Kalados Studios — Hotel in Municipality of Naxos and the Lesser Cyclades

A very nice hotel on the outskirts of Naxos, Kalados Studios offers a very nice view of the ocean and an easy access to its beach. The hotel primarily operates for people with luxury yachts that want a nights rest and then be on their way, so you will find a room easily even though there are few rooms in the complex. Of course, you go there for the sea and the beach. Know beforehand that unless you have a boat or yacht, going by road is a bit tricky, since the roads aren't paved with tarmac or gravel so have that in mind. If you stay for more than a night (highly recommended, since the beach is so nice), you must go to the tavern-restaurant the hotel has. It's not a buffet so you can order what you want from the catalog. Even though the prices are a bit expensive, for my budget at least, the quality and atmosphere more than makes up for it. The dishes are, of course, all local Greek cuisine and handmade. I believe this is the first time in a long time that I thoroughly enjoyed my food so much while traveling in Greece (I think the other one was on Skiathos). The cooks where very friendly and hard-working to please their customers, the food was really well proportioned, almost impossible to finish. The lady in the kitchen had always a smile and was very funny (I believe her name was Marinela or Marilena), her English was quite good so we didn't have a language barrier or miscommunications since there wasn't a waiter when I arrived. The menu had a wide variety of choices and every selection was a treat. Too bad TripAdvisor doesn't rate the food quality unless you are a registered restaurant, I would have rated "Excellent" and the service also. All in all, this is a very nice hotel to choose if you look for a well priced nights stay and an excellent food...

I write this review with a heavy heart, fearing that my comments may result in an over-abundance of visitors to this special unspoiled haven.||||Greece has largely become overrun with crowds of tourists during the summer. However, this rare and beautiful beach is located in a remote pristine setting, far away from the packaged tourist sector. Situated in a peaceful Naxos cove on the southern tip of the island is an undeveloped treasure, a hidden gem known only to the locals. It is reached from the main town via a one and a half hour scenic drive on winding country roads that meander through majestic marble mountains.||||Perched on a hill overlooking the exquisite cove is the Kalados Taverna and Studios, family built and lovingly operated . After swimming we walked up to the taverna and had a marvelous Greek salad, stuffed eggplant and a beefsteak platter prepared by Georgia, the owner and chef. We sipped on the homemade rose wine while enjoying the afternoon sunlit vista below, the beach and several adjacent islands. After lunch we toured the property, featuring studios, all with large covered balconies that looked out to the sea.||||My husband I are seasoned travelers to Greece, from the U.S. We plan to return for a week-long stay in this rare and...

IT IS A HIIIIIIKE TO GET THROUGH THE MOUNTAIN ROAD TO GET HERE but it's absolutely worth it!! The studios were wonderful, the tavern downstairs is AMAZING and the scenery is PARADISE!! The hosts live on site and are very accommodating and friendly. The rooms are very secure - there's no doorknob, it's a special key system that I've never seen before but you Have to have the key to even open the door if it's shut. Everything was clean and tidy and very charming - exactly the vibe and aesthetic I was hoping to experience in Greece!! Our room had a balcony and the view was spectacular - the view from anywhere in this place is spectacular. When we come back to Greece, we're visiting this place even if the lodging studios are booked because when I tell you the food is phenomenal - it is FRFR the best food we had the whole trip and the tavern lady (I didn't get her name!!😢) is a kind hearted DOLL!! ❤️ This whole place is a true hidden gem. The only thing I could suggest is to consider a pillowtopper over the mattresses to make them less firm (tho I think Europeans like a firm mattress?) and the option for a light blanket...