“No wow factor but very satisfactory”

Very nice hotel, friendly staff but no frills. Location away from the main tourist centre but within easy walking distance of all facilities. Gave you more of the flavour of real Sicily. The only downside was the breakfast buffet which was very basic and lacked imagination. I would recommend the hotel but think that families should try to stay in the main tourist centre.

“Would definitely go back - great base”

Arriving late on a tuesday night, with rain and ash falling and tired after a long travel the staff were very welcoming and check in swift. The superior room was lovely with a proper double bed (not two twins pushed together), four poster, big bathroom with shower all lovely and clean and also a balcony with table, chairs and two sun loungers. Only small comment would be the drainage of the shower wasn't great, but it's only one small fault. Breakfast buffet more than suitable and pool lovely. I note comments about the area, but it's great and away from the "touristy" areas with links to station and buses.

“Average”

Hotel is clean and comfortable. The staff are not overly friendly but helpful enough. Breakfast was disappointing for a 4 start hotel. Some mornings many things had run out even early on into the service. The outdoor pool is very nice however, loud, annoying music is played continuously and the same music was played over and over again. The volume would go from loud to very loud at times. The type of music was not fitting for the type of guests at the hotel. The indoor pool and gym are not free, guests have to pay to use them and the hot tub was empty during our stay. It is an average hotel, other than the above, we were happy enough with our stay.

“Giardini Naxos - Hotel Dei Greci”

Well located multi cultural Hotel with efficient, friendly staff. Away from noisy end of the town. Great breakfasts, good pool, clean and tidy. Was a return visit. Hotel is being extended but do not know whether that will stretch the facilities and catering or whether as would appear likely it will come with its own. This is unlikely to be a factor until 2012 summer.

“Nice hotel and good location”

The Hotel was very nice and well located. It is undergoing some refurbishments so no bar available in the Hotel so if you want to relax over a drink after exploring Palermo then check if the refurbishment has finished!

“Had a lovely stay here staff were extremly helpfull and always made to feel welcome.”

The hotel is about a 5-10 minute drive uphill to Taormina which cost about 15-20 euro in a cab 1.50 on the local bus or the hotel runs a free shuttle a couple of times a day. Hotel was spotless the only down side that I could find was there is no tea/coffee facilties in the rooms and I wasn`t greatly impressed with the dinner time menu or food but with so many great resturants around this was never a problem! A fantistic swimming pool and a basic but good gym. I would definitely stay in this hotel again and the beach in Naxos is one if not the only sandy one that we came across! A beautiful place to visit and Yes I would definitely go back again!!

“.Quiet location”

We cannot fault the cleanliness of this hotel.Most of the staff were sufficiently polite and helpful with the exception of one or two members of the restaurant staff. Dinner in the restaurant was overpriced for what it was almost like canteen food and for all the fuss they make about their restaurant the choice was minimal. Its fairly formal status did not coincide with its food. The courtesy mini bus is ideal to get to Taormina but I found the driver a bit rude, he is ok if you are italian!! I was made to pushover to accomodate a woman who had not booked her seat thus meaning we had no seat belts in the back seat. Do not be fooled that the hotel is in Taormina it is in Giardini Naxos which is tatty with barely any pavements but it is traditional Sicily and is far cheaper than Taormina with so much character. The public bus service is very good and cheap and regularly goes to Taormina and back, do not get ripped off by the taxis. The hotel is up a fairly steep hill so if you have problems with walking you may struggle. On the whole an adequate four star hotel but the area is tatty.

“perfect short break hotel”

I booked becasue of the many favourable reports and these were confirmed by our stay. The room was a reasonable size with a day bed for my 10 year old and a good size bathroom. The breakfast was very substantial - we didn't eat in the hotel apart from that. Pool was lovely - it was busy of course but it was peak holiday time. Mainly italians here. Free shuttle up to Taormina was very useful.

“Great Location”

Well placed to get to Taormina - hotel runs limited bus service, but local buses are regular and cheap. Lovely pool, but often busy and little cramped at times. Reasonable choices at breakfast. Nearest beaches rocky and shingle - long walk to sandy beaches which were often dirty and crowded. Good choice of restaurants near hotel and tended to be cheaper than those in Taormina.