When you stay at Ethra Reserve - Kalidria 5* in Castellaneta, you'll be 30.8 mi (49.5 km) from Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches. This beach hotel is within the region of Zoosafari.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including a health club and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
You can enjoy a meal at Kalidria serving the guests of Ethra Reserve - Kalidria 5*, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Relax with a refreshing drink from the beach bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge during limited hours, and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 109 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
"I stayed at the Kalidria for two nights and overall had a decent experience. The rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable, definitely one of the hotel's best features.
The less positive aspect concerns the common areas: the corridors are very long, and reaching your room can be cumbersome.
The spa also seemed a bit dated and not fully functional during my stay. The sauna and hydromassage pool were usable, but the Turkish bath wasn't working.
As for the restaurant, the food wasn't bad, but the desserts seemed rather industrial/freeze-dried and not very fresh. Breakfast was also average, with fairly flavorless cakes.
Another aspect I didn't appreciate was the small dog supplement: €30 per day seemed really excessive, especially considering there were no dedicated amenities in the room. In many pet-friendly properties, for a supplement, you can at least find bowls, a bed, crates, or even just a small welcome gift for your pet. Here, however, there was none of that.
Overall, the property has potential and the rooms are pleasant, but some amenities and details could definitely be improved to live up to the asking price."