If Harrods did hotels then Sani would be it.

Review - Sani Beach Hotel, Greece.

Greece has many things to offer and two which spring to mind currently, are a shaky economy and a holiday resort that makes you love this Country and it's people. Choosing your annual holiday is a crucial decision, you have one chance. Get it wrong and your loving family will make you wish you are back at work where your growling boss breathing down your neck will suddenly seem appealing. There are so few holiday resorts where guests keep returning year after year. At Sani they do. As I sit enjoying a breakfast of smoked salmon with ultra fresh scrambled eggs and freshly squeezed orange juice overlooking the crystal clear seas of the Aegean I am surrounded by happy looking families who are all saying they come here every year. I can see why and I am here for a second time myself.

If Harrods did hotels then this would be it. The service is outstanding, attentive without being obtrusive and staff are genuinely happy to be working at Sani and this makes a big difference and creates a lovely atmosphere. In fact, you leave with the feeling that you have just been visting very good friends. A perfect place for families and couples alike, a sort of Centre Parcs with bells on. We are half board and can take advantage of their dine around scheme. Sani is made up of a combination off four different areas all centred around a lovely harbour with bobbing yachts, a few swanky cruisers and some chic boutiques. There are various restaurants dotted around the harbour where you can choose to eat and you either select three courses from a set menu as your evening meal option or go Al carte and receive an allowance off the bill and 15 euros each in our case. It's as simple as that. What makes this resort so perfect is the variation available and the freedom it offers. Of course you can still choose to eat in one of the hotel restaurants where the food is equally nice and ideal for families with younger children. We tried both.

The beach is spotlessly clean and a pebbles throw away from the hotel and it's large swimming pool. In terms of evening entertainment there's plenty of choice, although fairly low key. The last time I visited there was more live music but this is the only real change I can see and I am really pleased with the improvements they have made. There are plenty of activities for everyone but for me, just relaxing on the terrace with a chilled glass of Sauvignon Blanc wondering what to order from the lunch menu is enough actively. Yes, maybe a couple of tweaks could be made here and there, but my wife and children are smiling, phew, so for this year again I got it right, but then the risk of getting it wrong was always zero - thanks Sani!

P.S Our favourite beach and bar was the Bousoulus bar and the quickest way to access it is by taking the small sandy track to the left as you come out of the front of the hotel. They also have a white knights beach party on Wednesdays which should not be missed and don't forget to wear white!