We are currently staying at the Olympic Palace Hotel and convention centre. It's a wonderful hotel in a great location right on the Agean coastline. Easy walk across a road to a guests only section of beach Tip - Definitely bring beach water shoes as the beach is all pebbles, no sand. Flip flops won't cut it as you need the shoes on in the sea also for stability on the pebbles. The waves and water are quite rough at times (windsurfing on this stretch of the sea there also), and we saw many people falling who didn't have water shoes on. The hotel complex is superb for the area, with quality bars and restsurants to choose from (if all inclusive- recommended) You can book some of your evening meals in there a la carte restaurants if you stay a minimum 7 nights. We, unfortunately are only here for 5 nights so don't get this option, which is a shame as is it would have been really good to try a few out, maybe next time... With regards to the swimming pools, there are 3 to choose from, all very close together. They are maintained really well, water is always clean, and there are plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas for everyone (July 2026) The pools are only open 10 am to 6 pm which is quite short really, as we often prefer a swim and relax around the pool in the evening also, and prefer hotel pools to be open later. But that's just our opinion. Other people are probably happy with opening times of the pools. It's not a deal breaker for us, but something to be aware of. The quality of the hotel and our stay is wonderful, and we will definitely return after this trip. The sunsets on the west side of the island where the Olympic Palace hotel is located are absolutely stunning.