A friendly, affordable base beside Therma’s hot springs
Anthemis is the straightforward choice for making Therma’s springs the centre of a stay. The family-run hotel has welcomed guests since 1989 and sits about a hundred metres from the beach, bathing facilities and waterfront restaurants. Its twenty rooms are simple but include air conditioning, a refrigerator, safe and balcony; some look towards the sea, others towards the green slope behind the village. There is a lift, a flower-filled courtyard and free Wi-Fi, while the staff’s willingness to organise taxis, rental cars and island advice is the clearest thread through Expedia’s reviews. Agios Kirykos is roughly a kilometre and a half away.
This is a two-star hotel, and that description is useful rather than apologetic. Rooms can be compact, sound travels in parts of the building and the solar-heated hot water has proved less reliable during quiet winter stays. The hotel’s official season is May to September; Expedia may offer dates beyond that window, but breakfast and other services should never be assumed out of season. Parking is listed as free, though Therma’s tight streets make confirming the exact arrangement sensible. Anthemis earns its 9.0 score through cleanliness, location and kind hosts, not design flourishes. For budget-conscious travellers who want beach, springs and tavernas within a few steps, it is the most convincing local fit.
Good to know
Budget hotel, Family run, Near thermal springs, Near beach, Balconies, and Seasonal
