Hydra Beach Resort

We were very happy with our stay at this very beautiful Hydra Beach Resort. Before booking it we had an excellent communications with the reservation department and what ever we asked for, we were provided. We were staying with our two daughters in the Beach Front Rooms and it was very convenient because our children even after it was getting dark were going to swim because the water was very warm even late in the evenings and the sea was only 5 seconds away from our room ( front of our room ). The breakfast, the lunch and the dinner were absolutely great & delicious with a very big choice of everything each time. The resort is very big with a very beautiful nature and gardens it has very nice pool for the adults & children. We were very happy with our stay in this very beautiful resort, we were always treated exceptionally, we highly appreciate and we are grateful for all what ever they did for us. With the next opportunity we will be happily stay there again.

This is an interesting island in Greece. Of course, most islands in Greece are beautiful, but Hydra is car-less. We took the Athens subway line 1 to the port at Piraeus and walk over to the ferries terminal. Most ferries at the Athens port carry both cars and people, but Hydra ferry is passengers only. The island relies on mules to transport goods, and hotel strap luggages to the sides of mules to bring them to the hotel, which almost always include a steep climb.|There's a high point on the island that's called the viewpoint on Google Maps. We climbed up and enjoyed a 360 view of the north central area of the island. A fun day trip.

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.

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.

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.

We spent here summer vacation with our 11 Yo daughter. Hotel is great, location is excellent. Rooms are not the top class but this is ok. Beach is beatiful and water is clear and calm. Food is apsolutely delicious, and overall all inclusive service is fully recommanded. Only thing is if you travel by car be ready for the last 100km of bad road...|Overall expirience - we will come again!

We made our reservation through Voyage Privé, a platform we've used for four previous trips to Greece, Bali, and Vietnam — always with excellent results. Given our past positive experiences, we had no reason to expect anything different this time. Unfortunately, our stay at Hydra Beach Resort was deeply disappointing and far below expectations.||Despite being advertised as a 5-star hotel on several websites, Hydra Beach Resort falls far short. It resembles a weak 3-star hotel, with unprofessional, often rude staff and extremely poor food quality. The only redeeming features were the beach and the natural surroundings, which included beautiful Mediterranean plants and lush vegetation.||From the moment we arrived, the experience began on the wrong foot. At reception, the décor was basic and uninviting, with worn-out furniture and an unfriendly atmosphere. To our shock, the receptionist initially claimed our reservation didn’t exist. It took considerable insistence before he managed to locate it.||Our room was spacious but sparsely furnished, with very basic, uninspired décor — certainly not up to 5-star standards.||The worst aspect by far was the food. The main restaurant resembled a student cafeteria — large, noisy, with plastic chairs and no ambiance. The menu was repetitive and low-quality: pizza, overcooked pasta, French fries, and bland, overcooked vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and beans. The meat dishes were equally tasteless. Despite paying for an all-inclusive package, we ended up dining at local tavernas on most evenings — we only ate dinner at the hotel twice during our 10-day stay.||Our dissatisfaction peaked on the second evening, when we had an unpleasant confrontation with one of the restaurant employees. We have chosen a table on the terrace but were rudely told to move because it was part of the "dog-friendly" area — although the signage indicated concerned the table on the side. When I calmly asked for help finding another table, the employee snapped, “Go find one yourself like everyone else,” then insulted me, saying, “You’re a crazy woman who doesn’t respect dogs.” I am not a confrontational person, but his tone and words were deeply disrespectful. I raised my voice, and the scene became very uncomfortable for everyone present.||Eventually, we found an available table meant for six — clearly designed for families — but the employee returned, pointed at me, and continued his tirade about respecting dogs, repeating again that I was “a crazy woman.” We immediately reported this to the front desk and identified the employee . The receptionist simply said, “I’m very sorry,” and took no further action.||This kind of behavior was unfortunately not isolated. Throughout our stay, the staff remained cold, dismissive, and unhelpful. At checkout, I attempted once more to share our feedback, only to be ignored — the receptionist stared at her screen and said, “Can’t you see I’m busy?”||This was one of the worst hotel experiences we’ve had anywhere in the world. It’s especially disheartening to have encountered this in Greece — a country I love and where I’ve always felt warmly welcomed before.||I have since contacted Voyage Privé to submit a formal complaint. Not only is this hotel being misleadingly advertised as a 5-star resort, but the overall experience significantly damages Voyage Privé's reputation as a trusted travel platform. During our stay, we also spoke with several other guests who expressed similar dissatisfaction and felt just as misled and disappointed as we did.

Update: asked the reception with my daughter for the indoor pool and told us we could go whenever, Once we walked all the way there we were told that kids under 16 are not anymore accepted like they were all the previous years something that the reception failed to inform us about. My 14 tear old was super disappointed .Very disorganized! UPDATE update: the technician was super kind and came within 15 minutes . UPDATE : things keep getting worse, no electricity suddenly in our room. Waiting for “some technician” to come. Huge difference than previous years where the hotel belonged to the “Barcelo” group. This year there was no online check in option so we waited 35’ to check in , the pool lifeguards were over 45 years old all day kids are jumping diving on our heads 😭. The fitness instructor lacked enthusiasm on the 10’ pool program ( the previous two years the program had all people engaged and participating). The food was the same as previous years just a bit worse and the same everyday - service was slower than usual staff polite! All the sun-beds at the pool area were from 9:00am reserved with towels and no body would remove them despite the fact their owners were obviously not there and were just reserving them. Towel service was non existent after lunch time. On the plus side the rooms remain clean and tidy , the beach bar is now all inclusive till 11 pm and the beach restaurant has re opened . Sun-beds and umbrellas need maintenance. Pool bar needs more options ( 3 kinds of juice and two kinds of hot coffee and we re paying over 70 euros per person per day)! The staff at the pool and the restaurant and the reception are exceptional ! If the current “owner/renter is to keep this hotel pool policies and rules improvements should be made as well as maintenance ! Overall pleasant experience but not worth the 300plus night rate. Maybe for around 200€. The other Grecotel group hotels are more worth it.