About
Among olive groves leading to the fishing village of Lakka, Torri E Merli Hotel by GHH features a pool and a Mediterranean restaurant. Housed in an 18th-century Venetian building, it offers individually decorated suites overlooking the garden and the Ionian Sea. Combining glass, stone and wood, all elegant Torri E Merli Hotel by GHH suites feature a spacious sitting area with sofa, writing desk and armchair. Free Wi-Fi, an LCD satellite TV and a mini bar are included. The modern bathroom comes with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. A buffet breakfast prepared with local ingredients is served by the pool or under the pergola. The beach of Lakka with seafront restaurants and shops is within 2625 feet. Gaios, the island’s capital is at 3.7 mi. The well-known Monodendri beach is 0.9 mi away. Free, private parking is provided on site.
93 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.1
- Staff
- 9.2
- Location
- 8.8
What Guests Say
- “The gardens and the architecture”
- “Apostolia and her team masterfully blend the timeless charm of this centuries-old building with all the modern comforts. It’s a definite…”
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What Guests Loved
Based on 93 reviews
Pros +
- The gardens and the architecture
- Apostolia and her team masterfully blend the timeless charm of this centuries-old building with all the modern comforts. It’s a definite "hell yeah" from us!And to Dionysakos — sending all my best! One day at a time. You’ve got this!
- Very nice mini resort in a very beautiful setting in the hills above Lakka. Fantastic ambience with sell preserved buildings and a very nice pool area. We had e-bikes and thus could reach Lakka and sorounding beaches very easily. The staff was very friendly and service minded and helped us in any way with transport and reservations. Spacious room with good facilities. If visiting Paxos another time this would be a good place to stay.
Cons -
- The smell of damp in the rooms
- Only one small glitch; the breakfast arrangement was a bit unstructured, which could been avoided with better training. Considering the price of the our stay we had higher expectations.
- Shower and loo were dirty and not cleaned properly. It is our third visit to the hotel so we know it well.
The gardens and the architecture
The smell of damp in the rooms
Apostolia and her team masterfully blend the timeless charm of this centuries-old building with all the modern comforts. It’s a definite "hell yeah" from us!And to Dionysakos — sending all my best! One day at a time. You’ve got this!
Very nice mini resort in a very beautiful setting in the hills above Lakka. Fantastic ambience with sell preserved buildings and a very nice pool area. We had e-bikes and thus could reach Lakka and sorounding beaches very easily. The staff was very friendly and service minded and helped us in any way with transport and reservations. Spacious room with good facilities. If visiting Paxos another time this would be a good place to stay.
Only one small glitch; the breakfast arrangement was a bit unstructured, which could been avoided with better training. Considering the price of the our stay we had higher expectations.
Lovely rooms and Stella was exceptional
Shower and loo were dirty and not cleaned properly. It is our third visit to the hotel so we know it well.
Lovely old building set in beautiful gardens , with ancient olive trees
Service and breakfast was generally slow and disjointed . Interior needs some TLC and maintenance
Nice and modern rooms at Paxos, it's a quiet and peaceful place having a large garden with olive trees.
windows could have fly screen but not a big deal at all
Good breakfast & location
Choice or dinner menu .Lack of car & driver or ordering taxis to collect us from town
This was an exceptional hotel . The staff could not have been more helpful . The breakfast was lovely , The pool and facilities very god Would highly recommend
The hotel is small and lovely, not far from Lakka which has some great restaurants, and Stella (hotel manager I think) was amazing
We had a villa room with kitchen, it had a washing machine etc but no cutlery, pans etc which seemed strange
This was such a beautiful hotel, there are only 9 rooms so it’s peaceful and not over crowded. Very personal service. All the staff were so kind and really made our stay special, especially Stella who really made our trip as amazing as it was.
Magical old Venetian olive factory in a calm location surrounded by olive trees! The hotel room, grounds, poolside and restaurant are remarkable. What made this hotel stand out was the staff- thank you taking the extra step to ensure we had a great stay! Couldn’t recommend this enough!
the staff
Really poor bar. or Not proportionate to the hotel's overall sentiment. Although the Staff was ultra polite, unfortunately, they had a small variety of liquors and or spirits.
I especially liked the silence, the intimacy and the small number of rooms, the personal attitude of the staff, the help and advice for every matter and issue and the convenient location to anywhere in the vicinity. Highly recommend, I will go back there again
Breakfast service
Stylish.Understated luxury.Quiet.Great staff.Efficient service.Comfortable beds.
The restaurant and bar being closed without any notification.No bedside lamps.No bedside electrical sockets.One bathroom had severe problems with water overflow in bathroom and needed to use towels to mop up. Very poor for a luxury hotel.One bathroom shower head wa to low to stand under.
This place is magical. An ancient building with modern facilities in a beautiful garden.
I am 68 and found the bed hard
The hotel is perfect. From the moment you arrive you feel that you are taken cared of. Denis is super knowledgeable of the local area, the best beaches, bars, and restaurants - and even what to order. Nothing was ever too much to ask. George serves a fabulous breakfast, where you can almost have whatever you'd like. The omelette is delicious, and the fruit salad alone with Greek yoghurt is a must. He is more than happy to help, and make sure you start the day off in the best way. Joanna is warm and friendly, and went out of her way to make sure we had the best time on Paxos that we could. She arranged our scooter to be at the hotel for when we arrived, and also gave us great tips for our onwards journey to Athens, even giving us her number in case we needed more help when we got there. The hotel is a very special place. It's totally relaxing, well kept, and tranquil. The pool is a small haven amongst the beautiful gardens, and the room was well thought out, and a great base for us to explore the island. We already cannot wait to return, and have honestly never felt so sad to leave such a welcoming and uniquely warm place to stay.
Having to leave to go home :(
I had a fantastic time at Torri E Merli. The staff are very friendly. Very relaxing, excellent pool, luxury rooms, great breakfast.If you are looking for something special to spend quality time in Paxos I would highly recommend.
This hotel was a very disappointing experience and did not match the ‘5 star rating.’ The room was run down and dirty in parts; the bed was super hard and the ‘curtains’ were pieces of material attached by hooks to the corners of windows. Breakfast was shambolic, involving completing a list the night before and then the servings were meagre, including mould on the bread. The pool side was tired and the facilities mixed eg towels not always available. The staff wanted to be helpful but struggled to resolve issues. Sadly the images/website did not reflect the reality. A pity since the location and site has a lot of potential and everyone had good intentions but the hotel was just not up to the standard as represented.
Location
No cleaning, abandoned, very bad service
The staff did their best but extremely badly run
The rooms were very dirty. Had to change rooms to find a slightly cleaner one. Blinds on doors and windows were canvas sheets that offered privacy when totally closed. So the whole stay was in doors with everything closed like rats. Very short staffed and unorganised. Had to wait over an hour past I checkin time for our room to be ready and it was still very dirty to the point the staff agreed to change our room. Slightly better but not much
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Swimming Pool
- Outdoor pool
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Location
Lakka, L¿a



