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3 out of 5
Hotel Polikandia
Chora, Folegandros, Folegandros Island

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 114 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect location to walk to restaurants and shops. I also hiked to the church easily at sunrise from here. The bougainvillea around the pool was spectacular. Rooms are basic but clean and comfortable. The staff was very helpful and friendly. They were constantly cleaning up and keeping the pool area spotless. The rooftop is a nice place to watch the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a quick 2-night stay but the hotel and staff were great! The shuttle from and to the port were a nice touch, and the hotel location was excellent for walking about town and getting around the island (proximity to bus and parking).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Juan

Travelled with family
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Very convenient in all aspects
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at the Polikandia as a base for our nieces wedding at the Church of Panagia. The hotel is in an ideal location just on the entrance into Chora town, 10 minutes drive from the port and in a perfect position for the walk up to the church. From picking us up at the port to final checkout, Dimitrys and all the family were exceptional hosts, so friendly and welcoming. The Polikandia is a beautiful place to stay and we have no reservations in recommending to any future travellers.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dimitri took care of everything from before we arrived till our departure which had some complications due to a ferry strike and bad weather. He was amazing. The property is absolutely gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this hotel!
A lovely stay in a beautiful hotel. The Hotel Polikandia is perfectly situated near the middle of Chora near to all the restaurants, cafes and bars. The rooms are spotlessly clean and ours had a view of the church. The pool area is really relaxed, pool is gorgeous, lots of sun loungers available and you can order drinks from the bar to enjoy. All the staff are so friendly and helpful - we loved the jar of honey on departure. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Polikandia is an absolute gem. Our room (with two bathrooms, a lovely front porch and back balcony, facing a beautiful pool surrounded by bougainvillea) was the perfect setup for our family (2 parents, 2 tweens). We greatly enjoyed the great breakfast spread, quick walking distance to restaurants, attention to little details (such as a bunch of beach umbrellas we could borrow), and super helpful hotel staff (family run). Very highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean. Beautifully maintained garden. Unlimited bottled water available. Immaculate swimming pool. Helpful staff.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Folegandros’ Finest!
Dimitris and his lovely wife, Roula, are exceptional hosts. When I read the reviews, I was impressed but they exceeded expectations. Dimitris was so helpful in advising me with my plans ( ferry,etc). The hotel is beautiful and in a perfect location near the charming old town and close to the bus station. Our room was attractive, comfortable and spotless. The outdoor space is lovely- full of flowers and and a pool with chaises and umbrellas. An abundant and delicious breakfast is available as well as lunch and snacks.Roula’s lemonade is the best! This is a family business and they treat you like family. We loved our visit and would be happy to return! Thank you again for a perfect holiday!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel is ideal as it is a 1 min walk from all of the restuarants and key viewing spots of the sunset and ocean. The hotel was immaculately kept to the highest standards.The stand out aspect of our stay was how Stelios, Dimitris, Ioannis and Roula made us feel part of their family which made our time spend there so much more special. The hotel was recommended by our friends and we will not hestiate to recommend the hotel to others. Our real stand out. Nick
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ieva

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners and staff went overboard making us feel welcome. The hotel is perfectly positioned, fastidiously maintained, just a 2 minute walk from the overlook. The pool was perfect, and more interesting than your normal square shape. This is definitely a place to return to. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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Another wonderful time at Hotel Polikandia
This was our second stay at this wonderful hotel. Location is fantastic. The pool area is the best of any hotel we have stayed at in Greece with beautiful plants. Dimitris & Roula could not have made us feel more welcome.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Prashant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible property with great management and friendly staff. We enjoyed every second of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with friendly staff
The staff is really amazing. There is pick up at the port which is really convenient. I highly recommend this hotel. The pool is a nice touch and the rooms are great, beautiful, very clean. I was lucky enough to have a view of the pool and the church on the hill. The location is perfect! My only gripe was that the bed was a little hard, but they indicated that that could be remedied. But I didnt bother.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff who were so accommodating to ensure my stay was exceptional…..it was a lovely spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Queennie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is nice and quiet hotel and attention to details for travellers need. The swimming pool is clean and a beautiful garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clyde, Rollingwood

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Words cannot describe not only the excellent accommodations and the amazing service we received prior and during our stay! First of all, this is a family-run hotel, where each family member contributes to its success. 1. We arrived by ferry, and Jiannis was there to meet us with his minivan to take us to the hotel. Our room was ready on arrival, and we got a tour and orientation to our room and the hotel. 2. The pool was immaculate, and right outside our door. 3. The rooms were spotless, with new mattresses and a/c that kept the room cool. 4, There was a free bkfst buffet every AM as well as food snacks and bar service on the covered patio next to the pool. 5. The hotel was very quiet and peaceful, and only a 5-minute walk to the town full of shops and tavernas. 6. Our room was serviced every day. 7. The staff was always available for questions and recommendations. 8. On our last day, even though checkout was at 11, we were allowed to stay in our room until 4:15, when the hotel minivan transported us back down the hill to the ferry terminal. In summary, I cannot imagine a nicer experience. HIGHLY Recommended?
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arni Pall

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Perfect stay
Exceptionally good service and nice and quiet environment.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning! Friendliest family run this place, it is a little piece of heaven in wonderful Folegandros.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gauri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time. Gorgeous hotel / surroundings / service / I can't rate it more highly - we will definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Dimitris on 19 Jul 2022
Dear Gauri, Thank you once again for choosing Polikandia Hotel for your recent stay at Chora of Folegandros Island. We hope that you had a pleasant stay and that you experienced to the full the genuine Cycladic hospitality. Our purpose is to make you feel welcome and at home away from home. We wish you have a safe trip back home and to see you again in the future. Best regards Dimitris

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and fantastic facilities. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Dimitris on 19 Jul 2022
Dear John, Thank you once again for choosing Polikandia Hotel for your recent stay at Chora of Folegandros Island. We hope that you had a pleasant stay and that you experienced to the full the genuine Cycladic hospitality. Our purpose is to make you feel welcome and at home away from home. We wish you have a safe trip back home and to see you again in the future. Best regards Dimitris

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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Excellent stay! Highly recommend
This hotel stay was absolutely fantastic! Demitris was a fantastic host and had excellent messaging. We spent a few days here as part of our honeymoon. The room was spectacular and overlooked the amazing pool. Very clean with excellent service. We will certainly be back. This hotel staff went above and beyond to make our stay special.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Dimitris on 19 Jul 2022
Dear Heather and Charles, Thank you once again for choosing Polikandia Hotel for your recent stay at Chora of Folegandros Island. We hope that you had a pleasant stay and that you experienced to the full the genuine Cycladic hospitality. Our purpose is to make you feel welcome and at home away from home. We wish you have a safe trip back home and to see you again in the future. Best regards Dimitris

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful property on the edge of the sweet town of Chora. Quiet at night so we got excellent sleep, but 1 minute walk takes you to the town squares. 1 minute to bus terminal so no need for a car. Buses; do not take the bus marked tourist as they charge more and they come 10 minutes before the buses marked 1,2,3,4. (1 goes to port, 2 to agali beach and 3/4 to Ano Merie) Loved Folegandros and it’s people. Staff at Polikandia are incredibly kind and let us stay late as our ferry was leaving late.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Dimitris on 1 Jul 2022
Dear Tina and Mark, Thank you once again for choosing Polikandia Hotel for your recent stay at Chora of Folegandros Island. We hope that you had a pleasant stay and that you experienced to the full the genuine Cycladic hospitality. Our purpose is to make you feel welcome and at home away from home. We wish you have a safe trip back home and to see you again in the near future. Best reagrds Dimitris

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful stay, we’re made to feel very welcome and looked after impeccably- would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Dimitris on 23 Jun 2022
Dear Josh, Thank you once again for choosing Polikandia Hotel for your recent stay at Chora of Folegandros Island. We hope that you had a pleasant stay and that you experienced to the full the genuine Cycladic hospitality. Our purpose is to make you feel welcome and at home away from home. We wish you have a safe trip back home and to see you again in the future. Best regards Dimitris

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is as beautiful as the pictures show and more! If you want to stay in a hotel that is extremely clean, well managed, beautifully maintained, charming and in a fantastic location minutes away from the picturesque town of Chora, then this is the place for you. We loved every minute of our time here. Dimitris and his staff are friendly, caring and very hospitable. The breakfast is delicious and the amenities are perfect. Our room was superbly appointed, clean and very comfortable. I cannot give this hotel enough stars. We cannot wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Dimitris on 23 Jun 2022
Dear Sheri, Thank you once again for choosing Polikandia Hotel for your recent stay at Chora of Folegandros Island. We hope that you had a pleasant stay and that you experienced to the full the genuine Cycladic hospitality. Our purpose is to make you feel welcome and at home away from home. We wish you have a safe trip back home and to see you again in the future. Best regards Dimitris

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful experience
Our stay was perfect: the location is great as it's right on the edge of the Hora but not in the thick of it; the rooms are quiet, spotless and each have their own balcony or patio; Dimitris and team go out of their way to give a wonderful experience, from free transfer to/from the port to complimentary masks, sanitisers and anti mosquito coils (along with all the usual amenities); there's a drinking water tap by the pool so can refill bottles (so less plastic!). A great base to explore this great island.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice Stay. Great service rest, Balconies in almost every room. Very comfortable with central location. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aurelien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would live here if I could!!
Our beautiful room with lovely terrace was so much more than we were expecting! The pool was a paradise and having breakfast outside by it was just exquisite. Everyone who works there is so nice and friendly. Best place to stay in Folegandros!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel with friendly staff
We loved our stay at Hotel Polikandia and even considered cancelling our plans to go to another island in order to stay two additional nights (we couldn't because the hotel was full). The staff was very attentive and friendly. The pool was beautiful and felt like an oasis away from the August heat. Our room was very comfortable and clean. We will definitely look to stay here again on our next trip to Folegandros.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Mart, Canada

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was great. It’s a great location. We liked it a lot. The only strange thing was that the hotel put coffee in your room only on day 1. After that- you have to buy it. That doesn’t make sense. Pretty sure we paid the same amount to stay there each night, so why don’t we get coffee on the next days? Seems like a silly cheap way to sour an otherwise great stay. For $150/night, you can give a couple nespresso pods.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I could not fault this hotel, it is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
Staff was very helpful. Nice pool. Ideally situated close to the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mr E.D

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Best Accomodation Ever.
Highly recommended ! The epitome of perfectionism in the most beautiful setting tastefully decorated & spotless Very friendly & accomodating family owned . Made us feel at home . Delicious breakfast & very good service . Have done a lot of traveling all over the world but rate Hotel Polikandia as one of the best .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a beautiful place. Friendly & helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Planning our next stay!
Beautiful little hotel with fantastic pool in a charming Cyclades town. Would recommend to singles, couples and families looking for somewhere to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Our stay was wonderful in incredibly charming hotel with beautiful gardens, great pool and friendly stuff. Fantastic location. Would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was, without a doubt, our best hotel experience in Greece. Before we even arrived, Rula and Dimitris went out of their way to welcome us and make our stay pleasant. Check in was a breeze, the facilities were gorgeous, and there was a welcome basket for us! The room was really lovely and homey, with many stylish and personal touches. It was hard to leave the gorgeous pool to explore the island. But, of course, the island was just another aspect of perfection here. Throughout our stay, the hosts checked in with us frequently to know if we needed anything. It really felt like we were guests in their beautiful home. No complaints. We would return to Greece just to stay at Hotel Polikandia! And for longer next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Polo, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming and impeccable
Beautiful quaint hotel in the Chora of Folegandros. A lovely island without the hordes of tourists that are destroying many of the more known islands. The hotel is beautifully kept. The pool is the core of the lovely gardens. Rooms are well appointed though small. Breakfast is generous and well displayed. Staff is kind and prompt to service. Hotel is 5 2 minutes walk from the bus stop and the beginning of the pedestrian zone. Close to all venues.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Family run hotel
Lovely setting 4 minutes from Pounta square, a lovely oasis clean, tastefully decorated, good breakfast, great snacks and homemade lemonade
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Pavlos, boston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
The Staff was amazing! Helpful in every way, It's a great location as well
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from MARIA on 7 Aug 2017
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, Surrey, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent honeymoon experience!
We had an amazing honeymoon at Hotel Polikandia! The staff were attentive, friendly and couldn't have been more helpful-- everything was seen to, from a welcome wine to a surprise upgrade upon arrival for our honeymoon. The room was stunning, the pool clean, and the all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast the most delicious and best deal on the island! There is nothing we would change from our week and would recommend Hotel Polikandia to anyone. Thank you to everyone who made our stay so delightful; we can't wait to be back next year for our 1-year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceeded our Expectations
Fantastic small island far from the overcrowded tourism of some of the other Greek Islands. The family owned hotel was beautifully appointed (the room, the grounds, the pool) and well maintained. A fairly extensive breakfast buffet was provided daily for a fee of 9 euro. Staff asked for feedback on the service and were quick to respond to guest requests. I hope we will be able to return to Polikandia again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Heidi, Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous pool - very relaxing place!
We loved our 2 nights here! I wish I stayed longer. After traveling a bit in Greece, Folegrandos was our place to relax and we did just that. The staff was very nice and helpful. The pool area is absolutely gorgeous and our room was very cute and clean. The town is very close by for dinner. They have food at the hotel where we usually had breakfast and lunch. I would come back to Greece just to come back to this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Response from MARIA on 17 Jul 2017
Hello Heidi! We are glad to hear that you had a great time at our Hotel. We hope to see you again soon!!! If you have time , you can also write for us on Tripadvisor. Have a great time wherever you are! Kind Regards, Polikandia family

10/10 Excellent

Cindy, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay!
Stayed here for 2 nights for our honeymoon. The hotel took note of our celebration and decorated our room with rose petals and wine. It was very thoughtful!! We requested a room on the ground level and was honored. It was a great decision..we had a nice sitting area in the front and back of the room, allowing us to drink wine and look out to the beautiful pool. No concerns with noises at all. Staffs were very helpful with direction and information. Not pushy at all about anything. We only utilized the breakfast for one morning as we didn't find a lot of local dishes at this hotel (compared to another hotel we were at in Milos). Since the hotel is so close to town, you can get fresh baked goods from the local bakery. Shower was very strong and very spacious on the bathroom. Highly recommended!!

10/10 Excellent

Margo, Calgary, Canada

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A fabulous stay!
I loved Folegandros from start to finish, but I was truly pleased with my pick of accommodation. Hotel Polikandia was perfect. I was doubly glad they let me extend my stay not once, but twice (the benefits of travelling in the shoulder season!) as I just couldn't leave. Skip the breakfasts and go next door to Pounta, but otherwise embrace all that Polikandia has to offer.

10/10 Excellent

Karen, W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel
Hotel is beautiful, rooms are lovely and very generous in size. The hotel staff are most welcoming and will do anything to help and assist. The hotel is in a great location, Folegandros is a beautiful place to stay, unspoilt part if Greece