View from my SUP- Neilson Messini Beach Club

Neilson Messini Beach Club Review | Active Holidays in Greece

Natalie Gosher on 02 Jul 2025

After experiencing Neilson Messini Beach Club for myself last summer, it’s easy to see why so many people rave about Neilson holidays. If you’re looking for an active, sociable and seriously fun holiday this summer, this Greek beach club might just be the perfect fit.

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Neilson Messini Beach Club: An Active Beach Holiday in Greece

If you’re searching for the perfect active holiday in Greece, Neilson Messini Beach Club offers an unforgettable combination of adventure, relaxation, and exceptional family-friendly facilities.

Located on the stunning coastline of Messinia in the southwest Peloponnese, Neilson Messini Beach Club combines beautiful beaches, fantastic childcare, water sports and luxury resort facilities, making it ideal for couples, solo travellers, friends and families alike.

Whether you want to spend your days sailing across crystal-clear waters, joining fitness classes, relaxing by the pool or exploring the Peloponnese coastline, this popular Neilson Beach Club offers the perfect balance of activity and relaxation.


Activities Included at Neilson Messini Beach Club

One of the biggest advantages of a Neilson holiday is the huge range of included activities. This makes Messini Beach Club particularly appealing for active travellers looking for more than simply a standard beach holiday in Greece.

Water sports & Adventure Activities

The beachfront location makes this one of the best water sports holidays in Greece, with many activities included within your stay.

Popular activities include:

  • Sailing
  • Windsurfing
  • Paddleboarding
  • Kayaking
  • Water skiing & wakeboarding

Qualified instructors are available for beginners, while experienced guests can enjoy heading straight out onto the water.

Did you know Neilson can also teach you to sail! Their beach club resorts are Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training centres. That means you could get your Level 1 or 2 RYA sailing qualification during your trip! That’s a pretty cool memento!

During my stay, I loved taking out a SUP first thing in the morning for a paddle! Sea kayaking was also fun with a beach bar not too far down the coast proving to be the perfect rest stop. Sadly not a natural at water skiing but I gave it a go!Sea Kayaking is a favourite activity of mine


Tennis, Fitness & Sports Facilities

Neilson holidays are also well known for their fantastic sports facilities, and Messini Beach Club is no exception.

Guests can enjoy:

  • Tennis courts with coaching opportunities
  • Pickleball courts
  • Fitness classes including a savage Hyrox-inspired class!
  • Yoga and Pilates
  • Cycling- both road and mountain
  • Beach volleyball
  • Fully equipped gym facilities

The resort is ideal for travellers looking for an active beach holiday with a strong focus on fitness, wellbeing and outdoor adventure.Morning yoga was the perfect way to start the day


Activities, Facilities & Kids Clubs

One of the things that makes a Neilson holiday stand out is how brilliantly the resort caters to all ages without losing its cool, active and sociable atmosphere.

While couples, solo travellers and groups of friends love the water sports, fitness classes and laid-back beach club vibe, families are exceptionally well looked after thanks to Neilson’s fantastic kids clubs.

Unlike many family resorts where childcare simply means keeping children occupied, Neilson’s approach is all about getting kids involved in the adventure. Children are introduced to many of the same activities adults enjoy, helping build confidence, independence and a genuine love for being active.

Kids clubs are available across a wide range of age groups, with activities including:

  • Sailing and water sports
  • Paddleboarding and kayaking
  • Tennis coaching
  • Beach games and sports
  • Swimming and outdoor adventures
  • Evening entertainment and social activities

Even younger children have the opportunity to get out on the water and try activities like sailing and tennis in a fun, supportive environment.

For teenagers, this is where Neilson Messini Beach Club really comes into its own. Teen clubs offer an incredibly sociable experience, with teens spending their days out on the water learning to sail, taking part in water sports, playing tennis and joining group activities with others their age.

It’s a world away from the typical hotel kids club and creates the kind of holiday experiences children and teenagers genuinely remember long after returning home.

This balance of adventure, freedom and excellent facilities is what makes a Neilson holiday so appealing — whether you’re travelling as a couple, solo, with friends or as a family.The kids clubs blew me away!

 


Final Thoughts

Whether you’re travelling as a family, a couple or with friends Neilson Messini Beach Club offers a unique style of holiday that perfectly combines adventure, relaxation and quality family time.

From sailing and paddleboarding to kids clubs and beachfront relaxation, it’s the kind of destination where everyone can enjoy their holiday exactly the way they want to.

If you’re considering a Neilson holiday or looking for an active beach holiday in Greece, I’d be delighted to help you plan the perfect tailor-made escape.

Based in Brackley, Northamptonshire, I work with clients across the UK creating bespoke holidays and personalised travel experiences worldwide.View of the hotel on the way back from the beach

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