Summer Senses Luxury Resort

We had a really lovely stay at Summer Senses. The ambience is definitely 5* and there always seems to be someone on hand to help you at all times. The stand outs for us were our sea view room with beautiful terrace where we were able to watch a few sunrises, the beautiful view and setting by the pool with very comfortable lounge chairs, and the breakfast which seemed to have everything, but also allowed you to order from an a la carte menu in case you wanted more. All of these things made our stay incredible, but just wanted to note down a few things and tips for travelers looking to stay here. Note, the hotel is slightly off the beaten track and offered a very expensive transfer service from the port (€45), which we declined and decided to take the bus, which is a great option if you have the time and - bonus - you can load your luggage underneath. The bus ran from the port and dropped us right outside the hotel (Punda Beach bus stop). The buses run fairly regularly from Punda Beach to Nauossa, Lefkes, and Parikia (port) - Alexandra at reception was especially helpful with helping to print the schedule for us. Buy a few tickets ahead of time to and from various destinations so you have them on hand, you cannot buy on the bus. They are around €2-3 each way. There are great options for food around the area with Piso Livadi nearby (20 min walk, 5 min cab). The hotel dinner looked a little too quiet when we walked through it, though this could be the time of year we visited, which was just at the end of August. The direct beach for the hotel include beach clubs Punda Coast and Viva Punda, both of which looked like they were trying to be Mykonos party day clubs - completely not our vibe (€15-25 for sun beds each), so would either recommend hanging by the lovely tranquil pools or opting for a slightly longer walk to the beaches near Catcus Bar. Note, the hotel has a lot of ‘rules’ including not taking anything from breakfast and no consuming of outside food or beverages. I could maybe understand this around the pool, etc, but we had a bottle of champagne we brought to celebrate and drink on the terrace and after the warning we didn’t dare chill it or open it for fear we’d receive some sort of fine. This was the only thing that seemed outside of the 5* hotels we are used to, where they just want you to have the best time possible. We also didn’t have any milk supplied with the in-room Nespresso coffee and when I enquired about it they said we could order some from room service. We didn’t do this since we figured we would likely be charged. They even have black face towels which they tell you to use to remove your makeup, which is fair, but also lolz. Although the gym was small, it had everything we needed - two treadmills, some bikes, weights, kettlebells, benches, a rowing machine, yoga/stretching mats. I had the Olivo spa treatment with Vicky, which consisted of a scrub and massage and omg it was incredible. I am not frequently impressed b

This was my family’s second summer at this resort, but my first. I absolutely loved our stay here and honestly couldn’t recommend it more. The staff are so kind and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Peter the Concierge is brilliant! ALL the ladies on the front desk are fantastic. George the Guest Experience Manager is wonderful and along with the rest of the team make you feel so welcome. The All important breakfast in my opinion is simple but spot on. Perhaps a few more menu items would be good but all super fresh and delicious. A mention also to Cristina in the restaurant. Very kind, professional and faultless menu knowledge. The rooms are spotless and turn down is very efficient. Close to beaches, a short walk or drive to sweet towns and restaurants and a fabulous spot to base yourself for exploring the island of Paros. We highly recommend.