We stayed at the Achilleas for 3 nights in July and truly enjoyed our stay! Andrianos welcomed us and was on hand for anything we needed. It is his family's hotel and if you look at the family pictures hanging on the wall, you will see it's been a source of joy and genuine hospitality for years!
The hotel is nothing fancy as far as the rooms go. The beds are basic and the shower got on my nerves, as I couldn't keep the curtain closed, causing the bathroom floor to get pretty wet when I showered. But really, that is my only complaint. The real beauty and charm of the hotel lies in its breakfast terrace, the atrium bar with amazing views and the beach of Piso Krioneri which is at your doorstep. There was also a nice library where previous guests have left books and you can exchange yours for theirs for some nice beach reading material. Each room has a small refrigerator and I was thankful for the bottled water they replenished every day and only charge 70 cents for! The fridge also had wine for sure and I think maybe some beer and Cokes.
We enjoyed a drink and sandwhich at the Atrium Bar, which attracts people from all over Parga, but was never too crowded. The views from the bar were so beautiful! You could look down on the beach and at the rugged coastline of Epirus. There was a nice breakfast buffet and you could eat in the breakfast room, but most people took their trays out to the terrace with its lovely view of the beach in the back of the hotel. The beach itself was very nice, but small. The water was nice and a bunch of local kids entertained us by jumping off the rocks. The beach does get pretty crowded in high season! But, we went in the late afternoon as everyone was packing it in...around 3:00 and it was all good. Even when we went earlier, we were able to get beach chairs and an umbrella...cost, 8 Euros total.
The hotel is hard to find if you're using a map...I found it by luck! Just drive down to the waterfront and turn left...it will be on your right. It used to be yellow, but it now a beautiful red! There is very limited parking...maybe 5 or 6 spots? The first day I had to park down the street, but when everyone went out on excursions the next day, I moved my car to the front of the hotel! :-) There is also a pay parking lot not too far from the hotel.
The hotel is away from the hustle and bustle of the town, but close enough to easily walk into town each evening or to swim at the beaches. A hike up to the castle in town is not to be missed - the views are amazing! There are several excursions from Parga that are worthwhile and Andrianos or another staff member at the hotel can advise you!
All in all, a wonderful stay! Would definitely recommed this hotel to friends - unless you're looking for a lush, category 5 hotel, you will love it here!!
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