Valena Mare

Family-friendly guesthouse with beach bars and seasonal outdoor pool
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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Garden
View from property
Property grounds
Superior Sea view Apartment | Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Plaka Beach, Naxos, Naxos Island, 84300
  • Plaka Beach
    7 min walk
  • Orkos
    20 min walk
  • Mikri Vigla Beach
    13 min drive
  • Naxos (JNX-Naxos Island National)
    7 min drive

Room options

Premium Family Suite with Sea view

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 48 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Studio Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Plasma TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Plasma TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, Bathtub

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 21 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Sea view Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Plasma TV
  • 21 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury One-bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Junior Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Comfort One-bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Naxos

A family-friendly stay in Naxos awaits you at Valena Mare. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Plaka Beach and Orkos. Highlights at this guest house include 2 beach bars, and in-room kitchenettes and furnished balconies. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and beachside massages. At the guest house's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to rowing/canoeing and bike hire. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this Naxos guest house, you'll find Port of Naxos.

What's nearby

  • Plaka Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Orkos - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Agia Anna Beach - 11 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Agios Prokopios Beach - 12 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Mikri Vigla Beach - 13 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Naxos (JNX-Naxos Island National) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paradiso Taverna - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪3 Brothers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Santana Beach Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Goat In A Boat - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caya - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Valena Mare

Family-friendly guesthouse with beach bars and seasonal outdoor pool
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 beach bars, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. An area shuttle within 1 kilometres and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. A seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Valena Mare. The guest house can provide concierge services, a complimentary food/drink shopping service, and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

This Naxos guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 bars on the beach
  • Built in 2009
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Valena Mare offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

19-inch plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 1 kilometres
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch plasma TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 2 November and 30 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 100.00 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 7 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 7 (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in November.
  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Valena Mare
Valena Mare Apartment
Valena Mare Apartment Naxos
Valena Mare Naxos
Valena Mare Naxos/Plaka
Valena Mare Naxos
Valena Mare Guesthouse
Valena Mare Guesthouse Naxos

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Valena Mare?

Valena Mare offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Valena Mare?

Yep, Valena Mare has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Valena Mare?

Yep, Valena Mare is a short 7-minute walk from Plaka Beach. Fun beach activities include yoga, jet skiing and snorkelling. You can also find boat tours.

Does Valena Mare have a pool?

Valena Mare has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to November).

What makes Valena Mare a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Valena Mare.

Is Valena Mare family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and a playground, as well as highchairs and children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Valena Mare is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Valena Mare?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Valena Mare?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Valena Mare Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Everything was exactly as shown on pictures. We loved everything. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect gem of a spot tucked away in lush gardens within an easy walk to the beach. We loved the pool and the setting and the people working there couldn’t have been sweeter.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Property was well maintained, beautiful gardens, great pool. Elena and her team were on hand to help - their service was very good. The access to the nearest village (Platka) requires a bit of a walk approx 20 minutes, so it a car to get around is very important.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem
Valena Mare was darling. Our family unit was perfect for the four of us. The breakfast was excellent, the manicured grounds delightful and the pool was so refreshing after a long day at the beach. The walk to beach is about 5 minutes and there are 2 hotels with restaurants:beach clubs. Otherwise, the walk to Plaka area is about 20 minutes. Market and great restaurants there along with beach clubs. You will need a car if you want to explore the island further as 20 or so minutes from town. The staff was so welcoming and worked hard to meet every need. My only negative is that beds a little hard but that could just be my taste. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Robin, Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Secluded Gem
This was a beautiful little hotel with charming staff. While it is just a stones throw away from the beach it's far enough down Plaka beach that it's not as crowded as the other parts. There are two lovely beach bars right where you reach the beach. The hotel itself has a lovely pool area which is well maintained and is surrounded by trees and bushes unlike a lot of other accommodation in the area. The room air condintiong was wonderful and really needed. Things to be aware of: as with most of the island wasps (bees?) are a problem at meal times. The hotel does try and lure them away with an orange juice trap; no one in my group was stung. Google maps isn't completely accurate for this area so look for signs.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent place to stay
Loved Valena Mare! They were able to arrange transport for us from the port to the apartments as it's in Plaka which is a bit far from Chora. Elena greeted us and explained everything thoroughly about the apartments, the area, and what to do. She provided us with maps, names of good restaurants and how to walk to the bus stop along with the bus timings. As well, we were then given a lovely plate of fresh fruit and juice upon arrival in our room. The room and washroom were very clean, as was the kitchenette. Everything had been updated and the balcony views were perfect. Breakfast was simple but excellent and one of our wonderful hosts, George, was very accommodating and helpful. I would definitely recommend Valena Mare to anyone heading to Naxos.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

João

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Elena and George were wonderful! Very hospitable. We would recommend this place to our families and friends. We would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Louise, Hong Kong

Stayed for a wedding.
Was staying here for a wedding. First of all before we got there we were told that the hotel was overbooked and for the first night there was no room for us. They did arrange another hotel though. After finally moving over the room was of a decent size although quite basic. The pool is nice. The beach is about a 10 minute walk away. Staff are quite nice.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel close to the beach
Great hotel. The owners are great and very kind. They make you feel like home. Close to the beach.

10/10 Excellent

florin, bucharest, Romania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Thank you verry much Elena for the great experience in Valena Mare, all was how we expected.

8/10 Good

Tao, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great stay at Valena Mare
Very nice hotel near the beach in Plaka with a beautiful garden surrounding the property. Not right on the beach and a bit further from the best part of Plaka beach but a great solution nonetheless. The hotel owners were very helpful and their daughter Elena a gem.

10/10 Excellent

María Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente!!!
El hotel está muy bien mantenido y la limpieza es insuperable. La atención de Elena y de George fue perfecta. Nos ayudaron en todo lo que necesitamos!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maria Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Carlos, Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un lugar muy bonito para descansar
Las instalaciones del lugar son magníficas. Un lugar muy agradable para descansar alejado del ruido y de los turistas. A 5 minutos de buenas playas donde uno puede descansar. Sólo hay que estar atento de cómo llegar si no se renta un coche pues no es tan fácil el acceso en autobus y con las maletas. El personal muy amable y accesible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

NITAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Εξαιρετικό Ξενοδοχείο!!!
Πανέμορφα δωμάτια,πεντακάθαρα,χορταστικό πρωϊνό με καλή εξυπηρέτηση.Γιώργο ευχαριστούμε για όλα από τα Γιάννενα.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

MAXIME

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Petite pension sympa mais éloignée de tout
Charmant petite pension avec très peu de chambre pour garantir une certaine tranquillité. Chambre propre et fonctionnelle et le personnel a toujours été là pour nous lorsque nous en avions besoin. Wifi parfait et petit dejeuner copieux Cela dit, le bémol est le positionnement : très éloigné de tout et "mort" le soir.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ca2, Near beach, but 15min walk to Pertinos restaurant. 30min drive to town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and fantastic surroundings
Relaxing, cozy and short walk to beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service impeccable !
Service irréprochable. La mer est à 200m et le petit déjeuner copieux . La chambre et terrasses sont très grandes , mais la vue mer n'est pas exceptionnelle . La piscine et son jardin sont magnifiques Adresse où nous aurons plaisir à revenir

10/10 Excellent

Daniela, düsseldorf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schöne Anlage am tollen Strand Plaka
Hübsche Anlage, prima Pool. Als wir da waren wetterbedingt leider extrem viele Fliegen vor Ort. Tolle Aussicht von der Wohnung im ersten Stock! Umgebung ruhig und entspannt. Etwas abgelegen, aber der Spaziergang am Strand entlang in Richtung der ebenfalls tollen "promenade" von plaka ist sehr schön (15-20 min). Der Strand selbst ist nur 3 Minuten entfernt, nur kurz den Weg runter und sehr schön und entspannt. Auto oder Quad wird einem organisiert wenn gewünscht. Definitiv zu empfehlen um die Insel zu erkunden! Frühstück super und verhältnismäßig abwechslungsreich bzw Auswahl ist gegeben. Insgesamt also zu empfehlen für alle die ein ruhiges und hübsches Plätzchen suchen.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pésima ubicación
El hotel está muy lejos de cualquier servicio, con lo que es totalmente imprescindible coger vehículo para cualquier cosa. Además en el hotel no hay ni restaurante, ni bar, ni nada para comprar, ni siquiera un Sandwich por si no quieres salir de allí una tarde o noche. Los 20 minutos que aparecen en la descripción de distancia a restaurantes y supermercados realmente son 40 y andando por la playa, camino que evidentemente no puedes hacer por la noche porque no hay iluminación y tendrías que andar por la arena. Por todos estos detalles la información que se da del hotel no es real. Por otra parte el hotel está escondido hacia el interior en lo que podría ser una cuarta o quinta línea de playa pero sin nada delante, apartado por un camino de tierra desolado y sin iluminación que no es agradable por lo que no puedes ni salir a dar un paseo. Solamente en el caso de que utilices el vehículo cada vez que entres y salgas del hotel podría entender el alojamiento allí, aunque a otro precio claro.

10/10 Excellent

Helle, København

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super sted !!
Smukt (frodigt) og meget fredeligt sted. 3 minutter til skøn strand. Dejlig morgenmad. Lej bil, eller gå 15 minutter langs stranden, til busstoppested. Bus til Naxos by. Én gang i timen. Sidste bus afgår fra Naxos by 23.00.