Reviewed by
Melinda McDougall
Delightful little Paros has everything you could wish for from a Greek island: cubist white villages, tavernas spilling onto lively beachfront promenades, turquoise sea gently lapping golden sands. On a wild strip of its lovely coastline, near the pretty whitewashed town of Naousa, Paros Comfy Suites is a restful haven from which to soak up the blissful surroundings.
Rooms are spread across two levels and are perfectly positioned to catch the sunset and stare out into the blue. They are modern and minimal with dreamy beds and either your own mini-pool or jacuzzi, garden with sunloungers or private terrace. The outdoor restaurant-bar is the heart of the hotel, forming part of the landscape with its granite and whitewashed walls, bamboo pergola and clever picture windows that shelter you from the wind. Relax on the sofas while sipping a cocktail or enjoy a breakfast smoothie while listening to the sea lapping the shore. There’s a sandy beach a short walk away and the hotel has its very own private (but rocky) cove. Best of all, the team running the suites really do make you feel like you’ve come home.
Rooms are spread across two levels and are perfectly positioned to catch the sunset and stare out into the blue. They are modern and minimal with dreamy beds and either your own mini-pool or jacuzzi, garden with sunloungers or private terrace. The outdoor restaurant-bar is the heart of the hotel, forming part of the landscape with its granite and whitewashed walls, bamboo pergola and clever picture windows that shelter you from the wind. Relax on the sofas while sipping a cocktail or enjoy a breakfast smoothie while listening to the sea lapping the shore. There’s a sandy beach a short walk away and the hotel has its very own private (but rocky) cove. Best of all, the team running the suites really do make you feel like you’ve come home.
Highs
- The rooms with private pools or jacuzzis are gorgeous - definitely worth the extra cost
- Amazing sea views and a private cove for swimming and lapping up the sunshine
- 'Quiet hours' in the afternoon add to the relaxed vibe
- The hotel team are super friendly and full of insider tips
- Just a five-minute drive or a short cycle ride (bicycles available to borrow) from the magical whitewashed town of Naousa
Lows
- The outdoor spaces of the ground-floor rooms feel a little overlooked
- The evening bar menu is basic but one of the island’s best restaurants is a short walk away
- You'll need a car to get to the most idyllic beaches on the island
- No communal pool and no twin rooms
- An old power station nearby adds an industrial feel to the landscape
Best time to go
Paros is blissful in late spring and autumn (May-June or September-October), when the days are sunny but not too hot and the sea is warm enough for swimming. During high season (July-August), the beaches and roads are busy but the Comfy Suites will be a welcome oasis.
Our top tips
It isn’t advisable to drink the local tap water – bring a water bottle with a travel filter and cut down on all those plastic bottles you’d otherwise be throwing away during your stay.