Nikos Ikies

One of the best hotels I've ever been to. This family-run, freshly renovated, tastefully decorated, boutique-style hotel sits directly on the beach in an exceptional location on the island. We stayed for four weeks. 2 weeks remote work and 2 weeks vacation. Highly recommended for: Couples, single travelers, families who want to explore the island, kite surfers, and digital nomads. Location: Stellar. Away from mass tourism. With a car, all top spots (except Prasonisi) can be reached within a 50-60 minute drive. Supermarket, gas station, car rental, pharmacy - everything is within walking distance. Hotel: An 8-room hotel =＞ thus, the service is excellent because of few guests. Some rooms still have bathrooms that are not completely renovated. Everything else is renovated. Family: It's impossible to mention all our experiences with the family here. Konstantin gave us great tips for the island, Maria and Seva were very concerned about our well-being. A daily "How are you? Do you need anything?" was standard. Their children took care of the restaurant guests in the evening. No tails with a white cloth over the arm and artificial service. Instead, authentic service with a lot of love. (Still top-notch and better than many top restaurants) Short story: Due to our kite luggage, we had problems getting to our hotel by taxi upon arrival, so Seva spontaneously drove us to the airport in her own car when we left the island. Acts of kindness wherever one looked. Housekeeper: Always a smile on her face, respectful/considerate when we stayed longer in the room. The room was cleaned daily throughout our stay at a level where well-known hotel chains fall short. Even our laundry was washed and returned to our room upon agreement. Even though we stayed for 4 weeks, she put small flowers in our room every week. (It's the little things that stick) Waitress: Again, always a smile on her face, accommodating and incredibly friendly. She knew our breakfast routine (double espresso, cappuccino, and Greek omelet) and only asked if she should bring it. She set our table in the morning and brought cushions to our chairs. She was very careful when serving while we were working/calling at times. Restaurant: Outstanding, probably one of the top 3 on the island (see my review Mariposa Restaurant on Google Maps) Internet/remote work: Both in the room and in the restaurant downstairs, the connection was very good. Quiet ambiance with a sea view. Great for anyone who wants to work remotely. Large hotel chains, which are designed for mass appeal, simply cannot compete here. (If one is honest and disregards vanity metrics such as a front garden, a huge entrance hall, a pool or an elevator) A very, very big compliment to Seva, Maria, Konstantin, and their children, who are doing an incredibly good job! We will definitely see each other again!

Seva & Andreas gave us the warmest welcome and the room we had was just beautiful, with a balcony and comfortable seating looking out towards the see where there is regular kite surfing. Billy's place is just across the road and we had breakfast lunch and dinner there when we weren't visitng another part of the island. The bed was super comfy and the decoration was state of the art and classy. Loved it!

Konstantinos' family is very welcoming, close to everyone's wishes. The hotel restaurant (Mariposa) is Fine Cusine: selected and tasty food. We had a great time. If you want to visit the island, rent a car; there is a lot to see.