Larissa N.
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The beach is in a great location and is absolutely beautiful. There are also plenty of entertainment options and fabulous restaurants nearby. The hotel itself is clean and the rooms are a good size. It was disappointing, however, that despite being a family-run hotel, the owners only seemed to make an effort with certain guests. They would only speak to us if we were asking for money for sun loungers. On the other hand, the staff were fantastic and made us feel extremely welcome. Henila and Silver, in particular, were amazing and really made our stay special. It would be great to have more English TV channels to choose from and a better walk path on the beach, as there were gaps that caused our feet to burn. Despite these minor issues, we would definitely come back. The breakfast didn't offer much choice, but thankfully it is going to change to a buffet soon. Emma & Colin
Lena Kovalenko
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We visited during mid-October, which is considered off-season. Our experience was a bit mixed.
The hotel is conveniently located near the beach. It wasn't too crowded in October, but we can imagine it gets busier during the main season. The sun beds cost 12 euros, which we found to be quite expensive. However, there is also the option to use the ones at the pool for free. We preferred going to Patamos or other beaches instead.
The rooms are modern and clean, and the beds are comfortable. However, don't expect any special amenities. They charge 7 euros per day for using the air conditioning and 4 euros for a safe. If you're sensitive to noise at night, it's better to choose a sea view room. There was constant noise from the street, and we can only imagine how it is during the high season.
The breakfast was okay. It mostly consisted of the same items every day, such as ham, cheese, bread, butter, jam, and sometimes bacon and eggs. They also served fruits and coffee, but it was always served on a plate rather than a buffet.
The service was kind, and we especially appreciated the great job done by Costa, who we assume is the owner's son. The drinks at the hotel bar were excellent.
In terms of location, to be honest, Malia and Stalis were disappointing. There is one main road with very little space for pedestrians, as it is filled with buses, scooters, quads, and rental cars. The city mainly consists of touristy shops, car rentals, and restaurants. There is no old town to be seen, and you have to walk a bit to reach it.
While we did have some decent cocktails in the more expensive bars, the food in the restaurants of Malia was mediocre. Don't be fooled by their good reviews. Instead, check out the small old town of Malia. We were happy to finally get our rental car and explore other parts of the island.