Mandraki Beach Resort - Adults Only

Mandraki Beach Resort is a hidden gem just around the corner from the town. Immersed in simplicity this resort boasts of a quiet cove where the gentle lapping of the waves is music to our ears. They are manned by plesant and wonderful staff and they do take care of you very well. A perfect balance of aesthetics and comfort.

As someone who always swears by the Telegraph where to stay website, I googled Hydra as we were coming to a wedding there and Mandraki did not come up as the place that you’d want to stay to pay homage to Leonard Cohen’s inspiration. Anyway, I took the risk and booked three rooms, one in the seaside suite, one cabin (photo does not do it justice) and the other a beach side villa with a Jacuzzi pool. None disappointed although on arrival, my son whose birthday it was, was upgraded to the Tower suite which has the most amazing sea view. However it does not have access to the Jacuzzi pool which in May is warm, heated and a delightful afternoon attraction for us all and faces west so keeps the sun until it sets. Each room, even my daughter’s cabin had a free mini bar with drinks and snacks included which is very welcoming. The menu at the restaurant which is on the water is not your typical Greek affair so be prepared to come here and be delighted with some amazing flavours. This lunchtime as we prepare to leave the sushi chef has arrived and we will be having fresh sashimi. Hydra is a very special village and Mandraki is down the coast. However the hotel runs a fast boat service literally 3 - 5 minutes max hugging the coast. This runs any time day or night for free so do not be put off that Hydra’s night life is out of reach! I didn’t realise this when I booked it but this to me is a complete bonus. Beach by day and party by night. Mandraki was opened last year for the first time and I hear there was some building work going on. This is now finishing and so peace will return to this protected bay although boats do come in and out with some frequency and I imagine in the summer will be crammed! My husband says why am I writing this review. Simply because I think it deserves it. He says it’s a place you should keep quiet about because once known it will become hard to get a booking. A real gem, not cheap but worth it!

If you are looking for real peace and quiet, a place to be pampered and leave stress behind, then this place is for you. The hotel staff is willing to take good care of you. The rooms are spacious and clean, the food is excellent and the beach is a place where you would love to spend the whole day. The port of Hydra is about twenty minutes away on foot, but you may also get there by means of a boat (the hotel's own boat or a sea taxi).

I stumbled into this place after a long, hot walk. It proved to be a wonderful oasis of calm; a historic site in a beautiful bay, with sandy beaches, showers, a cool restaurant and attentive staff. I called my family to join me and we wound up having an eclectic and delicious lunch that included cauliflower and hazelnut salad, king crab brioche, beetroot and feta salad and tempura prawns. A really lovely spot only a few minutes’ walk (or a sea taxi) from Hydra town.

I spent two weeks in Hydra, and Mandraki Beach Resort is the best one and my favorite, easy to access and not far from Hydra Island, just 10 minutes away by taxi. The views are just like being in paradise, sand beach perfect, and the water is always warm. The food in the Restaurant is amazing and so delicious, with a range of variety on the menu. The host Ioana, is the best, she makes you feel welcome from the time you step on the beach, hence why I return every day. The owner is always present to make sure we were happy. The staff is adorable and professional, from the Sun Beds to the restaurant, they make your time there a great experience. I just got back today from Greece, and I already looking to book my trip back to this paradise! I 100% recommend this place!!

The owner and the staff are very friendly, it’s reachable by foot and by seataxi. We had fot lunch zuchinni tempura, shrimp saganaki and lobster linguin. It was really delicious, the sand and sea is perfect. We had also dinner, the silence of the place was amazing

Coming to Hydra for 15 years, Mandraki was always the poor relation (ie basic and a bit forgotten) to the main spots around the port, or the beaches of Platkes, Bisti, St Nicholas. But that’s all changed now with Mandraki Resort. It costs Moreau this beach than it does others on the island, but definitely worth it. Space, comfort, rows of super comfortable beach beds and generous sized straw umbrellas. Very pretty views. Attentive beach staff provide towels and iced water and the beach menu caters for most taste buds. Club sandwich and oregano fries went down a treat. You can call for another Mythos using the buzzer by your bed, but the brilliant (yet unobtrusive) staff will probably already have read your mind and brought you an ice cold bottle before you can even press the button. The beach is mostly soft sand and access for swimming in clear water in the quiet bay is easy. There is also a fab restaurant - delicious food, and probably the only proper sushi on the island. Overall a great spot and perfect if you want to feel chilled and totally pampered.

If you want a little luxury Peaceful surroundings, this is for you. It is the only Sandy Beach in Hydra, and it is only a short boat ride from Hydra Town. The facilities at this resort are 5 star. The food at Lunchtime is exceptional, try our favourite the Cauliflower Salad ! But what makes this a memorable experience is the staff, who combine professionalism with such a friendly attitude.

One of the best hotels I ever stay. Great staff, they go above and beyond to provide you with impeccable service. The room is remarkable, they take care every small detail to make sure your experience is nothing but wonderful, the owner is always around talking to the guests. Food is amazing. Really loved the Mandraki.