Hotels in der Nähe von Smart Market, Chalkida

Let me start by the end of our trip. I have neveer checked out from a hotel after one weel stay without the reception asking me how was our stay or wishing a safe return home. And this summarizes all I have to say regarding the hotel mindset in managing their guests. The hotel is clearly understaffed and that can be noted in different ways. The young staff around the pool and beach work hard to deliver drinks and snacks during the day. The pool bar usually had only 2 hardworking people to serve all the guests, which makes you wait sometimes 20 minutes for a drink. On a side note, cocktails were delicious but they are the same throughout the week. No different choices to be made. If you want different drinks, the word ”extra” comes immediately. Pizzas during afternoon is a great touch by the hotel. The beach and the sea are excellent. Note that the sand beach is small so do not expect long walks by the sea, but all the furniture at the beach and around the pool and garden are good and sufficient for all the guests. That was the highlight of all week. The sea was perfect. Activities in the water (one hour per day) were good. The outdoor gym is actually a nice touch and there are 2 table tennis for guest use. Unfortunately the table tennis rackets are in such a state that could only be used for a fire (literally in wood…), which is an indication how the hotel operates. And although two table tennis available, there were only two rackets to play. During our stay, my wife was always on time and ready for the morning exercise (Pilates or yoga). The hotel failed four out of seven days. One of days the instructor actually did not appear and no one seems to care even after reporting. Rooms are small sized but comfortable and with a balcony, which is a must. Cleaning is spotless and we have appreciated that as it was only one person doing the cleaning. Very, very efficient and hard worker. Be aware that when you shower there will be water all over the small bathroom. There is no full protection in the shower deck, which makes it somehow danger after showering due to slippery. The rooms soundproofing is poor and we had terrible experiences, either with loud guests screaming in the room (not children, adults) at night, which the hotel tried to manage it and we had one terrible experience. We were located in rooms that had just outside a pump that worked all night during one specific night. We have complained during dinner time to reception (so around 20H), called from the room after dinner (twice) and actually the hotel did nothing to stop it. The result was one full night without sleeping for all the family. Thank you Brown Beach for that! In the following day, after my morning complain to the reception, the hotel manager apologized and informed us that they had a problem with the pump. A 25 minute massage was offered, which was nice, but that does not replace the careless for our complaints in the night before. It was only needed to shut down the pump and

In english see below Wir (2 Kinder und 2 Erwachsene) hatten eine Junior Suite mit Halbpension gebucht. Die Suite war einfach eingerichtet, groß und sehr sauber. Die Anlage selbst ist klein, familiär und sauber. Das Hotel ist sowohl für Familien mit Kindern als auch für Pärchen geeignet. Das Personal war sehr zuvorkommend und freundlich. Für alle Gäste sind genügend Liegen am Pool und am Strand vorhanden. Alle Liegen sind gratis und werden regelmäßig gereinigt. Das Frühstücksbuffet war vielfältig und gut. Beim Abendessen gab es neben der regulären Karte auch täglich wechselnde Speisen. Alle Speisen waren exzellent und von hoher Qualität aus regionalen Zutaten. Die COVID19 Vorkehrungen wurden in dem Hotel strikt eingehalten – alles war sauber, das Personal trug Mundschutz und Desinfektionsmittelspender standen überall bereit. Wir haben unseren Urlaub sehr genossen und können dieses Hotel uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen. Zum Thema Souveniers, hier bietet sich die Möglichkeit am Hafen bei der Fähre. Hier hat ein Ehepaar 2 Läden mit regional (in Griechenland) hergestellten Waren zu günstigen Preisen. Die Eigentümer sind sehr zuvorkommend und freundlich. Die Läden heißen „Natura – Natural Greek Products” und „Loupos and his Dolphins“. Die Läden bieten eine gute alternative zu billigen importierten Souveniers aus China. We (2 kids and 2 adults) had a Junior Suite with Half Board. The suite was clean, simple equipped and big. The Hotel itself was small, clean and with familiar atmosphere. Avantis Suites Hotel is appropriate for families for children as well as for couples. The staff was very obliging and friendly. There are enough deck chairs at the pool and on the beach. All deck chairs are free and were cleaned regularly. The breakfast buffet was variegated and good. At dinner daily changing meals additional to the regular menu was offered. All Meals were excellent and of high quality with regional ingredients. The COVID19 precautions were strictly observed – it was clean, the staff wore protective masks and disinfection dispensers were placed everywhere at the hotel area. We really enjoyed our holiday and can absolutely recommend this hotel. Regarding souveniers: at the port nearby the ferry there are two shops which are owned by a very nice couple. They sell goods at a reasonable price which are made in Greece. The two shops are called “Natura – Natural Greek Products” and “Loupos and his Dolphins”. They are a great alternative to buy