Best for
Families have a kids' club and crèche for younger guests, alongside baking classes available to both adults and children.
Best for
Families have a kids' club and crèche for younger guests, alongside baking classes available to both adults and children.
What makes it special
Book a tasting at The Noble House to explore the wine collection with a sommelier, rather than simply choosing from a list.
Room to consider
The Mediterranean Suite includes two bathrooms and occupies the top floor, a useful choice for couples who prefer separate morning routines.
Insider tip
Reserve a beach cabana before arrival if privacy matters; these have their own stretch of sand, beyond the standard lounger setup.
Free membership gives you access to preferred rates, exclusive benefits and current promotions for your stay.
The Danai is a family-run beachfront hotel in Halkidiki, Greece, with gardens above the Aegean Sea. Founded by Danai and Otto Riefenstahl in 1976, the property still reflects the family's personal approach to its interiors. Its 56 suites and villas have individual designs, with marble, art and outdoor living spaces running through the estate. Previously known as Danai Beach Resort & Villas, it brings together a sandy shoreline, private pool accommodation and three open-air restaurants.
The Danai Suite is a luxurious space that combines a bedroom and living area. It features a beautiful marble fireplace that stands out among the...
The Deluxe Junior Suite offers a spacious living and bedroom area with exquisite custom furniture. The suite features a luxurious marble bathroom, some with a...
Introducing the elegant 2 Bedroom Suite, a spacious and luxurious haven designed to comfortably accommodate four individuals. This suite is a perfect choice for those...
The Panorama Sea View Suite offers stunning views of the resort's surroundings, including lush gardens, a hilltop chapel, and the gentle waves of the Aegean...
This Suite offers a delightful blend of comfort and spaciousness, perfect for a relaxing stay. It features larger living and bedroom areas, providing ample room...
The 2 Bedroom Executive Suite is perfect for families and guests seeking spacious accommodations. With a sea view, this 120 sqm suite offers two beautifully...
The Pool Suite is an ideal choice for a romantic getaway. It offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea, accessible through a wall of glass...
The Mediterranean Suite is a luxurious and spacious room that offers breathtaking views of the hotel and the Mediterranean Sea. With its majestic floor to...
Experience stunning sea views from this Seafront Penthouse Suite. The suite is located on the top floor of a single-storey home, just a few meters...
The 2 Bedroom Panorama Suite is a spacious and luxurious corner suite. Located on the highest floor, it offers breathtaking sea views and a large...
The Executive Pool Suite offers an elegant and lovely experience with a direct sea view. It features a separate bedroom and living room areas, a...
The Honeymoon Executive Pool Suite offers a perfect retreat for newlyweds. The bedroom boasts soothing ocean blue tones and a beautiful handmade bed adorned with...
The 2 Bedroom Pool Suite offers a private garden with a heated pool and a serene sea view. The spacious bed and living rooms are...
Danai Villa With direct Sea View offers stunning Mediterranean vistas from its private terrace and infinity pool. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom villa sits on a hillside...
The Green Pearl Villa, boasting a direct sea view, stands as the newest addition to a luxurious collection. It exudes an atmosphere of class, luxury,...
The 2 Bedroom Mandarin Villa offers a direct sea view and exudes elegance. It features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, adorned with luxurious amenities. Inside,...
The 3 Bedroom Blue Riviera Villa is a luxurious retreat that offers three exquisite bedrooms and breathtaking sea views. Spread across 450 square meters, this...
This magnificent 4-bedroom white villa offers a breathtaking view of the sea. It is a grand two-story mansion that boasts immense size and luxury. Inside,...
The Villa of Greek Riviera is a breathtaking two-story villa with direct sea views. It offers a luxurious and secluded experience, resembling a castle. With...
The Junior Suite offers a stylish and relaxing space for guests. It features a bedroom, seating area, and a balcony or terrace with outdoor seating....
Deluxe Junior Suites measure 35 to 40 square meters and accommodate two guests. A combined bedroom and sitting area opens onto a furnished balcony or terrace, with views of either the gardens or the sea. Custom furniture and marble bathrooms give these smaller suites their character; the WC is separate. Acqua di Parma toiletries, a Nespresso machine and a Bose music system are provided, while pillows and mattresses can be requested to suit individual preferences.
For two bedrooms, the Executive Two Bedroom Suite has 120 square meters for four guests. The Two Bedroom Pool Suite measures 108 square meters and accommodates up to five, with a private pool and garden.
The Pool Suite has 60 square meters and accommodates up to three guests on the ground floor. Glass doors connect the bedroom and sitting area to a garden and furnished terrace, where a private heated outdoor pool faces the sea across vines. A pool safety fence can be requested for this category, along with a cot, highchair or stroller.
The Mandarin Villa has three bedrooms and three bathrooms across two levels, with space for up to seven guests. Two bedrooms share the upper level with the living space. The third bedroom is on the ground floor, reached by its own entrance or via the terrace, without an internal connection upstairs. A kitchen with an induction hob, dishwasher and full fridge-freezer accompanies the living and dining room. Outside, a marble terrace unfolds over two levels around an infinity pool and a summer Jacuzzi.
The White Villa has four bedrooms and four bathrooms for up to nine guests. Full-height windows bring the seascape into the living room, where art forms part of the interiors. There is a kitchen, while outdoor dining and sitting areas occupy a two-level marble terrace beside the infinity pool and summer Jacuzzi. Here, too, the ground-floor bedroom is accessed separately or from the terrace. The other bedrooms are upstairs.
Anithos serves Greek cooking beside the beach, with fish, seafood and barbecue at lunch and dinner. Its upper level uses white and cream-colored wood, while the lower terrace puts tables close to the water. The menu includes vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. A children's menu and highchairs are available, making this a straightforward address for a family meal.
Andromeda serves modern Mediterranean food at dinner on its marble terrace beneath the pines. An open-plan dining hall has full-height windows facing the sea. Alongside the a la carte dishes, there is a five-course dinner menu that changes daily. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices are available, as are a children's menu and highchairs. The Philosophy Bar serves cocktails and daytime snacks by the waterfront, and room service runs around the clock.
At The Squirrel, five tables sit among red marble, original art and pine trees above the Aegean. Chef Vasilis Mouratidis prepares a multicourse menu, with pescatarian choices available. The restaurant opens for dinner except on Mondays, and reservations are required. Children are not admitted to this restaurant.
Breakfast combines a buffet of home-baked goods with cooked-to-order dishes, served until 11 a.m. The Bakery House supplies the bread and pastries, as well as homemade chocolate for the minibars. Its shop sells cookies, jams and other baked goods, and Danish pastry specials change daily during breakfast. Adults and children can join baking classes by advance arrangement, while the pastry team takes orders for cakes and special requests.
The Noble House holds more than 1,700 wine labels. Its 1,500-square-meter complex contains a 130-meter-long cellar and bottle museum, with a separate room devoted to ripening cheese. Sandstone walls, ivy and bougainvillea frame the building, while the terrace overlooks vines and the sea. Guided visits, tastings and masterclasses can be arranged in advance.
The beach runs for 300 meters, with loungers, umbrellas and food and drink service on the sand. Daybeds have a double bed and terrace, while the rope-design cabanas combine a bed with a sofa lounge; both can be reserved. At one end, the Royal Cabana has a swinging bed, sitting and dining areas, and its own shower. The water-sports station arranges kayaking, canoeing, water-skiing, SeaBobs and diving. Between swims, the beach team serves drinks and snacks, brings cold towels and cleans guests' sunglasses.
The spa, wellness and fitness area covers 900 square meters. It contains a classic sauna, an infrared salt sauna, a hammam and experience showers. Treatment rooms accommodate both individual guests and couples, with Ayurvedic, Thai and Shiatsu treatments among the choices. Beauty care and a hair salon are also available. The gym uses Technogym equipment with on-screen training.
The kids' club and crèche has three age groups: Tiny Tots for four months to two years, Little Stars for ages two to four, and Junior Club for ages five to 12. A multilingual team leads the activities. The grounds include a shaded, fenced garden with a playground and a clubhouse, while the nursery has toys and beds for afternoon naps. Babysitting and swimming lessons can be booked in advance for an additional charge.
The hotel's yachting company operates The Bird, The Blue Bird and Birdie. Its suggested routes follow the Sithonia coast to Kelifos Island or take in Mount Athos from the sea. Longer, multiday voyages reach the Sporades, including Skiathos and Skopelos. Snorkeling equipment and SeaBobs feature on the Sithonia outings, with stops to explore the coves along the coast.
The Danai is in Nikiti on Sithonia, one of Halkidiki's peninsulas. Thessaloniki Airport is the main arrival point, approximately 84 kilometers from the hotel. The onward journey is by road to the coast.
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes are available on the beach menu, making a day by the sea easier with dietary preferences.
The Squirrel has just five tables, giving a special dinner a small dining-room setting with open views across the Aegean.
The spa has rooms for couples' massages, so guests can share treatment time instead of arranging separate appointments during their holiday.
NIKITI SITHONIA HALKIDIKI
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The best time to stay at Danai is from late May to early October, when the private beach, open-air restaurants, terraces, and Aegean setting are at their best. June and September are especially attractive for warm weather with a calmer atmosphere than peak August. July and August bring the liveliest summer mood and warmest sea conditions, but also the highest demand. For couples and travellers seeking quiet luxury, early summer and early autumn are often the most rewarding periods.
Thessaloniki Airport is the best airport for Danai Beach Resort and Villas. The resort is on Halkidiki's Sithonia peninsula, and the usual arrival route is by road from Thessaloniki. This makes Danai easier to reach than many Greek island resorts that require ferry connections or domestic flights. The transfer is still long enough that a private car is the most comfortable choice. For luxury travellers, it is worth arranging a smooth arrival so the first impression is the coast and the resort, not logistics.
Yes. Danai has spa and fitness facilities that support a slower wellness-focused stay. The spa is best used as part of the overall resort rhythm: beach, treatment, lunch by the sea, and a quiet evening rather than a packed sightseeing schedule. The resort also offers leisure facilities such as pools, fitness, tennis, and watersports, depending on season and availability. This gives guests enough to do without changing the hotel's calm character.
Yes, Danai can be very good for families who want a calm, high-end beach holiday. The villas, two-bedroom suites, private beach, and gentle resort layout make it practical for families who prefer privacy and comfort over a large entertainment programme. It is not the same as a big family resort with constant organised activities. Danai is better for families who want an elegant, quieter setting where children can enjoy the beach while adults still feel they are in a sophisticated luxury hotel.
Yes. The Squirrel is worth reserving if you want Danai's most exclusive dining experience. It has only five tables, which makes it one of the most intimate fine-dining settings in Greece. The small scale is the point: this is a quiet, highly personal dinner rather than a large hotel restaurant. It is best for honeymoons, anniversaries, and guests who care about food as part of the travel experience. Because the restaurant is so small, advance planning matters.
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