A guide to Sani Resort: which hotel is best for you and your family?

Sani Beach is the resort’s largest hotel. It looks out upon the azure waters of Cape Sani from its beachfront location, surrounded by 7km white-sand beaches. Though a large-scale hotel experience, the thoughtful touches in each of the 389 rooms, from the Bose SoundDock to Anne Semonin products add a luxurious touch. Sani Beach is ideal for the more adventurous and outdoorsy driven family as it nearer to the extensive water sports and activities on offer at Sani.

Why you should stay at Sani Beach:

• The lavish environment makes it ideal for water sports including windsurfing, catamaran and kayaking. Water-skiing, wake board and parasailing are also available. All ages and levels are welcome, including absolute beginners.
• For those who enjoy the exhilaration of a challenge can try mountain biking at the biking academy, or the guided jogging routes. It also ideally situated for the Bear Grylls Survival Academy.
• It also nearest to Sani Hill, ripe for exploration and hikes, suitable for both children and adults. Sani Hill is also the setting for the annual Sani Festival and Sani Gourmet.
• Nearby is the Triathlon Academy – where you can swim in the Aegean and go running & cycling through the unique natural environment of Sani Resort.
• The wide variety of rooms on offer will means spaces to suit all styles of family or those with varying ages of children. From double rooms to family-friendly suites with sun-drenched balconies, private gardens and floor to ceiling windows.
• Use of the private beaches, the pine fringed Bousoulas beach which is open for all and the breath-taking Infinity pool gazing out over azure Mediterranean waters.
• After all that activity recharge at the tranquil MySpa. Open to all the family, guests can indulge in soothing treatments designed by Anne Semonin, with ingredients tailored to each unique need.

At the very far end of the resort surrounded by lush nature and nestled in ancient olive groves, sits Sani Club. With 253 stylish rooms and suites with light and airy interiors, some with their own personal pools and gardens. The panoramic views of the Aegean Sea make the secluded Sani Club your private escape between sea and sky. This hotel is accessed by road and golf carts.

Why you should stay at Sani Club:

• Privacy is paramount at Sani Club – guests can opt for a suite with a private pool for the ultimate in luxurious seclusion and Beachfront bungalows (we defy you not to fall asleep to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore).
• Wildlife lovers will be in the prime position to explore the riches of the environment and take peaceful walks through the surrounding forest and admire the impressive array of birds.
• The private beach offers irresistible soft white sands and crystal-clear waters, there is also a sprawling heated pool with its own separate children’s area.
• Sani Club’s tranquil ambience is echoed in The Club Spa. With a tranquil private garden providing a soothing backdrop, you’ll inhale aromas of lemon, grapefruit and mint and completely surrender to the immersive healing and spiritual spa experiences.

The epitome of elegance, Sani Dunes contemporary architectural style makes for a modern, yet chilled hotel. With an immaculate private beach on the doorstep, Michelin-starred restaurants, and close to the hub of boutiques, bars and nightlife. The 136 rooms and suites at Sani Dunes are ideal for grown-ups looking for elegant nights out and sophisticated Ibiza-style beach days.

Why you should stay at Sani Dunes:

• The proximity to Sani Marina will undoubtedly delight shoppers, gourmets and night owls.
• Sani Dunes boasts the largest heated lagoon- style swimming pool in Greece. It snakes across the impressive 3,500 metre squared and its perimeter hugs all its rooms giving guests direct waterside access.
• Tasteful, contemporary style meets Mediterranean elegance: every room or suite at Sani Dunes is designed with pure relaxation and indulgence at heart. The calming presence of water is all around you – from the panoramic windows and spacious balconies overlooking the pools to the vistas of the Aegean Sea and suites that open directly on to the private beach.
• All bars and restaurants at Sani Dunes are set with grown-ups or couples in mind – impeccable service, fine flavours and lively, convivial atmospheres.
• Ideal location for taking a Yacht Cruises and the sailing Academy. Sani VIP services can organise your own private cruise on a boat to suit your specific needs.
• Recline in the spacious D Spa and settle in for unbridled Parisian-inspired indulgence. With 6 private treatment rooms and a couples’ suite, you can rejuvenate with a range of Anne Semonin treatments, including the latest in advanced technology for the face and body.

The newest jewel in the Sani family crown is the family-focused Porto Sani which captures Mediterranean living at its most relaxed and indulgent best. Following a recently completed 30M EUR renovation (including the spa and a brand-new restaurant, Lima) the hotel boasts 50 new suites as well as refurbished ones (148 suites total), perfectly tailored to young families and all free full board, it will be an enchanting escape for all ages.

Why you should stay at Porto Sani:

• The suites embody tasteful elegance – but not so fussy that you’re afraid of messy little hands.
• Porto Sani boast an impressive selection of pools ideal for babies and young children. From heated pools, two lagoons to keep little ones entertained for hours (in addition to two more pools exclusively designed for kids) to a toddler’s splash pad that will trill those pre-schoolers.
• For little ones that prefer the sand in their toes the hotel’s very own slice of shoreline is available at a private stretch of Sea You beach.
• Just moments away from the vibrant Sani Marina in Sani Resort, this family friendly marina is flat – ideal for pushchairs and offers shops, resultants and cafes. Plus, what child doesn’t love seeing yachts and boats at sea?
• The attention to detail at Porto Sani is not lost on only parent. The special kids and baby well-being menus by Annabel Karmel and the newly extended Kids Club and Crèche means the whole family can enjoy a relaxing break.
• If you can escape come naptime or have a creche slot, then the Spa Suite offers total peace and quiet. With 7 private treatment rooms, and bespoke treatments by Anne Semonin, this tranquil hideaway offers a slice of calm and wellbeing for weary parents.

A new era of refined luxury can be found at Sani Asterias, the resort’s most intimate hotel (even having its own gated entrance). Following a total renovation, guests will be able to enjoy the very ultimate in sophistication come 2024 when Sani Asterias will open its doors to reveal an even more luxurious look and feel. The Sani Asterias tends to attract a more VIP clientele so custom-made and dedicated five-star care comes as standard within it 57 suites (there will be 52 after the renovation meaning even more exclusivity).

Why you should stay at Sani Asterias:

• Each light-flooded, spacious and beautifully appointed suite boast a timeless style, with marina or sea views and elevated outdoor spaces.
• These larger elegant residences withs, make it the ideal hideaway for guests and families looking to holiday under the radar.
• Guests can opt for suites with terrace doors that open directly on to the private beach or opt for a suite complete with a private pool.
• Bask poolside near the exclusive heated pool with 5* service at guests’ disposal,
• Indulgent details include from in room beauty treatments to champagne on arrival, making a perfect paradise for couples and families.
• At Sani Asterias, only the finest will do when it coming to dining. The 2 Michelin-starred chef at Water has created an exclusive menu of sophisticated and flavourful modern French plates.
• Alternatively, guests can enjoy intimate dinners within the privacy of their own terrace, where the freshest local produce is used to concoct true gastronomic alchemy with an equally fine wine list.
• For the ultimate the private and intimate Spa Retreat is exclusively for Sani Asterias guests. You approach through a beautiful garden to find a range of rejuvenating therapies, beauty treatments and a relaxing hammam. As well as private rooms, spa guests can share the experience and enjoy the couple’s suite.