Eri Hotel

I stayed only one day when my ferry out of Paros was cancelled and I needed accommodation for the night. Eleni was instantly warm and welcoming, genuinely pleased to be playing a part in taking care of us, especially under the circumstances. The room was clean and simple, but the view of the pool from the balcony, and especially the sunset, was magnificent. A wonderful breakfast was included and Eleni was also able to arrange a shuttle to the port for us. I would have loved a second night in that atmosphere… what a wonderful host.

Very expensive for what it is (over AUD$200 per night), but maybe that’s just what accomodation in Paros is now (it was a lot more expensive than we were expecting, and that was coming from staying on the caldera in Santorini with views, immediately before staying here). Owners are nice, outside of hotel has some nice Spanish villa style charm but the interiors and rooms are very dated. Ground floor room opened straight onto the driveway/front garden, no privacy or security so we didn’t feel comfortable hanging any of our clothing/swimwear out there. No sound proofing between the rooms, we spent most of our time listening to a baby wailing day and night who I think was a few rooms away. Noise from people walking past our room at night made it difficult to sleep. Ants came into the room and were throughout my partners suitcase at one point, despite us not having any food or drinks in the room. While we knew the hotel wasn’t right in town, we weren’t expecting it to be as far away from the action as it was. There is very little around the immediate vicinity of the hotel in terms of supermarkets and cafe/restaurants and it’s a good 15-20 min walk into the centre of Parikia. The breakfast provided each morning was good (bread, pastries, eggs, meat, cheese, Greek yoghurt, fruit, coffee, juice) and the undercover deck where you could eat had lovely views. The pool area is quite nice but really busy the day we spent there.

Our stay at Eri Hotel was fabulous. It was the last 3 days for our Greece trip and this place was a perfect last stop. Helene at the front desk was incredibly kind and helpful. Highly recommend staying here.

We had 4 nights at the Eri Hotel. It was a very relaxing stay and was a great base for exploring Paros. We would definitely stay here again. LOCATION: Located just outside the main town of Parikia (1km from port), it has a relaxed feel, removed from the general bustle of the port and town. However it is only a short distance from everything. A walking path out the back gate leads down to Livadia Beach and Parikia. It’s a pleasant, level walk which takes about 10 minutes to walk to the beach and beachfront restaurants and maybe 12-15 mins to the centre of town. We walked down to Ephesus for dinner one night where we had a table on the sand beside the sea. Just lovely! Another night we walked to Aromas which was very good local food. A bus stop opposite the hotel makes it very easy to also head into Naoussa (15-20 min trip). ROOM: Rooms are simply decorated and the decor is a little old-fashioned but it was spacious and clean. The best part was the balcony which overlooked the pool and surrounding countryside, with a distant sea view. We sat here a couple of nights and watched beautiful golden sunsets. SERVICE: The owners were very friendly, helpful and spoke reasonable English. Someone was always available in the reception area to help with advice and local knowledge. They were also quick to reply to emails when we were planning our trip. POOL: It’s a large pool surrounded by a sprawling garden with colourful bougainvillea and red geraniums. The pool wasn’t much-used so we found it a relaxing and quiet area to sit with our books if we wanted some time out. There were always plenty of lounge chairs and umbrellas available and free pool towels (just ask at reception). The cabana style bar wasn’t open while we were there in early June (I assume it opens in the high season?). BREAKFAST: An excellent and generous buffet breakfast which included cereals, juices, fruit, thick Greek yoghurt, cold meats & cheeses, hot bacon, a couple of different options for eggs, as well as a good selection of breads, cakes and pastries. The chef regularly topped everything up so there was always plenty and no need to pile your plate up to avoid missing out. There are two seating areas - inside the dining room or out on the large balcony, above the pool. Most people sat outside. It was a lovely atmosphere and we found ourselves lingering over breakfast, enjoying long, slow mornings. GETTING THERE: We pre-booked the hotel transport which was waiting for us when we arrived at the port. This was by far the easiest way to get to the hotel. It took all the pain out of arriving and departing and was a pretty reasonable €10 per room (we arrived at the port and it is probably more if you’re coming from the airport).

This hotel is a true expression of hospitality and they way that it should be done. All too often, large hotel chains lack the personal touches to make you truly feel at home. Hotel Eri is a lovely, clean and well run hotel with excellent staff who take care of you like family. The rooms are basic, but have lovely balconies and comfortable beds. There’s always lots hot water and excellent pressure and the rooms are cleaned spotlessly every day. The pool is great for a dip in the afternoon or a morning wake up and the loungers are comfortable and great for relaxing with a book. Breakfast is wonderful and consists of thick Greek yogurt every day with a variety of preserves or honey, eggs, cereal, toast and fruit. There are also fresh pastries that are insanely delicious. Make sure to get up early for those. The location is a short walk from the small town but within distance to everything including a few small beaches that are worth checking out. The path is well lit and as two female travellers we always felt safe walking back to the hotel no matter what time it was. The best part was the amazing staff. Every last one of them are lovely, helpful and an asset to this little gem of a hotel. I’d like to thank them all again for making our stay in Parikia an excellent one.

Arrived late due to a ferry breakdown. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The rooms were perfect overlooking the pool and the sea in the distance. All the rooms had large balconies. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. There is a bus stop outside the hotel to take you to the town centre and other parts of the island. A great hotel out of the city centre but an easy walk in for evening meals and drinks if you want some night life.

The hotel itself was nice with super friendly staff helping you at the desk with whatever you need. The pool area was great, the room had nothing to complain about and the breakfast was ok. The location was a bit far from Parikia's center, but you could reach it by foot in like 15 min.

Lovely hotel with clean room. Reception lady really helpful and friendly. Recommend places to see and was good advice. Pool area is great with snack bar food and drinks and pool towels provided free which was great. Breakfast was buffet style with scrambled eggs fried eggs toaster cereal and fruit.