Calimera Hane Garden Hotel

"During our third and final year at Calmera Hane Garden, we unfortunately had an experience that was far from the hotel management and hygiene standards we had been satisfied with in previous years. ​While we still appreciate the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff, especially the housekeeping staff, the infestation of flies in the restaurant area landing on the desserts, followed by the chef's indifferent attitude towards a hair found in the mashed potatoes, were the most disappointing examples of the lack of hygiene. ​Furthermore, on the last day, our child experienced severe discomfort (nausea and constant vomiting), which I also experienced after returning home. Instead of resolving our suggestion (we couldn't stay at the hotel because there was no room) to spend time in the lobby while our child waited for their flight the following day, the reception staff cut our wristbands at check-out, seemingly thinking, "Let them wait in the lobby for their flight time." (This wasn't the case for the first two years; we removed the wristbands at the airport.) This clearly demonstrated the hotel's lack of concern for guest satisfaction. Due to all these negative experiences, I regret to inform you that we will no longer be choosing Calmera Hane Garden."

"The hotel is perfectly located, a 5-minute walk from the private beach, with a sufficient number of lounge chairs, a restaurant, a bar; everything is there for us to stay all day. A shuttle is also available if needed. It is also close to the tourist shops, it makes for a nice little walk in the evening... But the sunset on the beach is much nicer. The bedding is a disaster; from the very first night I knew that 2 weeks would be a long time... And in fact, it was long in that regard. The bed is very hard, the pillows very flat, and no duvet, just a sheet. Everything is in German; that didn't bother me that much, but you should know it. The dishes offered are repetitive on a daily basis... And I didn't find what I was looking for, apart from breakfast. The pool is at a good temperature and clean; however, be careful, it is extremely slippery. As for the lounge chairs, we are used to it because it is done in most hotels in different countries; they are "reserved" early in the morning. But what is even more disturbing is that you get the impression of being packed in like sardines. The hotel is full and the space is too small for the lounge chairs in my opinion. As for the evening entertainment, it has the merit of existing, but the noise level is unbearable... We could not stay, and bought earplugs on-site to be able to get to sleep before the end of the shows..."

"We arrived as a family and cannot understand the many positive reviews in any way. We found the situation on the beach particularly annoying. There, people are constantly shouting "Tasty, tasty!" loudly to encourage guests to buy drinks or juices. That is more reminiscent of a bazaar than a relaxing beach vacation. Anyone who just wants to enjoy the peace and quiet feels constantly disturbed by this. The service on the beach also disappointed us. There is no service at the lounge chairs – you have to order drinks yourself and then bring them to your table or lounge chair. For a hotel of this category, we would have expected significantly more service here. Another negative point is the lobby bar. Promptly at 12:00 AM, the lights are turned off – regardless of whether guests are still sitting together comfortably, having a drink, or playing cards. That seems unfriendly and gives the impression that it is decided for the guests when the evening is over. On the other hand, the cleanliness of the entire facility, the tasty food, and the friendly and reliable cleaning staff are worth highlighting. The rooms were always cleaned thoroughly. Overall, the hotel certainly has its positive sides. However, the lack of service on the beach, the intrusive advertising for the juice bar, and the customer-unfriendly treatment at the lobby bar noticeably affected our vacation."