Windmill Bella Vista

We stayed at Windmill Bella Vista at the end of April 2024 and we can't understand the negative review below from “extraordinary 453626”. During our stay there was also renovation and construction in some places, but Margarita and Georgios always tried to keep the disturbance as low as possible. They also offered us a better price than normal as compensation, which was very kind of them. We were the only guests so early in the season and a large extensive breakfast buffet would not only have been inappropriate but also unsustainable. We therefore received a delicious individual breakfast every morning and were also able to make special requests. That was really great. We knew in advance that the restaurant was closed, so it wasn't a problem. We also really enjoyed our stay, Margarita and Georgios were very responsive to our wishes and needs. We can't understand the negative review and highly recommend the Windmill Bella Vista to everyone. We will definitely be back.

We would love to write a great review and mention how wonderful Sifnos was, how beautiful the beaches and scenery were as well as the superb food and hospitality of the island itself and all of this was true. However, as hard as it sometimes is to say something unflattering, you also need to give an accurate account of things when it goes badly. This did not go well and the WindMill Bella Vista was the biggest disappointment of a 17 day trip. It did not deliver anything like it advertises and in our experience was certainly not a luxury stay. We were the first guests for the season in May 2024 and they were clearly nowhere near ready to accept guests. Not even close. The restaurant and bar were not open at all. They did provide a breakfast but certainly not the buffet breakfast we were expecting and on our last morning, they did not even have any milk. Broken chairs and tables were piled up on the side of the dining area. There were no shades or umbrellas around the pool and there was work being done around the pool area with tools, lights and electric leads lying around. There were tools scattered around the outdoor areas as well as paint trays and pots, buckets and other equipment lying around. The “kitchenette” leaves a lot to be desired with rusty hot plates that were very slow to heat and the cutlery was placed on the tray with the dishwashing liquid. We had no hot water and very cold showers for the first 2 days. We assume the backup for the solar heating system was not operational. Regardless, the bathroom was a bad design as there is no panel or curtain to stop the water covering 80% of the tiny room. Margarita (manager) greeted us on the first night and helped to arrange a rental car for us but from there on in it was almost impossible to find anyone for assistance with anything. Repeated calls to the reception number were not answered. There was only really one staff member around who honestly did her very best in all aspects but even she could not find the manager when needed. On our 2nd day George (owner) was lovely and very kindly offered us some food and drink from his own fridge but unfortunately this does not make up for the unprofessional attitude and lack of effort from the manager. Given responses to previous bad reviews I am expecting an unpleasant response from Margarita but sadly, I felt that people should be aware of the truth here. Definitely DO NOT RECOMMEND. We did see Margarita when we were leaving and she really did not want to accept any responsibility for any issues whatsoever. We have subsequently read almost all reviews available for this place and would urge you to take into account the poor reviews as we are not the only people who had a 1 star or less experience. Good luck!

This is gorgeous boutique hotel with spacious, comfortable rooms and breathtaking views of the sea. Margarita and George went the extra mile to make our stay one of the best ever- arranging rental cars, shuttles, beach chairs, food recommendations, and even a 5pm checkout in order for us to use their facilities after a day at the beach prior to our ferry to Milos. It was a truly elite experience with high end concierge level care. The common grounds are immaculate, including a sparkling pool and charming breakfast area. The breakfast was abundant with several options for proteins, breads, and juices. A "can't miss" experience. Don't hesitate booking this hotel!

We have stayed at Windmill Bella Vista many times - always in the summer. We are always warmly welcomed by Margarita, Yiorgos and their team who make our holidays magical. We have stayed in most of the beautiful apartments, tastefully decorated in the traditional island style and kept spotlessly clean by attentive staff. We love the fact that the mill complex is surrounded by the Sifnian countryside with views of the terraces and magnificent seaviews. Situated next to the footpath network of Sifnos Trails, Windmill Bella Vista is ideal for hikers, walkers and nature lovers. Our most recent visit was a few days ago - the beginning of May. We saw a green Sifnos full of Spring flowers - see the photo taken behind Windmill Bella Vista, which is just visible in the distance. Even though we were only a few guests there was a feast of a breakfast laid on with local biscuits, bread and cakes as well as the usual breakfast fare. One amazing feature of Windmill Bella Vista is the generosity of the hosts: The bar is left open all the time, so that guests can help themselves to alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments whenever they want. This really is a unique place to stay.

The position is outstanding and the views of Sifnos and across to adjacent islands breathtaking. We walked everywhere discovering a very well marked network of old island pathways providing off road access to Apolonnia and Kastro. And in particular to Artemon where there are some great restaurants. Buffet breakfast at the hotel good but there is literally no other service during the day at this time of year.

Beautiful hotel on mountain top… spectacular views but very windy… the staff very friendly… TV recaption was on and on…shower very tight not comfortable…breakfast buffet was traditional Greek style …delish