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Golden Sand Hotel

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
On the beach
Junior Suite, Sea View | Balcony view
Property grounds
Travelers bask in the Chios sun at Golden Sand Hotel, starting each day with a complimentary breakfast buffet. Relax by the refreshing outdoor pool or enjoy the coffee shop/cafe. Garden barbecue grills and convenient luggage storage enhance the experience.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Sea View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Karfas, Chios, Chios Island, 82100

What's nearby

  • Karfas Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Megas Limnionas Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Citrus Museum - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Chios Port - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Castle of Chios - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Chios (JKH-Chios Island National) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Perivoli - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Απόμερο (Apomero) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Karatzas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪My Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Verano - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Golden Sand Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Citrus Museum
Located close to Chios Port and Castle of Chios, Golden Sand Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, laundry services, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and barbecue grills
Room features
All 108 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Blackout drapes/curtains and window screens
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and April 13.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Property Registration Number 0312Κ014A0091700

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Golden Sand Chios
Golden Sand Hotel Chios
Golden Sand Hotel Chios/Karfas
Golden Sand Hotel Hotel
Golden Sand Hotel Chios
Golden Sand Hotel Hotel Chios

Frequently asked questions

Does Golden Sand Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Golden Sand Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Golden Sand Hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

How much is parking at Golden Sand Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Golden Sand Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Golden Sand Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Golden Sand Hotel located?

Located in Chios, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Citrus Museum, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chios Port and Castle of Chios. Nea Moni Monestary Unesco World Heritage Site and Çeşme Marina are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Golden Sand Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 153 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, big, and very nice for the amount you pay per night
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is in a perfect location. Close to airport and town situated on the beach. Limited parking is available but when they have events like weddings etc the parking is non existent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Aspasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beach is on property. Numerous lounge chairs were broken and needed replaced.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

MELTEM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location of the hotel was so nice however as many other hotels or buildings in island the building was so old. However the rooms and the hotel in general was clean. The breakfast was poor. We did not have the chance to swim in sea or pool due to poor weather conditions. The staff was so kind and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Mithat

Disliked: Staff & service
Our room is so old furniture bed and the bathroom is so bad room number 127 view is good room is terrible like 1974 but we are 2023
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

john

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty old needs to be redone from top to bottom Everything is very old and dirty AC is controlled by the main office and it’s almost not existent. Waist of money! Never again in that hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ciydem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mooi familie hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel is well located with restaurants and beach right near. The staff is very helpful and friendly. The restaurant manager, Dimitros, gave us a best choice of the fish restaurants in Lagade, where we enjoyed a lot the local food. Rooms are outdated and should be renovated, but it didn't affect our great stay at this hotel. By my opinion, if you are going to Chios, it is the best option to stay due the beach and pool. The breakfast/dinner/supper has a lot to choose from and the service is highly rated. Overall, we had a good time and will return to this property if will be back to Chios.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

I liked the location and the staff. I would have given 5 stars but the rooms need the furniture updating and I didn’t like the bathroom, it is old and needs also updating desperately.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent sejour au golden sand Hotel

Accueil parfait, chambre confortable avec vue sur mer, douche a moderniser. Petit dejeuner parfait et personnel tres aimables. A recommander.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff are great, but it looks and feels like the owners have not spent a cent on it since it was built in the 70’s. So, it is tired. There’s nothing wrong with it - it is clean, staff are friendly and efficient, but it is not up to modern standards.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Özlem

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

İyileştirme

Temizlik kötü değil aslında. Sadece tadilat anlamında rötuş ihtiyacı var. Temizlik o yüzden görünmüyor. Mesela küvet kaldırılmalı, perdeli olunca temizlik belli olmuyor. Genel anlamda çok beğendim. Özellikle resepsiyon çalışanları daha ilgili olması gerekiyor. Ben kendim de hizmet sektörü yöneticiliği yaptığım için algı da seçiciliğim fazlaydı belki😊 Kahvaltı da açık büfe düzeni daha şık olmasını tavsiye ederim. Bunun için para gerekmez, ufak dokunuşlara ihtiyaç var. Masa düzeni daha düzenli olmalı ufak dokunuşlarla ve değişikliklerle.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Okan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendly staff made us feel right at home, and the beautiful beach was the perfect place to relax. The property was clean. While we would have appreciated more sunbeds, our overall experience was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

ahmet Hakan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is very good at sea side. Beach and sea very good but Hotel is very old and neglected.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sinan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kaldığımız oda çok eskiydi, kapılar kapanmıyordu. Banyo çok eskiydi.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Didem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hemen önünden kalkan otobüslerle merkeze çok rahat ulaşıyorsunuz. Taksi kullanırsanız 14-15 Euro tutuyor. Deniz sığı ve kum, çocuklu aileler için harika. Kahvaltısı güzel çeşitli. Çok fazla Türk misafiri olduğundan çay demlenirse çok güzel olur. Otel eski yenilenmeye ihtiyacı var. Banyodaki duş perdeleri, musluk, duş çok eski ve bakımsız. Havuzun temizliğine dikkat edilmesi gerekir.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located , very nice hotel with pool and beach access, good breakfast and excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

zafer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is fine for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hasan saygin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oda eski ve biraz rutubetliydi onun dışında bir sorun yoktu.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
This was our third time at this hotel. The rooms and plumbing could use some updating. Has parking but if the hotel hosts private events which happens often parking is definitely a problem!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mehmet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Eski otel, eski mobilyalar, ama temiz

Otele vardığımızda bize çok kötü bir oda verdiler, çift kişilik yatak istemiş olmama rağmen iki tek yataklı oda idi. En önemlisi oda çok kötü ve ağır kokuyordu, yatakların karyolaları, pencereler dolaplar çok ama çok eski idi, kokunun sebebi de buydu. Sonra odamızı değiştirdiler ama yine çift kişilik yataklı oda değüldi, orada 1 gün kaldık sonraki günler için odamız yine değişti. Plajda şemsiye çok yetersiz, şezlonglar çok eski. Otel temiz ama çok eski, malzemeler yenilenmemiş. Kahvaltı yeterli idi. Personel iyiydi. Konumu merkeze biraz uzak
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ioakemia Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with a pool and beach in close proximity.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very European. Not the same as American, but we were in Europe to be in Europe, not to be in the US. The food was amazing, we had to wait for food, but when it came, it was consistently worth the wait. We would return to Golden Sands Hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely enjoyed my visit to Golden Sands Hotel. Beginning with the excellent staff communications, and their personal welcome, and continuing with the room accomodations, and the pool overlooking the beach. I was there for a wedding party, and I was very happy with my hotel choice. As a solo "senior" woman, it is important to me to feel safe, to know that someone cares about my comfort and well-being. This is all true at the Golden Sands Hotel. I recommend it highly and can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Yavuz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Otel şehir merkezine uzak bir konumda. Havuz ve plajının olması güzel. Kahvaltı güzeldi ama akşam yemeğinde çeşit azdı. Odalar temizdi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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