Honest Lagomandra Beach Hotel Review (Sithonia in Halkidiki, Greece)

We stayed on the Lagomandra Seaside Resort firstly of Might, which we quickly came upon was a bit of untimely. However, regardless that it was nippy (and rained!) I wished to share our expertise to assist with the tough alternative between Halkidiki resorts…

The 4-star Lagomandra Seaside Resort








is situated on the primary ‘finger’ as their recognized, of Halkidiki’s three. It’s simply off the pine-shaded sandy shore of Lagomandra Seaside, that means you have got each the resort swimming pools and the ocean on your swimming.

There’s Lagomandra Seaside Resort, after which Lagomandra Resort & Spa simply behind. By staying at one, you get entry to the services at each – little bit of a bonus!

Our bed room at Lagomandra Seaside Resort

We stayed in a ‘Junior Suite with Sea View’. There have been so many alternative names for the rooms it was a tricky name, however we simply went for essentially the most flooring house seeing as there was three of us. It was clear and brilliant, with a big toilet, a balcony and a fridge. We had a big double mattress, and the couch mattress was made up for Reggie.

We did have an issue with the toilet on the second day, in that the door wouldn’t open on the bathe. They despatched somebody up immediately and he mounted it ASAP – which did find yourself being about an hour however these items occur, I assume.

The room additionally included air-con, a protected, and Wi‑Fi. Parking was free, and we bought an area simply exterior the resort (reasonably than within the automobile park over the highway).

Swimming pools at Lagomandra Seaside Resort

First off, Reggie and I have been determined to get within the pool. We might see it from our balcony and the very fact nobody was in it made me a bit of suspicious. We bought modified, went down, poked our ft in, and sure, it was COLD.

We didn’t let that maintain us again although, and in we jumped. The pool was measurement, with a shallower kiddie bit off the aspect however nonetheless linked.

There was a pool bar there serving very giant servings of Prosecco, which I loved completely.

It was straightforward to get to the opposite resort over the highway, by way of a elevate and a bridge – which after all my three 12 months previous cherished. The Lagomandra Resort & Spa’s pool was undoubtedly higher, however in case you keep on the Lagomandra Seaside Resort, you’re clearly nearer the seaside, and have the higher view out of your balcony.

The Lagomandra Resort & Spa’s pool was one large linked pool, however with completely different sections. You’ll be able to’t really see it on this photograph however around the again was a kiddie pool that simply went as much as Reggie’s knees which was enjoyable for him, but additionally, chilly.

I really cherished the recent feeling right here, and seeing because it was chilly – nobody else was in it. Winner.

Extra issues to do

At Lagomandra Resort & Spa there was an incredible kiddie’s room the place throughout peak season they’ve a child’s membership. In Might you could possibly simply take the youngsters in your self. Reggie cherished this climbing wall, and working round within the shade.

There have been arcade video games exterior, and a basketball courtroom too.

The seaside

The truth that the seaside had pine bushes meant, after all, that there have been pine needles on the ground. We went to look at the sundown, which was lovely, however the subsequent day Reggie and Ben each wakened with many bites.

So many we needed to get some cream from the pharmacy after we bought again to Thessaloniki. After we advised the pharmacist we’d been to Halkidiki she simply nodded in understanding – in all probability wasn’t the very best thought.

The seaside did have a couple of Wendy homes to play on although, which was a beautiful contact – simply don’t go at sundown!

There was a youngsters leisure programme on the resort, which sadly didn’t run on a Monday after we have been there.

Food and drinks on the resort

We had breakfast and dinner included in our £110 resort worth, which appeared a reasonably whole lot.

Breakfast was good – heaps to select from and eggs freshly cooked for you.

Dinner was okay for one evening however I wouldn’t need to be staying all inclusive and having that each evening. It wasn’t a patch on the resort buffet on the Domes Resort within the Algarve we not too long ago loved.

Drinks weren’t included in our half board price both, in contrast to my current resort expertise on the Alcudia Aparthotel in Majorca.

The resort restaurant expertise was superb for one evening, however fairly soulless and the workers have been uninterested. Was it the time of 12 months? I don’t know.

Locations to go to close by

Keep at Lagomandra Seaside Resort and also you’re in an incredible location for the delights of Sithonia in Halkidiki. Listed below are a number of the nice meals experiences I had close by…

Ergon Seaside Home in Nikiti

I went right here final 12 months after I was visiting the realm on a press journey. Very cool.

We tried to go this 12 months nevertheless it wasn’t opening for an additional two weeks or so, which was unhappy. So in case you’re visiting Halkidiki in Might bear it thoughts that some locations don’t open until the top of the month.

Ergon Seaside Home has several types of lodging for various budgets. My brother and his household did a boujis tenting expertise right here final 12 months and had a good time.

I’d love to remain right here with Reggie a while. There’s an out of doors cinema, the ocean, superb meals and many actions to take pleasure in. However primarily, it’s the meals.

Velona in Nikiti

After we couldn’t get into the Ergon Seaside Home we went again into Nikiti city, a couple of 4 minute drive away and stumbled throughout Velona Seaside Bar. It turned out to be a wonderful alternative – I used to be very proud of my salad. Ben had a reasonably spectacular trying membership sandwich with fries too.

Weirdly it doesn’t appear to have TripAdvisor rating however I’d really say it was one among my favorite restaurant experiences on that complete week’s journey – appears like individuals needed to wait too lengthy for his or her receipts.

Anyway, Velona was proper on the seafront and had sunbeds and plenty (too many?!) of these rides for teenagers to play in close by. We didn’t even have any euros in money however Reggie nonetheless had a good time taking part in on all of them whereas we waited for our order.

Take a look at this put up on some nice locations to eat in Halkidiki from after I visited the 12 months earlier than. I’d undoubtedly suggest having a automobile to discover Sithonia’s finest seashores and villages. Though I did see this bus schedule up at reception in case you want public transport.

Lagomandra Seaside Resort overview in a nutshell

The Lagomandra Seaside Resort was an incredible expertise for what we wished, which was an in a single day journey out of Thessaloniki to see a bit extra of the realm. It was straightforward to get to in simply over an hour from the town, with some lovely views alongside the best way and was a spacious, clear and recent resort to remain at.

I feel in case you have been staying for longer you could be a bit pissed off on the reality you want a automobile, or a love of strolling, to get anyplace. And I wouldn’t suggest staying all inclusive primarily based on the dinner we had. I’d additionally suggest going from the top of Might, reasonably than firstly.

Gatwick airport parking and resort

We flew to Thessaloniki from Gatwick – staying on the Bloc Resort the evening earlier than. Have you ever seen my Reel about Bloc Resort on Instagram? I really suppose the Premier Inn is healthier in case you’re staying with household, however Bloc is nice in case you’re solo.

We used ilovemeetandgreet.co.uk for our Gatwick parking. I’ve had some dangerous experiences up to now with different firms and valet parking, so I’m at all times a bit nervous however the ease of communication made I Love Meet and Greet stand out.

Reserving was straightforward after which I phoned ten minutes earlier than arrival to warn them we have been coming. We have been advised to park simply exterior Premier Inn on the North Terminal they usually have been there ready and able to take the automobile. After we returned we phoned after we picked up our baggage, they usually have been there about quarter-hour later. Clean and simple – I’d undoubtedly suggest them.

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