The hotel was chosen for the price category and location, it is located right next to the sea, the beach is rocky, but there is a pontoon with a ladder from which they swam, it is problematic with children, but a sandy beach is a 5-7 minute walk along a picturesque path. Located at the entrance to Stalida, near - Hersonissos - 15 minutes walk, there is a bus to Heraklion, 30 km, a stop is nearby.
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The hotel was chosen for the price category and location, it is located right next to the sea, the beach is rocky, but there is a pontoon with a ladder from which they swam, it is problematic with children, but a sandy beach is a 5-7 minute walk along a picturesque path. Located at the entrance to Stalida, near - Hersonissos - 15 minutes walk, there is a bus to Heraklion, 30 km, a stop is nearby.
The check-in at the hotel was quick, we were already at the hotel at 8 am, we were checked in at 11-00, as the room was ready, according to the rules - check-in at 14-00. The room is excellent, new furniture, balcony, everything you need was available, everything worked. An iron could be borrowed from the reception. And from the room in general a view of a million dollars - the sea and mountains. It was a bit noisy, because near the highway, but we did not pay attention. Nothing extra was paid to anyone.
The food is varied, tasty, for every taste. Fruits, vegetables, watermelons, melons, ice cream, various desserts. All types of meat: rabbit, lamb, chicken, beef and pork, be sure to fish. There were also seafood - shrimp, mussels. And plus a grill menu - meat or fish, vegetables. Everything is very delicious.
The territory of the hotel is well-groomed, the buildings stand so that they form several courtyards, everything is well-groomed, there are many flowers, in ours there was a small pool with small red fish. On the territory of two large pools with sea water and one for children.
The rooms were cleaned every other day, the garbage was taken every day, the linen and towels were changed 1 time in a week, the accessories included soap, shower gel and hand cream, everything was at the beginning, then they were not updated.
In general, I liked everything, I want to return to Crete and to the hotel too.
The check-in at the hotel was quick, we were already at the hotel at 8 am, we were checked in at 11-00, as the room was ready, according to the rules - check-in at 14-00. The room is excellent, new furniture, balcony, everything you need was available, everything worked. An iron could be borrowed from the reception. And from the room in general a view of a million dollars - the sea and mountains. It was a bit noisy, because near the highway, but we did not pay attention. Nothing extra was paid to anyone.
The food is varied, tasty, for every taste. Fruits, vegetables, watermelons, melons, ice cream, various desserts. All types of meat: rabbit, lamb, chicken, beef and pork, be sure to fish. There were also seafood - shrimp, mussels. And plus a grill menu - meat or fish, vegetables. Everything is very delicious.
The territory of the hotel is well-groomed, the buildings stand so that they form several courtyards, everything is well-groomed, there are many flowers, in ours there was a small pool with small red fish. On the territory of two large pools with sea water and one for children.
The rooms were cleaned every other day, the garbage was taken every day, the linen and towels were changed 1 time in a week, the accessories included soap, shower gel and hand cream, everything was at the beginning, then they were not updated.
In general, I liked everything, I want to return to Crete and to the hotel too.
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The hotel was chosen, focusing on the price-quality ratio and planning an average budget vacation. But the quality of the hotel far exceeded our expectations. They settled us without problems. We were already at the hotel at 8 in the morning, we were offered to leave our luggage in a special room and relax, the room was prepared for 11, although they had official check-in from 14.
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The hotel was chosen, focusing on the price-quality ratio and planning an average budget vacation. But the quality of the hotel far exceeded our expectations. They settled us without problems. We were already at the hotel at 8 in the morning, we were offered to leave our luggage in a special room and relax, the room was prepared for 11, although they had official check-in from 14. Breakfast had to be bought for 5 euros per person, because it was earlier than the check-in time. After 11, at our request, we were offered a choice of two rooms - with a garden view and with a sea view (for a sea view - an additional charge of 6 euros per day). We chose a view of the garden, since we almost never visited the room, and the amazing sea view in the hotel is everywhere - from the bar, from the restaurant, from the pool. And the garden is very pleasant, buried in flowers.
The hotel is clean, well maintained, the rooms are cleaned daily, towels are changed every two days, linen is changed every three days. If they don’t change, you need to contact the reception, where they speak Russian - all problems are instantly resolved. In general, the staff is very friendly and helpful.
Beach towels can be rented for 5 euros, leaving 10 euros as a deposit, but it's easier to bring your own or buy on the spot. The pool area opens from 8.30, and it is better to take a place by the pool until 9, because later, when the hotel is full, sunbeds under umbrellas may not be available. The hotel has its own access to the sea, convenient - right under the pool there is a pier, from which it is convenient to descend into the sea along the ladder. You can't swim there with small children. For them there is a children's pool with sea water. The hotel also has two swimming pools for adults, also with sea water. City sandy beach with paid sun loungers and umbrellas is 15 minutes. walk along a picturesque road along the sea in the village of Stalida. There are also shops and cafes. The hotel also has a small shop where you can buy souvenirs, some food, water. By the way, water is not provided in the rooms, and you cannot bottle it in public areas. But in a hotel store, a 1.5-liter bottle costs only 70 cents.
There is no animation or entertainment in the hotel. Basketball and aerobics too. There is a disco once a week. Therefore, lovers of entertainment and noisy rest - not here. Although the opportunity to go to the show in the nearby Nana Hotel is available.
The contingent resting in the hotel is mainly intelligent people of middle and retirement age, families with teenagers. French, English, Russian, Poles, Ukrainians.
Food for a solid five. Always fresh, always enough for everyone. The waiters are very prompt, instantly remove the dirty dishes and replenish the disappeared dishes. The assortment of the menu constantly has three different types of meat, olives and olive pastes, fish, 2-3 types of cheese, sometimes seafood, a variety of vegetables and fruits, delicious mousses, puddings, ice cream for dessert. At the end of June, they were already fed watermelons and melons every day. The wine was more like white, rosé is sour. Wine, beer, Greek raki - free of charge, you have to pay for cocktails, since this is not ultra ol inclusive.
Good coffee from the machine, tea, in addition to green and black, there is mountain and chamomile.
Wi-fi works best at the reception, in the restaurant and in the bar next to it. In the rooms wi-fi is paid - 3 euros per day.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. We do not exclude that we will return there.
The hotel is clean, well maintained, the rooms are cleaned daily, towels are changed every two days, linen is changed every three days. If they don’t change, you need to contact the reception, where they speak Russian - all problems are instantly resolved. In general, the staff is very friendly and helpful.
Beach towels can be rented for 5 euros, leaving 10 euros as a deposit, but it's easier to bring your own or buy on the spot. The pool area opens from 8.30, and it is better to take a place by the pool until 9, because later, when the hotel is full, sunbeds under umbrellas may not be available. The hotel has its own access to the sea, convenient - right under the pool there is a pier, from which it is convenient to descend into the sea along the ladder. You can't swim there with small children. For them there is a children's pool with sea water. The hotel also has two swimming pools for adults, also with sea water. City sandy beach with paid sun loungers and umbrellas is 15 minutes. walk along a picturesque road along the sea in the village of Stalida. There are also shops and cafes. The hotel also has a small shop where you can buy souvenirs, some food, water. By the way, water is not provided in the rooms, and you cannot bottle it in public areas. But in a hotel store, a 1.5-liter bottle costs only 70 cents.
There is no animation or entertainment in the hotel. Basketball and aerobics too. There is a disco once a week. Therefore, lovers of entertainment and noisy rest - not here. Although the opportunity to go to the show in the nearby Nana Hotel is available.
The contingent resting in the hotel is mainly intelligent people of middle and retirement age, families with teenagers. French, English, Russian, Poles, Ukrainians.
Food for a solid five. Always fresh, always enough for everyone. The waiters are very prompt, instantly remove the dirty dishes and replenish the disappeared dishes. The assortment of the menu constantly has three different types of meat, olives and olive pastes, fish, 2-3 types of cheese, sometimes seafood, a variety of vegetables and fruits, delicious mousses, puddings, ice cream for dessert. At the end of June, they were already fed watermelons and melons every day. The wine was more like white, rosé is sour. Wine, beer, Greek raki - free of charge, you have to pay for cocktails, since this is not ultra ol inclusive.
Good coffee from the machine, tea, in addition to green and black, there is mountain and chamomile.
Wi-fi works best at the reception, in the restaurant and in the bar next to it. In the rooms wi-fi is paid - 3 euros per day.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. We do not exclude that we will return there.
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We rested at the Horizon beach hotel crete 4 * from July 28 to August 09.2018, 2 adults and a child 3 years old. Would we return to Crete again - YES! ! Not at this hotel. But first things first. Bought a tour ticket. agency "Hot tours". Our flight was at 16:30. Fly from Minsk 3 hours. At the airport of Heraklion, I was met by a representative from the host Odeon.
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We rested at the Horizon beach hotel crete 4 * from July 28 to August 09.2018, 2 adults and a child 3 years old. Would we return to Crete again - YES! ! Not at this hotel. But first things first.
Bought a tour ticket. agency "Hot tours". Our flight was at 16:30. Fly from Minsk 3 hours. At the airport of Heraklion, I was met by a representative from the host Odeon. Everything is clear and polite. Our hotel was the last one, we drove for about an hour, we managed just in time for the end of dinner. We left the suitcases at the reception, paid a tax of 18 euros (which we were not warned about at the travel agency) and went to eat. After that we were taken to our room.
The biggest plus of this hotel, which has been written about more than once, is the views. Gorgeous view of the mountains and the town of Malia. The hotel is located at the entrance to the village of Stalis (Stalida). The room we got 610 is very small and far from the main building, where there was a restaurant. In the first minute there was a desire to go change, but in principle we were only going to sleep in it, and the furniture was in excellent condition, so we left it. There is air conditioning, TV, hair dryer in the bathroom. We had a view of the fence of the neighboring hotel, and all his active life in the evenings was audible to us. They cleaned every day, if you throw a towel on the floor, they will definitely change it, and for 1-2 euros they will also twist it into a bow. The bed was changed several times, even when my daughter put a small dot on the sheets with a felt-tip pen, she was changed. The quality of cleaning the floor is C grade, it can be seen with a wet rag, but the hair and debris remained in place. The dust on the phone, the closet has probably never been wiped off at all. Ants and some strange bugs were also running around. There are few mosquitoes, but at night they still put the fumigator brought with them. They left the phone and money in the room, jewelry on the table, they did not take the safe.
What we have not yet been warned about is the cicadas! At this time they have a mating season and the cicada boys make such a noise with the sunrise that on the first night I was very scared, thinking that this alarm had worked. Moreover, the hotter the sun, the louder they scream. But after a couple of days you get used to it and you don't notice it.
Meals at the hotel are all inclusive. Very tasty and varied. Breakfasts, as elsewhere - scrambled eggs or once a week scrambled eggs, fried sausages, beans, some very sweet porridge, potatoes, cheese and chopped sausage, various buns, there is a toaster - you can bake, vegetables, muesli, yogurts, in which you can add raisins, canned peaches, cherries, chocolate. They bake pancakes, donuts. Coffee, tea, juice. And every day it's the same, by the end of the holiday I could not look at the omelet. Lunch and dinner are varied. From the meat there were lamb, and rabbit, pork, chicken, and everything was soft and tasty, even the child ate. Fish, one time mussel risotto, kebab, pasta, lots of vegetables. Of the fruits for breakfast, orange and grapefruit, always watermelons, pears, apples. There are few sweets, these are either Greek sweets, or jelly, a cupcake. Ice cream for lunch and dinner. Beer, wine white, rose of very decent quality throughout the day. The waiters are smart, friendly, constantly flirting with my daughter, which she really liked. There are high chairs for babies.
Wi-fi at the reception is free, catches well.
The hotel has a lot of greenery, flowering trees, a pond. There is a playground, old, broken, but there.
In general, I think this hotel is not for families with small children. Our child was bored. There were no Russian-speaking children of our age, there was no one to play with, we had to entertain ourselves. Why not turn on children's songs at least in the evening, you don't need that animator, but I think many kids would dance with pleasure. It was possible to walk in the evening to Stalis, but it had to go for 15-20 minutes and the child who was tired during the day did not really want to, and there would be nothing for him to do there either. There was live music on Mondays. For lovers of active nightlife, one would have to go to Malia or Hersonissos.
I read in other reviews that some went to the nearby Nana beach hotel to the beach and discos. We were kicked out of there, and very rudely.
The hotel does not have a beach. This is another minus in our case. You can swim from the pantone at the hotel, who knows how or in the pool at the hotel. And my child and I went to the city beach of Stalis, it took about 20 minutes to walk, for 2 sunbeds and an umbrella we paid 5 euros. The beach is sandy. The air temperature was about +30, water +26-27, only on the first day the sea was calm, and then the waves, in the last couple of days they were not even allowed to swim. The sun is active, managed to burn out. And then the allergy started again, as if thousands of needles were piercing you. I took half a suitcase of medicines with me, but I would never have thought that I might have an allergy. I had to buy medicine, because. the pain was no longer bearable. Medicines in Greece are expensive. I gave 28 euros for my 2 tubes, but they helped, as they promised the next day. A friend had to buy vasoconstrictor drops for a child - 15 euros.
In general, everything is better to buy in supermarkets, water, fruits, everything is cheaper there than in shops along the waterfront.
A couple of times we went to the beach towards Hersonissos on Star beach. This is a free beach (sunbeds 10 euros) with swimming pools and children's slides, but go there along the road, about 20-25 minutes. You can get there by bus. On the way to Star beach there is an open-air museum "Lychnostatis".
By bus, we went to the aquarium on our own, quite interesting, there is a dinopark nearby. We visited two excursions - the Palace of Knossos and Mirabello, bought at the hotel, liked everything. We also wanted to rent a car, but for a day with full insurance it cost about 60 euros + expensive gasoline, and at the family council it was decided to go to the capital of Heraklion and spend this money on ourselves, in stores at that time, the benefit of discounts. I also advise you to visit the Kules fortress. ,
The return plane was at 22.00, until 12 noon you need to vacate the room, but no one kicks you out of the hotel, you can still dine and have lunch, pick up the bus at 19.00.
Crete is a wonderful island! ! Breathtaking views, clear turquoise sea. We have not seen much yet, so there is a reason to return, but not to this hotel.
Bought a tour ticket. agency "Hot tours". Our flight was at 16:30. Fly from Minsk 3 hours. At the airport of Heraklion, I was met by a representative from the host Odeon. Everything is clear and polite. Our hotel was the last one, we drove for about an hour, we managed just in time for the end of dinner. We left the suitcases at the reception, paid a tax of 18 euros (which we were not warned about at the travel agency) and went to eat. After that we were taken to our room.
The biggest plus of this hotel, which has been written about more than once, is the views. Gorgeous view of the mountains and the town of Malia. The hotel is located at the entrance to the village of Stalis (Stalida). The room we got 610 is very small and far from the main building, where there was a restaurant. In the first minute there was a desire to go change, but in principle we were only going to sleep in it, and the furniture was in excellent condition, so we left it. There is air conditioning, TV, hair dryer in the bathroom. We had a view of the fence of the neighboring hotel, and all his active life in the evenings was audible to us. They cleaned every day, if you throw a towel on the floor, they will definitely change it, and for 1-2 euros they will also twist it into a bow. The bed was changed several times, even when my daughter put a small dot on the sheets with a felt-tip pen, she was changed. The quality of cleaning the floor is C grade, it can be seen with a wet rag, but the hair and debris remained in place. The dust on the phone, the closet has probably never been wiped off at all. Ants and some strange bugs were also running around. There are few mosquitoes, but at night they still put the fumigator brought with them. They left the phone and money in the room, jewelry on the table, they did not take the safe.
What we have not yet been warned about is the cicadas! At this time they have a mating season and the cicada boys make such a noise with the sunrise that on the first night I was very scared, thinking that this alarm had worked. Moreover, the hotter the sun, the louder they scream. But after a couple of days you get used to it and you don't notice it.
Meals at the hotel are all inclusive. Very tasty and varied. Breakfasts, as elsewhere - scrambled eggs or once a week scrambled eggs, fried sausages, beans, some very sweet porridge, potatoes, cheese and chopped sausage, various buns, there is a toaster - you can bake, vegetables, muesli, yogurts, in which you can add raisins, canned peaches, cherries, chocolate. They bake pancakes, donuts. Coffee, tea, juice. And every day it's the same, by the end of the holiday I could not look at the omelet. Lunch and dinner are varied. From the meat there were lamb, and rabbit, pork, chicken, and everything was soft and tasty, even the child ate. Fish, one time mussel risotto, kebab, pasta, lots of vegetables. Of the fruits for breakfast, orange and grapefruit, always watermelons, pears, apples. There are few sweets, these are either Greek sweets, or jelly, a cupcake. Ice cream for lunch and dinner. Beer, wine white, rose of very decent quality throughout the day. The waiters are smart, friendly, constantly flirting with my daughter, which she really liked. There are high chairs for babies.
Wi-fi at the reception is free, catches well.
The hotel has a lot of greenery, flowering trees, a pond. There is a playground, old, broken, but there.
In general, I think this hotel is not for families with small children. Our child was bored. There were no Russian-speaking children of our age, there was no one to play with, we had to entertain ourselves. Why not turn on children's songs at least in the evening, you don't need that animator, but I think many kids would dance with pleasure. It was possible to walk in the evening to Stalis, but it had to go for 15-20 minutes and the child who was tired during the day did not really want to, and there would be nothing for him to do there either. There was live music on Mondays. For lovers of active nightlife, one would have to go to Malia or Hersonissos.
I read in other reviews that some went to the nearby Nana beach hotel to the beach and discos. We were kicked out of there, and very rudely.
The hotel does not have a beach. This is another minus in our case. You can swim from the pantone at the hotel, who knows how or in the pool at the hotel. And my child and I went to the city beach of Stalis, it took about 20 minutes to walk, for 2 sunbeds and an umbrella we paid 5 euros. The beach is sandy. The air temperature was about +30, water +26-27, only on the first day the sea was calm, and then the waves, in the last couple of days they were not even allowed to swim. The sun is active, managed to burn out. And then the allergy started again, as if thousands of needles were piercing you. I took half a suitcase of medicines with me, but I would never have thought that I might have an allergy. I had to buy medicine, because. the pain was no longer bearable. Medicines in Greece are expensive. I gave 28 euros for my 2 tubes, but they helped, as they promised the next day. A friend had to buy vasoconstrictor drops for a child - 15 euros.
In general, everything is better to buy in supermarkets, water, fruits, everything is cheaper there than in shops along the waterfront.
A couple of times we went to the beach towards Hersonissos on Star beach. This is a free beach (sunbeds 10 euros) with swimming pools and children's slides, but go there along the road, about 20-25 minutes. You can get there by bus. On the way to Star beach there is an open-air museum "Lychnostatis".
By bus, we went to the aquarium on our own, quite interesting, there is a dinopark nearby. We visited two excursions - the Palace of Knossos and Mirabello, bought at the hotel, liked everything. We also wanted to rent a car, but for a day with full insurance it cost about 60 euros + expensive gasoline, and at the family council it was decided to go to the capital of Heraklion and spend this money on ourselves, in stores at that time, the benefit of discounts. I also advise you to visit the Kules fortress. ,
The return plane was at 22.00, until 12 noon you need to vacate the room, but no one kicks you out of the hotel, you can still dine and have lunch, pick up the bus at 19.00.
Crete is a wonderful island! ! Breathtaking views, clear turquoise sea. We have not seen much yet, so there is a reason to return, but not to this hotel.
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We chose this hotel, because. not many hotels offer accommodation in one (even 2-room) room with three children, plus ALL meals, well, according to the budget, it suited us. Of course, initially I was captivated by the gorgeous view of the mountains and the sea. We arrived at 10 in the morning, at 11 we were already there, we were greeted warmly (the most adequate and friendly at the reception is a man of age), we were settled immediately, which is nice.
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We chose this hotel, because. not many hotels offer accommodation in one (even 2-room) room with three children, plus ALL meals, well, according to the budget, it suited us. Of course, initially I was captivated by the gorgeous view of the mountains and the sea.
We arrived at 10 in the morning, at 11 we were already there, we were greeted warmly (the most adequate and friendly at the reception is a man of age), we were settled immediately, which is nice. Our room was 2 rooms, overlooking the sea and the playground. The decor is modest, but sufficient in principle, there is even a mini-kitchen. The TV, of course, is funny, they would have given a magnifying glass to it)) well, it’s clear that they didn’t come for this, but sometimes the children also wanted to watch cartoons.
In terms of nutrition - no one went hungry, breakfasts were meager, as elsewhere, but the children were interrupted by pancakes and their variety, which were every day. We even fried pancakes once. Thick, not very tasty, but will do. Lunches and dinners are quite even, a lot of vegetables, cheese, olives. There are always a couple of types of meat (including chicken, pork, delicious veal, lamb), several types of side dishes, fish (of course, defrosting, alas). Very tasty beer! Wine for 3.2-3 types of dessert for dinner. Ice cream for lunch and dinner in any quantity. The food is all good quality, though nothing fancy. Watermelons were given a lot every day, it's great. Despite the large number of people, there was enough for everyone. Waiters are smart. I was only surprised by the ALL principle that you can’t take anything out of food with you. For example, the children did not want to eat, they ate poorly - consider that they were left hungry, you cannot take a portion of it with you. (Before that, there were hotels where this was calmly allowed. It’s more convenient with children - and if, God forbid, you get sick? Starve, or go to the store and cook).
You can walk to the beach through neighboring hotels (10 minutes), or along the sea for 15 minutes to the beaches of Stalida. The hotel does not have its own beach, I don’t consider the pontoon, because. with children is not an option.
The pools in the hotel are all with sea water, which is nice. There are no slides for children, in this regard it is boring. The playground is ancient, small, you can see it in the photo. We hoped that there were more sites in the district. We only walked to Star Beach a couple of times, there are good playgrounds and water slides, but with children it takes 25-30 minutes to walk there. So I would not recommend this hotel with children. In general, there is nothing special for children in this area, it is essentially a village. I had to constantly think where to go, go, so that the children would not get bored. There are only cafes and shops in Stalis.
Separately, it is worth noting about the reception. The elderly lady is strange, but she speaks Russian, on the 10th day of rest she suddenly decided that the 3rd child did not need a bed, and they simply took it away from us. When they came to sort it out, she did not even check the information, and said that we only paid for 2 beds)) Well, then it seemed to dawn on her that she was wrong. The bed was returned. No pillow, discovered when we returned late in the evening. I had to run back to reception. Young girl - do not change her money! I tried to exchange 200 dollars for us as 100, when they started to figure it out, I immediately “remembered” that oh yes, there were more dollars)) without removing the cash register, I just came to my senses. In general, it is better to have business with a man of age, a very professional uncle in everything.
In terms of cleanliness, in general, cleaning every day, not ideal, of course, mirrors, glass, for example, no one wiped at all. But the linen was changed every 3 days, towels every other day like. The floor was wiped. Once there was linen with a hole) The staff is friendly.
Of course, the hotel buys with its appearance, only it alone is worth a lot, every day we ate in a cafe and enjoyed the mountains and the sea. Romance. In general, we knew where we were going, read all the reviews, knew that it would not be 4-5 stars, we were ready for shortcomings. So we were waiting for the economy option.
We arrived at 10 in the morning, at 11 we were already there, we were greeted warmly (the most adequate and friendly at the reception is a man of age), we were settled immediately, which is nice. Our room was 2 rooms, overlooking the sea and the playground. The decor is modest, but sufficient in principle, there is even a mini-kitchen. The TV, of course, is funny, they would have given a magnifying glass to it)) well, it’s clear that they didn’t come for this, but sometimes the children also wanted to watch cartoons.
In terms of nutrition - no one went hungry, breakfasts were meager, as elsewhere, but the children were interrupted by pancakes and their variety, which were every day. We even fried pancakes once. Thick, not very tasty, but will do. Lunches and dinners are quite even, a lot of vegetables, cheese, olives. There are always a couple of types of meat (including chicken, pork, delicious veal, lamb), several types of side dishes, fish (of course, defrosting, alas). Very tasty beer! Wine for 3.2-3 types of dessert for dinner. Ice cream for lunch and dinner in any quantity. The food is all good quality, though nothing fancy. Watermelons were given a lot every day, it's great. Despite the large number of people, there was enough for everyone. Waiters are smart. I was only surprised by the ALL principle that you can’t take anything out of food with you. For example, the children did not want to eat, they ate poorly - consider that they were left hungry, you cannot take a portion of it with you. (Before that, there were hotels where this was calmly allowed. It’s more convenient with children - and if, God forbid, you get sick? Starve, or go to the store and cook).
You can walk to the beach through neighboring hotels (10 minutes), or along the sea for 15 minutes to the beaches of Stalida. The hotel does not have its own beach, I don’t consider the pontoon, because. with children is not an option.
The pools in the hotel are all with sea water, which is nice. There are no slides for children, in this regard it is boring. The playground is ancient, small, you can see it in the photo. We hoped that there were more sites in the district. We only walked to Star Beach a couple of times, there are good playgrounds and water slides, but with children it takes 25-30 minutes to walk there. So I would not recommend this hotel with children. In general, there is nothing special for children in this area, it is essentially a village. I had to constantly think where to go, go, so that the children would not get bored. There are only cafes and shops in Stalis.
Separately, it is worth noting about the reception. The elderly lady is strange, but she speaks Russian, on the 10th day of rest she suddenly decided that the 3rd child did not need a bed, and they simply took it away from us. When they came to sort it out, she did not even check the information, and said that we only paid for 2 beds)) Well, then it seemed to dawn on her that she was wrong. The bed was returned. No pillow, discovered when we returned late in the evening. I had to run back to reception. Young girl - do not change her money! I tried to exchange 200 dollars for us as 100, when they started to figure it out, I immediately “remembered” that oh yes, there were more dollars)) without removing the cash register, I just came to my senses. In general, it is better to have business with a man of age, a very professional uncle in everything.
In terms of cleanliness, in general, cleaning every day, not ideal, of course, mirrors, glass, for example, no one wiped at all. But the linen was changed every 3 days, towels every other day like. The floor was wiped. Once there was linen with a hole) The staff is friendly.
Of course, the hotel buys with its appearance, only it alone is worth a lot, every day we ate in a cafe and enjoyed the mountains and the sea. Romance. In general, we knew where we were going, read all the reviews, knew that it would not be 4-5 stars, we were ready for shortcomings. So we were waiting for the economy option.
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We rested in the hotel with the whole family, we have a 4-year-old daughter. We lived in a bungalow in a family room, we specifically asked to be away from the main building so that there was less noise. I'll tell you right away. that for its 3 * hotel is just great. Good wholesome food (we took all inclusive, although with the presence of a kitchen and utensils in the room it was possible to cook for ourselves).
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We rested in the hotel with the whole family, we have a 4-year-old daughter. We lived in a bungalow in a family room, we specifically asked to be away from the main building so that there was less noise. I'll tell you right away. that for its 3 * hotel is just great. Good wholesome food (we took all inclusive, although with the presence of a kitchen and utensils in the room it was possible to cook for ourselves). The room had a refrigerator, TV, free safe (cool! ), telephone. Shower. True, not very big, but it doesn’t matter, you can wash yourself, by the way, bath cosmetics are provided by the hotel and replenished. I took the iron at the reception, it is not in the room, but my daughter had to iron her dress. The air conditioner worked. Everything else too. The hotel has a good playground, 4 swimming pools, 2 bars, there is no children's animation, but we took our daughter in the evenings to a mini-disco at the neighboring Nana Beach hotel, it's very close, admission is free, it was very handy, after all these songs - Dancing daughter quickly fell asleep. Lots of different food. normally. you can’t list everything, for a three-ruble note even more. than usual. The meat was cooked very tasty (lamb, pork, beef), salads, side dishes (rice, pasta, french fries), vegetables, fruits, desserts, ice cream. The only drawback is that water is not delivered to the rooms, we bought it ourselves at a local shop. Nearby there is a Phenicia horse farm, my husband and daughter rode a couple of times, they liked it, but I'm not a fan of horse riding. The hotel does not have a beach, as such, but do not be alarmed. 15 minutes from it - a beautiful sandy beach in Stalida (paid). The hotel also has a pontoon, from which you can jump into the water, by the way, it’s also not bad, especially since the sea here is very clean, it’s a pity they didn’t take a mask. They don't give towels on bail either, so bring your own. Well, I wrote everything about the hotel. A little about the staff. Polite, I would even say caring, there is a Russian-speaking sweet lady at the reception, her Russian, of course, is far from perfect, but she will understand everything that is needed, just like you. The hotel is very good for its price and star rating. Perhaps we will come here again.
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In Horizon, we rested with my husband, we went on the recommendation of those who had already been here. I think that the hotel is very conveniently located between Malia and Hersonissos, which also attracted me. The place is very beautiful, the hotel offers beautiful views of the sea and Stalida, which is practically at hand.
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In Horizon, we rested with my husband, we went on the recommendation of those who had already been here. I think that the hotel is very conveniently located between Malia and Hersonissos, which also attracted me. The place is very beautiful, the hotel offers beautiful views of the sea and Stalida, which is practically at hand. There we went to the beach, about 10 minutes to go. The beach there is very good, wide, sandy, well, paid, of course, because it is municipal. There is a place to eat, well, all sorts of water activities (catamarans, pedal boats), everything is quite comfortable. We went to Stalida, because the hotel does not have its own beach, there is only a pontoon with a ladder, you can sunbathe somehow on the rocks, but, in principle, it’s not bad either, and some even like it. In any case, there is a choice and it's already good. The territory of the hotel is not small, clean, you can see that they clean it, it's nice to take a walk. Not far from Horizon is the Nana Beach Hotel (15 minutes to go), in the evenings we often went there for evening performances, often went to Malia and Hersonissos for shopping. Many people know Malia, there is already where to go in the evening, such a party town, there is fun and noisy in the evenings. I will say a few words about the room and food. The room is quite decent, refrigerator, even a small kitchenette, TV, telephone. The air conditioner, however, broke down on the third day, we said at the reception that it had already been repaired that day while we were on the beach (it was convenient that there was a Russian-speaking girl at the reception). The hotel provides shampoo and shower gel, the shower room itself is very small, the plumbing is not new, it worked fine. The food at the hotel is the most common: meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, various side dishes, salads, desserts, we had enough. On the territory there are several swimming pools, 2 bars (I note that alcoholic drinks are of fairly decent quality). Horizon is a 3 * hotel (and, accordingly, the price), probably due to the lack of a full-fledged beach, otherwise I would give it 4 *.
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I don't even know why people write bad reviews about Horizon. We personally loved everything! The room is excellent. We had two rooms. Everything is clean. The food is varied! Everything is delicious. Fruit, ice cream all the time. The balcony of the restaurant offers amazing views of the sea and mountains.
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I don't even know why people write bad reviews about Horizon.
We personally loved everything!
The room is excellent. We had two rooms. Everything is clean.
The food is varied! Everything is delicious. Fruit, ice cream all the time. The balcony of the restaurant offers amazing views of the sea and mountains. Just don't take your eyes off it.
The staff is sociable, cheerful, tactful, all very welcoming. There were no comments at all. The bartender Theo was especially impressed. So much energy and positivity you will not see anywhere else. Motor Man.
And the island itself, of course, is a separate issue. Very nice!!!
We were 100% satisfied with the rest.
We personally loved everything!
The room is excellent. We had two rooms. Everything is clean.
The food is varied! Everything is delicious. Fruit, ice cream all the time. The balcony of the restaurant offers amazing views of the sea and mountains. Just don't take your eyes off it.
The staff is sociable, cheerful, tactful, all very welcoming. There were no comments at all. The bartender Theo was especially impressed. So much energy and positivity you will not see anywhere else. Motor Man.
And the island itself, of course, is a separate issue. Very nice!!!
We were 100% satisfied with the rest.
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• traveled 11 years ago
Were with a small child for 7 days, All inclusive. The kitchen in the rooms helped a lot. She cooked everything for the child herself. The rooms are small but large in size. For three of us (me, my husband and a child of 9 months) there was a large entrance hall-dining room-kitchen, where there were also 2 separate beds, on which two more could easily be accommodated.
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Were with a small child for 7 days, All inclusive. The kitchen in the rooms helped a lot. She cooked everything for the child herself. The rooms are small but large in size. For three of us (me, my husband and a child of 9 months) there was a large entrance hall-dining room-kitchen, where there were also 2 separate beds, on which two more could easily be accommodated. However, there was still plenty of space in the room. Next is a bedroom with a large bed, a bathroom and a balcony. They brought a playpen for the child. The area is not big, but cozy. I really liked the pier with access to the sea. There are 2 large and 2 small pools. When the sea is cold, you can swim in them. The food is not very varied, but meat, fish and vegetables are constantly in different variations. We were very pleased! The bar is open from 11 am to 11 pm. All alcoholic drinks of local production without restrictions. Nice staff who understand and speak some Russian. Another very big plus - you can walk to Stalida (200 meters to the beginning of the city and about 300 to the city sandy beach (again, with the expectation of children). There are also a lot of different shops, the prices in some are significantly lower than the prices for souvenirs around the island. Of the minuses, there were mosquitoes in the room of our parents. They fought with sprays, knocking out, and even the hotel staff poisoned them with something, but they arrived : ). This was not the case in our room. There were a couple of pieces, but it is completely inconsistent with the picture of the parents. I think that they got such a room : ), albeit with a sea view. In general, the hotel is a strong trio. It could have been four, but the territory is clearly not enough.
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Crete is cool, it's great, it's exciting, if not for one thing. Hotel. Firstly, upon arrival, as expected after 14-00, we were settled, given the key to the room and we went there. It turned out to be a room in a semi-basement damp room where cigarette butts were scattered all over the room, there were stains of unknown origin on the bed linen, in the bathroom the wastebasket was stuffed to capacity, in general horror.
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Crete is cool, it's great, it's exciting, if not for one thing. Hotel. Firstly, upon arrival, as expected after 14-00, we were settled, given the key to the room and we went there. It turned out to be a room in a semi-basement damp room where cigarette butts were scattered all over the room, there were stains of unknown origin on the bed linen, in the bathroom the wastebasket was stuffed to capacity, in general horror. At the reception, we were offered to change the room for a fee, we took it with a sea view, it turned out to be more or less clean, but later it turned out that the toilet lid was broken. We tried to explain to the staff that we needed to fix this problem, but they only smiled in response. Our food was all inclusive. The food is good, but during the entire stay it somehow became boring. Between meals, you could drink coffee, tea, eat cookies, sandwiches. Alcohol until 22-30. Later for mine. When we went on excursions early in the morning, we ordered an early breakfast and a lunch package. Breakfast is tea or coffee, biscuits. Lunch package - two sandwiches with sausage and cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, a couple of pieces of meat, water. Everything else was more or less. The only thing that compensated for all these shortcomings is the island with its beautiful sea, nature, traditions.
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Good day. My husband and I have been staying at this hotel since 09.09. 2013 - 16.09. 2013 (7 nights 8 days). - 8 days is not enough, because 2 days just fall out of rest (day of arrival, day of departure). And we also postponed the departure from Donetsk from 15.00 to 22.30. We arrived at the hotel at about 2 o'clock in the morning.
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My husband and I have been staying at this hotel since 09.09. 2013 - 16.09. 2013 (7 nights 8 days). - 8 days is not enough, because 2 days just fall out of rest (day of arrival, day of departure). And we also postponed the departure from Donetsk from 15.00 to 22.30.
We arrived at the hotel at about 2 o'clock in the morning. The bus dropped us off at the hotel parking lot and left. Since the hotel has no signs of where to go, we had to look for a little reception))). The description of the hotel on the sites does not say that there is one main building, there is an administrator, dining room, then another 2 or 3-storey building, if I'm not mistaken, it's for him and write that it was made recently renovation (because there is no renovation in other rooms) and separate 2-storey buildings with 4 rooms: 2 on the first, 2 on the second.
We and another couple found an administrator: because it was too late, he did not bother us with filling out questionnaires, but simply took our passports, put on bracelets, gave the key to the room and air conditioning and said that passports can be picked up in the morning.
PLACING
When we entered the room, we were shocked. I understand that we are going to 3 *, but it was too much. I lived in such rooms on the Sea of Azov during my student years for $ 4 per person. Room (604.3x4.2 single beds, separated by a bedside table and covered with bedspreads of the SSR, as in hospitals, a closet of the same time and 1 chair with a tiny table and mirror. Instead of a balcony door to the lawn with a plastic table and 2 chairs. Air conditioning. 26. The hot water was barely warm and there was a hole in the floor for bathing, so I went to the receptionist to ask for another room, and he said there was nothing he could do to help Lady Poppy tomorrow.
That's where they found Poppy (she is the only one who understands Russian in the hotel, the language barrier is very difficult, although we know a little English, but this is sometimes not enough (it's just our fault - decided to learn the language on arrival)))) ) She gave us our passports and asked if we wanted anything else. Asked to change the number. She gave us a look at 2 rooms to choose from, we chose 308 rooms in 2-storey houses on the second floor (with partial sea view) with a surcharge of 6 Yes per day and still took a safe (it all cost us 54 euros). The room is spacious, with a large bed, wardrobe 2 chairs table and mirror (furniture all the times SSR). Air conditioning, as in many rooms with a small bathing tray, curtain and tiny shelf for bath accessories, balcony with table and 2 chairs. There is no hairdryer or kettle in the room. In principle, this number corresponds to 3 *. For accommodation 4
NUTRITION
The food is monotonous, but fresh and almost all natural.
Honestly, we are compared to foreign savages, just English Lords and Ladies.
BEACH
There is no beach, 5 minutes from the hotel there is a pontoon with stairs to the sea. At 15 minutes walk there is a city beach 3 euros.
Excursions
They took the island of lepers from their operator Corol on Spinalonga for 55 euros and took them to a Russian-speaking guide. But because I read a lot of information about this place, I understood something. And not a guide, but UZHASSSS. he does not know how to speak at all, he admitted that he taught Russian at school (he is about 50 years old). I understand that there are few Russian-speaking guides. Therefore, take a car from 40-45 euros per day or an ATV 5-10 euros per day. Learn and take a lot more. We will do so next year. Because there is something to look at))
SHOPPING
Honestly, the prices there are the same as in Donetsk, maybe even more expensive. A lot of China. It also makes no sense to buy fur coats in Crete, the prices are high, the models are old.
Souvenirs can be bought in Stalidi or Hersonissos.
There you can rent a car (gasoline 1.48 euros). In cafes: Portions are VERY large, if you go 2-3 people take one serving, try different dishes more)))
In general, I really enjoyed the holiday. Crete is cool, the Greeks are also lazy people, but friendly. And they don't pull you by the sleeve, like in Turkey. ))) There will be questions, write, I can answer. Happy holidays to all)))
My husband and I have been staying at this hotel since 09.09. 2013 - 16.09. 2013 (7 nights 8 days). - 8 days is not enough, because 2 days just fall out of rest (day of arrival, day of departure). And we also postponed the departure from Donetsk from 15.00 to 22.30.
We arrived at the hotel at about 2 o'clock in the morning. The bus dropped us off at the hotel parking lot and left. Since the hotel has no signs of where to go, we had to look for a little reception))). The description of the hotel on the sites does not say that there is one main building, there is an administrator, dining room, then another 2 or 3-storey building, if I'm not mistaken, it's for him and write that it was made recently renovation (because there is no renovation in other rooms) and separate 2-storey buildings with 4 rooms: 2 on the first, 2 on the second.
We and another couple found an administrator: because it was too late, he did not bother us with filling out questionnaires, but simply took our passports, put on bracelets, gave the key to the room and air conditioning and said that passports can be picked up in the morning.
PLACING
When we entered the room, we were shocked. I understand that we are going to 3 *, but it was too much. I lived in such rooms on the Sea of Azov during my student years for $ 4 per person. Room (604.3x4.2 single beds, separated by a bedside table and covered with bedspreads of the SSR, as in hospitals, a closet of the same time and 1 chair with a tiny table and mirror. Instead of a balcony door to the lawn with a plastic table and 2 chairs. Air conditioning. 26. The hot water was barely warm and there was a hole in the floor for bathing, so I went to the receptionist to ask for another room, and he said there was nothing he could do to help Lady Poppy tomorrow.
That's where they found Poppy (she is the only one who understands Russian in the hotel, the language barrier is very difficult, although we know a little English, but this is sometimes not enough (it's just our fault - decided to learn the language on arrival)))) ) She gave us our passports and asked if we wanted anything else. Asked to change the number. She gave us a look at 2 rooms to choose from, we chose 308 rooms in 2-storey houses on the second floor (with partial sea view) with a surcharge of 6 Yes per day and still took a safe (it all cost us 54 euros). The room is spacious, with a large bed, wardrobe 2 chairs table and mirror (furniture all the times SSR). Air conditioning, as in many rooms with a small bathing tray, curtain and tiny shelf for bath accessories, balcony with table and 2 chairs. There is no hairdryer or kettle in the room. In principle, this number corresponds to 3 *. For accommodation 4
NUTRITION
The food is monotonous, but fresh and almost all natural.
Honestly, we are compared to foreign savages, just English Lords and Ladies.
BEACH
There is no beach, 5 minutes from the hotel there is a pontoon with stairs to the sea. At 15 minutes walk there is a city beach 3 euros.
Excursions
They took the island of lepers from their operator Corol on Spinalonga for 55 euros and took them to a Russian-speaking guide. But because I read a lot of information about this place, I understood something. And not a guide, but UZHASSSS. he does not know how to speak at all, he admitted that he taught Russian at school (he is about 50 years old). I understand that there are few Russian-speaking guides. Therefore, take a car from 40-45 euros per day or an ATV 5-10 euros per day. Learn and take a lot more. We will do so next year. Because there is something to look at))
SHOPPING
Honestly, the prices there are the same as in Donetsk, maybe even more expensive. A lot of China. It also makes no sense to buy fur coats in Crete, the prices are high, the models are old.
Souvenirs can be bought in Stalidi or Hersonissos.
There you can rent a car (gasoline 1.48 euros). In cafes: Portions are VERY large, if you go 2-3 people take one serving, try different dishes more)))
In general, I really enjoyed the holiday. Crete is cool, the Greeks are also lazy people, but friendly. And they don't pull you by the sleeve, like in Turkey. ))) There will be questions, write, I can answer. Happy holidays to all)))
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