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Reviews of SMAROULA

CHRISOSKALITISSA ELAFONISI, Elafonisi, 73012, Greece

#12 of 21 hotels in Elafonisi

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Review Score

Based on 48 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: October 30, 2023

    8.0
    Nice and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There is not much to do around the area, apart from 2-3 restaurants

    The room was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was quite equipped which allowed us to have light dinner and breakfast inhouse. The A/C was working great. The communication with the owner of the facility was excellent, he is very kind and helpful and he gave us nice tips to explore the area near Elafonnisi.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room is great, very new, clean and bed was so far the most comfortable in our crete travelling. 10min from elafonisi beach, I suggest you take a room at smaroula and see the beach at sunset and sunrise where literally you can have it all for yourself.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The price was a bit high, with 68 Euro

    A nice, very clean apartment. Well designed. Well equipped.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2023

    10
    Just perfect place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect!

    We absolutely loved this place! The bed was so comfy we didnt want to leave it, but Elafonisi beach was so close, that going there was easy and super fast. Taverns serwing very good food are just 2 minutes on foot from Smaroula. The owner was so nice and helpful, we’re very glad we choose that hotel to stay.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    8.0
    1 night stand.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Sinking toilet - watter stain in the middle of bathrom.

    Helpful owner. Close to beaches. Close to taverns.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, short drive to Aspri Limni, Elafonisi, Kedrodasos. The room was super clean, the bed was comfortable and the shower had the perfect water pressure. Gregory is a very helpful host. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2023

    9.0
    Would recommend if visiting the local area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great little apartment with a very friendly owner. Clean and comfortable room with a lovely shower. Only a couple of minutes walk to the local restaurants, all of which looked appealing. No breakfast but was informed by the owner that the restaurants nearby do offer this.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2023

    10
    very good option for a stay by Elafonissi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    great location (few minutes by car to Elafonissi and Kedrodassos, close to some good taverns and a mini-market) very clean room, the owner was agreeable and very available

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Best owner ever! Highly recommended to everyone! The man is wonderful, helpful, available for everyone and tries to help as much as possible!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you are looking for a good night rest this place is perfect for it!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very friendly welcome by our host! We received excellent tips for the region and enjoyed our stay. Very clean room and good facilities! We will definitely come back!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had the most helpful and lovely host who was at the property within a few minutes of us messaging to say we had arrived. There are some taverns just a short walk away. This was a great place for us to stay to head to Elafonissi Beach

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2023

    8.0
    Cute and quaint place close to Elofonisi Beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The TV on the wall didn't extend out so it could face the big bed, instead it faced the twin. We struggled with trying to find American channels, so we connected our Amazon, but the 2nd night we struggled with internet connection. The bed was not comfortable for me, but my husband was fine, but I'm older and have an older back. I ended up sleeping on the twin, it was a bit of a thicker pad, but not much.

    The area and Smaroula were so quaint and quiet, restaurants excellent. Gregory was very nice, attentive and welcoming! The price was very good. The Smaroula is walking distance to restaurants and mini marts, and the lagoon, which is GORGEOUS! I wish it was a bit warmer water so I could have a swim, but it was only May. The Smaroula is just 5 min drive from Elofonisi Beach which we loved, and was the whole reason for going!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Near center with free parking

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2023

    8.0
    Nice hotel 5 minutes away from Elafonisi Beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had booked a small single room, but got upgraded to a triple room without additional charges. The room was simple, but large and clean, good value for the money I spent. The location is very convenient since it is 5 minutes away from Elafonisi beach by car. The host was very welcoming and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely place to stay in elafonisi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was very comfortable, clean, and had everything that we needed. The location is superb, very close to the beautiful beach of Elafonisi and the restaurants of the Vila. The hostess was really nice and super friendly.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2023

    10
    perfect place to stay to visit the pink sand beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    n/a

    10 minute drive to the beach, helpful owner, amazing bathroom, netflix/prime on tv, quiet town with super markets/restaurants

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could have done with slightly more kitchen equipment, though this was mostly because we were there in the off season when food places were closed.

    The owner was really friendly, and gave us good advice about what to do and where to go in the area. The place was comfy and well laid out.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2022

    8.0
    A wonderful stay, close to tthe beach, restaurants and the beautiful monastery.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For a short stay nothing could have been better. For a longer stay, the space is a bit small.

    The host (ess) was very kind and welcoming, showing us our room and making us feel at home. The room was new, sparkling clean and perfect for a brief stay.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2022

    8.0
    Great option is you want to stay very close to Elafonisi
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You cannot cook in the kitchen, equipments are too small. The property is under vidéo surveillance which is great. However, the camera was directed at the window of our room so we had to leave the curtain closed all the time. We recommend to fix this if possible.

    Functional and nice room. Very clean. Excellent shower. The hosts were very nice and helpful. We visited the Monastery close by which we definitively recommend, it is a jewel! The taverns are just 100 m away accessible by foot and serve excellent food at a good price. Supermarkets are very close too. You can enjoy the place if you are without a car (2-3 attractions accessible by foot) but having a car is preferable.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2022

    8.0
    A great place, a great location - but you need to have a car
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The only thing that was lacking was a table and chairs in the room. Although the room is quite small, there is a place to put a small table and two small chairs.

    It was a very nice apartment - although rather small with no real kitchenette, it was extremely clean, quite modern, with good shower, good beds. The small place was designed very efficiently. The apartment is close to Elafonisi beach and to a real natural treasure - a small bay that looks like almost a lake. It is also very close to a great monastery. The cleaning lady was the most hospitable and told us about everything we could do and see.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit pricey- but this area in general seems to be expensive when it comes to accomodation. Washing machine would be definitely a plus, as well as cooking hob especially for people staying for few days or longer.

    Big, very clean room. Comfortable bed. Good sized shower and bathroom- everything new. Very kind, attentive host. We booked room on the last moment, but even thought he was ready to greet us within few minutes. We received a lot of useful advices. Nice area- few minutes with a car to Elafonisi beach, but nearby there is also another calm small beach. Good restaurants around. Plus for providing good quality cosmetics and bottle of water.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2022

    8.0
    Excellent for a 1 night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room was very small, with 2 suitcases on the floor you could hardly move around. The only window looks onto a shared access terrace, lit up at night.

    Everything felt new and very clean. The host was very kind and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2022

    9.0
    A comfortable room next to Elafonisi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A room next to Elafonisi, furnished with air conditioning and private parking, cleaned and with a beautiful big shower. Gregory has been really kind with us giving us all informations about what places to visit, where to have dinner and when to go to each beach; he also borrowed us the umbrella (even though with all that wind it was difficult to open it :)).

    Stayed in August 2022

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