Отличный отдых! Great vacation!

Hello. I never write reviews about hotels, but after reading reviews about hotels "Zephiros 3 *" I decided to express my opinion too. Everything is in order. I had a rest in May 2010. We arrived in the city of Heraklion already in the afternoon, and while everyone was placed in hotels, evening came. I was the last one on the bus and I was brought to "Zephiros" late in the evening tired and hungry. At the reception, the already well-known "meagher, part-time hostess" met me at the reception. As for the migra, I probably agree, in fact, not the friendliest person. Looking ahead a little, I want to say that you can find a common language with all people. In short, when I left, the hostess of the hotel saw me off and invited me to come to her hotel again, we parted with her as good friends. They put me in a room on the first floor overlooking the garden. I must say right away that the first floor was very embarrassing for me, the balcony was almost on the ground, I was alone in the room, somehow I felt uneasy. She decided to wait until morning and ask me to move. The hostess did not refuse my request, but asked me to wait one day until the room was free. During this day, I realized that I don’t want to move anywhere anymore, it was so calm and comfortable. The truth is said "Morning is wiser than evening! ". The room is really not a presidential size, but quite normal, everything you need is there, and I came to relax and get new impressions, and not sit in the room from morning to evening. The room was cleaned regularly and very well. Most importantly, only once it turned out to catch the maid, and everything was done completely unnoticed by the guests.
About the tip. As elsewhere, in Crete it is customary to tip. In cafes and taverns, about 10% of the order or just small change. For maids in hotels, I left a tip of 1 - 3 euros, and even then not every day. But I want to warn you right away, even if you don’t leave a penny anywhere, the attitude towards you will not change for the worse!
Russians are loved in Crete, and not for a full wallet, but simply love. Perhaps because there are not so many Russians resting in Crete.

I especially want to say about the location of the hotel. It is located on the very seashore, and the central doors overlook the main street of Stalida. Despite the fact that the hotel is located on a central noisy street, where the Germans "buzz" in the bars until the morning, it was very quiet and calm in the room, I slept great. Incredibly beautiful and quiet sea. There is a private beach, sun loungers and umbrellas for a fee, if I'm not mistaken for 5 euros, the always friendly grandfather collects the fee, who also works as a gardener in hotels.
The hotel has a nice outdoor swimming pool, next to it sunbeds are free for everyone. I have never noticed sidelong glances about a busy free sunbed or on another occasion from the Germans or Finns, who were just at that time resting at the hotel.
About nutrition. Perhaps, if someone is used to Egyptian and Turkish exuberance, he will not like the choice. The food system is a buffet. All meals were hearty and tasty. Breakfast every day was with a standard set of dishes, but at dinner every day the dishes changed. Fish and meat dishes, poultry and lamb dishes alternated. I especially want to note the service in the restaurant. When I warned that I would have an early excursion, they set the table for me early in the morning or gave me a "dry ration" with me, the same was the case in the evening, if I was late from the excursion for dinner, snacks were brought to my room.
As for entertainment, I would probably agree that there is not much entertainment in the hotel. Of course, you can ride a "water banana" or a scooter or just sunbathe. That's all there is to entertainment.
I went on excursions only with the host travel agency, I was afraid to take it on the street. Of course, the prices on the street are more acceptable, but I chose a safer option. I especially liked the excursion to the island of Santorini and the island - the fortress of Spinalongu + barbecue in Mirabello Bay. Although it was interesting everywhere, you learn the ancient culture and customs. A lot of positive impressions!
In conclusion, I want to note that if I have a chance to visit Crete again, I will choose the Zephiros 3 * hotel. I rested in other countries, lived in 4 * and 5 * hotels. When I was choosing a hotel, I really understood that a 3 * hotel is, sorry, not 5 *, and for the money invested, this is also not 5 *. Therefore, I did not experience any unexpected shock. The impression was very positive.

I don’t want to impose anything on anyone, and even more so I don’t want to call for rest in Crete only at the Zephiros 3 * hotel. Everyone chooses according to their preferences, requests and, finally, according to their wallet, I just liked it.
This is my possibly subjective opinion.
Have a nice holiday!