Le Balcon is a small complex of holiday apartments on the beautiful Greek island of Patmos. It is located in Plorissontas, 900 m. from the port (Skala) on the communal road which goes along the sea. All apartments (from studios to 21/2 rooms) have large verandas with superb view on the sea and the port. Quality construction based on traditional architecture of Patmos.
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I fell in love with the Le Balcon from the first minute. I highly recommend it especially for couples. Here are my top 3 reasons for loving Le Balcon:
The View: my apartment (and the whole property I believe) benefited from the most incredible panoramic view of the island and the port entry. Almost of the apartment windows gave onto the horizon or a part of the island. I took so much pleasure from sitting on the balcony reading a book or watching vessels of all shapes and size arrive or depart from patmos.
The Location: located in a quiet spot half way between skala and grikos, you have easy access to the hustle of the former and the quietness of the latter.
The Hospitality: André and his team were so kind, generous and attentive to all needs.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Magnificent studio on the first floor of the set with exceptional views of the sea and Skala Ideal location to visit Patmos Island Thank you Mr André for your welcome and availability Rent a scooter or a car to discover this beautiful island!
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We loved our stay in Le Balcon on Patmos this year in June. The accommodation is brand new; the very friendly owner Andre finished building his beautiful paradise earlier this year. The apartments are excellent, with lots of space, nice fully equipped rooms, good bed, balcony with nice view and a truly wonderful shower! The rooms are decorated in a simple but tasteful way. When we were there the TV was not yet installed, but I suppose they are now (not that you need it on the beautiful island of patmos!).
Le Balcon is located on a quiet spot in Plorissontas, 900 m. from the port (Skala) on the communal road which goes along the sea. We rented a scooter, but you can walk to Skala in 10 minutes and it´s a nice walk along the sea.
Owner Andre found his own water well in the place, so he can keep a beautiful garden, where you can see him every day watering it.
We´ve been to Patmos many times and stayed in a different accomodation every year, but I defenitely would recommend this place.
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I stayed for a whole week at Le Balcon appartments (during August 2009). The location is quite good, with a nice view to the sea BUT:
1) We were given a room that did not have a good view to the sea. We paid 120 euro/night to have a sea view and Andre (the owner) told us that only suites (that cost 190 euros/night) had a full view to the sea and to the port of Patmos. Also, the lay-out of the apartment was awful!!! (+no TV in the bedroom - just a small TV in the other room).
2) We paid 120 euros/night and the ONLY thing we got is the room!!!. Just a room, which was clean, but nothing else!!! The rooms are NOT cleaned every day, they just change bedsheets only once every four days!!!! In my opinion the price is too high, after taking into consideration what facilities and services you get. I visited a similar apartments complex in Sifnos last year (Myrto Apartments in Artemonas) and for much better facilities and service I paid 95 euros/night.
3) The owner of the apartments complex was not friendly at all. He was just a professional housekeeper and nothing else. Maybe the French guests find him friendly because he is able to fool them. However, I do not think that a Greek guest will find this place ideal for his/her vacations in Patmos. That is why the majority of the guests were French.
To summarize, I think that a reasonable price for Le Balcon apartments is 80-85 euros/night. Instead, we paid 120 euros/night and we got NO breakfast, NO every day cleaning service and an apartment with awful lay-out and partial sea-view!!!!
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Date of stay: August 2009
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Response from ameintas, general manager "Le Balcon Holiday Apartments" at Le Balcon
Responded Aug 27, 2009
Dear Sir/Madame, "Le Balcon" is a new small complex A'Class of Holiday Apartments and not a hotel! In Greece there is a confusion about hotel,hotel-apartment and holiday apartment. As family run holiday apartments we clearly state by mail or phone at booking and again at your arrival in Patmos that we do not provide breakfast and daily cleaning. Only in the middle of each week stay(after 3-4 nights) we clean deeply the apartment and we change sheets and towels(always double for each person). In "Le Balcon" all apartments are very different the one from the other, but all are sea side, fully equipped of everything and have one TV (14") per apartment. We are sorry that you didn't like the layout of your apartment which is very large,37m2, and also the only one of our studios which has 2 separate rooms. Concerning the view, in the garden level,with so many plants and flowers of our almost unique garden in Patmos, you have a nice view but you could not have of course the panoramic view of the upper floor's suites of 50m2, we are sorry. For your studio we added a high green bench in order to have more panoramic view. In "Le Balcon" we give also to clients a special service for people coming very early (as you came at 08.00) a nice studio, to leave your luggages with also towels for a shower, to change and go to the beach. The day of your departure, late the afternoon, we gave to you again this special studio for 1 hour,to take a shower, with towels,hair dryer,water etc in order to take the night ferry refreshed and you thanked us for this special service. Best regards Andre Meintas Gen.Manag."Le Balcon"(recommended by "Le Guide du Routard" & "Michael Muller-Verlag")
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It is difficult to find the words to describe Patmos, an island of dreams, where one may marvel at the rarest beauty in its magical landscapes, in the purest, crystal water sea, in the precious-stone beaches, in the sincere faces of the inhabitants, in the true miracle of its Chora, shining like a jewel at the top of the island. Travelers to Patmos find themselves immediately under the spell of this unique and exceptional physical beauty, as well as of the particular spirituality and the evocative byzantine art, deeply inherent in every mesmerizing corner of this imaginary island. Le Balcon is definitely the ideal place to stay, in order to discover this magical paradise, being in absolute harmony with the extraordinary environment. Life feels different in this wonderful complex of appartements, so beautifully constructed, with every attention, sincere care and love reflected in every single detail. More than anything one may ever wish for has been already taken care of in this complex of the highest qualities and the views to the island and the sea are totally breathtaking. But above all, the availability, devotion and warmth of André and Rosy Meintas render Le Balcon much more than a place to stay: it is a true, complete and unforgettable experience of life.
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Date of stay: August 2012
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An amazing location with a superb view to the bay, between sunrise and sunshine. Unforgettable our breakfast and aperitif in our private balcony (each rooms has its own balcony). We appreciate the great kindness and the helpful of the owener Mr. Andrè. We felt at home and totally relaxed.
Tommy and Sara
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Date of stay: August 2011
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We have just returned from a wonderful week in Patmos. This was our 3rd visit and we will certainly be back for more!! We don't usually go back to the same place, believing that there is a big and beautiful world out there to discover! This is different........ this is a place to come for perfect rest and relaxation - to recharge the batteries. I could never tire of the looking at the view from the apartment it was just amazing. When I could be dragged away from the view, we explored the island on our motor bike and enjoyed finding yet more lovely bays to swim and snorkel. The festival of Sacred Music held annually just by the Cave of the Apocalypse is a wonderful experience - enjoying the beautiful music under the cloudless starry skies is pure joy. Most importantly Andre and Rosa made our visit complete - what perfect and charming hosts! Andre went over and above any expectations by tirelessly tracking down the bag I had left in a taxi in Pireaus!! Amazingly he found it for me and I can't thank him enough - bless you Andre! See you next year!!
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Date of stay: August 2010
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We recently visited Patmos for the first time and stayed at Le Balcon with friends who had visited before. We had heard very good reports and were not disappointed. The apartments are situated far enough from Skala to be out of town but at the same time close enough to be within 20 min walking distance. They are situated on a hillside overlooking the harbour inlet and both our apartment and also that of our friends had stunning views from the balcony and many windows of the sea and eastern part of the island across the water and the boats coming and going. We were met at the ferry early in the morning by the owner Andre who could not have been more helpful. We were given a place to change and leave our luggage until the apartment was free and he also arranged scooter hire for us. This was an easy and fun way to explore what is a beautiful and quiet island with some lovely beaches. The apartment itself was lovely, clean and spacious with facilities to cook if required although we ate out apart from breakfast. All in all a lovely holiday. Patmos is well worth visiting and Le Balcon a welcoming home from home.
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Date of stay: September 2009
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I discovered Le Balcon on the web. From the photos you can see how strategic is the place but when you arrive you cannot immagine that is reality. For how beautiful is the place.We had the best apartment Capitan's suite and we could not stop to admire the fantastic view we had to the harbor ,to the sea and to the rasing sun that we never missed during our stay, from our windows and balcony. The apartment is new , modern and very clean ,a person come during the week to do the housework. It is only 15 minutes walk from Skala . The owner Mr André is a charming person always ready to help, to show, to explain and to answer at any questions. It was a really pleasure to spend the vacation at the Balcon.
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Date of stay: July 2007
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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This year we went to Patmos, a beautiful and quiet Greek island. We stayed at Le Balcon, a small complex of lovely new apartments, situated not far from Skala (the port) on the road that goes along the sea to Grikos. Our apartment had a veranda with fantastic view on the sea. The owners are very friendly, and the garden is beautiful. We will certainly go back to Le Balcon next year!
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