Brent Holtom
Initially had issues with our marina view room due to noise from an ajacent restraurant and occasional smell in the bathroom. After complaining we were moved to an upgraded suite with our own garden and garden furniture.
Staff were, as usual, brilliant. It's not cheap to stay here but you get what you pay for and you do actually get 5* service , which these days is rare in what are claimed to be 5* hotels.
S Meh
We stayed at the Sani Dunes in the Sani Resort, and we can honestly say: the resort itself is absolutely beautiful! It’s spacious, first-class, and impeccably clean. The location is wonderful – peaceful yet conveniently situated. The staff are extremely attentive and genuinely friendly, making you feel welcome from the very first moment.
The rooms are large, modern, and spotless. The beds are super comfortable – we can’t comment on the pillows since we brought our own, though the ones provided seemed a bit flat. The e-concierge service was excellent, and our visit to the spa was also a real highlight – relaxing and very professional.
The Private Garden Rooms are particularly lovely. The greenery surrounding the garden provides a pleasant sense of privacy – both in the pool-view and sea-view options. However, it’s worth mentioning that to reach the restaurants or beach, guests walk directly past these gardens, especially those in the front beach sea view area. That’s also where the main path runs, along which the golf caddies drive. So, while the garden feels private, it’s still somewhat visible to passersby.
We could only spend two days by the pool because of the weather – we were there during the low season. However, music was played at the pool bar in the afternoons, and it wasn’t exactly quiet. You could clearly hear it even in the private garden areas. Just a heads-up: it might get louder during the high season, and other reviews may mention this as well. For us, that wasn’t ideal, as we specifically chose Sani Dunes because it’s less family-oriented and we were hoping for peace and relaxation. Overall, it was a bit too noisy for our taste.
The biggest downside for us, however, was the food. We tried the buffet once – it was okay-ish, nothing more – and had two Dine-Around experiences. Sadly, we found that these were essentially just nicely presented buffet dishes. For example, the mashed potatoes were clearly from a packet and not freshly made.
The best restaurant we tried was Lima (A la Carte) – the food there was truly delicious, but the value for money wasn’t right. For example, five small green asparagus spears with a bit of sauce as a side dish cost €17, which felt excessive.
Overall, we were quite disappointed with the dining experience, especially after seeing so many beautiful photos suggesting a fine-dining level of quality. We had been really looking forward to that, but the reality didn’t meet our expectations.
We’ve stayed in other 5-star resorts – even in Greece – for less money and had far better food. Since dining is an important part of a relaxing holiday for us, we’d rather have a smaller room if the food were truly exceptional.
In summary: a stunning resort with wonderful service, beautiful rooms, and a lovely atmosphere – but with limited garden privacy, noticeable poolside noise, and a disappointing culinary experience for the price. For that reason, we probably wouldn’t return.
Summary
🌴 Beautiful resort – spacious, clean, elegant, great location
🛏️ Rooms – large, modern, spotless, very comfortable beds
🪴 Private Garden Rooms – lovely but visible to passing guests
🎶 Pool area – afternoon music quite loud, audible even in garden rooms
🍽️ Food – underwhelming quality, buffet-style feel, poor value for money
💆 Spa & Service – excellent, professional, and very friendly
💶 Overall – beautiful hotel, but food and noise level don’t match the price
🔁 Verdict: Only partly recommended for guests seeking peace and fine dining
Nadia Koleva
The hotel is great. There are a lot of activities that they offer. The rooms are modern, spacious and impeccably clean, with beautiful views and every small detail taken care of. The staff are incredibly welcoming, attentive and always ready to help. The pool and beach areas are stunning, quiet and perfect for unwinding, while the restaurants offer high-quality food with great variety. An ideal place for a premium holiday — we would definitely return!
jeannine ferweda
Mr Nikos and his team are offering outstanding service with an eye for detail. Another great stay at the Sani Dunes resort.
Amelia Di Sapia
An absolutely amazing resort! It’s the 4th time of visiting the Sani resort and this time we stayed in Dunes as we were going as a couple rather than a family.
