Central Macedonia Resorts | Places to Stay in Central Macedonia

April 28, 2023 Russell Mellin

Discover the best Resorts in Central Macedonia including Porto Carras Grand Resort, Olympian Bay Grand Resort, Sonia Village Hotel, TUI BLUE Lagoon Princess, Avaton Luxury Hotel & Villas - Relais & Chateaux, Poseidon Hotel Sea Resort, Mount Athos Resort, Litohoro Olympus Resort Villas & Spa, Platanorema, Paradisos Holiday.
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1. Porto Carras Grand Resort

Limani Karra 63081 Greece 011 30 2375 077000
Excellent
68%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2440 reviews

Porto Carras Grand Resort

Porto Carras Grand Resort is ideally located on the western coast of Sithonia, Halkidiki central peninsula and 112km from Thessaloniki airport. The most complete resort in Greece is nestled on the rising slopes of Mt Meliton and overlooking the expansive blue of Toroneos Gulf, amidst 1,763 hectares of verdant landscape and along 9 km of sandy beaches punctuated by 25 pristine coves. It features a 5* and a 4Plus star hotel, offering rooms, a variety of suites and family units. a private 315-berth Marina, the largest Conference Hall in Northern Greece, a Casino with two venues, a Thalassotherapy & Spa centre, a Golf Course, Horse Riding facilities, a Tennis Club, a Padi Diving centre, a Nautical Club, along with Greece’s largest organic vineyard and winery. The resort also features three helipads.

A relaxing holiday with a few buts,

Reviewed By Kinner2019

just got back from a relaxing four days, the hotel has new management so ignore any reviews from before two years ago, you can see they have made some major changes and where they are trying to take the hotel. The hotel itself has some breath taking views, it’s on a marina with some luxury boats that come in and out the of the port onto the med which is actually what the hotel reminds me of like a huge cruise liner without the boat part, right next to a soft shell beach. It’s not loud you won’t hear a lot apart from the noise of the waves and the sounds of conversations between families in all different languages, it basically shuts down at ten, the wifi is brilliant you get it even on the beach, no reserving sun beds, there’s so many, the hotel is so clean. The staff are the best you can ask for they take an interest in you, who you are, why you are there, always polite even if guests are not so much. The drinks are not watered down, you get a real glass of coke, true Gin in your drinks, with waiter service for lunch and dinner drinks, so if that’s your thing then it’s perfect and you don’t need to read the buts there are a few buts though. Remember in Greece you pay a hotel tax, it’s different depending on your hotel star rating, it’s based on the number of nights and payable on arrival so if you book four nights even if you arrive after midnight then you pay for four nights, that’s not just this hotel but as this is a five star hotel I think it’s relevant. If you arrive after ten at night there is no food even on an all inclusive, you have to wait until morning or pay additional costs, the costs for anything that’s not in the all inclusive is a lot, 1 Coca-Cola is 5 euros, that nearly five pounds for a glass of Coca-Cola. There is no electronics for sale close to the hotel so if your charger cable breaks, then you have issues, we managed to borrow one from one of the staff so always bring spares. You have to make arrangements for food and drink if you have a late transfer back to the airport, ours was late afternoon so we did get lunch but no drinks if you don’t then you will have to pay. Not all food and drink is part of the all inclusive deal and the food that is which is a buffet doesn’t change massively but the staff take great care in the preparation of the food. It’s always cleanly served, lots of choice but watch the labels I mistakenly ate beef which was labelled pork, needless to say I’m not supposed to eat beef, after my second bite I went to check only to be told it’s been mislabelled. However on an all inclusive package you do get one meal in the menu based restaurant away from the the buffet. The spa is great but as with all hotels it’s additional costs with no discounts for all inclusive packages. the gym has a glass view right next to the port, don’t get me wrong it needs new equipment so I had to train on the beach but a few days that I did train in there showed how well it’s been thought out. This hotel isn’t cheap in an era of rising costs of living, for most of us now a holiday is a luxury and you need to choose wisely. Would we go back? yes but it’s not my first choice and I think with where ever you go you should always leave with your hotel being the first choice to go back to especially a five star luxury hotel, even if that choice doesn’t last I’m not sure this hotel did that but with a few tweaks it certainly could do,

2. Olympian Bay Grand Resort

Main Street, Leptokarya 600 63 Greece
Excellent
59%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
5%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 392 reviews

Olympian Bay Grand Resort

Olympian Bay Grand Resort is a great choice for travelers in Leptokarya. It is good value for money, comfort and convenience, a family atmosphere and services designed to make your stay a very pleasant one. The rooms are equipped with a flat screen TV, refrigerator and air conditioning, guests can be online at any time thanks to the free Internet. Here you can have a good rest and recuperate. Olympian Bay Grand Resort offers a 24-hour front desk, concierge service and shops. In addition, guests of theOlympian Bay Grand Resort can enjoy the pool and free breakfast. Free parking is provided for guests arriving by car. There are many Mediterranean restaurants in Leptokarya. So be sure to check out popular places like Paradisos, Medusa and Astrofegia-Fish Tavern during your trip for great food. We are confident that you will love the Olympian Bay Grand Resort. While staying here you can see everything that Leptokarya has to offer to its guests.

Beautiful place for holiday

Reviewed By IvankaZ27

All recommendations for this hotel, a wonderful place for holiday! Food - Cleanliness - Beach -Sea - Pool, Service and very helpful staf - 10/10. We spent some wonderful time and for sure would come back again!

3. Sonia Village Hotel

Gerakini 63100 Greece
Excellent
55%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 542 reviews

Sonia Village Hotel

Welcome to Sonia Village in Halkidiki.At the tip of the most beautiful peninsula of Sithonia, in the heart of Halkidiki,where green nature meets the Deep Blue, lies the seaside village Gerakini.Here awaits you a holiday paradise the hotel resort "Sonia Village".The white/blue bungalows are spread amidst colorful gardens in front of a well secluded sandy beach. Hotel Sonia Village is the ideal place, for relaxed and unforgetable vacations !

Lovely relaxing week away

Reviewed By sunseeker_8816

Just returned from a lovely week here, we had an amazing time the hotel is absolutely beautiful and spotlessly clean, the staff are all amazing they were never without a smile the managers are always around the hotel and always said hello, nothing was too much trouble we asked for extra towels they were delivered straight away, we travelled as a family with a baby and almost 12 year old, there was certainly something for everyone the animation team work very hard and are so lovely and friendly they are only young but have so much energy to keep everyone active and engaged our daughter loved spending time with them, there is a lovely man in the restaurant that saved a banana everyday of our holiday and greeted us each morning with a smile and a banana! We travelled with a baby that has allergies and these were catered to fantastic! Nothing was too much trouble and they went out of their way to make sure he had something he liked( the lady with the blonde hair in the restaurant came straight over to us each morning which was so lovely) the reception staff were all friendly and always smiling we were greeted on our arrival with a drink and then quickly shown to our room, which was beautiful and spacious and spotless. We did venture to the shops down the road but to be honest it wasn’t worth the walk the hotel shop is well stocked with things you would need to buy, this hotel is perfect if your looking for a relaxing week away in a beautiful location over looking the sea but there isn’t much around it, this suited us as we were only staying for a week, the bar staff were also so friendly and we were always greeted well and with a smile, I did get bitten by mosquitos and the lifeguard attended to the bites and gave me some treatment for them he was a very nice man and also so happy and very helpful, we have never stayed anywhere like this hotel it’s unique for the service especially for all inclusive they really do look after you, you get waiter service in the restaurant at meal times and in the panorama bar we loved sitting in there in the afternoon on the balcony over looking the sea, the food and drinks were lovely we never struggled to find something everyone liked and we all ate really well (a bit too well!) I don’t usually write reviews but I felt this hotel really deserved a review! We don’t usually return to the same place as we like to see new places but if I was looking for a week away to totally relax I would certainly return, we had one day at the beach which was lovely and we really liked that you got sun beds and drinks with the all inclusive again not very often you get this, The staff are an absolute credit to this hotel they made us feel so welcome in all areas I did also visit the spa that was lovely very tranquil modern and clean the prices were very reasonable too.

4. TUI BLUE Lagoon Princess

Kalives Beach, Polygyros 631 00 Greece
Excellent
56%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1198 reviews

TUI BLUE Lagoon Princess

The Blue Lagoon Princess is located on the beach of Kalives, Halkidiki only 62km from Makedonia airport, on the Toronian Golf between the first and the second leg of the Halkidiki Peninsula. This hotel offers everything the sophisticated tourist will expect; luxury and comfort, several pools and Spa, children’s facilities and sports, in a few words the ideal settings for social- and family events. The guest’s accommodation provide all comforts: - air-condition, satellite TV, telephone, internet connection, fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, bathrobes and slippers. There is a large range of various room types on offer ranging from standard garden and sea view rooms, junior suites with garden view or sharing pool up to deluxe suites with private pool. The location on a golden sandy beach and the crystal clear water reflecting the deep green of the pine forest make the perfect settings for your dreams to begin.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Reviewed By Jayne H

We arrived here after a long, tiring journey, and was checked in efficiently and quickly, then taken to our room with our luggage in a buggy. Our room was clean and spacious. Plenty of wardrobe space and drawers. There was a mini fridge, tea/ coffee and kettle. Free safe. Bathroom also very clean with complimentary toiletries. Shower over the bath was good too. Everywhere was so clean, and all the staff were friendly and very polite. Food and drink was good, and varied. We really enjoyed the Taverna (you needed to book) There were several pools, but our favourite was the poseidon pool, which was nearest to the sea and also had the poseidon bar. There was never any problems getting a sunbed. It was also fairly quiet. Entertainment was quite good , but there was lots of quiet places to just sit and drink if you don't want to be entertained. There isn't a lot to do off the complex, and personally I think it is more suited to families and older couples. The only bad thing, which isn't the hotels fault, is the mosquitos. We got savaged, lost count of how many bites we had, but at least 30 each. Mosquito repellent and some kind of itch relief or antihistamines are a must.

5. Avaton Luxury Hotel & Villas - Relais & Chateaux

Komitsa Bay, Nea Roda 630 75 Greece
Excellent
85%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 166 reviews

Avaton Luxury Hotel & Villas - Relais & Chateaux

Avaton Luxury Villas Resort, a proud member of Relais & Châteaux, is a stylish and contemporary beachfront escape overlooking the sparkling turquoise waters of Athos Peninsula in Halkidiki, Greece. It consists of an exclusive collection of 36 luxurious rooms, suites and villas. Most of them have private pools with in-built sunbeds which tantalize the feeling of relaxation in our Mediterranean gardens. Enjoy a meal of creative Greek cuisine in our private, resident only restaurant. Accompany it with a refreshing cocktail tailored made by our on-site mixologist and food pairing expert. Indulge into a journey of taste on the hill in front of our beach, overlooking the crystal waters. Feel unique with our VIP services which add savor pleasure to your holidays. Enjoy a refreshing massage or yoga session. Cruise around Holy Mount Athos, a UNESCO World Heritage Monument on yacht. Feel the ultimate holiday experience to create memories that last a lifetime...!

Brilliant!!

Reviewed By Cloudwalker587

AMAZING! The resort is based on 3 pillars. Eat, sleep and beach. To say the food is served outside under very nice tents would be an understatement… What an experience to sit outside overlooking the ocean with dolphins jumping around. Yes Dolphins. Granted they are not there every night, but that would be too much. The chef and his crew prepare excellent greek dishes with a modern touch. Thankfully not too modern. Due to the secluded location it is very quiet. The rooms are very spacious and luxuriously equipped. The internet works very well everywhere. The beach is private with very comfortable, Sunbeds, umbrellas, towels, and a great beach service is included. The water itself is beautifully clean. No water sports except the pink inflatable flamingo. The star of the beach. The staff are amazing!!! All of them are excellent hosts, friendly and smiling all the time, hence mentioning names would not be fair. Thank you!

6. Poseidon Hotel Sea Resort

Stili Dios, Neos Marmaras 63081 Greece
Excellent
76%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 107 reviews

Poseidon Hotel Sea Resort

Good accommodation, food dishes need some improvement

Reviewed By FloriPM

The hotel is near Neos Marmaras, close to the beach and to a pine forest. It consists of several buildings (A - K) with different types of rooms, double superior rooms, or junior suits with different views. It has a very nice and big garden with plants of palm trees, flowers, grass, a fountain, a children's playground and a pool for kids and adults. When we arrived at the hotel, the receptionist explained how to get to our building, but it is a little bit confusing as you need to search for the letter of the building and then the room number. If you have languages and a small kid, it is hard to get from the parking area to the building. You also need to sign if you want your room to be cleaned every three days or not all, but the maids come every day to take out the trash and clean the room. They didn't change our sheets for a whole week. The staff all around the hotel, at the restaurant, at the pool bar were helpful, kind, polite, and friendly. The rooms are clean and very comfortable. For a family of two and a kid you also receive a folding bed (not very comfortable and not safe for a 2 years old child). The furniture is brand new, the balcony is big with a table and two or three chairs and a laundry wire. The air condition works pretty well and only when closing the balcony door. The remote control is not working very well and the tv channels are few. The WIFI is free and has a good signal all over the hotel. The pool is nice and clean but crowded and you have to wake up in the morning to occupy a sunbed by leaving towels on them. You also have one table near your sunbeds, but nobody takes the empty glasses, so you need to take them to the garbage basket located in the middle of the distance. The drinks are not that good, especially the soft drinks and the coffee. The beer and the alcoholic drinks are ok. The beach is good sized, but it can be cleaner. The entry in the water is really bad, full of rocks, but if you have special shoes it's ok. If you want to have a drink, you need to cross the street and go to the pool bar. The same thing with the toilet. The restaurant is big, with lots of tables, but you need to have gloves to take your food and wear a mask. The food is not that great. A lot of semi-prepared food. The fish dishes were disappointing. We received twice some fried calamari and octopus and some pasta with seafood. For small kids, you don't have too many options. The pasta is the same every day, and the sauce, especially the "carbonara" tastes really bad. The salads and the cheese is really good. The desserts are the same, jars with vanilla cream covered with different things. The watermelon is omnipresent. You can get crepes, waffles, and ice cream at the restaurant. The breakfast is the same every day. I definitely recommend accommodation with breakfast, especially since there are quite a few taverns around where you can eat great food and you practically get the same price. We had one night of live music and kids have almost every night mini disco, an animator who entertains them for half an hour by playing and dancing to kids songs.

7. Mount Athos Resort

Stagira-Akanthos 63075 Greece
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 13 reviews

Mount Athos Resort

The 5-star Mount Athos Resort in Halkidiki, Greece offers you a choice of three different types of accommodation, united by our profound understanding of luxury, comfort and fine living. Choose the one that best suits your special preferences – for a unique holiday experience with impeccable facilities and excellent service.

A place in paradise

Reviewed By K276NFemilk

It's simple: the only thing you need to do is book accommodation at the Mount Athos Resort and arrive on time. You'll be happy to find a warm welcome (with a cold welcome drink), well-designed rooms, excellent panoramic views, polite and well-trained staff, and delicious food. In one word - outstanding vacation (actually two words :) My conclusion: The right place for the right people!

8. Litohoro Olympus Resort Villas & Spa

Plaka Litochorou Pieria, Litochoro 60200 Greece
Excellent
51%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 380 reviews

Litohoro Olympus Resort Villas & Spa

If you’re looking for a family-friendly resort in Litochoro, look no further than Litohoro Olympus Resort Villas & Spa. The rooms offer a minibar and air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Litohoro Olympus Resort Villas & Spa features a concierge and room service. In addition, as a valued Litohoro Resort Villas Hotel guest, you can enjoy a pool and free breakfast that are available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. When you’re ready to try some local flavor, be sure to check out Aiolos Fish Tavern, which is known for serving up tasty shrimp, which is popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular waterfalls such as Orlias Waterfalls. The staff at Litohoro Olympus Resort Villas & Spa looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

Average place to stay

Reviewed By katezora

The resort is located in a very beautiful area near Mount Olympus with excellent views of both the mountains and the seaside. Also, the staff is quite friendly. However, there were a couple of things that I found disagreeable. Even though I booked two rooms a month in advance specifically requesting rooms with Mount Olympus views, when I arrived there I was placed in a room in the basement with no view. Another disadvantage is the shower. It did not have a door or curtains and as such water went everywhere. This in turn contributed to a musty mildewy feel in the entire room. Generally, the hotel needs an update in its facilities.

9. Platanorema

10km Ιerissos-Panagia, Gomati 63083 Greece
Excellent
49%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
6%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 35 reviews

Platanorema

In a space of thirty-five (35) acres, landmarked by a natural aquatic path with a native plane-tree forest, the visitor gets the chance to live, fell and taste the true experience of nature, combining mountain and sea (only 5 minutes away)! During the day, the visitor can roam around the Farm, the duck lake, the turkeys, the pheasants, the peacocks, the wild-bores, the little goats and sheep, the horses, the donkeys, but also have fun with outdoor activities such as wall-climbing, archery, an adventure course and flying fox. Outside the farm there is also the opportunity for hiking, horseback riding, mountain-biking on mapped or not routes. The stone-built restaurant is the place where the feast of flavors and the variety of dishes of semi-wild bred meats (pork & veal), vegetables from the Farm's garden, local cheeses and the famous wines of Halkidiki and Mount Athos, will satisfy even the most demanding palates.At night the visitor can rest in the luxurious stone-built guesthouses with the country decoration and the warmth of the fireplace, while the open window brings in sounds of nature, forgotten but real.The farm also includes tennis, volleyball, basketball and football (5x5) courts, as well as a conference hall with 200 people capacity.

Lucky Number 7

Reviewed By sunnysab

Every year I think "this time it won't be the same, I'll be bored, maybe I'll get sick of it"... but NO. For the 7th time in a row, my family and I spent 11 days in Platanorema during August. We love it there. The staff is like our second family... Yannis, his wife and daughters, Bobis and his family, Anna, Yota.... all of you are exceptional people with hearts of gold and now our visits are not only to enjoy Platanorema and its wonderful premises and food, but mostly to see you all, because we miss you dearly and can't wait to see you summer after summer. Thank you again for a wonderful stay, the amazing memories we create with our children there and the unforgettable days in Halkidiki. Highly recommended if you want a home away from home where you will be treated with all the kindness in the world!

10. Paradisos Holiday

Paralia Paradisos, Paradisos, Neos Marmaras 630 81 Greece
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4 reviews

Paradisos Holiday

Πανω στο κυμα

Reviewed By lampros1965

10 μέρες ξεκούρασης σε ένα υπέροχο ανακαίνισμενο διαμέρισμα με θέα θάλασσα ιδανικό για οικογένειες και όχι μόνο. Οι ιδιοκτήτες φιλικοί ,όλη μέρα σου λύνουν τα προβλήματα αν χρειαστεί. Πεντακάθαρα μπάνια,φρεσκοκομμένο,άνετο ac,ζεστό νερό,χώρος στάθμευσης, δωρεάν ξαπλώστρες ότι και να πω είναι λίγο.....

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