Jana Slaisova
Lovely holiday, its a very nice resort, rooms were clean, food was delicious, beautiful clear sea although it is a little bit colder as there is a stream coming in from the mountains but you could feel it only in the morning. Also the animators group were fantastic especially Mario! There is a power station near by but honestly we could not hear anything and apart from the visual sight from the beach there is nothing to worry about. Great place for families with children. Thank you.
Elizaveta Belaya
We’ve stayed in several five-star resorts, and this one feels closer to four.
The food was varied and delicious – I never went hungry. The vegan à la carte restaurant was excellent. Staff were friendly and helpful (special thanks to Sofia from housekeeping!). The pools were spotless, which I appreciated even if they closed at 6 pm for cleaning and chlorination. The beach was clean too, and the gentle slope into the sea made it perfect for children. The grounds were small but lovely, with grapevines, orange trees, and mulberries. And the bus stop into town is just a few steps from the entrance (€5 day pass per person).
That said, there were issues: some plates, cutlery, and dessert bowls weren’t always spotless, so it’s worth checking before use. The chairs in the rooms had stained upholstery, and the carpet in the second-floor corridor was heavily worn and in need of replacement, despite the cleaning staff’s best efforts. The water slides only run for four hours a day, and one pool has an artificial island you can’t actually climb on – which seems a bit pointless.
The hotel sits not far from a power plant. At night you can see smoke from its chimneys, but the wind usually takes it away, and I never noticed any smell. In the sea, there are some large rocks close to shore – I cut my finger on one and stubbed my toe on another. Water shoes are a good idea. A tip: the stretch in front of the far lifeguard tower (between the Greek restaurant and the river) is rock-free.
I’d recommend this hotel for families with kids or anyone wanting a quiet, relaxing beach holiday.
My biggest complaint, though, is the behavior of some fellow guests: filling bottles from the restaurant water jugs instead of the nearby water station; topless sunbathing and swimming despite the family setting; smoking by the pool and dining tables marked “no smoking”; shouting in corridors late at night; and picking out all the “good bits” from shared dishes, like shrimp or mussels, and leaving the rest.
A little more respect for others would go a long way to making this a great stay for everyone.
Terézia Hundáková
I don’t even know where to start.
The location is amazing. Within minutes, you can take a bus to the capital city. The bus stop is right next to the hotel.
The hotel itself is older – it’s nothing luxurious or modern, but it’s clean and well-maintained. The room was a bit dated, but it was clean and housekeeping came every day. No mold or anything gross. The bed was comfortable, so no complaints there. However, I can’t imagine fitting an extra bed into such a small room.
Food – there was plenty of it available throughout the day, either at the poolside tavern or in the main dining hall. You definitely won’t go hungry, and there’s a good variety. The food was tasty. The only thing I personally missed was more vegetables at breakfast – but that’s just a preference.
The beach – beautiful, clean, and private, right nearby. But there were big rocks at the entry point into the water.
Entertainment – if you came to this hotel for fun, you’ll probably be bored to death. There are some animation activities during the day (volleyball, darts, water gym – like in almost every hotel), but otherwise not much going on. The evenings are quiet. Maybe a short evening program, and then you go to bed. It’s more of a place for older people looking for peace and quiet rather than for young people looking to party. No disco, nothing. The town itself is also very calm.
The hotel gym was honestly one of the worst I’ve seen.
The water slides – in the pictures, they looked bigger, but in reality, they were just little slides for kids.
One thing that really bothered me was the awful smell in the staircase of the main building around lunchtime. I don’t know if it was garbage or something else, but every day it smelled like someone had thrown up.
On the bright side, the staff was friendly and nice.
So how do I rate this hotel?
It wasn’t bad, but it definitely isn’t a 5-star hotel.
Whether you’ll like it depends on what you’re expecting.
If you’re looking for peace and don’t have high expectations, this place is fine.
If you’re hoping for entertainment and fun – definitely look elsewhere, because you won’t find it here.
Steve Hunt
First impressions, it's a small resort, breakfast was okay, but nothing "special" like omelette station.
1 use of each a la carte (3 of them) included.
The gym is small and not well equipped, home conservatory level running machines,a few weights machines, no free weights worth mentioning.
Room is a decent size, although I think we were put in a bungalow room which is a slight upgrade on the standard double. Bed is comfortable, Aircon works. Safe is a charged for extra, which is a bit weird.
Beach looks nice, plenty of loungers.
Pool view over the car park is not the best.
Haven't sampled any of the drinks yet.
I will update this review as I experience more here
Update, I will add that the local area is not pleasant, the recommended walks from the hotel take you through an industrial estate past a concrete factory and under a dual carriageway. In the other direction is a "village", but it is mostly tourist shops and very busy.
Ella Vargová
We recommend Hotel Apollonia in Greece for a relaxing vacation. Great food, clean rooms, and a nice atmosphere. A big plus are the animations – animator Andrea was fantastic, full of energy, and always in a good mood. Thanks to him, the evenings were fun and the vibe was amazing!
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