The reviewer "GetOutOfDodge" from Tucson has it exactly right -- we could have written his/her review ourselves. In sum, almost everything about the place is recommendable except the accommodation itself (although the bed was, as also noted by another reviewer, fine).
We too had one of the first-story rooms with balcony, and with bathroom as described by the Tucsonian. In our case, however, we had the added thrill of the flexible tube to the handheld shower head detaching itself from the faucet fitting in mid-shower, resulting in a truly impressive geyser (the water pressure definitely is up to snuff). Attempting to screw it back down, we realized that the threads had previously been stripped and the connector simply hammered down, but apparently not very hard. The upshot was that one of us got a shower that morning, the other didn't.
The sleeping room also was quirky, with different floor areas on different levels, maybe 4-5 inches difference. But the balcony was a pleasure to have. And the breakfasts were very good, as described by others.
Our other disappointment was that when we arrived by car at about 3 pm, there was no one on the premises to let us in. So we sat and read for an hour on the lovely breakfast terrace mentioned by the Tuscson reviewer. When 4 pm came and still no one, we decided to drive over to the monastery at Osias Lukas to see the mosaics, and by the time we returned at 7, a caretaker had finally arrived. We never did see the owner, who was said to be "away" for the entirety of our 2-night stay.
That same caretaker, who evidently comes in each morning to prepare and serve breakfast, also was unwilling to do so earlier than the standard 8 a.m. hour on the morning of our departure. Quite a contrast from our experience at the Aetoma in Nauplion the previous day (see the reviews of that establishment to learn what a small Greek hotel can be).
Having said all that, we still would stay in Galaxidi again rather than in Delphi (or Arahova). The town is quiet, charming, and has several good tavernas right on the main waterfront. And even if there's a better-qualiity small hotel in the back streets down in the center of town, I still might opt for the view from the balconies of the Galaxa.
- Galaxa Hotel Central Greece
