Astir Of Naxos

From the moment we were greeted with a welcome drink to our departure, the service was friendly, efficient and helpful. The cleanliness was spot on and our room was comfortable.

Una ubicación fabulosa para nuestra estancia en Naxos. ¡Tan cerca de la playa, a 5 minutos a pie con muchos lugares para alquilar tumbonas, etc. y un paseo encantador por la noche hacia la ciudad principal con la mayor parte del paseo por la playa! El personal fue extremadamente amable y servicial al proporcionar conocimientos locales, toallas para la playa y la piscina. Nos alojamos con nuestros dos hijos adolescentes a quienes les encantó la piscina y el desayuno. Si bien nuestra habitación estaba limpia y la cuidaban todos los días, la habitación de los niños estaba un poco anticuada porque el baño necesitaba una renovación. El hotel en general estaba limpio y bien cuidado, sin embargo, un poco anticuado, diría que es más un tres estrellas que un 4 estrellas.

I’m curious as to why the hotel has been open decades and only has 300 reviews. The most dated hotel I’ve stayed in since the 90’s when I booked teletext holidays for £99 and took my chances with being allocated on arrival. I don’t understand the positive reviews or the star rating. It’s the weirdest incongruous mix of ancient & modern. The positives are the location to the beach, the lovely family who run the hotel, the blackout curtains and comfortable beds. The Wi-Fi and air con were effective. A door key to physically lock the door, yet a fob for electricity. A flat screen tv, placed in front of the only mirror obscuring its view. A modern bathroom (in some but not all rooms) but ancient built in bedroom furniture that was scuffed and stale and ill fitting. Air freshener in wardrobes to disguise smell which was very off putting. Didn’t unpack as didn’t want clothes to smell like the furniture. The aircon gave off a smell of vinegar when it started up. This is not a 4 star hotel and the website and photos and claims of what it offers are misleading. Hairs on bedding, sheets and towels. Small stains on bedding and towel. Safe key attached to electricity fob so you can’t open the safe and have the light on at the same time. Very limited drinks supplies in room. One single teabag. 2 Nescafé pouches. No milk or teaspoons. The website states a minibar. No information about hotel or anything in room. Sun-beds were really grubby. The poolside shower was very grubby too. I didn’t get in the pool (although it looks nice on photos) and I only took coffee (nice, from machine) and fruit at breakfast because it was unappealing. A light bulb exploded (glass shattering across room) when I turned the bedside light on, the hairdryer bracket (located over the sink) fell apart when I picked it up. I didn’t see a smoke detector in room. I’m sorry for this review but I couldn’t wait to leave this hotel. It was my first visit to the very beautiful Naxos. There must be more refreshed and relaxing places to stay.