Astra Village

Great little hotel. Minutes from the airport and you can actually see the runway. Hotel Had the most superb sun loungers and pool. It was very clean and all The staff went above and beyond to help and support. The half board food was excellent. My friend is a veggie and she ate better than me everyday there was always a good choice for breakfast and dinner. They had a snack bar on site and great little bar and the prices were very reasonable. Would highly recommend a stay here …

My partner and I just got back from a brilliant stay at Astra Village Hotel (room 63) and couldn't fault it. The room itself was spot on – the aircon was excellent, and the blackout shutters made for some very lazy, sunlit-free mornings. We were pleasantly surprised to find a proper kitchenette set-up too: sink, crockery, cutlery, tea towel, dish cloth and washing up liquid, plus a good-sized fridge and freezer, so self-catering odds and bits were easy. There's also a kettle in the room — just bring your own tea and coffee as none is provided. The pool area gets a special mention – the sun loungers are genuinely the comfiest we've ever come across, with pillows attached, and there was a table and umbrella between every two loungers, plus plenty of adjustable deck chairs available too. Beach towels are provided and can be swapped once during your stay, which was a nice touch. Food was authentically Greek with plenty of choice for most tastes. The bar staff were brilliant, and there were always staff on hand around the pool clearing glasses. In fact every member of staff we came across was warm and friendly – it gave the whole place a really calming, family-run feel rather than a big impersonal resort. It's a short walk down to the beach, with a handful of bars and restaurants along the way, and there's a shop on site plus another across the road, both fairly priced with decent selection. Nice extra touches too – a pool table, and tables set up with chess and other board games. The only thing worth flagging is you'll occasionally hear planes overhead during the day, but it's sporadic and only lasts about 40 seconds each time – honestly barely noticeable once you're relaxed by the pool. We had a thoroughly relaxing holiday and would 100% come back.

We have just returned home after an incredible two-week stay at Astra Village, and once again we had the most amazing holiday. This was our third time staying at the hotel, which probably says everything in itself, and we are already talking about returning and booking again for next year. From the moment we arrived, we felt completely welcome. Astra Village has such a warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. It feels traditional, personal and genuinely Greek, rather than like a large, impersonal resort. There is something very special about the hotel, and it is the kind of place where you immediately feel able to switch off, slow down and enjoy your holiday. The staff are a huge part of what makes Astra Village so wonderful. Every single person we encountered was friendly, welcoming, hardworking and professional. The reception team were always helpful and approachable, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. Sylvia and the bar team were fantastic throughout our stay. The bar was always a lovely place to sit and relax, and the friendly service helped create the hotel’s easy-going atmosphere. Irene and the breakfast waiting team gave us such a warm welcome every morning. Breakfast was always an enjoyable and relaxing start to the day, and the entire team worked incredibly hard while still remaining friendly and attentive. The lunch and afternoon waiting team were equally wonderful, as were the evening waiting team. Whether we were having a relaxed lunch, sitting with a freddo cappuccino during the afternoon or enjoying an evening meal, the service was consistently excellent. Everyone made us feel looked after without the atmosphere ever becoming overly formal. We would also like to thank the management team and everybody working behind the scenes. It is obvious that the hotel is very well run and that a huge amount of care goes into maintaining such a high standard. A special mention must also go to the cleaning and housekeeping team. Our room was absolutely spotless throughout the whole holiday. The standard of cleanliness was exceptional, and the room was always left looking fresh, tidy and welcoming. The housekeeping staff clearly work incredibly hard and deserve just as much recognition as the front-of-house teams. Our room was comfortable, beautifully presented and very well designed. It felt like a peaceful place to return to after a day by the pool or exploring the local area. Everything was maintained to an excellent standard, and we had everything we needed for a comfortable two-week stay. The pool area was one of our favourite parts of the hotel. It was such a relaxing place to spend the day, whether we were swimming, lying on the sunbeds or simply enjoying the sunshine and atmosphere. The whole pool area felt calm and laid-back, which was exactly what we wanted from our holiday. We also loved the restaurant and the food. It was brilliant to be able to enjoy traditional Greek dishes at the hotel, and the meals were consistently delicious. The food added so much to the experience and made us feel like we were properly enjoying Greece rather than eating the same generic hotel food every day. We enjoyed everything from breakfast through to lunch and evening meals. The hotel shop was also extremely convenient and had everything we needed during the stay. It was another small detail that made the holiday feel easy and stress-free. Big shoutout to Vanessa, Julia, and the other lady (whose name I didn’t get!). The location is fantastic too. The surrounding local area is beautiful and enjoyable to explore, while the hotel itself feels peaceful and relaxed. It offers a wonderful balance between being able to enjoy the nearby area and having somewhere calm and welcoming to return to. What stands out most about Astra Village is the overall feeling of the place. It is warm, traditional, friendly and incredibly laid-back. It never feels cold, corporate or impersonal. The people working there create an atmosphere that makes guests feel genuinely welcome, and that is something you cannot manufacture. There honestly was not one single part of our holiday that disappointed us. We loved the room, the cleanliness, the housekeeping, the pool, the sunbeds, the restaurant, the Greek food, the bar, the shop, the location, the atmosphere and, most importantly, the people. Thank you to every member of the Astra Village team for giving us another unforgettable two weeks. We know how much hard work goes into keeping a hotel running and making every guest feel looked after, and it certainly did not go unnoticed. Leaving was incredibly difficult, and we are already missing it. After three visits, Astra Village feels like somewhere very special to us, and we genuinely cannot wait to return again next year. We would recommend Astra Village without hesitation to anyone looking for a friendly, relaxed and traditional Greek holiday with wonderful food, excellent facilities and an exceptional team of staff. Thank you again for another perfect stay.