We stayed here for 3 weeks in July. Because it was my Husbands birthday during our stay we had requested an upper floor sea view room. When we were given the key, we checked but they said they were full and couldn't move us. However, the room that we were allocated was spacious and well equipped but before we could even open our cases the receptionist came up and said they had another room. This was number 26 which was situated at the side of the hotel but did have a view of the sea.
Breakfast is cheese, meats, jam etc with plenty of fresh bread rolls and two types of melon. The staff and/or owners of the hotel are both friendly and helpful, in particular Aspa who usually manned reception. Because the hotel does not charge for the sunbeds on its part of the beach, other people (especially the locals) would reserve them so you needed to get up really early to ensure you didn't have to go next door to Pine trees (6 Euros) or Orion (5 Euros). Look out for the fishing cat on the beach outside the hotel!! There are lots of fish in the sea and if you throw pieces of bread for them, a grey and white cat will appear and fish for them by the side of you - this never ceased to amaze everybody that saw him.
The hotel itself was spotless, rooms were thoroughly cleaned every day and linen changed every couple of days. The position of the hotel is excellent, a short stroll from the harbour where you can find all the tavernas. Starting from the North end of the harbour, a few of the best are Mistraili, Panorama, Il Sapore (fantastic Pizaas) and Mamma Mia. There are lots more but over the three weeks we went back to these again and again.
As far as prices are concerned, we never paid more than 45 Euros for an evening meal which included drinks beforehand, a couple of starters, main meals and a carafe of house red so I wouldn't call this expensive at all. It was around 7 Euros for a large beer and a gin and tonic at most of the bars on the front.
It is well worth taking a trip on the ferry to Meganisi, It is 1.90 Euros each way and you can either get off at Spilia or Vathy, have a leisurely lunch and get the afternoon ferry back or just stay on for the ride.
If you want to be a bit more independent, hire a boat. The best place is Trident Boat Hire, situated at the South of the resort (just past Mamma Mia) and have excellent boats. A 30hp boat will cost 50 Euros per day excluding fuel but you can explore the coastline and find a deserted bay perfect for snorkelling. Fuel is on the expensive side - back in July it was around 1.74 Euros per litre but well worth it.
This was our 6th year in Nidri staying in various places and this was the best hotel so far. We will definitely be back next year
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