49 Leoforos Dimarchou Aggelou Metaxa, Glyfada, Athens, 16674, Greece
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Elaia Luxury Selections Sapphire Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Elaia Luxury Selections Sapphire? I walked in expecting another cookie-cutter upscale place, but this feels more like staying at a sophisticated friend’s house – if that friend happens to have impeccable taste and a serious budget for interior design.

The lobby hits you with this warm, understated elegance that’s actually relaxing instead of intimidating. None of that marble-and-gold showiness you see everywhere – they’ve gone with natural materials and these gorgeous sapphire blue accents (clever, right?) that feel calming rather than flashy. The staff genuinely seems to remember your name after the first day, which honestly made such a difference during my stay. Check-in was smooth as silk, and they had my room ready early without me even asking. The rooms themselves are spacious in that “I can actually spread out my stuff” way, with these incredibly comfortable beds – I mean, I’m usually a terrible sleeper when traveling, but I was out cold every night. The bathrooms deserve a mention too; they’ve got this rainfall shower situation that’s actually powerful enough to rinse shampoo out of long hair (fellow travelers with thick hair will understand the struggle).

What really sets this place apart though is how they handle the little things that can make or break a stay. The soundproofing is excellent – no hallway chatter or slamming doors at all hours. There’s 24-hour room service that doesn’t take forever, and their restaurant actually serves food worth eating instead of the usual hotel fare that tastes like it came from a conference center. I had their seafood dish one evening and it was genuinely restaurant-quality, not just “good for hotel food.” The housekeeping team is thorough but not intrusive – they seemed to have a sixth sense about when I was out. Parking was straightforward and included, which saved me from the usual downtown hotel gouging. The fitness center is small but well-equipped with newer machines, and it never felt crowded during my week there. The concierge team knows their stuff too – they steered me toward some local spots I never would have found on my own, including this fantastic little coffee place just a few blocks away that became my morning ritual. With a 9.6 rating, you’d expect perfection, and while I wouldn’t say it’s flawless (the WiFi could be faster, and the air conditioning runs a bit loud), it’s pretty darn close. This is the kind of place where you’ll actually look forward to coming back to your room at the end of the day.

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Elaia Luxury Selections Sapphire Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Three-Bedroom Apartment (Sapphire)6 × 1 queen bed for 6 adults
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Reviews of Elaia Luxury Selections Sapphire

  • Amr from Egypt (10/10)

    Everything was amazing! The location was perfect and everything is walking distance. The apartment is very spacious and clean and sanitized and all the rooms have AC and TV. The entire house is a smart home which was amazing. The hosts take good care of you from the moment you land till you take off and check up on you if you need anything which will make you feel welcomed. I would definitely go again and recommend it to anyone going to Athens

  • Ranj2 from Iraq (10/10)

    I've been visiting athens for 7 years now, I've tried many luxurious hotels and apartments, yet I haven't seen such a nice and well arranged apartment. I would say Elaia Sapphire is not one of the best, but it's the best place to stay In. it has all the needs you want, way beyond 5 star hotels. all the furniture are up to date, all the materials are genuine, they even have Netflix and PSP for God's sake. beside that a wonderful and amazing staff are running the place. I would definitely recommend that place and will definitely return to the same place whenever I'm with my family.

  • Rune from Norway (10/10)

    A perfect spot and a very good appartment. Large nice beds and very clean and fresh. Very good follow up and good comunication to get keys and other info.

  • Jerry from Canada (10/10)

    Very clean and perfect location! Walking distance to all the restaurants in Glyfada. Host is very responsive.

  • Hana from Egypt (10/10)

    The apartment is spacious and fully equipped with anything you need. It is in the heart of Metaxa in a quiet area. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. It is the perfect stay.

  • Hussein from United Arab Emirates (10/10)

    Everything

  • George from Greece (9/10)

    Perfect location . Perfect apartment

  • Hu from China (10/10)

    It’s very spacious, clean and comfortable, all equipments are very good. Katerina is very beautiful, nice and helpful, I really appreciate her help.

  • Sonja from Serbia (10/10)

    I love that this apartment was SO BIG! We were a family of 5 and everyone was more than comfortable, beautiful modern furnishings, so clean, had a huge terrace outside that wrapped around the apartment, friendly neighbours (locals) and SO CLOSE to the main street shops, cafes. The local supermarket had all we needed and was less than 100m away. The food was so fresh there, esp the chicken which we frequently bought and roasted in the ample sized oven. The kitchen in the apartment was well serviced, in fact, exceeded what I expected for a self contained apartment. We had towels and linen changed twice during our stay, which was more than enough for us as there is a washer/dryer available. Dmitra was AMAZING – always accessible, friendly and nothing was ever too much trouble. She even organised a car rental for us, as we didn't do this at the airport. They came and dropped and picked up the car from the residence. Honestly, the BEST experience and so close to the nearby Voula. beach. Asteras Beach was closed for renovations but you could walk to the nearest beach club (highly recommended!) Athines by the Sea, Voula. It was about 15 mins (slow) walk. We had a wonderful time here…really wonderful. I would say it's one of the best serviced apartments we have stayed in – it was so close to the amenities but on the quieter end of the street. And there is a tram stop across the road if you don't want to rent a car. What I also liked was that they had roller shutters for the doors. This meant that at night, it was quiet enough to sleep!

  • Paul from Australia (10/10)

    Our stay at the Elaia Luxury Sapphire Apartment in Glyfada was exceptional in every way. Dimitra looked after us like family to ensure we had a pleasant experience. We will definitely be back!

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Esperidon Square: 600 m
  • Platia Makrigianni: 11 km
  • πάρκο Μέλπω: 10 km
  • Πλατεία Ρόδων: 2.3 km
  • Πλατεία Κρήτης: 300 m
  • Πλατεία Νυμφών: 2.1 km
  • Πλατεία 25ης Μαρτίου: 2.9 km
  • Πλατεία Δημοκρατίας: 9 km
  • Πλατεία 28ης Οκτωβρίου: 550 m
  • Πλατεία Γεωργίου Δόγκα: 2.4 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/Bar Opus: 150 m
  • Restaurant Opus: 150 m
  • Restaurant Amigos: 400 m

Top attractions:

  • Acropolis: 15 km
  • Parthenon: 15 km
  • Erechtheion: 15 km
  • Roman Agora: 15 km
  • Filopappos Hill: 14 km
  • Acropolis Museum: 13 km
  • Museum of Cycladic Art: 15 km
  • Temple of Olympion Zeus: 13 km
  • Odeum of Herodes Atticus: 13 km
  • Zappion – National Garden: 14 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Lake Lake Vouliagmeni: 7 km

Beaches in the Neighborhood:

  • Voula Beach: 1.3 km
  • Asteras Beach: 550 m
  • Glyfada Beach A: 2.9 km
  • Glyfada Central Beach: 1.9 km
  • Paralia Apollonies Voulas Β: 3.1 km

Public transit:

  • Subway Argiroupoli: 6 km
  • Subway Elliniko Metro Station: 4.8 km
  • Train Petralona Metro Station: 15 km
  • Train Monastiraki Train Station: 15 km

Closest Airports:

  • Eleftherios Venizelos Airport: 20 km

Facilities

Shops:

  • Convenience store on site

Bedroom:

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Activities:

  • Movie nights

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Fruit
  • Grocery deliveries Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • City view
  • Garden view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Transportation:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Car rental

Languages Spoken:

  • German
  • Greek
  • English

Cleaning Services:

  • Daily housekeeping Additional charge
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Safe

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Game console
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Front Desk Services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Free Wifi
  • View
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV

Building Characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
  • Semi-detached

Entertainment & Family Services:

  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
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House Rules at Elaia Luxury Selections Sapphire

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • You need to let the property know what time you’ll be arriving in advance.

Check-out:

  • Available 24 hours

Children & Beds:

  • Children of all ages are welcome.

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.5

Comfort:

9.8

Location:

9.7

Free Wifi:

10

Facilities:

9.6

Cleanliness:

9.9

Value for money:

9.1