Golden Island Resorts

Golden Island Resorts is an aparthotel in Glyfada, on the Athens coast, with a limited number of units. Each comes with a private bathroom, air conditioning and a balcony overlooking the city. Free WiFi covers the property, check-in is private and express, and a paid shuttle connects guests with the airport. The address is 1 Alsous Street, about 14 miles from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport and a short walk from the waterfront.

Location
The property sits in Glyfada, a coastal district south of central Athens, 1,640 feet from Glyfada Marina and 7 minutes from Glyfada Central Beach. The seafront, the marina and the surrounding streets give the area its character, and the airport lies 14 miles away.

Closest are the Hellinikon sports venues: the Olympic Arena is 2.3 miles off, the Stadium 2.4 miles and the Fencing Hall 2.5 miles. The Temple of Apollo Zoster stands 4.1 miles away and the Vari Cave 3.1 miles. Further north, the Greek cruiser Georgios Averof is 5.8 miles from the door.

Rooms
All units have a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries, air conditioning, heating and a balcony with city views. A desk, seating area, television, refrigerator and tea and coffee maker are provided, and upper floors are reached by elevator. Couples and business travellers fit well.

Facilities
WiFi is free throughout. A shuttle runs to the airport for a supplement, and dry cleaning is available at extra cost. Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out runs from 08:00. The building is smoke-free, with CCTV in common areas and outside, and staff speak Greek and English.