Royal Hotel and Suites

"One of the best hotels we visited. We stayed there a week and had an excelent experience. perfekt for children. the swiminig pools was perfectly tempered, no slippary floor, good grip around the pools so we never felt near to slip, a separated pool for the little ones, it was perfekt in all ways. The food was very good and variable, fresch, good desserts and ice cream, always clean tables and good service. We want definitely to visit it again. Big room, big balkony and big bathroom, this is how I want it. they had a big garden with gras and oliv treas, pefekt to be there to play or read a book. Minus for hard bed."

"This is an absolutely fine hotel for the price. The staff are nice, it's clean, has a nice pool, great kids pool and kids play area. It's definitely more of a 3* hotel (particularly the room we stayed in) and not super luxurious but also really nice for a family holiday as it's not loud and busy and it's a few minutes walk from the beach and the touristy shops and restaurants. We hired a car which was handy for getting out to explore less touristy beaches and restaurants. We were travelling with a 3 year old and the hotel buffet was actually ideal for what we needed for her and for the phase of life we're in right now. We still drove to other places for more authentic Greek lunches most days, so we were glad to be full board and not all inclusive. The breakfast was also absolutely fine in the hotel with plenty of options. If you're travelling with young children and want somewhere low key and relaxing, I would recommend this hotel."

"The Royal Hotel and Suites is a fantastic little resort in a great location, close to the traditional seaside village of Polychrono and nearby beaches. It’s very family friendly and you’ll get personal service, as it only has around 70 rooms and suites. It offers a lot for accommodation of this size. There’s a nice L-shaped pool, close to a bar and nearby snack kitchen, serving additional lunch items like burgers and chips. The main buffet restaurant is nearby too, with plenty of food options for breakfast, lunch, and evening meals inside, and a nice outside seating area, complete with fans and shades. Our suite was bright, clean and modern, with a lovely small private outdoor pool, complete with sunbeds and chairs. The suite had a decent rain-shower, with pebble flooring and an attractive stone sink. We had a good-sized fridge and our own coffee maker. The suites come with the added benefit of private cabana beds, close to the main pool, and access to an additional refreshment area, containing canned drinks, chilled wine and snacks. The suites are close to a large green space, where children could play or guests could sit in shaded areas. This area also included a small play park at one end, complete with mini golf and giant chess, and there was table tennis at the other end. There are three other accommodation blocks, all only three-floors high, and there’s a small water park for younger guests. I really wish we’d found this resort when our kids were younger! Our three (now almost grown-up) children shared a top-floor apartment, again with a modern bathroom and kitchen area, which had two separate sleeping areas and a good-sized balcony. As well as the buffet, longer staying guests have an option to enjoy a small a la carte restaurant on one night of each week’s stay. Polychrono is part of the Kassandra peninsula, the first of Halkidiki’s ‘three fingers’. It’s a bustling resort with plenty of bars, tavernas and shops. The nearest beaches are about a ten-minute walk from the Royal, but it has its own beach area, about a 20minute walk away, and guests can use a free shuttle bus too. The linked beach bar had a good range of drinks and lunch options. All of the hotel staff were friendly and worked hard to keep the rooms, pools and grounds spotless and running smoothly. I’d particularly call out Christina, on reception; and Dimitrius, on the bar; as well as the friendly bus driver, who seemed to double up as a maintenance man and gardener too. I’ve visited Greece and its islands many times and found this an ideal spot for a quiet and relaxing holiday."