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Acrotel Athena Pallas

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Executive Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Exterior
Exterior
Acrotel Athena Pallas combines luxury with family-friendly amenities on sun-kissed shores. Guests can book treatments at the onsite spa, choose from 5 restaurants offering varied cuisine, or spend leisurely hours beside any of the 3 swimming pools.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym

Room options

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Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Suite, Pool View (Armonia) | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Suite, Pool View (Armonia)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Grand Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Grand Suite

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Maisonette Front Pool | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Maisonette Front Pool

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Maisonette with Private Pool | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Maisonette with Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Sithonia, Acrotel Athena Pallas is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kalogria Beach and Nikiti Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and canoeing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Akti Elias, Nikiti, Sithonia, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, 63088

What's nearby

  • Spathies Beach - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Kalogria Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Koviou Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Lagomandra Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Port of Nikiti - 12 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • Macedonia Airport (SKG) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bokeh - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Villa Vassiliadi - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Ergon Beach House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Vcafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Kazanis - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Acrotel Athena Pallas

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Kalogria Beach
Consider a stay at Acrotel Athena Pallas and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, 2 poolside bars, and a grocery/convenience store. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach and sun loungers. Indulge in a facial, a massage, and aromatherapy at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 5 on-site restaurants. In addition to a terrace and shopping on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • ATM/banking services, a TV in the lobby, and concierge services
Room features
All 175 rooms boast comforts such as private pools and fireplaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like furnished lanais and laptop-compatible safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Baby baths and childcare services
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Baby toys
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Private pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: EUR 100
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 22 lbs per pet
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 130 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 100

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 0938Κ015A0770301

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Athena Pallas
Athena Pallas Village
Athena Pallas Village Aparthotel
Athena Pallas Village Aparthotel Sithonia
Athena Pallas Village Sithonia
Pallas Village
Athena Pallas Village Hotel Sithonia
Athena Pallas Village Hotel
Acrotel Athena Pallas Village Hotel Sithonia
Acrotel Athena Pallas Village Hotel
Acrotel Athena Pallas Village Sithonia
Athena Pallas Village Sithonia
Acrotel Athena Pallas Village Sithonia
Acrotel Athena Pallas Hotel
Acrotel Athena Pallas Village
Acrotel Athena Pallas Sithonia
Acrotel Athena Pallas Hotel Sithonia

Frequently asked questions

Does Acrotel Athena Pallas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Acrotel Athena Pallas pet-friendly?

Yes, Acrotel Athena Pallas allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 30 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Acrotel Athena Pallas?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Acrotel Athena Pallas?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Acrotel Athena Pallas?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 100.

Does Acrotel Athena Pallas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 130 per vehicle applies.

Where is Acrotel Athena Pallas located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sithonia hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Spathies Beach and Kalogria Beach. Koviou Beach and Lagomandra Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Acrotel Athena Pallas Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 120 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location with very professional staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to stay with the kids. Two large pools and a nice beach that is right next to hotel. The food is excellent.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Manfred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with good activities. Friendly service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel with absolutely wonderful staff. Guest relations are brilliant at helping with taxi reservations, horse riding bookings to recommending places to eat in the 2 two towns a 15 mins away by taxi either side of the hotel. Hotel and area is very quiet. Would recommend car hire as there are only 2 walkable tavernas nearby one 5 mins and one about 15 mins away for a change of scenery. Food at the hotel is exquisite. Access to private beach and crystal clear waters just done some steps. WiFi access great Super comfy beds There's no poolside entertainment or blaring music or sun lounger hogging. Would he highly recommend for a relaxing wholesome break.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vilmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heated pool!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, well maintained resort with friendly staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

jois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Costin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms is beautiful
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible find!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Themistoklis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice hotel in front of the sea with perfect view of the sunset. The beach in front of the hotel is not so nice , but I think they can do nothing with this. The breakfast was superb , the free wi fi was very good and the stuff very gentle and smiling. The room was very clean , large enough, with comfort beds and very good pillows.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROSEN

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just perfect! 👌
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One week at the Athena Pallas Village

We stayed here in July 2025 with a big family group – nine people aged from 8 to 73 – and had a really lovely time. The hotel is in a great location and has a calm, relaxing atmosphere. I especially recommend the Armonia Suite on the ground floor. Having your own pool access and private sunbeds made a huge difference for us – it felt very peaceful and a bit more exclusive. The beach is pretty, but be aware that it’s mostly made up of smooth stones rather than sand. If you enjoy long walks by the sea, I suggest bringing water shoes. One of the biggest positives was the food – it really exceeded our expectations – and the service was excellent. Staff were friendly, helpful, and spoke great English, which made everything easy. Our rooms were spacious, with very effective air conditioning (much appreciated in July!). It was a little bit noisy between some rooms, but nothing that bothered us too much. One thing to note is that smoking is allowed in most outdoor areas, including by the pool. As a Swede, I found that a bit annoying at times, but I understand that many guests come from regions where it’s more common and accepted. Overall, we had a great stay. There were plenty of activities for the kids, a gym, and lots of dining options nearby. If we come back to Halkidiki, I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would like to have a socket in the bathroom for my electrical toothbrush, at breakfast fresh fruitsalad and perhaps whole grain bred. For dinner the vegetable is too smoothe, it could be harder.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy atmosphere with high standards

It was a fantastic stay at for our family of four. We had a Armonia room with pool overview and partial sea view from our balcony. The room was very nice and spacious, AC in both main bedroom and the sofa bedroom, which was separated with a glass door. Even though almost all of the rooms were occupied there was lots of space in and around the pool. Fantastic to have reserved sun-beds for each room and a pool bar just for our pool. Anastasis in the pool bar was excellent and provided great service and beverages throughout our stay! The buffet breakfast and dinner was excellent. Lots of options and regularly refilled. Drinks are not included in the dinner buffet. The a la carte restaurant is very nice, overlooking the main pool and bar area and with fantastic sea views from a couple of tables. Food was well prepared and nicely served. As a guest you get 20% discount if you have buffet dinner included in you package. The room service and bar snack menu is the same. Lots of options and veyr large size dishes, the four of use shared two dishes for lunch eveyr day and that was enough. There are activities for both children and adults free of charge. Our children (9+12 y o) joined two of them but they felt it was aimed for younger children. They also had evening entertainment every other night in the main pool bar area, which was very nice between dinner and bedtime. The coctails served were also very delicious, but slightly overpriced in my opinion. Overall a great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, beach and area. Enjoyed every moment of it. The food was amazing, fresh and delicious. Room was clean and spacious. Even better if, they had at least water available for free during dinner time. Also, i like to have my coffee by the beach so the staff was super helpful to let me get my coffee to go before i return for breakfast. However, 2 days later, they were 'not allowed' to do that anymore so i had to sit in the restaurant and have my fresh cup of coffee with breakfast. Rooms/bathrooms would really be more efficient with additional hooks for towels and little more closet space. Staff was super helpful and amazing with very limited knowledge of English. When we needed extra pillows in the room and hand soap replacement, it took a couple of tries to get what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

IREM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Pleasant Surprise

Looking at the photos of the room, I thought we would find a old hotel with OK rooms and didn't really expect much. We didn't have many choices anyways, as we were late to book a hotel in the area. But when we arrived at the hotel, we were more than happy with everything. The rooms were vary spacious with a nice balcony, the small private beach was nice and clean. The bathroom was modern and big. The breakfast was very good, all the hotel crew were very friendly. The hotel's location is perfect if you have a car. Overall, we were very pleased with our stay at Acrotel Athena Pallas. Just 2 minor details they might want to consider; there was no drinks service to the beach area and we could not get any restaurant recommendations. Both might be due to hotel policy and I would respect that. In summary, thank you Acrotel Athena Pallas for contributing to make our time in Sithonia a memorable experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Family Getaway

Our recent stay at Acrotel Athena Pallas was nothing short of magical for our entire family! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles and exceptional service that made us feel right at home. Family-Friendly Amenities: The hotel’s kid-friendly amenities truly stand out. Our children couldn’t get enough of the pool area and the beautiful beach. The kids' club was a lifesaver, offering a variety of activities that kept our children entertained and allowed us to enjoy some much-needed relaxation. I would like to send a special thanks to Olivia and Tommy who our kids loved and are still asking us when they will see them again. Spacious Accommodations: Our room was perfect for a family. We stayed in a suite that offered plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The room was equipped with a mini-fridge, making it easy to store and prepare snacks for the kids. The decor was modern yet cozy, and everything was impeccably clean. Activities and Entertainment: There was never a dull moment during our stay. The hotel offered a range of activities apart from the kids club, including bowling, min golf, table tennis and more. Overall, Acrotel Athena Pallas exceeded our expectations in every way. It provided the perfect balance of fun, relaxation, and comfort for our family. We left with wonderful memories and can’t wait to return for another fantastic family vacation. Highly recommended for families with kids!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Glecy

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haim

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gernot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Qualitativ hochwertige, abwechslungsreiche Küche. Komfortable Zimmer und Betten. Gepflegte und entspannte Atmosphäre der A Nlage
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super Anlage für Familien mit Kleinkindern

Das Hotel ist super und bietet so gut wie alles. Leider ist in der Zeit von Juni bis August, das Hotel mit Familien mit kleinen Kindern stark belegt. Das ist auch schön, aber für Paare ohne Kinder, die etwas entspannen wollen, leider ungeeignet. Dafür kann das Hotel nichts
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GOKHAN NURI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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