Akrathos Beach Hotel

We stayed at this hotel for 10 nights in September 2024. The transfer is 2 hours and we were in a mini bus with no air conditioning so sweltering! Wish we had done our research better (our own fault not the hotels) - there was nothing around us and we like walking but really not anywhere to walk other than the highway. Our room was clean and comfortable and hot showers which was lovely. We had a lovely balloon gift on arrival in our room as we were celebrating our wedding anniversary - a nice thought. The pool area was nice although they did not open the pool until 10am each day and I do like to have an early morning swim before children and inflatables arrive! There were plenty of sunbeds to choose from and the beach was amazing - a bit of a walk so not for people with mobility issues. We were disappointed that the bar was downstairs as there is a lovely seating area in the reception area but if you wanted a drink you were up and down stairs! We have been to many 4 star hotels and have always had service at our table for drinks during meal times (breakfast and dinner) but here you do have to help yourself which for me does not make this a 4 star hotel. The food was very limited for vegetarians (which both my husband and I are). Overall we did have a pleasant stay but personally I would rate this a 3 star hotel mostly based on other 4 star hotels that we have stayed at.

First time trying all inclusive, a beautiful part of the country and a spacious clean hotel. Food- plenty of fresh ingredients and a good selection of salads, breads etc. A good way to get the best out of the food is to walk around and plan a meal otherwise you might end up with a mishmash on a plate. Take a good luck at the many condiments which can really enhance your meal. We had 3 or 4 small courses for our evening meal, nothing ran out so you can take your time . Note cups in rooms are small so consider taking a mug and you’ll have to buy milk in the on site shop 3.20 euro. The A.I. drinks- beer is 3% which is refreshing but not the best, we found the rose to be the best of the wines, the spirits aren’t recognised brands but are plentiful at the pool and main bars. Cocktails a bit syrupy. Not grown up! The only pool is unheated, the beach is easily accessible and beautiful with crystal clear, warm water. It’s well worth taking a mask and snorkel. Sadly there were a few cigarette butts around in places but overall it felt clean. Keep the scrap of paper if you hire the beach towels as you need to get it signed to redeem your deposit. The rooms are fine, take insect repellent as mosquitoes enter the room when the cleaners have the door open for some time while cleaning, especially if the room is near the stairs. The beds are comfortable and the shower is good. There are 2 boat hire facilities, we used the right hand one looking out to sea, they aren’t affiliated to the hotel and seem to charge 30euro for fuel no matter how far you go! The staff are very friendly and most speak 3 languages fluently.

The hotels position was as described- right on the sea and apart from Ouronopoli- with not lots to do nearby. We had a lovely and quiet holiday which was what we were hoping for. Overall the hotel was clean and the rooms well presented, although a little dated. The cleaning was a bit mixed and several times they did not knock! We had a beautiful view of the sea. The pool was clean but cold as it is not heated. It is a shame that Perspex screens interrupt the infinity effect and they are now quite cloudy which makes it worse. It was a good size pool. The biggest bugbear was the all inclusive. It certainly was not as good as other 4* hotels we have stayed in. Certainly having a small selection of included food at the beach bar would have been nice. We don’t drink - but we were not allowed a large glass of soft drink and had to order multiple small glasses ( which was a real waste of plastic in the pool and beach bar). The food overall was not bad - the salads were lovely but some of the buffet was poor quality at times. The ‘continental breakfast’ we ordered for an early departure was awful! The shop was handy. We went in low season so never had an issue with availability of sunbeds on the beach or by the pool. We had a nice time, but a few small changes would have made a big difference to our experience

We had a nice holiday. The hotel is pretty much what it says on the tin. We were fortunate enough to be upgraded to a superior suite although it was a bit of hike to the accommodation at the top of the hill. The room was very nice and clean with 2 bathrooms. Being on the ground floor though it did feel like you were staying in an Olive grove and spoiled the view a bit but can’t complain as I’d booked the cheaper garden room and had been upgraded. There was Snake repellent in the gardens but didn’t see any. The hotel is set on a hillside with lovely views out to see and lots of fruit and olive trees all about. It was very tempting to pinch a few pomegranates bit didn’t. Nice pool area. The pool itself is 33mts long and quite deep. Perfect for swimming lengths. A bit cool but didn’t feel it when you got started. Lots of people are negative about the AI drinks and to be fair they are bang average for AI. Similar to other Greek 4 Star we have stayed in. The only real negative I can say is that The Restaurant has a bit of a Works Canteen feeling to it. The hotel is a bit remote. The nearest town is Ouranoupoli which is 1 and 3 quarter miles away not 2km. Well worth a visit. Lots of shops and restaurants and had a nice feel to it. Boats trips here as well. The road is not that dangerous and it’s easily walkable. We did it 3 times without issues and we are in our sixties. The nearest supermarket is here with good prices. The one in the hotel is mega expensive. If we come to this area again we would probably stay in the town as there are some lovely apartments there and close to amenities. All in all a good stay. Try to ignore the negative reviews everything is pretty good really.

The hotel is really fantastic. The beds and pillows are very comfortable, the cleanliness is at an enviable level, the towels smell wonderful. As for the food, everything is delicious and very varied, beautifully arranged. The staff is very friendly, pleasant and smiling. I would especially like to praise Eduard, who is more than a manager. A professional, dedicated and wonderful man, and thanks to him we felt at home. This hotel is highly recommended!