Let me start by saying that I often vacation in three-star hotels in Spain, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and India, and it's hard to surprise me. But this one is a complete shock. There's no proper city beach, just a stub of land covered in trash, with other people's clothes lying around since the start of the season, bottles, and dried-up wet wipes flying into your face while sunbathing.
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Let me start by saying that I often vacation in three-star hotels in Spain, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and India, and it's hard to surprise me. But this one is a complete shock.
There's no proper city beach, just a stub of land covered in trash, with other people's clothes lying around since the start of the season, bottles, and dried-up wet wipes flying into your face while sunbathing. This stub of land is located under a concrete wall, unplastered and unpainted, although they might have at least daubed it with Greek-style graffiti. The resorts of Berdyansk were much cooler as a child. The hotel positions itself as a budget option, but for the same money in Spain, I could have gotten indescribably beautiful nature, a clean, wide beach, good food with unlimited seafood, jamon, and all kinds of meat, but the only thing is, no drinks. This hotel also doesn't leave water in the room; we buy it at the supermarket. Air conditioning, a fan, and a safe are also required. The coffee is terrible. The breakfasts are horribly meager, worse than at hotels on bus tours around Europe. Lunch and dinner are filling, and the food isn't bad, like in a school cafeteria. There's no fruit, and the only dessert is a piece of cake at lunch and dinner. One time, they gave us three mini-sized pieces of watermelon in a bowl. You can get extra food at lunch and in the evening. If you're nostalgic for the worst of Black Sea resorts, this is the place for you. There's no area for evening strolls, souvenirs, supermarkets, or bars, no fountains, no pretty promenade, and the rooms overlook the road, making it noisy all night long. There are trash containers piled up against the wall, and the trash boils and flows across the hot asphalt, creating an indescribable aroma. Either locals or huge families of immigrants, like gypsies, hang out in the bushes under the hotels. I ruined my and my child's vacation, so I'm writing this review to warn you. The sea water itself is perfect in terms of temperature and cleanliness, but I wish I'd swum in this sea from the Turkish side. The hotel staff is incredibly friendly and helpful; it's the first time I've encountered such a smiling and courteous staff; apparently, the hotel's concept emphasizes this alone. The excursions are all very basic and expensive, without food or water or with meager snacks. The swims to some unsightly bays, or if there are more interesting ones, they're in another part of Crete and a four-hour bus ride each way. The much-vaunted excursion to Santorini costs 170 euros per person, also without meals. They promise a boat trip, but instead, they take you on a huge ferry with a crowd, so you can't see any photos or views while you're on the boat. This is the worst place to vacation for the money, in my experience. I'm on an all-inclusive package, so I can get drinks by the rooftop pool from 10:00 a. m. to 10:00 p. m. , but the pool is overcrowded with families with children and Europeans who don't go to the sea and drink alcohol all day. Before the trip, I read that there's an old street in the mountains within walking distance, but in reality, there's nothing ancient there, just modern taverns and souvenir shops. There's nothing even worth photographing.
There's no proper city beach, just a stub of land covered in trash, with other people's clothes lying around since the start of the season, bottles, and dried-up wet wipes flying into your face while sunbathing. This stub of land is located under a concrete wall, unplastered and unpainted, although they might have at least daubed it with Greek-style graffiti. The resorts of Berdyansk were much cooler as a child. The hotel positions itself as a budget option, but for the same money in Spain, I could have gotten indescribably beautiful nature, a clean, wide beach, good food with unlimited seafood, jamon, and all kinds of meat, but the only thing is, no drinks. This hotel also doesn't leave water in the room; we buy it at the supermarket. Air conditioning, a fan, and a safe are also required. The coffee is terrible. The breakfasts are horribly meager, worse than at hotels on bus tours around Europe. Lunch and dinner are filling, and the food isn't bad, like in a school cafeteria. There's no fruit, and the only dessert is a piece of cake at lunch and dinner. One time, they gave us three mini-sized pieces of watermelon in a bowl. You can get extra food at lunch and in the evening. If you're nostalgic for the worst of Black Sea resorts, this is the place for you. There's no area for evening strolls, souvenirs, supermarkets, or bars, no fountains, no pretty promenade, and the rooms overlook the road, making it noisy all night long. There are trash containers piled up against the wall, and the trash boils and flows across the hot asphalt, creating an indescribable aroma. Either locals or huge families of immigrants, like gypsies, hang out in the bushes under the hotels. I ruined my and my child's vacation, so I'm writing this review to warn you. The sea water itself is perfect in terms of temperature and cleanliness, but I wish I'd swum in this sea from the Turkish side. The hotel staff is incredibly friendly and helpful; it's the first time I've encountered such a smiling and courteous staff; apparently, the hotel's concept emphasizes this alone. The excursions are all very basic and expensive, without food or water or with meager snacks. The swims to some unsightly bays, or if there are more interesting ones, they're in another part of Crete and a four-hour bus ride each way. The much-vaunted excursion to Santorini costs 170 euros per person, also without meals. They promise a boat trip, but instead, they take you on a huge ferry with a crowd, so you can't see any photos or views while you're on the boat. This is the worst place to vacation for the money, in my experience. I'm on an all-inclusive package, so I can get drinks by the rooftop pool from 10:00 a. m. to 10:00 p. m. , but the pool is overcrowded with families with children and Europeans who don't go to the sea and drink alcohol all day. Before the trip, I read that there's an old street in the mountains within walking distance, but in reality, there's nothing ancient there, just modern taverns and souvenir shops. There's nothing even worth photographing.
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We rested at the hotel at the beginning of October 2021. The rest was wonderful! Ilios is located on the central street of the city of Herssonis. The location is very convenient, and supermarkets and shops and the sea are all within walking distance. The hotel rooms are not new but clean and well maintained. The balcony is spacious.
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We rested at the hotel at the beginning of October 2021. The rest was wonderful! Ilios is located on the central street of the city of Herssonis. The location is very convenient, and supermarkets and shops and the sea are all within walking distance. The hotel rooms are not new but clean and well maintained. The balcony is spacious. They clean and change the bed every day. There is a fridge and a safe. Air conditioning is paid, but we did not need it. Special thanks to the hotel staff! We arrived late in the evening and were fed immediately. We did not count on this, we took sandwiches from home. Settled quickly, everything is clear and understandable. The food is delicious, the chef is great!! ! Everyone is sincere and friendly. You can contact with any question. We really liked it here. We are already dreaming of coming to Ilios again!! ! We recommend the hotel for a relaxing family holiday, without any special requests.
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We arrived at the hotel at 21.00, sat down quickly, fed, although the restaurant was already closed. We rested on the All Inclusive system. In this hotel, the all-inclusive system is different from the same system seen before. The choice is provided for salads, and the main course is brought. But every day there was a different main course, it was enough and it was delicious.
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We arrived at the hotel at 21.00, sat down quickly, fed, although the restaurant was already closed. We rested on the All Inclusive system. In this hotel, the all-inclusive system is different from the same system seen before. The choice is provided for salads, and the main course is brought. But every day there was a different main course, it was enough and it was delicious. Drinks - cola, fanta, vodka, wine, gin, tequila were brought by the waiter, how many times you ask
I would especially like to mention Pavlo, who brings drinks and Anthony (he asked to call him Pepito : ) ). Everything was very cultural and attentive to the guests. All hotel staff were polite and helpful. The main language of communication is English. The room was cleaned every day, towels changed every two days. I would like to draw your attention to the fact that air conditioning is paid - 9 euros per day. We did without air conditioning, it was still not so hot.
The hotel itself is located at the beginning of the main street of Hersonissos, which runs along the sea and it is interesting to walk along it. If you turn left, then all roads lead to the sea. If you wish, you can find a beach where you can put an umbrella and lie down to sunbathe, but the entrance to the sea is mostly rocky, so slippers are needed. Also, for those who are annoyed by the sounds of the street, it will be difficult to fall asleep with an open balcony. Mosquitoes are present, but in June there are not so many of them. In general, there are few vacationers in June, the sea is warm, the wind blew for 2 days and you can bargain at car rental prices (a small car could be rented up to 11 euros per day, if taken for 5 days). We liked Crete, we liked the hotel, we liked the cooperation with AnexTour. If you are not embarrassed by the bustle of the city, like to walk to the sea, are not picky about food, love to swim in the sea - you are there, on Crete and the Ilios hotel.
I would especially like to mention Pavlo, who brings drinks and Anthony (he asked to call him Pepito : ) ). Everything was very cultural and attentive to the guests. All hotel staff were polite and helpful. The main language of communication is English. The room was cleaned every day, towels changed every two days. I would like to draw your attention to the fact that air conditioning is paid - 9 euros per day. We did without air conditioning, it was still not so hot.
The hotel itself is located at the beginning of the main street of Hersonissos, which runs along the sea and it is interesting to walk along it. If you turn left, then all roads lead to the sea. If you wish, you can find a beach where you can put an umbrella and lie down to sunbathe, but the entrance to the sea is mostly rocky, so slippers are needed. Also, for those who are annoyed by the sounds of the street, it will be difficult to fall asleep with an open balcony. Mosquitoes are present, but in June there are not so many of them. In general, there are few vacationers in June, the sea is warm, the wind blew for 2 days and you can bargain at car rental prices (a small car could be rented up to 11 euros per day, if taken for 5 days). We liked Crete, we liked the hotel, we liked the cooperation with AnexTour. If you are not embarrassed by the bustle of the city, like to walk to the sea, are not picky about food, love to swim in the sea - you are there, on Crete and the Ilios hotel.
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