Ratings based on 9 Verified Reviews
5.0 Room cleanliness
5.0 Service & staff
5.0 Room comfort
5.0 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 26 Sep 2023
ELaiolithos has the owner Helen’s stamp all over it. Helen and Pamela were very welcoming and provided us great local food including homemade jams and smoothies, Greek yogurt, salads with local cheese, and really tasty cocktails. They made sure we were never hungry! The atmosphere is very intimate and we chatted with the staff and other guests throughout our stay. Helen also gave us lots of tips on where to go and what to do nearby and throughout Naxos. There’s good hiking nearby the property - throughout the valley where Helen’s brother’s sheeps graze for more easygoing hiking or to Mount Zas a short drive away for more challenging hiking. The staff has lots of attention to detail and helps tailor your stay. They brought fresh melon to our room after our more strenuous hike and offered us a complimentary massage.
We divided our stay in Naxos into two parts - 2 nights at ELaiolithos and 2 nights closer to the beach. I’d strongly recommend this. Although beaches are accessible from ELaiolithos, probably 30 min drive, we really enjoyed exploring the inland part of Naxos - the mountains, villages (Chalki, Filoti, Apeiranthos), and local food and culture.
Thanks for the great stay!
Comment from Hotel Management
28 Sep 2023 by Helen, Hotel Management
Dear Lauren hello,At ELaiolithos, your journey was an artistic masterpiece, painted with personalized warmth and genuine connections.Helen's distinctive touch, paired with Pamela's delightful charm, curates an experience that transcends the ordinary stay - it's an exploration of Naxos through flavors, with each dish telling a story of our island. From homemade jams to tantalizing cocktails, our culinary offerings are a testament to our dedication.As you wandered through the valley's whispers and conquered Mount Zas, you embarked on an adventure uniquely tailored to your spirit. We're thrilled that our recommendations resonated with the explorer within you.Much like Naxos' own duality - the mountain's serenity and the beach's vivacity - your choice to embrace both worlds paints a vivid picture of the kaleidoscope of experiences we offer.Thank you for gracing us with your presence and becoming a part of our tale. We eagerly await the day our paths cross again.Warm Regards,The ELaiolithos Team
by A verified traveler
Couples Recuperating
Posted 10 Aug 2023 on HotelsEarly 40’s couple travelling from Canada. We found ourselves at El Aiolithos after touring the Turkey and Egypt and the resort was a very welcome site indeed. We did 2 nights but should have done more. Property is stunning and intimate. Loved the room, the view, the setting. Very unique place with lots of personal touches. Breakfast was a highlight - and the restaurant as a whole is true farm to table as everything is sourced within a few km. Pool was great. Real mountain village vibes. Owner, Helen and her staff were fabulous hosts.
To note - We did not have a car but thanks to Helen being so accommodating and helping us to get around we managed but you will probably want to rent a car if staying up in the mountains. All I can say is book it - you won’t be disappointed.
Comment from Hotel Management
22 Sep 2023 by Helen, Hotel Management
Dear Esteemed Guests,Thank you immensely for your glowing review and for choosing ELaiolithos as your retreat after your travels through Turkey and Egypt. We're delighted to hear that our property left such a positive and lasting impression on you.We take great pride in providing a unique and intimate experience for our guests, and we're thrilled that you appreciated the personal touches throughout the resort, especially in your room and the stunning views that surround our little piece of paradise. It warms our hearts to know that our efforts to create a true farm-to-table dining experience were appreciated and that breakfast was a highlight of your stay.The tranquil mountain village vibes are indeed a special aspect of ELaiolithos, and we're glad you were able to immerse yourselves in this serene setting. Our team, especially Helen, is dedicated to ensuring our guests have a memorable and comfortable stay, and we're grateful for your kind words recognizing their efforts.Regarding transportation, we understand the importance of convenience and accessibility. Naxos is a big island and wherever you stay on the island in order to navigate its beautiful mountainous region you need a car.It would be an absolute pleasure to welcome you back for a more extended stay whenever you decide to visit us again. Thank you once more for your kind words and recommendation. Safe travels and warm regards.Sincerely,The ELaiolithos Team
by A verified traveler
Absolute Excellence in the Heart of Naxos
Posted 25 Sep 2019 on HotelsMy wife and I stayed at ELaiolithos for our honeymoon, and quite simply, could not have been happier with our experience. I could write a short story about our time there, but I will keep it as brief as possible for those of you interested in booking there....just do it!
The location itself is brilliantly nestled in the mountains of Naxos, and has a tremendous view of the mountains and valleys of the island. Ample hiking opportunities are located close by, as are charming towns and villages to be explored. For those interested in spending most of your days at the beach, they are less than a 20 minute drive I would say from the hotel.
The hotel itself was clean, comfortable, and well furnished. There are little details throughout that show there was a lot of care in it's construction. The outside terrace area is where we spent most of our time, and it's not to be missed.
Most importantly though, we were just so delighted with the care and service of the staff. Most especially the owner Helen, who treated us as you would treat a family member. She went above and beyond out expectations in every way. It made our trip to Naxos, and our honeymoon, a special time we will never forget.
Comment from Hotel Management
27 Sep 2019 by Helen, Hotel Management
Dear Dane hi!! Hello to you and your beautiful and sweet wife Alyssa!!! Words cannot describe my feelings with you and the good time we shared together. Your jokes are unbelievably funny and your personalities are amazing!! I'm lucky to have guests like you because you make me feel like a traveller too. Your eagerness to know about my island and its beauties was an insentive for me to show you everything possible for your time being here. I wish you the best in your marriage life, great happiness and many smiles and abundance. Thank you from my heart...See you again...:)
by A verified traveler
Just Amazing!!
Posted 4 Oct 2018 on HotelsThis is probably the best hotel in Naxos!! Amazing facility, amazing owner, amazing location... Just amazing. I have been travelling a lot over the last thirty years and staying in hundreds of hotels for business and pleasure... and this hotel has been amongst the best of all. If you find a room grab it, as it usually booked, and you will remember your stay for ever.
Comment from Hotel Management
11 Oct 2018 by Helen , Hotel Management
Dear Nicholas thank you for taking the time to write about your experience about your staying at ELaiolithos Luxury Retreat. I believe the uniqueness of an earthy heaven is a result of many parameters like natural beauty, hospitality, comfort, warmth, peace, tranquility and many more but the most important is those people who are attracted from my small paradise ELaiolithos. Nothing offers me greater happiness than to offer my hospitality to people like you. I hope I can have the opportunity to offer you my hospitality again in the future. When I had my inspiration for ELaiolithos, my mind's projection was to attract people who love nature and life. To offer ELaiolithos to those who are able to Feel and Love because this is something different, this is the beauty of life. My little paradise is a sanctuary of the senses and hospitality, for those who want to taste serenity, tranquility and love in all means because Love is the only way of companionship, happiness and wholeness. And ELaiolithos is me, my 30 year dream that came true stone by stone and filled with my love, my heart and my soul in every little detail inside out. I thank you for arriving as a great guest, left as a great friend and wishing you a great winter full of smiles and happiness in your heart and your loved ones.!
by A verified traveler
Amazing stay!
Posted 28 Sep 2018 on HotelsWe found this resort online to stay one night in between hikes in Naxos. It was way beyond our expectations! Eleni is an effusive Greek American who has poured her heart into building this luxury resort in the middle of the island. The suites are all home away from home, the breakfast was one of the best we had in Greece. A heavenly setting from which one can hike, walk or just relax and enjoy the surroundings. Eleni was exceptionally hospitable, and a fun person to be around. We came in as guests and left as friends. Our only regret is not having been able to stay longer! We'll definitely plan to come back again.
Comment from Hotel Management
4 Oct 2018 by Helen Marakis, Hotel Management
Happy #guests is an asset!!!♥️
We’re happy if we are surrounded by happy people. We all experience greatest happiness and fulfillment when we exercise our strengths and act upon our deepest values. We blossom in life when we are who we truly are.
And ELaiolithos Luxury Retreat in Naxos offers it's guests an Authentic, Natural and Genuine Accommodation Experience. Thank you Lamya and Nick, thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to get to know you and exchange interests, ideas and hobbies. It was my pleasure to meet you and show you some of my island's beautiful spots and to enjoy your lovely company. The local music and the wording of the songs that were just created at the moment was a nice memory for all of us. Thank you for choosing ELaiolithos for your Naxian hiking adventure and for making such an enjoyable breakfast together. Your personalities and humbleness impressed me. Have a wonderful winter in USA and God Bless you!!,❤️
by A verified traveler from Boston
Posted 10 Sep 2018
This property is exquisite. The owner has strong experience in interior design and you can see evidence of it throughout the property. The design elements recapture the essence of the surrounding environment with nature recaptured in each room. The attention to detail is quite extraordinary. The property is also located on a mountain perch so the views are panoramic, serene and soulful.On top of this, the owner Helen demonstrates quintessential Greek hospitality and you feel such a sincere welcome into her home. She also took us on a free tour and took us around as we had not rented a car due to the short stay. She took us to the beach and recommended great places to site see. I look forward to returning again one day soon and I plan to recommend this place to all my friends. You will get an authentic Greek experience here near to some wonderful villages and away from the tourist traps that haunt the beaches and main port.
Comment from Hotel Management
14 Sep 2018 by Helen, Hotel Management
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience during your stay at ELaiolithos. It was my pleasure to meet wonderful personalities like you, have meaningful conversations and expose to you the real beauty of my island. Thank you for choosing ELaiolithos for your Naxos accommodation and thank you for your authentic smiles!!! This is exactly what my goal is: guests to go back home with a smiling face and a sweetness in the heart. And that makes me then really happy. God Bless you!!!
by Andrew
There's no place like Elaiolithos
Posted 24 Oct 2017 on HotelsYou'll leave here thinking 3 things: that was beautiful, that was delicious, and when do we go back?
We searched out Naxos not for the beaches but the landscape, and that search led to Eliaolithos. Though our stay was short, we got to see more of the island than would've been possible at any other accommodation. The owner Helen is the definition of Greek hospitality—instantly endearing, charismatic, and generous. She picked us up from the port and shared with us the best Naxos has to offer: textiles and local food from family shops in Halki, pottery and architecture in Apiranthos, quince with locals at Mt. Zeus, and the most unforgettable taverna meal of the entire trip.
The central location opens the door to any part of the island you'd like to explore; we rented a car and accessed even the most remote temples and sanctuaries, easily finding our way back to the hotel after dark, a brightly lit beacon in the sparsely populated hills.
For food and sights, you need to go no further than Elaiolithos itself. The patio garden provided tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, zucchini, and more, and each suite overlooks the lush valley all the way to the water—a view that competes with any other Greece has to offer. Elaiolithos is a proud product of Naxos's past and a unique vision for it's future potential. The suites capture the magic of Naxos with handmade products and custom designs assembled by Helen, all maintained beautifully.
Absolutely unforgettable, highly recommend.
Comment from Hotel Management
27 Oct 2017
Greetings from ELaiolithos Luxury Retreat.Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience on Hotels.com about your stay at our retreat. Thank you for your kind words. I am glad you had good time in my premises and precious moments-memories to share. The combination of luxury and eco-friendly philosophy is summarized in my philosophy of Experience, Learn, Connect and Relax. When this goal is achieved, then this is my award and I thank you for choosing ELaiolithos for your holidays...:)....My goal is and would always be to satisfy my guests because I know how important is the accommodation and the hospitality. It is an honor for me when my guests return back home and they are happy. I know that Memories Matter for any holiday and ELaiolithos premises and myself try our best in any means. I am looking forward to welcome you back at ELaiolithos.
Wish you all happy & healthy life ahead.
Regards,
Helen Marakis
by A verified traveler
Luxurious
Posted 10 Aug 2017 on HotelsThe owner was extremely helpful and hospitable. A wonderfully serene place located in the center of Naxos. Easily could drive to all parts of the island. A few local villages nearby for that true Naxos experience. The hotel itself is new and very clean. Local garden so you have access to produce. Would stay again!
Comment from Hotel Management
14 Aug 2017
Thank you for your choosing Elaiolithos Luxury Retreat for your accommodation in Naxos island. This smiling couple was very nice, and they respected the Suite in every aspect. We are very happy they were satisfied with our establishment and we look forward to see them again in the future. Creating good memories for our guests with a close contact to local Naxian culture is our priority and when guests leave happy we are happy too....Thank you very much for choosing ELaiolithos for your holidays...:)
by A verified traveler
Beautiful peaceful hotel
Posted 16 Jun 2018 on HotelsLocated in a very peaceful area up in the Naxos hills, with sweet local villages about 10-15 minutes drive away, clean and fresh rooms, a wonderfully helpful, generous and outgoing propieter who provided us with lots of lovely local produce and very useful tips, a car is a must if you stay here. Would stay here again.
Comment from Hotel Management
20 Jun 2018 by Helen, Hotel Management
Thank you very much for taking the time to write your experience about me and ELaiolithos. It was a real pleasure meeting you and talking to you. I always think from the traveler's side since I was a traveler all my life and I understand how it feels to visit another country and feel safe, and get interesting tips. I am happy because I saw your smiles and satisfaction about your staying here and that was my reward. Thank you for choosing ELaiolithos for your accommodation in Naxos.
