Athina Studios and Suites Plaka

Location, our cleaning lady, the facilities were clean and pretty. Beautiful views. Hot powerful shower. Lovely pool area. On site parking. Breakfast first day complimentary

Prices for everything were unreasonable. A small water in greece is .50 euro everywhere. Most hotels were free. At athina they did not have small waters and you had to pay 3 euros for their water. Breakfast was 25 euros. Cappuccino and espresso is 5 euros extra and you have to pay separately In addition their beach chairs were a minimum of 25 euros in person in food and drink. We felt like we were nickled and dimed. We had been in Greece for a month amd this was the first place we had this experience.

The location is just perfect leading up to the beach on a quiet stretch of Plaka beach. It has parking, so ideal if you want to rent a car. I was amazed at the hospitality. Coming from India, where hotels are known for their exceptional hospitality, Athina doesn't disappoint at all. The personal welcome by Theo and the detailed explanation about the island really showed his passion and care. We got a free upgrade as it was the end of the season. I got a bit of flu towards the end of the stay, and again the amount of care the staff showed was exceptional. This is definitely a place I would come again in Naxos. The breakfast was also great and had a lot of veggie options.

I would have personally liked if we had a water kettle and tea options in the room. But we used the induction stove and kettle provided to heat up the water we needed.

From the moment we arrived, we knew we had chosen somewhere truly special. A tall, elegant gentleman greeted us at the foot of the stairs and ushered us to the restaurant, where he offered us water, juice, or (in my case) a lovely glass of white wine. He then went over a map of the island, sharing history, must-see monuments, and helpful tips. After a short tour of the property, we were personally welcomed to our room by the owner herself. Athina (who shared that the hotel is named after her grandmother) was the warmest and most gracious hostess. The property is beautifully maintained with chic, comfortable, and picturesque décor. The location is unbeatable — right in Plaka, which we much preferred over the busier, more crowded Agios Prokopios. The bus stop just 50 meters away made it easy to get around (only €5 each to the port). Athina also recommended a private tour of the mountain villages with Ilias (the breakfast chef’s husband), which turned out to be one of the highlights of our stay. We were so glad we chose that over renting ATVs, as it was windy, hot, and far more relaxing to be chauffeured! The stunning beach is directly across the street, with comfortable daybeds available for €20 per person (with a food & beverage minimum). We spent our days alternating between the pool and the sea, and in the evenings we’d either take the bus into Naxos Town/Old Market for dinner or walk to one of the many restaurants and cafés nearby. It was the perfect balance of relaxation and exploration. Our room was lovely and well-stocked with things we needed. The linens were exquisite and the bed was very comfortable. Our last night(day #14 in Greece), we actually just stayed in, reheated our leftovers, drank a glass of wine and enjoyed the room! Not sure we've ever done that on vacation!

Our ONLY complaint is that the Wi-Fi was pretty poor. I was on a 5G connection, so I was fine; however, my spouse was Wi-Fi only and had a really hard time with it. The TV only had an antenna cable, so the night we stayed in, we thought we'd watch some Netflix or something, and we couldn't.

We had a wonderful stay. The owner Athina sent out of her way to make us feel comfortable. We enjoyed the pool and proximity to the sea. The hotel is nicely designed. Breakfast is great.