Villa Santa Ponça by Interhome

We stayed here for 1 week AI and had a wonderful time. Our flights were delayed so we arrived just after 11 pm, but check-in was very quick and we were shown to our room in a quiet position at back of hotel and told if we went to the restaurant we would find a cold plate set up for us and drinks, which was much appreciated. All meals are buffet style and the restaurant had some stunning views. Food everyday was good, varied, nice Greek food options, lots fruit, salads, desserts etc. Never found it that busy with nice staff (especially Lica who was very friendly and cheerful) who kept everything tidy and clean.
Our room was spacious, cleaned everyday and beds made, lovely bathroom.
The bar area and patio are great, nice views again and plenty of seating. Bar staff are helpful, cheerful, funny and entertaining especially Chencho and Andreas who work really hard and always greeted you with a smile.
Pools are very good, although we tended to use the smaller quiet pool to the side of the restaurant, where there always plenty of sunbeds and more low key, so we could just sunbathe and relax.
Entertainment most evenings low key, but good fun. Enjoyed the quiz nights, my husband got a medal so very happy!
Santa Ponsa (The Square) which is just a short 5 minute walk away, turn left out of the hotel and down the hill. We found it to be quiet with some lovely bars, The Crown and The Hogan, always made us very welcome. Also had a lovely Chinese meal one evening, excellent value.

We've been to this hotel lots of times now — think this was our 8th or 9th visit. We've been at different times of year over our visits so feel we know the hotel and area pretty well.
This is our 'go to' hotel as we know what we're getting and we know it's nice and easy. The hotel has changed quite abit over the years — some for the good and some not for the good.
The differences we noticed this visit is that the hotel seem to be getting abit greedy with regards to the rooms. They wanted to charge us an extra 20 euros per night to have a sea view. Now our sea view had a massive building crane in front of it which woke us up at just gone 8am every morning so I didn't pay any extra and if I had, I would've swiftly asked for my money back. I've never been asked to pay for a sea view here and you would think that they would offer this as an incentive to returning customers.
We didn't have young children with us but noticed the animation team didn't interact at all with children or adults. Previously, we've always had daily chats with the animation staff but the staff this year, although seemed pleasant, didn't interact with any customers that we witnessed.
Food is still fantastic, atmosphere is still laid back and the views are still amazing. Staff are all fabulous — it was lovely to see Vicente in the restaurant and Chencho in the bar again. All staff members were lovely and a massive credit to the hotel.
We'll no doubt return in the next year or two at some point.

If anyone tells you this hotel is amazing. Believe them. If anyone tells you it’s not, still believe them.
A lot of pros such as mostly excellent staff members. The gentlemen at the bar are awesome. The Lifeguard, Paula, is young but so friendly and knows how to deal with children with such kindness and patience. Johnny from entertainment team is super vibrant and knows how to keep the children entertained. The staff in the kitchen and dining are also amazing.
The nearest beach is a 5 minute van ride. The hotel has a free shuttle service which runs once every hour. Philip, one of the drivers is amazing. On one of the trips he offered to drop us to the bus stop cos we weren’t sure where we were going. The area has lots of local buses.
The views are wonderful. The apartments are spotless and cleaned daily by the most excellent housekeeping team. You have to request for cleaning on Thursdays and Sundays. The apartments are spacious but furniture could use an upgrade.
Unfortunately, the beds are terrible. They offered us one extra single bed and mattress as our children couldn’t sleep on the sofa bed provided. The twin beds provided were flimsy and the mattresses uncomfortable. Thin and uncomfortable. The sofa bed even worse.
The hotel is set on a hill. The flights of stairs are unending and you don’t get any escort to your room when you first arrive. You have to wander on your own to find it.
The food choices are a lot.

We travelled with little expectation but we were pleasantly surprised. Room decor a little dated but very clean. Stunning seaview facing the Square. Food very good, plenty of choice. We enjoyed afternoon cards and drinks on the terrace served by lovely staff (in fact all staff very friendly) zero complaints from us. We would happily return.

Bit of a mixed review really… we stayed here first week October for 10 nights as a group of four.
Location was pretty good, beautiful view from main bar area and walking distance to beach and town.
Rooms spacious but dated. Bathroom looked like it had been recently updated which was nice but was a wet room style shower which literally flooded the whole of the bathroom floor everytime we used it, had to direct shower head to far wall and stand right in the very corner to avoid water flooding out.
There was a small kitchenette in the room but couldn't imagine anyone really using it. Little to no cooking utensils/cutlery so a bit pointless being there. No milk or powdered milk provided on tea/coffe tray in room. Limited storage for two people.
Main bar area quite small and could be difficult to get a table in the evenings especially. Drinks ok, bit weak. Restaurant quite pleasant but also very busy in the evening. Food was ok, fair bit of choice, we always found something we liked.
Just to note, we had to pay 39 euros tax per couple on arrival and 23 euros for a key to the safety deposit box in room, on handing back key at check out we were given back 3 euros? Informed by receptionist this isn't 4 star hotel, not free", bit sarcastic! Anyway worth knowing.
All in all not bad but not great either probably won't return to this hotel.
If you fancy a nice meal out I can recommend El Jardin, left out of hotel, down the hill and to right. Food was amazing and reasonably priced.

Lovely hotel situated at the top of a hill with panoramic views all around. Appartment was immaculate. Food is probably the best all inclusive I have had. Drinks and cocktails were good. Entertainment team were not bad although this could be better organised and have more variety throughout the day and evening. Pool areas were lovely, not too hard to get a sunbed if you're up by 8am (in August). Close to the beach and town. We really enjoyed our family holiday here.