Akti Olous Hotel, Elounda

Advantages: Clean, comfortable, location, friendly
Disadvantages: Compact accommodation

...and the bedding and towels were changed every day, bar Sunday. Once you'd mastered the art of the small shower area, and become accustomed to the air conditioning (€60 for the two weeks) the rest was a breeze. The staff at the hotel were exceptionally hospitable and friendly; in particular Christos and Athena who both made everyone's holiday with their kindness and good humour. The most resounding endorsement of Akti Dimmys is the many people who return year after year, often with their friends and neighbours, because they enjoy it so much! Akti Dimmys is very much in demand, so the message is, "book quick to avoid disappointment!"... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful surroundings, and very clean
Disadvantages: Not much of a beach.

...The hotel is situated in amazing surroundings that take your breath away; mountain rages surround the hotel and its area, Elounda. However the employees, I found to be quite rude and unpleasant, at time especially to children. Nevertheless, the food was faultless with plenty of options for people to choose from. The hotel was very clean and with beds changed everyday. Also, there were pleanty of facilities frelly available to use. The swimming pool, was really nice, the water would cool you off after soaking up the sun. Children were also entertained because there was a kids pool and also a kids clud, and children could participate if they wanted to. They were not forced into participating which somtimes can spoil the holiday for kids because they dont want to join in. Howver, the beach not far from the hotel did not live up to my... Read review

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Advantages: Too many to mention
Disadvantages: A bit pricy!

...Me and my husband spent a week at the Blue Palace July 2005 for our honeymoon. We could not have picked a better place. We chose a room with a private infinity pool, which was lovely with a stunning view of the tiny island of Spinalonga. The rooms were impeccable, and clean. Breakfast was included in the price which we ate on our patio every morning (4 euro charge) as opposed to the buffet style restaurant. For ony 4 euros it is well worth it. Although the hotel was fully booked when we went, it never seems crowded, you can always find a lounger by the pool, comy sofa to sit on by the bar etc. The complex has a number of restaurants including an a la carte restaurant. We ate several times at the restaurants but preferred to either take a tax into Elounda (10 euro taxi) or the 2 minute stroll down the road to Plaka, a sleepy fishing... Read review

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