Laura Lou!
“Fantastic stay!” Beautiful hotel.
The staff were all very welcoming. Maria from reception did her upmost in helping to keep our spirits high after we lost one of our bags during our airport transfer.
Panos from the bar & restaurant team truly made our holiday, he went above and beyond for us throughout our whole stay providing us with both friendly and professional service……a great character with a warm heart.
The rooms were spacious and spotlessly clean. The food although repetitive at times was very tasty. We were disappointed in having to pay extra (although all inclusive ) for the afternoons snack bar menu.
Definitely do your research on this hotels location before booking as it might not suit if you have any mobility issues. I have MS and although requested for a ground floor room and used the hotels lift where possible I did struggle on some of the days.
We struggled to find a free sun bed by either of the pools. Hired a scooter for 30€ a day which was definitely worth it so ended up discovering the local beaches instead.
It was our first time in Crete and although Koutouloufari was beautiful I think we’ll visit Chania next time.
Owain Williams
Great location with plenty places to eat out of you want a change from the buffet dinner/lunch.
The buffet changes each night to a different theme, really nice food. Our room was nice (423) with 2 small balconies and air con in the bedroom and living space.
Service in the hotel was great, really friendly staff and the whole resort is kept nice and clean.
A 15 mins walk to the beach but probably a 25 min walk back for to the hill.
2 pools, one for adults only and one for families. Visiting in Oct meant plenty sunbeds available but I'd imagine in peak times they might be limited.
Lovely place, would come back.
Emma Jones
What a lovely place to spend my birthday with my partner and best friend. The weather was awesome, the surroundings were beautiful and the food was great.
And Panos! What can I say… the service that lovely smiley man gave us was incredible. Made my birthday really special.
Thanks guys!
Matt Barnes
Posting this while we're still here. We absolutely love the place. The room is very nice and spacious and kept immaculate by the cleaning staff. Service at breakfast time is great and there's a nice selection of food that is fresh, well prepared and tasty. The facilities are fantastic and there's a nice relaxing atmosphere and a touch of class about the place. The only minor negative I could mention is the woman coming round trying to sell spa treatments. I can understand being asked the once, and while she's pleasant enough, it gets awkward repeatedly saying no. I'll be sorry to leave though and would happily recommend the place to anyone wanting a relaxing time
Erin McKinney
We had a lovely stay at Esperides Resort. Our room was stylish and comfortable. Nothing major to note, but we were really pleased with it overall. There was the occasional ‘eggy’ smell from the bathroom, and we did come across one cockroach during our stay, but these were small blips in an otherwise pleasant experience.
A standout moment was receiving a bottle of champagne and a plate of chocolates and fruit in our room for our anniversary, a thoughtful touch that made our stay feel special.
We only booked bed and breakfast but found the food to be great. There was a good variety. Hot/fried options, fruit, cereal, toast, pastries, meats, and cheeses and the restaurant itself is absolutely gorgeous.
The resort’s layout and design are beautiful, with lots of different levels and an open, airy feel. The bar was lovely too, we personally found it more relaxing when there wasn’t entertainment on, but that’s just down to taste.
We mainly stayed at the adults-only pool, which was quiet and perfect for us. The water was cold (certainly not heated) but refreshing in the heat. The main pool was much livelier, so we preferred the more relaxed vibe of the adults-only area.
One thing we really appreciated was the hotel’s car rental service. It was fairly priced and really straightforward. We just spoke to reception the day before, and it was all easily arranged.
The location is great too. There’s a little village a 2-minute walk away with plenty of good places to eat (where we ate most nights) and a lovely waterfront town about 15 minutes away on foot.
On the day we checked out, we were impressed with how accommodating the resort was. Even after leaving our room, we were still free to use all the facilities, which made a big difference as we had a very late flight. They even have a designated room with showers and changing space for guests who’ve already checked out, such a thoughtful and convenient touch that allowed us to relax and enjoy the day without feeling rushed.
Staff at the resort were friendly and always greeted us with a smile and a joke as we passed by. Overall, a relaxing and enjoyable stay. We’d happily return!
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