Guest User
July 26, 2025
I was attracted to this hotel for it's beach front location and the beach was indeed stunning and steps away from our accommodation. We booked 2 rooms with 'garden view' for 10 nights half board. In our rooms the patio doors lead directly to the garden which leads to the beach so it was a nice surprise to actually have a sea view! The rooms were ok, maybe a little old, a couple of patches of crumbling plaster and slight musty smell on first arrival. Slow drain in shower so water floods out but nothing major, comfy bed and maid service daily with fresh towels/toiletries. The staff at this hotel are absolutely lovely, attentive, polite and very friendly, both at reception, when in the restaurant and even whilst sunbathing round the pool we were always asked if we wanted anything. The food was very good with lots of choice and variations every day. We never had to queue for anything or reserve any sunbeds be it on the beach (free loungers with the round rattan umbrellas) or round the pools which was a welcome change, the resort is so big it felt quiet. We were able to order food and drinks to the beach or round the pool which was a great service. A couple of things to mention which lost a point; for a five star hotel we expected to have water available during our evening meals, charging for this I don't agree with (3 euros each bottle) I felt that the toilets underground by the main pool are not five star, they never seemed clean enough, quite old and outdated, would be great to see a new toilet block installed in the hotel reception, on floor level as even the toilets in reception are downstairs which had a musty smell as you decended the steps. This hotel is a haven for wildlife, it was lovely watching the many swallows swooping over the pools, there were many nests in the corners of the buildings, there are also a fair few pigeons that like to sit on the arched beams of the outdoor bar (watch where you sit, our son got a 'deposit' on his shoulder! ) This bar serves amazing cocktails, the frozen strawberry daiquiri was the best I've had. The pools are are beautiful, clean and well maintained, we loved swimming under all the bridges! We did zumba in the pool which is on weekends only, really it could do with music to liven it up a bit and make it fun. We had massages in the spa which were very good and a great price, we also did watersports outside the hotel which were great but the highlight for us was hiring a car to explore for 2 days (there's info at reception) we went up into Mount Olympus (about 40mins drive) and swam in the pools and waterfalls, absolutely stunning! Also there's a wonderful old Monastery towards the top of the mountain we visited. Outside the hotel directly opposite is a fresh smoothie seller, very good! And if you walk left out of the hotel there are some wonderful beach bars, Mandala bar was our favourite, complimentary water and tapas board with every drink order! To summarise this is a beautiful hotel with lovely