Guest User
October 18, 2023
Had an amazing two week stay here. We were breakfast only and it was a great buffet with SO much variety - the pancakes and the smoothies were my favourite. There are two pool/bar areas. Our apartment was beside the upper pool area which we loved - it got the sun all day and we loved the music from the bar and overall atmosphere. Gregoris was so kind and friendly! The hotel had a lot of different nationalities of guests but I loved this aspect. I loved that hardly anybody reserved sun loungers with towels at a ridiculous time of morning (👍!). The hotel staff were the best that I have ever come across. The bar staff, the restaurant staff, the cleaners, the receptionists, they are all so friendly and welcoming. We didn’t rent a safe - we trusted our cleaner with everything and she did an amazing job going above and beyond every day. The hotel has a gym, games room, computer facilities, massage service (worth every penny!), kids playroom, luggage storage and showers. We tried the hotel evening buffet one night for 16 euros and this was amazing food with lots of variety again (salad/fish/meat/side dishes/veg). As we only included breakfast, we had some great meals in Stalos and Agia Marina. Our favourite was Kri Kri, located just a walk away from the hotel. The beach is directly opposite the road so amazing location. The loungers only cost us 7 euros for two all day! Again, as it was September there were plenty of these spare and one day we didn’t even get asked to pay. The hotel is in a good location for organised day trips as the coaches all come along this road. We did an organised day trip to Balos Beach and it was incredible! Stalos itself is a vibrant town with choices of bars and restaurants. You can walk further (20 mins) to Agia Marina which is another similar town with further bars/restaurants. You can also take a 10 euros taxi or the bus to the next town called Platanias which is even more vibrant. Chania is the city and a must visit. We visited 5 times for an evening meal and they offer day or evening boat trips from the Venetian Port (must see!). A taxi to Chania cost 15 euros and there was generally always one parked up outside the hotel. I recommend the bus. Any journey costs 1.30 each and they are frequent (I think around every 30 mins). If you want to go to Chania or that direction, turn right from the hotel and you there is a bus stop 1 min walk away. If you want to go the towns further up such as Agia Marina, Platanias or further, cross the road from the hotel and walk right and there is a bus stop outside of Tony’s Supermarket. There are also bus times online. We took the bus home from Chania most times as just got it from the central bus station. Side note - if you want to feed the cats / kittens, the small shop outside the hotel sells cat food for 90 cents per pack! The cats will absolutely love you! Sports Bar for live sport is located 5 mins walk away at Pint O Clock.