Petrino Eco Village

Just left this hotel, after a 10 day family holiday. We stayed in the annex house with garden and pool. But looking at the other accommodation. It looked more than nice enough. I've never felt so relaxed on a holiday ever. The pool area was just lovely. There were only about 35 loungers. But I would get mine at about 8.30 and I would be the first person there. So no trouble getting one. The pool bar area was gorgeous the way it looked and was designed. I've read that food and drinks were really expensive. But the average meal was between £10-12. And the quality of blood was fantastic. The only thing that I found expensive. We're cans of soft drinks. 5 euros were very very expensive. The reception staff couldn't do enough for you and always with a huge smile on their faces. The bar staff were very welcoming and friendly. It got a lot more busy on our last 2 days with it being start of school holidays. But definitely not rowdy. We are already talking of returning

Lovely 2 weeks at the Petrino Suites. Loved the stone apartments, set in garden surroundings. Stairs were very steep in room 115, but it was kept exceptionally clean by Vicky, who was a joy and was well maintained. No hook in the shower, so had to be held. Sold by TUI as self catering but had no cooking facilities, just sink, fridge, kettle and plates, cutlery etc. No bowls, but borrowed some from the staff in breakfast room. Lovely private terrace at the back. Air conditioning and safe were included in price. Pool area was very relaxed and we were very well looked after by lovely Efrosini, who worked exceptionally hard serving drinks and food in the afternoon/evenings, nothing was too much trouble. Bar prices were on the high side 9E for a short, 7E a pint, 5E for soft drink. Food was very tasty and well presented. Bottom of pool is stone and hurt your feet when using the steps, but was very clean and lovely to swim in. A few more sunbeds could have been provided, but most days we found an empty one and there was plenty of other seating areas in the shade. All the staff were very pleasant and helpful. We loved watching the barn swallows nesting and fledging above the bar and in other areas around the complex, Afytos is 20 mins walk down the left hand fork opposite the hotel and is an amazing place. Full of tavernas and shops, but very busy 7.30 onwards and people were queuing for dinner tables. The beach is a further 20 mins walk down a steep hill. TUI advertised nearest beach as 20 mins, but it is nearer 40 and all uphill on the way back. Sandy with warm, shallow water it is very popular, but some areas of the sea was very rocky. Sun bed prices were extortionate 30-60E, but plenty of space for beach umbrellas.

We had a wonderful stay at Petrino suites. Rooms comfortable but need a bit more storage and the bed was a little hard for me. Staff are very friendly and work very hard. Breakfast and bar food very tasty. Prices for drinks a bit expensive compared to Afytos. Lovely, clean and relaxing hotel with lovely grounds and pool. Be aware the bottom, sides and steps of the pool are pebble dash and rough under foot. Bottom step into pool is hard to see and easy to miss it. Had two facials by Georgia during my stay, wonderful and relaxing! Taxi costs 6 euros into Afytos which is worth every penny in the heat! Great restaurants and bars in Afytos. Food everywhere is very good. Value for money and service go to Ambrosia. Notos and Fortuna bars for views. To Kyma restaurant by the beach for amazing fish dishes and the fish platter is great value for money, but make sure you use mosquito spray before you go! Will definitely return!

Breakfast here deserves its own review! Freshly baked pies, thick creamy yogurt, honey from nearby hives, and a rotation of handmade pastries each morning—it was a feast. We ended up waking up earlier just to enjoy it slowly. The presentation was beautiful and everything tasted like it was made with care. One morning they even had homemade fig jam that I still dream about. Coffee was strong and flavorful too. It felt more like a homemade brunch at a Greek grandma’s than a hotel buffet.

What impressed us most was how thoughtful everything is—from compostable amenities to local stone architecture and organic produce in the breakfast. It's a rare feeling to enjoy real comfort without compromising sustainability. You can tell the owners care deeply about nature and hospitality alike.

We spent 11 nights at Petrino in late May. The pool area & gardens are beautiful, although the pool was very noisy. It felt like it was more for familys than couples. The food we had by the pool was lovely & the staff were very friendly. The rooms are really quite dated though & not 4 star in my opinion. We had problems with hot water on a few days & very steep stairs up to the bedroom. We had booked through TUI & it was advertised as self catering. All we had in our apartment was a kettle, mini fridge, tea cups & water glasses. No cutlery plates/ bowls. The village of Afytos was lovely & very traditional, the beach was also beautiful & peaceful. In all we were a bit disappointed with the accommodation, it didn’t feel like it warranted the extra 10euros a night tax that you have to pay for a 4 star hotel.