We returned from vacation yesterday. We were in Crete for the second time, so there is something to compare. First of all, a few words about the hotel. We settled an hour after arrival, all the reviews about the owners of the hotel are true, very good-natured people. We were lucky that we got a room with windows facing the courtyard, and not the main street, it is quite noisy there at night.
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We returned from vacation yesterday. We were in Crete for the second time, so there is something to compare. First of all, a few words about the hotel. We settled an hour after arrival, all the reviews about the owners of the hotel are true, very good-natured people. We were lucky that we got a room with windows facing the courtyard, and not the main street, it is quite noisy there at night. The room itself is small, the furniture is rather shabby, the first association at the sight of the room is "monastic cell". There is a small balcony. The shower cabin is so small that it is better not to take a shower too early in the morning, because when you try to raise your hand, you hit the glass wall of the cabin, creating a roar that can wake everyone in the hotel. Plumbing is new, but why is it needed if there is not always hot water? But since we initially planned to use the hotel only as a place to sleep, these little troubles did not spoil the overall impression of the rest. The only thing that really bothered me was the terrible breakfast. If you can call them that. There is practically nothing! Bread, boiled eggs, melted cheese, ham, cereal, cucumbers, tomatoes and oranges. Everything! For seven days, the same thing, except for one day, when instead of oranges there was a watermelon. But otherwise, considering the price for which the ticket was bought, everything is ok. There are a million shops, taverns and restaurants around, and there are plenty of clubs for lovers of nightlife. Star Beach is a 15-minute walk from the hotel with excellent entry into the sea, clean, sandy. The cheapest and largest supermarket is SPAR to the left of the hotel, 15 minutes walk. The embankment is nearby - the center of evening life, the only thing that annoys you when walking in the evening is the importunity of barkers from taverns and restaurants. And most of all, ours, almost grabbing hands, the Greeks do not allow themselves this. If you have any questions, I'm ready to answer.
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Hello everybody! So - Greece, Fr. Crete, Chersonese, Thalia Hotel. The hotel is purely urban, located on the main street of the city. Clean, cute and moderately decorated. There is almost no hotel area, only a small courtyard. There is a pool (2x3m. ), The water in it, it seems, is never cleaned, no umbrellas, sunbeds are dirty, so forget about relaxing by the pool! Medium-sized rooms, everything you need, with extras only a hair dryer.
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Hello everybody! So - Greece, Fr. Crete, Chersonese, Thalia Hotel. The hotel is purely urban, located on the main street of the city. Clean, cute and moderately decorated. There is almost no hotel area, only a small courtyard. There is a pool (2x3m. ), The water in it, it seems, is never cleaned, no umbrellas, sunbeds are dirty, so forget about relaxing by the pool! Medium-sized rooms, everything you need, with extras only a hair dryer. Soap, shower gel, no. Only two towels, so bring your own for the beach. The remote control from the TV should be taken at the reception (free of charge), but the remote control from the air conditioner costs 8E per day. The toilet is good, clean, no problems with hot and cold water. For breakfast, all 10 days, the set of products did not change (sausage, cheese, yogurt, 3 types of jam, honey, cereals, boiled eggs, cucumbers, tomatoes). You can eat in restaurants, they are in the city immeasurably. Prices are about the same everywhere, but they cook differently.
For myself, I loved Niki's and the restaurant on our beach (which is all white), the prices are the most democratic, but Niki's is tastier and the staff is funnier. Greek salad-4.5-5.6E, squid-6.5E, mussels-5.5E, assorted fish-17-25E (you can safely terebanit on three). In general, the portions are very large (as for me) and if you are not a fan of "eat", you can safely take a portion for two. In almost every restaurant the first 0.5 liters. wines are given as a gift. The beach is 100m away from the hotel. The beach strip is 50 meters long, and 3-4 meters wide, when it is stormy, it is almost all under water. Sunbeds and umbrellas are present (2.5E), but you can also on your towel. The beach is not equipped with locker rooms or showers, but in 10 minutes. walk is the famous Star Beach here there is absolutely everything: beaches, slides, swimming pools, cafes, restaurants, dance floor, and various types of extreme recreation
I went on 2 excursions: to the island of Spinalonga and the Orthodox heritage of Crete. . I liked it.
Tours were bought from a street travel agency (it turned out to be 40% cheaper than from a tour operator). The quality of the tour is good, guides at the height, fed deliciously, also rode on a city tram on the outskirts, also very nice. Take water to Greece. certification. Car rental, etc. vehicles on "every corner", the cost of 25 to 50E / day, the impressions of walking unforgettable. The weather was beautiful, the sea was warm, good company. I really enjoyed the holiday, the thought of coming back here again, and perhaps more than once, never leaves my head.
For myself, I loved Niki's and the restaurant on our beach (which is all white), the prices are the most democratic, but Niki's is tastier and the staff is funnier. Greek salad-4.5-5.6E, squid-6.5E, mussels-5.5E, assorted fish-17-25E (you can safely terebanit on three). In general, the portions are very large (as for me) and if you are not a fan of "eat", you can safely take a portion for two. In almost every restaurant the first 0.5 liters. wines are given as a gift. The beach is 100m away from the hotel. The beach strip is 50 meters long, and 3-4 meters wide, when it is stormy, it is almost all under water. Sunbeds and umbrellas are present (2.5E), but you can also on your towel. The beach is not equipped with locker rooms or showers, but in 10 minutes. walk is the famous Star Beach here there is absolutely everything: beaches, slides, swimming pools, cafes, restaurants, dance floor, and various types of extreme recreation
I went on 2 excursions: to the island of Spinalonga and the Orthodox heritage of Crete. . I liked it.
Tours were bought from a street travel agency (it turned out to be 40% cheaper than from a tour operator). The quality of the tour is good, guides at the height, fed deliciously, also rode on a city tram on the outskirts, also very nice. Take water to Greece. certification. Car rental, etc. vehicles on "every corner", the cost of 25 to 50E / day, the impressions of walking unforgettable. The weather was beautiful, the sea was warm, good company. I really enjoyed the holiday, the thought of coming back here again, and perhaps more than once, never leaves my head.
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I liked the hotel, fully justifies its three stars. It is run by a married couple with children, very pleasant and friendly people. The check-in went very quickly, we (two couples) were given rooms located nearby. The hotel itself is undergoing reconstruction, which is written on the information board, and the management asks to treat the "old" and "new" in the rooms with understanding.
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I liked the hotel, fully justifies its three stars. It is run by a married couple with children, very pleasant and friendly people. The check-in went very quickly, we (two couples) were given rooms located nearby. The hotel itself is undergoing reconstruction, which is written on the information board, and the management asks to treat the "old" and "new" in the rooms with understanding. For example, the room itself is very rustic, and the furniture is not new. However, everything is in good condition. But the bathroom and shower room have already been updated, there were no complaints about them (with the exception of the size of a very compact shower room). It is worth noting that if there are a large number of guests in the hotel, there may not be enough hot water for everyone, as a result of which you will have to wash under cold in the morning and evening. During the day, the water is heated by a special system located on the roof, so there is always hot water at lunchtime. Additionally, the room is paid (prices per day I write from memory): safe at the reception (3 euros), refrigerator (3 euros), TV (5 euros), air conditioning (7 euros). In the room, by the way, there is a hairdryer, and in the lobby - free internet access via Wi-Fi. The doors to the balcony can be opened for plowing, so there should be no problems with ventilation, but do not forget to take a fumigator with you.
Full cleaning of the room, as well as change of linen and towels - every other day. On another day, they take out the garbage and can sweep up the little things. In general, there are no complaints.
We took two meals a day in the morning and in the evening. Breakfast is continental (cereal, yogurt, milk, cream, sausage, cheese, eggs, vegetables, fruits, honey, jam, tea, coffee) and does not shine with a special variety: there is something to eat, but after a week the monotony gets boring. But for dinner you will have to go to another hotel, but you should not be afraid: it is located just a minute walk towards the sea, and besides, 4. Here you can already roam to fame: several types of meat dishes, fish, various side dishes, baked vegetables, ordinary vegetables, salads, sweets, fruits... It is worth noting the chef who, in front of everyone every day, prepares specialties: meat, garnish and sauces. Also, I can't help but mention the great selection of ice cream and wonderful baklava. In general, you will definitely not stay hungry at night.
As we wrote earlier, the facade of the hotel looks at the main street of the city, but the windows of most rooms face the side and the noise of cars is almost inaudible. The building is located in the center of the city, which can be walked from one side to the other in about 30 minutes. To the largest market in the city (with the letters S. P. A. R. in the name), you need to go to the left side of it for about 20 minutes.
It’s a 3-5 minute walk to the sea across the road, but I don’t recommend swimming on the first beach that caught my eye and I advise you to move a little to the right - in front of this beach there is a cover of a no longer working bar, and this beach has become our main vacation spot. The well-known Star Beach in the city was not liked by its noisiness and focus on pumping money out of the youth. For lovers of the sandy coast, I recommend San Beach: it is, however, located a couple of kilometers east of the city of Malia, which, nevertheless, can be reached without a rented transport by bus and then, after walking a couple of kilometers on foot.
Rent a sun lounger on the beach - 3 euros, umbrella - 2 euros. However, on the left there is a small piece of unoccupied shore, where you can sit with your towels, etc. We did not come across sea urchins, although on the neighboring beach (which is opposite the hotel), one guy who swam in a mask counted four of them.
I do not advise you to order tours from a guide - there are about a dozen travel agencies in the city that will offer you prices almost twice as cheap. Example: a trip to the south of the island to the Libyan Sea with a guide - 60 euros, with a third-party company - 35 euros. Santorini island with a guide - 265 euros, with a company - 120 euros, etc.
You can rent transport everywhere - from a bicycle to an SUV. Prices for small cars start at an average of 30-40 euros. Gasoline in Crete is expensive 1.7-1.9 euros.
In general, I really liked the rest in Crete and specifically in this hotel, we already miss it and want to return : ).
Full cleaning of the room, as well as change of linen and towels - every other day. On another day, they take out the garbage and can sweep up the little things. In general, there are no complaints.
We took two meals a day in the morning and in the evening. Breakfast is continental (cereal, yogurt, milk, cream, sausage, cheese, eggs, vegetables, fruits, honey, jam, tea, coffee) and does not shine with a special variety: there is something to eat, but after a week the monotony gets boring. But for dinner you will have to go to another hotel, but you should not be afraid: it is located just a minute walk towards the sea, and besides, 4. Here you can already roam to fame: several types of meat dishes, fish, various side dishes, baked vegetables, ordinary vegetables, salads, sweets, fruits... It is worth noting the chef who, in front of everyone every day, prepares specialties: meat, garnish and sauces. Also, I can't help but mention the great selection of ice cream and wonderful baklava. In general, you will definitely not stay hungry at night.
As we wrote earlier, the facade of the hotel looks at the main street of the city, but the windows of most rooms face the side and the noise of cars is almost inaudible. The building is located in the center of the city, which can be walked from one side to the other in about 30 minutes. To the largest market in the city (with the letters S. P. A. R. in the name), you need to go to the left side of it for about 20 minutes.
It’s a 3-5 minute walk to the sea across the road, but I don’t recommend swimming on the first beach that caught my eye and I advise you to move a little to the right - in front of this beach there is a cover of a no longer working bar, and this beach has become our main vacation spot. The well-known Star Beach in the city was not liked by its noisiness and focus on pumping money out of the youth. For lovers of the sandy coast, I recommend San Beach: it is, however, located a couple of kilometers east of the city of Malia, which, nevertheless, can be reached without a rented transport by bus and then, after walking a couple of kilometers on foot.
Rent a sun lounger on the beach - 3 euros, umbrella - 2 euros. However, on the left there is a small piece of unoccupied shore, where you can sit with your towels, etc. We did not come across sea urchins, although on the neighboring beach (which is opposite the hotel), one guy who swam in a mask counted four of them.
I do not advise you to order tours from a guide - there are about a dozen travel agencies in the city that will offer you prices almost twice as cheap. Example: a trip to the south of the island to the Libyan Sea with a guide - 60 euros, with a third-party company - 35 euros. Santorini island with a guide - 265 euros, with a company - 120 euros, etc.
You can rent transport everywhere - from a bicycle to an SUV. Prices for small cars start at an average of 30-40 euros. Gasoline in Crete is expensive 1.7-1.9 euros.
In general, I really liked the rest in Crete and specifically in this hotel, we already miss it and want to return : ).
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I stayed at the hotel in August 2011. The hotel chose a budget and in the city center. The hotel immediately surprised with its comfort and compactness. Located in the city center, 4 minutes to the nearest beach. on foot, but it's better to go to Star Vich, it's better to enter the sea and the beaches are bigger, a lot of entertainment, noisy.
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I stayed at the hotel in August 2011. The hotel chose a budget and in the city center.
The hotel immediately surprised with its comfort and compactness. Located in the city center, 4 minutes to the nearest beach. on foot, but it's better to go to Star Vich, it's better to enter the sea and the beaches are bigger, a lot of entertainment, noisy.
Let's return to the description of the hotel. The rooms are small in Greek style, clean and tidy, new plumbing. Attention! You need to pay extra for a TV, air conditioning and a safe, so that it would not be a surprise for you (we were warned at the tour company)
The breakfasts are quite decent, of course, the table does not break from abundance, but everything is enough.
Dinners can be ordered on the spot, which I advise, take a card at the reception and eat at a nearby hotel, there is abundance there. But I preferred not to tie myself to the hotel, because the food in Crete is not expensive (comparing with European resorts)
The hotel area is not large, there is a swimming pool, but I didn’t go there, there is such a wonderful sea nearby.
Very friendly staff and nice atmosphere.
Only here the cicadas make noise in the evenings, but this did not annoy me at all.
A small nuance, the hotel is urban and on the main street is very noisy, our windows overlooked the courtyard and we were quite normal, but.
In general, I liked the hotel, I always wanted to return there.
Fully corresponds to 3 stars, you can even pull on 4. I will advise it to my friends
The hotel immediately surprised with its comfort and compactness. Located in the city center, 4 minutes to the nearest beach. on foot, but it's better to go to Star Vich, it's better to enter the sea and the beaches are bigger, a lot of entertainment, noisy.
Let's return to the description of the hotel. The rooms are small in Greek style, clean and tidy, new plumbing. Attention! You need to pay extra for a TV, air conditioning and a safe, so that it would not be a surprise for you (we were warned at the tour company)
The breakfasts are quite decent, of course, the table does not break from abundance, but everything is enough.
Dinners can be ordered on the spot, which I advise, take a card at the reception and eat at a nearby hotel, there is abundance there. But I preferred not to tie myself to the hotel, because the food in Crete is not expensive (comparing with European resorts)
The hotel area is not large, there is a swimming pool, but I didn’t go there, there is such a wonderful sea nearby.
Very friendly staff and nice atmosphere.
Only here the cicadas make noise in the evenings, but this did not annoy me at all.
A small nuance, the hotel is urban and on the main street is very noisy, our windows overlooked the courtyard and we were quite normal, but.
In general, I liked the hotel, I always wanted to return there.
Fully corresponds to 3 stars, you can even pull on 4. I will advise it to my friends
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We advise everyone who chooses a budget vacation. My sister and I rested at the Thalia *** hotel from July 24 to August 3.2011. Family hotel: the owners, their children, relatives, all work in this hotel. The staff is wonderful, cleaning every day, the bed was changed every other day, I liked it very much, good 3 stars.
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We advise everyone who chooses a budget vacation. My sister and I rested at the Thalia *** hotel from July 24 to August 3.2011. Family hotel: the owners, their children, relatives, all work in this hotel. The staff is wonderful, cleaning every day, the bed was changed every other day, I liked it very much, good 3 stars. Especially we made friends with the staff, wonderful girls, helpful!! ! Remarkably rested Lena and Masha.
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