Yayaki Spetses

Summary of reviewsYayaki Spetses is a stylish and comfortable boutique hotel located in a great area between the new and old harbors, making it an ideal spot for exploring the island. Guests consistently rave about the exceptional breakfasts, which are regional and presented beautifully. The rooms are spacious, clean and very comfortable with modern, Mediterranean-inspired decor and well-chosen amenities. The hotel prides itself on cleanliness with spotlessly clean common areas and rooms. The staff is described as kind, helpful and accommodating, going above and beyond to make guests feel welcome and comfortable. The pool area is a highlight for guests with a beautiful spot surrounded by bougainvillea and praised as one of the best on Greek Islands. Overall, Yayaki Spetses is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a luxurious and clean hotel with friendly and helpful staff.
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Information provided by the hotelGreece and Spetses, have always had a special place in our hearts. After experiencing fast-paced lives in London and Paris with our daughter Athina, we chose to reconnect with the magical Mediterranean region, inherited from our families’ origins. The island of Spetses saw our beach wedding, and in 2021, the birth of our second and third child: our son Leo, and our guest house, Yayaki Spetses. We met in Switzerland, on the campus of Glion Hospitality School and moved across the Euro Channel to pursue our careers: Karl in a five star hotel and Hannah in a digital marketing agency.

Both of us share a similar vision of hospitality, combined with a passion for everything connected to wellness, health, spirituality and sustainability. Yayaki is an original concept on the island of Spetses, halfway between a boutique hotel and a family guest house with a green mindset.

As the first vegetarian hotel on Spetses with a strong focus on wellness and plant-based diets, every morning we prepare a homemade, seasonal and fresh breakfast made with organic and local products. Later during the evening, come meet us at the bar with a glass of homemade kombucha or organic Limnos wine, to learn about recommended restaurants, beaches, tips and tricks to discover the island.

“Yayaki” is an homage to our Greek, German, Lebanese and French grandmothers. It is their deeply kind souls, lifestyles and wisdom that surrounded and nourished us. What if Yayaki was also a little unconventional, gifted with humor and full of ideas? Yaya means “grandmother” in Greek. The “ki” is the sweet touch imagined by Hannah and Karl. It is the little nickname Hannah used for the first time as a kid, to call her own grandmother. More than a hotel, Yayaki offers modern travelers a loving home where you are invited to stay just like any member of our extended family.

What Yayaki offers:

- 15 bedrooms, including 3 suites, 9 deluxe rooms and 3 deluxe rooms with balcony
- An outdoor pool with sunbeds and a wooden deck
- A 40 sqm Yoga Studio (multi-purpose space)
- Vegetarian menus for breakfast, all-day snacks and bar (NO RESTAURANT) with vegan/plant-based options
- A fruit and vegetable garden. We are growing aubergines, courgettes, tomatoes, a lot of aromatic herbs.
- Personalised recommendations on the island
- Special experiences organized upon request such as Vegan Baking, Piaggio Discovery Tour, Kaiki Sunset etc.
- Wellness treatments: massage, acupuncture, hand/feet treatments, sound healing
- Kundalini and Hatha Yoga, meditation, fitness, breath work
- Privatisation available for Photoshoots, Events, Wellness / Yoga Retreats, all year long