First I want to say thank you to everyone who takes the time to post on this forum. I think I've read every one about Naxos that helped me decide location and hotels to review. My husband and I are in our 60s, and going to Greece for the first time in May 2026 and will spend our final 4 nights on Naxos. I just booked at Kalergis Studios in a Double Studio, but now concerned about a few reviews (there's always a few I know) that say the place is dated, rooms need more light and bathroom showers are worn (we are ok with small bathrooms which are common in Europe). Do you think these inaccurate? As I look at pictures on their website, there are not too many of the bathrooms - are the all the same? I loved the ocean view over the garden (we love to sit on a balcony in am for coffee and pm for drinks). Also loved the relaxed beach vibe with the front beach bar and loungers (even if it's not warm enough to swim, we love to sit on the beach) and look forward to the lovely walk to town. If the room is fresh, clean, bright with an unobstructed ocean view - I'll be happiest. Does anyone have a recommended room, or floor (G, 1st, 2nd) for me - Perhaps I could make a request. Or any specific room to avoid AC noise, view blocked by trees, etc.
Strangely, I was also looking at the Nassiki Beach Hotel that is way more expensive but it looked to me from their pictures that the views from their balcony seating was not as good as a view at Kalergis - is this accurate or am I crazy? Although I could spring for this special treat, it did not seem like I needed to spend the money, as a larger shower would not make me happier. If anyone has any thoughts on my thinking, it is appreciated. Thank you.
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3382 posts
I have been to Naxos but have not been to that particular hotel. I will tell you that the showers in Greece can be very small. I am always excited when they are not but it still is not something that weighs into my decision of where to stay.
That is what you have to decide. Assume the reviews are correct. Are the things that are supposedly negatives important to you? I always pay attention, for example, to discussions of noise as that is very important to me as a light sleeper. Somewhat worn accommodations and small showers are not deal breakers to me if other things like location are good. But if "fresh and bright" is integral to you liking a place then maybe not the right place for you.
Posted by
France Southwest
3363 posts
Out of curiosity, I checked the Kalergis Studios website.
Generally, you shouldn't expect large bathrooms in accommodations like this one, located in the "city center." Besides, this one isn't officially in the hotel category but in the studio category. The rules are different. To find large bathrooms, it(s better to search outside Naxos Town where there's space to build larger houses.
It's true that the bathroom doesn't appear in the photos of the Double Studio (not necessarily a bad sign, but it's a clue). I've already seen this in a studio in Athens where everything was so crammed into the bathroom that you could literally go to the toilet, brush your teeth over the sink, and take a shower at the same time. Very efficient in terms of time saving. :)
However, a deal-breaker for me in this kind of small studio is seeing some photos with the refrigerator just one meter from the headboard . Anyone who's ever slept in those conditions, close to a refrigerator compressor, knows what I'm talking about...
Speaking of noise, I read a few reviews mentioning that the noise from the Vammos beach bar right in front of the hotel bothered some guests.
That's my two cents.
Posted by
OP
Maine, USA
6 posts
Thank you for your thoughts on what may be a concern in this hotel. I modified my original post to be more clear that it is the condition of the small bathroom that's important to me (not the size).
Posted by
Massachusetts, USA
503 posts
Hi CMB17. We stayed at Kalergis Studios in September 2022 for 4 nights. Yes, the rooms were definitely dated, which to me always feels dirty even when they aren't. Also, we had two rooms as we were traveling with our adult daughters. In their room the AC stopped working two days in and took another day for it to be fixed so they were a little cranky. In both our rooms all the pillows except one were as hard as a rock. However, the location is great and very walkable and reception was friendly and helpful.
For me personally, I would probably not stay again, but I do tend to be a little picky.
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Massachusetts, USA
2123 posts
We loved our stay at hotel Palatia. Bright, airy and cheerful room with a balcony. On the edge of st George’s beach. Wonderful host. Lovely walk to the center of town. You might want to check it out.
Posted by
Nanaimo, BC, Canada
1626 posts
We stayed at Kalergis in September this year. The hotel has been modernized over the past couple of years. Indeed the bathroom is smallish but updated. There is a sink, shower and toilet. No complaints wtih the bathroom.
Kalergis is directly on St George beach with beach access about a 30 second walk from the hotel.
The rooms have beach views. There are beach umbrellas and a bar right on the edge of the beach which obstruct the view from the lower floor studios but the upper story rooms all have excellent views. There was no noise problems.
Most of the beach images in this album were taken within about 100 meters of kalergis on St George beach.
If you want to stay at Kalergis you better book soon. They are taking reservation now and they are getting booked up.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/stanbr54/albums/72177720329571437/
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168 posts
We stayed in Naxian Secret this past May and I would highly recommend it. It seemed brand new and is a 10-15 minute walk from Agios Georgios Beach and the same distance from the main town. They serve a homemade breakfast which you can opt to eat outside on your balcony or at the pool. The bathroom and shower are in excellent condition and are not too small. They also have an arrangement with a taxi service to pick you up at the ferry which is cheaper than the taxis waiting there.
As an aside, when I read negative reviews on any website I tend to place credence in them and will look elsewhere. There have been a few instances where I had no choice but to stay at a place that had a few negative reviews which I definitely could confirm.