Hydra Beach Resort

We had an amazing stay at Hydra Beach Resort. The team really made the difference, especially Mariglena on reception who was so welcoming, and George, the manager, who was incredibly attentive. Our suite on the beach was beautiful, with incredible views and direct access to the sea. The kitchen staff went out of their way to provide great service, and the beach bar had the perfect chilled vibe for relaxing with a drink after swimming. The facilities were also excellent, with a well-equipped gym, spa, sauna, and everything maintained to a high standard. A truly memorable experience, I highly recommend this resort if you want both comfort and a beautiful setting.

-The spa atmosphere was very nice. We had the sauna, the swimming pool and the gym in our package. It was very peaceful and I enjoyed it. -I also booked a massage treatment with the therapist Friday. -What impressed me was the professionalism and the welcoming space that welcomed me, as she showed interest in making me feel comfortable and explaining to me any questions I had, as it was my first time getting a massage. -I really enjoyed the whole experience and I am very grateful for her!☺️

Was wonderful. Especially the Spa! GOT SO RELAXED OMG!!! Paraskevi took great care of me in the massage (One of the wonderful girls of the Spa staff!!!). I felt so Relaxed and well after the Therapy , It really stopped my back-pain (Im a Developer =P ) And was really the thing I needed so I can 100% complete the wonderful trip and relax as much as possible in the week I stayed in the hotel. Sea was AMAZING. Rooms Excellent. Exactly what I wanted!!!

We stayed at Hydra beach resort for 5 nights in mid-September with our 2.5-year-old child and our parents. In advance, we requested two rooms close to each other and without stairs. We were pleasantly surprised to be upgraded to two neighboring Deluxe rooms with sea view (314-315). Thank you very much for this! The rooms were spacious, clean, and had large balconies. Everything we needed was provided, and housekeeping was regular. We had no issues with ants in the room - perhaps they are more common in the bungalows, along with mosquitoes. The hotel grounds are green and beautiful, with easy access everywhere, even with a stroller. It would be even better if the pathways had more resting spots - benches, swings, or cozy corners to relax. We were quite happy with the food. The choice was sufficient, always replenished, and even our parents, who are usually very picky eaters, always found something they enjoyed. The pool area is lovely - a large, beautiful pool with sea views and a children’s pool nearby. There were always enough sunbeds available. The sea itself was clean but nothing special - in Greece you can find much more stunning turquoise waters and soft sandy beaches. However, the advantage here is the variety of beaches nearby, so everyone can find their favorite spot. Sunbeds and umbrellas were always available. We especially enjoyed the left side (facing the sea from the hotel), where it was quiet and shaded by trees. However, the entrance to the sea there was very poor - rocky with flat stones, not suitable for small children. It would be very helpful to have water taps along the beach paths to wash sand off feet. At the moment, there is only one shower for all beaches, which is not convenient. We absolutely loved the SPA and went there every day! Two saunas, different massage showers, and an indoor pool - really great! The jacuzzi was out of order, though. There is also a gym next to the spa, but we didn’t use it. The golf cars system is convenient, though we only used it at check-in and check-out. Otherwise, everything is walkable. The biggest downside of this hotel is the lack of infrastructure and entertainment for children, as well as weak animation for adults. The kids’ club wasn’t working at all, and no activities for children were organized. When I asked at reception why there was no mini-disco, I was told, “there are no children in the hotel.” That was quite funny, because the hotel was full of kids, especially on weekends. It seems that only French children were counted as “children,” while Greek or other nationalities were ignored - which was disappointing. If the hotel doesn’t plan to provide kids’ activities, at least a playground would be a great solution. For adults, the only real highlight was the Greek dance show on Tuesday evenings. On other nights, they just played music, and whoever wanted could dance – but that’s not proper animation. Anyone who has been to good Turkish hotels knows how professional and vibrant evening shows can be. Here, unfortunately, it was very weak. During the day I only saw aqua aerobics, and the music choice felt very out of place. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and truly enjoyed our time here! With the addition of a kids’ playground, maybe a small aqua park, and by cleaning the beach of rocks and slabs, this hotel could be even better.

The location is truly wonderful, with an abundance of trees and flowers. The beach is lovely, and the water is crystal clear. The staff is very kind and always seems to be smiling. The food is excellent for adults, although it might not be as appealing to children. Perhaps some fried chicken and chicken nuggets could be added to the menu. Ouzo is not available during lunch and dinner, only wine and beer are served. Frappes are available, but there is a charge for them. While this is a 5-star hotel, I would rate it as a 4-star experience.

I don’t usually give reviews unless I’ve had a fantastic or horrible experience. In this case, I just wanted to warn that this is by no means a 5-star hotel. There’s only one buffet restaurant with practically the same food every day and one à la carte restaurant with the same menu daily. The rooms were super outdated, and overall there seemed to be a lack of staffing across the hotel. The property itself is outdated, with no real facilities. Snacks for the all-inclusive at the pool bar were minimal—just a wrapped sandwich. At the beach bar, they added ice cream. I had a cockroach in my room. The blow dryer literally fell apart in my hand while holding my child coming out of the shower and could have caused electrocution. The electric key failed to work, and then you have to wait forever for someone to come give you a new one. Staff was really nice, though—the mini club girls were excellent and loved our kids. The restaurant staff made us special food for our toddler, so there were some positives. However, on the last day, a pipe burst, spewing yellow, smelly water across the entire hotel, making it impossible to get to the reception/buffet without walking in it, and no attempt was made by the hotel to help guests. In the end, for the price we paid, it was not worth it. There’s no real reason for me to want to come back. If you’re planning to book this, set realistic expectations and don’t get overcharged for a hotel that is rumored to be a 5-star but is really still living in the 80s.

We are staying at the hotel at the moment. We understand that it’s going through a transition period from previous management to new. Pros:The rooms are clean renovated and spacious. The buffet food very good. Large variety and tasty. Kids mini club good. Generally kids had fun at the pool. Cons: the common areas and gardens need maintenance. The kids entertainment needs an upgrade, 20 mins kids disco and that’s it. And actually today due to “tech issues” was not working. The pool and beach bar should open earlier, otherwise if you want a coffee in the morning you need to go to the main building at the buffet. More snacks variety. No hair conditioner.. was advised that this was due to factory production issues. Which I find quite ridiculous considering the price we pay. Generally it’s not a 5 star, close to 4 star.

I don't know how it was before, but in August 2025 the hotel is very far from 5 stars. The sun loungers on the beach are broken, the sun umbrellas are torn. The food is almost the same every day, the main course is only pork, there is no normal fish, no seafood either (that's what 5* Greece is). The floors in the rooms are not washed, if you walk around without slippers, it's the same as walking on the ground. The rooms themselves are old, there is no kettle in the room, the air conditioning almost doesn't work at night. Soap and shampoo were not renewed, I had to ask for them separately. Hair conditioner, they generally forbade refilling. The only entertainment in the evening was Lotto (10 euro for 6 tickets) and with a prize of soap and champagne :)). There is no entertainment for children. Morning exercises in the pool, the same parody of exercises. Cold drinks (lemonades, cola, etc.) are impossible to drink unless from a bottle, but from a machine, one continuous chlorine. Queues at the restaurant. Pros: coffee beans everywhere, ice cream (average quality) for lunch, dinner, and on the beach, bottled wine (white, pink, red), champagne was served once. There were delicious desserts, nut paste. Fresh fruit, uncut. Ice freely available. Sea water in the pool.