Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

The experience we had at this hotel was excellent! The attendants at the pool bar were readily available and kind. They helped suggest places to go on the island and were happy to chat. The hotel staff were also very helpful in organizing car pickups to the places we wanted to visit. The pool is small but relaxing. The cook offered authentic food, came out, and gave us a dessert specific to her home village! There are nearby restaurants and a beach we could walk to. I highly recommend the taverna Giannoulis.

Absolutely beautiful view of the ocean and the beach within a mere few paces of the hotel. It made it easy to go back and forth between relaxing by the pool, taking a dip, going to the beach, and going back to the hotel again. There's a lot of windsailing in the hotel right next to it, which makes it hard to swim in one section of the water, but the rest of it is up for grabs. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and kind. The food and drinks were excellent, even though a bit pricey. The breakfast bar, however, was a stellar deal and offered many options. The hotel also helped organize and pick ups at the hotel we needed for transport.

Hard to beat the view and location! There are so many restaurants and shopping nearby, it gave us the ability to explore readily. The area was busy with tourists, though, so keep that in mind if you want to stay in a less hot spot area. It was nice to step out of the room and have our table with an umbrella to sit out and enjoy the view of the ocean. The staff was also very accommodating. One member carried our heavy luggage up and down the steep stairs! The stairs are something to keep in mind, though, if you have trouble walking. Our group, with members ranging in age from 27 to 70, managed alright, but it took some time. The breakfast they deliver to your room was good, but it was one set option, the same each time. Overall, though, we had a great experience staying there.

Our driver and guide were excellent! She knew a great deal about the wines and locations. She also made everyone, including those like me with less knowledge of wine, feel comfortable. Any opinion on the taste was okay, and while she showed us the proper tasting technique, she said not to worry, and we didn't have to do it every time if we didn't wish to. It was great to learn about the history of wine making on the island, as well as how Santorini is unique.

We arrived at this hotel after 30 hours of travel. Great location, super friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast. The room was subpar and a real disappointment for the first night a trip after a very long and tiring journey. It had me nervous about how the rest of the trip was going to be because I asked for four or five star hotels and the room on this one fell short. Quite. The view was a hubble of concrete construction across the street, the furniture looked like it was used. A rug that looked dirty but was probably just old and inexpensive. I din't want to walk on it barefoot. Just a real disappointment for the first night of a trip when you have so many months of planning and hours of travel. The location was good and the staff was very attentive but it is not luxurious, it's a three star. It will do. It not what I want.

Oh my God! Stay here! An old monastery built on the harbor with views of the light house, sailboats coming and going, people walking and fishing, Sunrise and full moon! Could not be more romantic, you feel like you are dreaming! A lovely breakfast delivered to your patio at whatever hour you request. Quiet and serene. Beautifully furnished and very spacious. Heads up, if you want to use the kitchen you must pay a different rate. We eat a big meal at lunch and like to have a happy hour in our room or on our patio in the evening for our dinner but were not allowed to use kitchen due to some legislation and the rate we paid for room. This was a little disappointing because the patio was enormous and the view was spectacular. It was would have been really special to enjoy the delicious Greek wine, cheese and olives and recount our day enjoying the view and fragrant wall of Confederate Jasmine that was blooming on the patio. But, the town is right outside the door and there were many restaurant options. We thoroughly enjoyed The San Salvatore, it is quite an experience.

We stayed her one night after a day touring Knosses and the museum. It has a really good location and the room is big and very well laid out. This hotel was perfect for the short one night stay we had in Heraklion.

Can I give it six stars? It hit ALL the buttons! View, location, staff, amenities. We didn't want to leave. Ever! It was the best thing about Santorini!

This hotel was awful. It was like a woman's prison. I couldn't get out of there fast enough. Where should I start? The music blaring into the room from the outdoor bar, the full sun beating down on the tiny patio, no cover, no shade, no respite possible from the sun and heat, full exposure. If the person in the room next door came out of their room at the same time one person would have to step back in their room because the doors are so close. The bathroom, the door opened in and hit the sink so you had to step into the bathroom and straddle the toilet to shut the door to get to the shower. No chair, no desk, no bedspreads just sheets. The room was about 15X15. It was pure awful. I was shocked that a hotel of this caliber even came up on the radar it was so far off the mark from San Salvatore and Lithies. Naxos is amazing and the experience there deserves much more. Chris seems to really like this hotel and said his clients do, too. Possibly they have other rooms that measure up.

Sweet, sophisticated, quiet, accommodating and elegant. Ideal location. Extremely helpful and kind staff. Lovely and ample breakfast served every morning buffet style. Beautiful two story room with two balconies, a view of the harbor. Walk everywhere. Loved it!

Our flight was at 6:30am so we needed to end our trip at an airport hotel but the Sofitel did not disappoint. We got great massages at 6:30pm and relaxed in our room. for the evening. There was a mix up on room service and by the time we figured out dinner wasn't coming it is was too late to eat. The hotel compensated by making generous breakfast boxes for us for the airport in the morning-full of fruit, egg sandwiches and croissants. We fed a soccer team!

The guide, Dimitri was very knowledgable, a great driver and fun to be with for the day.

This was an ok experience. We couldn't find the cultural art center so we ended up walking around and have a mediocre lunch. Very pretty town.

Wow, Nico, our guide was amazing! He had so much personality and was so knowledgeable. He made this day.

It was a really sweet day. We enjoyed the company and seeing another side to Naxos.

Our guide, Maria was very knowledgeable and energetic. She knows a lot about the wine and methods of growing grapes in Santorini. We enjoyed her discussion and learned a lot. The winery was beautiful. The food/farm part of the tour was kind of disappointing except that we got to visit with Maria and the other couple outside in a picnic setting which was very pleasant. We appreciated learning the farming techniques of Santorini. I think we all would have preferred a different menu which we all could have participated in making- some cheese, some good bread, olive oil and olives with some wine instead of making seven tomato recipes when tomatoes aren't even in season. Just my thought. The dishes were not flavorful and I would not make any of them again. I can't even remember what we ate except the tomato fritters and they were pretty tasteless. I would not recommend this tour.

Cancelled due to sandstorm

Super fun! Beautiful boat! Gorgeous water. Not too many people on board, 17. Great crew.

We had a charming guide but I was so upset over the hotel situation I couldn't enjoy our tour that evening. However, over the course of our five days in Naxos we did go back to several of the place she introduces us to.

LOVED our day!!!

Wow! Amazing. Loved having Martina as our guide. She made the experience very special We were both blown away with the experience at Epidauarus. Our private Olive Oil tour was really special. Having the tour to ourselves was really cool and they lunch they served us was totally unexpected. We were so surprised when they gave us each a bottle of olive oil!

Long drive...I could have skipped Hydra but I think my sister really liked it. I would have preferred to stay in Nafplio and get on a boat or walk the three miles along the water to the sand beach. There wasn't anything to do in Hydra except shop for trinkets and the shopping in Nafplio is really good...

Really fun morning. Lots of food, good guide. Enjoyed the different districts, the markets and the food we ate. Our group was small, just five so it was really easy to stick together and we had good conversation.

Very nice late afternoon tour. Chris suggested going in the late afternoon and that was good advice.

Clean, modern and great location. Appreciated having an on premises breakfast option.

Clean, modern, relatively quiet. Great location without being overcrowded by tourists. Staff was very helpful including dinner recommendations.

Enjoyed some unique vistas and great insights from our guide and driver.

It was raining and so our wonderful guide made the best of it for us.

Great to see and hear about an impactful part of the world’s history.

Assume driver and guide.

Amazing sites and although a very windy our guide made it effortless.

My only suggestion is that it would have lasted longer. I didn't want it to end. Such a great tour.

This wonderful museum and our great guide was very worth our time in Athens. Our 12-year-old grandson was fascinated.

Location was great. We were here only one night so I feel it is unfair to evaluate it.

It is hard to beat the view, the smell of the jasmine on our private patio, and Guinness in the guest refrigerator! The breakfast was delicious.

If only every hotel was this grand?!

Small room, but the best 'small room' hotel I have ever rented!

We moved to another hotel. It is unfair to write a review.

Lovely corner two story room with 2 patios.

It is lovely because of its location and the ease of getting to the airport. At this stage of the travel, it was small, out of town, and felt like (and is) an airport hotel.

My sister was somewhat stressed because of the hotel accommodations and it impacted the food tour in a small way. The guide was delightful, full of enthusiasm and selected wonderful stops. We love the cheese in Greece!

This is the event my sister and I will most likely, share the most! It was like visiting your grandma in rural Tennessee.

Our captain was a pro! He knew where to go to get the best experience. He was very aware of all 17 people on board.

Our guide was exceptional. I knew nothing about the Minoan civilization.

This tour was excellent. Nico has a gift. He knew herbs. He is knowledgable about the ocean. He has a love of Greece that is infectious.

The place I wanted to see in Rethymno was closed.

Our guide was excellent. The fish market was the biggest I have ever seen. We had a hard time meeting our guide. The location was somewhat foreign as Publix is a grocery store in the USA.

This group was quite large. It is hard to ask questions when there are 15+ people.

Beautiful drive.

Of the food tours we experienced, this was worth the time, but my least favorite. The wine tour was surprising because I have never seen vineyards like this; a true educational experience!

Canceled because of dust cloud.

Beautiful large, clean rooms, close to everything!

Beautiful hotel, amazing infinity pool with the best views!

Very beautiful rooms , with amazing roof top views

Amazing views, completely upgraded rooms with kitchenette, and awesome bathroom

Very knowledgeable and fun, beautiful country side home

Very knowledgeable

Awesome! A must do!

Awesome guide!

Perfect location, perfect breakfast, and charming views.

A relaxing location in the center of Fira.

Perfect for relaxation and close to a beautiful beach.

Angelo was amazing. We had a great time and great views all day.

While the destinations we saw were very impressive, our driver was not knowledgeable about Mykonos and often couldn't answer our questions. Additionally his driving was very reckless. At one point, he started to drive away as one of us were half way in the car. Another time, he forgot to park the car and when we all got out it started to roll down a busy road. Luckily no one was hurt.

We loved Tony! We are so much food.

Amazing class with the most beautiful view of the white mountains.

We love getting a taste of Crete in a unique way.

Amazing time overall, but too little time on Delos if you are a history buff. The water was beautiful.

Amazing hotel, staff and location! Highly recommend.

Fantastic views, lovely people and great location. The only issue could be the stairs - there are a lot of stairs to walk steeply up each time you leave the hotel. It's the price to pay for magnificent views of the caldera.

George was an amazing guide, funny, personable and great insights and knowledge. Highly recommend this hike with George!

Our guide made this experience amazing George was so engaging and shared he love of his home with us. He was so genuine and enthusiastic.

Really loved going to Delos It was enough time to walk and hike the island and enjoy the history The boat ride was fun and the staff was very welcoming

The monasteries are just incredible, our tour guide was knowledgeable and energic

Great experience, our guide was fun and knowledgable, worth the walk

Definitely one of the highlights of the trip. The guide was amazing, she was charming, energetic, and super knowledgable. The food was fantastic and getting to know the background really made it special

This was a fun and quaint hotel. Close to everything you need and still quiet at night. The elevator is a must!

Great room, beautiful breakfast. Walking distance to the beach and downtown restaurants.

My favorite of them all. Great room, absolutely best breakfast. Anna goes above and beyond.

We had a private patio and jacuzzi and oh my goodness the view!! Loved that is was in a smaller town and quiet. Good breakfast.

We were actually only in this hotel for about 6 hours as we had an early flight. It had character, but was too small for us to want to stay there for multiple days.

This was a great and short historical tour that gave some fabulous history of the island. Learned so much.

This tour was so informative. The pace was comfortable and next thing you know you were standing at the Parthenon! We enjoyed all the history we learned without spending all day on an excursion.

Michael was the best and I fell in love with Milos after learning so much of their history. It was great to be able to ask questions and talk with a local. Loved that it was a private tour also.

We ended up on a shorter kayak trip due to the winds, and it was the best experience I could of asked for. The husband and wife team were precious and made all of our experiences personal. They love what they do and they will make sure everyone is safe and having a great time.

O&B was great for traveling with our 2 adult kids. We liked its convenience to everything and especially Psirri where we thought the restaurants were great and more authentic than in the city center. The surrounding area is not top end but the accommodations were super updated and they had superb free breakfast each morning. I would stay here again!

Heaven’s Edge is just a truly unique setting. Our apartment was in the middle of the terraced rooms and included 2 full bedrooms and a jacuzzi that overlooked the sea. Super clean and wonderful people.

This was probably in a nicer location than our first hotel but was totally different. A bit more authentic/quaint but also a more like a VRBO

Our guide was wonderful but I wasn’t as interested in the mythology as the real history. She did a good job making sure that happened. She also gave us the recommendation to go to Fillapappous Hill which we really enjoyed.

Even with a rainy day, this was still excellent. One note: DO THE MUSEUM BEFORE you do the walk up Delphi. Our private guide knew a lot but I think the museum is well worth it.

It was a beautiful view but we may have been better off just eating at the restaurant near our accomodations. It was VERY expensive.

Great trip despite being a bit windy and cooler than expected. Very nice crew who were entertaining and gave us lots of good information. That was really important that they did share information about the island and area and I could have even used more.

This was a very long day (and our last) and at first we were concerned about the amount of time, but in the end it was very interesting. Where possible do the museums attached to the sites to learn more.

When we arrived, we were told by reception that A for Athens was under construction. We were taken to a sister hotel - Hotel 360 - across the street. It was a little confusing trying to figure out where breakfast was held (across the square at another sister hotel) but otherwise, the room was comfortable for our 2 night stay.

The location is very isolated, however, it was perfect for relaxing at the beach - which is what we wanted. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful - especially Nicholas. Our compliments to the chef who stayed and prepared breakfast and a traditional Greek dish every evening from local ingredients.

This was a very intimate cruise with only 6 people total - which made it more enjoyable. Bastian and Cristos were exceptional.

Great centralized location. Easy to walk to all of the attractions in Athens. Service was wonderful and roof-top bar and restaurant had delicious, authentic food and attention. Definitely recommend

Good location right on the water. Food and service good; a bit loud (music) and seemed fit for younger crowd. Walkable to local food and easy taxi ride into port/old market area. Amazing sunset views, and quiet from our balcony. We ordered food and ate it from our private view, and staff happy to accommodate.

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! The staff was amazing! We had an ocean view with a plunge pool and the location was extremely quiet. Easy walk into Naoussa for shopping and food. Breakfast and coffee were exemplary. We rented as car and there was plenty of parking near hotel. Easy location for getting to other parts of the island and took a water taxi from the walkable port to Kolympithres beach. Walkable to Naoussa Beach. The room was clean and nicely decorated and maintained. AC worked wonderfully.

This was breathtaking!! Truly an amazing property and view! Set further out of the main town area, but quiet and spotless. The staff had hand-written welcome notes, the food was SPECTACULAR for dinner and breakfast. The pools were amazing and everyone was very accommodating. You need at least 3 days here!

Such a neat experience! It was a perfect way to see some of the country-side in Naxos. We made appetizers, lunch and dessert and had a full tour of the farm. It was a very intimate setting inside the original farmhouse. Food and guide perfect. The views were spectacular

A must do if you want to be on the sea and experience the natural beauty of Paros! Our guide was very helpful and let us set the pace for ourselves. We went around the point of Paros Park and got to swim, and hike up to the lighthouse, where she prepared an amazing picnic lunch. She had snorkeling gear, but the water was so clear we didn’t even need to use!

Our tour guide was knowledgeable and receptive to questions. Acropolis was still busy, even after cruise people left. Leave additional time to go to the museum on your own before or after the tour (not included). Just the right amount of time and information.

We ended up doing this on our own and skipped the tour due to schedule confusion on our part