We loved Lagaria Palace. It starts with the staff - led by Manolis, they were all extremely friendly and helpful (recommended Thea Thalassa restaurant, overlooking the beach, which is very good). The location is fantastic - a short 5-minute walk from the center of Afythos, a beautiful small village filled with gift shops and Taverna's. The hotel is fairly new (three years old as of 2017), super clean, and has spacious rooms, a nice pool, parking, and is a good value for money. I highly recommend this hotel and will certainly return if back in the area.