Nissaki Beach Hotel Naxos

This beachfront hotel is in a quiet spot, which couples (and some families) appreciate for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and convenience to sights. The lobby is an airy space with a modern feel, featuring ivory walls, light-wood furniture, and taupe accents that are elevated with a few bright red or orange vases and lamps, a lovely chandelier, and well-chosen sculptures. A bar and breakfast area share the space, as well as a large sectional sofa facing a wide-screen TV. The exterior has the typical Cycladic whitewashed look, which allows the hibiscus plants and wood balconies to stand out against it. The casual restaurant has attractive mint-green chairs and tables topped with striped cloth, but they're set up along the sand and take up much of the already limited beach. 

Nissaki Beach Hotel is on the western coast of Naxos, one of the larger Greek Islands. It is in the city of Naxos, a four-minute walk from the city center where there are a few restaurants and shops. A 10-minute walk north of the hotel is the harbor, which is bustling with tourist-friendly shops, museums, and plenty of choices for dining. The area can be quite crowded, particularly when ships dock at the port. Ocean Club, a popular waterfront nightclub in the harbor, is a five-minute walk from the hotel. The historic Hora Castle of Naxos and its archaeological museum, is an 11-minute walk from the hotel. For hikers, Mount Zas offers a somewhat challenging climb and a gorgeous view from the peak; its trail from The Church of Agia Marina is a 40-minute drive away. Naxos Island National Airport is an eight-minute drive from the hotel.

Rooms are appealing, comfortable, and fresh, but lack the sophisticated edge implied on the hotel’s website. White walls and neutral tones in the light-wood floors and furniture create a warm environment, while orange accents and ocean-themed artwork add a splash of color. Rooms have king-size or two twin beds and come with a small flat-screen TV and DVD player, a coffee machine, mini-fridge, ironing board, and a free safe. Furnished balconies and terraces have a view of the sea or pool. Bathrooms are nicely appointed with a hydromassage showers or shower/tub combos, a hairdryer, and free soap, shower gel, and shampoo. Bathrobes and slippers are also provided. Suites are bigger and add a sitting area with a sleeper sofa plus some have whirlpool tubs. 

A basic list of amenities is available here, but they are all done well. The beachfront restaurant and bar has seating on a wooden deck outside the hotel, another deck across the small street next to the narrow beach, and some tables right on the sand. These are close to the water, with only a few sunbeds squeezed on the narrow beach between diners and the sea. There’s also an indoor breakfast area and a lobby bar. Most guests enjoy the quality of food offered at the restaurant, whether for the free breakfast buffet, or Mediterranean cuisine and seafood specialties at lunch and dinner service. 

On the other side of the hotel, away from the beach, is a peaceful pool. It is surrounded by buildings with a few palm trees and flowering bushes on the tiled patio. A fence provides some privacy from passersby on the road. There are plenty of free lounge chairs under umbrellas for the size of the hotel. To one side, there is a large whirlpool with bench seating for multiple guests. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.