Alkyoni Beach Hotel

Alkyoni Beach Hotel sits on Agios Georgios beach — the long, sandy bay that stretches south from Naxos Town port — with 4,000 square metres of private gardens separating it from the seafront promenade. It's one of the few hotels in this part of the island where the water is a short walk across the property rather than a drive, and the Chora's tavernas, bakeries, and the marble Portara gateway are all within ten minutes on foot.

The hotel's position makes it equally practical for families who want calm, shallow water close by, and for couples who prefer a beach base with easy access to the town's evening scene.

What to Expect

Accommodation spans several room types: standard doubles with sea views, Executive sea-view double rooms, Junior Suites, Junior Suites with Spa, Honeymoon Suites, Family Rooms, and a Seaside Residence with a private Jacuzzi. The spread means the hotel works for groups with different budgets under the same roof. Room categories facing the sea overlook the gardens and the bay of Agios Georgios; the beach itself is sandy and sheltered, with generally calm water suitable for young children.

On-site dining comes from the hotel's own traditional taverna-restaurant, which focuses on home-style Greek cooking made with locally sourced produce. This keeps the food close to what you'd find in a family-run village kitchen rather than a resort buffet line.

The hotel has a 4.5-star rating based on 205 Google reviews, which points to consistent, rather than flashy, service.

How to Get There

On foot from Naxos Town: The Chora waterfront is roughly a ten-minute walk north along the beach promenade. From the port, follow the seafront road south past the windmill roundabout; Agios Georgios beach begins immediately after and the hotel sits along its northern end.

By car or taxi: Agios Georgios is signposted from the main port junction. Taxis from the ferry terminal take under five minutes. If you're arriving with a rental car, note that parking near Agios Georgios can be tight in July and August; the hotel can advise on nearby options.

By bus: KTEL Naxos buses connect the main bus station near the port to various island destinations. Agios Georgios is close enough to the Chora that it's within comfortable walking distance of the central bus stop.

By ferry: Naxos Town port receives daily connections from Piraeus, Paros, Mykonos, and Santorini. From the port, the hotel is reachable on foot in around ten minutes.

Best Time to Visit

Agios Georgios is one of the more sheltered beaches on Naxos's west coast, which makes it useful even when the island's characteristic meltemi wind picks up in mid-summer. The wind tends to arrive in July and August, and while it keeps temperatures bearable, it can make exposed north-facing beaches choppy. Agios Georgios faces west and sits behind the headland of Naxos Town, so conditions here are generally calmer.

Shoulder season — late May through June and September into early October — gives you warm water, fewer crowds on the beach, and easier dinner reservations in the Chora. August is peak season; book well ahead. Early mornings in summer offer the beach at its quietest before day-trippers arrive.

Tips for Visiting

• Book room category carefully. The difference between a standard room and an Executive sea-view double or a suite with spa facilities is significant. If the view and direct beach access matter, confirm the specific room type at booking.
• Contact the hotel directly. Email ([email protected]) or phone (+30 2285 026136) for room-specific questions; direct bookings sometimes carry benefits over third-party platforms.
• Plan for the meltemi. Pack a light layer for evenings in July and August; the wind drops after sunset but Cycladic evenings can feel cool by the water.
• Use the Chora as your base. With the port, the Venetian kastro, the Portara, and a concentration of good restaurants all within walking distance, you don't need a car for the first day or two.
• Agios Georgios beach facilities. The beach has sunbeds and water-sports rental available along its length in high season; confirm current availability with the hotel at time of stay.
• Taverna dining. The on-site restaurant is worth using at least once — local sourcing in the Cyclades typically means seasonal vegetables, fresh fish, and Naxian cheeses that don't travel far to reach the kitchen.

What's Nearby

The Portara — the freestanding Apollo Temple gateway on the islet of Palatia — is visible from the beach and a ten-minute walk from the hotel. The Venetian Kastro district of the Chora, with its medieval tower houses and the Archaeology Museum, is about fifteen minutes on foot heading north through the old town. Agios Prokopios beach, the next bay south, is a short drive or a longer beach walk for those wanting to explore further along the coast. The main KTEL bus station near the port is your jumping-off point for the island's interior villages — Halki, Filoti, and Apeiranthos — if you want a day away from the coast.