Aquagrand Exclusive Deluxe Resort

The best part about this hotel is the setting (Navarone bay, Lindos close by) and hotel grounds - lots of greenery, many swimming pools, nice beachfront area with a bar and plenty of loungers. Snorkeling in turquoise waters highly recommended; quite a few marine species to observe. There is a shop on the hotel premises that is open till late (22:00) if you need some clothing, souvenirs, basic items, food, drinks. Hotel and reception staff are helpful; we wanted a different room and they honoured our request. Room service is frequent (twice daily). Ample F&B choices for breakfast (didn't try the dinner buffet). High-class service by Stavros at the Blue Fin restaurant made for a memorable fine dining experience.

Other observations

• Apparently this year they canceled special dining on the beach, and replaced it with a secluded area in the garden which doesn't have the same charm, and certainly not worth 200 euros
• Gym is tiny with practically no decent equipment; can fit 2 people max. It is located in and managed by spa (external company); you have to reserve a gym spot in advance. The hotel has many open and seemingly unused spaces near the beach that could be converted to a bigger, modern fitness facility
• We stayed in the suite near the pool shared by 5 other rooms. It's nice if you want to start your morning with a swim. But the pool was noisy late at night from auto-cleaning; strange because it wasn't a problem with other hotel pools
• Sun loungers near the suit's pool had stains from bird droppings that weren't cleaned during entire stay (11 nights)
• The room's decor was a bit plain; only a small painting near the bed; the interior didn't feel 5*
• The bathroom had mouldy stains and smell sometimes

Stayed at Aquagrand for 2 weeks in July/August. Beautiful hotel in a beautiful setting. Small pool was where we spent most days as the sunbeds were the comfiest. Rooms cleaned to a high standard daily. The staff at this hotel go over and above to make you feel welcome. Special shout out to Martha at breakfast who lit up the room with her smile and to all staff too numerous to mention. Lobster night was very good in the Blu Finn Restaurant. Lindos village and Pefkos only 10 euros in Taxi, Lardos 15 euros. Having holidayed in Pefkos before we were amazed that a few people remembered us even though it was a few years ago. Would definitely recommend Aquagrand for a relaxing stay.

Morag & Ian, Aberdeen, Scotland.