Hanioti Grandotel 4 * is a very good beach hotel in mainland Greece. It is located in the ancient province of Macedonia. The hotel was built in nineteen ninety-first year, that is, in the last century. But ten years ago there was a major overhaul and a complete upgrade. Cosmetic work to modernize the hotel also took place in two thousand and fifteen. The interior was given a modern design, and the beach was expanded, so now more vacationers can fit there. The hotel consists of two three-story buildings. The hotel also has apartments. Russian tourists have chosen the Hanioti Grandotel Hotel 4 *, whose rating is higher than “four,” and they write mostly positive reviews about it. Let's see how he attracts them so much.
How to get to the hotel
To get to the Hanioti Grandotel 4 * hotel, you need to fly to the airport of Macedonia (Thessaloniki). Direct flights from Russia there are two airlines. These are VimAvia and Aegean Airlines. Fly to Thessaloniki from Moscow for about three and a half hours. From the airport to the hotel about a hundred kilometers, so get ready for a long transfer. If you are traveling without a tour operator, then the Hanioti Grandotel 4 * hotel (Greece, Halkidiki, Kassandra) can be reached by taxi or bus. There are many shuttle buses, but they stop on demand - you only need to raise your hand, even at stops. By car, drive to the hotel for about an hour and a half. But there are a lot of sharp turns and turns on the track.
What is next to the hotel
Hanioti Grandotel 4 * hotel is located on a peninsula called Kassandra. It is near the city of Thessaloniki. The hotel is located in the village of Hanioti, so it is called that. Thanks to this, guests can roam the old picturesque streets of this town, see its sights and visit souvenir shops, grocery stores and even hypermarkets. In the village you can buy everything that only you want to bring from Greece. By the way, Chanioti is not inferior in its popularity to the famous Kallithea. It is pleasant to walk here, the streets are very busy, there are many cafes and authentic taverns with amazingly delicious Greek food. Tourists recommend the Omega-3 restaurant for lunch, which is located immediately upon leaving the hotel. There is also a park, a church and all the tourist infrastructure. At the same time, although the Hanioti Grandotel 4 * hotel (Halkidiki, Kassandra) is a five-minute walk from the central square of Hanioti, it is very quiet on its territory. On the other hand, the hotel stands directly on the sea, to the water from any of its buildings no more than two hundred meters - one or two minutes to go. And in sunny weather from the windows you can see the holy Mount Athos. Some write that this alone can charge with positive energy.
Thessaloniki and the surrounding area - is it possible to go on a seaside vacation to the mainland?
And what is this place where the Hanioti Grandotel 4 * hotel is located (Greece)? Halkidiki, Kassandra - these regions are known for the fact that there are many very deep bays that penetrate into the sea, which quickly warm up. Therefore, the season here begins earlier and ends later than in other places on the mainland. The peninsula is very green, so even in the hot summer it seems that eternal spring reigns here. Yes, and there are not very many people, although it is enough that infrastructure and all conditions for recreation are created for them. Halkidiki is one of the most "promoted" mainland Greek resorts. It is a trident shaped peninsula. There is never a choking heat. And Cassandra is one of his "teeth." The peninsula is famous for a very comfortable and relaxing holiday. To come here to plunge into the warm and clear water, as well as bask in the sun, you need from May to September. The sea is calm, waves are rare, and the mountains protect the area well from cold winds. The peninsula of Kassandra has the glory of the mystical. It is also one of the most environmentally friendly Greek resorts. The air here smells like cypresses, sea breezes, it’s good for those who have lung problems or respiratory diseases to breathe. So, if you choose the mainland for relaxation, and not the Greek islands, you will not regret it.
Hotel Territory
The Hanioti Grandotel 4 * hotel (Halkidiki) has a paid parking for guests and a shop with fur coats. In the lobby at the reception there is an Internet cafe with Wi-Fi. Here you can rent a car. The hotel is designed in such a way that you can see the sea from the restaurant and bar. The territory is small, but beautiful and very well maintained. In fact, it consists of a courtyard between the buildings and a patio by the pool bar. But the convenient location of the hotel completely compensates for its size. The first cottage is located on a hill. From there, a small staircase leads to the sea. There is also a restaurant and lobby where the Internet works. There is no elevator, but the rooms are larger. From the windows of the second building, parallel to the first, you can see mostly mountains, and there are fewer rooms. But in this building it’s more shady and the sun never looks there. In addition, an elevator works there. Since the Hanioti Grandotel 4 * hotel (Kassandra) is Greek, that is, European, the rest in it is designed for self-sufficient people. Therefore, tourists are not accepted here in the same way as in Egypt and Turkey, and what is better is up to you. If you want to go to the promenade, then you don’t need to walk around the hotel. Go out the gate - and there the whole world opens for you. This is one of the main bonuses of the hotel. After all, most of the resort hotels of the peninsula are located far from the villages, and to go to the store or to the club, you need to go by public transport.
The number of rooms "Grandhotel Hanioti"
Hotel Hanioti Grandotel 4 * accepts guests in 133 rooms. In ordinary rooms, designed for two tourists, you can accommodate up to four people. In such cases put extra rollaway beds. The area of these rooms is about twenty square meters, many with sea views (often lateral). Often balconies overlook the hotel’s patio, and tourists prefer these rooms because they are quieter during the high season. Some standard rooms can be connected. They are usually separated by a hallway and are intended for large families or companies. There are also one-room rooms for parents with children, an area of thirty meters. There are bunk beds. The apartments have a living room and a kitchen where you can cook. The most requested type of room among tourists at the Grandotel Hanioti Resort 4 * - Standard. Halkidiki is a region that accepts vacationers in winter and summer. Since our hotel also works all year round, the rooms have not only air conditioning, but also central heating is connected so that guests do not freeze in winter. Satellite television, receives as many as six Russian channels (one of them is musical). A safe and access to wireless Internet are not included in the room price if you have not bought an all inclusive package. They clean the rooms every day and, according to reviews, are pretty good, and change linen twice a week. In each room you will find a mini-fridge where you can store fruits, juices and so on purchased in the village. On the balcony, as a rule, there is a table and two rattan chairs. There you can spend romantic evenings together.
A hotel that conquers hearts with its cuisine
The Hanioti Grandotel 4 * hotel (Halkidiki) has two catering systems - half board with additional bonuses and all inclusive. Whatever you choose, you are provided with breakfast and dinner. Lunch is served only by guests who have paid all-inclusive. Meals take place according to the “buffet” system in the main restaurant. An interesting feature of the hotel is that tourists who choose half board are provided with drinks not only at breakfast but also at dinner, including juices, wine, ouzo, beer, coffee, tea. Ice cream in the evening is also included in Al-Bi food. All inclusive tourists are fed lunch. They can also use the bar until eleven in the evening at no extra charge. The hotel has an excellent reputation among guests due to its exquisite cuisine. Breakfast is beyond praise. Dairy dishes, yogurts, cereals, cheeses, fruits. Of the main dishes there is always fish, several types of meat, chicken. Sometimes there are seafood. Lamb and veal are cooked so that you lick your fingers. Delicious soups, a variety of side dishes (four to five types), Greek salads in many variations, and all this with local wine and beer. A huge assortment of vegetables and fruits. A sweet table is a real temptation for a figure - here you have cakes, puddings, and cakes. If something suddenly ends, immediately bring the next portion. Those who come with children do not have problems with what to feed the baby. The service is excellent, the tables are always clean and tidy. The restaurant can be eaten both indoors and on the terrace. The bar is located along the sea, and there are many comfortable sofas and pillows to enjoy the water surface. Cold coffee frappe is popular with visitors during the day, and alcoholic cocktails after eight in the evening.
Service and Facilities
Hanioti Grandotel Hotel 4 * (Kassandra) has provided a lot of entertainment for guests so that they do not get bored. Here you can visit the gym to keep yourself in shape, play table tennis. At the request of tourists, they can rent a bicycle to explore the surroundings and not pollute the environment. In the evenings, live music and karaoke are played twice a week. Once every seven days - on Saturdays, the show "Greek evening" is held with dancing, grilling and barbecue. It is paid, the entrance fee is twenty euros. The show is held in tents on the beach. There is practically no animation, except in summer, but discos are constantly organized. A playground is located on the beach, which is very convenient for parents who can sunbathe and at the same time keep their eyes on their children. In the next hotel you can use the little town, and five minutes from the hotel there is an amusement park. There that you do not have to think about what to do with the child. In addition, children's animation at the hotel is constantly working. Almost all employees of the Hanioti Grandotel 4 * hotel (Greece, Kassandra) speak Russian or understand it. The staff is selected extremely carefully, the staff behave very competently and professionally. They are ready to help and will carefully listen to any request or complaint. Hotel administration always meets the wishes of tourists. If you have a flight in the evening, you - provided that the hotel is not crowded - will be allowed to stay in the room until departure without any payment, and will not be kicked out at noon, as often happens. "Party" young people, as well as those who are used to dancing around them, may not like the hotel very much, but just for active tourists, couples, romantic lovers and travelers with children - just right.
Beach, sea, pool and water activities
Hotel Hanioti Grandotel 4 *, the reviews of which we analyze here, positions itself as a beach. Therefore, it has its own coast. It is well equipped - showers, toilets, umbrellas, trestle beds. But lying comfortably in the shade is free only for holders of all inclusive vouchers. Towels are also issued to them without money (however, on bail). There are always sunbeds, they are enough. A beautiful staircase leads to the beach. Here you will find many water activities - canoeing, water skiing, scooters, parachutes - but all this for extra money. The sea itself is very transparent, emerald in color, with amazingly clear water. There are no jellyfish, so vacationers with children can not be afraid. You can watch the fish and the underwater world without a mask at all. The beach itself is sandy, with a convenient pebble entrance to the sea. Compared with neighboring hotels, this beach was called the best. The Hanioti Grandotel Hotel 4 * has a freshwater-filled pool. It is small, and tourists mainly use it as an opportunity to swim after salt baths.
Excursions and shopping
Of course, the main trip, which is especially impressive for the guests of the Grandotel Hanioti Resort 4 * hotel, is Meteors. No one can resist the beauty of these monasteries, like eagle nests hanging on huge sheer cliffs. Tourists also recommend a sightseeing tour of Thessaloniki, and the most active can make a trip to the immortal gods - to the foot of the legendary Mount Olympus and even its peak. Fans of history and philosophy can visit Stagira - the place where Aristotle was born. And the cave of Petralon and the Anthropological Museum will attract those who are interested in ancient people. Those who come for the long term are advised to take a day trip to Athens. If you rent a car, you will gain a sense of freedom and you can see a lot in the short term. Indeed, there are also many interesting sights on the Kassandra peninsula. For example, in Agios Pavlov there is an ancient tower of Byzantine times. The village of Afitos lives according to the traditional rules; excursions are also carried there. And in Nea Foki is the famous monastery on Mount Athos. Once Zeus and Apollo were worshiped here, and now it is one of the most famous Christian shrines. Just keep in mind that women are strictly forbidden to enter there, and not every man (if he is not Greek) can get there. Want to buy something in memory of Greece? A fur coat can be purchased directly at the hotel, but if you want to visit a good fur factory, go to Kastoria. Hanioti itself recommends a children's clothing store where you can buy quality items from European and American brands. Fur items are also cheaper in the village than in a hotel - discounts are up to fifty percent.
Hanioti Grandotel Hotel 4 *: tourist reviews
Hotel guests characterize it as a cozy and not too large hotel, standing right by the sea. The staff here are friendly. Apparently, they all have been working together for a long time and perceive each other as one family, and tourists as dear guests. Magnificent beach with clear sea. The food is varied, tasty and of high quality, often better than in urban taverns. Many tourists praise the bar by the sea, where during the day you can admire the emerald waves, and at night - the moonlit path over the water, sipping a cocktail through a straw. Halkidiki is a very safe region, and the problems associated with the influx of refugees did not affect it at all. In general, Greece is a beautiful and friendly country, which is excellent for travelers from different countries - Russia, Germany, Moldova, the Baltic States. Therefore, everyone feels comfortable here and seeks to return. Many of those who have already rested in Greece, mark this particular hotel as their future place of stay, and also recommend it to their friends. For tourists who come here to sunbathe and swim, it is very important to live right on the sea. They are reluctant to go to the beach for a long time, but here they went down the stairs - and here he is, a long-awaited vacation! Another hotel like travelers who appreciate a real European pastime, calm and relaxing.