Naxos Hotels: Where to Stay on the Island

Adonis Hotel stands in the seaside village of Apollonas in the north of Naxos, a 2-minute walk from the beach, with air-conditioned rooms whose furnished balconies look over the Aegean or the gardens. The Cycladic-style rooms have satellite TV, a fridge and free WiFi, and breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the hotel restaurant. The 24-hour front desk arranges car rental, transfers and travel information, and the hotel runs Greek language courses and hiking to the ancient Mycenaean tomb in Koronida. The ancient Kouros statue of Dionysos is a 10-minute walk, Naxos Airport 40 km away and the main town a 50-minute drive.

Acti Plaka sits right across a wide sandy beach at the end of a quiet 2.5-km dirt road on Naxos, where swimwear is optional. This is where Hans spent a week: a peaceful setting with little noise, umbrellas for guests and good tavernas nearby. It is a family business run mainly by two sisters, Evi among them, who arranged a hire car on arrival at a good price. The two adjoining studios each had a sea-view balcony, were cleaned daily with regular fresh towels and linen, and had WiFi.

Flora's Apartments stand in a Mediterranean garden 100 metres from Apollonas beach on Naxos, with free WiFi and self-catering rooms with a sea-view balcony. Each apartment has air conditioning, a TV and a well-equipped kitchenette with fridge and hobs, plus a sitting and dining area. A mini market and fish tavernas are a 5-minute walk away, the statue of Kouros is within 100 metres, and Naxos Town is 35 km away, with free private parking.

Ikaros is a family hotel open all year, in a quiet corner 800 metres from Naxos town, 300 metres from Agios Georgios beach and 1.5 km from the airport. There is a garden and a swimming pool, and all studios have a spacious bathroom, telephone, television, radio, a fully equipped kitchen, fridge, air conditioning, safe and a big balcony. Hans found the staff very friendly and helpful, and a bakery nearby serves breakfast and coffee on its terrace.

Naxos Kalimera sits on top of a hill 400 metres from the sandy beach of Agia Anna, away from the noise of Naxos yet near the beach. It has 4 apartments and 5 studios spread over two floors, all with panoramic views of Naxos Town and the sea from Agios Prokopios to Mikri Vigla. Apartments have two rooms sleeping up to 6, and studios sleep up to 3; all have a fully equipped kitchenette, private bathroom, SAT TV and air conditioning. There is a swimming pool, car rental, daily cleaning and free transfers to and from the port and airport on request.

Hotel Katerina stands 60 metres from the sandy beach of Agios Prokopios, with a pool area with sun loungers and air-conditioned rooms with a private balcony. The Cycladic-style rooms and studios look over the garden or pool, each with a TV, in-room safe and fridge and free WiFi. There is a gym, sauna, hot tub and a bar, and the staff arrange car rental and excursions. Naxos Town is 5 km away, the main port 6 km and the airport 4 km.

Naxian Collection is a complex of luxurious villas and suites with panoramic Aegean views, 2 km from Naxos town and 700 metres from Agios Prokopios beach. The Cycladic-style villas and suites have private pools, sea-view terraces and hot tubs. Guests start the day with an organic breakfast buffet or an a la carte breakfast in their room or by the pool, and the chef and staff arrange everything from in-room dining to a gourmet picnic basket.

Villa Delona lies 800 metres from Amitis Beach on Naxos, a set of split-level villas with a private pool and hydromassage jets, in a garden with stone-paved alleys and free WiFi. Each air-conditioned villa has 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a living room with a fireplace and satellite TV, opening to a shaded balcony with countryside views; some add a dishwasher and outdoor barbecue. Engares village with tavernas and a mini market is 300 metres away, and the port and town of Naxos 7.5 km, with free parking on site.

Sigma Studios stand on the beach of Agios Georgios in Naxos Town, 10 steps from the sea, letting you enjoy the town and quiet holidays at once. Dominated by white, green and blue, the complex has 6 spacious traditional studios, ideal for families, with a friendly, family atmosphere.

Windmill Studios and Apartments sit 200 metres from the beach and 300 metres from the town centre of Naxos, close to the waterfront yet in a quiet spot. There is a roof garden for the sunny climate; the supermarket is a 50-metre walk and the bus stop 100 metres away, and a free Windmill bus runs to and from the airport.

Anthony Studios and Apartments and Spa sit 30 metres from the beach and 500 metres from the centre of Agios Georgios on Naxos, with free internet and spa facilities. Each studio or apartment has a comfortable living area, ecological mattresses and a fully equipped kitchen, and the large apartments have marble floors. There is a spa centre, organised water sports, and bars, cafes, shops and a mini market all around.

Pansion Anna Maria stands in the old town of Naxos under the castle, with a view of the traditional monastery of Agios Chrisostomos. It is a 3-minute walk from Naxos harbour and the central bus station, with daily buses to all villages, about 10 minutes by car from the airport and Agios Prokopios beach. Rooms are decorated in clean blue and white with a balcony for the fresh air, and breakfast is available.