Recently stopped at the Gonatas, really clean and tidy, friendly owners and staff. It's rated as a 2 star but deserves 3 or more. Having looked around the island Agia Effimias seems the best area, couple of nice beaches/coves on the doorstep and a short drive to some must see places. Hired a car from a small place in the... More

Overheard on a boat trip – “The Gonatas is absolutely awful” – this by someone who definitely wasn’t staying there! Like most family-run hotels in the Greek Islands it is basic, but extremely clean. Bedrooms were cleaned every day of our 14-day holiday and bedding and towels were changed every other day. A full-size fridge in the room is really... More

Have just come back from a very relaxing 10 days and would return, staff v friendly and helpful especially Nicki who is lovely. Breakfast is basic but with good bread and cakes she makes herself. Nice pool with plenty of sunbeds. Rooms clean and adequate, plenty of hot water and a fridge in room. Agia Efimia is a quiet relaxed... More

A perfect location in one of the most attractive parts of the island. Ideal for couples. Would also suit families with children/teenagers who do not want kids clubs, night life, loads of activities but who enjoy walking, swimming in the sea/pool, cycling, boat trips, reading etc. Great food to be found in many of the local (and further afield) tavernas... More

This hotel is very good for a 2 star establishment. The rooms are clean, fairly big, plenty of room to move about. The beds were comfortable, and there were blankets in the wardrobe for chilly nights. There was air conditioning and a fridge you could keep drinks etc in should the weather be hot, as it would be in high... More

If you want a relaxing holiday (and your not taking the kids) this is the place for you. The Gonatas is a fab hotel with lovely family owners that always go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. The rooms were spotless, location fantastic, breakfast good and a lot of it (I had so many eggs that it... More

Our first stay at this wonderful Hotel which far exceeded our expectations. We were in a side room on the top floor with a partial view of the sea but offset by the daily sunrise, sound of goatbells making their daily pilgrimage up the hill, and the privacy of having a balcony that was not adjacent to any other. The... More

A beautiful location, fabulous view and very relaxing hotel. Staff exceptional and could not do enough to help. Rooms cleaned daily. Pool area clean and not too busy, they even did bar service to pool side. The hotel takes design inspiration from the pre-earthquake style and is well kept. Sea view room a must as views are spectacular. Would highly... More

We stayed at the Gonatas hotel for 2 weeks. We requested a sea view room and were given a side, groung floor room with ' a private terrace'. If you squinted hard enough you go just make out the sea through the other balconies and trees. The private terrace was a doorway with a dirty table and 2 chairs. The... More