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The rooftop pool is amazing with a full service bar and plenty of different types of seating and views of the city and sea in the distance. All the staff are friendly and helpful

Very good location for this hotel, hotel was very clean and had a nice rooftop pool and restaurant.

Parking was available 👍 The roof ventilation was very loud at the pool, so unfortunately a longer stay at the pool was not possible for me

The hotel is in a great location in the city center, convenient for shopping and visiting museums. The sink is in the bedroom, and the bathroom contains both a toilet and shower

After showering, the entire bathroom floor was flooded. I suggest the hotel separate the shower and toilet areas with a full door

great location near the entrance of the old town. close to the port and bus stop. room was clean with amenities provided

Welcome drink on arrival and a voucher for a free drink at the bar also. Pool area is relaxed and there are loungers on beach and round the pool so best of both options. Rooms are clean and comfortable

Perfect The hotel was absolutely perfect including the restaurant, facilities, pool, Beach, location, staff and cleaning.

Great room overlooking the beach, breakfast was very good, pool area was nice, Sparkling Spa was great

Lovely hotel! Brilliant location right on seafront and close to town's restaurants and shops. Staff are so friendly - Pinelopi and Katerina on Reception were extremely kind

Friendly and very helpful staff. Our sons shared a room in which the air conditioning was ineffective and it was very b hot. Altho we mentioned it to the staff, nothing was done to rectify the situation.

We stayed here for only a few nights on our honeymoon and we were very happy with how clean and friendly the staff was! We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to everyone!

Great hotel with excellent food and stuff. Close to the beach. Nice tennis court. The room is clean and spacious with nice sea view. Spa is relaxing.

- An excellent sandy beach with easy and gradual access to sea and morning walks. Warm sea temperatures (compared to some other locations around Chania we tested)

We stayed at the hotel for 10 days with the family for summer vacation. We've stayed at the hotel multiple times as the staff here are personable and friendly. Our kids love the food, the beach and the area in general

I hat a very good massage. Done by Lydia. It was very relaxing! I enjoyed it very much! I recommend to use the Spa. Very nicht hotel and a beautiful beach!

A beach holiday wouldn't be complete without getting a spa treatment. The hotel spa ran by Sophie was very welcoming and relaxing

beautiful ambience, friendly staff. my masseuse Lydia did a great job, also she made sure that I’m comfortable and was really respectful. I felt very welcomed there and would definitely recommend visiting the spa

The location was amazing! It was an easy walk to the main pool (which we only used once since we had our own pool), the bar, breakfast restaurant and lobby area. My bathroom was 200+ square feet

Our rooms were cleaned multiple times daily, including an evening turn down service. Our pool was spotless and the water was pleasantly refreshing. The pictures of this resort and the rooms truly do not do it justice

We stayed in a 2 bedroom superior bungalow with a private pool (Bungalow 1/1A)

Everything was a gorgeous marble, floors and walls alike. The closets were so elaborate and beautifully appointed my sister took pictures of how they were laid out as she was getting ready to do a remodel of hers

awesome marvelous hotel! amazing views from early morning to sunset, beautiful seaside sitting area. excellent maintenance of the room, if you can, choose the rooms with the private pool (villa)

My sister and I traveled to Crete for an annual birthday trip. Neither of us had been to Greece before and Elounda Mare and Crete did not disappoint. I cannot say enough positive things about the resort

Great spot if you plan on taking a ferry to santorini, its a 20 minute walk. Breakfast was nice here. Only downside was paper thin walls on the first floor, youll be able to hear your neighbors if they are loud!

The hotel I booked included two meals, the taste was great, very satisfied. The fee for one more child is 48 euros. It is reasonable according to its facilities, I hope to have the opportunity to go there again next time

Wonderful hotel in good location. Just a short walk to the old town for shopping, dinning, etc.

We enjoyed our stay here. The buffet breakfast and dinner were excellent. We are vegan and could always find healthy options. The staff are very professional and helpful. We also enjoyed the private beach.

It was about a 5-minute taxi ride from the bus station, we could use the beach in front, and our room was spacious and open, so we were able to relax

There was a pool inside the hotel, so we went for a swim to relax instead of getting a massage

The hotel is in a fantastic location, just steps from the beach. The pool is small but ideal for chilling out. No need to set an alarm to reserve sunbeds! Everyone just came and went as they pleased

Very handy for the beach, shops and bars. Our room was quiet with a small balcony overlooking the pool. The shower was small but manageable. Staff on the most part were very welcoming and helpful

There are several beaches within walking distance. You do need to pay for sunbeds and umbrellas at those, but the prices were very reasonable. We stayed on a half-board basis

Hotel Very close to the beach but there isn't much sand this side of hersonissos. As it's near the end of season many shops/restaurants are closing so it's a more quieter environment and not too rowdy

The hotel is great so are the staff the food is awful it was cold every time and there is not enough sunbeds no hand rails down to the pool and to get to the beach are about 20 steps which is not disabled friendly

loved the food, the location of the hotel was perfect. such a relaxed pool space never had problem getting a sunbed. overall loved our stay in Mari Kristen and would most definitley return , thank you Dave and Sandra

Guest rooms were clean and exactly what they promised, the pool side breakfast and pool area was wonderful and quiet. The meeting space was perfect and the location was so convenient, we could walk everywhere

The pool was lovely, and breakfast was delicious with a nice variety, plus it stayed open late, which was a great surprise if you want to sleep in

Because two people couldn't pass. Our balcony only had enough room for a single chair. Lobby is nice spacious with a full bar. The breakfast is ample with hot and cold choices, and you can eat poolside

We stayed here last year and when we needed another night in Chania before joining a trip it was the obvious place to come. As before, we were made very welcome at Reception as we arrived even later than we had said

The staff really stood out- they were incredibly helpful with arranging taxis and even coordinated a medical appointment for me, explaining how the process worked. That level of care made a big difference

I had a wonderful stay here! The location is perfect- you can walk to many areas, and I only needed a taxi to and from the airport. The rooms were impressively quiet; I never heard my neighbors once

The staff was nice and helpful, the rooms were beautifully cleaned every day, the food was very very tasty. Overall, the hotel was clean, the pools were clean, the sunbeds were washed regularly, as were the sidewalks

The beach with the sea right across the road from the resort, so it was a great location! The sea was beautiful, clean and the beach was also the cleanest I have ever seen

Beachfront property with 3 pools , restaurant with full all you can ask for, breakfast and comfortable rooms. Although we were here October swimmers were enjoying the facilities.

A bit noisy from a nearby hotel complex with entertainments in the evening but did not spoil things. Our view to the beach was fabulous and the hotel staff levels were excellent and the cleaning team were really thorough

We took our water shoes, but in the end they were not needed, as the beach was just clean sand, nothing else. A shop with groceries and other things right next to the resort if not part of it

We spent 8 days (7 nights) at the Astir Beach Hotel and it was the best and most beautiful vacation I have ever had! It left strong memories and feelings in me

The location of the hotel is very good, and the room you booked has a sea view as soon as you open the door, and the beach is just a few steps away

Ioannes, who was so kind, devoted and made our stay very warm! ❤️😘🙏

The hotel also provided fresh towels to use at the beach The restaurant buffet was great. The kitchen staff were very chatty and helpful as well

Breakfast was exceptional. Sorry we stayed here only for one night

The food is lovely and fresh, the pool was incredible and the beach and sea beautiful. We were walking distance to different restaurants and shops, and it was easy to go to Knossos too. A fantastic stay! Thank you!

There had been so many different options and everything was delicious! The pool and beach areas had been aswell nice with enough sunbeds! Overall, we really recommend it!

The service was excellent, great food and well-designed hotel. The location is fabulous with a private beach. The room was nice, but there is a significant mosquitos issue. You literally can’t sit in the terrace

It was amazing, from the beginning we arrived until we checked out, everything was beyond exceptional. The staff was always very polite. The hotel is very modern and has everything you need for a good stay.

The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, which made the whole experience even better

My only wish is that there is an English speaking channel that isn’t the news or finances! We’ve upgraded to the private terrace again (essence room) - a real sun spot! The breakfast was the perfect way to start the day! Great location; the hotel provides free sun loungers on the beach for staying guests

The hotel’s pool could easily belong in a scene from White Lotus. We loved it so much that we ended up spending most of our time there

My experience at NEMA was 10/10, so much so, I’ve already booked again for next year having had such an amazing stay. Every member of staff from the reception, to the dining room, to the domestic were exemplary

A wonderful family hotel located right on the seashore, just a two-minute walk from the beach. The staff are amazing and always kind, ready to help with anything you need. The airport is only a 15-minute bus ride away

Quite generous swimming pool with few sun beds and umbrelas. About 150m walk to the beach (sand and pebbles, no sun beds to rent, you need to bring your stuff)

Close to the airport (it was a plus for us as we don't like long travels, and we could watch planes coming to landing at the beach) in a nice little village, but full of shops, tavernas, and restaurants

Simple, slightly older rooms, but fully equioed (I was just missing an electric cattle and cups), quite spacious, and always perfectly cleaned. Buffets for breakfast and dinner, something for everyone

For dinner always two types if meat + fish + some pasta and sauce. At least two side dishes, bread, very good fresh (as well as steamed/cooked) vegetables and salads, fruits and two kinds of desserts

Otherwise always good selection of cheeses and hams, eggs in some form, breads, pastries, and of course fantastic yoghurs and frest fruit. Also vegetables and cereals with milk

During our first vacation at Alianthos, we noticed how well this hotel is managed. Many visits later our point of view rests unchanged. Friendly staff, nothing is too much trouble, in short, you feel welcome here

Restaurant Amalthea manages to deliver the best cuisine you could wish for, every year again. All credits to chef Sotiris, who presents refined, flavorful dishes that do NOT become boring after a while

A couple of nights per week they have traditional music from Crete and those that know the traditional dances lead the way. The staff is super helpful and the owners a beautiful family

It is with some sadness that we stayed at Alianthos for the last time as we have always known it. Major renovations, including a new building, are planned for this winter

This is a wonderfully ambitious project, through which the Vardakis family will take the spirit of Alianthos to an even higher level

The transfer is an opportunity to get to know the island in all her beauty. The warmest of greetings at reception is the start of a magical stay. Enjoy a cocktail at Nymphes, the Hotel bar, supplied by friendly staff

We had a wonderful stay! The view of the Cretan Sea was absolutely stunning, and our room was very clean and comfortable. The pools were beautiful and refreshing, a perfect way to relax

Room was very clean and spacious. The facilities are modern and the pool overlooking the sea is amazing with stunning views

The hotel is very close to the beach, with beautiful environment and rich breakfast

The facilities are a bit old, the dinner is very good, the beach water is very clear, but it is not the hotel's private beach, you need to cross a road

Early April it was pretty quiet both at the hotel and in the area, which was nice. Service at the hotel was very friendly and helpful! Food at the restaurant was extremely good, highly recommend trying the a la carte

This is a really lovely hotel, probably one of the best we've ever stayed in. Everything is spotlessly clean and well maintained and staff are always working hard to keep it so

The hotel itself is very clean, with good size pools and plenty of sunbeds (with a strict "no reserving sunbeds" policy). It's perfectly located next to the beach which again, was very quiet at this time of year

Be prepared to pay extra for sunbeds on the beach, although we didn't bother - the sand was perfectly comfortable

Great position!!! Just beside the beach! Lovely meals!!! All of the were tasty! Great both quality and quantity! Really new room! Evreything was in great condition

We stayed at this hotel in the penultimate week of the season so had the benefit of great weather at a quieter time

We loved the beach which is just at the back of our hotel. No complaints other than there was no evening entertainment but I am guessing it was because we went end of season

Lovely relaxing holiday with our 3 children. Beautiful views, clean rooms daily and clean swimming pool. 10 euros in a taxi to go to strip where it is more lively

The location was very nice, just a few steps away from the sea, where there is a nice beach. There was also a pub at the beach to get drinks and snacks: very relaxing. The Hotel was very well cared for, and very clean

The beach itself is sandy, you have to enter carefully, there are stones. The sea is restless, the baby not to splash plenty

Hiii! This May i went to the Cactus Beach Hotel in Stalis, Greece with two of my best friends

Clean rooms, decent all inclusive drinks, diverse food with section for toddlers and plastic plates. Beach - great! (Need to pay extra for sun beds, but there is space to just drop towels on the right)

There were several buildings with each their own pool, and a central swimming place with slides. Also, there was animation, from yoga and water noodling to bingo and disco

The Spa, actually belonging to the Cactus Royal hotel but also on our terrain, was excellent, I had a massage from Anja, she was great! What really was lovely was that the people from Cactus beach knew so many languages

However, once you locate it and go upstairs, the rooms are completely modern and beautiful. The delightful breakfasts are served on the second floor and the staff are all helpful and charming

Despite these various inconveniences, Scala de Faro is one of the nicest boutique hotels I've ever stayed in. The location is fabulous, as you can walk to most of the places you will want to visit in Chania

Be aware that it is located in the middle of the main walkway along the port (although the entrance is on the street behind the port) and can be a little difficult to find

Staff was English speaker which was really good, they were very friendly

Scala de Faro is a small, historic boutique hotel in Chania, Crete

Very beautiful design, well appointed rooms, however, no elevator, no pool, no beach. Excellent location in the heart of the Old Port but be aware of what type of room you are looking for. Very warm and helpful staff

The hotel is magnificent. Ideally located by the sea. Everything is designed for the comfort of the guests. The staff were wonderful, welcoming, and responsive. The food was perfect: we thoroughly enjoyed it!

From start to finish this has just been a perfect holiday. The hotel is stunning - right on a private beach

When you arrive you get details to download an app, on this you can order food and drinks straight to your sun bed by the pool! On our second night I got engaged on the private beach with the sunset behind the mountains, it was just beautiful

We had a room on the second floor with a balcony which had a partial sea and mountain view. It was a quiet hotel, you couldn’t hear any noise from adjoining rooms such as the tv etc

Despite hasty renovations, the property is not ready for Kimpton status in my opinion. But the surrounding area is not good at all. The beachfront is rocky and un-walkable. There is a sheep farm next to the hotel

We had hired a car which we were pleased about as you can’t walk to anything as the hotel is off a main road in the middle of nowhere. I’m not sure you would class this as a five star hotel but it’s certainly a four

The rooms are great and spacious for the cost read more below Service is thorough and give you everything you need on the get go such as eating times, WiFi etc There is plenty of activities such as pool, table tennis, karaoke and bar and a pool eith free toys like a beach ball The only downside i can think of for the actual hotel is that the toilet seat in our room wouldn't ever stay up Also the wifi...

The food was very excellent with plenty of choice, some nights they had a Greek night & Shrimp night. It was lovely to have the option of sunbathing by the pool or beach. The staff were really friendly & worked non stop

It was also nice that if you couldn’t get a sun bed around the pool there was some on the beach opposite the hotel free of charge. I would definitely recommend this hotel and have already been looking for next year

Very friendly hotel ideal for the family with entertainment and good food all the staff were very friendly and the beach is a 30 second walk away ilia’s very friendly

Good hotel We had a really lovely stay at the Diogenis Blue Palace 💙 The hotel is clean, comfortable and well located. The manager, Ilyas, is extremely friendly, kind and always helpful — he makes everyone feel welcome

We’ve been here several times already — and we keep coming back, just like many other guests who return year after year. If you have any problem, you just go to the reception — and it’s solved immediately

Also in the bathroom there is no curtain, after showering the whole floor wet. From hotel to sea beach is a narrow lane where a mess

Great little place,hills and steps to contend with,so bear this in mind if booking,but they do have a golf buggy and are more than happy to assist you up and down driveway as long as you communicate with them,nice breeze around pool which is much needed with the heat,food was amazing,no complaints

Gregory the bartender was another notable member of staff, as well as the manager, who was always on hand to help. Overall the staff really make this place feel special. The views from this place were incredible

A great sunrise in the morning and beautiful views of the mountains across Mirabello Bay. The food tasted amazing, handmade and fresh. The chef at this hotel makes a wide range of delicious meals

They are a family of staff and work thier socks off ! I can’t mention them all by name but they made our holiday an absolute pleasure ! I can’t than thank them enough for caring about us which is so lost these days in hospitality, kindness wins !!!!!

The staff were friendly and courteous, especially Albert, who seemed to be doing a range of roles from helping with baggage on arrival to waiting on food ect, a really helpful member of the team

The pools were great, some reviews complain about finding a sunbed but we did not find this to be the case, perhaps it depends on other guests. At the beginning of our stay the sunbeds by the main pool were taken by 7

30 although there were still some by the jasmine and octopus pools however by the latter part of our stay there were still sunbeds available by 10

We arrived late at night so it was very beautiful, we really liked the lighted pools! However, when we got to our hotel room it was a little disappointment. The furniture of the room was very out dated and dirty

Just Got back from a 11 Day Stay Here, With My Husband, Enjoyed Our Stay , Rooms Were Very Spacious and Clean , Breakfast was Very Good, And Most Of The Staff Were Lovely, I Would Have To Be Honest, We Found The Older Barman Not The Most Welcome, But Everyone Else was

We slept with the aircon on and the fan which was no problem. We had no problem with getting a sunbed and usually didn’t get to the pool until after 10am

Every part of the pool gets the sun eventually throughout the day. The onsite supermarket is well stocked and there are plenty of supermarkets on the seafront. Breakfast is €14 and plenty to choose from