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1.5/5

Not on the HotelShortlist: Noise complaints in 4% of guest reviews; Guests report hidden fees.

Athens

Blue Sea Hotel

★★★★
9.0
Booking score
4.0
Google rating
804
Total reviews
★★★★
Star rating
≈2015
Built / renovated
Paris Papadeas
Owner
3+
Highest floor guests reported
4%
Noise mentions
Engine scores ·Newness ≈2015 ·Location 4.0
Member rate
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Verdict

Is Blue Sea Hotel Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.0/10 Booking.com4.0/5 Google500 reviews read4-star

As of 2 October 2026, 500 guest reviews give Blue Sea Hotel 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.0/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Exceptionally friendly, attentive, and professional staff (especially Alexandra, Elena, Maria, and Andres at reception) who go out of their way to solve problems and provide personalized restaurant recommendations. 87 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Blue Sea Hotel: Which Rooms to Avoid

  • Bathrooms have poor design with doors that only open 30% due to toilets blocking entry, forcing guests to squeeze in awkwardly and causing injury. 16 reviews
  • Hotel is outdated and deteriorating with worn carpets, stained upholstery, creaky furniture, faded decor, and 1970s–80s aesthetic that contradicts 4-star rating. 52 reviews
  • Rooms are very small with minimal space for luggage, forcing guests to unpack completely or leave suitcases in hallways. 44 reviews
Rooms to avoid
  • Ground floor near reception and hallways (staff noise, guest voices)
  • First floor (housekeeping corridor noise starting 6 AM)
What guests praise

Blue Sea Hotel Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

Blue Sea Hotel sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

  • Exceptionally friendly, attentive, and professional staff (especially Alexandra, Elena, Maria, and Andres at reception) who go out of their way to solve problems and provide personalized restaurant recommendations. 87 reviews
  • Prime location just 5–15 minutes walking distance to beach, with easy tram and bus access to city center and airport. 92 reviews
  • Clean, well-maintained rooms with working air conditioning, comfortable beds, and daily housekeeping in a peaceful residential neighborhood. 76 reviews
Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at Blue Sea Hotel?

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  • Higher floors (2nd–3rd) reported quieter than ground floor
  • Rooms away from reception/bar area
Method

How HotelShortlist Researched Blue Sea Hotel

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What guests love

Exceptionally friendly, attentive, and professional staff (especially Alexandra, Elena, Maria, and Andres at reception) who go out of their way to solve problems and provide personalized restaurant recommendations. (87×)
Prime location just 5–15 minutes walking distance to beach, with easy tram and bus access to city center and airport. (92×)
Clean, well-maintained rooms with working air conditioning, comfortable beds, and daily housekeeping in a peaceful residential neighborhood. (76×)
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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

Bathrooms have poor design with doors that only open 30% due to toilets blocking entry, forcing guests to squeeze in awkwardly and causing injury. (16×)
Hotel is outdated and deteriorating with worn carpets, stained upholstery, creaky furniture, faded decor, and 1970s–80s aesthetic that contradicts 4-star rating. (52×)
Rooms are very small with minimal space for luggage, forcing guests to unpack completely or leave suitcases in hallways. (44×)
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Parking note. Problematic — Multiple guests report difficulty finding spots, high daily fees (€15), small lot with capacity for ~5 cars, street parking challenging.

What guests report

View
Most rooms have no view or overlook parking lots; ground floor rooms face street; no sea-view rooms mentioned.
Bed & mattress
Beds vary widely: many guests praise comfort and daily fresh sheets, but others report hard, sagging mattresses with divots that cause poor sleep.
Bathroom & water
Dangerously poor design with doors blocked by toilets; inconsistent water pressure; unreliable hot water; broken shower drain causing flooding; old, worn fixtures; musty smell.
Wi-Fi
Recently improved to excellent speed and signal (50 Mbps reported); previously problematic but now reliable throughout property.
Breakfast
Limited variety with same menu daily; decent fresh bread, eggs, yogurt, and fruit until 10:30 AM (then runs out); instant coffee only (no espresso); basic but sufficient for budget stay.
AC / heating
Generally works well and praised for maintaining cool temperatures; however, multiple reports of broken units in some rooms, and some guest complaints of loud noise from system.
Elevator
Available

Local knowledge

Request a room on higher floors away from ground-floor reception noise and staff activity
Book rooms 302, 319, and third-floor units when available; avoid first two floors due to guest and staff noise
Arrive early to secure parking spot or budget €15/day for hotel lot; street parking is unreliable
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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings
  • Higher floors (2nd–3rd) reported quieter than ground floor
  • Rooms away from reception/bar area
Noisy rooms to avoid
  • Ground floor near reception and hallways (staff noise, guest voices)
  • First floor (housekeeping corridor noise starting 6 AM)
Extra charges guests were surprised by
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Questions about Blue Sea Hotel

How is Blue Sea Hotel rated?
Blue Sea Hotel scores 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.0/5 on Google.
How many guest reviews were analysed for Blue Sea Hotel?
HotelShortlist analysed 500 guest reviews for Blue Sea Hotel to build this verified profile.
Is Blue Sea Hotel a 4-star hotel?
Yes — Blue Sea Hotel is a 4-star property in Athens.
What do guests love about Blue Sea Hotel?
The most-mentioned positive in guest reviews: Exceptionally friendly, attentive, and professional staff (especially Alexandra, Elena, Maria, and Andres at reception) who go out of their way to solve problems and provide personalized restaurant recommendations.
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How Blue Sea Hotel Compares to Other Athens Hotels

Blue Sea Hotel: Booking.com 9.0/10, 4-star. Other researched hotels in Athens:

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Review data verified & refreshed 2026-10-02.