Panorama Hotel

"Perfectly situated, at the Molyvos end of Petra, this hotel was very reasonably priced, to stay at, had perfect amenities and delightful staff. Rooms were spacious and had plenty of storage. The beds were a little unforgiving but that could easily be because I've ruined my back playing Rugga and my wife’s recently had surgery. However, we overcome the firmness by popping a couple of the available blankets underneath the base sheet. Nice and dark, with shutters. My wife was delighted that there was a hairdryer. No kettle but, having stayed here previously, we knew to bring an inexpensive travel one. Plentiful dressing table for makeup and women's hair stuff. Perfectly sized fridge to hold chilled drinking water. It was between 90ish and 110 degrees, whilst we stayed. The air-conditioning wouldn't set the target temperature below 22 degrees C. However, we frequently woke to find the overnight use had brought the room temperature down to a rather chilly 20 degrees C. Nice balcony, with space to dry towels. Plug sockets are a bit spartan but we brought a couple of 3 pin adapters and plugged them into Europe adapters and happy charged 2 phones, 2 tablets, 2 fans, an ipod and boiled a kettle. The breakfast buffet catered for all European and British tastes. The pastries, yogurt, honey and watermelon were particularly nice. Didn't have any problems others had reported with the toaster; turning the knob and patience then just required. We explored the island, and consequently didn't eat here much. However, two Greek lunch dishes were delicious and very inexpensive. As was the bar. A carafe of ½ litre white wine, a schweps soda water and schweps lemonade was €12. Bargain. Family run hotel, two charming brothers and their delightful children were front of house. They were more than happy to chat, advise about the island and help me work out how to pay a parking ticket, nabbed whilst in front of the pharmacy in Petra. Or equally happy to leave other guests to some quiet relaxation. What I liked the most was the pool area. Yes it became busy with children, once both European and British schools broke up. But our choice to holiday at this time of year. Wonderfully, it had sun protection, over about ⅔ of the loungers. Perfectly, to relax and no spend all day manoeuvring into the shade. At the end of our first week the sun loungers were given softer coverings. Encouraging us to stay around the pool more. Excellent addition. The hill, to the highest accommodation, with the best views, looks brutal. However, our request for a lower down was kindly accommodated. 5€ each per day for tourist tax and air conditioning, wasn't expensive. We hope to return again next year and couldn't hope for somewhere more suited."

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."

Malemi Organic Hotel

"On arrival the hotel looked ok but when we went in our room it was obvious we had made an error of judgment. After reading some of the other 5 star reviews we thought we had booked a lovely traditional greek hotel but i can only assume these reviewers have never been abroad before if they think this hotel is nice. The room itself was bearable but the food at breakfast and dinner was way below standard in choice variety and quality so much so that we ate out after the first few days. The pool area was ok except for swimming lessons for the local children every morning and then to top it off the local teenagers came late afternoon and used the pool having said that this was the only time you could get any service at the pool bar and in the evening there was nobody available for drinks in the hotel bar. The resort itself was lovely and had many nice inexpensive restaurants and bars so our holiday was not ruined. We will be returning next year to this beautiful resort but definitely staying elsewhere. I am very disappointed with Jet2 as i expected much better having travelled with them for many years."

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 "

Ariadnes Holiday Accommodation

Kalloni Village Apartments

"We just completed our first stay here and we could not have been more happy about the experience. We come to Kalloni regularly to visit family, and this is by far the best hotel in the area. The warm welcome and complete dedication to service reflected Greek culture but also the belief of the brothers who own the hotel. To top it off, the food was excellent! TIP: The beach at the hotel is excellent. Suggest avoiding the beach at Skala Kalonis as it is just average. If you want to do something different, drive to Vatera or Xambelia for other great beaches."

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

"If you want luxury resort with international style food go somewhere else. This is Greek at its best. Not for those with mobility issues as quite a few steps and inclines. Pool area lovely and almost on the sea shore. Low level Greek music at the resort and in the small local family run restaurants. Home cooked Greek food. "