Platja de Spathi

Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but there are two things I wish I had known before booking. First, avoid the restaurant directly outside the hotel entrance. They were extremely pushy and approached us as soon as we arrived, knowing travelers are tired and hungry after checking in. We decided to eat there and immediately regretted it. The prices were far higher than anywhere else nearby. They charged €12 for a beer, while restaurants literally next door were charging around €7, and another nearby was about €5. We also ordered a small salad that was about the size of a kid’s portion, and it cost €30. A gyro sandwich that typically costs around €7 elsewhere was €40 there. There are plenty of much better restaurants within a short walk, so don’t feel pressured to eat at the first place you see. Second, if you’re booking for a family or group, make sure you carefully check the room layout on the hotel’s website. We booked a room for four people (my wife, our two kids, and me), expecting a larger family room based on the photos. Instead, it was essentially a standard room with two large beds squeezed into it. The room was so cramped that the beds were almost touching, and we had to turn sideways just to walk between them. We couldn’t even fully open the balcony door because there wasn’t enough space. If you’re expecting a room that’s significantly larger than the standard rooms, double-check exactly what you’re reserving.

Beautiful hotel, stunning location (don't miss the sunsets). Food is incredible, breakfast like no other! Cannot fault this hotel, highly recommend.

Severe health and hygiene issues - confirmed bedbugs. We experienced a severe hygiene issue during our stay at this property. Within the first 48 hours, my husband began developing severe bite marks. We notified the front desk immediately to request a deep clean and fresh bedding, but the issue was dismissed as local outdoor bug bites. Despite thoroughly checking the room initially and finding nothing, we later discovered a dead bedbug under the covers. We have photographic documentation of both the insect and the daily bite patterns. Other guests have noted similar experiences in past reviews. Travelers should exercise caution when booking this location.