Every parent knows that holidaying solo with kids isn’t exactly a break in the traditional sense. It’s more like doing your usual job (parenting), just with better scenery and no backup. But with my boyfriend stuck at work and craving some vitamin D, I set off on a girls’ trip with my 21-month-old daughter to Eagles Resort in Greece.
With its dreamy mix of calm, clear waters and proper grown-up comforts, it’s a rare find — but could I actually relax? The signs were promising from the moment we arrived: there was an immediate sense that someone else was quietly handling the logistics, and I dared to hope I might remember what it feels like to read more than one paragraph of a book or drink a coffee while it’s still hot.
Where is it?
A 90-minute drive from Thessaloniki airport (which, by the way, is less than three hours from London — the perfect kid-friendly flight time), Eagles Resort unfurls along the sun-drenched coastline of the Kassandra peninsula.
This family-owned hideaway offers direct access to a secluded ribbon of golden sand where loungers rest between woven straw umbrellas and the Aegean shimmers in a dozen shades of blue. It’s the sort of place where mornings begin with a barefoot stroll along the shore and end with sundowners served beachside with a sea breeze.
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While the resort offers blissful seclusion, it’s perfectly positioned for day trips to honey-hued villages like Afitos, with its stone alleyways and cliffside cafés, while offshore, the majestic silhouette of Mount Athos rises from the horizon — a UNESCO World Heritage Site best admired from the deck of one of the hotel’s boats with a chilled beer in hand.
Style
The resort looks like it’s been plucked from a Greek playbook — whitewashed walls glowing in the sun, terracotta rooftops peeking through pine trees and softly-painted, neutral shutters that complement the serene, coastal palette. Inside, the aesthetic strikes a sweet spot between sleek and soulful: airy, light-filled spaces anchored by handwoven rugs, sculpted wooden chairs you’ll want to take home, and statement wall-hangings that add just the right dose of charm.
Outside, winding stone paths lead you through jasmine-scented gardens, with a number of shaded terraces to choose from for a little moment of peace.
Which room?
Set apart from the main resort, the villas at Eagles Palace offer that extra layer of privacy that parents dream about but rarely get. Ours was cool and calming, with soft neutral tones, driftwood-style furniture, and splashes of sea-green.
Floor-to-ceiling windows framed endless sea views, with the occasional seagull doing a fly-by. The private pool quickly became command central for all activities including splashing and sunbathing, while the marble bathroom with a deep soaking tub and a powerful rainfall shower added a spa-like touch.
And for those travelling with more than one small side-kick, the two-bedroom villas offer separate sleeping spaces, so no one has to tiptoe around in the dark after 7pm.
Food & Drink
Dining at Eagles Resort is a gentle reminder that parenting and good food don’t have to be mutually exclusive. The resort’s culinary offering is a love letter to Greek and Mediterranean flavours — think just-caught seafood, chargrilled meats, and mezze favourites. One standout was a long, lazy seaside lunch of octopus and prawns marinated in olive oil, lemon and wild herbs, washed down with a glass of chilled rosé.
But here’s the real magic: high chairs appear exactly when you need them, and every restaurant seems to have an endless supply of plastic plates, colourful cutlery, and those indestructible kids’ cups.
There’s a proper children’s menu, too — no beige food trap here. Mini guests can tuck into Greek meatballs with tomato rice, grilled fish and vegetables, or pasta with fresh tomato and basil sauce.
Poolside, you’ll find light bites and decent cocktails, while for foodies, the resort offers Greek cooking classes where you can learn to make dolmades and tzatziki.
The Spa
Tucked away in a quiet corner of the resort, the Elemis Spa is the kind of sanctuary that whispers, “You’ve earned this,” the moment you walk in. I booked a deep tissue massage followed by a glow-inducing facial, handed over my small human to the excellent Scott Dunn Explorers Kids Club — conveniently just steps away —and suddenly, I was horizontal in a treatment room with zero responsibilities. Post-treatment, you can drift between the Jacuzzi, steam room and saunas, savouring the luxury of unhurried time.
The Kids Club
The Scott Dunn Explorers Kids Club at Eagles Palace is a standout for families and a lifeline for solo parents. Designed with thought and warmth, it caters to little ones from babies to tweens across bright, well-equipped spaces and age-appropriate programmes. But what really sets it apart is the staff who are endlessly patient, genuinely engaged and seemingly unflappable.
Children are taken on gentle excursions throughout the day, perhaps to the shaded shallows of the family pool or down to the beach for supervised paddles in the calm sea. Safety is a clear priority: high-factor sunscreen is reapplied with military precision, rash vests and life jackets are standard issue, and there’s always someone watching with the calm focus of a lifeguard crossed with a favourite aunt.
Babies nap in quiet, cot-filled rooms with white noise and blackout blinds, while older kids roam securely fenced play areas and take part in art projects, playground games, or nature walks. It’s the kind of place where children end the day salt-tousled, barefoot, and beaming — the only problem is trying to convince them to leave.
Best for…
Eagles Resort makes a compelling case for how luxury travel can actually work for solo parents – not just in theory, but in the day-to-day rhythm of a holiday. Whether it's carving out time for a proper spa treatment, lingering over a grown-up dinner or simply walking the shoreline without being on high alert, the resort’s quiet brilliance lies in how seamlessly it supports both family connection and personal breathing space.
With children genuinely cared for — happy, safe, and thoroughly entertained — you’re free to enjoy the rarest luxury of all: feeling like yourself again.
The Details
Book a room at Eagles Resort here
Or if travelling as a family, Scott Dunn offers seven nights at Eagles Palace from £8,250 based on a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids) on a B&B basis and inclusive of return flights from the UK, private transfers, and two spaces in the Scott Dunn Explorers Kids Club scottdunn.com or call 020 3468 9752
