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Reviews of Bella Vista

Bali , Balíon, 74057, Greece

#8 of 80 hotels in Balíon

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Review score

Based on 46 apartment reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    6.3

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  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    8.0
    A great place for a short trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location, clean and tidy room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    10
    Hidden Gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Excellent hosts and accommodation. A hidden gem that is not only comfortable but also decorated in a true designer style, which is almost impossible for this type of accommodation. Excellent balconies and views from them.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    9.0
    Lovely stay, enjoyed every moment. Hope we can be back soon.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi was a little spotty, but it didn’t affect us too much.

    Great location, near to some beautiful beaches and nightlife. Room was spacious, very modern, well equipped with everything we needed and more and the room was extremely clean. The balcony was also nice and spacious to relax on and enjoy the view. Host was very friendly and accommodating to us.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is great - close to the beach, the excellent food tavernas and supermarkets, but also a very peaceful spot. A bid variety of different rooms is always clean and looked after. The hosts- Alex and Larisa, are very friendly, welcoming, and helpful - felt like family:)! A lot of holiday accessories ( sunscreens, towels, umbrellas, snorkelling staff, etc.) are available for free use! Great place overall, definitely worth the price - we are looking to come back next season:)

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was uncomfortable

    Property was very clean and very close to restaurants, bars, shops and beach

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    10
    Chill holiday location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Triple Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    We got the cheapest rooms with no balcony (but quite nice terraces chairs, table, and drying rack for clothes). Little terraces of those rooms are also the pathway to other similar rooms, so it was a bit awkward to pass between others having their morning coffee or evening snack to get into our room. On the other hand, once we got neighbouring rooms with our friends it was also fun to stop by at their terrace.

    We really enjoyed the location. Bali is a nice place in general - big enough to offer variety of good restaurants, sandy beaches (in plural), water sports and other activities (quad tours, day trips); small enough not to feel like in a big city. Bella Vista was a nice distance from the beach - close enough to walk down to the beach in swimwear or crab something quickly from the supermarket; far enough to muffle the sounds of the beach events (we saw open air cinema and a little traditional Greek music concert). Also, it is far enough from the main street, so there is no car/train traffic nearby. The owner was very hospitable. The place itself seemed a bit overly extravagant from photos (pink and blue rooms etc), but it felt quite cool when actually living there. The building is also nicely visible from the beach below. There were plenty of beach equipment that could be borrowed for free - especially nice for kids. If you come by car, make sure to approach Bella Vista from the North (turn left from the supermarket, approach from the side of Panoramiki Thea) even if Google Maps suggests a shortcut. There are some dedicated parking spaces next to the venue (that is rather exceptional around Bali). There are plenty of things to see nearby Bali (Melidoni cave, Reptisland theme park for kids, picturesque town of Panormos, Vossakos monastery etc). Also, Bali is a nice central place to explore the island further in all directions - for example, see the famous old town of Rethimno or have a rather quick transfer to the airport of Heraklion (with plenty of stuff around there such as the Knossos palace).

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 9 nights

    A nice accommodation! Well maintained, clean and the Apartment have a wonderful view of the sea, views over Bali from the generous terrace and close walk to lovely beaches. Larissa was very helpful! We can really recommend this accommodation

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Triple Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi wasn't working most of the time. They had multiple routers, and none were running very well. The shower is quite small; and during the 7 nights we spent there, the cleaning was done only once, including the change of towels. Despite all of these, it was an enjoyable stay overall.

    The apartment was spacious and clean. The beds were comfortable, and the hosts were very helpful. They also offered beach towels, sunscreen, and beach floats. The hotel was close to everything that you would need, restaurants, supermarkets, etc. We had a great view of the whole resort from the hotel, too!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    9.0
    perfect summer town
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    very good view.. good place to enjoy.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very homely environment, very cosy and well equipped. And an easy walking distance to Karavostasi bay for a delightful sunrise view :)

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2024

    10
    A welcome break in a beautiful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bella Vista is immaculate, with overwhelming views over Bali from a generous terrace, where we enjoyed our morning coffee and evening wine. The owners are kind, friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    10
    Bella Vista indeed
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed in Bella Vista during our vacation in September. The hosts are great people, very kind, always willing. The room was very spacious, very well equipped, nothing was missing. There is a washing machine in the common area that you could use free of charge. Beach towels, suncream, beach mattresses are also offered free of charge. The view from the balcony is breathtaking. We loved everything about Bella Vista and would definitely come back.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    10
    Enjoyed our stay very much. Alex was very friendly and helpful. The extras, like beach towels and accessories and sun cr
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location and it was very clean

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    9.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 16 nights

    Internet speed

    Almost everything

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    8.0
    Very nice terrace which made the vacation ten times better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Because we were with 5 people, two of the beds were put in the kitchen/main room. It’s not the biggest problem but on the picture it showed another room than what we got.

    It was nice to have a big terrace because we were with 5 people. The location and view were admirable and we made many memories. The airconditioning was very handy to have! Also, beachtowels, sunscreen, toys, floaties were all provided for us which saved us tons of money. Very nice stay!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Studio with no Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location, really cannot be better, all suited to the needs of someone who wants everything close by; warm hosts and a comfy room!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Nice view

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    9.0
    Very much recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room did not have too much light during the day but since you spend most of your time at the beach it is not a problem at all.

    The location is fabulous, basically 2 minutes walk from the beach. The restaurants around are also exceptional. The host is super friendly and you are also able to borrow beach equipments like umbrella, hats and towels.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Triple Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly hosts. The location of the hotel was great, close to two beaches and supermarket. The hotel offers many things for beach activities. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints. Just be aware that Bella Vista's stunning views come at the cost of scaling a long flight of steps from the beach, no problem for most but could be a challenge if your legs aren't the best.

    The location and view from the balconies over Bali Bay is incredible. The units are comfortable and efficient, equipped with everything you could need. The owners have an array of beach toys, umbrellas, inflatables etc. that saved us buying things and made a big difference to the children's experience. Very thoughtful at every level.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    10
    PERFECT!!!! INCREDIBLE!!! The best hosts ever.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Studio with no Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NOTHING

    The hosts!!!!! They were incredible and so helpful and upgraded our room for free!!! We love them so much.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2023

    8.0
    Clean apartment with all the necessary cooking utensils you need. You can also get swimming towels for free to lend and
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Studio with no Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean apartment with all the necessary cooking utensils you need. You can also get swimming towels for free to lend and a few extras were prepared for us in our room. You can see it's all made with love and the personal is kind and welcoming. I recommend!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2023

    8.0
    Stay was very nice for couple of days at attractive price, beautiful place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen and sleeping beds located in same place, poor bathroom, too small space for toilet and shower.

    Beautiful view and good location, nice balcony. Available beach towels, sun protection creams, beach toys.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2022

    10
    Great accommodation very close to the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Studio with no Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Alex, the owner, was very friendly and helpful. He offered us a room upgrade, which we really appreciated. The beds were very comfortable, the room was clean and had all the facilities. Great view from the balcony and you could even hear the waves; one of the best beaches is just 2 minutes walking distance. We would love to stay at Bella Vista again!

    Stayed in October 2022

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