Hydrea Exclusive Hospitality

Excellent hotel - perfect location, close to the beach and to the port. It's very classic, tidy, and clean. Service was welcoming and generous (late check out, fresh beach towels every day). Delicious breakfast with fresh ingredients. There are only 8 rooms, so it feels quite intimate and isolated. Highly recommended ! Couple things I would add: 1. Kettle in the room for tea and coffee. Since coffee and tea are at a cost after 11AM and only served until 7PM, it doesn't encompass the time one would like to have one... We found ourselves many afternoons chilling in the room with a desire for a cup of tea or coffee, which is quite standard, to have the ability to make your own at any given moment. 2. More shade - the beautiful terrace of the hotel looks over the port, but since it is so hot during the day, it is nearly impossible to sit there with no shade...there are umbrellas but they aren't always open, and even when they are, it is not best directed to block the sun.

Hydrea Hotel is a true gem for the island. It is located in a magical spot with a view of the beautiful, picturesque harbor of Hydra. I can't decide if I am more enchanted by the hotel's morning view towards the endless blue of the sea or the moment when the sun sets and I gaze upon the illuminated Hydra. The building's construction is truly impressive, and I must admit that every time I visit - this being the third consecutive year - I always feel the same sense of awe for the details in its interior design. The high-ceilinged spaces and the wonderful carved ceiling are truly works of art. Hydrea fully meets all our expectations for a hotel in Hydra. It offers easy access, beautiful view of the sea and Hydra's town, the architecture and the decoration are reminiscent of the charming captain's mansions of Hydra. Additionally, we have all the shops, restaurants, and bars at our fingertips to enjoy our strolls. The best part is that within just a 5-minute walk, we could already be at the sea, enjoying our swims at Hydronetta. I cannot fail to mention the welcoming feeling that the accommodation's staff exudes, and Ilianna, the owner, who is the brightest jewel of the hotel, winning our hearts from the very first moment with her warm smile. We will now visit Hydra often, feeling that we have our place and some friends here waiting for us. Hydra, I love you!! Hydrea Hospitality team, thank you very much for the countless moments of relaxation and tranquility, and for the wonderful view that we never tire of admiring!! There is nothing negative to comment on..

The hotel is in a fantastic location right near the port and some great swimming spots. The rooms and lovely. However, the service was poor. A few examples include: Every day when we left our room they would come into our room and turn the aircon off. As it was 37 degrees during the day, we wanted to come back to a cool room after being out for lunch etc. Each day we asked them to stop doing this and each day they continued. On one occasion I had a 7.30am work call and asked to order a coffee to have while I did this call. They said they were unable to make coffee before 8am - crazy in a luxury hotel at these prices. Every day the barista got my coffee order wrong despite ordering the same thing every day for the duration of our stay. The girl on the front desk was quite rude and unhelpful. She claimed a few times it was just that she didn’t speak English well (which seems concerning given most of the guests staying speak English) however at other times it seemed to be clear she just wanted us to get out of the hotel each day and not ask for assistance for things like reservations for restaurants. In the end we organised things ourselves. On one day the tour guide we had organised for 7pm had called the hotel to cancel and they had not bothered to notify us - we got to reception at 6.45 only then to find our tour was cancelled It’s a shame as the hotel itself is lovely (however I would not recommend it for older guests or those not strong and fit to do lots of stairs - the main staircase is very steep and long - I’m in my mid 30s and found it hard to do each day in the heat. There’s no alternate access). I do hope they improve the service in future if the expect to charge the prices they do for this hotel.