Guest User
January 30, 2023
My family of four spent part of our Greece vacation at Poseidon of Paros in July 2022. We enjoyed our stay overall. Here are some observations: The facilities are great. The pool and beach area are lovely. Our room was spectacular and had amazing views. The pool, while lovely, is super cold. I would suggest some sort of solar heating set-up. Not many people were using the pool and I suspect it was due to the chilly nature. The location may divide people: I enjoyed the remote location but other people may want more amenities within walking distance. The staff could use some training to be a bit more friendly and proactive. Each night for dinner, we were immediately asked "do you have a reservation?" instead of "good evening, welcome..." (and the restaurant was empty anyway). And when I asked at the front desk if there was a place nearby where I could purchase sunblock, the staff person was polite but very unhelpful (I later found a small shop within walking distance -- does the staff not know where the local shops are??). This similar observation was made in a June 2022 review by Max E, so I know this is an issue for other guests as well. The laundry was very very expensive at this hotel. My mistake. Our lovely hotel in Naxos did laundry at a reasonable price so I assumed that was the going rate in these islands -- not so at Poseidon -- it was too expensive. Although the clothes did smell nice when they were returned. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious. There are cats all over the property yet a staff person scolded my child for petting one. Really? If cats are a problem, get rid of them, but telling a kid not to pet a cat when there are cats all over the place is unfriendly. Overall, a nice visit, but the owners could really have a staff seminar to demonstrate how to be more welcoming to guests and be helpful in meeting their needs. Lower the laundry cost and heat that pool a bit and they are on the way to 5 stars!