Porto Kea Suites by Sandglass

This is more a 3 stars hôtel. It is very close to the road to Vourkari. We stayed 4 nights 3rd week of April. We had to pay 15€ of local tax on top of the room price. On top of that, we experienced a poor service. During two days we had not any hot water, and the last day the room service was not done. Very disappointing expérience compares to some other traveller’s mentionned.

Wow, an amazing stay. If you want a relaxing stay with great access to the port restaurants, very nice and spacious accommodation, wonderful staff, and an amazing breakfast. We love our time in Kea and Porto Kea Suites. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

We made a last minute booking in the junior suite expecting this to be a 5 star experience. It was barely a 3 star experience. The room was supposed to be comfortable for 3 adults but the 3rd bed was for children. There was no hot water and when we raised the issues, the response was even worse. No willingness to assist at all.

As it was pre-season it was very quiet, which we liked a lot. The hotel is built in a very nice style, low buildings with fine suites. Ours had sea view and overlooked the bay with the harbor. It was a pleasure to sit on the terrace and watch the sun come up and the town wake up, the ferries depart and arrive as well as the sailing boats and yachts. Our room was very clean and comfortable. The pool is great with comfi lounge chairs for relaxing and sun bathing. The beach is just across the road, not all sand but small pebbles. The water was clear but a bit cold for snorkeling or scuba diving. Later in the season it should be great. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful improvising snacks at the pool and fixing a nice vegetarian dinner. Also lots of help and information at the front desk. For us, a week was long enough. The island itself doesn’t offer a lot of entertainment until the water is a bit warmer.

I was on Kea during a holiday long weekend and didn't have the foresight to book Porto Kea Suites earlier. Regardless, I am so glad I did book this hotel. All staff members, from check-in, to house-keeping, to servers, to bar staff were exceptional in the thoroughness of service and their welcoming attitudes. The hotel is two stories-no elevator. Suites are set up as cottages, with either a covered porch or balcony. Rooms & bathrooms are quite large. Use the AC or ceiling fan OR leave the porch door & kitchenette window open for cool sea air. I had a marvelous stay! Delightful porch with table and chairs to enjoy the view and just relax.

Having a 5-star rating is not due to a beautiful location, nice rooms, polite staff, a good breakfast with freshly squeezed orange juice! These are features that many non-5-star hotels have. Having the 5-star ranking and charging almost double compared to others MEANS CUDDLING THE GUEST, MAKING HIM FEEL SPECIAL, all this IS ABSOLUTELY MISSING HERE! In the Aegean some 5 stars have for breakfast a table with 30 different types of Greek oil, others have an attendant who gives you an iced placemat by the pool: You feel UNIQUE! In this hotel there is no bellboy to take your bags and take them along the avenues or the stairs are to your room! On the pool there is no attendant to help you move the chair but only a waiter who asks if he can sell you a drink. There is absolutely nobody on the beach !! The reception closes in the evening and until the morning you are alone and abandoned! In the morning at 5 the water is just warm not HOT! You have to work hard to deserve the star (and a half) DROWNED in the Aegean Sea.