Sincere Lagomandra Seashore Lodge Evaluate (Sithonia in Halkidiki, Greece)

We stayed on the Lagomandra Seashore Lodge firstly of Might, which we quickly came upon was slightly untimely. However, though it was nippy (and rained!) I wished to share our expertise to assist with the tough selection between Halkidiki resorts…

The 4-star Lagomandra Seashore Lodge








is situated on the primary ‘finger’ as their identified, of Halkidiki’s three. It’s simply off the pine-shaded sandy shore of Lagomandra Seashore, that means you have got each the resort swimming pools and the ocean on your swimming.

There’s Lagomandra Seashore Lodge, after which Lagomandra Lodge & Spa simply behind. By staying at one, you get entry to the services at each – little bit of a bonus!

Our bed room at Lagomandra Seashore Lodge

We stayed in a ‘Junior Suite with Sea View’. There have been so many various names for the rooms it was a tricky name, however we simply went for probably the most flooring house seeing as there was three of us. It was clear and shiny, with a big rest room, a balcony and a fridge. We had a big double mattress, and the couch mattress was made up for Reggie.

We did have an issue with the lavatory on the second day, in that the door wouldn’t open on the bathe. They despatched somebody up right away and he mounted it ASAP – which did find yourself being about an hour however this stuff occur, I assume.

The room additionally included air-con, a secure, and Wi‑Fi. Parking was free, and we obtained an area simply outdoors the resort (slightly than within the automotive park over the highway).

Swimming pools at Lagomandra Seashore Lodge

First off, Reggie and I had been determined to get within the pool. We might see it from our balcony and the very fact nobody was in it made me slightly suspicious. We obtained modified, went down, poked our toes in, and sure, it was COLD.

We didn’t let that maintain us again although, and in we jumped. The pool was a great dimension, with a shallower kiddie bit off the facet however nonetheless related.

There was a pool bar there serving very massive servings of Prosecco, which I loved completely.

It was straightforward to get to the opposite resort over the highway, through a raise and a bridge – which after all my three 12 months previous liked. The Lagomandra Lodge & Spa’s pool was positively higher, however in the event you keep on the Lagomandra Seashore Lodge, you’re clearly nearer the seaside, and have the higher view out of your balcony.

The Lagomandra Lodge & Spa’s pool was one massive related pool, however with totally different sections. You’ll be able to’t really see it on this picture however around the again was a kiddie pool that simply went as much as Reggie’s knees which was enjoyable for him, but additionally, chilly.

I really liked the recent feeling right here, and seeing because it was chilly – nobody else was in it. Winner.

Extra issues to do

At Lagomandra Lodge & Spa there was an incredible kiddie’s room the place throughout peak season they’ve a child’s membership. In Might you may simply take the children in your self. Reggie liked this climbing wall, and working round within the shade.

There have been arcade video games outdoors, and a basketball courtroom too.

The seaside

The truth that the seaside had pine timber meant, after all, that there have been pine needles on the ground. We went to observe the sundown, which was lovely, however the subsequent day Reggie and Ben each wakened with many bites.

So many we needed to get some cream from the pharmacy once we obtained again to Thessaloniki. After we informed the pharmacist we’d been to Halkidiki she simply nodded in understanding – in all probability wasn’t the very best concept.

The seaside did have a couple of Wendy homes to play on although, which was a stunning contact – simply don’t go at sundown!

There was a children leisure programme on the resort, which sadly didn’t run on a Monday once we had been there.

Food and drinks on the resort

We had breakfast and dinner included in our £110 resort worth, which appeared a reasonably whole lot.

Breakfast was good – tons to select from and eggs freshly cooked for you.

Dinner was okay for one evening however I wouldn’t wish to be staying all inclusive and having that each evening. It wasn’t a patch on the resort buffet on the Domes Lodge within the Algarve we lately loved.

Drinks weren’t included in our half board fee both, not like my current resort expertise on the Alcudia Aparthotel in Majorca.

The resort restaurant expertise was wonderful for one evening, however fairly soulless and the workers had been uninterested. Was it the time of 12 months? I don’t know.

Locations to go to close by

Keep at Lagomandra Seashore Lodge and also you’re in an incredible location for the delights of Sithonia in Halkidiki. Listed below are a few of the nice meals experiences I had close by…

Ergon Seashore Home in Nikiti

I went right here final 12 months after I was visiting the world on a press journey. Very cool.

We tried to go this 12 months nevertheless it wasn’t opening for an additional two weeks or so, which was unhappy. So in the event you’re visiting Halkidiki in Might bear it thoughts that some locations don’t open until the tip of the month.

Ergon Seashore Home has various kinds of lodging for various budgets. My brother and his household did a boujis tenting expertise right here final 12 months and had a good time.

I’d love to remain right here with Reggie a while. There’s an out of doors cinema, the ocean, wonderful meals and plenty of actions to take pleasure in. However primarily, it’s the meals.

Velona in Nikiti

After we couldn’t get into the Ergon Seashore Home we went again into Nikiti city, a few 4 minute drive away and stumbled throughout Velona Seashore Bar. It turned out to be a superb selection – I used to be very proud of my salad. Ben had a reasonably spectacular wanting membership sandwich with fries too.

Weirdly it doesn’t appear to have a great TripAdvisor rating however I’d really say it was considered one of my favorite restaurant experiences on that complete week’s journey – appears to be like like individuals needed to wait too lengthy for his or her receipts.

Anyway, Velona was proper on the seafront and had sunbeds and plenty (too many?!) of these rides for teenagers to play in close by. We didn’t even have any euros in money however Reggie nonetheless had a good time taking part in on all of them whereas we waited for our order.

Take a look at this put up on some nice locations to eat in Halkidiki from after I visited the 12 months earlier than. I’d positively suggest having a automotive to discover Sithonia’s greatest seashores and villages. Though I did see this bus schedule up at reception in the event you want public transport.

Lagomandra Seashore Lodge overview in a nutshell

The Lagomandra Seashore Lodge was an incredible expertise for what we wished, which was an in a single day journey out of Thessaloniki to see a bit extra of the world. It was straightforward to get to in simply over an hour from town, with some lovely views alongside the way in which and was a spacious, clear and recent resort to remain at.

I feel in the event you had been staying for longer you is perhaps a bit pissed off on the truth you want a automotive, or a love of strolling, to get anyplace. And I wouldn’t suggest staying all inclusive primarily based on the dinner we had. I’d additionally suggest going from the tip of Might, slightly than firstly.

Gatwick airport parking and resort

We flew to Thessaloniki from Gatwick – staying on the Bloc Lodge the evening earlier than. Have you ever seen my Reel about Bloc Lodge on Instagram? I really suppose the Premier Inn is best in the event you’re staying with household, however Bloc is nice in the event you’re solo.

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Reserving was straightforward after which I phoned ten minutes earlier than arrival to warn them we had been coming. We had been informed to park simply outdoors Premier Inn on the North Terminal and so they had been there ready and able to take the automotive. After we returned we phoned once we picked up our baggage, and so they had been there about quarter-hour later. Easy and straightforward – I’d positively suggest them.

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