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Seeking quiet hotel on sandy beach somewhere warm and sunny!

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KikieToo · 14/02/2026 10:22

As above! We are trying to avoid huge hotels and vast beaches with serried ranks of sunbeds and umbrellas lined up using a ruler. I know its great for many but we dont have the energy for serious sunning or lots of people. All we want is to sit in dappled shade looking out at the sunshine, with drinks in hand and fish charring on a grill. 😊Warm, sunny, friendly. Any suggestions gratefully received.

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ShetlandishMum · 14/02/2026 10:50

Which part of world?

Hadalifeonce · 14/02/2026 10:52

We are currently on the West coast of Sri Lanka, lovely small hotels, vast beaches with hardly anyone on them; great food, and very reasonably priced.

Silvermoon8 · 14/02/2026 11:16

You might like the North Island Seychelles property if budget is very large.
Maybe Plalencia, Belize - small beach inns rather than mega resorts.
Some areas of Zanzibar.

KSmith84 · 15/02/2026 11:25

Hotel Lemongarden in Brac, Croatia is amazing. Its pool area is stunning, lots of shade. Or you can walk, cycle or get a buggy a short distance around the coast to a beautiful private beach. The hotel is on a beautiful marina and so doesnt have direct beach access. But Sutivan is a stunning small town and not packed with tourists.

KikieToo · 15/02/2026 13:19

ShetlandishMum · 14/02/2026 10:50

Which part of world?

Odd, my reply didnt post. Anywhere within about 7 hours flight from UK. 😊

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countdowntonap · 15/02/2026 13:21

Hotel Nysis, Koufinisia
Small, quiet, family run … and absolutely stunning! We stay in a dual aspect room with one balcony by the pool and the other balcony overlooking the sea.
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boulevardofbrokendreamss · 15/02/2026 13:54

Bless, Cala Nova, Ibiza

ForAmusedHazelQuoter · 15/02/2026 16:26

Tombolo Talasso Resort, Tuscany.
Lovely breakfast on the terrace, your own lounger set with umbrella on the beach so no rush to get one in the morning. Padded loungers around the pool, a two minute walk to various sea front restaurants or a fab dinner at the hotel and a fabulous cave like spa.

Forgottenmyphone · 15/02/2026 18:38

Minos Beach Art hotel, Crete

KikieToo · 16/02/2026 11:01

KikieToo · 14/02/2026 10:22

As above! We are trying to avoid huge hotels and vast beaches with serried ranks of sunbeds and umbrellas lined up using a ruler. I know its great for many but we dont have the energy for serious sunning or lots of people. All we want is to sit in dappled shade looking out at the sunshine, with drinks in hand and fish charring on a grill. 😊Warm, sunny, friendly. Any suggestions gratefully received.

Within about 7 hours flight, quiet hotel (not one with loads of activities) small beach or one with coves and bays, rather than vast expanses of sand with lots of sun beds. Not a gravel beach. Thanks everyone!

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ShyPearlSwan · 17/02/2026 22:10

I hesitate to share it Elounda in Crete is so so lovely - chill and natural and very easy. Beautiful beach and sea, very close to spinalonga if you wanted a short cultural trip

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