Emma
It's been a great week at the Blue Bay resort. Cold refreshments upon arrival within the reception area. We arrived very late and we're shown to our room with a bag of sandwiches and snacks which was appreciated.
The room was very basic, but clean and has been cleaned daily. There is a small fridge but no tea or coffee facility.
It's approximately 100 steps up from our room to the pool area so if you have mobility difficulties you will need to be aware of this.
The pool area is lovely, open from 10am to 6pm. Drinks served till 11pm.
Pizza, cakes & ice cream also available.
Its well attended to, with shower, coffee and water stations close by.
Some nights they have a D.J till 11pm
The main restaurant for AI is up another approx 40 stairs, then into a lift. Breakfast, lunch & dinner are set times. The food can be a little repetitive but there is enough variety to cater for all. There is indoors and outdoor seating, with smoking available.
There is a shop located within the reception area which is good to stock up on your basics. You'll need water for your room.
Monofalitis beach is 5 minutes walk down a steep, steep hill but there is a shuttle available. The beach is small but delightful. The sea is so clear and tranquil and there are a few restaurants and souvenir shops here too. Sunbeds are about 10 euros.
The staff are all friendly and welcoming within Blue Bay. I would argue this is not a four star resort, but definitely a three star. The sea views are unreal and the location is perfect, 35 minute transfer from Heraklion. However some parts are a little outdated, and if you are not based it the main hotel then you'll have a lot of walking to do.
Kiesha T
I loved every bit of my holiday at this hotel, as suggested on the website if you have mobility issues your best using the shuttle bus to the beach. Staff very friendly and helpful. Went for the room with a private jacuzzi and it was lovely and clean! Food options changed daily and there was something for everyone in my opinion. would definitely reccomend and visit again! Wished we stayed longer! Lol
Rebecca Redford
This is a lovely hotel but I wouldn't class it as a 4 star hotel. It is in a beautiful location, stunning views and a quaint little beach in a bay with lots of water activities. The staff at the hotel are fabulous, friendly and happy to help. The outside area is small but well kept and lovely to sit around. There's a bus to and from Heraklion. The entertainment was fun and different each night. It's a great little place. My sister and I had a fabulous time.
The downsides to this hotel, which in my mind would make is a 3 star hotel. It doesn't replenish your bottled water each day in your room and there's no tea/coffee making facilities in the room. We kept buying water but the fridge didn't work so we couldn't keep anything cool. There was also no little extra toiletries in the bathroom. There was a soap dispenser in the shower but no shampoo/conditioner, flannels, etc.
The food, there's lots of beef and pork dishes, occasionally chicken, plenty of vegetarian dishes, great salad variety, but the hot food is so salty! It's a shame because there was so much to choose from but the flavours were overwhelmed by salt. Don't expect great quality, fancy cocktails either. But the beer is really good.
anthoniee1
This was mine and my partners first time visiting Crete, and staying at the blue bay hotel resort.
We travelled 28th April until may 5th.
The staff at the hotel are lovely, extremely attentive especially during food service, so no complaints there. Room service was also great with refreshed towels daily if needed, a soap bar at the sink and a body wash dispenser in the shower. Only suggestion would be to make this a 2-in-1 product for hair and body , although we bought a shampoo the next day.
I’m assuming by looking at some of the other reviews that we possibly travelled ‘out of season’ as we had no evening entertainment at all during our stay, except on our last day, we saw a flyer for an event but of course we wouldn’t be there for it, given this, there wasn’t actually much to do in the evening on the days the weather was bad besides drink, which is great if that’s all you want to do.
The food: of course is kind of subjective given everyone has different palates, personally I didn’t really enjoy a single meal, it was very samey in the evening and was either super bland or extremely salty. Breakfast was fine, salad options fine but the rest, wasn’t for me.
Hotel is clean and well kept.
Casey Clayton
Just want to say we have had such a beatifull holiday and it couldnt have been any beter or more relaxing ! Such a lovely place to stay and everybody are so friendly and helpful. We definatly will be visiting again, thank you to all the staff and reception team who made it a perfect holiday for us! Also a special thank you to Alexia on the front desk at reception who went above and beyond for us on our stay. Thankyou 😃
Casey and Sarah room 539
