SANI DUNES GREECE
Sani Dunes
630 77 Kassandra, Halkidiki
Greece
www.saniresort.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Sani Resort
Shareholders
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Date of Creation
2017
Hotel General Manager
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Hotel Positioning
5-star, rooms and suites, 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 DUNES
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.
Date Renewal
Sani Dunes opened on 30th June 2017, all works were tastefully supervised by Niki Manou-Andreadis, Founder of NIMAND ARCHITECTS.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• Sani Dunes offers the perfect Grown-up experience with its own Wine bar and Adults- only Fresco restaurant, which menu is designed by the Corfiot Italian Michelin-star Chef Ettore Botrini.
• Amazing spacious beach front junior suites with private garden and direct access to the beach, some of them are interconnecting as Deluxe Family Suites Beach Front.
• Guests can enjoy Mood cocktails according to how they feel and also a great range of premium quality coffees such as the Third Wave coffee, v60, cold brew or fresh brewed coffee with the ROK espresso maker.
• 7 km of white sandy beaches with shallow and clear waters.
• Great variety of cuisines and lounges: 22 restaurants and 20 bars across the resort.
Location
Sani Dunes 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
Fun Facts
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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 Dunes 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)
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Number of rooms in all: 146
• 24 Double Rooms Private garden Pool View, terrace, shower, 33 sqm, from 1 to 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child
• 32 Family Rooms Pool View, 2 interconnecting double rooms private garden, terrace, shower, 66 sqm, min 3 pax, 2+2, 3+1, up to 4
• 24 One Bedrooms Suites Grand Balcony Pool View, separated bedroom from the living room, bath & shower, 39 sqm, from 2+0 to 2+1 or 3
• 10 Marina Junior Suites Marina View, balcony, shower, 40 sqm, 2 adults
Number of Luxury rooms: 56 deluxe suites
• 3 Deluxe Junior Suites Private Garden Sea View, seating area within the room, terrace, bath & shower, 44 sqm, from 2+0 to 2+1 or 3
• 12 Deluxe Family Suites Private Garden Sea View, 2 interconnecting Deluxe Junior Suites Private Garden Sea View, seating area within the room, terrace, bath & shower, 88 sqm, min 3 pax, up to 2+3 or 3+2 or 4+1
• 12 Deluxe One Bedroom Suite Grand Balcony Sea View, separated bedroom from the living room, bath & shower, 51sqm, up to 2+2 or 3+1
• 4 Deluxe One Bedroom Suite Grand Balcony Beach Front, separated bedroom from the living room, bath & shower, 51sqm, up to 2+2 or 3+1
• 2 Deluxe Junior Suite Private Garden Beach Front, seating area within the room, terrace, bath & shower, 44 sqm, up to 2+2 or 3+1
• 8 Deluxe Family Suites Private Garden Beach Front, 2 interconnecting Deluxe Junior Suites Private Garden Sea View, seating area within the room, terrace, bath & shower, 88 sqm, up to 2+3 or 3+2 or 4+1
All rooms & suites of Sani Dunes feature: Flat Screen, TV, 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), Hairdryer, Bathrobe/Slippers, Anne Semonin luxury bath amenities
Restaurants & Bars
-All guests of Sani Dunes, staying in half-board (included) or full-board (supplement), 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 25 € per adult and 12.50 € 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 Dunes:
• The Market: French Asian cuisine offering A la Carte for breakfast and dinner, as well as a set menu for dinner.
• Fresco Restaurant: menu designed by Michelin-starred chef Ettore Botrini, offering Ancient Greek dishes revisited with a Modern Italian touch. A la Carte dinner, reserved to guests of 12 years old and above.
• Beach House Restaurant: located on the beach front offers fresh sea food and prime steaks in “pure simplicity”, the Chef’s motto. A la Carte all day.
The Market and Beach House offer buffet breakfast with A la Carte options.
4 bars: Lobby bar, Fresco Wine bar, pool bar (located in the center of the pool) and Sea You bar (on the sea front)
Wellness
• At The D Spa you can rejuvenate with a range of Anne Sémonin treatments, the renowned Parisian spa brand, including the latest advanced technology for face and body treatment;
• Enjoy six private treatment rooms including a spacious couple suite with private steam bath enabling couples to enjoy therapies at the same time, special Thai massage cabin, jacuzzi, fitness studio and so much more;
• Relaxing Indoor heated pool with garden view also available at Sani Dunes.
Corporate & 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 beperfectly 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
2023 – 2024
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
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