Asterias Village

Everyone at the hotel is super friendly and would’d come back

We had a lovely stay at the Astorias. Its was our first time here, and First time in Crete. Firstly, you should visit Michael at the Nautilus Spa (onsite by the pool) for a massage. Fantastic massage and a very nice man. I had a neck and back massage (twice) and it is well worth doing and very relaxing. He offers lots of other treatments there, so definitely go and visit him when you are there. We had a sea-view room with a balcony (large balcony) which was located near to the top of the stairs. Room was spacious and clean, two singles pushed together. There were additional single beds there, with a dining table and chairs. Fridge, hotplate and sink completed the kitchen area. We had a bath and overhead shower. This was clean – although some would describe it as “tired”. Please note that toilet paper would need to be placed in the bin beside the toilet – and not flushed. This is the practice for much of Crete, I’m told. There was Free Wi-Fi – which was very good. As many reviews have advised, there are 60 stairs from the pool / reception area to the town / hotel entrance. Also, your hotel room could be located anywhere on the complex, so please contact the hotel if you have any mobility or health issues. Outside the Hotel there is an abundance of place to eats and drink. At the top of the stairs / entrance, you can turn left to Koutouloufari town or right to Piskopiano town. Both are lovely for a walk and explore. If you continue right, through Piskopiano, then follow the road for 20 mins and you will reach Hersonissos Old Town. This has a nice square surrounded by restaurants – best visited when lit up at night. The hotel runs a daily minibus to Hersonissos City (not to be confused with the Old Town). This is by the sea and a much larger town for souvenirs shops, etc. There is a Café / Bar at the Pool which serves good food. If you are of the older generation, they can provide a paper menu – and save you having to use a code to read it on your mobile phone. I can only advise that the hotel keeps the paper menus as not everyone has their mobile phone constantly on their person! By the way, the special omelette there is HUGE! Easy enough for 2/3 people and tastes fantastic. There are enough sun loungers to go around, and please don’t be like most Europeans on holiday and commandeer the loungers (early in the morning – before you have had your breakfast) as there is no need to. You just look stupid if you do! There are two Pools – a Large Pool and a Children’s Pool. Please be aware that the Pool is very slippery when walking in via the steps. Whilst we were there, we saw a few people slip over when getting in the pool. Water is not very deep, but we feel its dangerous and should be looked at. Also, some of the plastic was coming off the pool tiles. Again, something the hotel should investigate. Hotel Safe is 10 Euro deposit (undefendable) and each Pool towel is 10 Euro deposit (refundable). There is also a 10 Euro per day (per room) Hotel tax – pa

Firstly I want to give my hats of to all the team they are so nice and welcoming, but most of all nikos the bar man wow wow wow what a lovely man excellent customer service and so polite. Very hard working and always go that etc mile. To make sure all the customers are very. Happy Thankyou so much second time visiting and we will be back.