Atlantica Belvedere Resort

“Relaxed and restored”

After a stressful year, I was very much in need of some relaxation. I booked a Cretan massage at the spa and have come away feeling relaxed, revived and restored. My therapist, Chris, was excellent, adapting pressure where needed, unlocking the knots in my shoulder following an injury a few months … more

After a stressful year, I was very much in need of some relaxation. I booked a Cretan massage at the spa and have come away feeling relaxed, revived and restored. My therapist, Chris, was excellent, adapting pressure where needed, unlocking the knots in my shoulder following an injury a few months ago and made the experience exactly as I’d hoped. Highly recommend.

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“Fantastic couples massage”

Fantastic couples massage with therapists Sofia and Chris. We went for the Cretan massage and have zero regrets. Super relaxed now!

“Atlantic Belvedere”

The hotel is not what we would class as a 5 star resort but its clean and very chilled, not to many people and plenty of spaces to retreat to, it would be nice to see a dedicated coffee area with cakes or cookie's that has hot coffee not the luke warm served in the bar areas. The food is varied but… more

The hotel is not what we would class as a 5 star resort but its clean and very chilled, not to many people and plenty of spaces to retreat to, it would be nice to see a dedicated coffee area with cakes or cookie's that has hot coffee not the luke warm served in the bar areas. The food is varied but nothing special it would be nice for more vegetarian meals but on the whole something for everyone, I especially liked the soups. The pool bar staff are particularly slow and not very friendly so we generally avoided this area, the beach bar offers snacks but very limited menu. The rooms are cleaned daily and fridge bars topped up frequently but felt like somewhere that was not set out to retreat to and relax if you want to get away from people. Our room had a rubbish view of the next block and the constant stream of people going to their room this meant we had the curtains closed most of the time, most rooms looked like they had a better position than ours (649). The one thing that annoyed me the most was the 5* tax levied by the government @ 15 euros a night, our flight was delayed by an hour so we reached the hotel on the following day than was booked but we're still charged the 11 nights to me i don't like paying for something I didn't get. We would probably not go here again but in saying that it's not a bad place just to far from nice walks and bars/restaurants or proper transport not that we would want them on the doorstep.

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“A Peaceful Slice of Greek Calm… with a Few Chilly Surprises”

We stayed at the Atlantica Belvedere Beach Resort for a week in early October, and overall, it was exactly what the brochure promised: peaceful, beautiful, and incredibly relaxing. The hotel itself is immaculate – clearly very well looked after – and the staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more… more

We stayed at the Atlantica Belvedere Beach Resort for a week in early October, and overall, it was exactly what the brochure promised: peaceful, beautiful, and incredibly relaxing. The hotel itself is immaculate – clearly very well looked after – and the staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more helpful if they tried. From the restaurant team to the reception staff, everyone seemed genuinely happy to help. The food deserves a proper mention too: varied, beautifully presented, and consistently delicious, with an excellent range of dishes that changed daily. If you enjoy your meals as much as your sleep, you’ll be in your element here. Now, for the honest bits. We upgraded to a swim-up room, which looked amazing on paper (and in photos), but in reality… well, let’s just say it was more “polar plunge” than “relaxing dip”. The water was so cold in October that even the thought of getting in required mental preparation and possibly a wetsuit. I suspect in mid-summer it’s bliss, but at the tail end of the season, it was an expensive paddling pool for decoration. Lesson learned: next time I’ll stick with a normal room and put the savings towards a cocktail or two. The indoor pool was slightly warmer, but only slightly. Evenings were a bit tricky too. Because it was cooler, everyone naturally gravitated indoors — and while that’s no one’s fault, the indoor seating area couldn’t quite handle the influx, so securing a chair sometimes felt like a competitive sport. Outside the hotel, the local bus service to Kardamena was… let’s say “adventurous”. When it worked, it was fine, but getting on felt like winning a raffle you didn’t know you’d entered. One driver in particular seemed to loathe both people and the concept of smooth braking. After a particularly “spirited” journey, we decided to walk the 4km back instead — about 45 minutes of gentle strolling and far less stressful than hanging on for dear life. As for Kardamena town itself, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. You can see the potential — there’s a lovely seafront and some genuinely charming spots — but it’s looking a little tired and unloved these days. The pavements are uneven, some buildings need TLC, and it feels like it could be stunning again if the local council gave it a bit of investment. We travelled with our 19-year-old son, who diplomatically described the resort as “an old people’s home with sunshine.” He wasn’t completely wrong — it’s definitely geared more towards couples and relaxation than action and nightlife — but he did find things to do nearby like watersports, paragliding, and (to his mother’s horror) getting his first tattoo in Kardamena. All in all, despite the mixed weather and the odd hiccup, we had a genuinely lovely, restful week. The resort is perfect if you’re after peace, good food, friendly staff, and a chance to switch off completely. Just maybe skip the swim-up room in October unless you’re training for the Ice Bucket Challenge.

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