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April 9, 2025
Wow, where should I start? Arrived at Heraklion about 8.30pm. Got our bags and transfer and got to hotel about 9.15pm. As soon as we checked in they made a mistake by only having us down for 1 room when there were 7 of us and had booked 2 suites. Had it sorted and asked if we could get some food. A bread roll, a slice of spam and a boiled egg with some measly salad was on offer. After that, we were taken up to our rooms, the luggage in a van but we had to walk, which was up a hill with a 35 degree incline, not great if you are elderly or have dodgy legs. Got to the room and first thing we noticed was the hygiene wasn't great. Beds were full of sand and bathroom sink and bath had massive uncovered sink holes which easily had things fall into them, and no plugs for either. Telephone and TV both weren't working. Great start. Next day we went exploring the hotel. Except sunbathing and swimming, there was absolutely NOTHING to do. No kids clubs, no entertainment, nothing. 1 poor pool table, 1 outdoor ping pong table with a couple of wooden bats with no rubber on and was great if you like rummaging for balls in the bushes, I broken punching machine and 1 basketball machine. There were no shuttles from the hotel, just local buses across a busy highway with crazy drivers to go to town. No nearby shops or amenities except one shop on site with a few drinks and snacks. Food was very samey, and lukewarm even when just brought out of kitchen. No choice for kids except a few chips and some pasta. Staff were downright miserable, couldn't manage to crack a smile. The ATM on site charges an 11% fee for transactions at a crap exchange rate so beware. Drinks were rubbish even for an all inclusive with no snacks offered at all. Had a windy night and the room was so badly sealed it was literally HOWLING! Overall nowhere near a 4 star, giving it 3 would be overly generous. Oh and also if you are elderly or have difficulty with your mobility I have to say please stay away. Steep hill or tiled stairs with no handrails, this place is a deathtrap, especially when it rains. Needless to say, won't be returning, even if you paid me.