“Expect the best.... and you'll get a whole lot more!!!”
My Fiancee and I visited Agios Ioannis for a week between 13 May - 20 May 2011, as we are getting married there in July 2012.
We were picked up at the Airport by Tom, our Wedding Planner. The drive from the Airport to the Hotel took about an hour and a quarter, but it didn't feel that long at all. Probably because we were constantly looking out of the windows at the spectacular view!! Honestly, there are no words to describe the breath-taking natural beauty of the area - it has to be seen to be believed!!!
Agios Ioannis is a gorgeous little village with some lovely Bars and Restaurants. (I would recommend Orea Ammoundia (on Papa Nero Beach), Remezzo, Akti, and Akrogiali). The resort is immaculate, the beach is stunning, and the sea is the most beautiful shade of blue & Turquoise!!
When we arrived at the Hotel, we were greeted by Dimitris, and shown to our room. We stayed in a recently refurbished Executive room. The room was spotless!! There was plenty of storage, and the bathroom was phenomenal!! When you went onto the (huge) balcony, you could actually hear the waves breaking on the beach!! There was nothing better than a glass of wine on the balcony listening to the sea after a hard day's wedding planning!!! We were lucky enough to be given a guided tour of the Hotel, and the rest of the rooms were all lovely!! If you are lucky enough to stay in one of the superior rooms, then you will get wake up every morning with a view that will make you wonder whether you are still dreaming!!
The hotel itself is wonderful, as are Dimitris and the rest of the Hotel staff. They are all so friendly and welcoming - we were made to feel like part of the family, or long time friends rather than guests!! Also, all of the people that we met during our trip were the same. It was a refreshing change to find people who were genuinly friendly as opposed to the fakeness you get from Hotels and Restaurants in resorts in other countries.
The breakfast in the hotel is really good too, with a nice variety!! Perfect way to start the day!!
In short, this hotel is amazing!! In fact, it is so amazing that when we get married in Agios Ioannis next year, we have booked the whole hotel out for our guests!!
Prepare to have your expectations blown out of the water!!
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