Sithonia

Written: 3 july 2009
Travel time: 14 — 29 june 2009
Who does the author recommend the hotel to?: For families with children
Your rating of this hotel:
7.0
from 10
Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms: 8.0
Service: 9.0
Cleanliness: 9.0
Food: 9.0
Amenities: 9.0
Sithonia Hotel Thalasso & Spa 5*
Traveled with my wife and 2 year old son to this hotel from June 14 to June 28.2009.
The first impression upon arrival is grandiose but a little old-fashioned. Polite girls at the reception, though they don’t understand a word of Russian (sometimes there was Russian-speaking staff). We were settled instantly, although it was 9 am. a room with an airfield bed, we were quite satisfied. The furniture and equipment, of course, are not new, but they don’t cause disgust. The safe is very convenient in the room. The TV is ordinary small, 30 channels, one Russian channel. the quality is full. than me. as we understood, any hotel rooms have at least a small view of the sea, albeit from the corner. We had a partial panorama of the Marmaras town on the horizon with the sea and Fields against the backdrop of Mount Meliton. Beauty. They cleaned the room every day. They cleaned well, they didn’t take a tip, even if we left it right on the bed. updated every day on the table in the room. There was a package of orange juice, delicious, a couple of bottles of Amstel beer, a couple of cans of sprite cola, etc. , a bag of chips and a bottle of wine. and even a bottle of Ouzo (vodka). 14 bottles of both in a couple of weeks)))).

Food: Everything is very high quality and cooked delicious. It will not be difficult to choose something for your taste. Real meat and not soy is always 5-6 dishes of different types. Lamb killed me. Well, very tasty, tender, awesome. A couple of types of fish Hot and cold. Salads, etc. , etc. Juices are good, not water and not Jupi. Very tasty pastries and cakes. In general, a solid Buffet. There is something purely Greek but mostly average European food. taverns in the same Marmaras. In the morning we caught lunch at lunch)) By the end of the second week, we were fed up but not deadly. Rather, I just didn’t want to eat as much as in the first days (tired) Yes, I forgot the fruits were delicious watermelons, delicious plums, kiwi. like on the breakups in Moscow Well, I have blocks of apricots, nectarines, and so on.
In the town they bought peaches, cherries, apricots, figs for 1-2 euros per kg. It's delicious)
A couple of times we were in the Alacarte restaurant (Caribbean cuisine) There are clearly 4 dishes without a choice. You can only choose the type of meat or fish. The soup with seafood is spicy. Then the salad is nothing and for dessert a large basket is delicious)
Food on the beach cupcakes, croissants, pizza, etc. , for all kinds of drinks. Waiters walk along the beach, do not be shy if All Inc. only show a map, everything will be brought.
The beach. It's a huge long one. There are a lot of sun loungers, although the most trump places of the campaign are taken before breakfast and then they go to have breakfast. Well, these are the type of places closest to the Bar)))
And so there are no problems with sunbeds. Walk 50 meters in any direction. The sand is large, the entry is smooth, the bottom is comfortable. There are a few fish but you can see. if you look for them there, and everything is very clean.
Pools: Large well, clean box but there is warm water, Children's with access to the bar is just super. The child squealed with delight. There is a paddling pool, nothing too. Sea water, does not smell of chlorine. All pools are clean. Well, not perfect, but clean.
There is golf, horses, tennis, football, etc. , but we didn’t use it with the child, as it was not enough time. We didn’t go to the casino.
A sightseeing paravozik walks around the territory. Well, it's just a child who has become a maniac of this paravozik.
We walked along the coast along the coast to numerous coves. It's worth it. Take a walk. Just remember, all beauty begins after the iron gate on which it is written for the guests of Porto Carras. The walk is long.

Staff: The staff is something. Everyone is polite from the cleaning lady to the Director of the restaurant. You never had to wait or call the waiters. they clean empty plates, etc. Almost everyone understands Russian. The child really made friends with many. Moreover, you don’t feel false like in the same Turkey or Egypt. we will have to re-educate the child for probably half a year . . They can do absolutely everything there. All this means everything.
Animation: It is, of course, but somehow unobtrusive. There is aqua aerobics such as darts and all the same nonsense. People react sluggishly. spinners, swings, climbing frames, etc. In the evening there is a program in the nightclub for adults. But in general, if you are waiting for intoxication, fun, that you will be entertained from morning to evening, then you are not here, you are on Kassandra. All this entertainment is in Marmaras but for money.
Contingent: More than half of the guests are Russians. However, believe me, a very respectable audience. Either with children or already in adulthood, there are few young people. families on the beach replace two buses of our tourists in terms of noise. More and more I come to the conclusion that they are not talking to each other, but so that everyone around can hear. sick people. There is no other explanation))) There are English, many Greeks. Greeks are very friendly.
Meeting side. OLGA TOURS. Everything is wonderful Two lovely girls Maya and Julia. Thank you very much. They always helped to solve all problems without fail and instantly. There are a number of tables in the hotel lobby with representatives of all major tour operators. Judging by what I saw, nothing bad I can’t say anything about Vilar, or Mouzenidis, or Ambotis. Just like ours, they were always in place and always seemed to do their job. At least it seemed that way from the outside. But our OLGA (RENA trooper) thanks again .

Overall impression: In a nutshell, this is certainly not a five, but a solid four in the best sense. from the hotel Crabs, charcoal barbecues, lobsters with octopuses, etc. , it’s not worth it if you are going to spend the whole vacation in a room and before that you only rested in savoys and hayats with sheratons. It’s not worth it if you go to the beach with a shovel and search in the sand cigarette butts, as well as walking around examining the walls for cracks or how many layers of paint are put there and on the ground or for profit))) It’s not worth it if you are waiting for crazy animation and fun. It’s not worth it if you are tired of our speech. ass from everyone around. Go better to Thailand.
Now I’ll write why it’s worth going. Beautiful nature, air-song, sea-tale, friendly staff, good food, all the conditions for relaxing with children (by the way, don’t hesitate to ask for milk for dinner if you don’t have it or porridge in the morning), a huge well-groomed territory . In general, this is more of a hotel for quiet relaxation or for families with children than for parties or snobs. Yes, I really liked Greece itself. We rented a car for a week and rode a lot, but this is no longer a review about the hotel)
Tip: Do not try to go without UALL, it will cost you such a pretty penny that you will regret it. For example, a family on the beach at a time like a beer, ice cream, a couple of juices, a cocktail, about 30 euros.
I hope this review will help someone make the right choice. Good luck to you
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