Aparthotel Athina

Greece , Crete
CRETE, Balion 74057 Grecia
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50 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2025

Jacqueline

Fabulous hotel with absolutely wonderful staff.
Guest relations are brilliant at helping with taxi reservations, horse riding bookings to recommending places to eat in the 2 two towns a 15 mins away by taxi either side of the hotel.
Hotel and area is very quiet.
Would recommend car hire as there are only 2 walkable tavernas nearby one 5 mins and one about 15 mins away for a change of scenery.
Food at the hotel is exquisite.
Access to private beach and crystal clear waters just done some steps.
WiFi access great
Super comfy beds

There's no poolside entertainment or blaring music or sun lounger hogging.

Would he highly recommend for a relaxing wholesome break.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Aleksandra

Great hotel to stay with the kids. Two large pools and a nice beach that is right next to hotel. The food is excellent.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2025

Victoria

Very nice location with very professional staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2024

ROSEN

Just perfect! 👌

Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2024

Themistoklis

It is a nice hotel in front of the sea with perfect view of the sunset. The beach in front of the hotel is not so nice , but I think they can do nothing with this. The breakfast was superb , the free wi fi was very good and the stuff very gentle and smiling. The room was very clean , large enough, with comfort beds and very good pillows.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Perfect Family Getaway

Our recent stay at Acrotel Athena Pallas was nothing short of magical for our entire family! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles and exceptional service that made us feel right at home.

Family-Friendly Amenities: The hotel’s kid-friendly amenities truly stand out. Our children couldn’t get enough of the pool area and the beautiful beach. The kids' club was a lifesaver, offering a variety of activities that kept our children entertained and allowed us to enjoy some much-needed relaxation. I would like to send a special thanks to Olivia and Tommy who our kids loved and are still asking us when they will see them again.

Spacious Accommodations: Our room was perfect for a family. We stayed in a suite that offered plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The room was equipped with a mini-fridge, making it easy to store and prepare snacks for the kids. The decor was modern yet cozy, and everything was impeccably clean.

Activities and Entertainment: There was never a dull moment during our stay. The hotel offered a range of activities apart from the kids club, including bowling, min golf, table tennis and more.

Overall, Acrotel Athena Pallas exceeded our expectations in every way. It provided the perfect balance of fun, relaxation, and comfort for our family. We left with wonderful memories and can’t wait to return for another fantastic family vacation. Highly recommended for families with kids!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2024

ALEXANDER

Very beautiful buildings, beach and surroundings. Very friendly and professional staff. Only less than perfect issue is food. We had half board, both breakfast and dinner were buffet style. Variety was good and quality ranged from bad to very good depending on the dish. Fish was over cooked, very few beef dishes in the 4 days we stayed. In breakfast there was no true ham (only reformed spam like) and same for bacon(reformed from small pieces of meat and fat). All the vegetables were excellent and the variety was impressive. Some dishes were very good so I am sure the standards of cooking can be improved across the range.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2024

Vera

Incredible find!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2022

John

From the moment we arrived and were given a lovely refreshing welcome drink, to the gift when we left, it was a great experience.

The rooms were spacious and clean and the balcony was larger than expected. Lemoni restaurant staff were always welcoming to us, and the manager there went out of his way to always talk to us.

The spa was also great and again the staff were superb, as were all the breakfast staff who welcomed us every morning in with a smile.

All in all I was very happy, as not only were the surroundings perfect, but the private beach always seemed to have space.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2022

jois

Great location

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2022

Gordana

Beautiful property, beach and area. Enjoyed every moment of it. The food was amazing, fresh and delicious. Room was clean and spacious.
Even better if, they had at least water available for free during dinner time. Also, i like to have my coffee by the beach so the staff was super helpful to let me get my coffee to go before i return for breakfast. However, 2 days later, they were 'not allowed' to do that anymore so i had to sit in the restaurant and have my fresh cup of coffee with breakfast.
Rooms/bathrooms would really be more efficient with additional hooks for towels and little more closet space.
Staff was super helpful and amazing with very limited knowledge of English. When we needed extra pillows in the room and hand soap replacement, it took a couple of tries to get what we needed.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2022

Adriana

Clean, convenient, well maintained resort with friendly staff!

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

14 Aug 2021

Ziv

Vacation in Greece

The hotel is located in front of the beach- this is nice
But no services in this beach
Restaurant was good
The room is a bit old and not so comfortable for this price

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2019

Van

Don't think about it, this is the place you should book for your vacation.
If you happen to read some of the bad reviews don't believe them, they must have been at some other hotel, some of the issues they had cannot possibly be true!
We were a large group, had 3 rooms so I think I can speak in more general terms than a single experience.
All the rooms are practically new. The layout is excellent, there is space to throw all your stuff around....or put it away if you like.
The bathrooms are large and comfortable.
Maintenance is quick....we had some water \"escape\" the shower enclosure, no harm done as it was eventually going to another floor drain but when we reported it the maintenance guy was there same day, issue resolved.
Cleaning staff is attentive, we were repeatedly asked if we wanted new towels which they changed daily anyway.
The premises are large with many things to do if you choose to stay inside. Free parking, multiple restaurants, a mini market for necessities, indoor arcade with many games, spa, multiple pools, tennis court, mini golf, the beach all of which we took advantage of and were always pleased with the experience.
The tunnel leading to the beach is great but be advised there are still steps to go down...and yes up again so if that is something you can't do there is another beach at the sister hotel Lily Ann Beach 2 minutes away.
The main restaurant which is buffet style has everything you can think of. After a week we were still discovering new things.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Great getaway

The hotel was very clean. Great location. Staff very friendly and buffet breakfast was awesome.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2019

Mike

A dear friend recommended Athena Pallas hotel for our stay in Halkidiki. The minute we entered the lobby we felt in love with it. We loved the cleanliness, decor, quietness, and the elegant art pieces. We had a dinner at their lovely restaurant Dionisos which serves Ancient Greek cuisine. You have to try this and you may understand why we are still in sock. It was incredibly tasty and different from everything else we have tried in our lives.
Thank you Athena Pallas team for making our visit so memorable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2019

Ian

Fabulous welcome at check-in included a mini tour of the property! The room was extremely comfortable will excellent toiletries and a super comfortable mattress. The experience overall was outstanding! We could not be happier with our experience and would recommend this hotel without hesitation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

We are definitely coming back to this hotel to enjoy the sea and the beautiful green nature around.
This was a stay to remember. The dinner had infinite choices and we also ordered a local wine in a very reasonable price. 100% recommended.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2019

We are surprised from the professionalism of the staff and with the accommodation overall. We were there with some friends and we asked next door rooms which we received! The hotel is very big and we enjoyed many facilities. Neos Marmaras & Nikiti are very close and we have visited both.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

We are absolutely thrilled from our stay at this beautiful hotel. We took an upgrade in a suite and we had a lovely welcome gift. The staff was really accommodating! Many facilities inside the hotel. Lemoni Restaurant was our choice for lunch. We enjoyed very tasty Greek seafood. The beach is a dream! Highly recommended!!! 😃

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2019

Paul

Peaceful retreat

Attended this place for my cousins wedding, lovely setting and great food abit pricey on drinks but found this around most places. We had a hire car but could be abut isolated if no means of getting about. If you are happy to stay around the pool/beach for a week or two this place is for you.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Sep 2015

neelesh

Nothing special and feels a bit run down.

Nothing exceptional to recommend about this place, typical run of the mill resort. Feels a bit dated and rough round the edges in places and also somewhat cramped - area round front pool and bar has the feel of a compact city hotel pool and bar.
Close to some nice beaches if you are not keen on the pebble beach accessible via under road tunnel from the hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2015

Thomas

A WOW Experience - Will Come Again!!

The Athena Pallas was impressive from the first moment we arrived. The front desk staff was very polite, check-in was prompt, and our bags were quickly delivered to our rooms. The hotel has its own private beach with a secure tunnel under the roadway for safety. There are also numerous other beaches along the roadway.

The onsite amenities were a pleasant surprise - tennis courts, mini-golf, mini-mart, multiple swimming pools. I loved the food at the tavern and sampled authentic Greek food every evening.

The included breakfast buffet was great, catered to a number of diets (I'm on a low-carb) and had sufficient variety that I was not bored.

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2014

Bish

Good hotel, but more of a 4 star than a 5 star

Nice Hotel. I honestly must say this hotel is a 4 star because the room did not have all the touches a 5 star should have. One major sign was the bathroom had a leak from the room above and the stain was not pleasant. This should have been rectified and repainted. Little details like coving and skirting shows signs of quick joining and not having that professional look. I will honestly say the stay was pleasant, the staff are very helpful with everything. Oh, I was a bit shocked that the drinks (tea/coffee) had to be paid separately which is not usual for a 5 star hotel. Lovely swimming pool and plenty of family activities in the resort. But overall a good hotel for your family to stay at.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jun 2014

Silviu

Nice hotel but not very nice food

This is a nice hotel with nice facilities and the staff is amazing. The problem is with the food,is not the food you expect to eat when you go to Greece.The food is very greasy and is a lack of fruits and healthy options. We've been to many all inclusive holidays and every time we had great food, but this time it was a nightmare to have breakfast or dinner.

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2014

Verified traveler

nice food on HB. nice personal. curious cleanig system (manualy dust procedure).

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2014

rhian

Solo traveller

I went on my own for a week's break in April. The hotel facilities were excellent and the staff were very friendly. As I'd gone out of season it wasn't too busy but I think that if it had been any busier it would have been quite noisy as the rooms were quite echoey as the floors were made of tiles. The beaches nearby are absolutely stunning and, although it was too cold to go in for a general swim, I did manage to get a day of scuba diving in. The sea was like glass it was so clear!
I would suggest to anyone going there to hire a car from the airport and drive down as it is cheaper to do that than get a hotel transfer or a taxi. It also means you can go exploring around the coast which has lovely secluded beaches.
I chose to go to this place as a solo traveller due to the fact that it had conference facilities so I did not think I would be out of place being by myself. However, at evening meals (I went half board) I did feel very conspicuous as there were no other solo travellers there. This clearly is not the fault of the hotel but I think if I went to stay again I would not go half board.

6/10

Pleasant

16 Aug 2013

Verified traveler

Holiday Village in Sithonia

Holiday Village in Sithonia at Elia beach. Limited beach facilties, not too much umbrella and sunbed. You can go nearby beachs and Neos Marmaras for nightlife. Not a 5 star hotel in reality, 3 star confort in standart rooms. Nice atmosphere in trees and full nature.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Apr 2013

Tammy

Excellent hotel but don't purchase the buffet

The food at this hotel was disgusting. The hotel itself (room, service, bar and lunch tavern) was amazing. Take a taxi out into the town (5 minute drive) to get food. Also the mannequins in the lobby were a bit creepy. We had a couples massage and facial. The spa is amazing.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Apr 2013

Verified traveler

Not worthy of 5 star

We went out of season and the hotel was not fully functioning. If you are thinking of visiting outside summer peak you need to know that the outdoor pools will not be clean or open and the indoor pool is only available for children between 10 and 12 at weekends. There are no other activities available for children on site. You will also need a car to get around as the location is distant from anywhere apart from the small beach. The nearest shop is about 7kms away. The shop on the site has no reliable opening hours, but in April was only really open for about an hour in the morning. This did not compare well to other 5 star hotels I have visited. We were upgraded because our room had a broken shower, and the maisonette we eventually had was lovely. However, I would never have paid the full maisonette price for it!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Oct 2012

Darya

Not a 5 star hotel

Our holiday in Sithonia in September 2012 was truly great, but none of it thanks to the hotel. The room left us wishing for more (considering that the hotel is a 5 star accommodation) - bathroom was smelly, the entrance door had a long and thick crack in it, we could hear everything that was happening in other rooms, and to top all this - there was no hot water during the whole stay! The temperature varied from lukewarm to \"ok, I can maybe take shower in it\", the flow was also very weak. The water in pools was too cold to get in, people just lay in sunbeds all day without any swimming. Sunbeds and umbrellas on the hotel beach cost extra money each time, even for the guests of the hotel (something I found very frustrating). Towels are free, but every towel change during the stay is also extra cost. Not during one day, but throughout the WHOLE stay (12 days in our case). The food is quite good, but at least 75% of it is the same every day! I don't think I'll be going to this hotel again nor would I advise it to my friends.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Aug 2012

Yossi

defenetly not a five star hotel but very nice

We stayed on August 2012 for 4 nights in the maisonette rooms.2 adults and 2 children. Here is my summary. The hotel is location is great, the private pool of the maisonette area was very nice for the children. Also the private breakfast for the room was very nice. The beach is nice also.the Tabern restaurant was a great surprise with a very good food and reasonable prices. The hotel is not new at all. Indeed there was not enouph stuff to serve all the guests - so the service was very slow (in the restaurants, room service, etc). The main buffet was not great - in terms of variety and quality of food. it is a nice hotel but defenetly not a 5 stars hotel with the luxary and service you would expect..

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2011

Verified traveler

athena pallas elia beach

Family hotel for people with young children-
Good friendly service and good location.
Room a bit smelly- our suite was linked by a
corridor with an unpleasant view of generators/
bins etc.. In my opinion this outdoor corridor should
be bricked up because of smells, view and noise.
Other wise clean pools and good food.

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2011

stevan

a very good 4 star aka greek 5 star hotel

One of a few that operate year long in the Chalkidiki area. Being our visit was out of season we had a pleasant visit, with few other guests, very good weather for mid February and most of the amenities in the hotel were available. However due to few guests breakfast and dinner food variety was limited. I understand this from a profit point but left us felling a bit underappreciated as guests. Hotel has comfortable rooms, and bathrooms but there was a bit of mold on the shower tiles due to no ventilation in the bathroom. Also there was no mirror shelf to put our cosmetics on. The room is 26 sq m total with a nice terrace, comfortable bed (firm but not too firm), lcd tv, mini bar (which was a bit loud) and safe. Free WIFI internet worked in the room most of the time despite being available in the reception area only. The indoor pool is rather small but the area was heated and the water was pleasant. It was cold going back wet to the changing rooms which are small and smell stuffy. The hotel has spa treatments and various games available for an extra charge. They also have a wonderful playroom for children which we used free of charge. The staff was very pleasant and speak decent English.
Drinks are a bit on the high side. The beach is nice and if you have a car there are several nicer ones in the 10km radius. The outdoor pools seem good. Finally it's a bit of a walk to dining facility, reception, beach and parking from the rooms due to the way the hotel is built. Parking

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Bernhard

Very nice hotel with very good Facilities and good Service.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Gernot

Qualitativ hochwertige, abwechslungsreiche Küche. Komfortable Zimmer und Betten.
Gepflegte und entspannte Atmosphäre der A
Nlage

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Andrew

Cozy atmosphere with high standards

It was a fantastic stay at for our family of four. We had a Armonia room with pool overview and partial sea view from our balcony. The room was very nice and spacious, AC in both main bedroom and the sofa bedroom, which was separated with a glass door. Even though almost all of the rooms were occupied there was lots of space in and around the pool. Fantastic to have reserved sun-beds for each room and a pool bar just for our pool. Anastasis in the pool bar was excellent and provided great service and beverages throughout our stay!
The buffet breakfast and dinner was excellent. Lots of options and regularly refilled. Drinks are not included in the dinner buffet.
The a la carte restaurant is very nice, overlooking the main pool and bar area and with fantastic sea views from a couple of tables. Food was well prepared and nicely served. As a guest you get 20% discount if you have buffet dinner included in you package.
The room service and bar snack menu is the same. Lots of options and veyr large size dishes, the four of use shared two dishes for lunch eveyr day and that was enough.
There are activities for both children and adults free of charge. Our children (9+12 y o) joined two of them but they felt it was aimed for younger children. They also had evening entertainment every other night in the main pool bar area, which was very nice between dinner and bedtime. The coctails served were also very delicious, but slightly overpriced in my opinion.
Overall a great experience!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2025

Manfred

Great location with good activities. Friendly service.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Linda

One week at the Athena Pallas Village

We stayed here in July 2025 with a big family group – nine people aged from 8 to 73 – and had a really lovely time.

The hotel is in a great location and has a calm, relaxing atmosphere. I especially recommend the Armonia Suite on the ground floor. Having your own pool access and private sunbeds made a huge difference for us – it felt very peaceful and a bit more exclusive.

The beach is pretty, but be aware that it’s mostly made up of smooth stones rather than sand. If you enjoy long walks by the sea, I suggest bringing water shoes.

One of the biggest positives was the food – it really exceeded our expectations – and the service was excellent. Staff were friendly, helpful, and spoke great English, which made everything easy.

Our rooms were spacious, with very effective air conditioning (much appreciated in July!). It was a little bit noisy between some rooms, but nothing that bothered us too much.

One thing to note is that smoking is allowed in most outdoor areas, including by the pool. As a Swede, I found that a bit annoying at times, but I understand that many guests come from regions where it’s more common and accepted.

Overall, we had a great stay. There were plenty of activities for the kids, a gym, and lots of dining options nearby. If we come back to Halkidiki, I would happily stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2025

Lucy

Super Anlage für Familien mit Kleinkindern

Das Hotel ist super und bietet so gut wie alles. Leider ist in der Zeit von Juni bis August, das Hotel mit Familien mit kleinen Kindern stark belegt. Das ist auch schön, aber für Paare ohne Kinder, die etwas entspannen wollen, leider ungeeignet. Dafür kann das Hotel nichts

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2025

Vilmar

Heated pool!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2024

Costin

The rooms is beautiful

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2024

Theodoros

Bei der Ankunft wurde uns ein kleineres Zimmer eingeteilt, obwohl wir eine Junior suite gebucht haben.
Bei der Reklamation wurden uns die richtigen Zimmer zugeteilt.
Was wäre denn wenn wir nicht reklamiert hätten??
Geld zurück fuer die eine Nacht im falschen Zimmer wurde und nicht zurueckerstattet!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2024

Ferrit

Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2024

Rudolf

I would like to have a socket in the bathroom for my electrical toothbrush, at breakfast fresh fruitsalad and perhaps whole grain bred. For dinner the vegetable is too smoothe, it could be harder.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2023

IREM

A Pleasant Surprise

Looking at the photos of the room, I thought we would find a old hotel with OK rooms and didn't really expect much. We didn't have many choices anyways, as we were late to book a hotel in the area. But when we arrived at the hotel, we were more than happy with everything. The rooms were vary spacious with a nice balcony, the small private beach was nice and clean. The bathroom was modern and big. The breakfast was very good, all the hotel crew were very friendly. The hotel's location is perfect if you have a car. Overall, we were very pleased with our stay at Acrotel Athena Pallas. Just 2 minor details they might want to consider; there was no drinks service to the beach area and we could not get any restaurant recommendations. Both might be due to hotel policy and I would respect that. In summary, thank you Acrotel Athena Pallas for contributing to make our time in Sithonia a memorable experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2023

cristina

Bellissima struttura molto curata nei minimi dettagli, personale eccellente, molto gentile e disponibile

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2022

Steffen

Der gesamte Komplex ist wunderschön und vielseitig. Wie ein kleines romantisches Dorf im Grünen. Dabei wird viel geboten. Mehrere Restaurants mit gutem Essen, 2 tolle Pools, ein Hallenbad, der Spa- Bereich, Spielplatz, Minimarkt und Sport im Freien. Es gibt viele kleine romantische Ecken. Das alles macht die 5 Sterne gerechtfertigt. Auch wenn das Mobilar im Familienzimmer nicht ganz an dieses Niveau heran kommt. Immerhin gab es 2 Badezimmer, 2 TVs, eine Minibar und die Betten waren sehr bequem. Nur wenige Schritte sind es bis runter zum Strand. Unglaublich gut war das Buffet morgens und abends. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2021

Verified traveler

Agradável

É um sitio bem agradável, viajamos durante o covid e não havia informações que a piscina aquecida, a sauna e o hamama estava fechado…
Mas de resto foi uma estadia bem agradável
Com uma praia deliciosa mesmo em frente ao hotel!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2021

Vesna

Sehr schöne Anlage

Leisure Friends