Hotels in Naxos

Hotels in Naxos

Hotels in Naxos are of all sizes and styles and of varying quality. Unless you are on a budget and just need a place to lay down at the end of a long day at the beach I recommend spending a little extra and staying somewhere with air-conditioning and of a slightly higher quality than the rent-rooms offered. Many families broke up their farms and built rooms and 'hotels' and you may find some gems among them. But you may find yourself in a hot damp concrete room waiting for the dawn so you can check out and get yourself into a real hotel. Remember that Naxos was and is an agricultural island and a few years ago some of the people running these hotels were digging potatoes on the very spot the hotel now occupies. This is one reason why it is best to work with a travel agency in Athens that knows the hotels. They can find a comfortable place for you no matter what your budget is. There is no reason to be uncomfortable during your holiday, especially on an island as beautiful as Naxos with so many choices of places to stay.

When you get off the boat there is the usual line of the domatia kamakis, each waving a photo of the particular room they represent, though now instead of charging towards the ferries to meet the arriving passengers they are kept behind the gates and are surprisingly quiet and well mannered. You can follow one of them to see their rooms but it has been my experience that unless the rooms are absolutely terrible, I am unlikely to walk back to the port and look for another and accept my fate, at least for the night. If you are island hopping and just here for a couple days you can take your chances with the room kamakis. Or try booking in advance from your previous island if you are working with an agency in Greece for the other aspects of your travel. For example if you are on Sifnos and working with Aegean Thesaurus let them know that your next island is Naxos and see what they can find for you. Some agencies are happy to do this for all the islands, though in the busy season it is a lot of work for them. You can also ask Despina for rooms at the Naxos Tourist Information Center but in late July and all of August pickings can be slim.

Your first stop to find hotels on Naxos should be my Hotels of Greece Naxos Page where I have listed the hotels I would stay at, or have stayed at as the case may be, followed by the hotels with the highest rating and best reviews from travelers.

There are also hotels on the popular booking sites which are mostly run by AI (artificial intelligence) and difficult to deal with if there are any problems. You will also find hotels promoting themselves on the Internet and offering low prices but you have to ask yourself whether saving a few Euro is worth not having the assistance of a travel agent for other aspects of your trip like ferries, hotel in Athens or someone to answer your questions and help you if there are any complications. Generally hotels can't help you, not because they are mean or don't care, but because they don't know how and don't have the time. In my opinion the money you may save is not worth the hassle of trying to figure out everything else by yourself. Also a travel agent will have information about a hotel that you won't find on the hotel's web site, for example if it is next to a disco or on a main road with motorcycles roaring by all night.

If you are staying more then a couple days it is best to book in advance so you can get what you want,where you want it at a price you want to pay, rather then taking what you get when you get there. There are hotels and resorts of every category and these can be booked through Fantasy Travel or Dolphin Hellas Travel in Athens, and Aegean Thesaurus Travel in Sifnos. There are also villas and homes available on the island that you can find on my Greek Islands Villas Page

If you are looking for villas, houses, apartments and Air BnB style accommodations see Matt's Naxos Villas Page.

Thank you to my friend Vagellis for all the above photos which come from his recently opened Naxos Island Hotel which I have yet to stay at but comes highly recommended by my friends who had a family reunion there. If you are looking for a hotel that is a notch above the others this might be it.

Matt's Recommended Hotels on Naxos

Agios Prokopios Hotel

I stayed at the family-run Agios Prokopios Hotel at Agios Prokopios Beach. It was very nice and has a pool and is perfect for families with children. It is not exactly on the beach but in a small neighborhood of rooms and hotels and in a four minute walk you can be on the beach. There is a computer in the lobby where you can get your e-mail and the buildings surrounded by grape vines, fruit trees and flowers. Rooms are air-conditioned and comfortable and Vagellis and his family are great hosts and you will feel like you are living with a Greek family. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes within walking distance and the town of Agios Prokopios has some shops and a supermarket or two. There is a bus stop within walking distance and you can get into town easily if you don't have a car. The prices are very reasonable if you are on a budget. Use these links to Book with Fantasy Travel

Naxos Island Hotel

The newly opened 5-star Naxos Island Hotel is owned by the same family who own the Agios Prokopios Hotel but this has a more dramatic location right on one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece. The hotel has a swimming pool and a taverna with a sea view that serves traditional island dishes and fresh seafood and doubles as the breakfast cafe for their morning buffet and coffee. The rooms are decorated in traditional island style. There are rooms with seaview or garden view and even family suites which is something that Greek hotels need more of. The hotel also has free wi-fi. It offers also gym, spa, beauty treatments & various types of massage, massage rooms, two restaurants, aquarium with sea water and fish from the sea around Naxos Island, roof swimming pool, roof bar, newsagent, hairdresser salon, private parking, conference room and 24 hours reception service. You can book this hotel at reduced rates through Fantasy Travel 

Grotta Hotel

The family run Grotta Hotel is one of the highest rated economy hotels in Naxos and maybe in all of Greece. Located on a beautiful hillside, overlooking Naxos Town, yet only a short walk from the beach. Guests can enjoy a generous breakfast served in the sunny breakfast room, a drink at the sitting area and stunning views at the spacious veranda, which overlooks the sea. All the rooms are tastefully decorated and are kept spotlessly clean. Each has a balcony or terrace and is equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, refrigerator and safe box. Hotel facilities include information desk, assisting guests with transfer service, excursions to all parts of the island, excursions to neighbouring islands or sailing trips. The Venetian Castle, Archaeological Museum, and Old Market are all within a short walking distance of the hotel. Also, just a few minutes’ walk away is Apollo's Temple. The hotel is also famous for having one of the best breakfast spreads in Greece!

Hotel Adonis

The family run Adonis Hotel is the ideal accommodation for the traveler who wants to get to know the island of Naxos, staying in a quiet, warm family environment in the seaside village of Apollon, ideal for relaxation and rest, and an excellent base for exploring the traditional mountain villages and beautiful beaches of the island. This hotel, built according to the traditional architecture of Naxos is renovated according to the needs of the most demanding visitor and is located in the center of the Apollonas, 2 minutes from the beach, 36 kilometers from the port (about 50 minutes by car) and 40 kilometers from the airport (about one hour by car). The owners provide transfer services from the port or the airport and there is a car rental desk within the hotel.  Rooms are built to a high standard to meet all guests' needs and every holiday budget. Watersports, hiking, yoga, and other activities are offered through the hotel.

Hotel Porto Naxos

The Hotel Porto Naxos on Saint George Beach is generally recognized as one of the finest hotels in the Greek Islands. We stayed here too and really enjoyed it, especially my daughter who we could not get out of the heart-shaped pool. The hotel is about a 15 minute walk to the center of Naxos Town and 20 minutes to the port. It is a 5 minute walk to Agios Georgios beach which makes it very convenient for families. They have spent a lot of time and energy on creating one of the nicest gardens of any hotel I have visited, not just flowers and trees but herbs as well and anyone with an interest in botany will find plenty to keep themselves entertained. The breakfast buffet was ample and interesting and the rooms were luxureous. Best of all were the staff, particularly Margarita and Leonidas who were friendly and entertaining and also very helpful in recommending places to eat and visit. Many of the rooms were separate buildings, like little cycladic houses. All rooms had satelite TV and big beautiful bathrooms. You can book this hotel with reduced rates through Fantasy Travel. You can also Book the Hotel Porto Naxos Directly which is the most likely way to find availability.

ELaiolithos Retreat

Secluded amongst olive groves and nestled on a picturesque plateau, ELaiolithos gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy the serenity of nature and promotes a new way of traveling in the Naxos that ordinary tourists don't normally experience. The property blends seamlessly with its surroundings where history, tradition and a sense of elegance and earthiness prevails. Guests come in contact with the rich Naxian natural and cultural heritage, explore different perspectives of the island, experience local living and stay in luxury with all the comforts of a home away from home. Above all ELaiolithos is a Cultural Experience itself……The ultimate Naxian holiday inspiration….

Finikas Studios

Steps from the Aegean Sea, beside the white sands of Pyrgaki Beach, these studios in the south of Naxos offer modern accommodation amidst attractive surroundings. Admire the sea views from your private balcony before swimming or sun bathing on one of the most beautiful, quiet and unspoiled beaches on the island of Naxos. Stay around the hotel for more outdoor relaxation around the swimming pool and children's swimming pool. Stroll through the 4000m˛ garden area before cooling off with a drink from the pool-bar. On a trip to the island's capital, Naxos Town, you can spend a day exploring the harbour, shops, nightlife or the many places to eat and drink. At 20 km away, you can enjoy its noise and bustle before returning to the quieter Cycladic lifestyle at Finikas.

More Naxos Information

There are three campsites near Naxos town and all have mini buses that meet the boat. There is also a youth hostel right in town. You can get information at the booths right where you get off the ferry. To book hotels, ferry tickets, flights and tours see the websites of Fantasy Travel, Dolphin Hellas and Aegean Thesaurus Travel.

You can use my Create-an-itinerary form to create your own island-hopping itinerary with the help of Fantasy Travel with no obligation to purchase.

Fantasy Travel has several island-hopping itineraries that feature Naxos including their popular Pursuit of Pleasure which features Naxos, Santorini and Athens as well as their Winter of Athens, Santorini and Naxos. Their Winter Special 3 combines Naxos with Athens, Delphi and Meteora. I recommend doing Naxos with Santorini which you can find on Fantasy Travel's Island Hopping Page.