Crete - a picturesque majestic islanda favorite place of tourist pilgrimage for millions of travelers. The history of this small but legendary island has more than 8 thousand years. According to the myths of ancient Hellas, Crete was once the birthplace of the great Zeus, Olympus, Minotaur, and Icarus. A lot of truly iconic monuments of ancient Hellas survived to the present day. But not only that Crete was at the very beginning of the emergence of modern European civilization, is today the reason for the frenzied tourist popularity of this island. Of course, travelers are also attracted by the pleasant climate, beautiful landscapes, paradise beaches, exquisite cuisine, the possibilities of breathtakingly profitable shopping, decent hotels and much more.
Многие путеводители и туристические сервисы they note that the most benevolent and hospitable people live in Crete, they are always ready to feed the traveler tasty, show the way, suggest interesting places. Naturally, who else to be so welcoming, happy and good-natured, if not the inhabitants of such a distinctive and beautiful island.
Holidays on magnificent Crete can beovershadowed by some bureaucratic formalities, or rather, a single formality. Her name is a Schengen visa. This beast is not at all scary if you buy a tour from an operator and issue a visa with him. But two or three days to collect documents and 35 euros for the visa itself must be spent.
Manos Maria Hotel & Apartments 4 *, Heraklion. general information
This boutique hotel is located near the center.Hersonissos, just 50 meters from the large municipal beach. The hotel was nominated several times in the categories “The Best Small Hotel in Europe” and “The Best Hotel in Greece”. This hotel complex has been open since 2000, and in 2013 it was overhauled and renovated.
The hotel consists of one four-storeyenclosures. The building has an elevator. In the summer season the hotel is often "on foot". So the room must be booked in advance. In cases where all hotel rooms are occupied, guests are offered an upgrade at a nearby five star hotel.
The complex has a swimming pool, umbrellas, sun beds, free TV-lounge, bar, restaurant, luggage storage, Internet club (free).
Accommodation of tourists with pets in the hotel is not provided.
Check-in time is 14:00, departure - until 13:00.
The hotel accepts credit cards. Deposit at check in is not charged.
There are no conditions for travelers with disabilities.
Location of the hotel
Hotel Manos Maria Hotel & Apartments 4 * hasA very good location almost in the center of Hersonissos is an active, lively resort in the north of Crete. The developed tourist infrastructure - restaurants, cafes, night clubs, shopping centers - is within walking distance from the hotel.
The city municipal beach is 50 m.
The largest international airport of Crete, Nikos Kazantzakis, is only 23 km away.
Crete is a small island, thereforethe location of the hotel is important but not crucial. Against the background of cheaper and visa-free destinations (Egypt, Tunisia, Turkey) Crete, of course, is favorably distinguished by the presence of unique attractions. The main hero of the excursion programs on the island is the legendary Palace of Knossos - a magnificent monumental complex, on the territory of which, according to myths, was located the Minotaur's Labyrinth.
Arkadi Monastery, the ancient city of Falasarna,Frangokastello fortress, Mount Dikti (where Zeus was born according to legend) is only the most famous archaeological sites of Crete. And there are also natural ones: the cape of the three seas (yes, the island is really washed by the three seas), a huge botanical park in Chania, Lake Voulismeni and the famous Samaria Gorge, the largest in Europe.
Classification and description of rooms
Total at Manos Maria Hotel & Apartments 4 *(Standard) 41 number. They all have a standard category. Room size - 20 square meters. Each room has a balcony, shower, toilet, air conditioning, telephone, safe (charge), hairdryer, mini fridge, TV, bathroom amenities.
Rooms are cleaned daily. Each room has free internet, regardless of the number of devices.
Dining options at the hotel
Following the example of many hotels in Crete, Manos MariaHotel & Apartments 4 * keeps pace with the cult of modern daily gastronomic marathons under the auspices of the "all inclusive" system. The timeframe of the “all inclusive” system is from eight in the morning to ten in the evening.
For guests who are not at the hotel until 22:00 (due to a tour or late arrival), a free late dinner is offered.
For guests who plan to be absent from the hotel for breakfast, there is an opportunity to visit an early breakfast (until 7:00).
On the territory of the hotel Manos Maria Hotel &Apartments 4 * has a poolside bar. As part of the “All Inclusive” system, guests are provided with the following beverages: coffee, juice, local beer, homemade red and white wine, local alcoholic beverages: ouzo, raki, brandy.
Ice cream - in the main restaurant after lunch and dinner.
The all-inclusive system does not include champagne, branded alcoholic beverages, as well as premium class beverages.
Beach
Just 50 meters from the Manos Maria Hotel & Apartments 4 * there is a public beach in Hersonissos. The beach is very well equipped, changing cabins, toilets, shower cabins are there.
Naturally, on the municipal beach for the rental of sun loungers and umbrellas you need to pay extra. Beach towels are available at the hotel for an extra fee.
Service at the hotel
Manos Maria Hotel & Apartments 4 * - islandresort hotel. Even despite the very democratic prices, a set of services in a hotel of this category should take into account some of the required options. This resort hotel can not afford to provide guests with only the main service - accommodation, like many ordinary European hotels and hostels.
Free guest services for Manos Maria Hotel & Apartments 4 *:
- luggage storage;
- room cleaning, change of towels, bed linen, bath accessories replenishment;
- Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and in the rooms, as well as a free internet cafe;
- use of the pool and cinema.
The hotel also has a cashless settlement, an ATM is located across the road at the Albatross Hotel or in the city center, 200 meters from the hotel.
The following services are available at an extra cost:
- visit the bar and restaurant;
- beach towel rental;
- use of safe in the room. Service price - 3 euro per day. The lock on the vaults is mechanical;
- call a doctor;
- laundry service.
Services for children in the hotel
Greece and the Greek Islands - a favorite placerecreation with children. The high level of tourist confidence in the European quality of service leads to the fact that travelers are often not opposed to settling with children even in such budget hotels as Manos Maria Hotel & Apartments 4 *.
So hotels introduce service policy in theirseveral options for little tourists, for example, this hotel has a children's section in the pool, highchairs in the restaurant, and a cot is available on request for free.
As practice shows, in this hotel oftenTourists stay with older guys (from 6 years). They are interested to go on excursions, ride around the island, try sports entertainment. But the smallest tourists for maximum comfort should still settle in hotels with more developed children's service (animation, clubs, playgrounds, etc.).
Manos Maria Hotel & Apartments. Reviews
Virtually the entire coast of Crete is generously set.pathetic expensive hotels that have their own tennis courts, conference rooms, water parks, golf courses and other luxury attributes of recreation. But the main feature of Crete is an amazing flavor, unique excursion, comfortable climate and high-quality shopping. For this island, the rule is especially relevant, that all the most interesting is located outside of expensive hotels. In addition, this island is ready to welcome budget travelers, because the hotel chain with affordable prices on the island is also quite extensive.
Of course, European budget accommodation is the oneanother lottery. To orient in choosing the right hotel, especially inexpensive, it is often very difficult. In this case, reviews of travelers who stayed in hotels serve as a good helper.
Manos Maria Hotel & Apartments 4 * (Crete) has a high rating based on the feedback from tourists.
The hotel made a positive impression.guests thanks to a really convenient location just 50 meters from the beach. Also, satisfied tourists noted the polite staff, comfortable rooms with fresh renovation, free, fairly fast internet, as well as fresh, quite varied food and very reasonable prices.
The authors of negative reviews have some complaints about not very high-quality cleaning in the rooms.
