Almyra

Fantastic hotel, the staff are a significant part of why it’s great. By the pool, Notios for lunch to the bar in the foyer - amazing service. Plenty of room by pool and always spare sunbeds. Most people do not do the 7am bed saving, so that’s a benefit! Great for family’s or adults.

We had a ok stay at Almyra, and the doormen deserve a special mention. They were extremely friendly, welcoming and polite, and always made us feel looked after when arriving and leaving the hotel.

Unfortunately, we found that the overall attitude of some of the other staff was quite different. At times, staff came across as quite harsh and not particularly welcoming, especially towards children. For a family-friendly hotel, we would have expected a warmer, more patient and accommodating approach towards families and young children.

We were also surprised that the kids’ club costs €45. Considering that nearby five-star hotels such as Four Seasons and Elysium offer their kids’ clubs without this additional charge, we felt the €45 fee was quite expensive and should be reconsidered, particularly for families staying at the hotel.

The reception area could also do with some attention. It felt quite messy at times, with furniture and other items lying around, which takes away from the first impression and overall appearance of the hotel. The key cards could also be redesigned to be larger and easier to keep track of, as the current small cards are very easy to lose.

The hotel rooms and common areas could also benefit from diffusers or a subtle, pleasant signature scent. This would make the hotel feel fresher, more welcoming and more premium.

We also felt that the grass areas and small trees along the pathway leading towards the smaller villas could be redesigned or removed to make better use of the available space. This area could potentially be used for something that adds more value for families, such as an additional swimming pool, a larger kitchen and dining area, or even an indoor pool specifically for children. An indoor kids’ pool would be particularly useful and would give families another option when the weather is not ideal.

The pool area would also benefit from some atmosphere and background music. Some relaxed chill-out or jazz music during the day would create a much nicer and more sophisticated poolside environment.

The buffet was another area that could be improved. We found the food quite bland at times, and there seemed to be a lot of repetition, with similar dishes being served every night. It would be much more enjoyable if the hotel alternated different cuisines throughout the week—for example, Italian, Asian, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern nights. A dedicated Greek night would also be a great addition and would give guests the opportunity to experience more local cuisine.

We also felt that the prices for lunch at Notis, as well as at the beach restaurant and bar, were very expensive. The pricing could be reviewed to offer better value for money, particularly for families who may be eating at these venues regularly during their stay.

This was our second time staying at Almyra, which makes the experience particularly disappointing. We had hoped to see improvements since our previous visit, but unfortunately, we felt that the hotel did not meet the standard we expected this time. While there are still some lovely aspects, particularly the doormen and the setting, overall we would not choose to return again.

There is certainly potential for Almyra to improve, but the hotel needs to focus more on creating a genuinely warm, welcoming and child-friendly experience, as well as improving the facilities, food variety, atmosphere and overall value for money.

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this hotel. From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly warm, welcoming, and professional. The room was beautiful and very comfortable, with excellent attention to detail. A special thank you to the entire team for making our experience so enjoyable and memorable. We would highly recommend this hotel and will definitely be returning!