I was very pleased with the hotel, its plus is its own beach and friendly wonderful staff. The food is definitely not 5*. I liked the territory and the location, but the nearest store is about 20 minutes on foot. I recommend this hotel.
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I was very pleased with the hotel, its plus is its own beach and friendly wonderful staff. The food is definitely not 5*. I liked the territory and the location, but the nearest store is about 20 minutes on foot. I recommend this hotel.
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The magnificent hotel complex is located along the sandy beach and is surrounded by a garden with subtropical trees. Consists of the main building and small bungalows. SPA center and Olympic size pool. Spacious elegant rooms with a stylish interior, high-class service, proximity to evening entertainment. The hotel is a great place for a relaxing family and youth holiday.
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The magnificent hotel complex is located along the sandy beach and is surrounded by a garden with subtropical trees. Consists of the main building and small bungalows. SPA center and Olympic size pool. Spacious elegant rooms with a stylish interior, high-class service, proximity to evening entertainment. The hotel is a great place for a relaxing family and youth holiday.
The resort town of Malia is located very close, with a developed tourist infrastructure, shops, Greek taverns, nightclubs, 1 km from the city of Malia, 32 km from the Nikos Kazantzakis airport in Heraklion.
The beach is sandy, on the first line, sunbeds, umbrellas - free of charge, a towel on bail
FOR KIDS:
Playground, Children's pool with toys, Kids club 4-12 years old, Children's animation, Babysitting on request.
There are live music evenings, dance evenings, barbecues, themed evenings, Greek evening (1 time per week).
Spa:
Alexander Spa is located in the main building of the hotel.
Over 1000 sq. The wellness spa area tempts you to come to the indoor pool.
Mediterranean SPA center with indoor pool, whirlpool, Finnish sauna, steam bath, oriental Rasul & Hamam, Beauty salon, vitamin drinks at the Wellness bar at the end of the procedures.
well-equipped fitness center with the latest equipment from "Techno Gym".
Various beauty and massage treatment rooms offer comprehensive face and body care programs: massage, peeling, compresses, aromatic baths and much more.
Massage
Full body – massage (60 min) Classic relaxing massage.
Reflexology massage (30 min) Reflexology. Improves blood microcirculation, rejuvenates the body, relieves stress.
Localized massage (30 min) A small but wonderful relaxing massage for him and her. Ideal for tension problems in the back, shoulders.
Head & face-massage (30 min) relaxing massage for the neck, face and head.
Hot chocolate-massage (30 min) Hot chocolate-massage. Valuable chocolate ingredients not only cleanse, but also moisturize the skin, causing a rejuvenating effect.
Facial treatments
Facial treatment Alexander (60 min) Cleansing, eyebrow correction, facial massage, day makeup
Facial Treatment de Luxe (90 min) Cleansing, eyebrow correction, peeling, warm steam, facial massage, mask, day makeup.
Facial treatment “Teenie” (50 min) Cleansing, eyebrow correction, ampoule, day makeup.
Collagen Facial Treatment (50 min) Refreshes and makes the skin smoother after intense sunbathing. Peeling, massage, ampoules, masks.
Cold mask facial treatment (60 min) Refreshing and cleansing package for the face, reduces redness and swelling. Facial reformation and neck massage, lifting with serum.
Makeup
Basic day makeup
Exceptional day makeup
Evening makeup including face mask
Manicure
Spa manicure incl. peeling, hand and forearm massage, special package for hands, nail polish.
Pedicure
Spa pedicure incl. peeling, leg massage up to the knee, a special package for legs and nail polish.
Body treatments
Algae cold compress (45 min) Cold compress with seaweed and other firming extracts, ideal for summer. Ideal for liposuction of the legs, buttocks and abdomen.
Quark pack (30 min) Very refreshing pack with oatmeal, oil and honey. Ideal for problem skin, neurodermatitis and allergies.
Sea salt & oil peeling (20 min) Peeling with pure sea salt and orange oil. Your skin will be fresh from minerals, trace elements and other ingredients.
Hot Chocolate (30 min) Contains all the great flavors but none of the calories. Softens and rejuvenates the skin.
Algae pack (60 min) The perfect summer pack with algae. Skin and tissues are restored from minerals and trace elements.
Baths
Sea salt and algae bath Sea salt and algae bath (25 min) For cleansing, detoxifying and hydrating. This algae and sea salt bath helps balance electrolyte levels and relax tense muscles.
Sea salt & oil bath
Description of rooms
Total 289 rooms:
Standard Rooms Front Sea/Garden View/Sea View, Superior Rooms FS/GV, Family Rooms GV/SV, Junior Suites GV/SV, Suites Superior SV. The rooms are located in the center of a luxurious green area or along the beach.
Standard Room (~ 24-27 sq. m. ) Marble bathroom (bath / shower), hairdryer, direct dial telephone, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV (Russian channel), safe (extra charge), refrigerator, air conditioning (individually controlled ), balcony/terrace, garden or sea view.
Superior Room (~ 29-32 sq. m) More spacious room.
Family Room (~ 32-35 sq. m. ) Combined living room and bedroom or 2 separate rooms. Garden or sea view.
Junior Suite (~ 32-35 sq. m) Located in the central building or in a bungalow. Consists of a combined living room and bedroom. Mini bar (on request), CD player, express check-in, late check-out available. Garden or sea view.
Suite Superior (~ 40 sq. m) Two-room suites in the central building or in a bungalow. Living room, bedroom, minibar upon request, CD player, express check-in, late check-out available. Sea view.
Non-smoking rooms.
Daily housekeeping.
The resort town of Malia is located very close, with a developed tourist infrastructure, shops, Greek taverns, nightclubs, 1 km from the city of Malia, 32 km from the Nikos Kazantzakis airport in Heraklion.
The beach is sandy, on the first line, sunbeds, umbrellas - free of charge, a towel on bail
FOR KIDS:
Playground, Children's pool with toys, Kids club 4-12 years old, Children's animation, Babysitting on request.
There are live music evenings, dance evenings, barbecues, themed evenings, Greek evening (1 time per week).
Spa:
Alexander Spa is located in the main building of the hotel.
Over 1000 sq. The wellness spa area tempts you to come to the indoor pool.
Mediterranean SPA center with indoor pool, whirlpool, Finnish sauna, steam bath, oriental Rasul & Hamam, Beauty salon, vitamin drinks at the Wellness bar at the end of the procedures.
well-equipped fitness center with the latest equipment from "Techno Gym".
Various beauty and massage treatment rooms offer comprehensive face and body care programs: massage, peeling, compresses, aromatic baths and much more.
Massage
Full body – massage (60 min) Classic relaxing massage.
Reflexology massage (30 min) Reflexology. Improves blood microcirculation, rejuvenates the body, relieves stress.
Localized massage (30 min) A small but wonderful relaxing massage for him and her. Ideal for tension problems in the back, shoulders.
Head & face-massage (30 min) relaxing massage for the neck, face and head.
Hot chocolate-massage (30 min) Hot chocolate-massage. Valuable chocolate ingredients not only cleanse, but also moisturize the skin, causing a rejuvenating effect.
Facial treatments
Facial treatment Alexander (60 min) Cleansing, eyebrow correction, facial massage, day makeup
Facial Treatment de Luxe (90 min) Cleansing, eyebrow correction, peeling, warm steam, facial massage, mask, day makeup.
Facial treatment “Teenie” (50 min) Cleansing, eyebrow correction, ampoule, day makeup.
Collagen Facial Treatment (50 min) Refreshes and makes the skin smoother after intense sunbathing. Peeling, massage, ampoules, masks.
Cold mask facial treatment (60 min) Refreshing and cleansing package for the face, reduces redness and swelling. Facial reformation and neck massage, lifting with serum.
Makeup
Basic day makeup
Exceptional day makeup
Evening makeup including face mask
Manicure
Spa manicure incl. peeling, hand and forearm massage, special package for hands, nail polish.
Pedicure
Spa pedicure incl. peeling, leg massage up to the knee, a special package for legs and nail polish.
Body treatments
Algae cold compress (45 min) Cold compress with seaweed and other firming extracts, ideal for summer. Ideal for liposuction of the legs, buttocks and abdomen.
Quark pack (30 min) Very refreshing pack with oatmeal, oil and honey. Ideal for problem skin, neurodermatitis and allergies.
Sea salt & oil peeling (20 min) Peeling with pure sea salt and orange oil. Your skin will be fresh from minerals, trace elements and other ingredients.
Hot Chocolate (30 min) Contains all the great flavors but none of the calories. Softens and rejuvenates the skin.
Algae pack (60 min) The perfect summer pack with algae. Skin and tissues are restored from minerals and trace elements.
Baths
Sea salt and algae bath Sea salt and algae bath (25 min) For cleansing, detoxifying and hydrating. This algae and sea salt bath helps balance electrolyte levels and relax tense muscles.
Sea salt & oil bath
Description of rooms
Total 289 rooms:
Standard Rooms Front Sea/Garden View/Sea View, Superior Rooms FS/GV, Family Rooms GV/SV, Junior Suites GV/SV, Suites Superior SV. The rooms are located in the center of a luxurious green area or along the beach.
Standard Room (~ 24-27 sq. m. ) Marble bathroom (bath / shower), hairdryer, direct dial telephone, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV (Russian channel), safe (extra charge), refrigerator, air conditioning (individually controlled ), balcony/terrace, garden or sea view.
Superior Room (~ 29-32 sq. m) More spacious room.
Family Room (~ 32-35 sq. m. ) Combined living room and bedroom or 2 separate rooms. Garden or sea view.
Junior Suite (~ 32-35 sq. m) Located in the central building or in a bungalow. Consists of a combined living room and bedroom. Mini bar (on request), CD player, express check-in, late check-out available. Garden or sea view.
Suite Superior (~ 40 sq. m) Two-room suites in the central building or in a bungalow. Living room, bedroom, minibar upon request, CD player, express check-in, late check-out available. Sea view.
Non-smoking rooms.
Daily housekeeping.
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The hotel is located near the town of Malia, in the village. Stalida. The hotel has a large area. Settlement in the main building and in the bungalows. Streets lead to the bungalows on the territory of the hotel. The area is quite cozy and comfortable. There are 2 outdoor pools on site. Indoor pool in SPA. In the SPA zone there is a sauna and a steam room - admission is free at certain hours.
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The hotel is located near the town of Malia, in the village. Stalida. The hotel has a large area. Settlement in the main building and in the bungalows. Streets lead to the bungalows on the territory of the hotel. The area is quite cozy and comfortable. There are 2 outdoor pools on site. Indoor pool in SPA. In the SPA zone there is a sauna and a steam room - admission is free at certain hours.
The food is excellent - varied, tasty, high quality. Large restaurant - 2 indoor halls and an outdoor terrace.
Wonderful beach - not wide, but long. Entry into the sea is quite gradual. Sunbeds and umbrellas for free.
The hotel has evening animation - for children and adults, discotheques are held.
The hotel is ideal for families with children, as well as for couples.
The food is excellent - varied, tasty, high quality. Large restaurant - 2 indoor halls and an outdoor terrace.
Wonderful beach - not wide, but long. Entry into the sea is quite gradual. Sunbeds and umbrellas for free.
The hotel has evening animation - for children and adults, discotheques are held.
The hotel is ideal for families with children, as well as for couples.
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I really liked the hotel. Registration and resettlement without delay, despite the fact that they arrived earlier than the check-out time. Things were brought by electric car, although it was 70 meters on foot to the room. The rooms are clean, standard comfortable, conveniently located. The administration and staff are helpful, without familiarity as in Egypt or Turkey.
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I really liked the hotel. Registration and resettlement without delay, despite the fact that they arrived earlier than the check-out time. Things were brought by electric car, although it was 70 meters on foot to the room. The rooms are clean, standard comfortable, conveniently located. The administration and staff are helpful, without familiarity as in Egypt or Turkey. On the first day, the owner arranged a reception to get acquainted with the staff and the possibilities of the hotel, with champagne, brandy, fruit and juice (for children) - pleasantly pleased. The food is very decent. A huge selection of dishes for dinner (including seafood) and a plentiful quality breakfast. The food (taste) is top notch. A large number of sun loungers on the beach, near the pool and on the terraces (which descend to the sea). We preferred the terraces - no noise like by the pool and no sand on the feet like on the beach. To the pool and to the beach from the terraces no more than 20 - 50 meters. The sea is clean, the bottom is sandy without stones - perfect for children. It was stormy for several days, but it was only for the best - somersaulting on a sandy shoal in the waves is an additional pleasure. . I liked the hotel very much, I definitely recommend it for a family vacation!
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The hotel exceeded all expectations, we recommend it to families with children, children's pools with slides. Animation for children was only not German, but we didn’t really need it, my daughter played there on the playground and drew herself. The food is varied, even salmon with champagne was suppressed for breakfast, a sandy beach, very large, there were always places.
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The hotel exceeded all expectations, we recommend it to families with children, children's pools with slides. Animation for children was only not German, but we didn’t really need it, my daughter played there on the playground and drew herself.
The food is varied, even salmon with champagne was suppressed for breakfast, a sandy beach, very large, there were always places.
The rooms are very successful, at least in the part that we were, for 2 weeks they did not turn on the air conditioner, since the door was to the sun and the windows were on the other side, and it was never hot, many but not all rooms are equipped with retractable nets on the windows and balconies there were no problems with mosquitoes at the door.
The staff is helpful, and go to a meeting all the time, in general, a dream vacation
The food is varied, even salmon with champagne was suppressed for breakfast, a sandy beach, very large, there were always places.
The rooms are very successful, at least in the part that we were, for 2 weeks they did not turn on the air conditioner, since the door was to the sun and the windows were on the other side, and it was never hot, many but not all rooms are equipped with retractable nets on the windows and balconies there were no problems with mosquitoes at the door.
The staff is helpful, and go to a meeting all the time, in general, a dream vacation
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We rested with my husband in Greece for the first time! We ourselves are from Ukraine. Before that we were twice in Egypt. The country is interesting, there is something to see, the locals are friendly, there are few people on the streets, cafes where you can have a bite to eat on every corner, in them you can also drink the local Metaxa perfectly in the evening, well, in general, rest for every taste, as you wish.
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We rested with my husband in Greece for the first time! We ourselves are from Ukraine. Before that we were twice in Egypt. The country is interesting, there is something to see, the locals are friendly, there are few people on the streets, cafes where you can have a bite to eat on every corner, in them you can also drink the local Metaxa perfectly in the evening, well, in general, rest for every taste, as you wish. About the hotel - WONDERFUL!!!! ! Not all Egyptian 5 * can be compared with this hotel, all the same Europe. I would recommend it to anyone who is going to Crete, it fully justifies its cost, the food is good, European, there are a lot of sweets, especially curd cakes....The room was clean, every day when we came from breakfast, our room was already shining clean, even without a tip (as it was in Egypt). Those. the staff is not heard or seen, they clearly do their job. The pool is clean, the beach by the sea is good, all the sunbeds and umbrellas on site are free. We rented a car several times, they are all small-capacity, comfortable, because. the cost of gasoline exceeds the price in Ukraine by 2 times. Were in the water park, did not like it, a lot of people, you move down the mountain for 10 seconds, and you stand in line for 5-10 minutes. For those who are going to go on vacation, I recommend taking a car and just riding around the cities of the island, it’s very interesting how the locals live, real Greeks, we drove into the mountains in a real Greek village, all the people waved to us when we drove through, they just greeted us, a trifle, but nice. Souvenirs - olive soap, algae washcloths, olive oil, Greek vodka and, of course, a lot of all sorts of knick-knacks, but already Chinese, which you don’t want to buy : ) The hotel is GOOD! No complaints
Have a good holiday everyone!! !
Have a good holiday everyone!! !
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We went to Crete for the May holidays (2 sisters). We flew with Aeroflot from Moscow. They were afraid that it would be cold, as many wrote on the internet about bad weather in early May. We were lucky - it was sunny all the time, not a single cloud and during the day the temperature reached 30 degrees (in the sun).
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We went to Crete for the May holidays (2 sisters). We flew with Aeroflot from Moscow. They were afraid that it would be cold, as many wrote on the internet about bad weather in early May. We were lucky - it was sunny all the time, not a single cloud and during the day the temperature reached 30 degrees (in the sun). The sea was cool, but we warmed up on the sunbeds and could easily swim in it.
We stopped in the district of Malia. Loved the Alexander Beach Hotel! Nice staff, they speak excellent English and German. Large, well-groomed and green area, small 3-storey houses. We got a room on the 2nd floor with a sea view. Since the hotel is located right on the beach, it was always nice to fall asleep to the sound of the surf. The rooms are clean, cleaned every day, there is everything you need. The hotel has a good sandy beach, the bottom is not rocky, as in other places, but rather shallow, you had to move a hundred meters to swim normally.
The hotel has very tasty and varied breakfasts (what delicious pastries they have !!! ), dinner - there is a lot of choice, dishes from different countries were offered every day (Italy, Spain, China, etc. ) We took HB meals, buffet. Sometimes during the day we went to local cafe-restaurants for lunch, the prices are affordable, lunch for two cost 30-40 euros. "Sometimes" - this is because they fed well at breakfast, and the feeling of hunger came more often by the time of dinner : ) There were few people in the hotel itself, mostly Germans and British, who did not bother us with anything, there were few Russians and more often they were family couples with children.
As for the island itself, the island in the Malia region was not at all impressive, rather dirty and not well maintained, the capital of Heraklion is generally a solid "garbage dump" (in the middle of the main street - mountains of garbage dumps and garbage! ), although there are several historical buildings on which you can see. From the excursions - we visited the Knossos Palace - a pleasant place, we went ourselves, because firstly it’s expensive for a tour company, and secondly, you can safely drive yourself (by bus to Heraklion - they go every half hour - and then transfer to the bus to the palace itself ). We also went on safari jeeps (already from a travel agency, about 55 euros per person, lunch included) and to the island of Santorini (120 euros per person + transfer to the port for 10 euros, lunch is NOT included). I must say right away that this island has NOTHING in common with Crete - the island is beautiful, left very vivid impressions! But you should go there for at least 2 days, as one day is not enough! On the streets of Crete, you can easily purchase such excursions for 2-3 days.
I regret that we didn’t have time to visit Crete also an excursion to the cave of Zeus - they say it’s interesting.
The result - the north of the island was not particularly impressive (Malia is a stupidly "tourist artificial" place, we lacked the spirit of real Greek life, but I think all this is in the south of the island - there are very beautiful grottoes and beaches, it is not so popular among tourists, and therefore not May is a month - you can go, but it will be a little boring for those who hope to get into the midst of night festivities in clubs and who want to see a bunch of young people, because May is not quite the season for both swimming and parties "Many cafes, and even more so clubs, are closed at this time. We weren't bored, we entertained ourselves with excursions. But still, upon arrival home, there was no feeling "I want to go back"! There are more interesting and more beautiful places on Earth! (there is something to compare, abroad is not the first time) : ))
Separately, a few words about the tour company - Pegas tourist, I think I won’t surprise anyone if I say that I didn’t like “cooperating” with them, because of incompetent guides who know little about Crete itself, and they couldn’t really tell about excursions, which their own company offered.
Have a good rest and new bright impressions!!! !
We stopped in the district of Malia. Loved the Alexander Beach Hotel! Nice staff, they speak excellent English and German. Large, well-groomed and green area, small 3-storey houses. We got a room on the 2nd floor with a sea view. Since the hotel is located right on the beach, it was always nice to fall asleep to the sound of the surf. The rooms are clean, cleaned every day, there is everything you need. The hotel has a good sandy beach, the bottom is not rocky, as in other places, but rather shallow, you had to move a hundred meters to swim normally.
The hotel has very tasty and varied breakfasts (what delicious pastries they have !!! ), dinner - there is a lot of choice, dishes from different countries were offered every day (Italy, Spain, China, etc. ) We took HB meals, buffet. Sometimes during the day we went to local cafe-restaurants for lunch, the prices are affordable, lunch for two cost 30-40 euros. "Sometimes" - this is because they fed well at breakfast, and the feeling of hunger came more often by the time of dinner : ) There were few people in the hotel itself, mostly Germans and British, who did not bother us with anything, there were few Russians and more often they were family couples with children.
As for the island itself, the island in the Malia region was not at all impressive, rather dirty and not well maintained, the capital of Heraklion is generally a solid "garbage dump" (in the middle of the main street - mountains of garbage dumps and garbage! ), although there are several historical buildings on which you can see. From the excursions - we visited the Knossos Palace - a pleasant place, we went ourselves, because firstly it’s expensive for a tour company, and secondly, you can safely drive yourself (by bus to Heraklion - they go every half hour - and then transfer to the bus to the palace itself ). We also went on safari jeeps (already from a travel agency, about 55 euros per person, lunch included) and to the island of Santorini (120 euros per person + transfer to the port for 10 euros, lunch is NOT included). I must say right away that this island has NOTHING in common with Crete - the island is beautiful, left very vivid impressions! But you should go there for at least 2 days, as one day is not enough! On the streets of Crete, you can easily purchase such excursions for 2-3 days.
I regret that we didn’t have time to visit Crete also an excursion to the cave of Zeus - they say it’s interesting.
The result - the north of the island was not particularly impressive (Malia is a stupidly "tourist artificial" place, we lacked the spirit of real Greek life, but I think all this is in the south of the island - there are very beautiful grottoes and beaches, it is not so popular among tourists, and therefore not May is a month - you can go, but it will be a little boring for those who hope to get into the midst of night festivities in clubs and who want to see a bunch of young people, because May is not quite the season for both swimming and parties "Many cafes, and even more so clubs, are closed at this time. We weren't bored, we entertained ourselves with excursions. But still, upon arrival home, there was no feeling "I want to go back"! There are more interesting and more beautiful places on Earth! (there is something to compare, abroad is not the first time) : ))
Separately, a few words about the tour company - Pegas tourist, I think I won’t surprise anyone if I say that I didn’t like “cooperating” with them, because of incompetent guides who know little about Crete itself, and they couldn’t really tell about excursions, which their own company offered.
Have a good rest and new bright impressions!!! !
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I was a little worried before the trip, as I had read the reviews before. So now that everything has calmed down, I decided to write it myself! We went through the operator De Luxe Travel, to which I give five stars for work and attitude towards customers! There were four of us with two children, we ordered a family room, which turned out to be excellent - spacious, with a balcony and a separate entrance.
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I was a little worried before the trip, as I had read the reviews before. So now that everything has calmed down, I decided to write it myself!
We went through the operator De Luxe Travel, to which I give five stars for work and attitude towards customers!
There were four of us with two children, we ordered a family room, which turned out to be excellent - spacious, with a balcony and a separate entrance.
The territory is simply gorgeous: made in the Greek style and just buried in flowers! Cottages are quite conveniently scattered on the territory - there is where to take a walk, there is a playground with a swimming pool and three swimming pools for adults.
The sea is good, like everywhere else on Creet, in my opinion, but a couple of times in two weeks there were very big waves, but we just took excursions on such days. The beach is small, but belongs to the hotel, sunbeds and umbrellas are free, we always found free ones without any problems.
The food is decent, there was always something to eat, and with pleasure. Although I honestly think that in Greece it is stupid to eat only in a hotel, and I didn’t worry too much about this, since you can always go to a tavern and enjoy Greek dishes. For breakfast, cold cuts, cheeses, a lot of fruits were served, pancakes and waffles were baked. At dinner, there was always meat, fish, eggplant, delicious salads with seafood.
Taking excursions from the operator, we visited the Palace of Knossos, Heraklion, Rethymno, we ourselves went to Chania and the excavations of Phaistos.
The rest turned out to be very interesting and eventful, there were very good impressions! But, I will make a reservation that for some moments I can easily close my eyes. If you want luxury - then choose another hotel better!
We went through the operator De Luxe Travel, to which I give five stars for work and attitude towards customers!
There were four of us with two children, we ordered a family room, which turned out to be excellent - spacious, with a balcony and a separate entrance.
The territory is simply gorgeous: made in the Greek style and just buried in flowers! Cottages are quite conveniently scattered on the territory - there is where to take a walk, there is a playground with a swimming pool and three swimming pools for adults.
The sea is good, like everywhere else on Creet, in my opinion, but a couple of times in two weeks there were very big waves, but we just took excursions on such days. The beach is small, but belongs to the hotel, sunbeds and umbrellas are free, we always found free ones without any problems.
The food is decent, there was always something to eat, and with pleasure. Although I honestly think that in Greece it is stupid to eat only in a hotel, and I didn’t worry too much about this, since you can always go to a tavern and enjoy Greek dishes. For breakfast, cold cuts, cheeses, a lot of fruits were served, pancakes and waffles were baked. At dinner, there was always meat, fish, eggplant, delicious salads with seafood.
Taking excursions from the operator, we visited the Palace of Knossos, Heraklion, Rethymno, we ourselves went to Chania and the excavations of Phaistos.
The rest turned out to be very interesting and eventful, there were very good impressions! But, I will make a reservation that for some moments I can easily close my eyes. If you want luxury - then choose another hotel better!
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Alexander Beach Hotel appeared almost at the last moment, because. there were no more places in the hotel that I originally wanted to (Iberotel). I had to agree at random, because there are very few reviews about the Alexander Beach hotel on the Internet. Then it became clear why. General impressions of the hotel.
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Alexander Beach Hotel appeared almost at the last moment, because. there were no more places in the hotel that I originally wanted to (Iberotel). I had to agree at random, because there are very few reviews about the Alexander Beach hotel on the Internet. Then it became clear why.
General impressions of the hotel. The hotel is very good, rooms, meals (half board), service - all at a decent level. Room - overlooking the garden. Balcony. Palm trees, flowers, green, beautiful. TV with Russian channel RTR. The menu is quite varied. On some days, you can additionally order dishes from the menu, in addition to the buffet. One day a week - barbecue, for a fee - 29 euros per person. Didn't visit. In the evening, drinks are paid, of course, not cheap. Mineral water - 1.90 euros, beer - about 3 euros, sprite, cola, tea at the same price, approximately. I didn’t order wine, so I don’t remember the prices. On Sunday morning, the restaurant manager poured champagne for everyone. To my question, “What kind of holiday? ” He simply answered, “Sunday. We want everyone to be happy today
Hotel location. Somewhere between Malia and Stalida. -))) Malia is far enough on foot, no matter what they write there. The place where we were is simply called Beach Road. Hotels, shops, cafes, car rentals. Walking there on foot is extremely difficult, there are simply no sidewalks. They drive mopeds, cars, ATVs drive, Beach Road itself is not so wide, and cars park on both sides of the road.
Nuances. The main contingent of the hotel is the Germans. Therefore, the animation is exclusively in German. The staff is German and English speaking. The waitresses are very nice and helpful and try to learn Russian. There were 10 people from Kyiv, no more, for the whole hotel, including us. The hotel itself is designed for families with children. It suited me, no problem, because I myself went with two children (9 and 13 years old). The Germans came with large families (grandmothers, grandfathers, mothers, fathers, a bunch of children, little-smaller). And all day by the pool.
Beach. Sea. Weather.
The hotel beach is like a beach, nothing outstanding. There are much more beautiful beaches in Crete. Been there only once. Sun loungers, umbrellas - free of charge. (Maybe because it’s not the season, I don’t know, although everywhere they write that it’s paid). There were few people on the beach, as I already wrote, the Germans and other foreigners, in general, preferred the pool.
The sea is cool, almost no one swam. Although we were swimming! In vain, did they come to the sea. -)))
Weather. Only on May 1 it rained and it was cloudy. The rest of the days - good weather, sunny, up to +36 in the sun reached. They burned up great.
Guided tours.
Excursions offered by the guide (Millennium Travel) struck me with prices. From 30-40 euros (Knossos Palace, Zeus cave) to 80-100 euros (islands) per person. Without the cost of lunch and entrance tickets. So we traveled on our own. (as I originally planned, after reading reviews about autotravels on the Internet). Honestly, it turns out much cheaper, bigger and more interesting!
Car rental. There are a lot of car rental points, as well as ATVs, motorcycles, bicycles, literally every 5 meters. Trade is appropriate. Do not forget, however, to clarify whether the rental price includes full insurance, which is very important, and 19% tax. And then they like to indicate prices without everything, and only when signing the contract it turns out.
I took the car the next day at a local rental, for 7 days. Chevrolet Matiz, cost about 140 euros (insurance included and tax) + I spent 70 euros on gasoline (in total I drove almost 1000 km in a week) Gasoline is about 1 euro with a penny per liter.
Why Matiz is small, it is convenient to park in the city, fuel consumption is small and inexpensive. Souvenirs. What did you buy. Olive oil 0.5 l -4.4. 5 euros. Creams 4-4.5 euros (by the way, they turned out to be cool, especially after sunburn). Plate - 11 euros, jug - 8 euros. Olive soap for gifts - 0.80-1.5 euros. Metaxa 5 * - 12 euros or so. Anise vodka ouzo - 6.5 euros (it tasted like pertussin syrup, who remembers-))))
Food outside the hotel. In taverns, they chose something like set meals (salad, meat or fish, side dish, dessert), all together 6-9 euros. Portions are huge. Pizza - 5-7 euros. Fresh orange - 2.5 euros. Coffee from 0.8 to 1.5 euros. At the supermarket. Beer 0.5 - approx 1 euro, water 2 l - 0.5 euro.
General impressions of the hotel. The hotel is very good, rooms, meals (half board), service - all at a decent level. Room - overlooking the garden. Balcony. Palm trees, flowers, green, beautiful. TV with Russian channel RTR. The menu is quite varied. On some days, you can additionally order dishes from the menu, in addition to the buffet. One day a week - barbecue, for a fee - 29 euros per person. Didn't visit. In the evening, drinks are paid, of course, not cheap. Mineral water - 1.90 euros, beer - about 3 euros, sprite, cola, tea at the same price, approximately. I didn’t order wine, so I don’t remember the prices. On Sunday morning, the restaurant manager poured champagne for everyone. To my question, “What kind of holiday? ” He simply answered, “Sunday. We want everyone to be happy today
Hotel location. Somewhere between Malia and Stalida. -))) Malia is far enough on foot, no matter what they write there. The place where we were is simply called Beach Road. Hotels, shops, cafes, car rentals. Walking there on foot is extremely difficult, there are simply no sidewalks. They drive mopeds, cars, ATVs drive, Beach Road itself is not so wide, and cars park on both sides of the road.
Nuances. The main contingent of the hotel is the Germans. Therefore, the animation is exclusively in German. The staff is German and English speaking. The waitresses are very nice and helpful and try to learn Russian. There were 10 people from Kyiv, no more, for the whole hotel, including us. The hotel itself is designed for families with children. It suited me, no problem, because I myself went with two children (9 and 13 years old). The Germans came with large families (grandmothers, grandfathers, mothers, fathers, a bunch of children, little-smaller). And all day by the pool.
Beach. Sea. Weather.
The hotel beach is like a beach, nothing outstanding. There are much more beautiful beaches in Crete. Been there only once. Sun loungers, umbrellas - free of charge. (Maybe because it’s not the season, I don’t know, although everywhere they write that it’s paid). There were few people on the beach, as I already wrote, the Germans and other foreigners, in general, preferred the pool.
The sea is cool, almost no one swam. Although we were swimming! In vain, did they come to the sea. -)))
Weather. Only on May 1 it rained and it was cloudy. The rest of the days - good weather, sunny, up to +36 in the sun reached. They burned up great.
Guided tours.
Excursions offered by the guide (Millennium Travel) struck me with prices. From 30-40 euros (Knossos Palace, Zeus cave) to 80-100 euros (islands) per person. Without the cost of lunch and entrance tickets. So we traveled on our own. (as I originally planned, after reading reviews about autotravels on the Internet). Honestly, it turns out much cheaper, bigger and more interesting!
Car rental. There are a lot of car rental points, as well as ATVs, motorcycles, bicycles, literally every 5 meters. Trade is appropriate. Do not forget, however, to clarify whether the rental price includes full insurance, which is very important, and 19% tax. And then they like to indicate prices without everything, and only when signing the contract it turns out.
I took the car the next day at a local rental, for 7 days. Chevrolet Matiz, cost about 140 euros (insurance included and tax) + I spent 70 euros on gasoline (in total I drove almost 1000 km in a week) Gasoline is about 1 euro with a penny per liter.
Why Matiz is small, it is convenient to park in the city, fuel consumption is small and inexpensive. Souvenirs. What did you buy. Olive oil 0.5 l -4.4. 5 euros. Creams 4-4.5 euros (by the way, they turned out to be cool, especially after sunburn). Plate - 11 euros, jug - 8 euros. Olive soap for gifts - 0.80-1.5 euros. Metaxa 5 * - 12 euros or so. Anise vodka ouzo - 6.5 euros (it tasted like pertussin syrup, who remembers-))))
Food outside the hotel. In taverns, they chose something like set meals (salad, meat or fish, side dish, dessert), all together 6-9 euros. Portions are huge. Pizza - 5-7 euros. Fresh orange - 2.5 euros. Coffee from 0.8 to 1.5 euros. At the supermarket. Beer 0.5 - approx 1 euro, water 2 l - 0.5 euro.
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