Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

This is a small hotel inside the walls of Rhodes town. The owners are wonderful, very welcoming and extremely helpful in helping you decide where to go and what to do. There's a lovely inner courtyard for a wonderful cooked breakfast and for later in the day. It's decorated beautifully, and is quiet inside. A lovely place to stay.

What a lovely hotel! Beautifully located, helpful staff, a lovely rooftop bar, gorgeous views... There was also a fabulous breakfast, with much of cooked by the proprietress. Breakfast was located on a beautiful terrace, covered if needed, a wonderful way to start the day. As I said, the location was fabulous, we could walk everywhere. Highly recommended.

Our guide knew EVERYTHING about Rhodes. I was especially interested in the Jewish Quarter, so he started with that and probably delved into that topic more than he might have otherwise. This was a 4 hour tour, so he was good about letting us sit and rest once in a while. He even introduced us to his friend who ran a gelato shop, and we had a perfect snack about halfway through. I would recommend him for a tour for anyone, so knowledgeable.

We found out things we never would have known otherwise. The pace was perfect, and the young woman who was our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

Great location and loved the rooftop balcony. Our bathroom was a bit tight but room was fine.

Our guide made this excursion one of my favorites.

This hotel was a little hard to find even for our driver but the staff was so helpful to come up and help us with our luggage and get us settled that we loved it. The room was lovely and view from the balcony couldn’t be beat plus the added view from our personal outdoor hot tub was wonderful. Breakfast was served to your room each morning as you selected from a menu the night before. Highly recommend!

We rode wood E bikes with the nicest guide and toured a section of Santorini that was close to the beaches. It was mainly up hill going out which the e-bikes helped and down hill returning. We visited a village, hiked, had lunch, walked on the black beach, toured the tomato paste manufacturing museum and biked. If we come back we would like to explore this area more fully.

They were very nice and it was fun to be out on a catamaran for the day with a large group. They had nice snacks and drinks after each stop to swim.

We so enjoyed the family that taught the cooking class and it was hands on which both my husband and I enjoyed. We were able visit their farm where they grow everything for their restaurant while our dishes cooked. Afterwards we returned to enjoy a fabulous lunch.

Zakia was an amazing guide and kept the kids engaged. A super educational experience that was fun at the same times.

Restaurant was closed. Driver adapted to another restautrant

ONE of the highlights

Unexpected

Very nice hotel with a great view of the Acropolis. Enjoyed the variety and quality of food options for breakfast. Excellent arrival evening reception on the rooftop enjoying illuminated views of the Acropolis. Our excursions kept us so busy we did not have much time to spend at the hotel, so we did not use all the amenities, such as the pool.

Very nice clean modern hotel within walking distance to the Acropolis. Very spacious rooms with comfortable beds.

Very charming hotel with a lot of character

This hotel has a lot of charm and it is so close to the beach.

Parts of this were really fun, but the boat smelled like exhaust from the full almost the whole trip.

It was very hot that day and we enjoyed looking at the ruins and exploring the island by ourselves without a guide. The boat taking us there was older and had Greek charm. Mykonos was very crowded and hot.

Alex was a wonderful guide! I was impressed by his passion and knowledge during the tour. It was hot and we stopped in the shade, which was very helpful. I am so happy we took this tour. Learning about the history of the Parthenon and the theaters was was great.

When you take immense pride and pleasure in what you do, you run a boutique hotel like Marina and Marios. From the moment we foot into the hotel, we relaxed from a hectic day knowing we were in good hands. Our experience was like visiting with relatives you love who happen to live on a gorgeous Greek island with sensational views. Lithos was our final stop —the perfect place to relax by the pool with a cold beverage, and reflect on our two week Greek adventure. If it is possible to truly bond with hotel owners over the course of a three night stay, that is what occurred for us with Marina and Marios.

We had a great stay at this boutique hotel. The staff and owners were amazing, and we really got to know them during our time there.

The Cosmopolitan Suites were fantastic, with incredible service from the staff. The manager went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable, even finding the perfect pillow for us late at night.

The hotel was wonderful, but it wasn't as personal as the boutique hotels we stayed at later in the trip.

We loved the Delos tour, and our guide made the experience even more enjoyable with their passion for history and the site itself.

Our walking tour of Mykonos was enjoyable, and our guide was very knowledgeable about the town and its history.

We enjoyed exploring Santorini with our knowledgeable guide, learning about the history, and experiencing the beautiful sights.

We loved the fishing experience, even though we didn't catch any fish ourselves. The fresh fish lunch was delicious, and the captain was an amazing young woman who knew how to handle the boat.

This was one of our favorite tours. The guides were delightful, knowledgeable, and made the experience pleasant and enjoyable.

We had a great time visiting the small vineyard and art gallery. The food and wine tastings were enjoyable, and we loved interacting with the local people.

Delphi was fascinating, and our driver made the journey even more enjoyable with engaging conversation and laughter.

Our guide was wonderful, knowledgeable, and passionate about history, politics, and architecture. We loved visiting the Acropolis Museum and even stayed longer to explore at our own pace.

The rooms were small but the bed was comfortable and the breakfast was great. Best thing about this hotel was the roof top deck that we sat our every change we could to have a glass of wine and look at the Acropolis.

The place was beautiful. It was very relaxing, but the staff was not prepared for a group of 25 people. They didn't explain how the lunch was going to be serviced as a family style meal. We were all in separate lounge chairs and they brought food out in big bowls, but we didn't have individual plates so we couldn't just take some and pass it on. And quite honestly we didn't know we were supposed to do that. Lots of confusion. We were suppose to get a drink with our lunch and that didn't happen until lunch was over. In fact we got our beer 1 hour after the lunch was served. But it was still a cool place

Best Tour ever!!!!!!! We loved this boat ride. The drinks, food and scenery were amazing. We even saw Dolphins playing. It was by far my favorite tour. Walking around the islands was fun and stopping to get a drink was great. Loved this whole experience. They even gave me a hotdog and fries which was not on their normal menu. I can't say enough about this tour it was the BEST

Going through the cannel was amazing. The boat ride was fun and we learned alot. It was great walking up to the castle and the lunch was really nice. We went to a small town and walked around and had a dinner at a really nice restaurant with beautiful sunset views. Food was really good too. Had the best Greek salad. The only issue was we had a long ride home on the bus and for some reason the A/C was not working or bus driver did not turn it on so we were all sweating on the way home.

The Poseidon was really nice and very interesting to see. The Fish Tavern we had dinner at was in a great location on the water, but I did not like the meal. It was served family style and had alot of food that I would not eat. The red wine was very sweet and not good and there were alot of little bugs everywhere since we were on the water. Overall this was not a restaurant I would want to come back to. I am a very picky eater so some people would love this authentic restaurant, but not me.

This was amazing. Our guide was so knowledgeable and told us great stories and the history of democracy which was so interesting. We visited lots of really special places and had an awesome beer tasting experience. We also went through the farmers market which was busy and interesting. I highly recommend this tour which in Athens

It was a very nice ride to the airport. The guide early picking us up and it was an easy drive to the airport

Was a great meal and wine was good

Very accommodating staff from the time we arrived until check out. Breakfast was wonderful on the patio and rooms were outstanding.

Beautiful setting, hot tub feature, welcome and services from staff helpful

Thanos extremely helpful to us throughout our stay, arranging a birthday celebration for my grandson, coordinating rides for us, and helping us rent a second room for comfort

Great place to start our trip, comfortable and welcoming

Loved Delos tour. More “friendly” than Athens Parthenon tour

Guide knowledgeable. Very friendly and private tour able to accommodate my handicap

Loved the boat, activities, and friendly staff Sunset pictures amazing

Great to have our own time to explore

Historical

Walking to the beach long and difficult with my hsndicap. Driver did drive down to pick up up after

Our personal guide was knowledgeable, friendly and aware of my handicap needs. Great tour

Wonderful location!

Of all the rooms we stayed in (5 different luxury hotels in Greece) this understated hotel had the best breakfast, most user-friendly rooms ( Kitchenette, locations of electric outlets, towels, etc). Loved the welcome glass of fresh lemonade and the homemade Greek yogurt. Great location in a non-touristy seaside town.

I'd recommend this hotel for its friendly customer service, yummy breakfast and luxurious rooms.

The rooms were relaxing and indulgent with a welcome bottle of wine, nespresso and Greek youghurt. Great Samba coffee shop across the street. Highly recommend Kiouzin restaurant around the corner for dinner.

The site and the museum were captivating. Without a private guide I wouldn't have had anywhere near the experience. As an example I wouldn't have known the importance of Antinoos or the twins of Argo's.

This ranks in one of the most beautiful places I've ever been, and I've seen a lot of the world. People his opinion I trust told me the same and they were absolutely right to guide me here. Just go in to see this with a guy to have that level of a knowledge was just fantastic. Thank I had had more time, I would've taken an extra half day to go on a long hike.

Guide was great but we spent a lot of time waiting in lines.

This is a truly memorable experience for those who. are genuinely curious about history. What an amazing guide (Helena) and experience! Literally stepping in the footsteps of King Agamemnon and seeing the archaeological artifacts in the museum was a revelation. I had tried to read the Iliad many times before and after this visit not only could get through it but thoroughly enjoyed it. The experience made Greek history come alive in a way I couldn't have imagined. Bonus experience in seeing tablets with two earlier alphabets. The guide was so well informed I could ask her about any object in the collection and she could explain it to me. I would have missed so much without her expertise. My 14-year-old really like it too - note she loves Greek mythology.

Lovely place to watch the sunset.

One of the highlights of our trip!

I am giving the overall rating of 2 stars because I booked a two-bedroom Villa, and upon arrival, I was told there had been a mistake, and my booking was canceled. They presented me with three different options and told me they would make a price adjustment on the rooms since I would not have a private pool. When the travel agent contacted the hotel for the price adjustment, they refused and stated that the rooms they provided were equivalent to the Villa. This was not the case, and I am very disappointed that I could not get a price adjustment when the mistake in my booking was due to a hotel system error. How is a villa comparable to a standard or Loft room (the upstairs loft is small with low ceilings and should only be for children under 5, anyone over 4'3+ would not be able to stand up in the upstairs loft) If this were a North American Hotel chain the customer would have been treated fairly? I believe buyers beware. Disappointed Customer and NA travel agent

The rooms are outdated, and the staff could have been more friendly. However, I enjoyed the views of the Acropolis from the rooftop, and our meet and greet dinner was good. The hotel is in an excellent location for walking to the city. Karen

The sunset private cruise was one of the best parts of our stay on the Island! The crew and food were terrific! It reminded me of the TV show - Below Deck Mediterranean! The crew and the BBQ dinner was top chef and the crew was professional and very friendly.

Our tour guide picked us up and took the group on a guided tour of the Fira and the winery. Yonnes was very knowledgeable of Santorini Island. It was a good start to our stay on the island.

Great tour and the tour guide (Gregory) was very knowledgeable and the best way to get to know the city, culture, and food.

Great location and ambience and the staff was amazing.

Great location but did not like the cramped rooms. Meant more for small families with limited luggage or backpackers.

Great location with walking access to all sights in Athens. Great view of the acropolis from the 11th floor breakfast area. Amazing breakfast buffet with lots of choices. Did not like their bathrooms for the family suites with the sliding foldable glass door. Very uncomfortable and cramped.

Amazing boat and liked the crew. Liked that it was semi private and not crowded. Food served on board was amazing and there were accommodations made for allergies and vegetarians.

Great private tour of Naxos. The guide was knowledgeable but sometimes too chatty. Towards the end we just wanted some quiet time to wind down. We were able to spend extra time in places we liked and change the itinerary based on time.

Amazing trip to Delphi. The guide was knowledgeable but sometimes too chatty that the kids lost focus. We did not like the food at the restaurant in Delphi village. It was downright horrible. We would have preferred stopping at a restaurant of our choice. The trip lasted from 7:30am to 7:30pm. A private tour would have been faster.

Would have preferred a private tour that could be customized to what we wanted to see. Wasted 1.5 hours picking up other guests. We visited Acropolis around noon when it was too hot and the kids did not enjoy that at all.

This hotel is truly the most beautiful place we have ever stayed. There are many types of rooms, so be sure to look at all options! Some have jacuzzis and even private pools. The grounds are beautiful. You will be overlooking the hillside with sunrise and sunset in full view with just a short walk. The pool area is absolutely breathtaking and dinner can be enjoyed by the pool each evening.

Sweet Home Boutique Hotel is in the perfect location to wonderful restaurants, shopping and the Acropolis! The attention to detail in decor, the breakfast, the welcoming staff is more than enough to compensate for slightly smaller rooms. There is a fanciful museum of victrolas in the lower floor of the building which we really enjoyed!

Perfect location! We loved sitting on our balcony watching cruise ships and seeing the beautiful white with blue roof buildings of Santorini!

Location fantastic near the acropolis. Many restaurants/cafes were a short walk away. Rooms were small but efficient. Water pressure was amazing and A/C worked like a champ. Major downside was the small elevator (3 people max) making it hard to move luggage up/down the 6 floors. Lobby was dark all the time and not exactly inviting. Staff were nice and housekeepers did a great job.

First the good parts. The view from this hotel is stunning. The staff is super friendly. However, we felt that the location wasn't great. It's on a super busy road and there is no place to walk to from the hotel. It's a 20 minutes outside of the closest town, Fira, which was our least favorite part of the whole trip. Fira is busy with cruise ship tourists and it was filthy dirty with trash overflowing the trash cans and all over the streets. Streets are mostly T-shirt/postcard shops and fast food joints. Oia is a slightly better choice of city, with a bit nicer shops and restaurants, but it's 30 minutes and 40-50 Euros cab fare away from the hotel. Also, the hotel is filled with large busloads of tourists and honeymooners. Not a great choice for our family of three including our 17 year old daughter. There wasn't one other kid at the hotel.

This hotel is in a cute, laid back beach town about a 10-15 minute drive to Naxos Hora. We loved the location, just steps from a beautiful beach with many cafes. You can rent sunbeds with umbrellas on the beach for about 10-15 Euros, and the cafes will bring you food and drinks. We also enjoyed walking to the beach cafes for coffee and breakfast every morning. Naxos was definitely the highlight of our trip. We would have liked a magnifying mirror in the bathrooms for makeup. The rooftop pool is nice.

Just know that this is more of an apartment building rather than a traditional hotel. However it was perfect for us because we didn't need the amenities of a traditional hotel (gym, lobby, public spaces, etc.) We had two small apartments for our family of three--very neat and clean with everything we needed (*except I could have used a magnifying mirror for makeup). Breakfast was large and delicious with everything we could ask for. The hotel (owner?) Mariana took care of our every need, including some medicine for a stomach ache, extra blankets and early morning breakfast when we had an early transfer. Also the neighborhood is nice with a short walk to the Acropolis and many good cafes.

Definitely a highlight of our trip. Mary was a truly wonderful guide--we felt like family when we left her. Naxos is just lovely and laid back and authentic. Shops pride themselves on handmade goods (food, art, etc) that have been in families for generations. We tasted Naxos potatoes, oil, honey, wine--all delicious.

Our guide was amazing--super knowledgeable and sweet and attentive to our needs on a hot, busy day at the Acropolis.