Hotels Near Kid with the cake - Michael Tsinoglou in Naxos

Faultless from check in to check out. I arrived from Athens by plane and got a taxi to Home Sweet Naxos, which was just €20. On arrival I was greeted by a lovely lady on reception who gave me some water and some local Greek sweets. She informed me that the owner had decided to upgrade my apartment of which she guided the way to the room. The apartment was on the second floor (there’s no lift, but my bags weren’t overly heavy so no issue). The apartment was huge, with 2 bedrooms and another room with a sofa bed. Large living area with a massive balcony off it and a further two off the two bedrooms. Breakfast was brought to the room in the mornings at a prearranged time. On the first morning I needed to leave before 8 as I was booked on a boat excursion. Once they knew this they went out of their way to bring me breakfast for 7:20, when breakfast only starts at 8, so that I wouldn’t miss out. Breakfast was plentiful and included breads, cereal, homemade cake, coffee and juice. The day before I was due to check out I asked if it was possible for a late check out as I was catching an afternoon ferry. I wanted ti be able to go to the beach in the morning and to shower before I left. This was no problem at all and I was offered a lift down to the ferry port. I was going to have a bit of a wander beforehand so left my case and would return for it later. The owner arranged to meet me at the port with my case, so that I wouldn’t have to walk back for it. There are a couple of supermarkets nearby and the port and beaches are just a short walk away. I had the most amazing stay and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or come and stay again. I was show nothing but kindness and generosity. Thank you so much!

Very nice 3-night stay last week. Location is super - 2 minute walk to the beach and less than 10 minute walk to town. The beach is great and the water is perfectly clear. No need to travel to other island beaches (though there are some beautiful spots around the island). Naxos town is alive and buzzing and has some great dining options. Definitely spend at least one night walking around. Our room was nice, but quite small. The bathroom was a bit dated and only had a small bottle of shampoo/body gel. Management really needs to up their game on this front! Breakfast is served next door at their sister property, and it was fine. We also had lunch at the restaurant which was very good. All in all, I give Galaxy 5* for location and overall cleanliness and atmosphere. Some work needs to be done, but I would still return for another visit.

My partner and I spent 5 nights on the sun beach. The location was great. In the vicinity (5 minutes walk to the beach and 10 minutes to the supermarket). The room was not huge, but it was clean. The shower cabin was a little small, not much space for bigger people. The reception had no great English, but we could get through and reach the final result. They have cleaned the room regularly. We are very helpful with fresh kiss and small queries. In short, beautiful, relaxing place to stay. The pool was beautiful and near. Paradise. Sunset every evening. Certainly worth a visit.

Negatives: Dingy dark rooms. Weak, non-adjustable shower . Broken, rickety shower screen that leaked water onto the floor. No shelf in bathroom for toiletries Old, tired tiles and decor. Rooms extremely basic, no provisions other than a cheap, plasticky tiny bar of soap that melted when you used it. Could feel the springs through the mattress. No kettle in room. Tiny balcony overlooking broken, dirty water feature. No pool towels provided. Extremely basic breakfast, just a bit of fruit, dried cakes, over heated eggs - we ended up going out every day for breakfast. Coffee machine broken for 2 days before it was fixed. Badly arranged breakfast area where everyone fought over one tiny corner for cups, spoons, hot water and coffee. Hotel is surrounded by noisy, main roads. Plastic bags and wet wipe at bottom of pool one day, everyone's sun cream floating on the water as there is no poolside shower. 3 umbrellas at pool-side, 4 empty stands missing umbrellas so it was hard to get shade. Tired, grubby paintwork all over the hotel, a refresh would make a world of difference. Dead looking cacti all around the grounds. You cannot operate the electricity whilst you're out of your room as the electricity card is attached to the door keys, so you can't charge phone etc whilst you're at the pool. Positives: Pool is huge and great for swimming in (when clean) Lovely staff, especially Katerina, Stefania and Mariella, who were helpful friendly and kind, and provided maps, a portable umbrella for the beach and Katerina was exceedingly helpful when we damaged our hire car, she made a very stressful situation much easier. Brilliant location, easily walkable into the Chora. There are fantastic restaurants and bars starting within a 5 minute walk of the hotel, and you're in the old town within 10. There is a nice looking open air cinema a minute away from the hotel if that's your thing. Useful, well stocked supermarket is right next door to the hotel. The upside of being on such a busy main road is that you can get around easily by car or bus to all the main parts of the island. This is a hotel of two halves, and staying there did not ruin our trip at all because there were some positives and it was so well located, but it is nothing like it looks in the photos in reality. Some elements mean it's a push to call it 3 stars, more like a 2 star with a great pool. All it would take would be a lick of paint inside and out, some nice plants, better quality breakfast, umbrellas round the whole pool and a few basic provisions in the rooms. But keep the staff, they are the hotel's real selling point, and if you're on a budget, it does the job. It was booked for us by a travel agent so we not sure of the overall cost but per night prices seem reasonable.

The owner Vagellis, and staff were very warm, friendly, courteous and helpful, and the rooms well appointed, clean and modern. Maria kept a wonderful kitchen, with tasty and generous breakfasts - and you have to try her mouth-watering home-baked delights. This was a wonderful holiday experience, within walking distance to the village restaurants and beaches and less than 10 mins to airport. The village food is generous and tasty with little or no processed ingredients - Mainly fresh. We found the locals to be warm and friendly. Recommend Athens to Naxos 30min flight, but can also use very efficient ferry's. We will be back.

This hotel truly stands out for its exceptional comfort and hospitality. From the moment I stepped through the door, I was made to feel right at home. The rooms were spacious and elegantly furnished, providing a luxurious retreat after a day of sightseeing. The staff were attentive and accommodating, going above and beyond to ensure a memorable stay. Whether traveling for business or leisure, this hotel is an oasis of comfort and hospitality.