Acrotel Athena Pallas Hotel

On Sithonia’s sun-soaked coast in Halkidiki, this beachfront hotel sits on a private pebble beach and is minutes from Spathies Beach and Kalogria Beach. It’s a family-friendly, pet-friendly base for exploring nearby bays, Agios Pavlos Church and the Nikiti/Neos Marmaras coastline.

Rustic-chic design in a paradisiacal setting, with 175 air-conditioned rooms that include minibars, espresso makers, flat-screen TVs and balconies or terraces. Family suites and maisonettes offer extra living space — some feature a Jacuzzi and separate living areas — while rooms come with laptop-compatible safes, desks, slippers and daily housekeeping.

Pamper at the spa with massages, facials and body treatments, or unwind in the indoor pool, two outdoor pools and a children’s pool. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings, stroll the private pebble beach, or hit the fitness center, tennis court, sauna/steam/hammam (extra charge), arcade/bowling and kids’ playground and club. Bike rental, shops, concierge, free self-parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge) keep stays easy.

A computer station, meeting rooms and a business centre support events and work needs. Express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services and complimentary wireless internet are available on site.

Choose from five restaurants, five bars and two poolside bars, plus a coffee shop/cafe for snacks. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30–10:30, and late-night room service keeps things convenient.