Sani Beach Hotel

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Just returned from a 2 week stay at Sani Beach Hotel. My thoughts are as follows:
Negative points first as I need to get this off my chest!
We booked a "double room with cot space" for myself, my wife, 12 year daughter & 1 year old son. The room was a total joke - virtually no space between the beds/cot/dressing table - we ended up walking over the double bed half the time to avoid each other!!! My daughters bed was a steel framed camp bed with a mattress so thin it wouldn't have been passed fit for purpose in a prison... After complaining at reception a much thicker mattress was provided - why couldn't they have put this out to start with?? Also the wardrobe space was totally inadequate for a party of four. In essence this room should never have been sold as suitable for 2 adults+1 child+1 infant because it is anything but. The double room is only suitable for 2 adults or 2 adults + 1 child at a push. The cot inclusion is just a step too far. Another minor problem was that the air con grill in the ceiling dripped water/condensation over the floor creating a slip hazard on the marble floor. However this was fixed (twice) straight away by the maintenance guys.
The resort operates an exclusion system on the beaches - if you haven't stumped up enough cash for your accomodation you're not allowed on certain parts of the beach - the San Asterias Suites have their own area of (very nice) beach, the junior suites also have their area on the beach which is roped off from the general access area, although this area is no different from the general access area in terms of qualilty of beach front, its just that you have to walk past it to reach the non-exclusion areas. You won't find this detailed in the brochure.....
Drinks are very expensive. Buy soft drinks from the shop within the hotel rather than order them over the bar - they are nearly 3 times the cost otherwise.
We had booked a late check-out. The night before we were due to leave we got a note pushed under our door saying that we couldn't use our room for the late check-out and would have to pack-up and move to another room in the morning. Kind-of defeats the object of a late check-out really..... The room they moved us to was described as having a garden view. The garden consisted of a gravelled area outside the balcony with a 3m high wall bordering it with some trees in a a few pots at the base of the wall, along with a nice view of the ducting pipes and escape staircase. I assumed this was a room they didn't use other than for late check outs as the "view" was so bad, but when I stepped out onto the gravel it was apparent that rooms either side were in occupation, all benefiting from this splendid view.....
The pool is nice, although unless you want to sit on a sunbed from 7.30am onwards you won't be able to use one as alot of sunbed bagging goes on. Similarly for the sun beds on the beach front. However this is typical wherever you go now....
They don't allow children to use the indoor pool after 2.00pm
Positive points:
When we arrived we were told we had been given an upgrade to a room with a sea view, and the view was superb.
Once out of your room it is obviously a 4 star resort, and quite impressive. Chamapgne reception on arrival, the buffet food is excellent with a great choice, and the staff are fantastic - they couldn't be more polite or helpful.
The resort suroundings and grounds are very nice and well kept.
In summary Sani Beach Hotel can offer you a great stay and experience. However if you are a family comprising 2 adults, 1 child and 1 infant steer well clear of the "double room with cot space" and book a junior suite or family room instead.

1 reader found this review helpful

This holiday was booked for a relaxing do nothing girly holiday with my mom. We wanted the time to catch up and relax and we certainly did. The hotel was lovely. it was clean and friendly.
We booked full board as the way the dine around experience was explained sounded brilliant. But it is not as it seems. The buffet restaurant in the hotel and the beach club are fantastic you can not fault them, but the dine around experience is very disappointing. We tried two restaurants on the dine around the Greek style restaurant we had the set menu and the food and portions were very disappointing, especially as the table next to us had ordered from the normal menu and one of there portions was the same size as our two put together. We then tried the Italian restaurant and decided to chose our own from the menu. The food was lovely but for 2 pizzas, 1 beer and 1 glass of wine cost 50 Euros which seems very high to me.
The drinks were expensive on the resort but not stupid. I would say they are the same as drinks in the city.
I would recommend this resort to any one who don't want to travel far when they get there, everything you can possible think for in walking distance. But i think if i was to go back i would choose the Sani Beach Club as it is all inclusive and seems smaller.

Just returned from a FANTASTIC holiday at Sani Beach Hotel with husband and three children 8,6 and 4. Very family friendly, very clean, very helpful staff and a fantastic kids club which is Ofsted approved. Beaches were lovely with plenty of sun beds although did get slightly busier at weekend with the locals. Restaurant for adults only was very nice. Only complaint was the sunbed situation around the pool, you had to be up before 8.00 am to get a bed!! Definitely going back next year.

4 readers found this review helpful

Have just returned from 3 weeks at the Sani Beach Hotel and my wife and I were, overall very disappointed with this hotel in terms of value for money. First and foremost the hotel was advertised being 5 stars; it isn’t its four. Not a big difference you may think but trust me it is. Both the Sani Village and Sani Marina are 5 star and you can see a very real difference!
We booked directly with Travel republic and the holiday for the 2 of us for 21 days was
£ 4200 excluding flights and transfers.
On the plus side the staff were very friendly and helpful and the room was cleaned daily with fresh towels whenever required. The downside and you really can’t appreciate this
until you are here, are the beaches. The beach directly opposite the hotel and the beach
to the right of the hotel are very narrow with sun beds almost touching. Not very nice if you are looking for some space! The pool area is very nice, but despite signs advising that 'booking sun beds' before 09:00 was forbidden it was almost impossible to get one after 08:00. The pool area itself is quite small, given the size of the complex and
tt suffered from the age old problem of people putting towels down and then disappearing for ages.
There is a beach which is cordoned off and is intended for the Sani Village and and San Marina residents; this is much quieter, with far more room between each sun bed. Alas any attempt to use these were met with a curt "I am sorry but you are not entitled to use these.."; an exchange of 14 euros rectified this but clearly a very expensive way to get on a decent beach.
Despite there being a marina, there were no mainstream boat trips organised apart from a free trip around the surrounding bay.
Worth noting that you are in effect on a very large complex so if you are not looking to drive (or can’t) then you are to some degree lumbered. The resort is very expensive. A standard coffee at the beach bar being 4 euros 10 cents! (And this for just a small plastic cup). A pint of local beer, again was 3 euros 80 cents. Out biggest gripe on costs though was water; 3 euros on the beach! And you even had to pay 2 euros 20 at dinner despite being half-board.

Is it for you? Well, if you want a relaxing location, are not too fussed about beach or pool and have the mobility to venture out and, you are not counting the pennies then yes, you will enjoy it. If however are looking for value for money, enjoy decent uncrowded beaches and are reluctant to pay over the odds then no, you would get much better value elsewhere.

5 readers found this review helpful

Have just returned from 2 weeks at the Sani Beach Hotel. Cannot fault this hotel at all. The service was the best we have ever experienced, all the staff are friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble.
We went during the busiest time, but the hotel still didn't feel over crowded.
We have two teenagers 16 and 14 and they loved it here. Plenty of youngsters their age, a fantastic pool, nightclub etc what more could they want - only trouble was they never wanted to come in at night!!!
The pool area is perfect, extremely clean, plenty of comfy sun beds, although you have to be up by 8am to get one, this didn't matter to us as we enjoyed the early morning sun. There are plenty of other sun beds dotted around the grass and beach, so whatever time you decide to get up you can still find somewhere to relax.
There are two beaches, one either side of the hotel, both are lovely with white sand and clear warm water, plenty of sun beds and umbrellas.
There is a pool bar and two lovely beach bars all serving food and great cocktails.
The drinks were a bit pricey, but this is an upmarket resort so it’s to be expected.
We didn't eat in the main restaurant as we were upgraded to a suite and where therefore able to eat in the Verranda restaurant which is a recent addition. Still buffet style, but much quieter and definitely more relaxing. We took full advantage of the dine around options and tried many of the restaurants, although there were still some we didn't have time to try. The best (but most expensive) was definitely the French restaurant at the Peurto Sani Village, one of the best meals we have had, but it was a good job we only found it on our last night as our pockets would have been a lot lighter had we eaten there more often!
The marina is beautiful, safe and peaceful, a perfect place for a meal and drink in the evening - the atmosphere is lovely.
The hotel offer two free cruises one in the morning with a swim and lunch included and the sunset cruise which lasts about 1/2 hour and includes live music, nibbles and champagne. Make sure you book when you arrive as spaces are limited and your reps don't mention it.
We all enjoyed ourselves so much we are going back next year.

2 readers found this review helpful

I have just returned from a two weeks' stay at the Sani Beach Hotel Halkidiki. The hotel is set in lovely surroundings within the Sani Resort.
Our room had a sea view which was splendid. The service from all staff in the hotel was second to none. The Poseidon restaurant offered a good variety of food choices to suit all tastes.
Although the hotel was very busy, the restaurant had an excellent seating system in place at meal times. My husband and I waited no longer than five minutes to be seated.
The entertainment and facilities on offer were of a very good standard.
The room was comfortable, colour and decor being light, clean, and crisp.
All in all we had a lovely time. If a relaxing, slow-paced holiday is what you are searching for then this is the place for you. On the down side though, the prices of drinks in the hotel and within the Sani Resort are extremely expensive.
We went to Macaroni Trattoria in the Sani Resort Harbour and the price of a Margarita pizza was 16 Euros, which works out at around 11 pounds! For a large beer it was 3.80 Euros (around 2.50).
Don't expect to get drunk at this resort, unless of course you are loaded, if you do decide to try the Sani Resort take plenty of money with you, believe me, you will need it. We had a look around the Sani Beach Club whilst we were there and decided we had made the right choice booking the Sani Beach Hotel.
The maid service in the room was not really up to scratch for a four star hotel. All in all though a good holiday, hot weather, lovely place, shame about the prices!

2 readers found this review helpful

What a wonderful holiday. Sani Beach Hotel has recently been refurbished.
We had a double room, lovely furnishings, balcony, TV, and DVD player, bathroom with shower. All compact but very clean and fresh.
The hotel staff are outstanding. Every member of staff that we came into contact with were polite, friendly to to to to to to and very attentive. Nothing was too much trouble.
The meals in the hotel were buffet style, always plenty of choice and no complaints about the food during our week’s holiday.
We ate out at The Marina a few times during our stay and again the food was great.
Beaches wonderful.
Couldn't fault The Sani Resort at all and will be going again.

We have stayed at Sani beach twice and are returning May 2006 for a third time. It isn't surprising to find that a number of people are returning holidaymakers. The hotel and staff make every effort to provide a wonderful holiday. The food is excellent and provides a good variety, offering speciality nights, Italian, Chinese etc alongside the usual salad bars and roasts.
Our children are 9 and 12 and they have both pleaded to return. Plenty of activities for them to do, football, pool games, getting involved in the shows etc. We have never used the kids club so can't comment on that, though lots of children do use them. The entertainment team put on very good shows.
The beaches are the best bit of the holiday, gentle shelving seas that allow the children to safely play together. What could be better, mornings in the sea, lunch and then spend afternoons around the pool, finishing off with a late swim in the sea.

The high points of this holiday were the excellent staff, the beautiful marina and the food.
The low points were the overcrowding at the hotel pool and beach. The kids club was good, the spa was lovely but next time I'd stay at the Porto Sani village.
The Sani festival on the hill was an added attraction, and the short transfer by private car made the trip very pleasant. Overall a great family holiday.

1 reader found this review helpful

Had a great time.
The resort itself is self contained; this means that it is very secure and you have everything that you could need at your convenience... Shops, bars, restaurants, sports and most importantly sun.
The staff were very friendly and the rooms, although not massive, had balconies and were very clean.
The sandy beaches were great and there was more than enough space to cater for all the guests - no crowds and fighting for spaces.
The pool was beautiful too - just what you need after roasting in the sun.
However, great as the resort is, once you have tried the restaurants and stuff, it can get a bit 'samey' so probably not ideal for a long break as you might get a bit bored.
Plenty of excursions on offer otherwise though.