Ξενοδοχεία με Gournes beach, Hersonissos

From the moment you walk in until your reluctant departure, this place soothes the senses and relaxes the mind. Beautifully designed, free flowing architecture merges with the blue water crossed by board walks ( ladies, just don’t wear those heels!). Palm trees sway intermingled with rosemary and bird of paradise plants, and everywhere the staff glide calmly around offering the very best in customer service we have ever experienced. Wearing uniforms that I would happily wear every day ( please, where can I get one of the ladies cream reception jackets from?) they are the oil in the amazing machine that is Stella Island. Nikos, George thank you for whisking us around in the buggies; Sofia all smiles and helpfulness in the main dining room… thank you too. Thank you to the chefs for dealing with my food allergies… I have never felt safer. Thank you Ian for keeping us hydrated as we lounged around on the most comfortable sun-beds and to every one we did not meet but are part of the team. It was great to see managers involved, working with their staff. It seemed a place where people enjoyed being. It was also immaculately clean … everywhere. The food was delicious, the only slight let down the Greek restaurant which could perhaps step up the presentation and choices available. Umami was superb. A slight gripe; your policy re dress code very clearly explained but also not adhered to by some… scruffy shorts and t shirts at dinner a stark contrast to most who looked smart and in keeping with the vibe. Very much a place to stay and relax…we choose not to go out and explore but choices are there if that is your wish. Locally the setting was not that picturesque and next door is Stella’s child friendly aqua park.. we thankfully didn’t hear anything from there… but step inside Stella Island and everything outside disappears. Worth every penny if you like refined elegance, quality over quantity when dining, and to be truly spoiled. I’m still wanting that jacket!

I am in love with this hotel and its staff. 🫶🏼🙌🏽They are wonderful people with a kind soul. The first time I came with a friend in 2023 and we cried when our exciting vacation in Stella Village ended. This year I brought my parents on vacation. I was very happy to meet 💁🏻‍♀️Lindita again - a very nice and pretty girl. Very attentive and responsive. She brought me to my senses when I fainted, and was with me until I felt better. 🙋🏻Ledian is a wonderful guy who works immediately. He will always advise you to try something new in terms of food. 🥃💁🏻‍♂️ Temour is a very nice and smiling guy at the bar, with whom my family and I have the same views on some things. And, the most important person, for whose discos we travel from another country for the second year in a row - 🎶DJ SPIROS 🔥🎧!!! This is a unique and inimitable guy who with his sets will create for you not only the most pleasant atmosphere for the evening, but also set a great mood for the entire vacation! Customer focus at the highest level! We had a blast! The whole family thanks you for your support and care, for the pleasant emotions and moments spent in Stella Village.💃🏼🔥✨

What can I say, from the moment we arrived we felt like family members, the staff treated us so well. The room was absolutely stunning, with spectacular sea views. The food was amazing in all restaurants. Our favourites were the Pan Asian, Meditteranean, Fish restaurant and the Brunch. The staff were always so lovely in all of the restaurants, especially the Brunch. The staff absolutely make this hotel, always helpful, always friendly, always smiling and always go the extra mile to help with any request. We have to say a huge thank you to Anna in guest relations, who was always there to help, gave us advice on places to see when we rented a car and made our holiday extra special. We are so grateful. Thank you, Anna x Thank you also to Rula, who always made sure our room was spotlessly clean. We have stayed in all three premium Mitsis Hotels and this hotel is as good, if not better. We highly recommend Mitsis Royal Mare and cannot wait to come back! Thank you. Love Melanie & Martin xx

Hotel was average. Definitely not 5* rating. We were a welsh couple on our honeymoon and expected so much more than what was here. We booked through a travel agent and didn't research before hand our own mistake. When arriving we had a lift to our room and bags taken into the room. The room was basic, no tea/coffee making facilities, the fridge didn't keep water cold. No towels were in the room either. We did ask for a kettle and was given another room key( don't think they liked English very much). Don't bother buying the extra WiFi it never worked in our room, good elsewhere. The pools were OK, we only went to the pool with pool bar as quieter to relax. Breakfast was the same every morning and this got very boring to the point we just didn't want to eat breakfast. Lunch/dinner was good first few nights then again repetitive and boring. People were here with their kids but I personally wouldn't come here with my children, there is no kids pool/fun things there too do. The neighbouring hotels were beautiful! We hired a car from euro car up road for 2 days to get out of the hotel. Enjoyed our stay because it was our honeymoon and a chance to relax before adding to our family. (31 weeks pregnant). Wasn't the experience a 5* hotel should be given.

This hotel is beautiful. The staff go out of their way to check that everything is perfect. We upgraded our room to the Taurus Suite with an outside Jacuzzi and partial sea view, it really was a beautiful and private room. The only downside which can’t be helped is it didn’t have direct sun during the day but it was beautifully pleasant and quite large and very comfortable with chairs, table and bean bags as well as the jacuzzi. The breakfast was lovely. The hotel is well situated convenient for the beach a few strides away. The ***** is near by as are the beautiful villages which I would recommend for evening meals out. No problem with sunbeds and the pool is nice with a lovely temperature even in October.. Food and drink prices are reasonable and good quality. Such a relaxing and chilled hotel. Forgot to mention the lovely massage and you also get ten minutes free which is a lovely bonus. Final shout out is for the WiFi which is free and excellent throughout the hotel and grounds, you can even get free WiFi on the beach!! Well done to the staff here, would recommend this hotel and brand of hotels based on our experience.

Hotel is located in an excellent position for the 2 villages, just inside Koutouloufari and straight into Piskopiano where there are plenty places to eat of good quality including shops for provisions, not all were open as just at start of season. Hotel offers free mini bus from top of stairs into Hersonissos resort, 3 times a day. Arrival – booked with Jet 2, dropped off at top of stairs, next to restaurant (this is where you will eat your evening meal if booked half board), leave luggage here, hotel will take it to your room, by van. One of 2 ways down to reception, yes very steep, some rooms located either side of steps, limited privacy, can be noisy, overlooked by restaurant, late/dearly arrivals/departures, general footfall. Parking opposite hotel, or on road, or at bottom of hotel, if parking inside hotel, some cars stalled when coming up bank, be aware if using this to leave hotel if on foot, there are some steps. Pay up front for safety deposit located in room 2 Euros a day, and room tax 7 Euros per room a day ( personally do not think the hotel warrants 4 star rating, also effects tax price). Others have already commented on rating being too high. Staff are pleasant. Room Cleaned every day very basic clean, bedding towels changed every second day. Rooms spread out in blocks, if you get one near the top of road, you don’t have to deal with steep decline unless using bar/reception (which has library to leave/take books, rep’s board and information books, Jet2 rep did visit), pool, or looking at small church next to pool. Rooms are noisy, can hear neighbours, be aware of this, already mentioned. Food Breakfast all buffet, not best quality food, plenty of choice, including fresh fruit, not fresh juice, served next to bar. Evening meal choose from Al-la carte menu same as offered to passing customers, service slow even when restaurant is empty, you get starter, main course and dessert, not a large amount of choice, fine for 7 days, but any longer could be a bit repetitive, it is good value if upgrading to half board from self catering. Did not buy drink at bar, restaurant prices not too bad. While it was term time for schools, there were still more school age children of different nationalities at hotel, another thing to be mindful of if trying to get away when the children are supposed to be back at school. Issues Noise from other guests, included damage to rooms, hotel and private property in and around hotel. Hotel said was one off, but happened again on second week, and they were not British. While there were apologies from staff, they acknowledged that there were several complaints, already made, what we would call ant-social behaviour in the UK. Jumping in pool, in middle of night leaving a mess, damage, drunken behaviour, noise, loud music, throwing rubbish around, gathering around one room to party, kicking footballs around, encroaching on other people’s balconies, but they were allowed to stay. The second incident

We recently stayed at Palmera Beach Hotel and Spa for the second time, and once again, it was a truly wonderful experience. The room was fantastic, complete with a jacuzzi and hammam, providing the perfect setting for relaxation. The food was exceptional, with a wide variety of dishes each day. The waffles at breakfast were absolutely delicious, and the selection of desserts was impressive. The veal was so tender it melted in your mouth, and we thoroughly enjoyed trying various Greek cuisine dishes. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. A special thank you to Yanna at reception, who was extremely helpful even before our stay, organizing our transfer and answering all our questions with care. I also had an amazing candle massage from Sania. She listened carefully to my needs and relieved my muscle tension with great skill and care. Thank you sincerely for making our stay unforgettable.