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We never had a problem getting a lounger though on our side of the hotel, the beach side pool was always over crowded with no free loungers. You have to pay for sun loungers on the beach though

We stayed at the iolida beach for a week, there was two adults & a 10 year old! All in all we had a fab break! The hotel is split in two halves connected by a bridge over the main road! Our room needed abit of updating & tlc however it was absolutely spotless as is the rest of the hotel! The pools are clean & well maintained there were no issues with getting sunbeds! Location of hotel is good, 17 euros...

We had a room on the 4th floor accross the road from the beach but had a nice sea view. The room was large and we had a fridge, kettle and cooking facilities even though we were all inclusive

Food was awesome once again and the hotel itself very clean and spacious on a lovely Sandy beach with great snorkelling and water activities around. Definitely going back and my family loved it and want to go back too

There are 2 pools and even though there are signs everywhere saying you cannot reserve loungers some people chose to ignore this and staff didn't remove their towels

Stallos (i think that's his name ) in the pool bar was always cheerful and knew my favourite drink, our cleaner was very chatty and nice but we forgot her name

Cleaning and dining staff are valued as polite, warm lovely people. We are planning our return with guests we met here. Advice bring swim shoes for beach to get in sea you have to step over stones

On arrival we were shown to our room which was not the sea front suite that we had paid for!! On complaining we were told that it would be ready the next day which of course was totally unacceptable

The hotel is positioned on the beach and the dining area is just inches from the sand, giving a magnificent view and a tranquil place to eat

she was very much part of our holiday, even having one dance after work with guests to the DJ music ( ABBA Will always bring back such a great memory. try the roof top restaurant food is fantastic

We had to insist on speaking to the Manager who was hiding in his office behind reception and would have heard our conversation with the receptionist

Andreas the bar man is fantastic always welcoming in fairness all the staff are but he stood out from the rest. Loads of pools to chose from we had a swim up room and hardly used it because the sea is so calm

The food is first class and truly a great buffet - lots of homemade and homegrown food. The drinks are below average in price with a cocktail being around €11. A good bottle of wine around €20

Also a free A La Carte dinner at Tomatini the on-site restaurant. Also a voucher is handed to you for a free lunch - this is any salad and two main courses for two people - anything you want

The hotel is delightful, with many pools and shady places to sit and gorgeous gardens. The food was excellent throughout our stay and the service friendly and very efficient

The views from the reception and bar are extraordinary, so beautiful to look over Galini harbour. Generously you are given a nice bottle of wine and snacks in the room

This is one of the best places to locally - if not the best. A great welcome with local iced tea, homemade biscuits and a cool flannel

Whilst here we were the ONLY English - which made for quiet socialising in the eve as everyone was German. Quiet a few kids , but they were generally well behaved

Did good for an all inclusive Greek dishes as well and so much choice at breakfast. Plenty of sunbds on the private beach and around the pool. more choice of spirits on all inclusive would have been good

The staff apart from the rude reception lady were so nice and friendly, Stavros the barman was a top man, he made our stay and evenings, very friendly, a funny guy! Maria was also a lovely lady, kind and helpful, Teddy who ran the animation team did a very good job, from beach activities to evening entertainment including, music nites, kareoke and bingo! The beach is just across a fairly busy toad...

Staff at this hotel made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. Fruit plater in room and Bottle of wine. Dorian n the restaurant was fantastic nothing too much bother. Always smiling and so good at her job

Stavros in the bar very attentive. Entertainment duo worked very hard. We were in a party of 12 and had a fantastic time also got engaged on karaoke night so such a memorable holiday

Excellent food every day, great program (aqua gym, games, karaoke, culture evening etc. And last but not least: the best personel ever, nice people doing perfectly their job

We went on holiday with my friend looking for pure relaxation and an easy, peaceful stay. We mainly chose this hotel because of its location right by the beach and it really delivered

The pool is really small for the hotel size and the beach is at 7-10 minutes away, walking. Being a Greek beach, is stone-ish and steep, so is important to note that is not an golf with tranquil water

All in all it's definitely recommendable and good in price Quality

Anyway, the food was great, the best delicious food from breakfast to dinner! I hope they can change the pool rules soon. Thanks for our great holiday season!

The pool is small, but it is really okay. The problem is that some guests put towels so early and they are not even there to swim! The pool is for everyone who wants to swim, but many can't swim, for example, children

Some complaints about it, and management didn't do anything about it. Maybe they can at least put some rules that no reservations in the pool, no leaving of towels when the person is not there

My family and I have stayed at Nefeli twice, both times during the off-season. I highly recommend this hotel for its friendly, welcoming, and helpful staff

There is also a grassy place to sit and hear the sea and relax on sunbeds. The lady at the pool bar was lovely, Athena I think her name was and the other lady in the restaurant Georgia was real nice

well we just got back from a week here and what do I have to say about Maritimo Beach Hotel wow we love sissi the people are so nice and the hotel is great very nice rooms we had a downstairs garden view room up by the smaller pool room 608 spotless every day and the rest of tge hotel too never saw anything dirty the staff omg so nice there is a lady that works there I saw her in the restaurant on...

Great hotel. Rooms are fantastic and very nice pool. Very quite, for a relaxed time. There are very nice restaurants in the area and is nice for a walk

The food was delicious, the service was perfect and the swimming pool was amazing! If you want to have the best holiday you should book this hotel :)

The thing that makes Maritimo Beach Hotel special is the staff, they are so friendly, welcoming and make you feel at home. The whole experience from start to finish felt personal and like they really cared

A lovely hotel right on the sea front. About 10 min walk across the other side of the harbour but 2 min walk to other shops/bars. There is a cove across the road from hotel with clear waters to swim in

After two wonderful stays in 2025, we've already booked for 2026. We can't wait to return to this resort. For us, it's one of the most beautiful in the Mediterranean (…and we've stayed at many others)

Food was very diversified - everybody could find something delicious to eat. Beautiful place with well-kept gardens and swimming pools. I'd a lovely, bright and big apartment with impressing view

A very very special hotel, with special staff and very special facilities. The food is exceptional, the drinks options fantastic and the upgrades in report for 2026 are total quality

The beach and sea were very pleasant with beautiful clear sea. When we first stepped inside the hotel it felt calm and relaxing. The location was on the whole good although quite a drive from the airport and Heraklion

It got cleaned every day and fresh bottles of water was put in the fridge every day. There was plenty of loungers by the pool and the sea and everywhere got the sun did not matter where you sat

There was multiple activities provided by the entertainment team daily for example aqua bikes, aqua gym and lots of ball games. The entertainment team spoke multiple languages such as French, Spanish and English

Hotel is immaculate, beautiful pool, easy access to the beach, food in the Waves beach bar was amazing and huge portion sizes, short €2 bus journey to Chania port. Highly recommend this hotel

The staff is very friendly and helpful. The morning breakfast is plentiful. The rooms are clean and the view of the beach is nice. Lots of pool options.

Most outstanding the hotel Personal which was so friendly and the beach front if course :)

This is a pleasant hotel with very friendly staff. The rooms are adequate but tired. There are not enough sun beds by the pool areas for everyone. The beach sun beds are €5 per day per bed

If you get the old rooms, you hear everything your neighbours are doing. And they should renovate the bathroom. But it was always cleaned very thoroughly. Besides that everything was top notch

Everything we needed was within walking distance....The convenience was a very important quality for us plus staff at hotel utmost helpful. I will definitely come back yo hotel and area

Stayed here twice bit pricey but well worth it, has a fantastic swimming pool and has easy access to the beach, also has sunbeds to hire

Very nice hotel, great location, friendly staff, good rooms, pool, close to the beach, good price. Can recommend :)

We stayed at this hotel for a week and everything was great. The room was cleaned daily, the food was good, and the location was fantastic, right by the sea

We'd like to thank Ariadne for a wonderful week spent on beautiful Crete

Fantastic pool area with very friendly staff and good food. Direct access to the beach from pool area as well. Breakfast was not of similar quality though. Also, the hotel coffee was undrinkable

We had a good stay! However, you have to pay for the sun loungers at the pool. The staff is very, very friendly, except for the head waiter

Pool area is very quiet and doesnt really get much sun in the day time until later, I only spent my first day around the pool and was alone most of the time, the rest of the time I went to the beach or excursions

There are plenty of supermarkets, pharmacies, and public transport nearby. Nearby one of my favourites to visit was Mare Mio beach and resto, €10 for a sunbed for the day and the food was lovely

Special shout outs to Genti the barman, who was really funny; friendly and helpful, Elli and Yannis at reception, and the waiting staff at breakfast and dinner all lovely, friendly and helpful as I was travelling solo

I went across to the reception, and someone came over to fix it right away! They had also saved me some light salad/ cheeses/ meats as it was past the dinner time, which I thought was really nice

They are all there to answer any questions you may have. The bar prices are really reasonable, €3. 06) for a glass of local wine! The breakfast and dinner were also good, plenty of variety

It does mention that towels are only cleaned once every 2 days, but in a 7 day-stay, I think my bedding was only changed twice, so the cleaning schedule is a bit sporadic

I would especially like to mention Rena from the bar on the first floor — she truly made our stay unforgettable! Also, a big thank you to Elena, Anna, and Ioanna, who made sure every morning at breakfast was perfect and that we had everything we needed

I highly recommend that if you are coming to Crete that you look her up. Another amazing worker is Katerina. She was great to interact with. Her upbeat attitude was amazing. I really appreciate all of the staff at Kydon

We had a fantastic time at Kydon Hotel! It’s definitely one of the best hotels we’ve stayed at so far. The location is beautiful, the staff is amazing, and everything was exceptionally clean and well-maintained

View from upper floor of the old city is stunning. Located just 5min walk from the old port which offers many restaurants and tourists shops. Very nice breakfast with many options. Valet parking is a big plus.

She is amazing at everything she does. I really appreciate her welcoming attitude. I have never been more welcomed at any other location. Being an outsider I really appreciate being involved in her day to day

The food and service are the best! Especially Rena, who works the bar. She makes the best drinks, always has a beautiful smile to greet everyone with, and willing to be helpful to those of us not from Crete.

This is our third time there, after twice in 2012+2013, and now again in 2025! What can I say - it was such a wise choice to return! Everything that made it a magical paradise in the past has stayed the same, and on top of that, some things were even upgraded (the new pool and renovated eating area are beautiful)

Perfect accomodation, very clean and spacious, also the furniture is very modern and new. The best is the private outdoor area with a private pool. There is a fence around this area, for a maximum of privacy

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff in particular Mike and Babis were so welcoming and looked after us in the restaurant. The villas are well equipped and the private pools a really good size

The food in the restaurant is very, very tasty and of a very high quality, if you like greek food. ) The staff is very, very friendly and helpful in every situation

Nothing was too much bother for the staff. Genuinely happy staff that cared about their customers visiting. We look forward to returning to this hotel/resort

It was like a family :-) At least, the price is European average and very OK for the overall quality. For us it is a rating of 100%, we come back :-)

Great hotel. Lovely pool with a sea view. Food is great and the staff are very nice. 10 mins walk to the beach. The water is beautiful and clear. Go for it

Water in the pools is filtered all the time and the guys playing the music know their businesses. Chillout after lunch and live music after dinner. Very kind and smiling you the guests

Staff is extremely helpful and willing to make your state a nice experience. Food varies and also Greek specialities are prepared. Amazing views from the rooms and swimming pool

Hotel room with nice seaview, employees doing their very best, food OK also good choice of fruits every day.

The rooms are good, with nice airconditioning, a nice view and a spacious bathroom. The staff is very helpfull, exept the restaurant personnel. The food is mediocre at best. Quite far from the beach.

Very clean. Lovely hotel. Great food and service would 100% recommend this.

We stayed for 10 nights and had a great time. Fantastic service with all the staff being friendly and helpful. Pool was really clean and nice. Very close to supermarkets, restaurants and specialty the beach

Cosy and relatively small, Castro is located on a five minute walk from Ammoudara Beach and has a bus stop in front of the hotel. The bus comes every 30 minutes so it take 20 minutes max to Heraklion city center

Also located very close to the airport, so transfer is quick and easy via bus, shuttle or taxi. There is a rent a car next to the hotel for those willing to cruise along the beaches of the island

Great outdoor pool, clean and neat, friendly staff. Food is very good, with Maxim restaurant at the street level and has a very nice terrace

We was last year 2024, all was ok special the food , the rooms was clean, but the furniture was outdated and the bathroom with the open shower wasn't very good. We only had breakfast, which is very ok

The hotel and the staff were very professional and always positive. They were very kind and welcoming. What’s a bit annoying are the showers, which are quite narrow, but overall, I recommend it

The staff was very welcoming and helpful The breakfast was quite tasty and fresh The price also I find quite cheap for 5 nights that we stayed Overall very nice hotel, with nice rooms and location Would recommend

The room also had a fridge/safe Our shower was v powerful and toiletries are provided along with slippers and hairdryer. If I was to return to Chania I would definitely stay in this hotel again

The hotel maintains its Cretan charm and pride with modern and well-maintained amenities and excellent service from all the staff. I look forward to my return!

A hotel right in the centre of everything, yet the location is rather quiet. Very clean hotel and very accommodating staff. A definite recommendation.

1) This is very nice and new hotel. Bathroom shower, everything is perfect. 3) if I could rate the whole hotel, will give 6 stars

Nice staff, great breakfast which you can enjoy outside and nice confortable rooms

This hotel has fabulous views of the mountains on one side. There are two swimming pools with plenty of sunbeds. Each bed has a thick mattress so they are very comfortable

Lovely little apartment with everything you need. Very clean and cleaners came every other day. Receptionist very helpful with taxis and what shops to use. Pools were cold but that’s expected, area was clean

It's a 15-20 minute walk to the beaches, and about the same distance to grocery stores, just in the other direction. The lack of sidewalks on the road was a problem for us since we were with children

It is surrounded by farm land (veg, so no bad smells)

He let us stay in our room on our last day, even though the hotel had officially closed for the season. It was an 8hr wait from check out to our transfer to the airport

The food at the hotel is very good and very well priced as are the drinks. 10minutes walk to old town, 15minutes walk to beach

Super swimming in spotless pools

Antisocial behaviour NOT tolerated at all! Food fresh and gorgeous. few mins walk one direction brought you to the funky strip

Great idea not to charge for air con as keeps the price low but there if you need it, makes perfect sense so you're not paying for something you might not need, especially out of season

The hotel was lovely, with an excellent location next to the old town, where there were loads of lovely restaurants. Great swimming pool and friendly staff, particularly Maria

No problem getting a sunbed in the morning which makes a pleasant change

Pool area is very nice with comfy sun loungers. takes a few days to get used to for 3 of us. snacks are “ok” Old town is lovely at night. We wanted cheap and cheerful

The beachfront location is simply unbeatable – you’re just steps from the sea, and they even provide beach towels, which made relaxing by the water effortless. What truly sets this place apart is the incredible staff

If you’re looking for a relaxing, beautiful stay in Crete with top-notch service, amazing food, and a dream beachfront setting, I highly recommend Vergina Beach Hotel. We’ll definitely be coming back!

The staff was extremely friendly. I can't give less than 5 stars. The apartment was clean and cozy, comfortable beds, great view and ambience. Easy access to restaurants, supermarkets and the beach

Beautiful hotel on the beach Great place to stay, fantastic duplex room with terrace and jacuzzi. Inclusive sun loungers and great breakfast. Staff were all very friendly and helpful

Every single person we encountered – from the friendly front desk team, the attentive bar and beach waiters, to the warm and welcoming breakfast staff – went above and beyond

I can't say enough good things about Vergina Beach Hotel. From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations

Not in a really good area as nothing much along the seafront. Beach not fab stones and shingle with a tiny bit of sand. Jet2 needs to update description. Food not really good , poor choice and lukewarm

Food was great, waiters very polite. The barman was a very nice man. Great atmosphere around the bar. Entertainment predominantly was good. Over the road from a very nice beach. There are lots of cats but not a problem

Wonderful location, 2 minutes to the beach. Excellent services and competent staffs. Food was delicious as well, and cats will stare at you when you eat. Highly recommend!

The hotel was clean and well maintained throughout, including the pool and gardens. No issue with sun-beds either, there are plenty to go round. Plenty of variety at every meal time

Good points Nice clean hotel ,friendly staff ,especially sasha the barman. As stated before on reviews no spirits until after 6. Lovely pool and sun loungers Negative points

Lovely hotel, clean team Cody with fresh towels, comfortable loungers by the pool, pool was always spotless. Buffet food was a good standard but did get a bit repetitive

Large common areas were perfect for working. You have to walk to the sea, the historic center, or the bus station, but it's all within walking distance. There's a great supermarket across the street

There was a kettle, hot water, comfortable beds, and excellent value for money. A photo from the bed was on the TV. There's a school across the street, and kids play and make noise during the day

This is by far the best hotel I've stayed in Greece. Very beautiful design of the room, clean, and with a bathtub. Friendly hotel receptionist. I will definitely stay here again if I visit rethymnon.

The hotel is centrally located, just a 10-minute walk from both the historic center and the beach, making it an ideal spot for exploring the area

I was able to book a room for one night very quickly , the staff was super friendly and willing to help with everything we needed. Considering the price , it was very good for its value

A kind staff with and amazing breakfast. The rooms are fine, nothing special about it. The hotel is close to the old town, so there's no need to rely on cars. However, beaches are a bit far