If there were medals dished out for friendliness, the Kalidon Panorama would win the gold hands down. Warm and welcoming, the staff here go out of their way to make guests feel at home. The setting also gets a big thumbs up. Sitting on a cushiony green hillside, it looks down over a perfect blue bay, with views that stretch as far as Turkey. There’s a never ending woods on the doorstep, which makes great walking territory. And to reach Lemonakia beach, it’s about a ten minute stroll or a hop on the hotel’s minibus. It’s the same story for getting into Kokkari village, too. Of course, that’s all if you want to move at all. Taking pride of place in the hotel grounds is the triangular-shaped swimming pool. Sunk into a smart terrace, it’s bordered by wooden sunbeds, white parasols and is as serene as they come. There’s also an alfresco snack bar with comfy wicker chairs and plenty of shady spots. And from wherever you are out here, the hotel is designed to make the most of the gorgeous views. They really do steal the show. There are also few activities laid on out here like table tennis and garden chess. You can hire bicycles as well. The Kalidon Panorama is fairly dinky as far as hotels go, but it’s got everything you need. In fact, from the moment you step into the elegant lobby you’ll know you made the right choice. With its art deco-style flooring, squishy sofas and vases of fresh flowers, it sets the scene for the rest of the hotel. There’s a lovely dining room which spills out onto a terrace and serves delicious Greek and international cuisine. And the bedrooms, though fairly compact, are tastefully furnished in neutral colour schemes and come with satellite TV, air-conditioning and balconies with sea or garden views.

Swimming pool

Swimming pool with breathtaking views
Beautiful terrace area overlooking Kokkari resort
Wooden sunbeds and umbrellas surround the terrace
Pool bar serving snacks

Meals

International buffet breakfast
Combination of buffet and waiter service
Snack bar is open daily from 10:30 to 18:30 hours

Activities

Table tennis
Garden chess
Bicycles are available to hire
Lounge bar area with TV

Location

500m to Lemonakia Beach
1km to centre of Kokkari
700m to nearest tavernas, shops, bar and supermarket
Hotel shuttle bus runs 8 times a day to Kokkari resort centre and nearby beaches

Room facilities

2 beds
Telephone
Satellite TV
Hairdryer
Minibar
Safety deposit box
Air-conditioning, July/Aug

No. of rooms
34

No. of lifts
None

Other facilities

Souvenir shop
24-hour reception
Money exchange
Safety deposit box
Room service available on request

Official rating
B

Extra local charges
Some facilities may incur extra local charges