Evalia Apartments in Hersonissos

The accommodation is very nice clean and everything you need to self cater if you want to. However Eva cooks amazing traditional Greek food for breakfast, lunch and dinner if you wish. Eva and Harry are a very lovely couple and excellent host. They organise all guest that want to, to eat drink and be merry together in true Greek style. Eva is very helpful offering lots of information about the surrounding area. All in all a fabulous destination in a beautiful country. The Greek people are warm friendly and extremely welcoming, not forgetting the lovely, tasty healthy cuisine in every taverna we visited. As a group of two couples we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it.

We had originally booked a week at the Mitsis Royal Mare 5-star resort and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. But after falling in love with the island, we decided to extend our trip—and that’s when we found Evalia Apartments. That decision turned out to be the highlight of our stay in Crete. We never truly felt the 5-star experience until we arrived at Evalia. From the moment we stepped in, we were welcomed with warmth, kindness, and genuine hospitality that no luxury resort can replicate. The owner Eva went above and beyond in every way—from offering fantastic local recommendations to always being a friendly and caring presence. In a moment of crisis when our baby wasn’t feeling well, Eva didn’t hesitate to personally take us to the hospital and make sure we were okay. Traveling with a 9-week-old baby, that level of care meant the world to us. Evalia is more than just a place to stay—it’s a place where you’re looked after, where you feel safe and truly cared for. We wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone visiting Crete, whether you’re a couple, a family, or just someone looking for a stay with soul. We’ll absolutely be back. ❤️ — Jamie, Maya & Baby Zaria

Wonderful stay with Eva the hostess together with husband Harry making it feel like a home from home the rooms are spotless and pool area is great and very clean Eva cooks lovely meals if you want them and it’s within easy access of the local villages we went twice in September and can’t wait to go back

Evalia apartments were an excellent accommodation for us as first time visitors to Crete. The location was perfect as a quiet place to stay accessible by cab anywhere on the island such as beautiful beaches, quaint villages, and historical sites. Hersonissos with an array of bars and restaurants is 2.5 mi away. The international airport of Heraklion is 12 mi away. It is a short walk to the beach. It is not “downtown” or near the “party/bar/club” scene. It’s quiet and lovely. I’ve read reviews from 2022 and I can say for sure the issues discussed then are not there now. The rooms were clean and bright. The linens and towels clean and in good state. Our bed and pillows were super comfortable. We booked directly with Eva. We rented the “penthouse” apartment for the week to get the maximum views, and it was well worth it! The views were stunning, especially the sunsets. Our room came with a large kitchen area, which we didn’t use much of. The windows all came with blackout curtains which we needed in the morning and at night. The breeze was spectacular and the room comes with a private jacuzzi. Our room was well appointed and everything worked well, including the wifi, air conditioning and plenty of hot water in the shower. Eva arranged transport to and from the airport (we do not travel lightly, with 4 large bags). Eva also arranged for 4 days of SCUBA diving for us in three different parts of Crete. Most evenings, we spent in the outdoor bar talking with Eva and other guests. We enjoyed the super relaxed atmosphere of the ‘resort.’ The pool is incredible. Clean and swept every day to remove the Sahara dust, as were all the deck chairs. Did I mention the sunset views? I found the bar an excellent location for an evening cigar after dinner! We had several breakfasts and one large dinner with Eva, her husband Harry and other guests. I thought the meals were wonderful, especially dinner which she crafted just for our dietary needs. The breakfasts were almost too much delicious fresh food! The outdoor bar was ideal and Eva had a great selection of local Creten and Greek wines, including Roki! Eva is a wonderful hostess who strived to make every moment of our stay a delight – and she more than succeeded! From our welcome upon arrival until we left for the airport (very early in the morning to catch the first flight to Athens). If we had any needs or questions, Eva was there to help. She speaks wonderful English and has the knowledge of a tour guide of Crete (and seems to know everyone!) The hotel and grounds are immaculate and safe. We found ourselves leaving our door unlocked for most of the week. Linens changed only once per week, daily room service except Sunday and Wednesday which we were told in advance. .She provided bathroom towels and beach towels. There was plenty of space in the room, but we found we spent most of our time at the bar around the pool when we were at the hotel.

Me and a friend stayed at this hotel and was very happy and the owners were lovely it’s not a far walk to the beach also there is a bus stop near by for the main town had a great time. Sein and Eva are very friendly and would do anything to help out top people

Evalia apts was an excellent accommodation for us as new visitors to Crete. The location was perfect as a quiet place to stay accessible by cab anywhere on the island such as beautiful beaches, quaint villages, and historical sites. Although we have no young children, several guests brought their entire families. The apartment was clean, airy, with gorgeous views of the pool, olive groves, and beyond that- the sea. Eva’s home cooked Cretan meals, and wines can outdo the finest restaurants in Crete. Hospitality was beyond excellent to include recommendations for site seeing and attendance at a Cretan festival complete with dancing lessons. We fell in love with Crete and the hotel and would go back there again if we ever return to Crete.

First time in Crete and we choose the right place. Evalia it's like home. Eva and Harry are the nicest people in the world. Everything was fantastic, food was amazing, room was clean and bed was very comfortable"like home"
Next year we come again. We recommend this beautiful place.

The location, the atmosphere, the pool, the beds - all are excellent! But the really outstanding feature of this place is Eva, it's owner - charming, helpful and awesome :)

Great place - just what you need

My friends and I had a wonderful stay at the Evalia Apartments! The pool is great, and the hotel is very close to the beach. Eva and Harry are extremely friendly and helpful; Eva recommended and booked trips to Santorini and the islands of Gramvousa and Balos for us. The rooms were very clean and bright, and the food was AMAZING! We couldn't have asked for a better experience!

I spent 6 weeks in the place and came to know Eva and Harry quite well, both are great people!, and Eva is always very diligent, willing to go to extra length to provide a 5 stars service.