Sani Asterias Greece
Sani Asterias
630 77 Kassandra,Halkidiki
Greece
www.saniresort.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Sani Resort
Shareholders
Family business supported by an investment fund for development
Date of Creation
2003
Hotel General Manager
Dr. Andreas Andreadis, CEO of Sani Resort, is the son of one of the two men who bought Sani’s lands in the 1960’s.
He was the President of SETE, the institutional partner of the Greek government in the Tourism sector, representing over 50.000 enterprises and over 350.000 employees.
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 2020. 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 kilometres 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, personalised 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, revitalise 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 organised activities, experience fabulous entertainment and much, much more.
Date Renewal
2016: bathrooms of all suites were renewed and extended with separated toilet within the bathroom, extension and refurbishment of the reception
Date added extensions
2016: addition of 8 new suites, including 5 Deluxe Three Bedroom Suites of 180 sqm with private pool. Addition of a new adults-only gourmet restaurant Over Water, with a menu signed by French Michelin-star Chef Jacques Chibois. Addition of a spa with two treatment rooms (one single and one couple room) both with private hamam.
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.
-Water Restaurant has been awarded every year in Athens since its opening with a Golden Hat as one of Greece’s best restaurants. Located within the hotel, it offers to its visitors a fascinating gastronomic experience, signed by French Michelin-star Chef Jacques Chibois. The Overwater located right above and overlooking the Sani marina offers a peaceful setting reserved to adults.
-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
-Vibrant Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city, voted “Best Mid-Sized European city for human capital and lifestyle” by Financial Times in 2014
-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
-Beehive and Bird Watching within the resort
Fun Facts
-Did you know that Sani Asterias is the property with the highest loyalty rate within Sani Resort with 57% repeaters? The average at Sani Resort is 42%
-In Water restaurant, you can drink the oldest wine in Greece from 1944, which was bottled only in 2000.
Children’s Corner
Sani Resort truly is a magic place; our spacious land allows us to please all tastes and ages under one roof.
We provide professional childcare for Sani Asterias guests at sister hotel, Porto Sani: Melissa Creche (babies from 4 months up to 3.99 years old, extra charge), Melissa Mini Club (4 to 11 years old, free), Teen Club (12 to 18 years old, mid-June to mid-September, free) with a new Teenage Lounge open all season.
Sani Explorers Program: Sani kids Eco provides the opportunity to children to participate at activities/games that involve the exploration of the nature, observation and narration.
Book here children facilities online: http://www.sani.worldwidekidscompany.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: http://www.sani-resort.com/en_GB/sani- academies
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: 57 suites
All rooms & suites of Sani Dunes 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), Hairdryer, Bathrobes, Slippers
-16 Junior suites located upper floor, that offer the highest levels of luxury throughout and views overlooking Sani Marina or the Aegean sea. 50sqm. Up to 2 adults.
-14 ground floor Suites Marina front, with separate living room and their own private garden, offering magnificent views of the Sani Marina. 60sqm indoor Max: 3 adults+1 child or 2 adults+2 children up to 12 years old.
-11 ground floor Suites Beachfront with separate living room, their own private garden and direct access to the private beach of Sani Asterias, offering magnificent views of the Aegean sea. 60sqm indoor Max: 3 adults+1 child or 2 adults+2 children up to 12 years old.
-4 Deluxe Suites Beachfront that offer a spacious living room with dining corner, bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, 2 bathrooms and a private garden with direct access to the beach. 90 sqm indoor. Max 4 people: 3 adults+1 child or 2 adults+2 children (up to the age of 12)
-4 spacious Deluxe Two bedroom family suites Marina front, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room that offer a magnificent view of the Marina. 100 sqm. Max 5 people: max 2 adult+3 children (up to the age of 12) or 4 adults + 1 child.
-2 Two-Bedroom family Suites Beach front, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room and direct access to the Sani Asterias beach. 85 sqm indoor. Max 5 people: 2 adults+3 children (up until 12 years old) or 4 adults + 1 child.
-1 Deluxe family suite beach front on the upper floor with spectacular views of the Aegean. A sitting room with a dining corner, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 105 sqm indoor. Max 4 people: 2 adults +2 children (until 12 years old) or 3 adults + 1 child.
Restaurants & Bars
Guest of Sani Asterias stay in Bed & Breakfast. Guests staying in Half-Board (supplement) can enjoy the extensive Dine Around program
Guests of Sani Asterias staying in half-board can enjoy an extensive variety of refined restaurants through Sani Resort’s Dine Around program, in 22 restaurants of the resort. Excellent fresh food perfectly prepared and served awaits 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 € /adult and 20 € /child. Reservation is required for all dinners, guests can pre-book up to 3 dinners prior to their arrival.
More details available here: http://www.sani-resort.com/en_GB/extra- benefits/dine-around
Within Sani Asterias:
-Water restaurant, awarded every year since its opening with a Golden Hat, as one of Greece’s best restaurants.
Authentic French gastronomic experience, signed by French Michelin-star Chef Jacques Chibois. The Water bar, facing the Marina offers a “Saint-Tropez feeling” with a relaxed atmosphere
– The Overwater located right above and overlooking the Sani marina offers a peaceful setting reserved to adults with extra adult touches added to the menu and live piano music.
Wellness
The brand new Spa Retreat at Sani Asterias offers personalized treatments and facials signed by the exclusive French brand Anne Sémonin. All mixes are prepared on spot to fit the unique needs of every
client.
All treatments start with a foot bath and include a private hamam session, lavishly ending with a glass of Champagne.
Two cabins available, one for couple 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.
Corporate & Celebration Events
Added values for Honeymooners: room upgrade upon availability, sparkling wine, flowers in the room.
Plan the most important day of your life at Sani surrounded by your beloved ones, all about weddings:
http://www.sani-resort.com/en_GB/weddings
All details regarding Meetings & Conferences in Sani Resort: http://www.sani-resort.com/en_GB/meetings- and-conferences
Extra Notable Features
Sani Festival, 26th edition in July-August 2018, a series of concerts under the stars, hosting world-known artists such as, from previous editions: Joss Stone, Dee Dee Bridge Water, Madeleine Peyroux… http://www.sanifestival.gr/
Sani Gourmet, the Rising Stars, 13th edition mid-May 2018. Sani guests will taste gourmet menus prepared by Michelin star chefs who have recently received their first star, from across Europe during 5 days.
http://www.sanigourmet.gr/
Sani Eco Days (July-August) is a weekly pop-up event dedicated to nature, Halkidiki’s local products and the Sani Wetlands, an afternoon full of interactive and fun eco-activities at Sani Marina for kids (such as traditional pasta making and weaving workshops, making natural clay lifesize creations or birdmasks), teens, families and adults.
Bousoulas White Night Party, every week we make an extraordinary set up on Bousoulas Beach illuminated with candles, dress code: white, and the DJ sets the beat all night under the stars Sani VIP Services brochure: https://issuu.com/sani_resort/docs/sr_vip_book_2016
Free Morning (3h) and Sunset (30min) cruises on Sani’s traditional wooden Kaiki boat “Sunday”
Free Birdwatching tours with an eco-guide within Sani’s Bird Sanctuary
Free Beehive experience, feel like a beekeeper for a moment and hold a beehive in your hands
PADI Diving center, Watersports, Garden Theater with musicals, Sports center (6 tennis courts, football court 5×5, basketball, volley ball, table tennis…)
Morning runs & weekly Sani Running Challenge. Running sessions every morning from Monday to Saturday with a coach in the forest of Sani Resort, the best 3 runners of the week are rewarded!
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2016
SANI RESORT AWARDS
– 2017: Grand Prize of Best Resort in Europe, Villégiatures Awards
– Junior Magazine Awards: Best Family Resort Europe
– Family Traveller Awards: Runner up “Best Kids Club Award”
– True Leader Award, by ICAP Group
SANI ASTERIAS AWARDS
– 2017 Top 25 Best Hotels in Europe and n°2 Best Hotel in Greece, by Trip Advisor
– Golden Hat GOURMET Awards: Tomata Restaurant, Water Restaurant and Alexis Restaurant
– Member of Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame
– Holiday Check Certificate of Excellence
– Travelife Gold Certification
– EU Blue Flag award
2015/2014
SANI RESORT AWARDS
– Sunday Times Travel UK: “Best Value European resort”
– Condé Nast Traveler Russia: “Best Resort for Families in the World”
SANI ASTERIAS AWARDS
– “Certificate of Excellence” by Trip Advisor
– “Top 25 Hotels for Families in Greece” by Trip Advisor
– “Top 5 Luxury Hotels in Greece” by TripAdvisor
– Member of Trip Advisors’ Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame
– “Green Key” Eco label
– “Travelife” Gold Award UK
Number of employees
110