Folegandros Island Hotel Polikandia This was the 2nd. island of a 4 island hopping experience and what a brilliant find! And why should I tell you? Because Demitris and the... read more rest of the staff deserve the recognition. 1. Collection and return to the port complimentary. 2. Beautiful 1st floor room with a wonderful view of the pool and church, from a great room, framed by bougainvillea. 3. Really nice breakfast from the buffet taken sitting around the pool. Loads of great coffee. 4. The pool is surrounded by colourful exotic flowering plants. 5. And everything spotlessly clean. You have to see it to believe it! In addition, we took a package to include breakfast (recommended) and a car. The main town is a very short walk but we wanted to explore the island. We could have taken the bus but wanted the flexibly of a car. Every morning the car boot was loaded with clean beach towels, beach mats and parasols. Every restaurant recommendation was a winner. Every beach and points of interest were spot on. A word of caution: most of the beaches are a walk from the main road and some of the unmade roads down to beaches are steep. But the rental car managed OK. One place Agali is worth mention because it’s an easy drive and served by the bus. It has some great restaurants and water-taxis that service beaches along the coast with spectacular views.... Folegandros Island
Hotel Polikandia
This was the 2nd. island of a 4 island hopping experience and what a brilliant find!
And why should I tell you?
Because Demitris and the rest of the staff deserve the recognition.

1. Collection and return to the port complimentary.
2. Beautiful 1st floor room with a wonderful view of the pool and church, from a great room, framed by bougainvillea.
3. Really nice breakfast from the buffet taken sitting around the pool. Loads of great coffee.
4. The pool is surrounded by colourful exotic flowering plants.
5. And everything spotlessly clean.
You have to see it to believe it!

In addition, we took a package to include breakfast (recommended) and a car. The main town is a very short walk but we wanted to explore the island.
We could have taken the bus but wanted the flexibly of a car.
Every morning the car boot was loaded with clean beach towels, beach mats and parasols.
Every restaurant recommendation was a winner.
Every beach and points of interest were spot on.
A word of caution: most of the beaches are a walk from the main road and some of the unmade roads down to beaches are steep.
But the rental car managed OK.
One place Agali is worth mention because it’s an easy drive and served by the bus.
It has some great restaurants and water-taxis that service beaches along the coast with spectacular views.

An anecdote:
One evening we were leaving the hotel for dinner and there was a sign on the gate warning us
that it’s a festival day and celebrations could go on until the early hours (and did).
But there were ear plugs available in reception! More

  Amazing stay!! Everything was perfect.
Dimitris arranged a transfer for us on our arrival day and on our return. The hotel is incredibly beautiful, well located from there you can... read more go by walk to the centre we here there is plenty of restaurants, coffee and shops,
The room was spacious very clean, we got fresh towels everyday, terrace is being cleaned every evening. You can find everything you need in the room.
The pool is beautiful. Honestly the best hotel, the best services in Folegandros!
Huge thank you to Dimitris and Yanis.

  What a wonderful place to stay! Such pride is taken by Dimitris and Yianni in providing kind, professional and unpretentious hospitality. We especially valued the local knowledge Dimitris shared to... read more help us make the most of our time in Folegandros.

The pool and grounds are amongst the prettiest, cleanest and well maintained we have ever seen, but somehow this happens quietly behind the scenes. They also offer cars for rent which were practically new and very clean. Breakfast offerings are high quality and plentiful. We look forward to returning one day.

  I’ve written about 300 reviews on TA. While more are restaurants than hotels, I doubt I’ve given higher praise to a property than this one. First, the island. Folegandros... read more does not have the cruse ships of Santorini & Mykonos, it is also far calmer than an island like Paros. This is an island to get away and decompress, read (write), swim and relax. The pace & vibe are laid back. (Largest # of visitors are French.) There is no nightclub here, and visitors are older than on other islands. One indication of the hospitality of the island & the hotel: in Santorini & Paros, hotels arrange for your 3rd-party pickup for 25-30€, an outrageous sum for 10-minute drives (my only major complaint). This hotel picks guests up at the ferry terminal. The friendliness of the hotel is evident at all times, like you are part of the family. The pool is surprisingly large & attractive, and really “glows” royal blue at night. There are plenty of shaded lounges and chairs & tables around the pool. The hotel is always ready to prepare a coffee or fresh OJ or lemonade. The rooms surround the pool & are very large, with a patio out front looking at the pool. The Nespresso machine in the room is a surprising bonus. There’s even a little patio off a “back door,”. where you can listen to the bleating sheep. The lighting options in the room... I’ve written about 300 reviews on TA. While more are restaurants than hotels, I doubt I’ve given higher praise to a property than this one.
First, the island. Folegandros does not have the cruse ships of Santorini & Mykonos, it is also far calmer than an island like Paros. This is an island to get away and decompress, read (write), swim and relax. The pace & vibe are laid back. (Largest # of visitors are French.) There is no nightclub here, and visitors are older than on other islands.
One indication of the hospitality of the island & the hotel: in Santorini & Paros, hotels arrange for your 3rd-party pickup for 25-30€, an outrageous sum for 10-minute drives (my only major complaint). This hotel picks guests up at the ferry terminal.
The friendliness of the hotel is evident at all times, like you are part of the family. The pool is surprisingly large & attractive, and really “glows” royal blue at night. There are plenty of shaded lounges and chairs & tables around the pool. The hotel is always ready to prepare a coffee or fresh OJ or lemonade.
The rooms surround the pool & are very large, with a patio out front looking at the pool. The Nespresso machine in the room is a surprising bonus. There’s even a little patio off a “back door,”. where you can listen to the bleating sheep. The lighting options in the room are terrific.
The little (main) town of Hora is 1-2 minutes away. (Note: There’s a town named Hora-& pronounced Chora-on many Greek islands.) the cliffside lookout of the sea & other islands is the first place you reach. I never did check it out at sunset . . .There are 6-8 terrific restaurants “in town,” tho’ it’s really not a town. More a village. Some have more traditional Greek emphasis, some focus more on Seafood.
Surprisingly the restaurants & specialty shops (charming, creative merchandise) are open til midnight. I went to the Gelato store at 11:30 pm.
While the hotel serves a good breakfast (til 11am!) there are a number of cafes with great breakfasts & lunches nearby.
My only suggestions are minor & don’t detract from a solid 5*. First, I would add a night light in the bathroom. While the (main) bedroom has many light variations, the bathroom has only one night one. Second, while the little bottles of shampoo, cream, etc. are attractive, they generate a lot of throwaway plastic bottles. More & more hotels are putting attractive & refillable dispensers in the shower. Helps the environment. Finally, you may want to check ferry schedules when you plan your trip. While nearby Santorini is reached easily, my only ferry to Paros was a 7-hr trip on a hi-speed boat that made 6 stops along the way. The day before I could have gone far more cheaply on a slower boat that took only 3 hrs-only one stop.
If you want to “step out of the fast lane” (of life) for a few days (or weeks?), Polikandia on Folegandros is the answer. Combining it with a visit to Santorini provides a sweet balance. More

  Dimitris and the entire staff make your experience in Folegandros comfortable, welcoming and memorable. The hotel itself is beautiful, the pool area is delightful and relaxing and your walk... read more into the center of town and all it has to offer is only steps away. The beautiful church with the serpentine path on top of the mountain is in clear view. The hotel offers pick-up and drop-off service from the port, and Dimitris even let us stay in our room beyond the check-out time since our ferry wasn't until 4pm. We will most definitely return to the Polikandia Hotel, and we truly didn't want to leave!

  We got a great welcome from owner / manager Dmitrios. Our room was fairly spacious with a balcony overlooking the pool and with great views of the beautiful Church on... read more top of the mountain.

The hotel has a great location just 2 minutes walk from the bus stop and similar distance from the centre of Chora.

The hotel has a minibus to take you from and to the port which is handy when you are laden with luggage.

A few nice touches....welcoming complimentary bottle of wine in our room when we arrived and complimentary bottle of water when we were getting into the minibus heading down to the port following departure.

There was a great range of food available for breakfast and it was honestly the best I have seen.

Overall, We would highly recommend and hope to go back at some time in the future. More

  We absolutely loved staying at Polikandia Hotel. The customer service was outstanding. We got free pick up and drop offs to the ferry and there were so many small thoughtful... read more and generous touches that are too numerous to mention. We also were given an early check-in and a late check out to align with our ferry times which was very generous. The hotel is in a great location with awesome views and a beautiful pool. We loved staying on this island because the customer service all round and the authentic Greek experience really made this a great holiday.

  I have been meaning to write a review for a few months now. We had the most wonderful stay with Dimitris and his lovely Family back in June. We couldn't... read more have felt more welcome and nothing was to much trouble, Dimitris even changed the mattress for us. The Hotel grounds are beautiful, the staff are so quiet as they clean the rooms and they always wait until you having the great breakfast. Dimitis gave us a great deal on an upgraded room and car rental too. The Hotel is so convenient to the village and we never tired of the great restaurants and good food. When we went to our next Island it just did not compare and we were sad to leave.
Thank You Dimitris and Family....Kieran and Debbie Healy

  My wife and I were guests here for a wedding on the island, and it was truly a memorable experience! This is a family-run hotel, and the pride that they... read more take in the service, the food, and the experience is obvious.

We were met at the ferry terminal by the hotel’s minivan and driver and quickly transported up the hill to the hotel. The rooms were spotless and the A/C kept us cool. The lovely dining area is located next to the pool where we ate our breakfast every morning. You are only a 3-minute walk to the town, filled with lovely tavernas and shops. On our last day, we were allowed to stay in our room until 4:15 pm when they provided transportation to the ferry terminal.
HIGHLY recommended! More

  A lovely family run hotel in Folegandros. Dimitrios and family went over and above to make the stay comfortable. They offer free transport to and from the port.... read more You can also rent a car directly at the hotel - complete with beach umbrellas and towels. The grounds are beautifully maintained and provided a very relaxing stay. Our room was a classic Greek island room - very comfortable and clean. The breakfast was homemade and delicious. It is in a perfect location in Chora. We loved everything about the hotel and can't wait to return.

  Polikandia exceeded our expectations in every way. The pool/grounds are picturesque, and the location is perfect for exploring the town centers. It is a family run business with the charismatic... read more Dimitris at the helm. Each morning we enjoyed the traditional Greek buffet breakfast with regional teas, fresh squeezed juices, and more. During the day we had poolside drinks and amazing burgers/salads. The rooms were charming, spacious, and comfortable. 12/10 recommend Polikandia.

  If you are looking for a family run, authentic greek holiday in a smaller sized hotel then Polikandia is an absolute treat. Dimitris, Roula, Janis and the rest of... read more the friendly staff are extremely hospitable and a lot of attention to detail is given to keep the hotel looking pristine 24/7. The home cooked breakfasts are delicious with lots of choice (even for a fussy 8 year old!). Lovely pool, sun loungers and umbrellas for days spent relaxing at the hotel. We were travelling as a family of 2 adults and one child with my parents (aged 78 & 83). Dimitris arranged a lovely quiet room for my parents and we stayed in probably the best room of the hotel which had its own patio and roof top balcony overlooking the majestic Church of Panagia. We also had to amend our booking at short notice due to a last minute flight change and Dimitris More

  Beautiful small hotel in a perfect location in Chora. The hotel is very clean and well maintained. The staff (Dimitris and all the others) welcomed us in an exceptional way... read more and this level of service continued for all our lovely stay. The communication with Dimitris was easy and already before our arrival he was very responsive to our questions. The rental car service was provided by the hotel (with fresh beach towels included daily) making the experience very smooth and at a very fair price. The room was very cute, with all the needed amenities. Breakfast was excellent. The swimming pool was nice and well taken care of. We were thankful for Dimitris letting us use it on our last day while waiting for the ferry.
We definitely recommend it!!!! More

  A very clean, well organized and cozy accommodation for our 5 nights stay! Very welcoming and friendly staff that took a lot of care and paid attention to detail. The... read more transfer from and to the port was arranged for us, as well as the rental car and fresh beach towels daily. The room was very comfortable and clean with a small balcony facing the very nice pool. Great breakfast with homemade baked goods! We were also given great tips by Dimitris on where to go and what to do around the island which we highly appreciated! Excellent location within 2 minutes walking distance to the beautiful center of Chora.

  We had a wonderful stay! The room was immaculate and comfortable, and the owners could not have been more hospitable and accommodating. Our room had a lovely village view. ... read more />
The location: Super convenient to the village center, shops, and restaurants. Also a quick walk to the bus stop for additional adventures to beaches and other parts of the island.