Panorama Hotel

"This was our third stay at this lovely hotel and it's honestly just as beautiful. I asked for a room in a specific area and that is exactly where we were put . It is spotlessly clean and the family that run it are always really friendly, I love looking around the gardens and seeing what is growing next door. Breakfast is simple but perfect ( new toasting machine wouldn't hurt ) - always lovely fresh salad and yogurt. The pool area is great, never seemed too busy and always managed to find a sunbed in the shade. It's a short 15 minute walk along the beachside into the town for an evening meal and if you're lucky you can spot little owls at the entrance to the road leading up to the hotel. I really can't fault it here and each time we decide to try somewhere new in Petra we come back here."

Panselinos Hotel

"My friend and I stayed here mid September. Lots of positives and a couple of negatives. First negative, on arrival at about 11pm, our room had a double bed rather than the two singles I had booked. The receptionist seemed quite put out about our request for this to be rectified and said she had waited for our arrival an hour past her shift, despite the fact we were on time. This did see to colour her attitude to us. The bed got converted into two singles the next day by the helpful cleaners after the older lady on reception told the receptionist it could be done. Anyway, had a lovely room which was one of the newly renovated ones. It was very clean and modern whilst the rest of the hotel still had that wonderful authentic Greek style. It is quite isolated though and the nearest decent beach is a 15 walk away (turn right as you leave) opposite a hotel complex and we used their beach sun beds for free and bought lunch and drinks. We used the hotel mini bus to go into Molyvos to use the beach there a few times, not great beaches (take your water shoes for most of the beaches) and we got a taxi to the beach at Anoxos and the little train back. Caught the 10.10 minibus to Molyvos and the 2.30 one back otherwise it’s 7.30 return which just doesn’t work. A taxi is 8 euro. We went into Molyvos for 6/7 evenings and had wonderful meals there at a different taverna every time. Molyvos is just wonderful, unspoilt, uncommercialised, Greece as you want it if you love Greece. We only ate one evening meal at the hotel and it was awful, poor communication about no rice left and then cold roast vegetables which were not actually roasted, was a stew with indistinguishable veggies. On telling the waiter the food was cold he commendably got it heated but it tasted awful. Another waitress asked how our meal was and so I told her, this prompted the chef to come out who said ‘no one died’. I wasn’t sure if this was his idea of humour, don’t think so, but his attitude was poor. Had a great Greek salad there one lunchtime and breakfast was ok, plentiful."

Nitelli's Houses

Elies Residences

"A truly wonderful stay. They were absolutely great hosts and their overall service is excellent. The villa is spacious and it is fully equipped with all you might need. I highly recommend it and will visit again."

Aphrodite Beach Hotel

"A very nice hotel, clean and comfortable. Our room's air conditioning was a bit slow, largely because the cleaners insisted on leaving the windows/doors to our room open once they'd been in the morning so the day's heat was allowed to penetrate inside. Why couldn't they shut everything after, say, thirty minutes or whatever? Clearing this took more power than the air con units could really muster. A small matter really as we weren't uncomfortable. Breakfast was good enough, fresh eggs, bread, pastries etc. The taverna/cafe was very good, authentic Greek food...and I don't mean waterfront/beach tourist Greek Salad authentic. Very tasty, very basic, good value and plenty of it. Visited by many from outside the hotel, who also used the hotel's pool. Mid day the pool was complete mayhem. Children turned the pool into a warzone running laps, divebombing, lilo fights screaming and shouting. I witnessed hotel guests arguing with pool visitors (non-hotel guests) over sunbeds, and the visitors lying they did indeed stay at the hotel and were Jet2 clients - highly unlikely as they were clearly Dutch! I also noticed visitors removing a guest's shirt and towel from a bed so they could use it, even though visitors are only allowed the use of a small fraction of sunbeds. A really poor experience, and we didn't use the pool area for the rest of the holiday. I brought the matter up with reception who thanked us for mentioning it but stated non hotel guests only used the pool at weekends, but this was clearly not the case. We asked why there wasn't an occasional pool attendant and were told staff were too busy working in the restaurant as they get a lot of outside visitors! We had a hire car and were thankful we hadn't elected to walk into town at night. Steep uphill for the first half mile, and if a warm night then a bit of a hike. Lots of people getting taxis, quite wisely, but Lesvos is a fantastic island with some very lovely places to visit - particularly restaurants, so why not hire a car and do the island justice? To summarise - a good hotel experience, marred by carnage at the pool. If you want the whole island experience then the Aphrodite is perfect, if you want lazy times by the pool with a book while your child plays then check you have ear plugs and your child is a confident swimmer and isn't deterred by groups of other kids racing, bombing, diving, screaming etc etc "

Malemi Organic Hotel

"I loved the Malemi Hotel! The family who runs it is so incredibly kind, the meals were delicious, and it was so relaxing. There are plenty of places to lounge around the hotel and it’s also so close to Skala so you’re never bored. The staff was always kind and the rooms were always clean. Very peaceful and quiet."

Eleia Seafront Rooms & Villas

"Well, where do I start? We all know those reviews we check when deciding where to go, however good it is there are always some people that find something to moan about - well, this place does not have a single bad comment. In the job I do, I'm already suspicious, are they falsified reviews, bad one's deleted. Anyway, I wasn't to worry - from the moment we were collected from the transfer bus by Christos, we knew all was going to be great. The fantastic rooms gave us a buzz as soon as we walked in, even though it was after midnight - but the view that welcomed us when we awoke was breathtaking. I'd contact the hotel to let them know we were celebrating our Silver wedding whilst there, Vanessa the owner, upgraded us to the swim up pool rooms, stunning. The breakfasts are unbelievable, with a variety and different surprises each day. We ate at the hotel a couple of times and although it was very quiet, the meals were plentyfull and delicious. One of the best things about this place though, is the staff. they are so personable, friendly and genuinley want you to enjoy your stay. Absolutely nothing is too much trouble, advice on places to visit, transport, good taverna's or just a real nice person to speak with. I've mentioned Vanessa and Christos, superb (and a great sense of humour) but there is also Toula on reception, Artemis, Anna, Olga, Georgia, Elvira and George - which covers the cooks (including one straight out of college) the cleaner and even the gardener. You should be proud how you reflect the Greek people, wonderful holiday, thank you so much - we will be back. Sean and Gill"

Clara Resort

"An excellent hotel with large and spotlessly clean rooms, excellent service. the swimming pool with sea water. all rooms have a sea view. Breakfast had everything, lunch had many options with meat, fish, vegetables, salads. We will be back again soon. THANK YOU FOR THE BEAUTIFUL STAY."

Michaelia Hotel

"Beautiful view,our stay there was amazing,the staff was very helpful and wonderful.It is also a very good price and has a lot to offer.I highly recommend it and would definitely book again if I happen to be on the island."