Naxos Sun Studios

Reviews had me worried, but it was the only room I could find one day before my trip. There was no reception; I had however called the property from the port and was greeted on-the-spot by a young lady who very professionally gave me the keys and all sorts of useful info both about the property and about the island/sights, and who also took me to the room, which looked as well as felt pleasant throughout my stay. Most things were brand new - bed, (very comfortable) mattress, desk, wardrobe, kitchenette, bathroom, floors. Only had minor complaints, such as the shower curtain being fitted not on a rod but on hooks that were not fanning out properly leaving the floor wet and the curtain sticking on me while showering; or such as all doors and shutters needing some effort or know-how to open/close; or such as spotting a slow-moving black beetle crawling on the bedroom floor on my first night, which was not surprising since the property is next to green fields. However, housekeeping was very efficient, and the room was being cleaned, and the beds turned down, every day, so there was someone around to answer questions (at least when asked in my native Greek) and/or offer solutions. I must say I was grateful for the fully-operational air-conditioning, as it was enough to counter the humidity of the area/season, as well as the occasional smell of people smoking outside my door, and also a smell from the gutters coming out of the bathroom one afternoon which, without the air-conditioner, would have been overwhelming. I must say I found it very surprising, even annoying, that there was only lukewarm-to-cold (at best) water in the shower; after all, some people do detest cold showers even over the hottest time of the year. The location was a fair walking distance from the port (30'), but very close to a bus stop (leading to the south-west beaches), to a bakery with extensive opening times where one could buy bus tickets, and also very close to a large super market (tap water is not potable) and to a souvlaki place. The Saint George beach was not as close as I had expected, but still, walking-distance.

Great location - near City centre/the beach but also a nosy street. But: - the pool is not as clean as at other hotels - no kitchen tools is given - no trash Can in the kitchen - bad wifi in some rooms

I booked this 1 day before, it was the only place I could find. I was worried after reading the reviews but my room was completely refurbished on the top floor so it was good. I have no worries about the cleanliness of the rooms at all. The pool area was ok and the only place you can get wifi. There are no other facilities at the studios but you have an option to go to the hotel 5 mins away if you want more. There was no kettle to make coffee but you buy a teeny saucepan in the large supermarket for about 2/3 euros to boil water. All in all it was just somewhere safe to sleep and relax with no luxuries.