Ammothines Cycladic Suites

This is an amazing hotel! it's was the best stop on our trip this week. We only had 2 days here but completely fell in love with the island and the hotel. Perfect location outside of town was 10 minute taxi trip into town. The beach was beautiful and only a few steps from the hotel and you had a member of staff to help take any bar orders. The food was great quality and fresh. The staff were brilliant so friendly, approachable and helpful. The hotel room was beautiful simplictic but calming and very clean. We really hope to come back here at some point.

Stay somewhere else. We just stayed there for 3 nights because it was highly listed on the recommended lists. What they don’t tell you in those lists are the details. I give this property a 2 star rating strictly because the property is just beautiful and rates a 4/5. But while the rooms are beautiful they lack the luxury items that should come at the price you pay for staying there. The rooms lack place to put your luggage (no tacks provided), the toiletry products are basic not luxury company such as Diptique. It says your breakfast is included and it is but it is truly just basic - there is no breakfast buffet - you choose one item and they bring it to you and not always at the same time. Service is slow, coffee gets cold, nothing is in synch. Breakfast starts at 8 am because there is no one who shows up for work till then. Lunch options are good. Service is really poor - there was no one at the reception when we arrived and when we were leaving. They had to call someone to show up. Reception area is bare. Receptionists are not very welcoming nor are the owners who see you but do not say hello. They really do not know the meaning of hospitality here. Parking is available but tight and it is advisable to not to bring a larger car as you will not be able to park in those spots. Overall I do not recommend this place based on any selection criteria. Rating (based on scale of 5) 2 Overall Value for Money. 1 Room. 4 Food. 1 breakfast. 1 Lunch. 3 Service. 2 Recommend. NO Stay somewhere else - no need to pay these prices and fall below expectations in all categories.

I am writing this review before even leaving the island of Naxos. My wife and I are fairly experienced travelers and we found our way to Ammothines towards the end of our ~17 day honeymoon tour of Italy and Greece. As we’re sitting here waiting for our ferry to our final location, we find ourselves regretting that we didn’t spend more of our vacation at Ammothines. When you visit Ammothines, expect to immediately be blown away by the elegance of the property, nestled into the eastern beachfront of Naxos with a sweeping vista of the Aegean Sea and neighboring islands. You will be greeted by some of the kindest staff you can imagine—Seriously, we wanted to hug everyone by the end of our stay. As we settled in and had a few conversations, we learned that we were staying in a hand-crafted, family owned, family operated luxury hotel, which made us appreciate the elegance and detail even more. The father and son (General Manager) of the family who own Ammothines are engineers, and they constructed every fine detail of this property by hand—from the beautiful marble light fixtures carefully placed around the property, the marble hand rails on display front and center of every suite’s balcony, the exquisite woodwork that perfectly compliments the rest of the warm and welcoming color palate—all built by hand. We felt like we were staying in an art exhibit. The very impressive detail goes beyond the design—the restaurant and kitchen staff were extremely friendly and the drinks and food were made with great attention and care. I was sitting on my balcony one evening and noticed the restaurant manager (sister of the GM) walk outside with scissors to snip fresh ingredients right from their beautiful landscape. They also grow grapes on their property that they make into traditional homemade Greek wine, which I highly recommend trying! The rooms were well kept with punctual housekeeping (managed by the mother of the GM), granting their guests the liberty to leave for the day worry free, and come back to fresh linens and a clean room. After a while, we recognized the same staff returning daily, passionately pouring their heart and souls into accommodating their guests, (and yes, this includes the owners). This hotel and staff epitomize the hardworking, hospitable, and proud Greek culture, and I’d recommend paying this magical place a visit. Us Americans can learn a thing or two from them. tldr; if you were to ask me to describe the perfect hotel in the perfect location with the perfect staff, my description would not have been nearly as perfect as Ammothines.

American tourists. We stayed here for 4 days with our three high school and college age children. It was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend this family owned hotel. The location is perfect — right on the beach and 3 miles from town. Enjoy the morning breeze off the water and the sounds of the waves crashing from the steps of your suite. The hotel is close enough to visit the old town for dinner or shopping yet far enough away for those seeking some peace and quiet. There are also a number of excellent (beach side) restaurants, bars and gelato within walking distance of the hotel. The beach is a true gem and the best in Naxos. The hotel facilities were lovely - clean and tastefully decorated. The gardens surrounding the property are beautiful and the outdoor pool and restaurant are a wonderful place to grab breakfast in the AM. The staff is amazing and very friendly.

An incredibly beautiful hotel ... very modern with great designs. The hotel staff made us feel very welcome and were attentive to all our our needs. The beach is just across a small dirt road giving easy access to the beautiful waters of Plaka Beach. The location of the hotel is such that you are away from crowds but have access to local restaurants, etc.

This hotel was a slice of perfection right off of the beach. It is a new hotel and the staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating. Each morning we had a big breakfast prepared by Margherita that was phenomenal and we could see the water from our table. The rooms were lovely. The cabanas by the beach were comfortable and easily accessible. Anastasia checked on us regularly and made sure we had everything we needed to spark joy. The hotel itself was great but coupled with the staff makes this place unforgettable. This hotel is quite special for all the right reasons.