Hotel Emerald

The emerald studios are up a very steep hill from the main road. There is a choice of two ways to reach it but it is hard work in the hot weather. All the staff were very friendly and polite. The room was basic, typically Greek but very clean and it does need a bit of updating in bathrooms. The view from our balcony was stunning, great to sit and have a coffee in the morning sun. Overall a nice place to stay.

Lovely apartment and view. Room and linen kept clean all week. The pool was across the road and was average size and wow what a view. However the pool was not very clean, my husband and other guests would use the pool net to clean it while the bar man watched. We also had to move table and chairs to make room for sunbeds, which we had to get ourselves and whete the expected to put away. If I had been on my own I wouldn't have been able to have lifted them from the pile. The bar ran out of stock, even water which is much needed in the beautiful Greek sunshine 🌞. My Hubby has never really wanted to be a pool attendant, however he did a good job. 👏 With a bit of TLC and maybe some extra greek charm I am sure the pool area could be fab, some lunch time food and drinks would be a bonus, especially as the walk up th steep roads is a task in the heat. My hubby and I would go to Thasous again but would try different accommodation as a pool is an important part of our holiday along with all that is on offer.

We had a stressful start. We booked with Tui last minute as in less than 48 hours before we left. We bagged an amazing deal. The journey was great and the Tui Rep excellent on the airport transfer. We arrived at about 2 pm and it was sweltering. The manager Villi showed everyone to their rooms and then looked at us puzzled. She had no-one left on her list and she said she was full. She re-assured us she would get something sorted. She showed us to the pool bar and advised the bar man to give us some drinks. It took two hours and she was then given authority to give us one of the non Tui rooms. The room was small and very basic and had no windows save for the patio door and no other access. From chatting to other guests they had rooms with a front door and a window in the bathroom. We also had a shared balcony where guests next door could access our balcony and we had no choice but to cross a neighbour’s balcony to get out. So all in all not a great start. However, the views from the balcony were stunning. The rooms were clean, a little tired and very little equipment but I think if you asked the staff would do all they could to help. The towels were changed every other day and the sheets mid week. The pool area is nice with sun beds and umbrellas. There was always space both in the shade and the sun. The prices at the bar varied. Fairly well stocked and they installed a draft beer fridge while we were there. Please note that there is a really steep hill to and from the Emerald studios so don’t book if you have mobility issues unless you are happy to get a taxi. Also I wanted to mention the wasps at Golden Beach. When eating out we were plagued and the restaurants did their best lighting ground coffee. Mid week we discovered if you eat out after dark the wasps are gone. So my top tip is eat out later. Overall we had an amazing holiday. The staff at Emerald were lovely and the room provided what we needed. The TUI details don’t mention air conditioning. You can book it for €7 a day.

All in all excellent value Rooms are basic but clean and sufficient for your holiday Shower has no curtain or screen but has a shower tray with drain There's is a drain in bathroom itself For excess water Pool and bar area is good Views excellent Is it a walk up hill to apartments we did it twice a day no problem we are in our 60's Overall great stay

Just spent a lovely week here. We have stayed at many budget apts in Greece over the years so we knew what to expect for the very competitive price and were really happy with our studio apt. I guess though if you are used to more upmarket places it would be a bit of a shock! The room was basic but a reasonable size with a very generous sized balcony - and oh my goodness what a stunning view across the perfect curve of the bay to thickly wooded mountains. Breathtaking. The price you pay for the view is the much reported steep road up from town - but it isn’t actually that far - we got used to it and we are no spring chickens. The bathroom is indeed a wet room really but tbh I’d rather that than a grubby shower curtain flapping round me. You just have to aim the shower carefully, no big deal. The kitchen area was very tiny and basic - even frying an egg for breakfast was a logistical challenge so we took to having a fresh spinach pie on the beach for breakfast with a coffee and a juice from one of the tavernas - problem solved! Though I have to say a tea towel and bottle opener would be welcome. It was all really clean, the cleaner came every day and sheets and towels were changed twice in the week we were there. Comfortable bed, and the excellent WiFi was a big plus. The bar is nice enough but we chose to go down into ‘town’ most evenings. This end of golden beach is just lovely - real old school Greece, the loveliest beach with clean, soft sand and sparking clear water, with several really friendly tavernas. No jet skis, no nightclubs or karaoke bars thank goodness. We had an absolutely fantastic time and we will definitely come here again.

Very nice place room was OK very basic but doable no toaster but gave us a breville towels sheets changed regularly the pool had flies wasps in it which you expect from the greenery but I o ly saw someone with a net twice so that was poor safe in room and Aircon to be paid for the hill is very steep hard work had to stop 3 times so for that reason wouldn't come back