Karidis Hotel

This is only the second time I have ever written a review but felt I had to for here. My daughter and I had a great time and we would both love to return, (see below). However, the wonderful management and staff went over and above when I stupidly left a whole draw full of clothes and other items. I emailed the following morning and I got a reply in under 10 minutes saying that the cleaner had gone and checked the room and found my things and they would find out how much it would cost to return. It turned out to be 50 euros! So they liaised several times with a representative from the company we travelled with and all my things turned up one morning with the post man. And so securely packaged nothing was damaged and with no cost to me. I know that they went to a great deal of time and effort including lots of emails keeping me up to date just to help a customer who had been daft enough not to take all her belongings home. I think that is beyond 5 🌟 service. Also: spotless everywhere, comfy beds, excellent location, quality towels changed daily, no plastic miniatures of shampoo etc (very green). My favourites at breakfast: home made marmalade, jam, cakes and pastries. Fresh fruits, juice, Greek yoghurt and much more. Watch the toaster, it sometimes throws the toast out in a very entertaining way (for those watching the attempts at catching hot toast!) Great pool and always plenty of beds. Free air conditioning in room , good size fridge, good size balcony with views. And, of course, friendly and happy staff. Top tip. Take a mug if you like tea as only coffee cups.

The location is one of the best features of The Karidis hotel placed central in the beautiful resort of Kamari. Most things are within easy walking distance including a super cheap bus service to the capital and elsewhere with an abundance of surrounding bars and restaurants. The staff were friendly providing a varied breakfast in a very clean establishment. Nice pool and patio area. The hotel is closed during the 'winter' and re-opens in the spring. Surprisingly with this closure many of the bathroom fittings were loose and needed attention. Greater attention to maintenance in general would not go amiss. The resort is becoming choked with hire vehicles particularly large quad bikes. We needed to keep our wits about us when walking around the streets. All in all though an enjoyable trip in an idyllic spot.

We had a lovely stay at Hotel Karidis, all the staff are incredibly nice and helpful. The hotel is kept very clean and tidy with towels changed every day. We did find the bed too hard but the staff tried their best to soften it for us, which helped. The breakfasts are really good and varied, the normal continental choices with prepared fresh fruit every morning even strawberries, cooked eggs and sometimes bacon too, plus homemade cake and pastries every day! Perfectly located next to a bus stop for the local bus to Fira, a good supermarket close by and the beach a short walk away plus there is even a very good tavern Sellada right opposite An ideal hotel at a very good price, we highly recommend Hotel Karidis and will certainly stay there again.