Great vacation for everyone!

Written: 6 august 2013
Travel time: 21 — 28 may 2013
Who does the author recommend the hotel to?: For a relaxing holiday; For business travel; For families with children; For recreation with friends, for young people
Your rating of this hotel:
8.0
from 10
Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms: 9.0
Service: 9.0
Cleanliness: 8.0
Food: 9.0
Amenities: 10.0
On the north coast of Crete, 7 km east of Rethymno and 72 km west of Heraklion, built in classical style, widely known throughout Crete and beyond for its top level service, it stands on a 500m sandy beach,
there are changing cabins, showers, sun loungers and umbrellas. You can use them, like beach towels, for free. The hotel has 17 types of rooms, in all: free safe, TV with Russian channels, telephone, slippers, bathrobes.
On the territory: a bar-salon, a cafeteria, a self-service restaurant, a main restaurant with a non-smoking room, a tavern with themed evenings and an A la Carte restaurant with traditional Greek and Cretan cuisines, a traditional Kafenion, a beach bar, an Internet cafe, TV and video salon, jewelry store “Lithos”, mini-market, boutique, beauty salon, living rooms and terraces, car rental, conference room, fitness club and sauna (free of charge); Massage and beauty treatments (extra charge)

Daytime activities
“Vita Activa”: Breathing and relaxation exercises;

Atelier: drawing on silk and T-shirts;
"cultural program": sirtaki lessons, hiking, Greek lessons, cooking classes, getting to know the local culture.
Evening entertainment:
Entertainment shows at the hotel
Folklore performances and dance evenings
Live piano music
Regular local bus service (bus stop next to the hotel)
Order a taxi at the reception
DIVING
“PADI” certified diving school organizes courses for children, teenagers and adults, underwater excursions and free scuba diving (in the pool).
GOLF
An 18-hole golf course is located at the golf club located 89 km from the hotel.
MOUNTAIN BIKE
Mountain bikes can be rented from the bike tour department. All necessary equipment is included.
TENNIS
.5 outdoor tennis courts (free of charge)
- 2 courts with artificial lighting
 Tennis wall for solo workout and exercises
- Rackets and balls for rent
- Weekly tournaments
- Training program for children - beginners, intermediate and advanced
WATER SPORTS
Water sports school: windsurfing, canoeing, pedalo, water skiing, surfing, sailing, catamaran, etc.
Free sports
Morning exercises, water aerobics, beach volleyball, table tennis, archery, darts, etc.
SWIMMING POOLS
 Outdoor swimming pool with sea water 980 sq. m
.2 outdoor pools with fresh water 340/165 sq. m
.1 indoor heated swimming pool with fresh water 100 sq. m (from October to April)
.17 private freshwater swimming pools next to villas of 15 sq. m each

Great miniclub
BABIES
BABY AGED 8 TO 3 YEARS
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES AND STAFF
• Specially designed playroom and outdoor playground;
• Qualified staff and registered nurse offering their services daily from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm, babysitting daily from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm;
• An area for parents to relax, located in the open air and equipped with umbrellas and sun loungers
• Satellite TV and relaxing background music all day
• Nursery
• Children's kitchen equipped with bottle warmer and sterilizer, microwave, refrigerator, children's table and chairsFREE SERVICES

Books and games, Strollers, Beds and bedspreads, Playgrounds
Baby phones, Baby baths, Baby floor mats
SERVICES PAYING ADDITIONAL
Food, Diapers, Nipples
ANIMATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGED FROM 3 TO 12 YEARS
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES AND STAFF
• The building, designed on the basis of safety and health requirements, is divided into internal and external parts
• Indoor spaces are equipped with air cooling/heating system, and outside there is enough vegetation to take shelter in the shade during the sunny hours of the day
• Carefully thought-out design of the premises meets all recommendations for the care of children of any age
• Children's toilets
• Game rooms
• Qualified nannies and educators with pedagogical education
• Daily access (except Saturday) from 10:00 to 21:30
SERVICES PROVIDED FOR FREE
1. Possibility to leave children aged from 6 to 12 years old for the night in the children's town (parental permission is required) from June 15 to September 15. Children are picked up at 18:30 and returned to their parents the next day.
2. The children's daytime restaurant "Tasty Corner" offers meals for children under the "All Inclusive" scheme, providing all kinds of snacks, hot food and drinks from 11:00 to 19:00.
3. Please note that these services are provided to all children, regardless of participation in our animation programs.
4. Game rooms: Internet, virtual games, playstation, board games, etc.
CHILDREN'S ANIMATION FOR FOUR AGE GROUPS
The composition of the groups and the list of main activities
The composition of the groups and the list of main activities
Group 1: SUPER-MINI, CHILDREN AGED FROM 3 TO 6 YEARS
• Theatrical scenes (children on stage)
• Puppet show
• Games on the beach
• Water games
• Reading fairy tales
• Birthday parties and mini-parties
Group 2: CHILDREN AGED FROM 7 TO 9 YEARS
• ADVENTURE GAMES
• Children's Olympics
• Children's swims in the water under the supervision of elders (for children over 4 years old)
• Supervised cyclocross
• Painting studio
Group 3: CHILDREN AGED FROM 10 TO 12 YEARS
• Children's discos
• Sports programs

• Children's parties and barbecues
• Tennis lessons
• Educational excursions
• Children's performances
• Diving
Group 4: ADOLESCENTS AGED 13 TO 15 YEARS
• Daytime activities
• Water games
• Parties on the beach and near the pool
• Trips to water amusement parks (only with parental consent)
• Beach volleyball
• Diving
CHILDREN'S RESTAURANT "TASTY CORNER"
Tell everyone about the free children's restaurant, the main feature of which is the use of the freshest food and drinks.
Six times a week from 11:00 to 19:00 in the kids club, our little guests can eat as much as they like and as often as they want.
In assortment:
• Sandwiches with fresh herbs and fillings
• French fries
• Italian pizza
• Hot waffles and delicious pancakes
• Fresh yoghurts with honey or fruit
• Chilled cow's milk
• Juicy fresh fruit salad
• Fruit juices and all kinds of ice cream
ACCOMMODATION
All standard room types have:

bathroom/shower/toilet,
bath robes,
slippers, hair dryer,
telephone with direct access to international communication,
satellite TV,
music channels,
air cooling/heating system,
safe,
fridge.
Hotels are very handicapped friendly and all doors are at least 70cm wide.
Almost all sectors of the hotel are wheelchair accessible. The slopes are equipped with special ramps.
Recommendations: customers in wheelchairs should be accompanied by someone, as there are still hard-to-reach places.

ROOMS
Bungalow junior suites with sea view and (possibly) private pool
Maisonettes
Deluxe Junior Villas with Sea View and Private Pool
dream villas with private pool
Bungalow deluxe suites (one and two bedrooms) with sea view
Deluxe suites (with one and two bedrooms) in the main building of the hotel with a sea view
Royal Pavilion with Private Pool

DESCRIPTION OF THE HOTEL ROOMS
Standard double rooms (Main building of the hotel)
With garden or mountain views. Total area: 24.42 sq. m
With sea views. Total area: 24.42 sq. m
All rooms in the main building are tastefully furnished and decorated with carpeted floors for added comfort.

The rooms have two single beds or one double bed. Some rooms have an extra sofa bed. Each room is equipped with a balcony and bath/shower/toilet.
FAMILY ROOMS WITH GARDEN VIEW
Located in the bungalow sector and in a separate building next to the main building of the hotel. Total area: 32.56 sq. m
Family rooms in the bungalow sector are surrounded on all sides by a garden. The rooms have two children's beds and one double bed for parents. The rooms are tastefully furnished and decorated and are great for families with small children.
Family rooms of the main building are located in a separate three-story building overlooking the pool. A separate bedroom with a double bed gives parents privacy. A glass or wooden sliding door separates the parents' bedroom from the living room/bedroom with two sofas for the children.
Rooms on the ground floor have access to the garden or pool, while rooms on the upper floors have balconies.
FAMILY ROOMS WITH SEA VIEW
And also to the pool. Total area: 32.56 sq. m
The rooms are located in the main building, right on the beach. These family rooms are made in an open style, but if parents want to be alone, the bedroom with a double bed is separated from the living room by a frosted glass sliding door. The living room has two sofas for children.
STANDARD BUNGALOW
Total area - 30.42 sq. m
Lovely and charming open plan bungalows are scattered throughout the bungalow area and surrounded by gardens. Some of them have a sea view. Spacious and well-furnished in summer colours, the bungalows are equipped with double or twin beds and a sofa bed.
DELUXE SUITES (one bedroom) with sea view
Main building. Total area: 50.04 sq. m
These luxurious suites consist of a spacious living room, dining area, bedroom and marble bathroom with exclusive cosmetics. The elegant furniture is upholstered in royal gold tones of silk, and the floor is covered with a thick carpet. The balcony offers stunning sea views. The suites are fully equipped with all modern amenities: satellite TV, music channels, mini hi-fi, DVD player, tea/coffee making facilities, IDD telephone, safe, mini bar, remote controlled air conditioning.

BUNGALOW JUNIOR SUITES WITH SEA VIEW AND (POSSIBLY) PRIVATE POOL
Access to the beach. Total area: 60 sq. m
These bungalows are built in a Cretan rustic style. All of them stand directly on the beach, and from the front side they have access to the garden, decorated in a Mediterranean style. The open-style rooms are furnished with wood and wrought iron furniture.
Marble bathrooms have a full range of exclusive cosmetics. Terraces, paved with stone, are equipped with sun loungers with soft mattresses. The rooms are fully equipped with all modern amenities: satellite TV, music channels, Mini Hi-Fi, DVD player, tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone, safe, mini bar, remote controlled air conditioning.
JUNIOR DELUXE VILLAS WITH SEA VIEW AND PRIVATE POOL
Total area: 125 sq. m
The villas, built in traditional Cretan style, are located just a stone's throw from the sea. The garden and high stone walls of the fence provide an opportunity to feel comfort and privacy. All villas have a private plunge pool and an outdoor veranda with sun loungers, decorated with exotic plants.
The bedrooms (some with wooden floors) are decorated with the finest fabrics in romantic summer colors and are equipped with all modern amenities: satellite TV, music channels, Mini Hi-Fi, DVD player, tea / coffee making facilities, telephone with international direct access, safe, mini-bar, air conditioning with remote control. There is also a marble bathroom with a full range of exclusive cosmetics, a cozy living room with dining space and a minibar.
DREAM VILLAS WITH PRIVATE POOL
Access to the beach, sea view. Total area: 190 sq. m
The villas, built in traditional Cretan style, are located just a stone's throw from the sea. The garden and high stone walls of the fence provide an opportunity to feel comfort and privacy. All villas have their own small pool and an open veranda with sun loungers, decorated with exotic plants.

The bedrooms (some with wooden floors) are decorated with the finest fabrics in romantic summer colors and are equipped with all modern amenities: satellite TV, music channels, Mini Hi-Fi, DVD player, tea / coffee making facilities, telephone with international direct access, safe, mini-bar, air conditioning with remote control. There is also a marble bathroom with a full range of exclusive cosmetics, a cozy living room with dining space and a minibar.
MAisonettes
Located in the Cretan Village sector, side sea view. Total area: 90 sq. m
These villas are styled after traditional Cretan maisonettes. The decor is dominated by ultramarine and cream colors. On the ground floor of the maisonette there are wide sofas that can be used as baby cots.
It has satellite TV, music channels, mini hi-fi, DVD player, tea/coffee making facilities, IDD telephone, safe, mini bar, remote controlled air conditioning, and a marble bathroom with full set of exclusive cosmetics. The terrace is surrounded by a garden, there is a dining area and sun loungers with soft mattresses, all this is a stone's throw from the sea. A wooden staircase leads to the second floor where the master bedroom is located, equipped with a telephone with international direct access and air conditioning with remote control. There is also a marble bathroom with exclusive cosmetics and a separate telephone. And the balcony offers a wonderful view of the sea.
ROYAL PAVILION with private pool
Sea view. Total area: 220 sq. m
Magnificent villa in the heart of a separate complex, located just a stone's throw from the sea, with its own private entrance and patio. The villa is surrounded by a tropical garden. There is even an old olive oil press here.
On the ground floor there are: a spacious dining room with satellite TV, music channels, Mini Hi-Fi, DVD player, tea / coffee making facilities, safe, telephone with direct international connection, air conditioning with remote control, bar, mini -bar, studio and second WC.
From the hall we enter the first bedroom with a private marble bathroom (with exclusive cosmetics and a telephone) and a tiled veranda. The dense vegetation of the garden is fraught with a private pool, sun loungers and umbrellas.
An internal wooden staircase leads to the master bedroom.

The bedroom is equipped with a gym, satellite TV, music channels, telephone with international direct access and air conditioning with remote control and communicates with the marble bathroom. There are two baths, a jacuzzi, a separate shower. Exclusive cosmetics and telephones Here you can admire ancient works of art in solitude. And the balcony offers stunning sea views.
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