Kaminos Boutique Hotel
New for Summer 2025 on Symi Island Beautifully designed suites with homely touches Peaceful spot close to Symi harbour and resort centre Intimate, family-run boutique with just 12 rooms Relaxed Bed & Breakfast stays for slow, easy mornings Free Wi-Fi throughout
Overview
Tucked into the pastel-hued folds of Symi Town, Kaminos Boutique Hotel is a tiny, characterful hideaway that feels more like a stylish island home than a hotel. With just 12 suites spread across three low-rise buildings, this family-run retreat blends elegant Greek design with a calm, grown-up atmosphere and easy access to the photogenic harbour, tavernas and water taxis that make Symi so irresistible.
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Map & location
Symi Town, Symi Island, Greece
Symi is one of the Dodecanese’s most photogenic islands, all pastel mansions stacked around a horseshoe-shaped harbour. Kaminos Boutique Hotel sits a short stroll back from the waterfront, giving you a peaceful base that’s still close to the action.
Wander 190m to reach local shops, cafés and bars, or follow the promenade 350m to Symi harbour for boat trips, waterfront dining and water taxis to nearby coves. The main resort centre is around 1km away, while the nearest beach is approximately 2.4km – easily reached by taxi or boat in season.
- Approx. transfer time from airport 2 hours 30 minutes including ferry crossing (via Rhodes).
Facilities
Pool & outdoors
Kaminos Boutique Hotel doesn’t list a shared outdoor pool, keeping the ambience quiet and residential. Instead, selected Elite Suites come with a private plunge pool on the terrace – a lovely spot to cool off in privacy before heading out.
Symi’s beaches are easily explored by water taxi or local bus. The nearest beach is around 2.4km away, and boat trips from the harbour connect you with picture-perfect coves and bays, many backed by tavernas and clear, snorkel-friendly water.
Spa, sports & wellness
This is a small boutique property, so you won’t find a big sports programme or spa here – the appeal is more about authentic island life and slow days spent exploring.
On-site you can expect:
• Reception open 14 hours per day, 7 days a week
• Luggage storage
• Facilities for charging mobility scooters
For everything else – boat trips, hiking trails, historical monasteries and hillside views – Symi Town is your playground. The hotel team can usually point you towards local operators for excursions and experiences.
Activities
Kaminos Boutique Hotel itself keeps things low-key, making it best suited to travellers who like to design their own days. Typical ways guests spend their time include:
• Wandering Symi Town’s pastel streets and harbour
• Taking water taxis or boat trips to nearby coves and beaches
• Visiting historic monasteries and churches around the island
• Gentle coastal walks and hillside viewpoints
• Long, late dinners in harbourfront tavernas
Organised entertainment is not a feature here – the island itself provides the atmosphere.
Guest services
• Reception open 14 hours per day
• Luggage storage for early arrivals/late departures
• Charging facility for motorised scooters
• Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
• Daily housekeeping
Being a small, family-run property, service tends to be personal and informal, with staff happy to help with local tips, directions and restaurant suggestions.
Food & drink
Kaminos Boutique Hotel is offered on a Bed and Breakfast basis, ideal for food-loving travellers who want to sample Symi’s excellent tavernas and waterfront restaurants each evening. Expect relaxed mornings with a simple, locally influenced breakfast to ease you into the day, then head down to the harbour for fresh seafood, Symi’s famous tiny shrimp and Greek classics after dark.
There’s no large on-site bar or all-day dining here – the focus is on boutique calm and using Symi Town itself as your extended “hotel lounge”, with cafés and bars just a short stroll away.
Rooms
Elite Suites with Private Plunge Pool
Sleeps: Minimum 2, Maximum 3
For an indulgent stay, Elite Suites add a private plunge pool on the terrace – perfect for secluded dips. Amenities include:
• Private plunge pool and terrace
• Flat-screen TV
• Free Wi-Fi
• Safety deposit box
• Bathrobe and slippers
• Hairdryer
• Coffee making facilities and kettle
• Kitchenette with double cooking rings and fridge-freezer
• Bathroom with shower
• Air conditioning
• Daily room cleaning
Junior Suites
Sleeps: Minimum 2, Maximum 3
Junior Suites mirror the main Suite layout with a slightly more compact footprint, ideal for couples:
• Balcony or terrace
• Flat-screen TV
• Free Wi-Fi
• Safety deposit box
• Bathrobe and slippers
• Kitchenette with double cooking rings and fridge-freezer
• Bathroom with shower
• Air conditioning
• Daily room cleaning
Apartments
Sleeps: Minimum 2, Maximum 3
Perfect for longer stays or those who prefer extra independence, Apartments offer:
• Separate living/sleeping space (layout varies)
• Balcony or terrace
• TV
• Free Wi-Fi
• Safety deposit box
• Bathrobe and slippers
• Hairdryer
• Kettle
• Kitchen with double cooking rings, oven and fridge-freezer
• Bathroom with shower
• Air conditioning
• Daily room cleaning
*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary. Some facilities may incur a local charge.
More info
Transfers & access to Symi
Kaminos Boutique Hotel is located on Symi, an island off the coast of Rhodes. Your transfer typically includes:
• A journey from Rhodes Airport to a nearby resort hotel for your first night (same star rating and board, arranged for convenience)
• A ferry crossing of around 1.5 hours from Rhodes to Symi the following day
• Transport from Symi port to Kaminos Boutique Hotel on arrival
Because services are weather and timetable dependent, there may occasionally be an additional overnight stay in Rhodes on your return if ferry services are disrupted. Local representatives will keep you updated and confirm pick-up times and arrangements in resort.
Good to know
• Official rating: 4 star
• Small property with 12 rooms, spread across 3 blocks and 2 floors
• No lifts – not ideal for guests with limited mobility
• Child age guideline: up to 12 years
• Currency: Euro (€)
• Language: Greek (English widely understood in tourist areas)
• Time difference: GMT +2
Information is subject to change; seasonal variations and local charges may apply. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Greece advice.
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