Has anyone ever stayed here? I am trying to decide between this hotel and the Kalergis Studios, which I believe are directly next to Asteria.
Posted by
Philadelphia, PA, USA
3321 posts
Both have excellent locations ... I think the main differentc may be that Kalergis units have a kitchenette corner or nook. so that you can fix your own breakfast, and sit on your balcony in your PJs to greet the day, whereas I think Asteria guests may have to go downstairs to cafe ... however haven't checked in a long time they may now offer i n-room coffeemakers (all beach hotels do have mini-fridges).
Other considerations;
• VIEW - All the Kalergis units face the sea; am not sure about Asteria; good to enquire.
• SUNBEDS - this factor, alas, has changed, since Naxos has been "discovered", with record crowds & resulting price-rises. In the past, I know that friends staying at Kalergis had free use of its sunbeds, whereas nonguests (lilke me) back in may 2019 paid €7-8 for a sunbed & shared-use of umbrella ... I hear that in 2023, Ag. GIorgios some hotel's sunbeds cost a shocking €30 or so per pair (the €€€€ at outer beaches were even worse!!) ... I also read that Kalergis guests were not free, but got a discount. Have no idea what Asteria arrangements were and are, but these days, definitely worth asking the specifics for both!
Posted by
OP
PA
6 posts
Thanks very much for the info! I think we are going to take our chances with Hotel Asteria since they can accommodate our group of 4 (myself and 3 adult kids) in one room and the Kalergis Studios family room is booked so we would need to rent 2 rooms there. We are traveling at the end of September - beginning of October so I will be sure to review this hotel for others in the future.
Posted by
Philadelphia, PA, USA
3321 posts
eleanor, for the future, it's thoughtful to give the full details, which you did only after I posted.... for all we knew, you were a honeymoon couple. If you give relevant facts up front (i.e. parent & 3 adult sibs AND budget is important) we can understand your needs, and it saves time/effort for both. ... We are experienced travelers, but cannot read minds. In any case, glad you have 2 good choices... and your group will definitely enjoy Naxos with the crowds of high season gone. (Another tip; it helps to say WHEN; that can also affect advice, especially since Naxos has crowded up).