Scion Palace Beach Hotel 4 * is a four-star hotel that has all the amenities that are so appreciated by tourists seeking a good beach holiday. It has a large territory surrounded by greenery, modern rooms, a good restaurant and bar, fast Internet and professional staff. The hotel is located next to the village of Nea Skioni in the southwest of the Kassandra peninsula in mainland Greece. It has direct access to the beach. The hotel opened in 2015 and is mainly focused on family vacations.
Skioni
This peninsula of mainland Greece has a good reputation among tourists. There are many historical places, natural attractions. One of these pearls of the peninsula is the village of Nea Scioni. This resort grew up on the site of several fishing villages, which were located at the ruins of the city described by the ancient historian Thucydides. There, according to legend, after the Trojan War, the Greeks brought captive slaves, married them, and thus Skioni arose. But in the Middle Ages, this city fell into decay, gradually collapsing, and in the end the inhabitants moved to nearby villages. The main occupation of local, in addition to serving tourists, is fishing. And two kilometers from the center of the village, on the cape, there is a 16th-century Orthodox chapel dedicated to the Mother of God of the Holy See. There are ancient murals and an icon that is considered miraculous. It was in this place that the new Scion Palace Beach Hotel 4 * hotel was built (Halkidiki, Kassandra). In Nea Skioni, you can take a walk along the beautiful promenade, admire the marina with boats, boats and yachts. Not bad and the local city beach. It is quiet, and olive groves grow along the sea.
Location, Territory
Scion Palace Beach Hotel 4 * is located literally twenty meters from the sea. Not far from it are such villages as Chanyoti, Pefkohori, Furki and Paliuri. But the nearest town to the hotel is Skioni. The distance to it is about 2 kilometers. There are all bars, shops, pharmacies and markets. The hotel complex consists of seven snow-white two-story cottages that stand in a landscape park. The hotel is surrounded by picturesque green hills. On the territory there is a parking lot, a shop (mini-market). Thessaloniki is 110 kilometers from the hotel, and the airport is 85 km away. Buses to neighboring villages pass by the hotel. But they go to Thessaloniki only three times a day, which is not very convenient for independent travelers without a car.
Resettlement
Guests of the Scion Palace Beach Hotel 4 * live in 56 rooms, which belong to three different categories. The first of these is standard bungalows (area 27 square meters). They are air-conditioned, with bathrooms and showers, a balcony or terrace. The rooms have flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. The second category is the superior bungalow. They are slightly larger (32 sq. M.). In addition to a double bed, as in standard rooms, there is also a folding sofa. And family bungalows of 57 square meters have an open plan, their rooms are separated by a partition. They clean the rooms and change linen three times a week. The furniture in the rooms is dark in color. The minibar can serve as a refrigerator, but drinks from there are paid. A cot is provided for an extra charge of 350 rubles. in a day.
Nutrition
The guests of the Skion Palace Beach Hotel (Greece) mainly take only a room with breakfast. It is served in the form of a buffet. In principle, this hotel can also order three meals a day. All inclusive is also practiced here. Lunch and dinner are offered in the Buffet system. And the poolside bar serves drinks and light snacks. Chicken and pork are the most common dishes, and small fried “swell” of fish. The variety of food is not very large, although it is cooked deliciously. But there are almost no sweets, no fruits, or famous Greek desserts. Therefore, those tourists who were at the hotel with their own or rented vehicles preferred to dine in those places where they went on excursions, and dine in Skioni. Moreover, the local dog houses in abundance offer inexpensive tasting of various types of sea fish, as well as seafood delicacies. Especially good on the Skioni embankment in August, the popular Gavros Festival is held there. Then you can taste your favorite local fish for homemade wine right on the street.
Service and entertainment
Wi-Fi at the Scion Palace Beach Hotel 4 * is free, but it catches mainly in the lobby, especially near the reception and by the pool. For children there is a playground with swings. The hotel can transfer travelers from and to the airport for an additional fee. The hotel can accommodate small pets. But they should weigh less than five kilograms. At the reception, guests can arrange rental cars or bicycles. If you need to iron clothes, then ask for an iron in the lobby, from the staff. There is a sports ground on site. The staff is very polite and attentive.
Sea holiday
The beach is just a few steps from the Scion Palace Beach Hotel 4 * (Halkidiki). Like most coasts of Greece, it is public, so sun loungers and umbrellas are paid. The beach consists of a mixture of sand and pebbles. Therefore, wooden walkways are made to enter the water. The fact is that there is sand on the beach and in the sea. But at the entrance to the water there are a few pebbles. The sea is beautiful, crystal clear. There are practically no people on the beach. Almost all of the coast here is awarded the “blue flag”. All beaches in the area of Skioni are no exception. The hotel also has a freshwater pool with a children's section. There sunbeds and umbrellas are free, and in the evenings there is live music.
Scion Palace Beach Hotel 4 *: reviews
According to Tripadvisor estimates, 70% of travelers were satisfied with their hotel stay. The beds are comfortable, rooms are well soundproofed. True, tourists complain about the remoteness of the hotel. It is good there to relax people with their own or rented car. But other guests like that the hotel is as if surrounded by nature, and everything around is surrounded by greenery. Great views from the balcony, especially the sunsets. Nice pool and bar, and the location relative to the beach can be called ideal. Even with the windows closed, the gentle sound of waves can be heard. In the evenings, it’s calm here, no animation, but some people go specifically for such peace.