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"The first thing to say is that the staff - ALL the staff - were lovely! Any and every request was dealt with cheerful good humour & efficiency. The whole place is also kept immaculately clean, even down to spraying then pressure-washing the (v comfortable) sun loungers by the (excellent) pool. Thank you to everyone at St George, we had a really great stay."

"This hotel is beautiful, very clean and wonderful staff. It's close to shopping, the beach is right across the street, lots of great restaurants and the hotels restaurant is very good as well. Highly recommend this hotel! "

"We stayed two nights at Calilo and I honestly don’t even know where to start. This place is stunning. From the moment you walk in, you’re surrounded by crystal-clear water, golden sand, and these incredible cliffs — it’s like a dream. We learned while we were there that it took 20 years to build Calilo, and you can feel it in every detail. The whole property is full of artwork, hand-carved stone, and beautiful mosaics. It’s not just a hotel – it feels like you’re staying inside a gallery blended perfectly with nature. We travel quite frequently and this is arguably the most beautiful hotel we have ever stayed at. We received a complimentary room upgrade and loved it! It had a ‘pond’, which was really a private pool and a terrace overlooking the beach. Just gorgeous! The staff deserves a huge shoutout. Every single person we met was friendly, genuine, and went out of their way to make sure we were happy. From little surprises in the room to great tips about the island, it felt like they really cared about our experience. The bar manager and tender went above and beyond - even blending fresh mango just for our drinks! Calilo isn’t just a place to stay — it’s an experience. We left feeling completely refreshed and already planning when we can come back. If you’re thinking about it, book it. You will not regret it. We will definitely stay for longer next time!"

"We had such a lovely stay. We loved the area very much. It took only half an hour to walk to the nearest villages where we had access to the 5km long Plaka beach. A beautuful beach is also very close to the hotel which we visited often. "

"Outstanding property and staff!!! We will be back! "

"Staff was incredible, rooms were kept clean, and the breakfast options were great!"

"Wonderful place to stay, easy walk to the beach, breakfasts included!"

"Perfect stay "

"Convenient, friendly, comfortable. Ground floor room sometimes a bit loud very early AM but otherwise no issues. "