Papillon

"This is a great hotel that is just set back from the main road, so close enough to everything but far enough away that it’s nice and peaceful. The hotel is lovely and clean, the pool is spacious with plenty of sun beds all day. Rooms are a good size, yes you have to pay extra for aircon, safe and taxes but that’s all clearly advertised so I don’t know what people are moaning about as they’ve chosen to make that booking knowing all of that! Staff were all lovely and helpful too. Literally the only slight negatives are that the water pressure could be a bit poor in the shower and the breakfast choices were limited but everything else was perfect."

"My family and I have just returned from a fantastic week in Argassi, staying at the Papillon Hotel, and wow – what a place! My wife and I had never visited Greece before, so this was our first experience, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better one. Our teenage daughters absolutely loved both the hotel and the area too. The Papillon may officially be a three-star hotel, but our experience was excellent from start to finish. The transfer from the airport was incredibly easy and took only around 15 minutes. When we arrived, the reception staff were friendly, welcoming and professional, making check-in completely stress-free. We stayed in rooms 421 and 422, which were spacious and spotlessly clean. The cleaning staff do an amazing job, and the rooms were kept to a really high standard throughout our stay. Yes, you do have to pay extra for air conditioning, and with two rooms this obviously adds to the cost, but we knew this before booking and had budgeted for it, so it didn’t come as a surprise. The pool is a great size and, despite visiting during the summer, it never felt overly busy or crowded. The whole pool area was always clean and well maintained, and the bar staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We definitely made the most of the two cocktails for €12 offer, usually enjoying a couple by the pool before heading out for dinner in the evening! If I had to find one small criticism, it would probably be breakfast. It was perfectly nice and there was something for everyone, but I personally would have loved a fresh omelette and pancake station to give it that little something extra. That said, I really enjoyed the fresh fruit options, and the breakfast staff were always cheerful, welcoming and friendly, which was a lovely way to start each day. The hotel is in a great location and, in my opinion, works equally well for families and couples. Despite being family-friendly, the pool area never felt particularly noisy or hectic, which made it really relaxing. Another big bonus is having Solesea Beach Bar linked to the hotel. It’s a lovely place to spend some time, and the Greek Night is definitely worth booking – we thoroughly enjoyed it. Overall, we had a wonderful holiday. For a three-star hotel, the Papillon genuinely exceeded our expectations, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. Argassi was a fantastic introduction to Greece for our family, and the Papillon played a huge part in making the holiday so enjoyable. My wife and I are already talking about coming back – which probably says everything!"

"We’re currently halfway through our holiday staying at the Papillon Hotel in Argassi and have been really impressed so far. The hotel is incredibly clean, both the rooms and all of the public areas. Everyone we’ve come across has been friendly, welcoming and helpful, which really adds to the overall experience. Our room is spacious and very clean. I’d seen previous reviews mentioning that hanging space is limited, and while that is true, it really hasn’t been an issue for us. There’s also a kettle in the room, but no tea bags or coffee are provided, so bring your own if you fancy a cuppa! There’s plenty of space around the pool, and the pool area and pool bar are spotless and well maintained. Breakfast is included in our stay and has been good, with a nice selection of pastries, fruit, hot breakfast items, cold meats, yoghurt etc...We also had lunch at the hotel pool bar one day, which was good. We’ve eaten at a different restaurant every evening so far and have honestly had good meals every night — there are plenty of great places to choose from in Argassi. The only negative, which I was already aware of before arriving, is that air conditioning costs an additional €10 per night. In the height of summer, we feel air conditioning is pretty much a necessity and, particularly during the peak summer months, we think it really should be included in the room rate. Overall, though, we’re having a lovely holiday and would definitely recommend Papillon. The cleanliness, friendly staff, pool area and location have all made for a very enjoyable stay so far. Looking forward to the second half of our holiday! 🇬🇷☀️"