Asterias Beach Resort in Afantou

This is a nice hotel but not worth the money we paid. Snack bar has gyros, burgers, pizza and chips that you ask for. Staff are not friendly. Gyros has2 different types of meat but I'm not sure what. No branded drinks included. You have to pay extra! When I come to a 5 star all inclusive I don’t expect to have to pay for anything… isn’t that the point in ‘all inclusive’ Drinks served in paper cups at the 'beach bar' which shuts at 6 sometimes 5. Most cocktails are disgusting. At the main bar we asked for a cocktail (negroni) to be made, using the ingredients they had and was told no, so had to ask for each of the ingredients separately and make it ourselves! Beach sand and shingle - take beach shoes - nice once you are in, warm and clear Beach is part of at least 3 other resorts, if you have read anywhere that there is windsurfing and water sports this is not true and solely for the other resorts. We went and asked and were told no, even tho it is right on the beach that is part of Asterias. If you book a suite you will be right by the beach but don't expect to have the sea view you have paid for... we had a view of a hedge !!! Absolutely shocking for the extra we paid. The hotel is in between two other hotels that share the beach and will have to listen to loud techno and karaoke music as they do their exercise classes . Entertainment 1st night was bingo that you have to pay for !!! ( this is meant to be all inclusive and we are paying for entertainment ??) cost us £10 euros for 3 people. Prizes were animation t shirt or bottle of Prosecco when drinks are included anyway (unless you want to pay for a nice drink) 2nd night Greek traditional dancing and music, encouraged to get up and do Greek Conga. Restaurant had nice food and always something tasty. Breakfast is usual European stuff. No good cereals for teens, no donuts or Nutella just their own chocolate sauce. They Don't make omelettes with varied ingredients, just make them themselves and then tell you to take one. Hard to get someone to come to your table to offer a drink at meal times and no wine, beer, fizzy drinks to help yourself to, only orange, pineapple or apple juice. Usually have finished meal by the time you can get someone to get you a drink. Only house wine or fizz on offer which is both disgusting. The food is very good tho and was the best part of the holiday. Remember to visit the Greek corner as the food here was also fab with rabbit stew and octopus. We came here as wanted a junior suite with a sea view - paid over £1000 extra for the privilege and were given a view of a hedge !!! This really let the holiday down for us as it’s just ironic that we paid to have a sea view and didn’t get it. Lots and lots of bugs in my children's sink, seemed to go when we sprayed insect repellent. Some sort of nest of maybe a hornet or a bird or something outside our rooms, really gross to see each time we go out the door. We were put where the staff have all their cleaning gear so woke

Not a 5 star luxurious experience.
This hotel would make a very good 3 star hotel, 5 however I can't agree with.
Drinks are tasteless and food reused between lunch/dinner, same every meal time and no heat or freshness to meals.
I understand 5 star hotels can differ in different countries, but I have stayed in many 5 stars in Greece, this is comparable to a 3 star. Positive point from stay is staff in restaurant are lovely and cleaners also nice and do a great job.