Villa Michalis

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Service , breakfast, amazing location abd friendly atmosphere
  : Small bathroom

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Our room had two entries. The main door was opposite the parking area and the other door opened to the swimming pool area. The bedroom was clean, spacious, with a safe, a fridge and basic amenities. The bathroom was small but enough for two (shower, toilet and sink). We also had free WiFi. The owners, Michalis and his wife were welcoming and kind. The staff were accomodating and helpful. Although we didn't use the swimming pool, the other guests seemed to enjoy it a lot. The breakfast was good (eggs, orange juice, croissant, Greek yogurt (delicious), various jams, hot drinks, bred, fruits - a generous continental breakfast). We enjoyed spending time at the highly-rated Vlychada beach (Paralia Vlichada), which was about five minutes walk from the hotel. As a bonus, one of the highest-rated seafood restaurants is located three minutes away from the beach. If you're looking for a quiet hotel away from the nightlife noises, you will enjoy staying at Villa Michalis. However, you may need to hire a car for a day or two in order to explore parts of the island at your own pace and your own terms. We paid 60 euros + 20 euros insurance to hire a medium size car for a day. The cheapest option can cost about 55 euros (smaller car without extra insurance). Otherwise, you can catch a bus (inexpensive 1.7 euros to 2.5 euros, depending on your destination, but the buses have limited timetalbes, e.g. 3 buses a day to/from Fira, the capital). You can also hire a quad bike. Michalis, the hotel owner, can help with bookings (car, boat tour, etc.). We were pleased with our stay at Villa Michalis overall.
  : Vlychada is about 20 minutes drive from the capital, Fira (depending on traffic) and about 40 minutes drive from Oia. Although we took the bus a couple of times, hiring a car was a must. That meant increasing our holiday spending budget.

Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Good and friendly staff
  : Congested room and wash room. Far away from facilities and town

Very Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Out of the beaten track. If you looking for a quite place even in August, this is the place. Far away from everything (crowds) but with everything you need around (small beach with great sea, restaurants and transports available) Fantastic pool and the family run business makes you really feel welcome! You need to embrace the spirit of being with genuine Greeks and locals and you will have an amazing time! Great food on the restaurant that's part of the Villa.
  : If you travel with four people please ask the bigger room, We stayed 4 days on the bigger room but when we came back from Naxos we stayed one night and only the small room was available...it's good for one night but not for a holiday! But this is really a very pleasant place, nice pool, great food and you really get the vibe of the holidays!

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Quiet and comfortable

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Great room, with bunk beds for the kids. Helpful staff on arrival. Great meals in the restaurant.
  : Nothing, we had a lovely stay and enjoyed walking down to the nearby harbour.

Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Lovely hotel with nice pool. Tasty breakfast with friendly server. Very clean rooms.
  : One older lady staff member was very grumpy and clearly didn't like children. She and another staff member complained about the children playing in the pool and splashing the restaurant, which had tables right up to the edge of the pool! They then blocked off the deep end and didnt allow ANY jumping or diving. Even told me off for throwing my own children while we were all playing in the water. Not fun at all.

Wonderful
Traveller Type:
  : We landed late into the airport and it was so handy being able to eat at the on-site restaurant!

Very Good
Traveller Type: Business Traveler
  : The friendly and helpful staff, including Michalis, the owner, the restaurant food, the location close to the beach and our venue, and the room view -the sea.
  : N/A

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Everything was perfect: staff, apartament, pool, calmness of surrounding, and food.