Name: Hotel Simeon
Address: Metamórfosis, Metamorfosi, 63083, Greece, Metamórfosis, Macedonia, 63083, Greece
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $103 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

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Hotel Hotel Simeon

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The only thing that I really liked about this place was the breakfast. They had a really wide variety in the open buffet, nice fresh food, enough seating for people. I haven't used them but the pools looked clean as well. The room was clean overall.

A, Turkey

Swimming pool was nice. We had a great time with my son there.

Yani, Bulgaria

The facility was closed to the other beaches. The pools were nice.

Gabriel, Romania

Everything was perfect. We want to say thanks to kindness for your animator Milica.

Blagoja, North Macedonia

We stayed at hotel Simeon for 3 nights. We had an amazing vacation. The staff was very helpful and we didn't miss anything. The food was varied. I reccomend it!!!

Niyavalenti, Bulgaria

Hotel, room, pool, food and people are amazing.. thanks for all!

Irena, North Macedonia

Spotless clean room with a pool/sea view (our room 622/2nd floor) Very nice meals (breakfast+dinner) at a minimal/zen restaurant. Hope come back soon...

Dimitris, Greece

The pools were great, very clean and always free. Friendly staff. The room was very clean. Parking available. Tomatoes, cucumber and other vegetables present at all meals. Also fresh fruits and fish at every dinner.

Bogdan, Romania

Super friendly and super helpful staff. The rooms are spacious enough and clean. They are two really good pool areas with really nice sunbeds and umbrellas. Food is good and they try to improve it even during your stay considering your comments and suggestions.

Mite, North Macedonia

The room was roomy, the view was excellent. The staff were helpful and friendly, particularly the manager and the pool bar barman, George. The facilities around the 2 pools, recliners, parasols etc., were very good.

James, Ireland

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“The only thing that I really liked about this place was the breakfast. They had a really wide variety in the open buffet, nice fresh food, enough seating for people. ”

A Turkey
“Swimming pool was nice. We had a great time with my son there.”

Yani Bulgaria
“The facility was closed to the other beaches. The pools were nice.”

Gabriel Romania
“Everything was perfect. We want to say thanks to kindness for your animator Milica.”

Blagoja North Macedonia
“We stayed at hotel Simeon for 3 nights. We had an amazing vacation. The staff was very helpful and we didn't miss anything. The food was varied. I reccomend it!!!”

Niyavalenti Bulgaria
“Hotel, room, pool, food and people are amazing.. thanks for all!”

Irena North Macedonia
“Spotless clean room with a pool/sea view (our room 622/2nd floor) Very nice meals (breakfast+dinner) at a minimal/zen restaurant. Hope come back soon...”

Dimitris Greece
“The pools were great, very clean and always free. Friendly staff. The room was very clean. Parking available. Tomatoes, cucumber and other vegetables present at all meals. ”

Bogdan Romania
“Super friendly and super helpful staff. The rooms are spacious enough and clean. They are two really good pool areas with really nice sunbeds and umbrellas. ”

Mite North Macedonia
“The room was roomy, the view was excellent. The staff were helpful and friendly, particularly the manager and the pool bar barman, George. ”

James Ireland

Featuring 2 pools, a pool bar and a snack bar, Hotel Simeon is located in Metamorfosi Village of Sithonia, just 250 feet from the sandy beach. Set amid a palm-tree garden, the property offers accommodations with a balcony overlooking the pool or the garden.

The air-conditioned rooms of Simeon are fitted with tiled floors and wooden furnishings. Bright and airy, each unit has a satellite TV, a safe and a fridge. The private bathroom is stocked with a hairdryer.

Guests can taste Greek and Mediterranean dishes at the on-site restaurant, while thematic Greek nights with live music are held once per week. The poolside snack bar serves refreshing drinks, fresh juices and light snacks throughout the day. Restaurants and super markets can be found within a short walk.

Hotel Simeon is located 50 mi from Thessaloniki International Airport and 62 mi from the center of Thessaloniki. Nikiti Village is at 4.3 mi, while Neos Marmaras is 16 mi away. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas and free private parking is possible.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.

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Continental, Buffet

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Free private parking available at the hotel

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An Inside Look at Hotel Simeon

Hotel Simeon We are a family hotel in Metamorfosi who are renowned for our level of hospitality. We have created a unique holiday destination in the best are of Halkidiki - Sithonia embraced by the Toroneos bay. The comfortable and fully equipped rooms have been recently renovated. They reflect our love and attention to detail meaning that you feel calm and relaxed.

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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38.8 miles

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“Lets start with staff. Everyone was very helpful, especially lobby personnel. Room was big enough for 3-4 days stay. If you are staying for long you can choose ...”

Onur

Turkey

9.1

“It was close to the beautiful Sithonia beaches. Perfect pools for enjoying with kids, bar on the pool have everything that you need. Good food and restorant stu...”

Nenad

Serbia

9.5

“The hotel has two very nice pools,our daughter just loved it.The water was clear,and they open the pools at 10a.m. so although we had a lovely pool view we coul...”

Biljana

North Macedonia

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Food: Mediterranean

Menu: Buffet

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2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 2 years	Can use a crib when requested or an existing bed	FREE
3 - 12 years	Can use an existing bed	FREE

The maximum number of cribs and children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

No extra beds are available

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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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License number: 0938K013A0747800

“The only thing that I really liked about this place was the breakfast. They had a really wide variety in the open buffet, nice fresh food, enough seating for people. I haven't used them but the pools looked clean as well. The room was clean overall.”

“The pools were great, very clean and always free. Friendly staff. The room was very clean. Parking available. Tomatoes, cucumber and other vegetables present at all meals. Also fresh fruits and fish at every dinner.”

Bogdan

Romania

“Super friendly and super helpful staff. The rooms are spacious enough and clean. They are two really good pool areas with really nice sunbeds and umbrellas. Food is good and they try to improve it even during your stay considering your comments and suggestions.”

Mite

“The room was roomy, the view was excellent. The staff were helpful and friendly, particularly the manager and the pool bar barman, George. The facilities around the 2 pools, recliners, parasols etc., were very good.”

James

Ireland

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Reviewed: June 19, 2019

Gabriel
Romania
4.2

Disappointing
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Comfort Triple Room (2 adults + 1 child)
- • Stayed 5 nights
The room was bad smell of moisture, plenty of mosquito and small fly. The room was really small.
The facility was closed to the other beaches. The pools were nice.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: May 27, 2019

Blagoja
North Macedonia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was perfect. We want to say thanks to kindness for your animator Milica.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 27, 2019

NIyavalenti
Bulgaria
Age group: 25 – 34
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Comfort Triple Room (2 adults + 1 child)
- • Stayed 3 nights
Тhe bed was old and it creaked.
We stayed at hotel Simeon for 3 nights. We had an amazing vacation. The staff was very helpful and we didn't miss anything. The food was varied. I reccomend it!!!

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 26, 2019

Irena
North Macedonia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hotel, room, pool, food and people are amazing.. thanks for all!

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 14, 2019

Anonymous
Bulgaria
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Only greec television. Lacking indoor loundge area with big TV
Great 2 outside pools and bars. Big restaurant

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 6, 2019

Dimitris
Greece

14 helpful votes
7.9

“Relaxed Weekend”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Recomended for relaxed vacations near the beach !
Spotless clean room with a pool/sea view (our room 622/2nd floor) Very nice meals (breakfast+dinner) at a minimal/zen restaurant. Hope come back soon...

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 3, 2019

fiskardo
Bulgaria
Age group: 35 – 44

4 helpful votes
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
very thin wall, we clearly understand all alcoholic Russian idiots.
very clean, helpful staff,

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: September 22, 2018

Bogdan
Romania

2 helpful votes
5.0

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
This is a family hotel, it is absolutely not suitable for couples. All day long you can hear at least 5-10 kids being very loud everywhere (room, pool, restaurant). The room: old and broken furniture (broken bed, broken wardrobe doors) , the mattresses very uncomfortable. The AC smelled like mold, and because you can't use the AC if you open the balcony door even 1 inch you have to choose between being hot or breathing the mold. Also, there was no mosquito net at the balcony door and none of the outlets were working when the balcony door was opened/ when you weren't in the room. The bathroom was very small. Breakfast: the coffee was undrinkable, the omelette was soaked in oil and did not have a good taste. Only one morning they had fried eggs. Dinner: was decent to mediocre, only one night they had a great souflaki. No water at dinner, very crowded restaurant. They say there is a private beach but I think it is a secret beach because we didn't find any.
The pools were great, very clean and always free. Friendly staff. The room was very clean. Parking available. Tomatoes, cucumber and other vegetables present at all meals. Also fresh fruits and fish at every dinner.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 21, 2018

Mite Kuzevski
North Macedonia
Age group: 35 – 44

4 helpful votes
8.8

“Excellent and friendly staff will make you stay in this hotel great”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
One downside of this hotel is that the beach which is really close to the property, only 100 meters away, is not well maintained and there is no bar although there is bar beach near but is belonging to another hotel. The sea is not clean and there are a lot of rocks and stones in the see with sand felling like a mud when you step on it. Anyway, in just few minutes drive or in 5KM you can find really nice beaches.
Super friendly and super helpful staff. The rooms are spacious enough and clean. They are two really good pool areas with really nice sunbeds and umbrellas. Food is good and they try to improve it even during your stay considering your comments and suggestions.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 17, 2018

Marina
North Macedonia
8.3

Very Good
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Poor wi-fi signal everywhere
Good brekfast and friendly staff

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 16, 2018

James
Ireland

1 helpful vote
8.3

“Pleasant place to stay!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
As our party are all in our 60's the lack of lifts affected us badly. As with all buffets the food was a bit samey, particularly the dinners. You would have to like young children as there were quite a lot of young families staying there.
The room was roomy, the view was excellent. The staff were helpful and friendly, particularly the manager and the pool bar barman, George. The facilities around the 2 pools, recliners, parasols etc., were very good.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 16, 2018

Dumitru
Moldova
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The facilities

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 15, 2018

Mihaita Daniliuc
Romania
Age group: 25 – 34

4 helpful votes
7.5

“Pleasant stay with some small down sides”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
The pictures don't do justice to the room size. It was small and poorly designed. Bathroom was awfully small, especially the shower. Very bad curtain! The fridge in the room is very noisy, being placed inside a cabinet, makes a lot of heat and keeps running because of that. The balcony has glass panels which let everyone see what you're doing from downstairs. The beach in Metamorfosis is awful, not even worth spending time there. The hotel rents sun beds for 4 EUR/ day. If you drive there or rent a car, the nice beaches are about 20km away. (Google Lagonisi beach and the surrounding areas) WI-FI IS AWFUL, Bad speed, keeps disconnecting, very bad performance for the size of the complex and the people count.
The hotel is in a quiet area, plenty of parking spaces. Bed was nice and confortable, the food was great, plenty of it as well. Large balcony with chairs and a table. We had room 422 which is on the street, right next to the reception. There are two nice pools, one up to 255cm and the other 160cm deep. Any problems we had were fixed right away without issues. (broken shower support when we got there, requested a double bed instead of twin). Room was cleaned daily and the sheets were changed once, the entire week we were there. Clean towels every time. If you get half board and want to have a great lunch, you must go to the Vasilis Taverna, ~300m away from the hotel and try the Seafood Saganaki dish and the Mussel Saganaki one. AMAZING

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 14, 2018

Gyula
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Two swimming pools and close to the sea side.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: September 10, 2018

A
Turkey

3 helpful votes
5.8

“Good For a Short Stay For Families”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I haven't noticed this place would be so packed with kids. This made the whole place a bit too noisy for my preference. It could be a nice preference for families but the atmosphere is not very good for a young couple. The room was really small, it is OK for a short stay but you'd feel suffocated if you'd stay here more than 2 nights. Also the beds were not very comfy too. There aren't many restaurants in the walking distance and we didn't really like the ones around. The beach that is right across the hotel was by far the worst one I have seen in Sithonia, but there are many good ones in the driving distance so I'd say avoid the nearest and go a bit further. It is OK for the value but I'd say not the best option in the area.
The only thing that I really liked about this place was the breakfast. They had a really wide variety in the open buffet, nice fresh food, enough seating for people. I haven't used them but the pools looked clean as well. The room was clean overall.

Stayed in August 2018

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	Double or Twin Room 3 twin beds or 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking This spacious, air-conditioned room opens out to a furnished balcony with views over the Aegean Sea, the garden or the street. Just 230 feet from the sandy beach, it features a fridge, a satellite TV, safe and a hairdryer. Please note that this room cannot accommodate children older than two years old. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Toilet • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Pool view • Mountain view • City view • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Baby safety gates Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Flexible Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed or 3 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking Please note that the room and bed type will be allocated at check-in according to availability. Guests may be asked to change rooms during the stay, and room types may vary. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Toilet • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Pool view • Mountain view • City view • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Baby safety gates Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Comfort Triple Room 3 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking Rooms are 22 square yards. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Toilet • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Pool view • Mountain view • City view • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Baby safety gates Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Comfort Triple Room (2 adults + 1 child) 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking This triple room has a balcony, tile/marble floor and air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Toilet • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Pool view • Mountain view • City view • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Baby safety gates • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 5	Two-Bedroom Suite Living room: 1 sofa bed Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking Room Facilities: • Bathtub • Air conditioning • Balcony • Flat-screen TV • View • Electric kettle Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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