Helios Rooms — Hotel in Municipality of Serifos

I hesitated a while before deciding to review Helios, because I somehow wished to keep this hidden jewel for myself. I first stayed there in August 2012, went back in 2013 and will go back next summer. Serifos is one of the most beautiful and magic Greek islands I have ever seen (and I have visited virtually the whole of Greece), and Helios is the best accommodation ever. Its location is ideal: in a quiet street, 50 mt from the beautiful Livadakia beach, and two minutes from Livadi port on foot. The traditional-style rooms are immaculate and extremely clean. Those on the ground floor have a private patio set amidst a nicely kept garden, whereas those on the first floor have a balcony with full or partial sea view. The hotel is also extremely good value, especially for Serifos standards. It is managed by Giota and her lovely family: some of the warmest and kindest people I have ever met, always ready to help, to greet you with a smile at the same time as they respect your privacy. I would never consider staying anywhere else on the island. Go there once, and I bet you will go back...

My husband and I spent 4 nights here in August. The manager was very friendly and helpful. Our room was basic (standard Greek rooms), with one large bed, fridge, hot water and bathroom. It was a quiet location on a side street. The manager gave us a fair price for the room, stating there was no ocean view but a 'garden view', however, we could see the ocean anyways! It was a small balcony, but fine just the same. We had the smallest room of the hotel, all of the other larger rooms had been booked far-in-advance. Our air conditioner remote broke the second night we were there, and she promptly fixed it for us with a new one. It is walkable to the beach, the port for the ferry and the restaurants. We would gladly...

After 2 weeks on Milos,one each in Pollonia and Adamas,I took the ferry to Sifnos for a week prior to another ferry to Serifos where I had reserved for a week at Helios.My room was on the top floor in a quiet corner as requested and I was warmly greeted by Giota the owner.I put my bags in the room and since it was 4:30 in the afternoon and time for coffee Giota offered me a Nescafe which I gratefully accepted.Her warmth and genuine hospitality was shown all during my stay and we had several pleasant conversations and more coffee plus her delicious cake,a daily treat.Thank you so much Giota for a wonderful experience and your...