Xenios Port Marina Hotel

English is spoken by the hotel team, alongside German and Russian, so practical conversations about arrival, meals or getting around are straightforward. The setting is designed for a fairly easy-going seaside stay, with a garden, terrace, outdoor pool and direct access to a sandy beach.

Families have useful basics on hand, including a children's pool, a children's play area and a children's menu. For adults, there is a fitness room, table tennis and enough space around the property to change pace without turning the holiday into a programme of compulsory activities.

The hotel belongs to Xenos Hotels and has 90 rooms across two floors. It is a functional base for a Halkidiki break, particularly if you want the beach close by, meals on site and the option of arranging excursions rather than planning every hour yourself.

You are in Pefkohori, Halkidiki, Greece, on the eastern side of the peninsula and directly by the sea. The hotel opens onto a sandy beach with sun loungers and parasols, so the route from room to swim is refreshingly uncomplicated.

Pefkohori town centre is about 2 miles away. That keeps the hotel within reach of the resort's shops, tavernas and evening activity while leaving the property as a self-contained place to return to. Thessaloniki Airport is about 65 miles away by road.

The coast is the immediate feature here: beach access is direct, and a free beach transfer is also listed among the services. The hotel can arrange vehicle hire and excursions, including boat trips, islands, waterfalls, markets and snorkelling outings.

The practical details are well suited to a day spent outdoors. Air conditioning helps when you return warm and salt-streaked, while a fridge gives you somewhere to keep water cold. Rooms also have a shower, hairdryer, wardrobe, toiletries, cable television and mosquito netting; private bathrooms are part of the accommodation offer.

For two people who prefer separate beds, the standard twin room is the obvious fit. Travelling with more space in mind, the family room and superior triple room are the categories to look at first, rather than trying to make a compact double do several people's work. The room cards below give the exact sleeping arrangements and occupancy for each option.

A 24-hour reception, lift and luggage storage make the practical side of arrival easier, particularly if your room is not ready when you reach the hotel. The property is non-smoking, and accessible facilities and wheelchair access are listed among the general services.

Port Marina Restaurant serves Greek cuisine across breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is a buffet, with service beginning at 07:00, and the restaurant's stated service periods run through the morning, midday and evening. Dinner is listed from 19:00 to 21:30, which gives you a sensible window for eating rather than forcing the evening to run by the clock.

The meal plan can be either half-board or all-inclusive, depending on the booking selected. The exact meals included belong to the individual booking terms, so this is one detail worth checking before you commit; the same hotel can feel rather different when the evening meal is already covered.

There are two bars. The Pool Bar keeps drinks close to the outdoor swimming pool, while the Main Bar provides the other place to sit with a drink when the sun has finally stopped doing its work. A café is also available, and Wi-Fi is free in the common areas.

The outdoor pool is the obvious alternative to the sea, with pool facilities and a pool bar close at hand. The property also has a separate children's pool, while the sandy beach brings loungers and parasols into the day's simple equation. There is no need to turn a non-diving day into an expedition unless you want to.

For a little movement, the gym and fitness equipment provide an indoor option, and table tennis supplies the sort of low-stakes competition that can become surprisingly serious after lunch. The garden, terrace and sun terrace give you places to sit outside when you have finished with the water but are not ready for dinner.

The hotel can help arrange cultural outings and excursions. The choices listed include boat trips, islands, waterfalls, markets and snorkelling, so a rest day can mean either a slow morning by the pool or a look at more of Halkidiki without having to organise every connection yourself.

Airport transfers are available, and the hotel also offers car hire, luggage storage, laundry, pressing, a safe at reception and concierge assistance. Free parking is available, which is useful if you are exploring Halkidiki by car. An on-site infirmary and a doctor on request add a practical safety net.

Check-in is listed from 14:00, with booking details giving an arrival window of 15:00 to 23:00. Check-out is at 12:00 or 11:00. Early arrival and late departure are available on request.

Reception operates around the clock, and the lift serves the two-storey property. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted, as well as cash. Electricity is 230 volts with Type C and Type F sockets, the familiar European arrangement.

The hotel has no named environmental certification or published sustainability programme to add to the booking decision. Its practical services include waste-free basics such as laundry facilities and an on-site infirmary, but the property does not publish specific commitments on energy, water or environmental management.