Petunia Hotel — Hotel in Municipality of Sithonia

This might turn into a long story, but I promise it’s worth reading — especially if you’re looking for a place that’s truly reliable.

Our trip started with what I can only describe as the worst accommodation experience my partner and I have ever had. We were staying in Nea Skioni (I won’t name the place, out of decency), and it was a disaster: poor hygiene, no basic respect for people. We were left scrambling, desperate to find another place at short notice.

That’s how we found Petunia. The price caught our eye — honestly, for such short notice, it felt almost too affordable. At first, we had doubts: the reviews weren’t all perfect, and we were already a bit traumatized from our first experience. But we gave it a chance, and it turned out to be the best decision of our vacation.

Petunia really saved our trip. The rooms were clean and well-kept. Hot water ran perfectly (maybe a little more pressure wouldn’t hurt, but that’s just my personal preference). The air conditioning is new and works impressively — after a hot day at the beach, it felt like stepping into a cool oasis.

The staff were kind and genuinely helpful. They even let us wash some clothes — a small thing, but it made us feel looked after. Cleaning isn’t automatic every day, but if you ask, they’ll come immediately, change towels, refresh supplies, all with a polite attitude and a smile.

And about the noise — contrary to what some reviews say, we didn’t have any issues. We stayed right next to the gathering table, and at night it was quiet and peaceful.

Honestly, for the price they charge, it feels unfair that this place has just two stars. It deserves better. You get way more value than you pay for: clean rooms, great AC, friendly service, peace of mind.

If you’re looking for a place where you can relax without stress, where you feel respected and treated like family, I’d absolutely recommend Petunia. It might not have luxury labels, but it has something a lot of higher-rated places are missing: honesty, warmth, and real...

To be honest, you have to be clear with yourself what are you paying and what are you expecting for that money (value for money).||||Hotel (this is not classic hotel, this is apart hotel) is on a good position, some 200m from main street, sea line, in Neos Marmaras, with all restaurants, souvenir shops and similar...location is not great, it is tight, between lots of similar and private buildings, but it is like in 95% of accommodation in Neos, or any other small city on sea coast.||||Parking is on street, again, very tight, and you have it if you manage to come before others. :-) ||||Cleanliness if on good level, room are cleaned on daily base, towels not changed on same, but if you request change, it is done.||||Hot water is present at all times, which is also a point in some accommodations. ||||Also, good thing is all time working AC. Helped very much...||||Wi-Fi, which they have, is located in the center of the building, so if your room is near center you will have it in room. Otherwise, you have to get out of your room, to be in common area to have some access.||||Food, if you are in BB model, is very poor. One type of chees and salami, some butter and jam in small portions, not very great. So regarding expectations for food, it is better to take RR than BB.||||Now, in a place with 18+ rooms, you can not expect some quiet time. Kids, which are, by my assumption, of people who work there, are loud from 7am to 2am...no house order regarding quiet time, so do not expect that.||||Also, one important point. If you do not speak Greek or Russian, you will have hard time explaining what your needs, likes or dislikes. We were in a group of 4, speaking Serbian, English and German, and we managed to explain some on English, but after half an hour on mobile phones, looking for someone who can speak both English and Greek, so that he can explain. Translator needed. ;-)||||Basically, it is cheap, and that is main point. Good...

Our experience at this accommodation was disappointing.|The lady at the reception was extremely rude, indifferent, and would often lie on the couch with no intention to assist. The reception area was messy and looked more like a living room than a hotel lobby.|The room was dirty from the moment we arrived. When we asked for room service, the employee informed us that it would be cleaned on the third day. When that day arrived, the room remained in the same condition: it hadn't been cleaned, the sheets or towels hadn't been changed, and only the trash bag, which was about to explode, had been taken out. We even had to ask the reception for toilet paper.|When we politely pointed out the situation and asked for the room to be cleaned, the employee reacted negatively, spoke to us sarcastically, and simply swept up a little dirt with a dustpan to pretend that the room had been cleaned. After that, she stopped talking to us.|The “balcony” was less than 30 cm deep, practically nonexistent. The WiFi barely worked anywhere, and our mobile data wasn’t working properly either – we had better coverage in the sea than in the room.|For five days, they never changed towels, sheets, or even did basic cleaning. The mirror was constantly fogged up, the floor was dirty, and the overall feeling was unpleasant. They didn’t offer us even a single glass of water throughout our stay.|Overall, it was a very bad experience. It doesn't deserve even one star – truly a waste of money. Never...