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Arrival

In order to reach Koufonisia from Piraeus (main port of Athens) the main routes are:

  • Daily by speedboat ship, the voyage takes about 4.30-5.00 hours
    The speedboat starts its service around June 10 and last until September 10.
  • By Ferry, three times a week with a journey that lasts at about 07.30 -08.00 hours. Its schedule is throughout the year (winter - summer).
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  • There is no airport in Koufonisia.
    The nearest airport is on the island of Naxos, performing domestic flights to/from Athens. The flying time from Athens to Naxos is about 40 minutes. From the port of Naxos, there are almost daily connections to Koufonisia.

The local ferry “Skopelitis” departs daily (except Sunday) from Naxos to Koufonisia and the other islands of the Small Cyclades.
For more information about the ships and ports of departure to Athens,
please contact the companies Hellenic seaway - Blue Star - Seajets.

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By speedboat from Piraeus or by plane at one of the nearby airports (Naxos- Paros - Santorini - Mykonos) and from there by a local speedboat to Koufonisia. Please contact the agencies of these islands of your choice to inquire about routes and times of the routes.
Of course. We expect you (and we return you) out of the boat in the port of Koufonisia, driving you to the hotel's (with a green Mitsubishi Space Van) reception, where a cool freshly squeezed juice awaits you, an individual informational map with all the beaches, destinations, attractions, restaurants, etc. and a comprehensive briefing of the island by the staff of our reception.
There are frequent daily connections with local tourist boats, buses, etc.
Unfortunately not, since in our quiet little island car or motorbike rental is not necessary.
Of course. Let us know so a bicycle will awaits you in the garden.
The longest distance is at about 45 minutes away.
Not recommended from our side to add any extra cost on your vacation.
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In all Cyclades there are some days (winds of July-August (northern summer winds).For these days, you cab use our protected clear and deep pool that gives you the option not to miss a day of your swim and sunbathing with a refreshing drink of your desire. The reverse flow swimming pool with ozone therapy is at your disposal.alt text
Of course there are summer connections.
Please contact with the agents from the island you want to come from.
Island

Walking around, trekking and hiking. We are a peaceful island, a paradise on earth with many famous guests...

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No discos and clubs. Only young fellow bars, unique restaurants, art exhibitions, music nights etc.

Of course. Please contact reception to help you.

It is the island rural physician with doctor and nurse throughout the summer.

 
Hotel

At 100 meters you will find the boats for the beaches and at 120 meters the stops for the buses, taverns, etc.

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Water is from our tanks and brand new every June. We empty and disinfect the entire pool as if it is the first time that comes to service. We do not keep the water from previous years (usual phenomenon in hotels with swimming pool). The water is strictly monitored on a daily basis for free residual chlorine, TDS physicality, clarity, etc. from our graduated and certified partner as public health supervisor.

The quality of our breakfast is our benchmark. Nutrition experts, traditional fresh products, unique recipes next to our pool is what we offer.

Greek, espresso, French, traditional tea etc. and only special products in cooperation with the supervision of the world champion of Greek Coffee, Stavros Lambrinidis.

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We created the hotel with a minimal design, with elements and aesthetic of the modern eras of the 50s and 60s with handmade structures of the Scandinavian Design to Architects. We chose from 85 different handmade art paintings (Pop Art, Classic and Vintage) if you want to choose during your stay. Ask for to our reception.
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alt textUnlike the usual habit of most of the hotels to have more buildings and rooms, we have reduced the number of our rooms in order to increase the size of our gardens. We have unique rocky gardens, many bougainvilleas and many birds arriving and smoothly awake you in the morning and salute you in the afternoon.
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We have basement rooms but we do not rent them to our visitors.

We are located just inside the town, to a dead end street near the central coast and near all the places you can visit.

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We are legitimate hotel (with living room, breakfast, pool, gardens, reception, TV room and computers, etc.) and not just rooms or apartments and studios. We chose from the 28 rooms we had to keep only the 23 to offer space and quality to our guests.
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Payment

Via internet from our site, with direct contact to our reception or via the Booking.com.

Yes, according to the law, we precharge a legal 20% (instead of 25% prescribed by law) of the total amount of all the nights.

As provided by law. "Whoever ordered rooms to be used for a predetermined period of time and finally did not use them for all or part of the period, he shall compensate the hotelier with 50% of the price agreed for all the period did not use them. However, if the client informed the hotelier before 21 days, he is exempt from the compensation and the hotelier is obliged to return any deposit received.

With your credit card or with cash at the reception at the departure day..
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Of course you can pay with cash at the official currency of our country.

By Credit Card or with a Bank Transfer.

Of course. We are the first on the island we started paying by credit card.
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Rooms

Our different rooms overlap in size the hotels of our category and its standards in Greece.

In the Quadruple room, there is a Double, a Single bed and a sofa bed.
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We are very proud of the quality of sleep in our hotel and it is confirmed in written to all the reviews. We are certified by Coco Mat because wherever your body will be rested only to natural materials, nothing plastic or metal over or in our ecological mattresses of orthosomatic technique adapted to the needs of all statures with pillow menu available and top mattress for optimum support and relaxation. The pillows with natural rubber flakes for a better support of your neck creates a soft nest for the head. Sheets exclusively with organic cotton for unforgettable dream sleep.
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No. Generally, there is a similar layout to our rooms, strictly Single rooms and sometimes we offer Double rooms for Single use, subject to availability.

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For us, the privacy and uniqueness of our visitors are of a great importance. The safety and privacy are perfectly assured as we offer in EVERY room not only sound insulation - reinforced security doors with electronic smart cards, wooden glazing windows, mosquito screens for a bioclimatic use, etc. For your personal valuable things, there is in every room a Digital Safe. 
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Of course. All the rooms have excellent soundproofing and the whole hotel is strictly non-smoking.

We have no 2 bedroom rooms in our hotel, so the beds are in one room but with excellent layout and comfort.

We NEVER provide basement rooms respecting our customers, although we have a few available. All our rooms have many steps above the ground, with a large private balcony or terrace, surrounded with trees, with view to the garden, our pool or to the sea.
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Of course with a traditional pergola or terrace with an arch in the trees by the pool etc.

Although we love animals very much (we have a Yorkshire Terrier and a Cocker Spaniel) our hotel rooms do not accept any pets. Each room is made with the strict-thorough cleaning and controlled practice by our HACCP certified partners (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points), ventilated and gets the sun from our north-facing windows. Although your beloved pet may clean and tidy, for us is not enough for our next guest.
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Cleaning is strictly on a daily basis by our experienced staff and changing linen day by day.
We strictly use ecological cleaning and certified recyclable products. Arriving to our hotel, your individually sealed towels and our unique holistic cosmetics will await you on your bed.

There are six rooms by the pool, visible from your bed if you like.
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All the beds are provided by Coco Mat, which guarantees the best possible sleeping experience.
Very few hotels in Greece have the certification of Coco Mat, as we chose to procure the entire sleep system. Mattresses, pillows, sheets, towels, etc. are with no plastic or metal parts so no thread is possible to get in contact with the body of our visitors. No even to be mentioned that none of our mattresses have any independent springs or old fashioned way of supporting your body. Everything is eco and with 100% of high quality cotton for a perfect sleeping experience.
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We believe not, since the hotel is next to the sea, not in the middle of the island and has no source of contamination near him. Except that, all the rooms and areas (room-bathroom windows) are fully protected with brand new (2016) mosquito protection screens so you can sleep with an open window if you wish.

Each room has a silent minibar with cool water.
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All rooms are equipped with brand new (2016) independently controlled a/c, with ionization system, pollen filters and quiet eco mode.
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We do not emphasize only in appearance but mostly to whatever satisfies the strictest requirements of our visitors, with minimal design and only with the award winning Coco Mat and Ralph Lauren furniture collections, mirrors made with shipwrecks woods, unique style of the 50s and 60s eras with handmade structures and original paintings, TVs of 32 inches LED HD Ready and Direct Telephone line, internet access not only of wireless signal (Wi-Fi) but wired as well (LAN) for those who wish not to receive any radiation. Ask for your cable from the reception. Stable power supply throughout the hotel and the rooms with voltage stabilizers to protect any of your device. (mobile phone, tablet, laptop, etc.).alt text A completely silent minibar with cool water in each room. Finally a choice of 85 different handmade art paintings (Pop Art, Classic, Vintage) if you want to choose for your room during your stay.
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All our bathrooms are comfortable with minimal architecture, using cement and handmade wooden furniture and a glass entrance door in the shower. Your shower in glass cabinets with water drops to embraces your body as if you are in nature while raining. alt textWe have collected the rain during the winter days in our autonomous underground reservoirs, something unique in the island, so you have pure rain water with no salt (a very common phenomenon in the Cyclades and our island) for your bath. The cosmetics for your bathroom are ecologically holistic cosmetics renowned by Apivita and Korres with multiple beneficial effects, with respect to the body and the environment. The hot water is ensured by solar heaters of the latest and ecofriendly technology for 24 hours a day. alt textOf course the bathroom has a wall mounted hair dryer with shaver socket and handcrafted solid wooden furniture. After your bath, sealed bathrobes by CocoMat with 100% of high quality cotton and with ecological biodegradable detergents in modern washing machines – dryers awaits you.
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Some rooms and all our public areas are accessible for our physically challenged guests

Accessibility