Sani Asterias Greece
Sani Asterias
630 77 Kassandra,Halkidiki
Greece
www.saniresort.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Sani Resort
Date of Creation
2003
Hotel Positioning
5-star, boutique hotel, suite-only, within a luxury family resort and natural reserve
Development strategy
Since its conception in the 1960’s Sani Resort has grown and developed into a renowned natural haven, awarded The World’s Leading Family & Beach Resort, as well as the World’s Leading Luxury Green Resort in 2023. With countless awards and accolades, they constantly strive to keep improving and pushing the boundaries of the luxury travel sector.
SANI ASTERIAS
History & Story
Sani Resort grew from the dream of two visionary men, who purchased the land in the late 1960s. They were captivated by the kilometers of sandy beaches, azure waters of the Aegean Sea and the natural forest and ecological reserve. They had the vision and foresight to create a beautiful resort that would attract people from all over the world to experience the wonder of this magical place. They believed in the beauty of Sani and could see the potential of this land, previously owned by monks from Mount Athos.
Sani Resort prides itself on being luxurious, spacious, contemporary, with a remarkable attention to detail and courteous, personalized service. The cuisine is unrivalled, with a remarkable choice of award-winning restaurants taking guests on a culinary adventure around the world. Sani Resort , within its five hotels Sani Beach lavish and vibrant , Sani Club discrete and refined, Porto Sani family and relaxed, Sani Asterias exclusive and intimate and Sani Dunes private and stylish, is a place where you can explore forests, soak up the sun on seven magnificent beaches, revitalize in any one of the five unique spas, take part in a vast choice of expert academies such as the Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy or the Chelsea FCF Academy, a wealth of sports and organized activities, experience fabulous entertainment and many more.
Renovation Date
2024: The significantly redesigned property will take luxury and attention to detail to the very highest level. Focused on the most discerning guests, this outstanding property will reveal totally reimagined interiors and exteriors and will feature our new Residential style suites – by far Sani’s most exclusive. Sani Asterias will be reborn a new in everything but name: the ultimate in sophistication.
Date added extensions
2024: Having renovated all of our beachfront suites, guests will enjoy the very ultimate in sophistication when we reveal our larger, more spacious residences, some of which come with 8 new private pools and in total 13.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• The exclusive beach with its soft white sand just outside your door (beachfront suites have direct access to the beach from private garden) and the heated outdoor pool that looks over the cosmopolitan and private Sani marina promise unforgettable moments of pleasure and relaxation.
• The gastronomic flagship of Sani Resort, Water restaurants welcomes guests to a captivating dining experience, created by executive chef, Demis Kokkinidis. With a distinctively Mediterranean and French focus, this unique selection has been thoughtfully curated to satisfy the most discerning palates, accompanied by a range of fine wines sourced from Greece and across the globe.
• The acclaimed Over Water Restaurant located right above and overlooking the Sani Marina offers a peaceful setting to adults where they can savour exceptional cooking, delighting in 2 Michelin-starred chef, Stephanie Le Quellec’s sophisticated menu of elegant French cuisine with a modern twist.
• With its own private Marina, Sani Resort offers the ability to the guests to arrive at the hotel with their own boat /yacht, or either rent one during their stay for private excursions. Guests can also land at Sani Resort by helicopter. -Guests of Sani Asterias have the luxury to enjoy both a very private, exclusive and peaceful experience within the hotel and benefit as well from the wide variety of high-quality restaurants and activities offered by Sani Resort.
Location
Sani Asterias is located in the Northern part of Continental Greece, 70km from Thessaloniki’s international airport (50min), on the magnificent Kassandra Peninsula, overlooking Mount Olympus.
Key sites/activities in the area
• Mount Athos cruises, the only Monastic Republic in Europe, home of 1800 monks
• Private Excursion to the Meteora, UNESCO World Heritage
• Private Boat Tours (yacht, sailing, fishing…)
• Wine Tasting Tour
• Bee Spot and Bird Watching within the resort
Children’s Corner
Families are at the heart of Sani Resort, and we know that parents and children need time to share moments together, as well as apart.
We provide professional childcare for Sani Asterias guests at sister hotel, Porto Sani: Sani Creche (babies from 6 months up to 3.99 years old, extra charge), Sani Kids Club (4 to 11 years old, free), O-Zone Teen Club (12 to 17 years old) with new activities
added regularly: Volleyball, archery, console gaming tournaments among many other choices. Charges may apply to organized activities.
Sani is rich with opportunities for learning and education, and we invite all children to join us. Sailing, cooking, cycling eco tours, bird-watching and even Lego robotics: our activities are designed to pique your child’s interest, while also proving a lot of fun.
Learning at Sani – Luxury Family Hotels | Sani Resort (sani-resort.com)
You will find anything you need for your little ones: pushchair rental, diapers, baby food, bottle warmer, baby cots, baby monitors, car seats… Do your kids need to brush up on their football skills? Want to learn how to sail? Passionate about dancing? What better place than our Sani Resort Academies: Academies – Luxury Resort | Sani Resort (sani-resort.com)
The Spa Suite of Porto Sani (accessible to guests of Sani Asterias) offers an exclusive Junior spa treatments Collection for teenagers of 12+. Children age is up to 11.99 y/o. We also provide all comfort to the adults looking for peaceful moments: adults-only (12+) restaurants and quiet areas within other restaurants. Adults can also enjoy
treatments-in- suite at Sani Asterias.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Number of rooms in all: 53 suites All rooms & suites of Sani Asterias feature: Flat Screen, Satellite TV, DVD/CD player, iPod/Bose Sound Dock, WiFi, Air- conditioning/ heating, Cable Television, Mini Bar (extra charge), Safety box, Coffee/tea making facilities, Turn down service, Nespresso machine (free of charge), Luxury bathroom toiletries by Anne Semonin, Hairdryer, Bathrobes, Slippers.
• 6 Junior Suites located on the upper floor, that offers the highest levels of luxury throughout and views overlooking the Sani Marina. 50sqm. up to 2 adults and 1 child.
• 16 ground floor Suites Marina Front, with separate living room and their own private garden, offering magnificent views of the Sani Marina. 60sqm. Up to 2 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children up to 12 years old.
• 8 brand new One Bedroom Residence Grand Balcony Beach Front Suites features a spacious sitting room with a dining corner, one bedroom (with walk-in wardrobe) and a spacious bathroom. 85sqm. Up to 2 adults and 1 child up to the age of 12 or 3 adults.
• 7 exceptionally spacious One Bedroom Residence Private Garden Suites located on the ground floor with spectacular views of the Aegean. Situated at the beach front, these suites benefit from direct access to the beach. Features a spacious sitting room with a dining corner, one bedroom (with walk-in wardrobe) and a spacious bathroom. 85 sqm. Up to 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults.
• 2 Two Bedrom Deluxe Suite Marina Front, features a spacious sitting room and dining corner, bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, two bathrooms, complete with Anne Semonin exclusive amenities. Private Garden or Balcony. 100sqm. Up to 2 adults and 3 children up to the age of 12 or 4 adults..
• 2 Two Bedroom Residence Private Pool Beach Front Suites located on the ground floor with spectacular views of the Aegean. Direct access to the beach, a private garden and their own extensive infinity pool complete with luxury garden furniture. Features also a spacious sitting room as well as a dining corner, two bedrooms (one
with walk-in wardrobe) and two bathrooms. 110sqm. Up to 5 people with a maximum of 4 adults and 1 child up to 12.
• 1 Two Bedroom Grand Residence Balcony Beach Front Suite located on the upper floor with a spacious private balcony, complete with luxury garden furniture. Two bedrooms (one with walk-in wardrobe) and two bathrooms. 145sqm. Up to 5 people with a maximum of 4 adults and 1 child up to 12.
• 1 Two Bedroom Grand Residence Private Pool Marina Front Suite offering spectacular views to the Marina and their own extensive infinity outdoor pools. Spacious sitting room with a dining corner, two bedrooms (one with walk-in wardrobe), two bathrooms, a private garden and pool. 160sqm. Up to 5 people with a maximum of 4 adults and 1 child up to 12.
• 5 Two Bedroom Grand Residence Private Pool Beach Front Suites offer direct access to the beach and their own extensive infinity pools. Spacious sitting room with a dining corner, two bedrooms (one with walk-in wardrobe), two bathrooms, a private garden and pool. 175sqm. Up to 5 people with a maximum of 4 adults and 1 child up to 12 years.
• 5 Three Bedroom Deluxe Suites Private Pool offer the highest level of luxury and privacy to larger families. They come with three separate bedrooms, living room including dining corner and three separate bathrooms, a private garden and their own extensive outdoor pool. 180sqm. Up to 7 people with a maximum of 6 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 5 children up to the age of 12.
Restaurants & Bars
Guests of Sani Asterias stay in Bed & Breakfast. Guests who are staying in half-board can enjoy an extensive variety of refined restaurants through Sani Resort’s Dine Around program, in 26 restaurants of the resort. Excellent fresh food perfectly prepared and served waits for Sani Resort guests, ranging from Italian cuisine to French gourmet, Asian delicacies, typical Greek tavern and Greek fusion restaurants. Three options are offered depending on the restaurants: Buffet, Set Menu (no extra charge besides drinks), A la Carte with a credit deduction of 40 € per adult and 20 € per child. Reservation is required for all dinners, guests can pre-book up to 3 dinners prior to their arrival. More details available here: Dine Around – Luxury Resort | Sani Resort (sani-resort.com)
Within Sani Asterias:
The gastronomic flagship of Sani Resort, Water restaurant welcomes guests to a captivating dining experience, created by executive chef, Demis Kokkinidis. With a distinctively Mediterranean and French focus, this unique selection has been thoughtfully curated to satisfy the most discerning palates, accompanied by a range of fine wines sourced from Greece and across the globe.
The acclaimed Over Water Restaurant located right above and overlooking the Sani Marina offers a peaceful setting to adults where they can savor exceptional cooking, delighting in 2 Michelin-starred chef, Stéphanie Le Quellec’s sophisticated menu of elegant French cuisine with a modern twist.
Wellness
The intimate Spa Retreat at Sani Asterias offers personalized treatments and facials signed by the exclusive French brand Anne Sémonin. Approached through a beautiful garden, it offers a range of rejuvenating therapies and beauty treatments to refresh and revive body and mind. Spa Retreat – Sani Asterias Halkidiki | Sani Resort (sani resort.com)
Two cabins with steam bath available, one for couples and one single. Guests can also enjoy the facilities of sister spa, Spa Suite at Porto Sani, including a sauna and an indoor heated pool with Jacuzzi. Guests can also enjoy all treatments in-suite.
Celebration Events
Added values for Honeymooners: room upgrade upon availability, sparkling wine, rose petals in the room.
Plan the most important day of your life at Sani surrounded by your beloved ones, all about weddings: Wedding in Greece | Sani Resort (sani-resort.com)
Extra Notable Features
Sani Festival, 33rd edition in July-August 2024, a series of concerts under the stars, hosting world-known artists such as, from previous editions: Andrea Bocceli, Diane Reeves, Sarah Brightman, Bonnie Tyler… Sani Festival 2024 – Music & Performing Arts | Sani Resort, Greece (sani-resort.com)
Sani Gourmet, the Rising Stars, 18th edition July-August 2024. The impressive line-up of Michelin-starred chefs that take part in the Sani Gourmet festival will get any food enthusiast’s heart racing. This year, celebrating the very elite of gastronomy, Sani Gourmet will welcome 5 respected Michelin-starred chefs to Sani Resort. The chefs will create mouth-watering degustation menus inspired by their signature dishes, each of which will be perfectly complemented with an international wine list lovingly prepared by expert sommeliers. Sani Gourmet 2024 – Food Festival | Sani Resort (sani-resort.com)
The Sani Bee Spot
An innovative bee-friendly garden, where seven carefully designed stations provide unique insights into the biology of wild bees, as well as real-life examples of local bee species. The Sani Bee Spot – Local Experiences | Sani Resort, Greece (sani-resort.com) The Sani Bee Spot is the fruit of a collaboration between Sani Resort and The Bee Camp, the first Greek NGO focusing on the protection of pollinators. It is the largest and first interactive Bee Spot in Greece, which aims to protect the bees and other pollinators found at Sani Resort, while highlighting their relationship with humans and plants. The Sani Bee Spot is an innovative bee-friendly garden, with 7 different stations, dedicated to the life cycle of solitary bees. Each station, carefully designed to serve both humans and pollinators, gives us information about the biology of wild bees as well as real-life examples of local bee species. Apart from educational activities that can take place here, the Bee Spot also serves as a resting spot for both people and pollinators, while raising awareness on biodiversity and the importance of bees.
White Nights, one of the most memorable events at Sani, a beach party like no other. White Nights are held at Bousoulas Beach and are a Sani staple – an event that should not be missed. Every week we make an extraordinary set up on illuminated with candles, dress code: white, and the DJ sets the beat all night under the stars.
Sani VIP Services brochure: VIP Experiences | Sani Resort Halkidiki, Greece (sani resort.com)
Free Morning (3h) and Sunset (30min) cruises on Sani’s traditional wooden Kaiki boat “Sunday”
Free Birdwatching tours with expert eco-guides who take you on an amazing 2,5km trail – a complimentary walk offered twice a week.
The Bee Camp is the first organization in Greece working on the protection of bees and other pollinators. Through education, raising awareness and conservation activities, the Bee Camp’s mission is to make the world a better place for both people and biodiversity. Through the lives of bees, the Bee Camp seeks to inspire, empower and restore the relationship between people, plants and pollinators.
The Bee Camp’s mission is to make the world a better place for both people and pollinators.
PADI Diving center, Watersports, Garden Theater with musicals, Sports center (6 tennis courts, football court 5×5, basketball, volleyball, table tennis…)
Enjoy your morning jog in our picturesque pine forests accompanied by our expert fitness instructors who will lead you along a specially designed 5km route.
Hotel and restaurant Awards
WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2024
Europe’s Leading Family Resort 2024
WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2023
• World’s Leading Family & Beach Resort
• World’s Leading Luxury Green Resort
• World’s Leading Sustainable Resort
• World’s Leading Cultural Destination Resort
• Europe’s Leading Family Resort
CONDE NAST TRAVELLER
“Readers’ Choice Awards 2023”
MARIE CLAIRE SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS
• Destination
• Holiday with kids
JUNIOR DESIGN AWARDS
GOLD Best Family Hotel
“GREEN KEY” ECO LABEL
Sani Beach, Sani Club, Porto Sani, Sani Dunes, Sani Asterias Blue Flags 2023
Marina
Sani Marina
Beaches
Sani Dunes, Sani Beach, Sani Club, Sani Asterias
Yachts
Sani Cat, Sani Grace, Sani Riva, Sani Swan, Sani Wind
Number of employees
110