Lagomandra Beach

"The hotel is magnificent, the rooms are spacious and very well laid out. Upon our arrival we were granted a family room much larger than the one we had paid for. Everything is there, high-quality bedding, Nespresso machine with supply of capsules every day, kettle, freeze-dried coffee, tea, glasses and cups. Housekeeping is done every day and the hotel staff is always smiling and very kind. Lots of choices at breakfast and at the evening meal, the wine available on the menu is really excellent at a very affordable price. Direct access to the beach is a real plus, this place is a true haven of peace. The gym is well laid out with a coach on site and has all the necessary equipment. Only downside the hotel is far from everything, you absolutely need a car and the nearby towns of Nikiti and Neos Marmaras are really very small with a limited number of shops. The road is long from the airport and the roads are dangerous especially at night, lack of street lighting and watch out for stray animals that wander everywhere, lots of cats, big dogs that cross the streets, foxes, goats..."

"We have just returned from our holiday at Lagomandra Beach Hotel, and overall, this is a mixed review for me. We arrived at around 1:00 am and check-in was good. However, we were surprised to be asked to pay €70 in tax on arrival, as this was something we weren’t aware of - not the hotel's fault. So, if you’re staying here, make sure you budget for this additional cost. After a 4-hour flight followed by a 2-hour transfer from the airport, we were given a welcome bag containing sandwiches and snacks, which was much appreciated. Unfortunately, the sandwiches contained ham and cheese together. This wasn’t suitable for people who don’t eat pork or are vegetarian. My husband is allergic to pork and for religious reason I dont eat pork. It would be better if the hotel offered the ham and cheese separately. Another thing to be aware of is that complimentary tea and coffee sachets are only provided on arrival in the room. After that, you need to purchase your own. Guests can also use the facilities at the other Lagomandra hotel, Lagomandra Spa, which is situated across the road. However, you have to pay extra to use the spa facilities; this isn’t included simply because you are staying at the beach hotel. The positives 👍 Our room was clean, and the towels and bedding were changed every day. The food was good, with plenty of choice, so you certainly won’t go hungry. As mentioned in another review, the food could sometimes have been hotter, particularly the baked beans and mushrooms. There were a lot of pork but we were able to find something to eat every night. You can also see that the staff work extremely hard, constantly clearing tables and keeping everything clean. The hotel itself is lovely if you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing holiday. It is quite isolated, though, with no shops or bars nearby. You therefore need to budget for taxis or excursions if you want to explore the area, unless you’re happy spending most of your time by the pool or beach. We booked an excursion for Thursday, but unfortunately it was cancelled due to the weather. We did visit Nikiti, which is a lovely town. We paid €20 for a taxi to get there. There is a market where you can buy souvenirs, plenty of places to eat, and a lovely beach. As we travelled towards the end of the holiday season, it was relatively quiet, which may be a positive if you’re looking for a peaceful break. Overall, we enjoyed our holiday, but there are a few things I think future guests should be aware of before booking, particularly the additional tax, the limited facilities nearby and the extra costs associated with using the spa."

"Beautiful clean quality hotel. Perfect for a late season stay. We like a quieter location with a beach front and it was perfect - the water was crystal clear. We did all inclusive and feel it was value for money. The drinks were good, lots of options. We stayed in the Lagromandra Beach hotel which was quieter than the Spa Resort larger hotel on the hill, that felt more family orientated. But nice to have the option to use both site facilities. The food was good, but often not very hot when required, however, the salads were plentiful as well as fruit, cheese, good house wines etc. Pretty standard all inclusive. The option to use the beach front restaurant at a discount or 1 night free per stay would have been a good option, maybe something for the hotel management to consider as it looked lovely but empty! We found all staff to be friendly, attentive and hard working. Kostas, the life guard, was a stand out member of the hotel team. He was bright, cheerful and very astute to guests needs. He definitely enhanced our holiday experience and appeared to be a very good role model to his younger colleagues, creating a happy team. This is our last day after staying 9 night and will miss beautiful Halkidiki. Some final tips... visit Neo Marmaras, the hotel has a mini bus that costs 5 euros return for a morning visit. Also visit Old Town Nikiti on the hill. Nikiti itself on the beach is pleasant but the old town had far more charm - 20 euros one way in a taxi. There is an option of a bus but they were infrequent. Hiring a car for a few days is probably the best option. Finally, a real consideration would be for the hotel to look into better sustainable options to reduce using single plastic cups. Over the years, all the hotels we have visited have taken this on board and progressed to using reusable cups wherever possible. I started taking my own plastic washable cups on holiday a long time ago for me and my family and still do to this day!"