Greece is a very popular place, so tens of thousands of tourists go here every year. Alkyon Resort 4 * for many reasons is attractive to tourists. And a certain part of them, who decided to relax in the northern part of Greece, choose this hotel as a temporary place of residence.
Location
Alkyon Resort 4 * was located in Halkidiki. This is a Greek nom located in Central Macedonia. Here is the village of Kriopigi. It is here, just a 5-7 minute walk from the beach, this hotel is located. Proximity to the sea is important. But to go to the airport for a long time. The nearest, known as "Macedonia", is located in Thessaloniki. Before him go about 80-90 kilometers.
It is also interesting that the hotel was not located in a simple place, but in a picturesque garden, with a total area of 15,000 square meters. This is one of the highlights of this hotel. By the way, despite the fact that it was built in 2000, everything looks beautiful, fresh and interesting. Moreover, in 2011 they carried out major repairs.
It should be clarified that in Greece there is another hotel of the same name. It is known as Alkyon Resort Hotel & Spa. This is a 5-star hotel located on the beautiful beach of Vrahati near the Gulf of Corinth. Hotels should not be confused, if only because they are separated by about 600 kilometers. However, this hotel will also be described, but a little later.
Services
In Alkyon Resort 4 * customers are provided with free Wi-Fi and parking (no reservation is required). The registration desk here works 24/7, so check-in and check-out are possible on an individual basis. However, all this is discussed separately.
The hotel also has an office with photocopy and fax services. Tour services and ticket booking are also available for guests. By the way, people who think that the sea is far away may not have to worry - free transport regularly goes to the beach from the hotel, taking tourists back then.
Leisure
On the territory of Alkyon Resort 4 * (Halkidiki) there is not so much entertainment as in many other hotels. Nevertheless, they are here too. There is table tennis, a billiard room, and a pool with a nearby bar where you can enjoy a variety of refreshing drinks. And on the lawn, guests can play badminton.
Guests can also spend time alone in the picturesque hotel garden, or watch shows in the lobby. For children, by the way, there is a separate pool with a shallow depth, as well as a playground. There is a slide, a trampoline, and a swing.
There are no animated shows here. So the hotel is perfect for people who want to spend a calm and quiet holiday.
Nutrition
In Alkyon Resort 4 * there is one bar, cafe and, of course, a restaurant. As people who came here say, food is very good, satisfying and tasty everywhere. There are no special frills. But they serve fruits (peaches, oranges, melons, watermelons, grapes), fish called “golden spar” (also known as dorado), feta cheese, traditional “zaziki” appetizer (from ordinary yogurt, garlic and cucumber) as well as fresh pastries that are baked here right before dinner begins. Of course, guests are also served vegetables and olives, which are especially tasty here. For dinner and lunch, there is always meat and fish dishes. The only negative - in the evening there are paid drinks.
Breakfast includes hot dishes. These are fried eggs, omelet, boiled eggs, sausages, stewed beans, warm croissants, salted buns with jam, toasts, muffins. Guests can also try dried fruits, Greek yogurt (many recommend it), canned and fresh fruits, cereal with milk. If you want, you can make yourself a sandwich - they serve bread, cheeses, sausages, chocolate paste, butter and much more. Drinks include coffee, tea and juices.
In general, the guests here are treated very well. Not only in the hotel, but also in restaurants. Sometimes they make bonuses - they give champagne, watermelon, and many other pleasant things.
Budget apartments
Now it’s worth talking about the types of rooms. It’s worth starting with the most popular and, in combination, economical. These are rooms for two people. There are "Standards" - they have a living area of 25 square meters. m. Cozy, homely and sophisticatedly furnished apartments have their own balcony, plumbing with shower and toilet, as well as a refrigerator, hairdryer, telephone, air conditioning and satellite TV. There is still a safe. Guests can choose their own beds. Inside the "Standards" can stand either one, double, or two ordinary. There is also a small sofa and dressing room.
For two people a week of living with breakfast will cost 35,000 rubles.
Superior Apartment
This category is also in the hotel. Her rooms have a larger area (30 sq. M.), As well as a modern and stylish interior. This apartment is popular among aesthetes. The facilities and conditions are all the same. But the price is more by 5,000 rubles (for two people).
It should be noted that the apartments themselves have three single beds and one folding sofa. So their maximum capacity is 4 people. For three guests a room will cost about 48 thousand rubles. And for four - 55 000 rubles. The last option is the most profitable. Indeed, in this case, each guest will have to pay only 19 thousand rubles. for your weekly stay.
Family Suite
This is the next category of apartments available at Alkyon Resort 4 * (Kassandra). Their area is 50 square meters. m. And it is divided into two bedrooms. One has two single beds and a sofa bed. The room has a large window starting from the floor and a TV with satellite channels. The second bedroom has a double bed. Refrigerator, hairdryer, bathroom - all this is also available inside.
Maximum occupancy for this room is four adults. For two guests a weekly stay will cost approximately 47,000 rubles. Three guests will have to pay about 55 thousand rubles. And four - a little more than 60,000 rubles. Prices, of course, are indicated with breakfast included in them.
About booking and accommodation
Several nuances regarding this topic should also be noted with attention. Alkion Resort is a 4-star hotel, which is very popular due to its low prices and a favorable location. Many decide to go here. And that's why hotel rooms are almost never empty. However, there are only sixty of them. Therefore, if you want to stay here during your vacation, it is better to book apartments in advance. In order for the administration to be confident in the intentions of the guests, they will have to leave their credit card details. This object accepts "Master Card" and "Visa".
Alkion Resort is a hotel that allows guests with children of any age to come. Moreover, if the baby is not two years old, a cradle will be installed in his room. You don’t have to pay extra for this. It is advisable, perhaps, to warn the administration in advance about the need to provide such a service.
Staff
Many people staying at Alkyon Resort 4 * (Halkidiki, Kassandra, Kriopigi) talk about the level of staff training. The specialists working here are very polite and friendly. In addition, they speak four languages, among which there is Russian, which cannot but rejoice.
Despite the fact that check-in starts at two in the afternoon, guests are often registered earlier. Unless, of course, there are free rooms. At the height of the season, you still have to wait.
Guests say that the administrator not only registers people entering, he also meets them, escorts them to his room, explains how to get to the beach. The administrators here are sociable and open people who are ready to help with advice at almost any moment. By the way, the reception should be contacted if you need to rent a car. Questions of this nature are resolved quickly.
The hotel has a good cleaning - the apartments are always clean and tidy. They are cleaned by maids every day and towels are regularly changed with bedding.
What else do guests say?
Alkyon Resort 4 * reviews get varied. But most of them are positive. Guests are happy to talk about the main features of the hotel - the picturesque place in which it is located. The nature is very beautiful, a real paradise for aesthetes - relaxation is provided both with soul and body.
A steep serpentine leads to the sea. But it can be reached through the alleys and then - through the stairs, open to the eyes of the inaccessible. However, people who were here say that you can find it if you try. And due to the fact that you still have to go down to the beach, the hotel is not recommended for visiting older persons, as well as for those who decide to take their children on vacation. It will not be in anyone’s hands, and rest will not leave the best impressions. Therefore, it is better to look for another option.
But everyone else likes Alkyon Resort 4 *. Halkidiki, Kassandra, Kriopigi is a wonderful place to relax. From here you can go on various excursions, stroll around the surroundings, buy souvenirs in many cozy shops and, in general, have a good time.
About the hotel of the same name
At the very beginning it was said that there is another hotel. Some mistakenly call it Alkyon Resort 4 * Exclusive. But the full name of the complex was indicated earlier.
This is a luxurious 5-star complex, located a few steps from the pristine white sand beach. There are several different room categories. There are "standards", junior suites, as well as spacious apartments and maisonettes. The best (and most expensive) of the options is the last. A two-story room with a separate living room, bedroom and a spacious terrace costs four adults 100,000 rubles a week (with breakfast).
The cheapest option is the “standard”, which is half the size of a maisonette. But there are all the conditions necessary for comfort. Price - about 45-50 thousand rubles. per week (breakfast included). Quite a modest price tag for five stars. By the way, they also offer bridal suites. And in the rooms you can live with animals - only the administration needs to be warned in advance.
The highlight of this hotel is its excellent SPA center. There is an indoor pool, hot tubs, a Turkish bath, massage rooms, a sauna, as well as rooms where you can devote time to wellness and beauty treatments.
This hotel provides more services than the previously mentioned Alkyon Resort of Halkidiki. And there are more ways to have fun. However, each of the hotels is good in its own way. Here you can enjoy exclusive service and VIP-services, and there - amazing nature and low prices. In general, everyone will choose the option that is right for him. In any case, it will be correct, since both hotels are good.