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.

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.

Really lovely family-run hotel, very clean and comfortable and all the staff warmly welcoming. Delicious breakfasts (coffee is good quality instant; lots of teas). Close to the best (to us) entry point of St George beach, undeveloped to the left and sunbeds, bars etc to the right.