Pnoe Breathing Life

Excellent service, beautiful property, and excellent food. Employees are always smiling and go above and beyond…had wonderful interactions with Ioanna (restaurant staff/ waitress) and Nikitas (reception) both are such wonderful people who made our experience even more special.

The hotel is a wonderful, tranquil place to stay. The staff are efficient and friendly. The hotel a a peaceful vibe. The food is very good and the breakfast choice is amazing. It is difficult to find anything to criticise - there isn't anything.

We have just returned from a week at Pnoe after being upgraded from the sister hotel Unique Blue, and wow what an amazing time we had! This hotel is absolutely exceptional and deserves all the brilliant reviews it gets. We stayed in the Breeze Double Deluxe room which came with its own private pool. The style and design of the room was beautiful, traditional but also modern, and was a great size. The bed was one of the comfiest we’ve stayed in and came with a pillow menu where you could test the different pillows on offer for free. The outdoor space was big and private, and we loved spending afternoons sunbathing out there. We were part of the all inclusive package having been upgraded from Unique Blue, and although we were initially worried about the options that would be available, we were blown away by the number of options and quality of the food. There are 3 restaurants on site, the main one and a traditional Cretan restaurant being available at no extra cost to all inclusive guests (there’s also a sushi restaurant which we didn’t try), and the food was delicious and exceptional quality. Drinks, including alcohol and cocktails, were also included and were lovely. But the real stand out of our trip was the staff. All of the staff were extremely friendly throughout our stay and we felt like they would do anything for us. We were always greeted and made to feel welcome. A special mention to Ioanna who went above and beyond with her exceptional service - from remembering our coffee orders, to suggesting her favourite foods from the menu. It was little touches like that this that made the experience really special. The reception staff would also transfer us to Unique Blue free of charge so that we could enjoy the experience there too. Also as an LGBT couple it was really nice to see lots of other LGBT couples there which made us feel very welcome. One small thing was that both the private pools and communal pool weren’t heated, so in October were chilly, and to heat would’ve cost €50 per day which we thought was quite steep. But for such a small issue we could overlook it for the brilliant service and beautiful design of this hotel. It’s a lovely retreat and we’d absolutely recommend it to anyone.

A beautiful hotel with excellent facilities and professional staff who go the extra mile to make sure guests have a wonderful experience. I run a gold-rated self-catering business in the UK and could not fault anything here. We travelled with Jet2 but were not all-inclusive, so we ate in the hotel restaurants a couple of times - both were excellent. Breakfast (which was included) is top class. The beach, gardens, reception, pool and restaurant areas are relaxing and well maintained. If you want a quiet break with plenty sun and swimming time, this is a great option. And it's Greece so there are lots of cats hiding in the ornamental grasses if you want to make feline friends. Particular thanks to Cristos, Joannes and Manos in the restaurants and the expert reception team who made our stay truly memorable. Thank you.

We stayed two weeks in a Signature Villa in late September at what’s sold as a luxury, health-focused hotel. With a private pool and five-star promises, we expected paradise. Sadly, it turned out to be a major disappointment. ❌ The airport is extremely close. You hear a plane landing or taking off almost every ten minutes, some so loud it’s unbearable. You might get used to it eventually, but this is definitely not what you want when spending €10,000. There is no peace here – just constant, overwhelming noise. ❌ This hotel has no real beach access. They may claim otherwise because you can walk down to the sea, but there are no sunbeds, towels, or anything that makes it feel like an actual beach. Instead, they drive you to a small, dirty, and very worn-out spot where you can “enjoy” the sea. ❌ The villa pool sits at 21.7°C, freezing cold. You can heat it for €50/day – for just +2°C more... ❌ The queen-size bed in our villa is actually made of two separate mattresses pushed together, so if you try to cuddle, you’ll slide right into the gap between them. ❌ If you don’t book a villa, be aware that your room has almost no privacy. The “fence” is a few thin branches, and everyone walking along the service road - guests and staff – can see straight onto your terrace. Only villas have solid stone walls that actually protect your privacy. ❌ Most disappointing of all, there is simply nothing to do here. Two restaurants, one bar, one public pool – that’s it. We ended up walking the same few meters back and forth for two weeks. The surroundings are depressing, full of abandoned buildings and dirt. This is basically the airport outskirts. If you don’t rent a car, you’re stuck here – imprisoned for your holiday. ⚠️ They advertise themselves as a health hotel, yet their gym is around 30 sqm with only a few machines: one treadmill, one bike, and one stepper. It’s okay but very basic for a place claiming to be “health-focused.” ⚠️ We also tried the spa. The prices are steep – €165 per person for a 75-minute massage – but Vaggelis, the masseur, was exceptional: professional, skilled, and kind. Still, there’s no real relaxation area afterward, and the “private” spa section feels anything but private. The pool is tiny, the sauna wasn’t hot enough, and people constantly walking past the glass corridor ruin any sense of calm. ✅ Our Signature Villa itself is beautiful. The design is stylish, and the digital room experience adds a fun, modern touch. ✅ The food is superb. While the variety doesn’t quite hold up for a two-week stay, the quality, flavor, and creativity are truly five-star. ✅ And the service – the only truly five-star part of this hotel! The staff are warm, attentive, and go out of their way to make up for everything else the hotel gets wrong. Ioanna, Vasilis, Mae, and others deserve real credit for their kindness and professionalism. Pnoe is far from being your luxury holiday. If you’re after a genuine high-end experience, look elsewhere. But if you’re fine spending a week pretending for Instagram that you’ve found paradise – well, this place is perfect for that illusion.