Tarsanas beach

I had made a reservation at Tarsanas Studios through an online travel agency, but I had to cancel it unexpectedly. According to the cancellation policy, I was entitled to a complete refund of the amount I had already paid. However, I was surprised to find out that they actually charged me half of the price, which added up to 225 euros. This situation left me feeling extremely frustrated since I had followed all the guidelines of the cancellation policy and had expected to receive a full refund. Regrettably, this experience has made me hesitant to book with them again in the future, as I don't want to take the risk of losing money without a valid reason.

It's not luxurious by any means. The location is fantastic, right on the beach, which is a major advantage. The staff was friendly and helpful, but that's where the positives end. They advertised free beach access, but it's actually conditioned on a minimum consumption of 20€ per person. Since the beach is open to the public, it tends to get crowded during the day. The restaurant is quite pricey, and the food served there is of poor quality. The same goes for the drinks made at the bar, although the bottled drinks are alright, they are still extremely expensive. The parking spaces are not reserved for hotel guests, so if you leave during the day to run errands or explore the city center, you might struggle to find a place to park when you return. Now let's talk about the rooms. They are nothing like the photos. They were uncomfortably dirty, with mold in the bathroom and insects in hard-to-reach areas. The cleaning is only done once a day, and having just one older cleaning lady is not enough to ensure quality cleanliness. The towels are also only replaced every two days, and they don't provide separate beach towels. Although the room was advertised to have a kitchen, it was tiny and poorly equipped. This was especially disappointing since we had planned on doing most of our own cooking. We had to buy our own knives and borrow plates and utensils from the restaurant. They were kind enough to offer them, but it was still a disappointing discovery. The beach itself is neither too dirty nor too clean. Just be aware of sea urchins around the rocks, but it's nothing particularly impressive. Considering the price, we could have stayed somewhere a bit further from the beach and taken a short trip to this or other beach resorts nearby. I definitely don't think it was worth it, considering everything I've described above and the high expectations set by the mostly positive reviews and attractive photos.

I will give them one star because zero is not an option. Firstly, the rooms are extremely overpriced and do not resemble the ones shown in the photos. Upon arrival, we were shocked to find a dirty and disgustingly smelling room. The bathroom was infested with such large amounts of mold that it could sustain its own ecosystem. The air conditioning was broken, and when we asked for it to be fixed, the staff dismissed our concerns and claimed there was nothing they could do. However, the issues didn't stop there. Even if you pay for a hotel room, you are not allowed to access the beach unless you spend at least 20 Euros per person per day on additional purchases. But that's only half of the problem because the food and drinks are not only overpriced but also taste terrible in comparison to other restaurants on the same island that serve amazing food. The problems continue until the end of your stay when you are unexpectedly asked to pay a room tax that was never mentioned initially, and the staff couldn't provide a clear explanation for it. I do not recommend this place as it is far from luxurious and lacks cleanliness. If you want to avoid disappointment, please avoid going there.

While visiting the beach and tavern, we found the beach to be pleasant, but unfortunately the music was excessively loud, making it difficult for us to have a conversation. Hoping to grab some lunch, we decided to head to the restaurant, but were disappointed to wait for 20 minutes without anyone taking our order. Ultimately, we ended up paying only for our drinks and left. I wouldn't suggest this place to others.

This place is absolutely lovely! The beach is incredibly beautiful and well-maintained, plus the bar offers Wi-Fi connectivity.