, with floor-to-ceiling windows...
Set on the first floor, the bedroom opens to a private balcony. A sitting area adds a place to pause inside, and floor-to-ceiling windows bring the outdoor aspect into the room’s layout.
The glazing is soundproof and can be opened. The interior is air-conditioned and non-smoking, with a mini fridge and a stocked minibar for refreshments. Minibar items carry an additional charge.
USB charging outlets are fitted in the room, and Chromecast supports personal streaming on the television. Evening turndown is provided during the stay.
The marble bathroom has a rain shower and a lighted makeup mirror. Cotton bathrobes, slippers and bath products are supplied. A Premium mattress by Simmons is paired with down duvets and pillows on the bed.
Set on the first floor, the bedroom opens to a private balcony. A sitting area adds a place to pause inside, and floor-to-ceiling windows bring...
A privacy wall separates the sleeping area from the living room in this ground-floor suite. Large windows frame the outdoor space, with doors opening towards the terrace.
Evening turndown is provided in the suite. A crib may be requested for a young child, while extra rollaway beds are not permitted. USB charging outlets are fitted within the interior.
The interior has a contemporary style and a sitting area. Floor-to-ceiling soundproof glazing runs along it. Air conditioning is fitted, and the suite is non-smoking. A mini fridge and stocked minibar are also provided, with minibar items charged separately.
Marble lines the bathroom, which has a separate rain-shower cabin. A lighted makeup mirror sits among its fittings, with cotton bathrobes and slippers supplied for use during the stay.
A privacy wall separates the sleeping area from the living room in this ground-floor suite. Large windows frame the outdoor space, with doors opening towards...
Cotton sheets dress the bed, and a wardrobe provides storage in the bedroom. A privacy wall separates this space from the living area. The lounge has contemporary furniture and an oversized chair, with its seating facing towards the balcony.
The suite has a mini fridge, a minibar with items charged separately, and evening turndown service. A crib can be requested for a child, but extra rollaway beds are not permitted. USB outlets are fitted for charging personal devices.
Full-height windows run along the suite and are soundproof. They can be opened, and the rooms are air-conditioned and non-smoking. Soft tones carry through the modern interior.
The bathroom is finished in marble and has a rain shower. A lighted makeup mirror is provided, together with cotton bathrobes, slippers and bath products.
Cotton sheets dress the bed, and a wardrobe provides storage in the bedroom. A privacy wall separates this space from the living area. The lounge...
The living room occupies the lower level, while the bedroom and its en-suite bathroom are upstairs. A further marble bathroom serves the lower floor, keeping the bathing arrangements close to both parts of the maisonette.
A mini fridge and USB charging outlets are provided inside. Evening turndown is included, and a crib can be requested for a child. This accommodation does not take an additional rollaway bed.
The upper bedroom opens onto a balcony. Outside the lower living space, sunbeds and outdoor furniture furnish the terrace. The rooms are air-conditioned and non-smoking, with a minibar available at an extra charge.
Sitting furniture by Jasper Morrison and selected artworks shape the shared interior. A large chair furnishes the living area. Floor-to-ceiling windows run along the maisonette, with soundproof glazing.
The living room occupies the lower level, while the bedroom and its en-suite bathroom are upstairs. A further marble bathroom serves the lower floor, keeping...
The marble bathroom has a walk-in shower and a standalone bathtub. The suite’s main interior contains a bedroom and a living area. An oversized chair and a sofa furnish the sitting space.
A lighted makeup mirror is fitted in the bathroom, with cotton bathrobes and bath products supplied. Down duvets and pillows dress the bed, and complimentary mineral water is provided in the room.
The suite has a mini fridge and minibar, with minibar items available for an extra charge. Evening turndown is included, and USB outlets are provided for charging devices. Cribs and additional rollaway beds are not permitted in this category.
Floor-to-ceiling windows open towards a private balcony. The glazing is soundproof and can be opened, and the accommodation is air-conditioned and non-smoking. Touchscreen controls operate the lighting and room features.
The marble bathroom has a walk-in shower and a standalone bathtub. The suite’s main interior contains a bedroom and a living area. An oversized chair...
A chaise longue provides a place to recline in the living area. Floor-to-ceiling windows run along the room, with an outdoor terrace beyond the glazing.
Refreshments are kept in a mini fridge and a stocked minibar; minibar items are charged separately. Evening turndown is included, and USB charging outlets are provided.
The marble bathroom has a walk-in rain shower and a lighted makeup mirror. Cotton bathrobes, slippers and bath products are provided. A Premium mattress by Simmons is paired with down duvets on the bed.
Soft fabrics and natural tones shape the modern decor. The windows are soundproof and can be opened, while touchscreen controls adjust the lighting and climate. The accommodation is air-conditioned and non-smoking.
A chaise longue provides a place to recline in the living area. Floor-to-ceiling windows run along the room, with an outdoor terrace beyond the glazing....
Each bedroom has an en-suite marble bathroom. A separate living room provides shared space for the suite, with an oversized chair and a sofa. A privacy wall separates the living and sleeping areas.
The bathrooms have rain-shower cabins, lighted makeup mirrors and bath products. Cotton bathrobes and slippers are supplied, with down duvets on the beds.
A mini fridge and minibar are provided, with minibar items charged separately. Evening turndown is included during the stay, and USB charging outlets are fitted in the suite. A crib may be requested for a child; additional rollaway beds are not permitted.
Floor-to-ceiling windows run along the interior. The soundproof glazing can be opened, and a private balcony extends the accommodation outside. The suite is air-conditioned and non-smoking.
Each bedroom has an en-suite marble bathroom. A separate living room provides shared space for the suite, with an oversized chair and a sofa. A...
Earthy colours carry through the living spaces of this two-storey maisonette. The ground-floor lounge opens directly onto a furnished terrace. The bedrooms each have a marble bathroom.
Rain showers and lighted makeup mirrors furnish the bathrooms. The beds have down duvets, while cotton bathrobes, slippers and bath products are supplied.
The maisonette has a mini fridge and a stocked minibar, with items available at an extra charge. The service includes an evening turndown. For young children, a crib can be requested, but extra rollaway beds are not allowed.
An oversized chair and sofa provide seating inside. Floor-to-ceiling glazing runs along the living space towards the outdoors. The windows can be opened and have soundproof glazing. Air conditioning serves this non-smoking maisonette.
Earthy colours carry through the living spaces of this two-storey maisonette. The ground-floor lounge opens directly onto a furnished terrace. The bedrooms each have a...
Downstairs, the living area and bedroom share the lower level, with a privacy wall dividing the sleeping and sitting spaces. A sofa, an oversized chair and a chaise longue provide seating inside.
Floor-to-ceiling windows are soundproof and can be opened. Touchscreen controls adjust the house’s lighting and room features. The house has air conditioning and is non-smoking.
A mini fridge and a minibar are provided, with minibar items charged separately. Complimentary mineral water is supplied, and evening turndown is included during the stay. USB outlets are fitted for device charging; cribs and extra rollaway beds are not permitted.
The ground-floor bathroom has a walk-in shower and double basins. The second bedroom is upstairs and opens to a large furnished terrace. This outdoor living area sits above the lower patio.
Downstairs, the living area and bedroom share the lower level, with a privacy wall dividing the sleeping and sitting spaces. A sofa, an oversized chair...
The accommodation range is broader than a simple choice between a standard room and a suite. Patmos Aktis has rooms, suites and maisonettes, with differences in outlook, layout and access to outdoor space. A room can be enough when the island and beach will occupy most waking hours. A larger category makes more sense when the accommodation itself is part of the holiday, particularly for a longer stay or a group that wants room to gather without sharing every moment.
Marriott's Aegean one- and two-bedroom suites offer a step up in living space; the two-bedroom option is worth examining for families or friends traveling together. The one- and two-bedroom maisonettes add a more residential arrangement, while the Fisherman's House is a distinctive beachfront choice for a family or group. These categories are not interchangeable. Look closely at the exact floor plan and view before booking, especially if separate bedrooms, easy beach access or outdoor privacy are priorities.
At the sea-facing end of the collection, the Aegean Beach Front Suite places Grikos Bay close to daily life. A separate Aegean Beach Front Suite with Private Pool adds its own pool and terrace. That distinction matters: a private pool is a category feature, not a resort-wide promise. The strongest room decision here is less about choosing the grandest name and more about deciding how much of the stay you expect to spend in your own space. An open view over the water may matter more to one guest than additional indoor square footage does to another.
The hotel's shoreline is its defining amenity. You can go from breakfast to the beach without arranging transport, take a swim, and return for lunch or a rest with very little interruption. On an island where the pleasure often lies in moving slowly, that ease has real value. Grikos also gives the property a different feel from an address in Skala. The port is useful for arrivals, shops and waterfront cafes; the hotel is a place to come back to when you want the day to become quieter.
It is worth leaving the resort, even when the bay makes staying put tempting. Chora's lanes and the Monastery of St. John offer a striking change of scale from the beach. The Cave of the Apocalypse adds another dimension to Patmos's religious history, while Skala provides a livelier harbor setting. None of this requires presenting the island as a checklist. One considered outing followed by an unhurried afternoon at Grikos will often reveal more of Patmos than a day spent rushing between sights.
Three current dining venues give the resort useful range without making it feel like a large, self-contained complex. CIELO Daylight serves breakfast and daytime food in a relaxed setting overlooking the bay. Plefsis Tavern sits by the waterfront and focuses on Greek cooking for lunch and dinner. Barolo Patmos takes the evening in an Italian direction. Their different roles make it easy to stay on property for a full day without repeating the same meal or mood.
Plefsis is the natural choice when the setting should feel connected to Patmos: a table close to the sea and dishes shaped by Greek and Dodecanese traditions. Barolo offers a more deliberate dinner, with an open-air atmosphere and a menu grounded in Italian cooking. CIELO suits the looser hours around the beach, from breakfast to light lunch. Breakfast is available at the hotel, but its inclusion depends on the rate booked; it should not be assumed from the room category alone.
Hotel dining can make Grikos especially convenient at night, yet it need not define every evening. A meal in Chora or around Skala adds another view of the island and a reason to explore after the beach empties. The choice is part of the hotel's appeal: you can keep dinner close when you want an easy evening, then make a separate occasion of going out. That flexibility is more useful than a long restaurant list that leaves little room for the destination itself.
ANASA Wellness & Spa gives the resort a second rhythm beyond the shore. Its indoor pool, hammam, sauna and rasul sit alongside treatment rooms, while the ANASA Gym supports a more active routine. The facilities offer somewhere to turn when a beach day has been long enough or when a guest wants time indoors. Treatments and access conditions should be checked against the chosen booking, rather than assumed to be included with every stay.
Outside, the lap pool provides an alternative to swimming in Grikos Bay. The two settings serve different moods: the pool makes a structured swim simple, while the shore is better for a slower afternoon with the landscape in view. Some accommodation categories have their own private pools as well, but those are a separate decision at booking. Travelers who care most about being close to the sea may prefer a beachfront suite; those who want more seclusion should compare the private-pool options carefully.
This is a resort where wellness can remain informal. There is no need to turn a Patmos visit into a fixed program to benefit from the spa. A swim, a treatment and an evening walk can fit naturally around time spent in Chora or beside the bay. The presence of both indoor and outdoor pools also gives guests more choice without changing the hotel's character as a beachfront base.
Patmos Aktis works particularly well for travelers who want to understand the island without giving up the comforts of a full-service resort. The beach is close enough to shape every day, and the rooms, dining and spa make it easy to return from an outing without another plan to solve. Couples can keep the stay quiet and sea-focused. Families or friends should look at the two-bedroom suites, maisonettes and Fisherman's House for more space, while checking the specific layout and occupancy that suit their group.
The location is also the main trade-off. Grikos is calmer than the port, but it is not the place to choose for constant street life immediately outside the hotel. Nor should the resort's family-suitable accommodation be mistaken for a promise of a children's club or a large activity program. What it offers is a comfortable shorefront base with several ways to spend an easy day together, plus access to the cultural life that gives Patmos its depth.
For a first visit, allow room in the itinerary for both sides of the stay. Swim in Grikos Bay, take time over a meal by the water, and make the journey up to Chora rather than seeing it only from afar. The Monastery and Cave of the Apocalypse explain why Patmos carries meaning beyond its beaches; the beach explains why it is pleasant to linger. Patmos Aktis Resort & Spa is most convincing when used as a base for that balance, with enough structure to make the island feel accessible and enough space to let its quieter hours remain quiet.
Plefsis Tavern brings Greek and Dodecanese recipes to a waterfront table, making dinner a connection to the island's cooking rather than an international menu.
From the shaded sunbeds on the beach, you can look across Grikos Bay to Kalikatsou Rock and linger between dips.
ANASA brings a hammam and a razul cabin together with an indoor pool, giving you several ways to spend a quiet spa afternoon.
Grikos, 855 00 Patmos, Greece
Yes. Patmos Aktis Resort and Spa is a strong choice for travelers who want a refined beach stay on Patmos, with Grikos Bay views, spa facilities, dining, and island culture nearby. The resort has 56 rooms and suites, a beachfront setting, indoor and outdoor pools, wellness facilities, and easy access to Patmos' most important spiritual and scenic sites.
Patmos Aktis Resort and Spa is in Grikos, on Patmos island in Greece's Dodecanese. The hotel sits close to Grikos Beach and Petra Beach. The location is peaceful but not isolated. Guests can reach Skala, Chora, the Monastery of St. John, and the Cave of the Apocalypse by car or taxi.
Yes. The resort is set by the beach in Grikos Bay, which is one of the main reasons travelers choose it over inland Patmos hotels. This works well for guests who want a Greek island stay built around swimming, sun loungers, sea views, and short transfers to cultural sights.
Rooms and suites are calm, contemporary, and designed for a beach resort stay. Categories include resort-view rooms, pool-view rooms, suites, and maisonette-style options. Some higher categories add private pools or more outdoor space, which can be especially valuable for couples, longer stays, or travelers who want more privacy.
Choose a sea-facing or higher suite category if views and outdoor space matter most. Private-pool options can make the stay feel more secluded. Travelers who plan to explore Patmos every day may prefer a simpler room and spend more budget on dining, boat trips, and guided island visits.
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