This Hotel is a good choice if you want to relax for a weekend, its almost at the center of Ag. Nikolaos , its very quit ( February- I dont know how it is at the Summertime), the rooms are refreshed, and clean, the breakfast was not something special but it was good and rich.
It was the second time we had been there.

We settled on booking our stay at the Sgorous Hotel because they offered a very low rate, and based on other reviews we thought SH was the best choice among hotels available in Agios Nikolaos during the off season.

For starters, SH is conveniently located on a dead end road with restaurants to the left and to the right with Kitroplatia Beach just steps away. The appearance of the hotel reflects that of a family-run boutique. (Which, by the way, the staff/family was friendly and accommodated our needs well.) The lobby, TV corner, and cafe area were nicely decorated with simple, modern, boutique-style furniture and colorful accents on the walls.

The hotel room (a double room which really was 2 twins pushed together) was nicely decorated, but the space was small. However, we managed to work with the space given. Plus, we were out site-seeing all day and only used the room to sleep and shower. The bathroom was small and very limited on space as well. The sink practically sat in your lap while using the toilet. The shower was cramped and only allowed enough space to just stand under the shower head. This made it difficult to maneuver around to reach for the bottle of shampoo on the shower floor.

What saved us from suffering from claustrophobia was the room's balcony. If you stay here, you MUST book a room with a sea view. It made the stay a little more pleasant. The balcony offers views of Kitroplatia Beach, a distant island, and the restaurants that line the beach area. We personally enjoyed the balcony since it allowed us to fall asleep to the sounds of the sea. Plus, it was hot in the room and we had to crack the door to allow some cool air into the room.

A simple, greek-style breakfast was offered. It included coffee, tea, juice, yogurt, cheese, sliced ham, tomatoes, cucumbers, and assorted breads.

Overall, the experience of our stay was satisfactory. The hotel served our needs and the staff was friendly. We would stay here again during the off season. However, during prime tourist season, we would probably seek out a hotel that offered more amenities such as a resort in nearby Elounda.

LIKES:
- very reasonable room rate
- view from balcony
- location on a dead end road
- served breakfast
- internet connection in room

DISLIKES:
- room and bathroom were too small
- room was really hot (we had no control of the heater)
- hair dryer didn't work properly

Really nice hotel very clean good position near enough to town but quiet road , could be noisier in summer with restaurants just across the road but no problem in September.Staff really good an enjoyable stay.

My wife and I went to the Sgouros for a month. It is situated right at Kitroplatia Beach, 3 or 4 minutes walk from the port of Ag Nik. The room was of a reasonable size and had air conditioning / balcony overlooking the beach. A telephone is also provided.It is a quiet place even taking into consideration the beach is right outside.The maids came every day to us and linen was changed 3 times a week, and sometimes each day! Provision was made for breakfasting if required though we did not partake. It did look nice enough though. Outside the hotel, there is a walkway roughly 30 feet wide before you get onto the beach. On this footway are situated several restaurants which look onto the beach in front of the hote.The food on sale here is rather nice, especially from the fish restaurant. Would I go there again ? Well, yes I would - but on one condition!

On the fourth floor, there is a room occupied by a holiday representative. This lady is extremely aggressive and annoying. She considers the hotels sun balcony (for the use of guests) outside her room as her private area and does everything and anything to make you leave it,such as hanging her washing over the area.Complaints about this lady's behaviour went unanswered as she is a long stayer at the hotel. The lady's behaviour was so bad that she was in grave danger of being injured by a guest.

If this lady were removed from the hotel then I would go back. However, as long as she is there I would not touch the place with a barge pole - and I am not the only one.