Mitsis Alexander the Great Hotel

The position of this hotel is stunning with wonderful views over the sea. The staff are excellent, the food is a good level for a buffet and I could always find plenty to eat. The bars are excellent for drinks and food. Some of the evening bands were to my taste some not. The pool was great, perfectly clean and never too busy. The gardens were lovely. There were downsides though - our room needed upgrading. There were never enough loungers and umbrellas on the beach - this needs to be managed better as the beach is the reason most people come to this hotel so to only get a place after 5pm except one day was not good enough. To get to the beach is either a steep road or a lot of steps with no handrail. If you have a mobility issue and want to use the beach you will struggle. All in all we enjoyed ourselves but it could be much better with upgraded rooms, the lift to the beach reinstated and the beach lounger situation managed better. You have such an asset with the position and the staff so it would be a pity to not make those changes to make it a truly excellent hotel.

Sorry for the long review but I need to be fair and there’s a bit to say. If you arrive after 9:30pm you will be given a small ham and cheese roll in a paper bag. There are no snacks (whatsoever) available after 9:30 when the canteen shuts. Do not arrive hungry. The beach and sea are fabulous. The water depth increases gradually and it is perfect for supervised children to play in. The beach sun loungers are simple but comfortable enough and easy to move into shade under the fixed sun shades. They are free of charge but there aren’t always enough to go round so get there before 10:00 to have a reasonable chance. Before 09:00 if you want close to the sea. The beach bar staff are very friendly and work very hard to serve customers quickly. They serve good measures and the alcohol is certainly NOT watered down. If you are particularly unfit or infirm the beach may be difficult to get to and from. See photos. There is a road down but this may also get you very out of breath returning to the hotel. The only toilets on the beach are portable plastic ones which were mainly clean and useable. If you want the proper toilets you have to take the 166 steps or Road back up the hill. We did see a few disabled people being collected in golf buggies. The hotel staff are lovely and work hard to accommodate your needs. The hotel grounds are on par with the beach (beautiful) and well kept. The hotel is however old (circa 1970’s) and sound transmission can be a problem. If you are a light sleeper good earplugs are a must. Smoking neighbours on adjacent balconies can also be a problem depending on your viewpoint. The rooms are slowly being renovated but we had an older room which was basic but comfortable, we had a 10 day stay and had one fresh change of bedding. Room staff are friendly and professional. The evening entertainment was provided by musician’s and was quite good, sadly the main bar area is way too small and many guests are left to seek seating elsewhere when they would clearly wish to watch the entertainment. The bar is small and getting drinks can be chaotic. All alcohol is cheap and top brands are not available. Having said that, it was okay and they are far from tight on the measures. The canteen really does need a rethink or re-design. All food and drink is self serve which is fine but it can take a fair while queuing to get what you want and then you find that your table has been cleared and given to someone else, there is nothing particularly great about the food, It’s very much the same each day but the salad and fruit is fresh and some of the meat dishes quite nice but it’s best to keep expectations on the lower side. Again though, staff are lovely. We are non fussy people and luckily quite fit with good ear plugs. Consequently we had a very nice time and will Likely return in a few years when Mitsis hopefully put their own stamp their newly acquired hotel. I’ve given three stars but would probably stretch to 3.5. Taxis are very reasonable

First of all I don’t understand the negative comments. The beach is beautiful, room is big enough, food is good as well. I would always like to come back, it’s one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen, with crystal clear turquoise water. The hotel has lush green forests around and beautiful flowers around. Only downer maybe was the limited number of cocktails variants for me, maybe the hotel can include some classic cocktails like pina colada and cosmopolitan in the bar menu!

After reading earlier reviews I was worried about how good this hotel would be, but we had a lovely time. It's clear that improvements have been made. Beautifully kept grounds and beach, basic but comfortable rooms. Shower temperature is unpredictable but not a huge issue. We were on the all inclusive package and didn't have to pay extra for beach loungers, towels etc. As mentioned in older reviews. Food was okay for breakfast and lunch but we preferred to eat in Afytos at night which has lots of lovely restaurants. Overall a good experience and perfect for switching off and relaxing on the beach.