Nival Boutique Hotel

From the moment we stepped foot on Sifnos we felt welcome thanks to the amazing driver the Nival sent to pick us up. The rooms were tasteful and very comfy. The rest of the staff were friendly and helpful in arranging transfers, reservations, etc. Definitely recommend Sifnos AND the Nival.

This is a well-designed boutique hotel overlooking central Sifnos, within easy walking access into Apollonia village. The staff are incredibly hard-working and try their best to help you make the most of your time in Sifnos. The deluxe family room where we stayed was spacious and comfortable for us and our teenaged son, with nice beds and a powerful shower for sandy beach days. The only reason I do not give it higher marks are the following issues: -Given the price, the amenities were very basic. Shower gel came in half-full, unsealed bottles and smelled like dish soap. There were no notepads or other basic amenities you'd expect at a fairly pricey hotel. There was no full sized mirror in our room, no broom to sweep up sand, and when I asked for an iron I was told it 'wasn't available'. -The pool is only open from 11am to 7pm. Given that this was during a heat wave, these hours seemed especially stingy. I understand local residences are nearby, but Apollonia is a late night village with many families only leaving to have dinner at 9 or later, and noise coming from open restaurants and bars well after 10. With temperatures over 40 in the middle of the day, morning and evening are prime times to swim and enjoy the pool. I can't imagine why they don't allow longer pool hours, except for the fact that they are understaffed. -On that note: there is no hotel staff on site overnight. A fuse in our electrical fusebox started clicking alarmingly in the middle of the night, and when we tried to call the front desk, we were met with a recording stating to call back after 9. This is worrisome, especially if the electrical problem had been anything dangerous necessitating evacuation. As it was we had to put in earplugs and hope for the best. -When we tried to ask staff for help booking local activities, we found their suggestions to be overpriced and unsuitable compared to what we were able to find independently. This left me with the impression that the management or owners have agreements with friends or partner vendors and are taking a cut, meaning we are not being offered the best experiences available, but are being upsold for their profit. Again, I cannot stress enough that the staff are lovely, and NONE of these issues are their fault. They all did their best to accommodate us in any way possible, and were always friendly and polite. We ate at the restaurant one night, and the food was delicious. All in all, this could be a really special hotel that is not yet living up to its potential due to owner under-investment. It's the small touches that make a hotel truly special, and it wouldn't take much to push Nival Boutique Hotel to that level; instead, at the current price point and with the amenities and services available, it is simply a good (not great) hotel on a great island.

Our family of four (two adults, two teenagers) stayed here for three nights in a family suite. Great place, really stylish rooms with a beautiful view over the village and the ocean in the distance. Pool area was pretty, and there was a wonderful breakfast buffet every morning. And the walking path right behind the hotel was perfect to wander 5-min walk into town for the cute shops and restaurants. The hotel manager had wonderful dinner recommendations, too. Given we had a car (recommended on Sifnos to get to beaches and other villages), we appreciated the free parking at the hotel, too.

We had an outstanding stay at this boutique hotel. From the moment we arrived, until the moment we left, the entire staff made us feel very welcome and at home, always going out of their way to make sure everything was just right. The hotel itself is very chic and comfortable. We spent many relaxing hours around the pool, enjoyed our walks into the town, the many nice restaurants, and visiting the sights and beaches of Sifnos. Overall, a top notch experience! Thanks again for your kindness and for looking after us so well.

Fantastic service. People are lovely. Price is high for the accommodation which is good but small. Breakfast is great, pool is small and unheated. Two or three days max! Our room was at the top of the resort close to the main road but noise from the road was not an issue. Noise from our neighbours on the first night was.

We cannot say enough about our stay at Nival. The hotel is gorgeous, elegant, quiet and classy. The location in Apollonia is perfect; close to the center of town, and central on the island to make day tripping everywhere very easy. Most importantly, the service was exceptional. We will miss our new friends on the incredible staff most of all!