Saint Andrea Seaside Resort | Naoussa, Paros, Greece

TripAdvisor – Travelers’ Choice 2013 Top 25 Hotels in Greece

Prior to visiting Paros, it took me a while to gauge the pros and cons of staying in Naoussa vs. Parikia, both main towns of Paros.  As mentioned in the past, Naoussa is a small, quaint, picturesque fishing village, whereas Parikia is a pretty town and where tourists generally prefer to stay.  Naoussa has less to do, whereas Parikia offers more to do.  I was torn between the 2 main towns, but I finally based my decision on hotel, and chose Naoussa.  My husband and I had the pleasure of staying at the Saint Andrea Seaside Resort where the owner – Nikos and his staff were so welcoming.  In Paros, the Saint Andrea is easily one of the best places to lodge.  I highly recommend it. 


Hotel Grounds


Indoor Bar + Lounge


Pool Area


Complimentary Full Buffet Breakfast… they had everything… sausage, bacon, omelets, pancakes, various breads, cakes, pies, cheese, fruits, cereal, and more!



One Bedroom Land (mountain) View Room


Bathroom


Balcony & View from Room


LOCATION
Kolymbithres – Naoussa
Paros, 84401, Greece
(naoussa)
 
WEBSITE
Saint Andrea Seaside Resort
 
RECOMMENDED STAY
at least 2-3 nights

VERDICT: 4 / 5
I really enjoyed my stay at the Saint Andrea, but if I had to do it all over again, I’d probably opt for a Sea View Room instead of a Land View.  Unfortunately, for me, a room with a “nice” view makes a big difference.  The hotels in Paros are not as pricy as Mykonos and Santorini, and since I went all out in Mykonos and Santorini, I wanted to cut back on cost where I could, hence I went for a Land View Room instead of a Sea View Room. 

The room overall was nice and I had a very comfortable stay.  As I mentioned in the past, when traveling to Europe consider staying at a higher star hotel because European hotel standards are lower than American hotel standards.  The Saint Andrea Resort hotel grounds are beautiful and the rooms are very nice, and they do meet Greek luxury standards.  

Additionally, the customer service at the Saint Andrea is impeccable.  The Owner, Nikos, and his staff made our stay very comfortable.  Since the resort is a mile away from the main town of Naoussa, the staff offers complimentary taxi service to the Airport/Port, Kolymbithres Beach, and Naoussa Town until 5 PM.  My husband and I took advantage of this wonderful service.  Also, keep in mind that in both Naoussa and Parikia, most of the major hotels are not typically walking distance to town, but rather a mile away.  In that case, you might as well choose a hotel of your preference and one that offers complimentary pickup/drop-off service at least part of the day.  Doing so will help you cut back on cost while you lodge in a nice hotel.  Overall, I had a fantastic stay and I would most definitely stay here again.

Pros:
Comfortable Stay
Impeccable Customer Service
Excellent Staff – very warm & friendly
Rooms w/Balcony  (huge balconies)
Spacious Rooms
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Complimentary Full Buffet Breakfast
Meets 4 Star Rating
Peaceful/Relaxed Music by the Pool
Complimentary Arrival/Departure Transfers to Airport/Port
Complimentary Taxi Service to Kolymbithres Beach & Naoussa Town before 5 PM
Staff Member walks you to your room

Cons:  
1 Mile from Naoussa Town  (most major hotels are about 1 mile away ~ very common)




Other Luxury Hotel Recommendations in Naoussa/Parikia 
Stelia Mare Boutique Hotel  (Naoussa)
Paros Agnanti Resort  (Parikia)

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