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Really enjoyed our stay at Naxian on the beach. After the craziness of Mykonos, this was the perfect serene, relaxing atmosphere we were after. Though we were told the first half of August it was very very busy as this is the time Greeks take their summer holidays - so take note of this tip!||There is no reception, but we were greeted at the bar with complementary welcome drinks and our luggage whisked away to our room. The room was spacious and bohemian in decor, really lovely with a balcony and plunge pool with jets. It also had strong air conditioning which was very welcomed after a long day in the hot sun. ||The beach is across the street from the hotel and sun beds are free for hotel guests. We were told there was service from the sun beds, but we got there a bit later in the day so I don’t think there was as much activity going on and we only saw someone when he was telling us it was last call. We stayed on the sun beds until sunset two nights in a row - it was too magical to miss!||There are great restaurants within walking distance and we chose to eat in the hotel one night and got the catch of the day - it was excellent. The breakfast was made to order (no buffet) and superb, the coffee was strong. Service is slower, but this was fine as we were not in a hurry and enjoyed the leisurely meal. On our last morning we had to catch an early ferry and the kitchen kindly made us up some yogurt and granola to go. ||Getting around Naxos and into town is easy - just take the No. 9 bus which stops about a 5 min walk from the hotel and drops you in town / near the port. Runs every 30 mins. We used this often as it was €2 each way pp vs. €25 for a taxi. ||Overall, Naxian on the Beach is an excellent spot and we were so sad we had to leave it - highly recommend!