Ancient Iron Mine
Ancient Iron Mine, Γεώργιου Κουλούρη, 840 03 Απολλωνία, Greece- Made
- Mine
Compare nearby stays with similar location, guest experience, amenities, and class.
Luxurious Accommodation
Within 300 meters of Kamares Beach in Sifnos, the Cycladic-style Xerolithia offers air-conditioned units with private balconies or patios. Each room and studio overlooks the Aegean Sea or the garden and includes modern amenities like a TV, mini fridge, and en-suite bathroom.
Convenient Facilities
Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast by the pool each morning and grab drinks and light meals at the on-site snack bar until late. The hotel also provides free Wi-Fi, a pool with a sea-view terrace, and a bus stop just 20 meters away for easy exploration of the island.
Ideal Location
Located just 500 meters from Kamares Port, Xerolithia offers free transfers to the port and is close to Platys Gialos Beach. With free on-site parking and proximity to Apollonia, this hotel is the perfect base for your Sifnos adventure.
Book your stay at Xerolithia now for an unforgettable island getaway!
Check-in from
12:30 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
Sea View, Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
19 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 1 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
26 sqm
Mountain View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
22 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Get answers about amenities, policies, and more — e.g. “Are pets allowed?” or “Is parking available?”
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Location. How it’s nestled on the hill. The decor.
Nothing
Heerlijk verblijf gehad! Kamer was prima, lekker bed en alles eigenlijk wat nodig is. Het uitzicht op de haven maakt het af wanneer de zon onder gaat. Zwembad was ook heerlijk en ondanks de straat niet gehorig. Al met al top!
Great location with an amazing buffet breakfast with a view. The hotel staff were also very friendly and helpful. Also plenty of parking on site which is always a plus.
Brilliant location Lovely huge balcony Cleaned daily staff very helpful Got picked up and dropped off at the port Didn’t expect that
Lack of kettle in the room But that’s a personal preference for making a cup of tea when getting up
Staff and location
bar
- breakfast was very good. - ceiling fan was convenient. - pretty sunset view from pool
- wifi connection was poor. - staff asks you to trash toilet paper in a separate bin which is pretty disgusting (just think about smell). Argument is the small pipes of the island could get clogged with toilet paper. - no beach towels were provided. - bathrooms too small and lacking hangers.
Fantastic hotel, friendly staff, great breakfast on the patio, beautiful sunset views with a pool open for it, ideal location, only 5 minute walk from Kamares. We were collected from the port by the hotel staff and dropped off. The whole stay there was 10 out of 10.
Nothing, we loved it.
Πολύ όμορφος χώρος και σε πολύ καλή τοποθεσία!! Η θέα ήταν καταπληκτική, η εξυπηρέτηση άψογη και το πρωινό νόστιμο και πλούσιο!! Επίσης το δωμάτιο ήταν καθαρό, καθώς καθάριζαν καθημερινά και με αλλαγή πετσετών!
Personnel très gentils et attentionnés. Établissement super propre et bien placé.
Très belle vue de notre terrasse et situation juste à côté du port. Personnel très aimable. Navette assurée du port à l'hôtel. Piscine très agréable.
Υπέροχη θέα, το πρωινό εξαιρετικό, και κάθε μέρα διαφορετικό.
Όλα υπέροχα
Ottima colazione, bella posizione. Tutto molto bello. Accogliente e una bella vista dalla stanza . Un consiglio aggiungerei qualche appendiabiti a muro in stanza
Peccato per le tende. Entra troppa luce nella stanza già al mattino presto. Difficile fare buio, tende e persiane insufficienti .
The hosts & staff were lovely; the place is perfectly located with the most amazing view and a bus stop just at the doorstep.
Amazing location. Beautiful sunset view from the hotel and yet just a short walk to town.
Loved the accommodation – great location, very comfortable and peaceful, away from the crowds. The view was beautiful, and the room design had a stylish yet simple feel that we really appreciated. Breakfast was good, and the staff were very friendly and genuinely caring.
wifi wasn't good in the room
Everything
Nothing
Amazing views from the balcony. Great location as it’s a 5 min walk down to the bars and restaurants. Nice small pool to relax around, and a free pick up/drop off to the port.
House keeping was everyday but they left bedding for us to make and change the bed ourselves, and apart from changing the bins couldn’t actually see what they did. Also none of the sheets actually fitted the bed, and the bed was not very comfortable. Having to pay for a coffee at breakfast if you had more than two was odd. No blackout curtains so blinded by at the sun at sunrise, and as there’s no shade on the balcony at all, so it was impossible to sit out there in the morning as the sun was already too strong. Also a kettle would have been nice. One last small detail was that we had a message to say if we let them know when we are arriving they will collect us from the port. I replied but received no reply. I resent a few days later incase it hadn’t gone through, but again no reply, so we were unsure if we were going to be picked up. As it turned out we did get picked up but why not let us know!!
Top notch all around
Water was a bit cold
Amazing stay for one week! Loved the peace and quiet of the island, the fantastic view from the pool and the terrace, the closness with the port and bars/restaurants of Kamares, and the kindness of the hosts and personel (thanks Yoana for the lovely attentions)
Nothing, I would come back without hesitation Just the hairdryer has very weak power so it was time for a brushing break ! Otherwise bring your own :)
I was really appreciative for the daily coffee that was made to my liking, highly recommend getting a Freddy espresso- it’s even better than the coffee shops! Really enjoyed the balcony, the comfort of the room. They gave me a softer pillow after requesting one. The pool and views were great and I loved staying in this location on the island.
More counter space next to the sink for toiletries would be great.
Simply the best hotel of my life! The view from the rooms is breathtaking, the hotel is peaceful and quiet, I felt truly in heaven during these days in Sifnos. My room was beautiful, clean, simple and sophisticated at the same time. The staff is friendly and they helped me with everything I needed.
Everything was perfect.
A gorgeous hotel with great views, lovely staff and amenities. A good buffet breakfast too! Highly recommended.
My room had a wonderful sea view and was great for watching the sunset. Great breakfast and lovely staff
Nothing really, but I guess the bathroom could have a shelf to place toiletries on
What a find the property is excellent well located for a short stroll to the beach and restaurants. The room tastefully decorated and exceptionally clean - our room had the most breathtaking view of the beach we almost didn’t want to leave in the evening to eat preferring to watch the sunset. The pool was the added bonus and breakfast was great. Can’t wait to go back thank you.
Nothing
We liked the modern finishes..was very clean and a lovely pool. Being able to walk into town was a huge plus. Great pick up service from the port on our arrival.
I feel there should have been a few more sun loungers around the pool to accommodate guests.
Good selection at breakfast, good views and an easy walk into town.
Could do with a couple more power points in the room.
Lovely apartments, cleaned daily. Great breakfast and very friendly staff. I definitely recommend staying here!
Pool area and location . Special thanks for the lifts from and to the port which were really appreciated. Also special thanks to the wonderful lady ( I didn’t get her name🥴) who was on breakfast /pool area who made the most wonderful cakes and couldn’t have done more for you, a total gem .
Possibly more shelf space in the bathroom
Perfect location Room new and super clean The view is amazing as well the breakfast
Nothing
We had an absolutely wonderful stay here. The property was spotless, beautifully maintained, and very easy to navigate. The location was ideal—close enough to the port town to enjoy its markets, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, stores, and beach, yet just 10–20 minutes from some of the most popular beaches, churches, and charming villages. It’s a humble yet polished place, with everything that truly matters. And the view? Simply incredible. Staff & Service The staff truly made our experience unforgettable. The owners have assembled an amazing team—genuinely warm, professional, and welcoming. We especially want to mention the lovely woman who prepared the breakfasts. She brought the warmth of a Greek home to a hotel with every interaction. Her cooking was delicious, and her kind heart made every morning feel extra special. Breakfast & Snacks Breakfasts were a delight, with eggs made to order (don’t miss the omelet!) and a great variety of options. The frappe and cappuccino quickly became our favorites. And the little snacks we were given with our beers—while common in Greece—felt like thoughtful, above-and-beyond touches. Extra Touches We appreciated the daily housekeeping and fresh towels, including beach towels that were refreshed daily if needed. The included transfer from the port was a fantastic perk and made arrival and departure stress-free. Parking was also a breeze, with spacious and easily accessible spots. Major Bonus was they accommodated us with a late check out— thank you! We can’t say enough good things about our stay. Thank you for having us—we hope to return again soon!
I loved everything.
This was such a nice to place to stay at. We loved the breakfast and having that in the morning in their shaded patio above the pool was so peaceful. The rooms were clean and well taken care of, and the family was very hospitable and welcoming. Would recommend staying here.
Beautiful hotel and friendly family staff. Very clean and super breakfast. We loved our stay, thank you ☺️
No iron
Fantastic location close to the port, beach & bus stop. Beautiful sunsets and lovely little patio area to sit and dream. Pool area is very nicely appointed.
It would have been great to have a kettle in the room.
Amazing place to stay! The view, the staff, the breakfast, the room 👌🏼
Xerolithia is perfectly positioned in Kamares. Outside the main town so lovely and peaceful but near enough to enjoy a gentle walk to the restaurants. There is also a bus stop right outside the accommodation for those who want to travel to Appolonia and beyond. It was very nice to have a swimming pool with lovely comfortable loungers and umbrellas. The accommodation is spotlessly clean with clean sheets and towels every day. The breakfasts were excellent. Something different each day and lots of choices. All of the staff were friendly and helpful.
A minor point - it could perhaps think about having a safe box in the room.
Beautiful views, well designed and just a short walk up from the harbour/ beach. Great advance communication and a friendly welcome, including a pick up from the ferry. Delicious breakfasts by the pool. Bus to other parts of the island stops just outside.
Everything was good
Great location with amazing views over the bay and sunset each evening. Each room has its own terrace area and the beds are super comfortable. Lovely breakfast and pool area. A small family run boutique hotel - perfect if you want a relaxing break. Owners really friendly and helpful but happy to leave you to enjoy your break in peace.
Beautiful view, great pool, amazing breakfast spread, and friendly staff. Rooms were clean and modern also.
N/A
Absolutely everything. Staff and owners helpful and polite the rooms pristine, location great views of sunsets awesome breakfasts good and shutling to and from ferry. Breakfast good was there 4 days never the same thing twice well except for boiled eggs and coffees bread fresh nice little patios outside rooms great pool and views. Adequate parking allgood polite staff too
The cupboard was a tad short, I wear dresses and am tall but we made it work
Friendly helpful staff who were welcoming, kind and accommodating. Very clean, compact room with view over the bay from the balcony.
Nil
The most incredible view of the sunset 🌅 ❤️ absolutely magical ! And the staff are amazing! Felt like I was at home 🫶🫶🫶
All the staff were very welcoming and attentive throughout our stay, ensured that we have everything we needed during our stay. Excellent breakfast served by the pool every morning. Cannot recommend this place enough, would definitely book here again if we came back to Sifnos!
Absolute gem of a place. Irinnie and all the staff are amaxing. Rooms fab great views exceptional pool. The gorgeous ladies doing breakfast . Amaxing food. Best place ever
Nothing
Perfect location with beautiful views. Great finish on the rooms Delicious breakfast
Nothing
Very kind hosts, very spacious and comfortable room
It was in a great location , and the hotel and pool area were in lovely surroundings with a fantastic view, the rooms were lovely and thoughtfully decorated .
Near to the lovely beach and restaurant in Kamares. Nice pool to relax in after the beach too
The steps 😂 only because it was so hot!
Very beautiful place & lovely people! Everything was exceptional, highly recommend!
Staff very friendly, we felt we had the place to ourselves. Fabulous individual rooms and location is perfect just at the edge of the village.
Stayed for 3 nights after a friend’s wedding. The rooms were clean and comfortable, staff were really friendly and helpful. Would recommend
Breakfast was ok but could have been better.
It was more than we expected. Beautifully clean and maintained with a perfect little swimming pool. Staff were exceptional with nothing too much of a problem (if we had had any). The little touches like pick up and return to the port was a huge bonus. It is an easy walk but after a ferry crossing was most welcome and unexpected. Made our visit even better. Bus stop at the bottom of the drive to get to the main centres. A little book exchange in reception was great. Breakfast really good.
There was nothing we did not like
Perfectly located with easy walk to beach/port. Beautiful views and the staff were fantastic. We were the last guests to leave so they brought us breakfast to our apartment, this was above and beyond. Can’t compliment them enough.
Nothing
Modern, clean rooms
Breakfast was not great (but not bad either)
We loved our stay at Xerolithia. Dimitris was so kind, the entire staff was very nice. The rooms were very clean, we personally didn't have an issue with the size of the bathroom. The breakfast offered a wide variety of choices, and also very good food and we loved the adorable cats that always were around. Part of the island's charm and the Greek spirit as well. We would definitely come back to Xerolithia. The view, the proximity to other interest points, the parking... everything was just perfect. Thank you!
There was nothing not to like. I recommend Xerolithia to everyone for a lovely stay in Sifnos. I only have an observation that has nothing to do with the accomodation per se - a lady from the kitchen staff was a bit too rough on some of the cats that were around at breakfast. I know they may be too much for some people, but there are nicer ways to keep them away than pouring water on them.
Fab location, rooms and breakfast. Lovely pool and snack bar. Staff were brilliant and it was only short walk to beach.
Fantastic location above the port town with great views - an easy 10 minute walk to the beach, shops and restaurants. The room was ideal for our needs, the breakfasts were fantastic with so much variety. Our ferry was late arriving at night and it was so nice to be collected from the port. The swimming pool was so good after a hot day out exploring.
The bathroom was small ... but I still 100% recommend Xerolithia :-)
The hotel is really nice and the treatment very good as well The breakfast was complete We have been to all Sifnos areas and Kamares were the one we like the most. Perfect view and wonderful sunset (surrounded by mountains). Few minutes walking to the most nice beach on the island and the port.
Wifi good at the areas but not working inside our room.
Great location
Nothing
Rooms are gorgeous, specially sunrises and sunsets ara amazing. I’ll never forget sunsets ive watched in the balcony. Breakfast is super, im in love with yoghurt and fruits, but its also other food, rich breakfast. Rooms are super comfy and i loved shampoos :)
Wonderful hotel, gorgeous and excellent staff. Location could not be better!
Beautiful hotel with great, clean facilities.
Nothing
Fantastic peaceful location on edge of town, short walk downhill to bars, restaurants, port and beautiful beach. Kamares lovely, not too busy but enough places to eat and drink offering variety. Great buffet breakfast, staff friendly and helpful, port pick up and fabulous pool to relax by with a beer! Bus stop in front of hotel really convenient for trips around beautiful Sifnos.
Nothing
The room was perfect, very clean, modern, beautiful and comfortable. The location is also great if you don’t mind staying a bit far from the center. The staff is polite and helpful.
Everything was good, only breakfast needs improvement.
The location is convenient for exploring the port or travelling to other parts of Sifnos (the bus stop is within a 5 minute walk, as are car hire companies and there is plenty of space to park at the property). We liked being able to spend time at the pool and order food and drinks from the snack bar (which is open most of the time) at a very reasonable price. The air conditioning was very good in the apartment. There was a good selection at breakfast. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We would stay again or recommend to others.
The pillows are too hard.
Warm, friendly, welcoming hotel which offered gratis transfers from, and back to, the port - even though it’s not a very long walk. Very helpful and happy to share information about the island. Excellent location, right on the edge of Kamares - an easy walk back into the village, to the beach or round to the other side of the bay. Beautifully clean and comfortable room. Good breakfast buffet and drinks and snacks available throughout the day. Bus stop right outside - we didn’t have a car, but the good bus service made it easy to get around. Lovely little pool, although space , beds, shade is limited. That said it was never crowded.
It was all perfect. (But be aware it is on a hill so there are steps and / or slopes.)
Location and view from terrace and pool were great. Good selection at breakfast.
Shutters on the bedroom windows would have been nice.
location, pool, beautiful vie and owners helpful and on site and picked us up and dropped back to port.
all good
Stylish, good location - a five minute walk up the hill with amazing views of the bay. Breakfast was ample and delicious and the staff couldn’t do enough for us.
Bed Rooms were lovely - The view from the balcony was amazing. Very clean. Friendly and accommodating staff.
Bathroom too small.
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
Areas to consider
Cleanliness
8.93/10Mostly positive sentiment with mention of daily cleaning and tidy rooms.
Service
9.9/10Consistently praised as friendly and attentive across multiple reviews.
Location
9.94/10Frequent mentions of excellent location near the beach and views.
Room Quality
9.39/10Positive comments about room quality but mentions of small bathrooms.
Amenities
8.42/10Mention of lack of kettle and beach towels, but good breakfast.
Value for Money
9.38/10Generally viewed as good value considering the amenities and location.
Food and Beverage
9.43/10Breakfast was often highlighted as a positive experience.
Overall Experience
9.8/10Overall very positive, with many recommending the stay.