Classic Apartments in Hersonissos

Would love to give a better review but unfortunately the apartments are not as described on any holiday site. The apartments are set in beautiful grounds which are lovely and quiet as shown in the photos but that is where the truth stops, the apartments yes are cheap and cheerful but a massive amount of updating is required as the entire complex has not been looked after for a number of years. The rooms are incredibly basic and need re painting our celings were covered in black specks unsure if just dirt or mould, there were wires coming up through the floor in the main room which were not connected to anything, the cooking stove which was just a plug in electric ring was not fit for purpose. The cleaner came in daily to empty the bins but that was it, the bedding and towels were only changed once in two weeks. The bar/ pool room/ TV room/ snack bar does not exist, we were told it was not functioning as they were quiet ( no snacks at anytime, not even bottled water to purpose despite it being a 20 minute walk to the nearset shop in 30 degree heat ) yet all the apartments were full and having spoken to a number of local businesses and local residents it seems that this has been the case for a number of years and it's just an excuse thats given when you arrive as to why there's no facilities. The bar area is used as the reception now with it smelling very musty, it was incredibly dusty with the bar being used as storage.The outside BBQ has most definitely not been used for years and would not be safe to do so, the pool as cool as it is needs some updating and cleaning and would be better not to be on a time restraint when wanting to use it ( as it's only open from 9am till 6pm and it's then closed of ). Once down on the main strip it does make up for the apartments, lovely restaurants along the beach with lovely staff and our evening visit for Raki with Irene and Andreas made up for it. Please be aware when booking that the pictures are not what you are getting. There are no facilities at these apartments what so ever

There is plenty useful info to be found in the other reviews. This one will be on par with the reviews in the 2 star category, regarding the services, rooms and overall stay. The compound is isolated and gated. If you’ve a car with you, a remote for the gate will be provided at the reception desk. Note: there is no adequate parking. Depending on the other guests at the hotel and the time you’re planning on coming in, parking is limited and not guaranteed. The overall look of the exterior of the compound/apartments is pleasant. There are plants, trees and it is decorated creatively. We never used the pool, but from what I could tell it was small in size and it had a lot of rules ( I mean a lot) pertaining to it’s usage. Next to the pool is the reception/bar area which closes very early and it is seriously limited. It is very dated and there is scarce choice regarding everything a bar should possess. The last part is the room itself. For starters, a positive. The room is quite sizable. There were three beds in the room, a small bathroom, a small patio and a kitchen (studio). The first thing you notice upon entering the room (ours was on the ground level) is the lack of natural light. Save for the patio door, and the bathroom window, there is no other source of natural light in the room. And since the patio is surrounded by trees and is constantly under shade, you have to turn on almost all the lights otherwise, even with the curtains drawn the place is very dim. Here are some things that a lot of reviews in this category have stated: - There are only two towels and one roll of toilet paper provided. The towels were changed only once during our 7 day stay. Regarding the towels, there are rules in place specifically stating that you can not use the towels on the ground (as a mat). Should you get “caught”, it will be expected of you to pay a 7 EUR fee. - Do not expect to get your room cleaned, you need to do that yourself. That includes the bathroom, the kitchen and floors. - The only time you can get wifi access is when you’re in the bar/reception area. If you wish to get access to internet after 8 PM, you will have to stand right outside the bar (next to the pool) where the strongest signal is, since the bar and pool are closed off with a rope after the aforementioned timeframe. - Mosquitoes absolutely everywhere. Since the whole apartment complex is surrounded by plants and trees, expect a very large amount of mosquitoes entering your room the moment you open your door. - Depending on the type of room you have and the neighbors right next to you, your nighttime activities will either consists of hunting mosquitos or enduring the very loud conversation, movement and the occasional snoring that can be heard from the paper thin walls. - There is a price list for damages to room furniture and utilities, and it costs 6 EUR for air-conditioning. We had no issues with the staff. All in all, do not book Classic Apartments for a sta

Crete is beautiful and there is so much to see. But accommodation wise…Owners are very pleasant and room is fine. They’re the positives. Kitchen facilities though are beyond basic and utensils are incredibly limited (one knife, tiny pan, pocket sized kettle, no bowls) so self catering is a bit of a push. The pool is very small so swimming is not possible and is not suitable for kids. There is a poolside bar but it has limited range (mythos, wine or coffee) and shuts by 6-7pm. If you have a transfer booked after this time you sit by the pool in the dark (not a joke!) so get a bus into Heraklion instead of booking a private transfer. There is no housekeeping, we had to seek a broom and dustpan to simply sweep through the room ourselves. Be prepared to hire a car, it’s a must as there is nothing in Anissaras so to eat and drink a drive out is necessary. The description online suggest tavernas within 1km. This is not true. Going with this knowledge would have been useful, the description online is fabricated and pictures are not representative of the facilities.