With 'bags of character', this converted 19th-century sponge trading post is 'in many ways the perfect small Greek island hotel', according to a visitor.

Consisting of bungalows and low buildings in gardens around a small bay (with a Blue Flag beach) on Crete's north coast, this secluded resort hotel stands in 'beautifully designed' gardens with 'wonderful views'.

By the old city wall of Corfu's Venetian capital, and a short walk into the town with its maze of alleyways, this large hotel 'has so much going for it', and provides a peaceful escape from the heat and crush of the town.

On a hillside, about seven minutes' walk from the harbour and within a short distance of the Venetian castle, the museum and many tavernas and shops, 'this is one of the nicest hotels we have stayed in,' say visitors.

This restored neo-classical mansion (built by wealthy 19th-century sea captain), is now a sympathetic and 'exquisite' B&B hotel.

By the beach, in a garden of flowers and fruit trees, this 'very relaxed' hotel on the coast north of Mitilíni (capital of Lesvos).

“Perfect for families with children”, this holiday hotel is on the beach at the “best” end, near the harbour, of this seaside resort near Náfplio.

In Kythira's 'very pretty' old administrative capital, this white-walled, blue-shuttered, two-storey 19th-century mansion stands on a hill.

Outside a charming inland village, this 'most attractively situated' small hotel is designed to look like a village itself.

Valued for its 'relaxed atmosphere', the Sofianou family's 'civilised' B&B hotel is a listed 19th-century sea captain's mansion, 'a fine example of Hydriot architecture'.

On a beautiful bay, with a river on either side, on the beautiful island of Cefallonia, this 'blissful' B&B hotel, owned by the 'genuinely welcoming' Dorizas family, continues to be liked.

'A wonderfully relaxed place,' say visitors returning to this large, much-balconied hotel, by the water on the old Venetian harbour, run by its 'charming' owner, Yannis Platsidakis.

On a hill above the capital of this 'traditional Greek island', this 'very attractive hotel' (said the nominator) has been managed by Georgios Troullos for many years.

On a sand and rock beach ('fine swimming'), in an old fishing village on the north-east coast of lovely Kythira island, stands this small white B&B hotel, built in traditional style.