I visited the Delfina with my family and Grandchildren in July. We already knew that it was a little old fashioned but chose it for the location, pool etc. I have read some of the reviews here and yes, the Delfina rooms are in need of a refurb. But cut them a bit of slack, Greece has been going through several years of economic crisis and Lesvos in addition has just gone through some really bad years with tourist numbers at one point down by 70% due to bad publicity about the refugee crisis. No business can invest in their infrastructure when their revenue is so severely curtailed. I am sure that the owners are desperate to upgrade the rooms, but it will need serious investment. I am happy to give them the benefit of the doubt, but if you want smart and sophisticated, then this is not for you. They do not bill themselves as a 5 star hotel, but people still seem to expect that. I found my room to be functional. The air con was a bit noisy, but I found that if I closed the shutters, pulled the net curtain across and then left my patio doors open then I got some cooler air without allowing too many insects into the room. It is Greece there will be insects! My bed was more comfortable than I expected to be honest, and I have a really bad...I visited the Delfina with my family and Grandchildren in July. We already knew that it was a little old fashioned but chose it for the location, pool etc. I have read some of the reviews here and yes, the Delfina rooms are in need of a refurb. But cut them a bit of slack, Greece has been going through several years of economic crisis and Lesvos in addition has just gone through some really bad years with tourist numbers at one point down by 70% due to bad publicity about the refugee crisis. No business can invest in their infrastructure when their revenue is so severely curtailed. I am sure that the owners are desperate to upgrade the rooms, but it will need serious investment. I am happy to give them the benefit of the doubt, but if you want smart and sophisticated, then this is not for you. They do not bill themselves as a 5 star hotel, but people still seem to expect that.

I found my room to be functional. The air con was a bit noisy, but I found that if I closed the shutters, pulled the net curtain across and then left my patio doors open then I got some cooler air without allowing too many insects into the room. It is Greece there will be insects! My bed was more comfortable than I expected to be honest, and I have a really bad back. But the beds are typically Greek and basic. The bathroom was very dated and also typical of Greek bathrooms 20 years ago. But it was functional and clean. I had fresh towels every day. The only thing I really didn’t like was the carpet. I have never stayed anywhere in Greece or in Molyvos before with carpeted floors and I wasn’t keen. Just renewing the flooring would make a massive difference.

But there are so many lovely things about the Delfina. We found the staff to be very welcoming and friendly. The breakfast terrace has an amazing sea view. Breakfast was above average and there was something for everyone. I had lovely pastries , bread and fruit every day. The pool area was just fabulous. Beautiful salt water pool with one of the best swimming pool views in the world.

The Definia is situated just as you are entering Molyvos. It is about 20 minutes walk into town. The pavement is cobbled all the way so comfortable shoes are necessary! We walked as much as possible despite the heat, just to walk off all the additional food and drink that was consumed! You won’t go hungry in Molyvos, with numerous tavernas serving delicious local produce. Our favourites were The Seahorse Hotel on the harbour, Mistral also on the harbour. The teenagers loved Miserlou for fabulous burgers and Da Vino for the steak. My favourite was Vafios Taverna. Well worth the ride up to the village of Vafios. Don’t miss out the castle. We walked up, a pity not to explore all the narrow Molyvos backstreets, but if it is a bit much for you and you have a hire car you can always drive up. A lovely cafe / taverna awaits at the top.

This was my 7th or 8th visit to Lesvos and it was a joy, as it always is. More