Makares
Stavros
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Why people book this hotel
“Delightful old style Greek rooms with fabulous balcony and well kitted out”
“The room was spacious, tastefully decorated and very clean, with a comfy bed, qu…”
“Lukas is an excellent accomodating host”
“Loukas pleasant and helpful and kindly gave us lifts to port”
“Some wonderful taverns, small supermarkets and the bakery are within a few minut…”
“A narrow paved path takes you through the delightful garden down to the road tha…”
“Very nice and clean room with a fantastic sea view from the balcony”
“Clean, tastefully finished with balcony and sea view”
“Comfortable, great value rooms with a fantastic view and fab host”
Overview
Just 100 metres from Stavros Beach in Donousa, Makares offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi and views over the Aegean Sea. Free transfer from the port is available. Studios and apartments at Makares are air conditioned and open out to a balcony or terrace. They include a kitchen or kitchenette and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A bakery, restaurants, bars and a mini market are at a distance of 100 metres. Kedros Beach is 500 metres away. Free private, on-site parking is available.
Traveller reviews
Michael
solo_traveller
May 24, 2026
Lukas is an excellent accomodating host.
Annabel
solo_traveller
May 15, 2026
“Heavenly island, lovely and unpretentious property, comfortable bed.”
Delightful old style Greek rooms with fabulous balcony and well kitted out. Very comfortable mattress. There are few mosquitoes on Donoussa but it only needs one… and they know I’m coming…so a mosquito net or door screen would have been welcome. We loved the situation. Loukas pleasant and helpful and kindly gave us lifts to port.
Joe
couple
January 19, 2026
“Brilliant”
Michael
couple
October 20, 2025
“A wonderful accommodation in a great location”
Pick-up from the port and return by the extremely friendly owner Loukas, who also provides a lot of information and tips about the island. Very nice and clean room with a fantastic sea view from the balcony. Well-equipped bathroom and kitchenette. Some wonderful taverns, small supermarkets and the bakery are within a few minutes' walk. Two beautiful beaches are also within a short walk. In summary: Excellent and recommended for all people who want to visit this quiet and still Greek island.
David
solo_traveller
October 17, 2025
“Very helpful and congenial host. Very pleasant stay near town and beach.”
Clean, tastefully finished with balcony and sea view. Good shower.
Artemis
solo_traveller
October 4, 2025
“Beautiful, quiet, well-equipped rooms within easy walking distance from the town”
The room was spacious, tastefully decorated and very clean, with a comfy bed, quiet mini fridge, large shower and well-equipped kitchenette. The terrace affords shade throughout the day and is perfect for sea-gazing. A narrow paved path takes you through the delightful garden down to the road that leads to the excellent, shallow town-beach and Donoussa port. There you can find a bakery, a couple of mini markets, a cash-point and a handful of taverns and restaurants. The town's main bar, Skantzohoiros (meaning 'hedgehog'), affords great views of the port and open sea, but can be a bit too loud in the evenings. Makares is on the edge of the town, where light-pollution is low, so, it's perfect also for star-gazing. Kedros beach (mostly nudist) is lovely and within walking distance. The path down to the beach is a little steep, but paved and easy to climb. The owner is very courteous and maintains both the property and the garden in tip-top condition. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of a sweet little hedgehog that also seems to appreciate the garden.
Filippo
couple
October 4, 2025
“excellence experience well thought in each little detail”
everything was nice
Susan
couple
September 23, 2025
“Excellent accomidation”
Our second stay here so we new what to expect and weren’t disappointed. Clean, comfortable and stylish accomodation. Collected from/returnedvto port. Wonderful sea views and peaceful location, save for the sound of the waves.
John
couple
September 21, 2025
“Very welcoming and attentive owner and staff, and a spacious comfortable studio near the port and 15min walk to Kedros b”
Very welcoming and attentive owner and staff, and a spacious comfortable studio near the port and 15min walk to Kedros beach. Sunsets from the balcony and a good view of the boats coming and going from the port.
Ertuğrul
couple
July 26, 2025
The host Loukas was very friendly and helpful. Spacious and comfortable accommodation with a stunning sea view. Nice beaches and restaurants nearby. Suggest to visit the lovely shop of Loukas for beautiful clothes and accessories. We would definitely come back!
Guest
couple
June 24, 2025
“Brilliant”
Arne
couple
June 23, 2025
Nice attention from the host. Our room on first floor had a big balcony with perfect view to the see and sunset.
christine
couple
June 6, 2025
“Great place - great Island to explore - friendly -”
Loved the 2 bed apartment by the sea. Great balcony - What an amazing property- Quiet -superb views - huge thanks to Leukas and staff who made our stay amazing.
Mark
couple
May 21, 2025
Comfortable, great value rooms with a fantastic view and fab host!
Kim
solo_traveller
October 12, 2024
“Paradise.”
Loved the room. It had all the facilities . very clean and Luckas was very attentive and picked us up from the port...a lovely touch. Great view from the room and a decent sized terrace.
Susan
couple
October 2, 2024
“EXCELLENT , Well worth a stay”
The communication with Loukas was excellent from the moment we booked, and he collected us from the port (and returned us when we left) Makares is on the outskirts of a very small town, but just a 5 min walk along the beach, and you're back at the centre. Our apartment had fantastic views across the sea and across to town. You can set off from here for a walk to Kedros beach 15 mins away. The town beach is beautiful, very sandy and a 200m swim across. The apartment had everything we needed to cook basic meals with a superb balcony with a table and chairs. We also had some chairs for sun bathing. The room had bedding and towels changed every 3 days. Loukas recommended beaches and told us about the bus service, etc They have a lovely shop in town as well. I can totally recommend this apartment and Donousa both a great stay
Louie Douie
couple
September 26, 2024
“Poor value for money, the pictures do not reflect the reality”
We were met at the port and taken to the rooms. The owner gave us an introduction to the island on arrival. The location was good, in between the port and the main beach, and the room was clean.
Fiona
couple
September 11, 2024
“We had a great stay and would definitely return”
Quiet location with lovely view of the sea. Lovely garden and very welcoming, helpful and friendly staff. Apartment really comfortable and had everything we needed.
Mell
couple
August 18, 2024
Great view, great spot.
Vasso
family_with_children
July 16, 2024
The location was perfect
Facilities
Activities
Beachfront, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Entertainment and family services
Kids' outdoor play equipment
General
Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Heating, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Shuttle service (additional charge), Express check-in/check-out, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Room service, Ironing service, Laundry, Shuttle service
Apartment with Sea View - Split Level
Divided in 2 levels, this air-conditioned apartment offers a separate bedroom. Enjoying a sea view from its terrace, it comes with a seating area and a fully equipped kitchen. An additional bathroom and free WiFi are provided.
One-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
Located on the ground floor, this air-conditioned apartment offers sea view from its terrace and comes with a private entrance, seating area and fully equipped kitchen. It can accommodate up to 4 guests.
Studio with Sea View - Ground Floor
Located on the ground floor, this air-conditioned studio offers sea view from its terrace and comes with a private entrance and kitchenette. Please note that an extra bed can be accommodated in this room type, upon charge. .
Studio with Sea View - Upper Floor
Enjoying sea view from its balcony, this air-conditioned studio comes with a private entrance and kitchenette.
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