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Hello! I am writing a review for the first time, so do not be strict, dear future tourists of the AKS Minoa Palace 4 * : -). On the bus, the guide told us that it would take 15 minutes to get to the hotel, but we were at the hotel in 5 minutes (during this time we managed to pick up our suitcases from the bus)! we were one of the first tourists of the 2013 season, we were met very friendly: we filled out a questionnaire, drank juice (yupi), received the keys, took our suitcases and we were in the room (the whole procedure was 10 minutes). The room is cozy, clean and comfortable. There is a lot of storage space: a closet where there are a large number of coat hangers, niches, places for shoes and even for suitcases; two bedside tables; TV cabinet with drawers for things. Nowhere and nothing was broken, no noise, no squeaking, no dripping, no blowing. The territory of the hotel is small, but we did not have time to walk around it anyway. Well, the swimming pool overlooking the sea - it was my dream, and the main reason why we chose this hotel. and with hotel reviews we had problems, reviews are either very old or in Italian. so we looked at the pictures and off we went. Indeed, as in the photo - the pool was overlooking the sea : -). It was very nice and comfortable. The pool is clean, not deep 1.25-1.35 m. And the children's pool is very shallow. The beach is clean and sandy. The sea is clear, cool (we were still out of season) - we still swam !! ! comfortable sun loungers, umbrellas, beach towels, free of charge. The restaurant has a big place enough for everyone, there is also a barbecue restaurant (but it didn’t work with us yet), 2 bars. we had an ALL soft food system: all food at breakfast, lunch and dinner, and from alcohol - wine, crayfish, beer from barrels - free of charge both in the restaurant and at the bar. Everything from bottles (wine, beer, vodka, brandy, etc. ), as well as cocktails for a fee. Tea and coffee from the machine for free all day. In the lobby bar you can read what is included in the ALL soft system, so it's better to read first and then order boldly. Because we ordered coffee for 2.5 euros (as our guide Londa said - free of charge), but it was an instructive lesson and we learned it. The food is just excellent.... our company, apart from the words: excellent, wonderful, wonderful, excellent, etc. , did not say anything else at the table. The Italian chef is just a wonderful person and an excellent specialist! everything was from meat: pork, veal, and lamb; chicken; duck; all kinds of fish. Side dishes, too, for every taste could be found. From fruits were oranges, apples, grapefruits, strawberries. All I can say about desserts is.....mmmmmmmm. . . You just have to try it - you won't regret it! a lot of olives and cheeses, dried fruits, various nuts, homemade jams, jams, chocolate (not soy!!!! ). Oh yes, and what kind of croissants are there !! ! EVERYTHING about food is no more a word!! ! The staff is very friendly and if you greet them in Greek, you are all their best friends! they really like it! I advise you to learn a couple of words in Greek - good morning, good evening, thank you and please! Excursions are not cheap, to put it mildly - from 50 euros (for this money you will be taken to the city of Heraklion, guided through it and you will visit 2 museums. We did it 14 euros: 2 euro bus to Heraklion and back, 10 euros - entrance to the Archaeological museums (but honestly there is nothing to do) and the Palace of Knossos! ! for 1.5 euros - you choose! . It will be more interesting, and more comfortable, and cheaper. We were 9 people, we took 2 cars (small) for 2 days for 130 euros. Petrol from 1.70 euros. It was two wonderful days. We took cars not from a guide (Londa), but from the city - of course it's cheaper. Everything was wonderful and fun! I can’t and don’t want to find fault with anything except animation !! ! whether they just arrived, or they didn’t care what the vacationers do - I don’t know. , but I have never seen such passive animators (a boy and two girls). But this did not overshadow our holiday for a second, we had a great company. we all demanded a club dance from the animation, but did not wait ; -), maybe you will dance a club dance?! ! But if you dance the Macarena in the evening, then you should know that this is not the merit of animation, it was revived by us and our friends from Moscow (out of boredom). Something I talked about : -) it's time to round off -REST IN THIS HOTEL WAS UNFORGETTABLE and gave us a charge of vivacity and positive emotions, sun and warmth until the next trip to the sea (and this will not be soon), and also new friends! Hi Yana, Pasha , Tanya and Kolya ; -). And to you, dear tourists, a pleasant and unforgettably positive holiday on. Crete at AKS Minoa Palace 4*