Danaides Apartments

This was the dirtiest, worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in. There were hairs and crumbs in the fridge, a Bershka label on the floor, stained sheets that weren’t changed once, and heavily soiled dishes among the cooking utensils. We had to ask for fresh towels, and the owner wasn’t willing to change them. The cleaner only came in to fold our sheets, which she put on top of her clothes. There were cobwebs and spiders all over the walls. Unacceptable accommodation. I can’t recommend it, and I’m amazed by the positive reviews.

The Naoussa bus terminal is right in front of the apartments, a five-minute walk downhill, with connections to the rest of the island. We stayed for 10 days starting June 25th, and the price for the whole stay was very reasonable. The centre is only a few minutes away on foot. The owner was kind, and the room was tidy, with clean towels each day and the bed made. It had a fridge and air conditioning, and the place was well kept in excellent condition, with a typical Greek atmosphere. Our only issue was the Wi-Fi. We entered the password but could never connect. We had a great time and highly recommend it.

Without a car, getting around means a steep uphill climb, and even a walk can leave you sweating. The rooms are smaller than they look in the photos, with beds close together, and there were no basic personal hygiene amenities. We were four people and had to hear each other using the toilet because its door was broken and wouldn’t close. The shower was under one square metre and had no curtain, so the bathroom flooded and, because that door wouldn’t close either, water spread into the room. There were leaves and grass on top of the extractor fan, and peanuts and hair under the beds. The owners had told us the sheets would be changed every two days, but that never happened. We also had no water, so we couldn’t bathe or cook. Only after two days, and complaints from several guests, did the owners call a plumber. The two owners were ironic with us and seemed money-hungry. They hadn’t given the cleaner proper instructions, and each day we came back to the same rubbish, including rubbish from previous guests under the bed. They also knocked on our door without any right to tell us that a group of four people of the opposite sex would be staying next door that day and to wait. It felt completely disrespectful. I don’t want to disparage the effort to maintain the accommodation, but I’d dissuade future visitors to beautiful Paros from choosing it if they need basic amenities, cleanliness, personal hygiene, peace and quiet, and a hospitable atmosphere.

We had a perfect stay, with excellent hospitality, lovely views, and good amenities. We recommend it and will be back soon.