I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived a this hotel. The online reviews weren't very good and to be honest, the location is not the prettiest but the hotel is a proper 4 starts and just 400 meters from the train station (can't beat that!) and 2 minutes walking from the beach in Naxos. (cheeky taxi driver at the station asked EUR 15 to take me there - just walk!)
I loved staying in Naxos as I didn't depend on minibuses carrying me to the Lidos and had the peace and quiet I wanted (whilst Taormina can be too busy). The nearby beach was great and I also had the option to take the Interbus to Recanati - the most beautiful beach in Giardini Naxos!!!
Back to the hotel... the breakfast was very good (eggs, bacon, bread rolls, jam, fruit, yogurt, etc) and staff were very friendly. The swimming pool was great (clean and big with loungers and fresh towels) and there was a jacuzzi on the 1st floor terrace (it was hard to find the entrance though). The bedroom was very clean, the towels fresh and the air-con very good.
I'd suggest that they "upgrade" their pillows as I struggled to sleep with them. Also, the pipe noises in my room woke me up everyday at 06:00 as the people sleeping next door insisted in waking up at this crazy time!!!
I was a bit cheesed off when I was refused an iron and iron board - they probably wanted me to pay for laundry -, such courtesy have never been declined to me before.
This hotel lacked a business area (PC, printer) but I can see why some people would not bother with. The manager was very kind in letting me use his desktop PC to print my boarding pass.
I'd definitely recommend this hotel and have plans to go back next year.
- Hotel Giardino Dei Greci
- Giardino Dei Greci
- Giardino Dei Greci Giardini Naxos
