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Discover a sandy Grecian adventure like no other at Neilson Messini Beachclub. Perfect for families who want to squeeze every last drop of fun in the sun out of their holiday.

If you struggle to keep the kids entertained on your beachy breaks, then you’ve never tried this place. With more fun activities than most adventure parks, Messini Beach Club is all about delivering a break from the ordinary.

Located on a stunning stretch of golden sand in Kalamata, the second most populous city in the Peloponnese area of southern Greece, this fun-packed beach club brings the fun in a number of ways.

Water babies can make a splash in two swimming pools while adults and older kids take the chance to engage with a smorgasbord of guided water sports. Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, wakeboarding, windsurfing and so much more.

Alternatively, choose to keep your feet planted on terra firma with a selection of sports. How about honing your pickleball skills, taking on some road cycling or getting competitive over a few sets of tennis.

Oh! And did we mention there are dedicated kid’s clubs available from aged 2 up to 17 and you get 60 hours of free childcare included in your package. So, you can slip away to the soothing spa area, catch some rays on the beach, try some yoga or get in a workout of your own in the fitness centre.

Neilson Messini Beachclub offers a unique and contemporary family holiday in Greece that you’ll never forget. Older families, couples and groups wanting a more grown-up fun-filled experience should check out the sister venue Buca Beachclub.

  • Five-star beach club located on the golden sands of the south coast of Kalamata
  • Fill your holiday with a huge selection of land and water sports or kick back on the beach
  • Take advantage of 60 hours of included childcare at expertly ran, age specific kid’s clubs
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Accommodation

Accommodation at Neilson Messini Beachclub

Neilson Messini Beachclub offers a fantastic range of accommodation options designed to cater to families of all sizes, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay for everyone. The Beach Club's 180 rooms are spread over two areas - the garden and hotel.

Neilson Messini Beachclub Garden Rooms

These stylish rooms provide a peaceful retreat with modern comforts. Featuring sleek furnishings, calming colours, and beautiful wooden floors, the Garden Rooms offer a relaxing atmosphere after a day of exploring. Contemporary bathrooms also boast spacious and chic walk-in showers (some also have baths).

Ground-floor Garden Rooms offer direct access to the lush lawns, perfect for children to play, while first-floor accommodations feature private balconies (premium rooms have two!).

Choose from twin, double, or interconnecting rooms – ideal for larger families or those who appreciate extra space.

Hotel Rooms

Located closest to the pool and restaurant, the Hotel Rooms put you at the heart of the resort. These bright and airy rooms feature stylish bathrooms with walk-in showers (some also with baths) and thoughtfully designed bedrooms.

Enjoy views of the sparkling pool, the beautiful beach, or the stunning surrounding countryside from your private balcony.

Twin, double, and interconnecting rooms are available, as well as sea-view suites for the ultimate family indulgence.

Room Amenities at Neilson Messini Beachclub

  • Air conditioning
  • Fridge
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • In-room safe
  • Beach towels
  • Hairdryer
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas and most rooms

*Please note that local tourist taxes of €15 per room per night are payable upon check-out (correct as of March 2024).

Activities

Activities at Neilson Messini Beachclub

Whether you want to use this time in Greece as a training camp to hone your skills or an opportunity to try something new, there are no end of activity options for adventurers of all ages.

Land activities

Fancy improving your backhand on the tennis court? Or maybe you want to venture deeper into Kalamata from the saddle of a mountain bike? How about scaling new heights on the climbing wall? It’s all available and included in the price of your Club Board stay.

coaching, guided tours and top of the range equipment are all available. In fact, Mark Petchey, ex-GB tennis player and Andy Murray's former coach will be available for an exclusive week of coaching from 7-14 September 2025 for all abilities.

More into fitness? No problem, how about circuit training with dedicated PTs, spinning sessions or Les Mills BODYPUMP™️ classes. If you prefer a slower pace, there’s also yoga and pilates classes everyday led by certified instructors.

  • Tennis with coaching
  • Pickleball
  • Mountain biking with guiding
  • Road cycling with guiding
  • Electric Bikes
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga and stretch classes
  • Climbing wall with tuition
  • Fitness studio
  • Indoor cycling studio
  • Volleyball

Water Sports

If you fancy getting more acquainted with your sea legs, take advantage of a plethora of guided water sports. From dinghy sailing to swimming in the pool, there’s plenty of watery fun to keep you (and them) entertained for hours.

Each water sport activity comes with expert tuition so anyone can get involved, no matter your skill level. In fact, all sailing guidance follows the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) teaching scheme. So you’re in good hands.

Your stay at Messini Beachclub comes with 2 free tows for water skiing and wakeboarding and all water sports have equipment provided. So get involved!

Included Water Sports Activities

  • Dinghy sailing with tuition
  • Windsurfing with tuition
  • Kayaking
  • Paddle boarding
  • Water skiing
  • Wakeboarding
  • 50m swimming pool and kids' pool

Nearby Attractions

A bonus feature of the resort’s offering and incredible beachfront location is the proximity to local points of interest. The surrounding area may seem sleepy and picturesque, but there’s plenty happening.

So, if you fancy getting out and exploring some more of Kalamata, there are some incredible spots nearby just waiting to be discovered.

  • Dyros Caves
  • Ancient Messenia
  • Poliliminio Waterfalls

Dyros Caves

Make an unforgettable splash in a sparkling underground lake at Dyros caves – an ancient site dating back to the Neolithic period.

Visit Ancient Messini

Or journey 30 minutes from your all-action, five-star digs and you’ll come to another ancient site – the ruins of the fortified city of Messini. This famous archaeological site in the foothills of Mount Ithomi is surrounded by Mount Eva and Mount Psoriari

Poliliminio Waterfalls

Spend a refreshing day discovering the beautiful Poliliminio Waterfalls. Every element of this adventure is gorgeous as you get to explore majestic waterfalls, stunning lake formations, uncover a secluded cave and take a cooling dip in the waters (if you fancy). Even the 3km walk to the falls is pretty as you venture through olive groves and vineyards.

Board Basis

Here’s everything that’s included in your Club Board Basis:

Hotel and flights

  • Direct flights
  • Coach transfer (20 mins)
  • Accommodation
  • Wi-Fi in public areas and in most rooms
  • Beach towels
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities
  • Temple Spa toiletries

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast and lunch
  • Club board guests have some evening meals included
  • Water, tea and coffee with inclusive meals

Included Evening Meals

  • Stay 3 or 4 nights and get 2 evening meals.
  • Stay 5 nights and get 3 evening meals.
  • Stay 7 nights and get 4 evening meals.
  • Stay 10 or 11 nights and get 6 evening meals.

Land activities

  • Tennis with coaching
  • Pickleball
  • Mountain biking with guiding
  • Road cycling with guiding
  • Electric Bikes
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga and stretch classes
  • Climbing wall with tuition
  • Fitness studio
  • Indoor cycling studio
  • Volleyball

Water activities

  • Dinghy sailing with tuition
  • Windsurfing with tuition
  • Kayaking
  • Paddle boarding
  • Water skiing
  • Wakeboarding
  • 50m swimming pool and kids' pool

Childcare

  • Sea Turtles (2yrs)
  • Sea Urchins (3yrs)
  • Sea Badgers (4-5yrs)
  • Surfbusters (6-7yrs)
  • Sharksters (8-9yrs)
  • Stingrays (10-11yrs)
  • Surf Squad (12-13 yrs)
  • Wave Riders (14-15yrs)
  • TAG (16-17yrs)
  • High tea for under 5's
Facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour reception
  • Safety deposit box
  • Luggage storage
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Restaurant with terrace
  • ATM
  • Laundry (£)
  • Dry cleaning (£)
  • Swimming pools
  • Spa area
  • Fitness centre
  • Trained activity coaches
  • Qualified kid’s club supervisors
Kid's Clubs

Kid’s Clubs at Neilson Messini Beachclub

With a choice of dedicate kid's clubs for smaller explorers of all ages, your team will always have a space solely devoted to filling their days with fun and social interaction. The clubs take children aged from 4 months all the way up to 17 years old with trained carers and team members laying on a fun and varied activity calender.

  • Free childcare up to 60 hours per week
  • Child discounts of up to 60%
  • Inclusive clubs for ages 2-17
  • Activities tailored to specific age groups

Starfish Crèche

Your littlest explorers are well taken care of in the Messini Beachclub crèche. Here one trained nanny is dedicated to two infants and they'll lead your little ones on an engaging range of activities including: picnics, building sandcastles, playing on bikes and trikes, hand and feet painting and playing in the pool.

  • Ages: 4-23 months
  • Open 4 days a week: 09:30 - 12:30 & 14:30 - 17:30
  • 2 days a week: 14:30 - 23:00
  • Drinks, snacks and high tea at 5 pm included

Sea Turtles

Relax knowing your toddlers are in safe and caring hands. An experienced care team provides a fun-filled programme of activities, including beach adventures, kayak trips, tennis, arts & crafts and face-painting. With a ratio of 1 carer to 3 children, your toddlers will receive plenty of individual attention and have a blast making new friends.

  • Ages: 2 years
  • Open 4 days a week: 09:30 - 17:30
  • 2 days a week: 14:30 - 23:00
  • Lunch is supervised on 4 days and high tea at 5 pm is included every day

Sea Urchins

Pre-schoolers can enjoy a wide range of activities, including beach adventures, catamaran and kayak trips, tennis, arts and crafts, and face-painting. These clubs provide attentive care with a 1:4 ratio

  • Ages: 3 years
  • Open 4 days a week: 09:30 - 17:30
  • 2 days a week: 14:30 - 23:00
  • Lunch is supervised on 4 days and high tea at 5 pm is included every day

Sea Badgers

Sea Badgers get to cover super fun activities like kayaking, dinghy sailing, riding in ski boats, playing tennis and pirate adventures. There's a ratio of 1:5.

  • Ages: 4 & 5 years
  • Open 4 days a week: 09:30 - 17:30
  • 2 days a week: 14:30 - 23:00
  • Lunch is supervised on 4 days and high tea at 5 pm is included every day

Surfbusters

6 & 7-year-olds can dive into a world of fun and adventure at Surfbusters which offers a fantastic mix of activities, from water sports like sailing and kayaking to team games like volleyball and tennis. Evenings are for socialising and making new friends. The clubs maintain a ratio of 1:8

  • Ages: 6 & 7 years
  • Open 4 days a week: 09:30 - 17:30
  • 2 days a week: 14:30 - 23:00
  • Lunch is supervised on 4 days, evening meals with parent or guardian

Sharksters

Group activities include volleyball, pool games, sailing, rounders, and kayaking, followed by fun evening social events. This clubs offers a carer to child ratio of 1:10.

  • Ages: 8 & 9 years
  • Open 4 days a week: 09:30 - 17:30
  • 2 days a week: 14:30 - 23:00
  • Lunch is supervised on 4 days, evening meals with parent or guardian

Stingrays

Specifically designed for 10 and 11-year-olds, Stingrays offers a fantastic range of activities both on and off the water - encouraging teamwork and creating opportunities for tons of fun! Away from the water, there's also movie nights and social events for kids to connect and make new friends. The clubs operate with a ratio of 1:10

  • Ages: 10 & 11 years
  • Open 4 days a week: 09:30 - 17:30
  • 2 days a week: 14:30 - 23:00
  • Lunch is supervised on 4 days, evening meals with parent or guardian

Surf Squad

12 and 13-year-olds can enjoy beach and sea activities and make new friends, followed by fun social nights. These clubs offer a 1:12 ratio.

  • Ages: 12 & 13 years
  • Open 4 days a week: 09:30 - 17:30
  • 2 days a week: 14:30 - 23:00
  • Meals are taken with parent or guardian except on social evenings

Wave Riders

Wave Riders is the perfect place for 14 to 15 year olds to socialise, have fun, and try new things. Offering a range of activities, including volleyball, tennis, and kayaking. Plus, children are also welcome to join the adult water sports sessions for more advanced options.

  • Ages: 14 & 15 years
  • Open 4 days a week: 09:30 - 17:30
  • 2 days a week: 14:30 - 23:00
  • Meals are taken with parent or guardian except on social evenings

TAG

TAG creates a vibrant community for 16-17 year olds. These clubs provide opportunities to connect with peers through activity sessions, games, organised evening meals, quizzes and excursions. It's the perfect way to bring them out of their shell, make new friends and experience a fun-filled holiday.

  • Ages: 16 & 17 years
  • Open 4 days a week: 09:30 - 17:30
  • 2 days a week: 14:30 - 23:00
  • Meals are taken with parent or guardian except on social evenings
Spa And Wellness

Spa & Wellness Centre

Nobody can keep playing or exploring forever (well… maybe the kids can). That’s why your recovery needs to be as awesome as playtime.

The spa and wellness centre at Messini Beachclub has everything you could possibly need when some tranquillity and indulgence is required. Treat yourself to everything from soothing massages to reviving body scrubs or a rejuvenating steam.

Spa Facilities

  • Massage
  • Hot stone treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Exfoliation treatment
  • Beauty therapies
  • Facials
  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • Hair treatment
  • Jacuzzi
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Temple Spa products
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