Astir Hotel Naxos

Astir Hotel Naxos sits at the northern end of Agios Georgios beach, the long sandy bay that curves south from the port of Naxos Town. The hotel is a short walk — about 500 metres along the waterfront promenade — from the Chora's main square, which means you get the quieter, residential feel of the beachside without sacrificing access to the tavernas, bakeries, and ferry connections of the town centre.

The property is family-run and built around Cycladic whitewashed architecture: courtyard gardens with bougainvillea, a pool, and a relaxed communal living area. It rates 4.5 out of 5 across 250 reviews, a score that reflects consistency rather than accident.

What to Expect

The room categories cover a practical range for different group sizes and budgets:

• Double Rooms (15–18 m²) accommodate two adults and look out over the garden, mountain, or pool.
• Triple Rooms (18–20 m²) sleep three guests and offer garden, partial sea, mountain, or pool views.
• Honeymoon Room (20 m²) is designed for couples and features garden, pool, or sea views.
• Family Room / Triple with extra bed (22–24 m²) fits three adults plus a child, or a family of four, with garden, partial sea, mountain, or pool views.
• The Suite (46 m²) is the largest option, sleeping up to four adults or a family of four, with panoramic views across the pool and Naxos Town.

The hotel is open 24 hours, year-round. Facilities include the pool and courtyard garden; the beach at Agios Georgios is a short walk away, so the property functions well for guests who want a base rather than an all-inclusive resort.

How to Get There

From the port: Agios Georgios beach begins roughly 800 metres south of the Naxos ferry dock. Walk south along the seafront road — the promenade is flat and straightforward — and the hotel is signposted along Saint George Beach road.

By bus: KTEL Naxos operates services from the main bus station adjacent to the port. The Agios Georgios stop is the first or second stop on several routes; confirm the stop with the driver.

By car or taxi: From the port, follow the coast road south toward Agios Georgios. Street parking is available along the beach road, though it fills quickly in July and August. The hotel address is Saint-George-Beach, Naxos 843 00.

By foot from Naxos Town centre: The seaside path between the Chora and Agios Georgios takes around 8–10 minutes on foot.

Best Time to Visit

Naxos has one of the longer tourist seasons in the Cyclades, running reliably from late April through October. Agios Georgios beach is one of the most sheltered bays on the island — it faces west-southwest and is partially protected from the meltemi, the strong north wind that can make exposed beaches uncomfortable in July and August. This makes the hotel's location particularly practical in midsummer when other beaches become windy.

For the quietest experience, late May, June, and September offer warm water, full services, and noticeably smaller crowds. August is the peak of the Greek domestic holiday season and Naxos Town fills quickly.

Tips for Visiting

• Book the suite early if you're travelling as a group of four — at 46 m² it's significantly more spacious than the family room, and it goes fast in summer.
• Walk the promenade at dusk. The 500-metre path into Naxos Town follows the waterfront and is one of the more pleasant evening walks in the Chora.
• Agios Georgios beach is sandy and shallow — well-suited for families with young children who need calm, easy-entry water.
• The Portara (the marble gateway of the unfinished Temple of Apollo on the islet of Palatia) is visible from the seafront path and roughly 15 minutes on foot from the hotel — worth timing for sunset.
• Scooter or ATV rental offices operate near the beach road and give you access to the inland villages of Naxos, Halki, Filoti, and Apeiranthos within 20–40 minutes.
• Confirm room view preference at booking — pool-view and sea-view rooms fill first, and the difference in outlook between categories is meaningful.

What's Nearby

Agios Georgios beach has its own strip of sunbeds, water-sports rental, and beachfront cafes. Walking north along the promenade brings you into the Chora, where the Old Market Street (behind the seafront) holds produce shops, delis, and restaurants serving Naxian cheese, local potatoes, and kitron liqueur made from the island's citron trees. The Kastro, the Venetian-era hilltop fortress district, is about 20 minutes on foot. For longer excursions, the bus station near the port connects to the beaches of Plaka, Agia Anna, and the mountain villages of the interior.