Harma Boutique Hotel

We booked a partial sea view room for 7 nights which unlike some of the previous reviews, we really liked ! The view was nice and exactly what we expected for the cheaper price. One complaint was that the walls seemed to have some stains which resembled mould, but this is not uncommon for humid environments and it did not smell or negatively impact our holiday. However, this meant that we were inclined to keep the air conditioning turned on pretty much all the time, and due to the way that the drainage was set up our balcony constantly had water running across it from the conditioner which was a little annoying as we would sometimes step into it and bring it into the room. As well as this, our mini fridge suddenly broke down and had to be replaced but the staff were all very attentive throughout this process and it wasn't a big issue. Apart from that, the room had everything we needed for a week-long holiday. Room service was as expected and we had no issue with the "new beach towels every 4 days" rule (this may be because we brought 2 extra towels from home). One slightly bigger gripe I had with this hotel is that the entrance to the main building (as well as the building which our room was in) included a staircase which we had to drag our suitcases on during both the checkout and check-in. Luckily, we always had a staff member to help up with the big staircase at the reception, however when going to and from our room we had to do it ourselves which wasn't a huge hassle but it made me question the design and accessibility of the hotel. Inside the buildings however there are lifts. Right outside the main building there is a lovely pool bar which I really liked as it was clean and the water was warm (which surprised me as hotel pools are usually quite cold !). There was also a kind of "tanning" area right beside it which had plenty of sun beds as well as comfy beanbags. Loads of cute cats too. No complaints here! Unfortunately close to the hotel entrance (which was also on the way to our room) was the communal bin area which didn't smell great in the humidity and was often overflowing, but there's not much the hotel can do about that. On a better note, the location of this hotel was perfect. On one side was the beautiful sea with some very close beaches. The sand on the beaches was a little on the coarser side which I preferred as it was easier to wash off but still comfortable to walk on. The sea water at this time of year was comfortable yet refreshing in the summer heat. Sun beds and umbrellas across the beaches averaged to about €20 for 2 people, and I found that to guarantee a place we had to arrive and claim our spot early. Along the beach you have a large selection of restaurants and bars (a little on the pricier side but for the sea views and yummy food it was very worth it) as well as your usual beachfront shops. On the other side of the hotel there is a shopping street which we loved exploring after dinner. There were lots of tourist shops and supermarkets for your everyday needs (as well as a very convenient excursion pick up bus stop 2 mins from the hotel). Prices were generally great and I found some sweet bargains on souvenirs and jewellery. Also a mini-golf place nearby for €5 pp! In terms of food, I had no problems with the breakfast and dinner options. Breakfast was pretty much the same every day but dinner varied in cuisine. As a vegetarian, I was always able to create a fulfilling meal, however a few evenings were a bit of a struggle and I had to mainly resort to salad. Despite this, the staff were always happy to answer any questions about which foods were vegetarian/vegan, and I was surprised about how many restaurants had entire vegan sections in their menus too. Despite check-out at 11am, as our flight was only at 11pm the hotel stored our luggage for the day and provided us with beach towels as well as shower towels for after swimming (they have shower rooms ). We were then able to still have dinner at the hotel before going to the airport which made life much easier. Overall, I think that this hotel earns its 4 star rating. We found that communication with hotel staff (and the people of Greece more generally) was always friendly, easy, and any issues were handled with care and resolved quickly. Thank you to the Harma Boutique team for being so accommodating and for a wonderful stay!

Hotel was top-notch The woman at the reception works separately with the taxi drivers and adds a 50% surcharge. But as far as the room and the cleanliness go, everything was very top-notch The food just as much

We first received a basement room, which we did not like at all, just as an info for those who are going to book, the basement rooms are much smaller and not ventilated compared to the rest, that's how we booked, it was our mistake, but that's how we understood that they would also have a terrace. After this misunderstanding, for a fee we received another room, superb with a view of the sea. Everything was ok here. The hotel in general is nice, close to the center, food ok, not the best but not bad either. Friendly staff.