Edem Hotel
150 metres from the sand in Platis Gialos village
About this hotel
Edem Hotel sits in the village of Platis Gialos itself, 150 metres from the sandy beach, with simply decorated, air-conditioned rooms that come with a fridge and TV as standard. Studios and apartments add a small dining table and kitchenette with an electric kettle and hobs, and some units split over two levels or come with two balconies for a bit more space. A minimarket and restaurant sit within 120 metres, useful for anyone who does not want to plan every meal in advance. Apollonia, the island's capital, is a 10-km drive, and Kamares Port is roughly 20 minutes away by car. Guests rate the stay 9.5 out of 10 here, and it is earned on a genuine sea view rather than a glimpse, the sort of detail that matters more on a small island than a long amenities list.
- Village-centre location
- Kitchenette studios
- Near minimarket
- Sea or garden views
Our take
Edem Hotel suits travellers who prefer a village address to a beachfront block: studios and apartments with kitchenettes in Platis Gialos, garden or sea-view balconies, and a sandy beach 150 metres away. I would pick it for a self-catering week with a car, since Apollonia is 10 km away and Kamares port around 20 minutes by road.
- ✓Use the nearby minimarket for breakfast supplies rather than relying on the hotel alone
- ✓Book massages in advance if interested, they come with a surcharge and are on request only
- ✓Allow the full 20 minutes for the drive to Kamares Port on ferry days, roads can be narrow
Why we love it
- 150 metres from Platis Gialos sandy beach
- Studios with dining table and kitchenette
- Minimarket and restaurant within 120 metres
- 10 km to Apollonia, the island's capital
Why guests love itEdem Hotel sits inside the village of Platis Gialos rather than on a resort strip, 150 metres from a sandy beach, so a family can walk everywhere. Studios and apartments come with a kitchenette, handy for breakfasts and snacks, and a minimarket is close by for the essentials. Balconies look over the garden or the sea. Apollonia is 10 km away and Kamares port about 20 minutes by road, so I would keep a car for evenings out and ferry days.