Greece has long been a favorite destination for Russian tourists. Popular are not only its islands, but also the mainland. On the continent, spring comes earlier than in the middle of the sea chilled during the winter. Therefore, if you go to Greece in May, then to the mainland. The Aegean Sea at the continental plume warms up very quickly, and you can swim comfortably already at the end of April.
Where exactly to go to mainland Greece? Halkidiki Peninsula is very popular among tourists. On the map, it resembles a hand with fingers. And one such “finger” is the Kassandra Peninsula. The most beautiful in this place is Cape Sani. It is declared an ecological reserve. Nevertheless, hotels are located in this beautiful natural area with dense pine thickets and golden beaches. And in this article we will talk about one of them - Sani Beach 5 *. We built the description of the hotel on real reviews from tourists.
Location and Management
In the conservation area of more than a thousand hectares, along the sandy coast of the Aegean Sea lies the resort "Sani Resort". It consists of five separate hotels, the name of which is the word Sani. All hotels are five-star and are on the front page of the sea. They are designed for different categories of vacationers. After all, some people like noisy and funny parties, and others give silence and calm. For example, the Club is more suitable for families with children, and the Porto is more suitable for sports enthusiasts, including boaters.
And the hotel - the heroine of our essay, is a classic. It will be cozy and good for all categories of vacationers. The resort has its own harbor - “Marina”, in which yachts are moored. From the shore it is bordered by a beautiful promenade. There are concentrated restaurants and bars of the resort. From the middle of July until the end of August, the Sani Festival has been held there for the 21st year in a row. At this time, concerts, performances, exhibitions and dance performances take place every evening. Hotel "Sani Beach" is located among the beautiful pine forest. Some rooms include Mount Olympus.
Territory
Buildings Sani Beach 5 * were built a long time ago, but quite often undergo a major restoration. The latter was held in 2014 in building A. The visiting card of this hotel is its location right in the middle of a pine forest. Trees create a shadow and fill the air with the smell of needles. In addition to residential buildings, the hotel has several restaurants, a swimming pool, playgrounds for children.
Hotel guests will not feel like they are on a reservation. Guests can freely walk throughout the Sani Resort. And if they get tired, small electric cars will be at their service, which will take them to the right building for free. If you want to plunge into the atmosphere of real Greece, then to the nearest village in Halkidiki you will be transferred by a shuttle that leaves from hotels several times a day.
Room Categories
The hotel has 395 guest rooms. Guests can enjoy panoramic views of the Mediterranean garden, Mount Olympus or the Aegean Sea. Sani Beach 5 * is proud that only natural materials were used in the construction of the buildings. And the floors of the rooms are covered with marble. All guest rooms have their own balconies or verandas.
The cheapest category of rooms in the hotel is double eco (in building A). The bedroom windows overlook a quiet patio. These rooms are 25 square meters. m. They have either two twin beds, or one large king size. For families, the hotel has family rooms. They are two eco rooms, interconnected by an adjacent door. Some rooms have a sea view.
In building B there are superior rooms. Junior Suite (35 sq. M.) Consists of a bedroom with a living area. Spacious furnished balcony overlooks the garden. Junior suite panorama (40 sq. M.) Is also one-room. But the view from the balconies opens onto the Aegean Sea and the peak of Olympus. Family suites on the upper floors of Building B consist of one or two bedrooms and a separate living room. The area of such rooms is 50 and 70 square meters. m
Family suites with direct access to the beach are located on the ground floor of Building B. They consist of a living room and one or two bedrooms. These luxury apartments are 70 and 105 square meters. m. Recently, the hotel was built building E. It houses chic deluxe family suites. They also come with one or two bedrooms. In addition to an impeccably decorated living room, these guest rooms are also distinguished by spacious verandas (35 sq. M.).
Sani Beach 5 *: room description
To give an idea of the luxury prevailing in the rooms of "Sani Beach", we begin the study with the cheapest category - eco. The last reconstruction in Building A took place in 2014, so new modern furniture was installed in the rooms. Of household appliances there is a plasma TV that broadcasts satellite (including Russian and music) channels, a free electronic safe, a CD / DVD player, a telephone, air conditioning, which can be adjusted for both cooling and heating with an individual remote control, as well as mini bar.
Naturally, all hotel guests can prepare hot drinks in their room. But for this is not some kind of electric kettle, but a Nespresso coffee machine. Wi-Fi is free throughout. The eco-friendly bathroom has a walk-in shower with rain shower. Luxurious terry bathrobes, slippers and toiletries by Anne Semonin are exclusive. They clean the rooms twice a day: morning and evening.
Description of the suites
Now consider what additional services complement the standard set of eco rooms at the Sani Beach 5 * hotel. We will not stop at the family rooms. After all, they are simply connected by an adjacent door with eco numbers. One has a matrimonial bed, and the second has two twin beds. But the junior suite has some advantages over simple eco. The king size bed features a Dream Bed orthopedic mattress, premium bedding and a duvet. Many pillows are available. The bathroom has two sinks and floor scales.
In one or two bedroom suites on the ground floor of Building B, instead of balconies, there is a spacious terrace with armchairs and sun loungers, and even a private garden. These rooms have direct access to the pool and the beach (the distance to the last is no more than 25 meters). And in the bathrooms of such suites there is a bathtub and a rain shower. The deluxe enclosures in E have very spacious verandas. The bathrooms have a bathtub and two sinks.
Sled beaches
Many guests were satisfied with the 7-km sandy coast of Busoulas and thought that it was the only one in the resort of Sani. This beach has been deserving the Blue Flag for several years in a row for its clean coast. Busoulas is considered the main and adjoins the building In the Sani Beach 5 * hotel. Sunny Hill and Ammos beaches are steps away from other buildings. All three coasts are washed by the crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea.
You can talk about the conditions on the beaches for a long time. Naturally, there are umbrellas with sunbeds covered with soft and comfortable mattresses. On the beach of the “five” hotel you expect to see a shower, toilet, changing cabins, lifeguard station, first-aid post, bar. And all this, of course, is present on the three coasts of Cape Sani. But there are also many other services.
You can use the Beach Buddies service, which provides reserving the best places on the beach, providing newspapers and waiter service. Tourists with children say that the Busoulas coast is ideal for bathing children. But adults will have to walk a hundred meters to get to the depths. Babywatch is available on all three beaches. Special nannies will ensure that your child does not drown. Tourists say that there are toys on the beach that children can freely use, including inflatable boats. Animation conducts various recreational activities on the coasts. And in the evenings, parties with famous DJs are organized in Busoulas.
Pools
"Sani Beach Hotel" is famous for its artificial reservoirs. There are several pools. One is in front of Building B, and the second, in the shape of a lagoon, is closer to the beach. These open-air pools are filled with the purest fresh water. They have departments for children. There is another pool at the spa. Only persons over 16 years old are allowed in it, since it has a powerful jacuzzi that can adversely affect the delicate bones of children. All pools, like the three beaches, have booths where towels are provided from dawn to dusk.
Services for children
Greece in May is especially good for toddlers. There is still no oppressive heat, but the water off the coast of Halkidiki has already warmed up. Adaptation of the child's body to new conditions will also be quick because food in Greece is not so foreign as in exotic countries. And in the “Sunny Beach” a little traveler will find many services.
For a baby up to 2 years old they will put a cradle, and parents will be given a rental heater and sterilizer for bottles, a bathtub for bathing and even a stroller. Mature children can ride three-wheeled and two-wheeled bicycles. To have a mini-club in the “five” is the norm. But in “Sani Beach”, in addition to him, there is a nursery where children from 4 months to 4 years are taken. And in the high season there is a teenage club for children from 13 to 16.
A personal nanny can be hired for an extra fee. The hotel's restaurants have a children's menu and high chairs for feeding babies. All hotel pools have shallow water areas.
restaurants and bars
The food concept at Sani Beach 5 * guests can choose at their discretion. For those who only paid breakfast, a morning meal is served at the Poseidon restaurant in buffet style. Lunches of the same type are served not only in the main restaurant “Sani Beach”, but also in “Olympos” on the territory of the “Sani Club”. Guests who have paid half or full board have the opportunity to go on a culinary trip, using the 14 à la carte restaurants in the resort complex. Dress code is required.
How does the Dine Around concept work? Special menus are served at these 14 restaurants at no extra charge. But a meal from the main dish card will cost a fixed amount - 1560 rubles per adult, 780 rubles. - from a child. The cost of meals for guests with breakfast only will be higher. Tourists say in reviews that they liked the poolside grill restaurant, the exquisite Mediterranean Ammos, the Greek Veranda. Of the bars, guests praise the one located on the beach of Busulas, an institution in the green theater and Zaferos in the lobby.
Nutrition Reviews
The food at the Sani Beach 5 * hotel (Halkidiki) is excellent. Many tourists were satisfied with Poseidon, since the choice of dishes there is wide. Parents praise the children's menu. By the way, if you have any food allergies, please inform the administration when booking a room. Then the cook will prepare specially for you lactose-free, gluten-free and other dishes. Tourists say that for many years in a row the Sani Gourmet festival has been held at the resort, which is attended by the chefs of the best restaurants with Michelin stars. And tasting their creations is offered to hotel guests.
Sani Beach 5 *: service
A luxurious spa complex with many baths and procedures, swimming lessons for children, a fitness room with cardiovascular equipment, free trips to the village, golf cart services in the resort - you just can’t count everything. To this it is worth adding that guests of Sani Beach can use tennis courts at the Club Hotel and the water sports center in Porto.
General reviews
“It was a luxurious vacation!” - this is how tourists say about their stay at Sani Beach 5 *. The reviews often express gratitude to the courteous and friendly staff, caring animators, skilled chefs, professional managers. The hotels speak Russian, so you will not have a language barrier.