Halkidiki is one of the main resort areas of mainland Greece. Tourists from all over the world come here all year round. And in the summer there are especially many travelers. And everyone wants to settle in some good hotel by the sea. Well, exactly such a place is Possidi Holidays 5 *.
Briefly about the hotel
The hotel was built in 1992. Many are embarrassed by her “age”, however, the complete reconstruction took place in 2011, so there is no need to worry about the condition of the hotel - everything inside is new and modern.
Possidi Holidays 5 * is located right on the seashore, at arm's length from your own beach, in the resort village of Possidi. It is located on the Kassandra Peninsula. This village is a small settlement surrounded by picturesque pine groves. And just nearby was the ancient city of Mendi. The first settlers appeared there in the 12th century BC - excavations have shown this. In general, the sights from the hotel are also nearby.
The hotel itself is surrounded by pine and olive trees. The territory in which it is located is estimated at 33,000 square meters. m! In general, the location is extremely good. Silence and solitude - the perfect atmosphere for a relaxing holiday. The only small minus is the Macedonia Airport is far away, 105 kilometers from the village.
Entertainment
Being in Possidi Holidays 5 *, you can brighten up your leisure time in various ways. It has an outdoor swimming pool and a sun terrace with sun loungers. Guests are also offered a variety of professional equipment for water sports. For example, water skiing, canoeing and catamarans.
The hotel also has a small SPA-center - with a hammam, jacuzzi, massage room, sauna and beauty salon.
Lovers of an active lifestyle will definitely like the availability of bicycle rental and a good gym on site. There are two more tennis courts (with lighting and special coverage). You can also play volleyball on the beach.
By the way, you can reach the sea in one minute. The beach is sandy, clean, which is not surprising - because it is private. There is a bar, deck chairs, umbrellas and towels.
Even the children whom the parents took with them on vacation will not be bored. For them, Possidi Holidays Resort 5 * has a games room and a separate playground.
Service
This hotel has everything for guests. Free Wi-Fi and parking, 24-hour reception (individual registration of guests is possible), luggage storage, currency exchange, laundry, ironing, conference room, office with photocopy and fax - this is just a small list of services provided.
Also in Possidi Holidays Resort 5 * there is a common lounge, transfer and food delivery services with drinks to the apartments, car rental and even shops. And guests, if they wish, can ask to provide them with a family room or suite for the newlyweds. By the way, there are no problems with communication. After all, the staff speaks not only English, Greek and German, but also Russian.
Nutrition
In Possidi Holidays 5 * (Halkidiki), as in any other 5-star hotel, there are several good places where guests can satisfy their hunger or thirst. There is a vitamin bar located near the pool. Fresh juices are served there. In the main restaurant, in addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner, themed evenings of Mediterranean and Italian cuisine are regularly organized. They also serve barbecue. Many guests pay special attention to the tavern with the beautiful name Magnolia, where they cook excellent Greek dishes. And the main bar boasts a large assortment of alcohol, cocktails and live music every night. A special highlight of the atmosphere adds a fireplace.
In general, no one is left hungry. The guests who were here say that even if you arrive closer to the night, when dinner is already over, the staff will set the table in the room. A wide selection of dishes. There are barbecue, fish, meat, fruits, desserts, vegetables, side dishes, sweets. There are no queues in bars and restaurants, and the buffet is replenished until the meal is over. This level of service can not but rejoice.
Economy class
Possidi Holidays Resort 5 * hotel has rooms of various categories. Take, for example, the economy class. Quite simple, but comfortable rooms, done in warm colors, have a living area of 25 square meters. m. Inside there are two single beds that can easily be shifted into one large and comfortable. The apartments have access to a private balcony, from which you can see the magnificent landscape - mountains and a garden.
Inside there is a radio, a telephone, a TV with satellite channels, as well as a minibar with powerful air conditioning. There is a bathroom with a bathtub, a hairdryer and a toilet. A table, nightstands, mirrors, large heavy curtains - this, as well as other useful interior elements are also present inside. Incidentally, the floors in the room are decorated with marble.
A week of living in such a room will cost two guests in an amount not even reaching 60 tr. With half board, of course. It turns out only ~ 4,200 rubles per person per day. For a 5-star hotel, a very modest price. Which, by the way, can be even lower. Hotel Possidi Holidays 5 * often provides discounts and makes promotional offers to potential guests. And here are the best prices in the fall.
Standards
These apartments are slightly more expensive than the notorious economy class. The area is the same, but the conditions are different. These rooms are located in the bungalow. The flooring is laminated and the balcony offers amazing sea views. The standard price of such a room is approximately 70 tons. (with the same conditions of booking and meals).
The bungalow also has standards overlooking the garden. Such apartments cost 65 tr in Week.
And there are also improved double rooms. They are closest to the sea. And, accordingly, the view from their windows is more impressive. 80 000 rubles - its weekly cost.
Family apartments
Many people with children decide to go on vacation with them. Well, for this category of tourists, the Possidi Holidays Resort Suites 5 * have separate rooms called family rooms. Their area is 33 square meters. m. This space is divided into a bedroom, a balcony and a bathroom. Inside, there are three wide single beds and one folding sofa. Maximum occupancy for this room is four people. 2 adults and 2 children. But children are considered guests whose age has not reached 12 years. Anyone older is considered an adult.
Amenities - all the same as in the previously listed rooms. There is no capacity for extra beds in this apartment. The view, by the way, can open either to the garden or to the sea. If the moment is fundamental, then it should be clarified even at the time of booking.
85 000 rubles - this is how much a weekly stay in a family apartment with half board will cost. But many, coming here, take a full board. In this case, you will have to pay 20,000 rubles more.
Reservation
The Possidi Holidays Resort 5 * hotel, the photo of which is provided above, is very popular. Which, in principle, is not surprising. So, that is why it is better to reserve an apartment here long before the intended trip. Early booking is the best way out.
Check-in starts at 14:00, but for guests, individual registration is available. Only this needs to be agreed. If people arrived earlier, but the room is ready for them, then there will be no problems with checking in.
The hotel, as mentioned, is allowed to stay with children. For babies whose age does not exceed two years, free cribs are provided. True, it is advisable to inform that it is necessary in advance. So that the administration has time to prepare everything.
By the way, when making an early booking, you will need to provide your credit card details (as a guarantee of arrival). The hotel accepts Visa and Master Card.
Vacationers
People who have been to Possidi Holidays 5 * (Greece, Halkidiki, Possidi) are happy to share their impressions regarding their vacation here. The first comments are always about the location and the hotel itself. Everyone says that the hotel looks like a large and beautiful villa, surrounded by lush vegetation. The sea here is good, clean, and the sunset is convenient. There are also deck chairs with umbrellas.
The staff is attentive and polite, but sometimes tired, as workers work seven days a week (this applies to the high season). In the store, located in the hotel, fairly reasonable prices. Many are there who buy home gifts - oil, wine, cheeses, etc.
Guests are advised to rent bicycles and go to Olympus, a beautiful and interesting place with a picturesque waterfall on top of the mountain.
Another plus is that there is rarely a show. Some consider this a minus, as there are people who like animation. But the plus is that the territory is always quiet. So basically people who lack this peace come here.
Guest Recommendations
A few words should also be said about what people who visited the hotel advise. Possidi Holidays Resort 5 * Travelers' reviews receive extremely positive. Moreover, this hotel is very loved by the Greeks themselves. And the locals know exactly where to rest and where not to. So this is a serious sign of quality.
Apartments are best booked in two-story bungalows. It is very quiet and comfortable. But, on the other hand, it’s better to settle in the main building, closer to the lobby - there is an option to “catch” Wi-Fi. Although it is free, it is only in the lobby.
It is even better to immediately pick up such a flight in the opposite direction so that you do not have to renew the apartment at a late departure. Since it costs 50-100 euros (depending on the category of apartments and previously paid services). And yet, it is better to take fumitoxes from mosquitoes with you on vacation. Although you can close the door to the room and turn on the air conditioning - this is a simpler solution to the problem.
And further. If you want to go somewhere, then it is better to call a taxi at the reception. Before Possidi, it will cost 6.5 euros. If you "catch" a car outside the hotel, it will turn out to be more expensive.
What else is worth knowing
About this hotel you can tell a lot of interesting nuances. Finally, it is worth noting a few more, in addition to the above.
If you want some special fruits, then you do not need to go anywhere. Near the hotel runs a seller who has a huge selection of them. And it's inexpensive - 1.5-3 euros per kilogram, depending on what kind of fruit you want to buy.
Beach towels you can not take with you - they are given here. But on the security of 10 euros. When the towels are returned, then the money is given in the same currency. By the way, they are changed every three days.
The rooms are cleaned very well, cleanliness does not cause any complaints. Still pleasing is the lack of a language barrier. The hotel has a lot of Russian-speaking people who are always ready to help with advice or any recommendation.
Due to the close proximity to the sea, convenient beach and the availability of appropriate conditions in high season, there are a lot of people who came with small children. If you want perfect silence, you should go here in October. At this time, the real velvet season reigns here, ideal for sea holidays - the temperature of water and air does not drop below 22-24 degrees. But for the evening it’s worth taking a couple of sweaters with you. In addition, at this time there are very few tourists in principle. And there is a chance to book any room you like.
In general, this is a really worthy and good hotel, ideal for people who dream of a secluded vacation by the sea, in a beautiful and picturesque place. Numerous reviews are a direct confirmation of this.