Description
Sani Resort is a family owned 1000 acre private ecological reserve with pine forests, bird sanctuaries, lakes, olive groves as well as 4 individual hotels - Sani Beach Hotel, Porto Sani Village, Sani Asterias Suites and the Sani Beach Club. Lush, landscaped gardens with Mediterranean scents on this unspoilt peninsular separate the hotels.
The Sani Beach Hotel (446 rooms and suites) is the largest of the 4 hotels at Sani Resort. It opened in April this summer after a substantial refurbishment of the family one and two bedroomed suites as well as a complete refurbishment of the outside areas and the addition of 2 new a la carte restaurants. The hotel is well situated in the resort being next to the resort tennis courts, children's club and watersports centre as well as being a short walk from the Marina. Best of all is the hotel's location right beside a beautiful 7 kilometre sandy beach with is Aegean crystal-clear and child-friendly shallow waters that are tended by life guards.
Sani Asterias Suites is an intimate boutique hotel with 48 private suites including brand new family deluxe suites consisting of two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate living space and garden area of contemporary, luxurious style; ideal for families. The benefits of staying at the Asterias Suites include the private area of the beach in front of the Suites which is exclusive to the Asterias Suites guests.
The Sani Beach Club (205 rooms and suites) is at the far end of the resort and as the names suggests, is located within the secluded indigo bay and overlooking Mount Olympus and across the Aegean Sea. The other Melissa Mini Children's Club is also situated at the Sani Beach Club along with the second watersports and diving centre, tennis courts and other restaurants and bars. There is a good range of accommodation options at the Sani Beach Club with the interconnecting double rooms being the most popular for families.
Porto Sani Village (103 rooms and suites) is situated at the back of the resort with views of the gardens and marina. It is an established family friendly option with 103 rooms popular. With the exception of the Junior Suite, all the suites at Porto Sani Village have separate bedrooms and living areas set within low rise 'villa style' accommodation. The main building consists of the main hotel facilities.
One of the big attractions of Sani Resort is the amount of activities and facilities the resort, as a whole, offers for all ages and interests. One of the highlights is the bustling marina and shopping plaza with its celebrated restaurants, vivid bars, trendy shops and great leisure and sports facilities.
Families of all ages are a firm feature throughout the resort and are most welcome and catered for in a variety of ways. Nearly all restaurants have dedicated children's menus and are well stocked with highchairs (NB some restaurants are exclusive for guests over 12 years) and open at family friendly times. To make a guest stay as hassle free and relaxing as possible, Sani can arrange some extra touches in the rooms for children. To allow parents to combine some quality time with their children as well as enjoy some private moments without any worries, children can join the Melissa crèche and children's club from 4 months to 12 years that are located at the Sani Beach Hotel and Sani Beach Club. The free Teen Club is open in July and August only.
Guide price
£1,270 per person per week
£1,270 per person for seven nights in June based on a family of four in a connecting sea view family room on a half board basis, including scheduled flights and private transfers.
Accommodation
There is a fantastic choice of accommodation options at the Sani Resort to suit all tastes, budgets, styles and general requirements. Each of the 4 hotels has its own unique style and offers different types of accommodation options as well as dining options, spa and other facilities. Depending on your personal preferences for example whether you would like your own private garden, separate living space, peaceful location, private pool, seaviews, centrally located, we will be able to recommend the right hotel to suit your requirements.
| Sani Beach Club | The Sani Beach Club is situated at the far end of the resort with its own 1km sandy beach directly in front. Other facilities at the Sani Beach Club include the Melissa Children's Club, Spa, tennis courts and watersports centre. There is a good selection of dining options at the Sani Beach Club - the Olympos restaurant (buffet), Ouzerie (Greek Taverna), Pool Snack Bar and the Dunes a la carte restaurant. Other restaurants and bars at the marina and the rest of the resort are a 10-20 minute walk away.
The Sani Beach Club is a low rise bungalow style hotel with views towards Mount Olympus and the Aegean Sea. There is a choice of double rooms, double deluxe rooms, family rooms (2 interconnecting double rooms) or junior suites some of which have a private pool. All room types have been furnished in neutral tones with a nautical theme from the touches of blue in the design. The rooms are quite compact (approx 34-37sqm) but comfortable and all feature a private garden or balcony, bathroom with shower and bath, dvd/cd player, satellite TV with integrated music channels and coffee and tea making facilities.
The Sani Beach Club is a popular choice for families. |
| Sani Beach Hotel | The Sani Beach Hotel is all about location location location. It is a highrise 70s style hotel that has been fully refurbished over the winter 2011/12 (with the exception of the double rooms). It is conveniently located by a glorious long sandy beach as well as all the other resort services and facilities.
At the Sani Beach Hotel, Scott Dunn recommends the refurbished Junior or one/two bedroomed Suites situated in the 'B' section of the hotel by the glorious long sandy beach. These room types have all been refurbished over the winter ready for the hotel's opening in April 2012 and are ideal for families. They are all furnished in neutral beige, browns and creams with a distinct Mediterranean feel. They also feature a terrace or balcony, tea/coffee making facilities, DVD/CD player, multi channel satellite TV and integrated music channels.
There are 2 types of Junior Suite both of approximately 35sqm. The internal layout of the openplan bedroom and sitting area is the same in both types. The difference is in the outdoor area. The seafront Junior Suite has a small private garden and direct access to the beach. The seaview Junior Suite is situated on an upper level and has instead a balcony with a table and 2 chairs.
The one bedroomed suites are all situated on the upper floors in the 'B' section of the hotel. They all have glorious seaviews and a good sized balcony. The bedroom is separated from the living room by sliding doors. The indoor space is approx 50sqm.
The two bedroomed suites is the most spacious family accommodation type of approximately 70sqm. They are all situated on the upper floors and consist of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a separate openplan sitting/dining area and a balcony.
The double rooms and family rooms (2 interconnecting double rooms) have not been refurbished and are not recommended by Scott Dunn. |
| Asterias Suites | Asterias Suites is the most luxurious of the 4 hotels. It is a small boutique hotel consisting of only 48 private suites, situated next to the Marina and with its own private beach. With the exception of the Junior Suites, all the suites have separate bedrooms and sitting rooms with either beach or marina views. The 3 types of family suites which range from 80sqm to 130sqm in size, all have 2 bedrooms and bathrooms, sitting room and balcony/garden. These are the most spacious rooms types in the resort and are hugely popular especially in peak season. |
| Porto Sani Village | Porto Sani Village is located behind the marina approximately 400m from the beach. The majority of the accommodation is set around the lagoon style pools (includes a children's pool and separate adults only pool). Like the other hotels, Porto Sani Village has its own bars, restaurants and Spa. Additional restaurants at the Marina and the other hotels are a short walk away.
All Suites - junior, standard, family and deluxe are tastefully furnished in an elegant, minimal style in neutral colours and feature a balcony or terrace, tea/coffee making facilities, expresso machine, satellite TV with integrated music channels, CD/DVD (playstation available on request - limited availaibility) and complimentary wifi. With the exception of the Junior Suite, all the suites have 1 or 2 bedrooms and a separate sitting room making them a popular choice for families. |
Childcare
There are 3 children's clubs at Sani Resort. Based near the Sani Beach Hotel is the Melissa Crèche from 6 months to 4 years and the Melissa Mini Club from 4 - 12 years. There is also a separate Teenagers Club that runs for high season only (July & August). The Clubs are complimentary however there is a charge for the crèche (38 and 50 euros for a half and full day). All the clubs are run by trained, multilingual staff for 6 days per week (closed Thursdays). In the evenings there is an evening entertainment programme including stage shows for the whole family. There is an additional Melissa Mini Club located at the Sani Beach Club.
There is a number of children's facilities that can be organised for guests during their stay at Sani Beach Hotel. These things need to be arranged at the time of booking and are subject to availability:
Cots/rollaway beds (no extra charge)
Playstations
Pushchairs.
Most baby supplies can be purchased locally in the hotel's mini-market or the marina's supermarket, however if you require a particular brand it is advisable to bring your own.
| Babysitting | Baby sitting can be arranged with a minimum of 24 hours notice. This service is at an additional charge which is payable locally. Prices this summer are 10 euros/hour. Maximum 3 children. |
| Melissa Creche | The Melissa Crèche for children aged 6 months - 4 years is open from 1000-1300hrs and 1500-1800hrs daily except Thursdays. The childcare staff work to the following ratios - 1:3 for children 6-23 months and 1:4 for children 2-4 years. The crèche is well equipped with toys for indoor and outdoor activities. The activities are specifically designed for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Pre-booking is essential. |
| Melissa Mini Club | The Melissa Mini Club arranges indoor and outdoor activity programmes full of fun for children 4 - 12 years at no extra charge. Indoor activities include arts and crafts, group games and shows and outdoor activities include pool games, volleyball, gymnastics and treasure hunts (some of the activities are arranged by the entertainment team). The club is open 1000-1300hrs, 1500-1800hrs and 2000-2200hrs daily except Thursdays. |
| Teenagers Club | The Teenagers Club operates in high season only (July and August) and is open daily (except Thursdays) 1000-1200 and 1500-1700hrs. No extra charge. |
Facilities
There is a fantasic range of dining options at the Sani Resort. There are a total of 12 restaurants at the 4 hotels plus an additional 7 options at the resort Marina. This fantastic range of restaurants ranges from simple Greek dining at the new age "Tomata" Greek Restaurant in Sani Marina. Don't forget the stunning and romantic setting of the "Water Restaurant" serving international a la carte dishes with an extensive wine menu that will appeal to most tastes and palettes.
The Dine around programme is highly recommended at Sani. It allows half-board guests to enjoy their meals at many of the restaurants throughout Sani Resort. Guests can either select from a tailored set menu without an additional charge or order a la carte. If ordering a la carte the HB allowance will be deducted from the bill. In both cases drinks are extra. The dinearound programme also allows guests to choose where they would like to eat breakfast.
NB many restaurants require pre-booking and in some restaurants, gentlemen are kindly requested to wear long trousers for dinner.
Activities
At Sani there are a number of different activities available to suit all tastes and interests. Many of the sporting activities are free of charge and are organised by the Entertainment team for example table, tennis, football, volleyball, aerobics, archery, hiking and basketball. All other sporting activities are at an additional charge and are arranged at the relevant sports centres. The non motorised watersports are all complimentary.
There is always a hub of activity that goes on around the Sani Marina. The marina provides a base for a number of boats and yachts - perfect if you wish to explore the secluded coves in Halkidifi, the Aegean Sea and its islands. The Marina is also known for its sophisticated Mediterranean ambience hosting a number of international and Greek culinary choices, a shopping centre with a range of shops, a cinema as well as special events and festivals at certain times of the year.
Being situated on a protected area, it has perfect surroundings for bird watching, hiking, jogging and cycling with clearly signposted paths through the woods (you can hire adult and child bikes, plus baby seats and helmets for a small cost).
For those that wish to relax, feel refreshed and revitalised, you will find a good selection of soothing massages and treatments at the Sani Beach Hotel MySpa. There are 2 heated indoor pools at Sani Resort (adult-only as they're attached to the spas). All of the main pools have lifeguards.
| MySpa | Each Hotel at Sani Resort has their own spa. At the Sani Beach Hotel for example, there is MySpa which offers 10 private treatment rooms (treatments and massages designed by Anne Semonin and the Greek Aptiva range), indoor heated pool, fitness studio with contemporary cardio-fitness facilties, thermal suite, hair dressing and nail salon. |
| Sani Sports Centre | The facilities at the Sani Sports centre includes 6 Canada tennis clay courts (3 with floodlights), a mini football court, basketball/volleyball court and table tennis. There is also a tennis school offering single/group lessons as well as tournaments. |
| Watersports | The watersports station at the Sani Beach hotel offers a good selection for example catamaran, windsurfing, waterskiing, canoes and pedaloes. (A second watersports station is located at the Sani Beach Club). The Sea World Scuba Diving centre is PADI approved. This fully equipped diving centre is up to date with the latest technology and training standards and offers a wide selection of under-water excursions including a visit to a shipwreck. |
When to travel
Halkidiki is blessed with sunshine for the majority of the year, but it really only starts to gets consistently warm during the day from April to October, although it is still cool at nights in April/May and October. The best time to travel is June, July and September.
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Location and directions
Mainland Greece, Greece
Sani Resort is located on the Kassandra Peninsular, the western of the three 'fingers of Halkadiki' on the Aegean Sea in Northern Greece. The adjacent Peninsula's are Sithonia and Mt. Athos. Sani overlooks Mount Olympus and is close to one of the most beautiful European cities, Thessaloniki. Thessaloniki is a vibrant city thronged with students and packed with contemporary art museums, galleries, designer shops set along the shore line.
How to get there
The closest airport is Thessaloniki which is the 2nd largest city in Greece after Athens. Thessaloniki is well served by British Airways and Easyjet from Gatwick. The flying time is approximately 3.5 hours. Sani Resort is 80km (approx 45 minutes) from the airport.
