Hotel Hanioti Village Spa

Just divine! Absolutely delightful place and I had a really restful few days here. It's beautifully run and maintained and perfectly located. I had the best holiday romance as well - utterly smitten by the cats.

This was marketed as a 3 star hotel and it is a 3 star hotel. But a decent one. Overall the main things that matter (the people, the facilities and the cleanliness) were good. There are some things that could make it an excellent 3 star but it didn’t stop our enjoyment. The one thing we found when arriving was that it is not obvious where reception is. Arriving late at night we did feel like an inconvenience and struggled to find any signs of life. A sign, some lights etc would make a difference. As would a trolley for luggage and someone to help the ladies carry theirs. We were also told at check in that we’d have to move rooms part way through the stay which put us in a bit of a mood initially, which is not what you want after a long journey. (We sorted this the next day and were told that we didn’t have to change if we refused, but it was an unusual experience and not something that made us feel welcome.). Whilst basic, the rooms were very clean and the linens and bed were comfortable. Whilst towels etc were changed most days, we did feel that the cleaning of the rooms after arrival could have been better during the stay. Just an odd mop and sweep up. The breakfast was very good. As vegetarians and a vegan there were enough choices for us and the breads and fruit were fresh. The coffee machine broke which was not ideal and meant the instant sachets were a disappointment. A decaf option (other than having to pay) would also be appreciated. The pool was so quiet and well maintained. You never had to worry about reserving a lounger and we could go at any time of the day and get a space. The water was clean and warm. Very enjoyable pool with plenty of space. The beach is less than a 10 minute walk and the town about 15 mins. This included all shops, restaurants and bars. So you are away from craziness but close enough to the action. Whilst you can’t have your own drinks around the pool you do have a fridge so can buy drinks and have them in your room. The bar prices are high but it’s what you expect, but the food selection is good and reasonably priced. Nothing gets watered down and it’s branded spirits and all fresh food. The chocolate milkshakes were a hit with the teenager. The grounds were kept immaculately. And the hotel cats were a real hit too (well with the cat loving members of the family). We didn’t make use of the spa apart from on the final day when we were able to use the shower facilities as our flight was late. Whilst we’d have appreciated keeping the room for a late checkout (and we said we’d be happy to pay) we appreciated that it wasn’t possible and grateful that we were given this opportunity to enjoy our final day and freshen up before travelling. The evening was quiet, which suited us. There was a karaoke evening which we didn’t take part in, but we enjoyed cocktails that evening anyway! Other than this it was very chilled, which I guess is why the bar was called the lazy croc! What makes this hotel are undoubtedl

Stayed here for four nights with my mum. It was perfect. The hotel is situated close to Hanioti centre so ideal to get to the local shops, bars and restaurants. The pool area is fantastic, plenty of sun beds available so there is always availability. The pool and surrounding areas are kept so well. It’s a great place to chill and enjoy the weather. Great playlists played too. Calm and peaceful in the morning and a little more funky in the afternoon. I was able to enjoy the sunshine until around 7pm. The breakfast offer was amazing, so much choice, plenty of fresh and dried fruit, gorgeous local honeycomb/honey, cooked foods, cold meats, cheeses, salad, breads and conserves as well as pastries. Giannis, Giannis and the rest of the team are super hosts, friendly, helpful and nothing too much trouble. Lots of local knowledge about restaurants, transport, places to visit etc and super helpful in organising taxis, booking restaurants etc. Mum and I visited the spa where Joanna really spoilt us. An excellent masseuse and super helpful, especially for mum who was unable to get into the massage bed and yet could access a wonderful leg and foot massage. In our short stay we visited the spa twice as it was such a professional massage. Highly recommend a visit during your stay. There is food available throughout the day and dinner can be pre booked at breakfast time. I would definitely go back to this hotel, hopefully will get back with my hubby at some time 🇬🇷