Verina Astra

We visited here as part of our honeymoon and it was absolutely perfect. The accommodation was tasteful, clean, and had everything you could want. The grounds were well kept with a beautiful garden, and the pool area is stunning. Our terrace was great in the shade, and made for a perfect place to sit at the end of the day. We also loved the resort cat. We had one breakfast in the restaurant area but just found it too hot due to it facing south, however, the hotel offer free breakfast to your room which is perfect on the patio or in bed, and the breakfast itself is fantastic, traditional greek with a few other bits thrown in. Service was great and we had one dinner in the restaurant, being the only couple eating in that night, we had beautiful sea views, stunning sunsets and the whole place to ourselves. Two things to note, the pool area is great and super quiet but if lots of people decide to stay at the hotel for the day, the beds can be short to come by. Also, you definitely need a rental car, we had one but it would be a hot 20 minute walk into the nearest village.

We stayed here for 3 nights, sadly it should have been more. The hotel is a tad remote, but we rented a car at the port and getting there was easy. We had the room above the kitchen(with the giant terrace) but it wasn’t noisy. As it was October, we could sleep with the windows open and it was lovely. Our room was perfect, a good size with great couch area separate from the bedroom. We had the fantastic breakfast a few times on our patio. We had the cutest little black and white cat stop by for visits a couple times a day(we may have encouraged this a bit). We took advantage of the great walking trails that Sifnos has and took the path from behind Bostani to Kastro for a lovely seaside walk. The staff were all very helpful and happy to assist. The main restaurant had just closed for the season, so we didn’t get to try it… next time. My only complaint was the pool, it wasn’t heated(first world problem). Given the abundance of solar hot water heaters on the island, I would think it would be quite easy to attach one to the pool, just enough to take the chill off in the shoulder seasons. The property is but also isn’t remote. But I think you need a car to really take advantage of Sifnos or at least efficiently take advantage. We found a little store close to Artemonas and purchased the usual hotel supplies(snacks and sodas) on our trips to and fro. We can’t wait to go back.

We loved our stay at Verina Astra! It is such a special location, and the attention to detail is exceptional.

This is one of the most wonderful hotels we have ever stayed in. In a wonderful position high above the Aegean, overlooking a beautiful little blue-domed church and clear turquoise water, it oozes charm. The suites are effortlessly chic but unfussy with comfortable bedrooms and plenty of indoor and outdoor sitting space, providing privacy and tranquility and stunning views across to Paros. There is an infinity pool with very comfortable seating ( though shade is not very easy to find). The staff are unfailingly charming and attentive. The complimentary breakfast, which can be taken either in the small restaurant area or on the terrace of your room, offers a good range of delicious goodies. (A little way down the hill is Bostani restaurant, which is separately run but affiliated to the hotel. We dined here once and the food was excellent, though we found the service did not match the quality of the restaurant’s aspirations). Stay at the hotel and skip the restaurant and you will not be disappointed.

Stunning hotel with great attentive staff. Exceeded our v high expectations. Fabulous room with lovely big bathroom and views to die for. It was v windy but still great. Great breakfast and do try Bostani restaurant as it is outstanding The gardens are amazing and couldn’t stop taking pictures! Whole place is so tastefully done.

I love a hotel up high. With views of the Med. Tick! This place is stunning, loved the design of it and our room (Centaurus) was gorgeous, I really liked the open plan ness of it as made it feel large and spacious. Lovely shower but at least had separate toilet! very comfy bed and lovely terrace. And the views! got up super early to catch the sunrise too as so lovely. We ate here one night and very nice food. I also took the detox spa package for 3 days and all treatments excellent.

Perfect place to relax, ideal for a honeymoon Staff all delightful, very nicely done rooms and suites, and the pool area gives wonderful views and a fresh breeze. On site restaurant Bostani is definitely worth a visit at least one evening you stay. We had very nice deep tissue massages at the spa too.

Beautiful hotel in a stunning setting with fabulous staff

We had an awesome room with it's own plunge pool (the room was called Norma). It was slightly away from the main building, closer to the restaurant (which was closed when we were there). The room was more like a flat, with a big sitting room and an outside area with a table you could easily sit 6 people round. We really just used the hotel to arrange car hire and have breakfast. Car hire was was to arrange and I think you need it here, The hotel has nothing close by, you could walk to the nearest town but it is all uphill, it's about a €10-15 taxi ride. Take a torch if you plan on walking there or back as there are no lights by the hotel. Breakfast was a la carte which made it a slow process. I am not sure why they gave everyone 3 different cereals whether you wanted it or not. All in we had a great time there. It was a bit windy towards the end but we would definitely go back.