Almyra Hotel and Village

Everything is perfect. A luxury family hotel with the best food and drinks.

We had a good stay overall and would rate this resort 4/5.

The food was one of the highlights. The buffet was refreshed frequently, offering a great variety of balanced dishes with excellent options for every taste and all the main nutrients. A special mention goes to the desserts, which were delicious every day. The restaurant staff were always smiling, friendly, and welcoming.

Our room was comfortable, and the air conditioning worked perfectly, which was much appreciated. The only downside was the bathroom, as it had no window.

The biggest issue with this resort is the wind. We were lucky because we had a rental car, but the resort itself is almost always very windy. Surprisingly, just 500 meters away the wind is much weaker. Because of this, eating outdoors or relaxing by the pool is not always enjoyable or even possible.

The beach could also be better maintained. Several sunbeds were broken, and many were “reserved” all day and night, making it difficult to find a free one.

Room cleaning was acceptable but sometimes felt rushed and wasn’t always up to the expected standard.

Overall, it’s a beautiful resort with excellent food and friendly staff, but the constant wind and a few maintenance issues prevent it from being a perfect experience.

Good morning. I would like to share my impressions from my stay at the Giannoulis Almyra Beach Resort (Koutsounari). The hotel does not live up to its 5-star rating. I will focus only on the negatives. Let me start with the room. After the first night, I found a "lake" on the floor stretching from the entrance door halfway into the bedroom. It turned out water was pouring down through the hallway closet from the floor above—likely from the air conditioning, though it seemed like far too much water for that. It was a good thing I hadn't unpacked my suitcase into the closet, or everything would have been soaked. Throughout my seven-day stay, the tap water had a rusty tint; it only ran clear the day before I left. Now, regarding the hotel restaurant—or rather the staff, specifically one waiter with a hoarse voice. He was very unpleasant and rude. When clearing plates, he would tell guests to move aside, even though there was plenty of space for him to collect them. The restaurant is open until 9:30 PM; however, the night before our departure—we wanted a quick bite since we were leaving the hotel at 2 AM—this waiter refused to let us in, claiming it was already closed, even though there were still plenty of customers inside. Now, regarding the poolside hotel bar: the staff—specifically, just one young woman working the evening shift—was working herself to the bone trying to serve guests, yet the line remained very long. While she was pleasant and quick, there should have been at least three bartenders for that number of guests. The staffing level was inadequate for a 5-star hotel and considering the price of the stay! I was surprised to see the staff washing cups and glasses in the sink for the entire seven days instead of using a dishwasher (apparently, it had broken down). As for entertainment: aside from a one-hour vocal performance on a single evening, there was nothing. I missed having a "Greek Night." Throughout the stay, I kept noticing a heavily tanned man who behaved rudely and wouldn't even return a greeting. It turned out he was the manager, yet he acted as if he owned the hotel. Saving the best for last: the friend I was traveling with—who had visited this hotel three times, most recently six months ago—remarked that things used to be much better back then: the food was superior, there was plenty of seafood, there were far more bar staff and waiters, and there were numerous guest events, including a Greek Night. The previous manager had maintained high standards. In short, the hotel’s quality is declining while prices remain high. In my opinion, it deserves 4 stars, and the owners should consider replacing the manager and some of the staff. Best regards, Piotr