Surely every person at least once dreamed of a carefree vacation on an all-inclusive system in some picturesque place. And many, having decided to turn their idea into reality, go to Greece. Today it is a very popular and visited resort. And it is here that such a wonderful hotel as the Cronwell Platamon Resort is located.
general information
This modern complex immersed in greenery cannot be overlooked. Cronwell Platamon Resort, by the way, is located in Pieria. And to be more precise, in Platamonas, which is a cozy resort village located on the shores of the Aegean Sea. The highlight of it is that from here you can see Olympus from anywhere.
The hotel itself is in close proximity to the sea. The complex has its own private sandy beach with convenient sunsets. Moreover, there are separate ones, both for adults and for children. And also on the territory of the hotel is a fruit garden. You could even say otherwise. If you take a walk here, it will become clear - this hotel itself is located in a huge orchard.
The only negative is the airport is far away. Macedonia International Airport, located in Thessaloniki, is 155 kilometers away. But in Platamonas itself it is very quiet and picturesque - nothing will hinder a relaxing holiday.
Service
Cronwell Platamon Resort provides all the amenities and services that guests need for a carefree holiday. It offers free private parking and Wi-Fi, a tour desk, a conference room with a meeting room and a small business center and a 24-hour reception.
Guests can also use the shuttle service, delivery of drinks and food, as well as a left-luggage office. If you need something else, you can contact the administrators for help. It’s a good thing, people working here not only know Greek, but also English and Russian.
By the way, this hotel has apartments that are fully adapted to the specific characteristics of guests with disabilities.
Leisure activities
Cronwell Platamon Resort has its own private beach, awarded the EU Blue Flag Cleanliness. From eight in the morning until 20:00, guests enjoy free umbrellas, sunbeds, a shower, towels, and equipment for practicing beach sports. There is also a team of animators conducting various competitions.
The hotel also organizes adult entertainment. It hosts discos, competitions, exhibitions, black and white parties, master classes and themed culinary evenings (three times a week, in the Herbarium restaurant).
Every Friday in Cronwell Platamon Resort 5 * "Greek" days are arranged. Suppliers of the best local wine, olive oil, jams, nuts, cigars, dried fruits, organic cosmetics, souvenirs and much more come to the hotel from all regions. This colorful fair smoothly flows into a bright Greek dinner, which is organized in the tavern Saloufes.
And here they hold local "Olympic Games", basketball, volleyball, football and other interesting events.
Leisure
In addition to the above, in Cronwell Platamon Resort 5 * you can do many more. Here they conduct classes in water aerobics and volleyball, training in a modern gym, and you can also play tennis. To do this, there is a professional court.
And, of course, water sports are available here. Staying in Greece, you can not give time to diving. Scuba diving will leave a vivid impression. The sea world is rich here, so guests can see many amazing inhabitants.
There is also a swimming pool with a sun terrace and the opportunity to engage in darts, archery, bocce or board games (monopoly, chess, checkers, poker).
SPA
In Cronwell Platamon Resort 5 * (Pieria), as in any other good hotel, it has its own spa center. More recently, in the summer of this year, 2016, SPA complex specialists updated the welness program. The line of wellness procedures that use natural marine components has been expanded.
Here you can spend time not only on the sauna, bath and swimming in the pool, but also on classic traditional massages and special programs. Their highly qualified specialists with medical education will help to select SPA clients. Here you can order a detox program that actively promotes the elimination of toxins from the body. The 4-hour session for newlyweds is especially popular.
They also make an excellent Tibetan lift massage using bamboo sticks, which helps to shape the figure. Honey and chocolate wraps, stone therapy, Ayurvedic treatments, Mediterranean scrubs, manicures, pedicures, peeling are just a small list of what you can try. And a full list of services offered to guests will be offered upon arrival.
Restaurants
As already mentioned at the very beginning, Cronwell Platamon Resort 5 * (Pieria) operates on an all-inclusive basis. There are two luxurious and presentable establishments where guests can taste amazingly delicious dishes and quality drinks.
Herbarium Restaurant boasts an amazing view of the sea from its terrace. The chefs of the restaurant prepare international dishes, treating guests to the buffet system. For children there is a separate menu. And it is here that three times a week spend evenings of Greek, Italian and marine cuisine. Breakfast starts at 7:00 and ends at 10:00. Lunch and dinner - from 12:30 to 15:00 and from 19:00 to 22:00, respectively. By the way, every Monday there is a grill and barbecue. Be sure to try fried chicken, soft burgers and juicy steaks.
Second place is the cozy Saloufes tavern, which serves delights of European and Greek cuisine. Fish and meat dishes, pizza, snacks, salads, sets for strong alcohol and beer - here you can try many interesting dishes. And on weekends there are souvlaki and barbecue.
Bars
Also on the territory of Cronwell Platamon Resort 5 * (Greece), in addition to restaurants, there are four bars. The first is in the lobby. There, guests can try not only soft and light strong drinks, but also wines, vodka, tequila, gin, rum, brandy, liqueurs, and locally produced martinis. They also make delicious exotic cocktails in the lobby and offer ice cream with snacks. And every day at five in the evening - a tea party with fresh pastries. There is still imported alcohol (among which there is even Russian vodka), but some of them are at an additional cost.
At the beach bar you can taste delicious juices, ice cream and a Sicilian dessert called granite - crushed fruit ice with sugar.
There is also a non-alcoholic bar Splash and Saloufes on the territory, which definitely will appeal to coffee lovers. They make it delicious here, and the menu is counted by a variety of names. Alcohol, snacks, desserts and tea are also served here.
2-seater standards
Now you can talk about the rooms that Cronwell Platamon Resort 5 * (Greece) has at its disposal. Pieria is an amazing resort. And this 5-star hotel fully corresponds to its level. The hotel has comfortable, stylishly decorated apartments. The most economical option is a 2-bed standard with an area of 25 square meters. m. They have a double bed and two folding sofas. Since in addition to two adults, 2 children can still be admitted to this apartment. But there are rooms without sofas - if the moment is fundamental, then it’s worth clarifying everything in the reservation request.
The standards include a bathroom with a toilet, a widescreen TV, a private furnished balcony, air conditioning (with heating function), and a refrigerator. Little things like a hairdryer and free hygiene kits are also available.
But the cost of a week of living in the standard will be about 75 tr. This is the average price. In fact, the cost is constantly changing - depending on the season, the services of a tour operator and advance booking.
Suites & Villa
Cronwell Platamon Resort (Greece, Platamonas) also has apartments of these categories. The suite has an area of 52 sq. M. The whole space is divided into a comfortable bedroom with a huge bed for two, and a living room in which there is a folding sofa. The facilities are the same as the standards, but there is also a microwave and shower, in addition to the bathroom. Bathrobes, bath towels, hygiene kits - this is also available.
The suite is designed for 3 adult guests (1 child up to 16 years old can additionally stay), and for them the average price of a weekly stay is 135 t.
But the best villas in Cronwell Platamon Resort get reviews. In the photo provided above, you can see one of them. The villas are two-story and spacious, with a luxurious living room downstairs and a bedroom upstairs. There is a private jacuzzi and a cozy wooden veranda equipped with sun loungers. There is a fireplace and a personal sauna, as well as an additional toilet. The average weekly price of a villa for 3 adults is 160 tons.
Guest Comments
If you pay attention to the 5 * reviews left about your vacation at Cronwell Platamon Resort, you can understand that this hotel is what it is presented in all the best descriptions. Guests who were here confirm this fact.
However, there are also negative reviews. The hotel is good, but not for those people who want to relax in silence. A lot of tourists with children come here, so you don’t have to wait for peace. Unless, of course, come here in winter. When the prices are an order of magnitude lower, the hotel is half empty, as most vacations take place in summer. Water in the sea is also much cleaner. But it’s cooler, not everyone will bathe, since in January-February its temperature here is 13-15 ° C.
The hotel has wonderful staff. Daily cleaning, and it can be ordered at a certain time by contacting the reception. Constantly reporting fresh towels and changing clothes. Beach is also there, but under the signature. And here everyone speaks Russian - this fact is noted with pleasure by almost every tourist.
In general, Cronwell Platamon is a good hotel for a good rest. Tourists who want entertainment, high-quality and delicious food, as well as the sea, will definitely like it here. Only if you want to relax here in the summer, it is better to use early booking. The hotel is popular, so by the beginning of the season there are practically no free rooms.