Hotel Hara Ilios Village

Was greeted by Anna at the reception. She immediately gave us an upgrade for our honeymoon. Welcome drink was provided upon arrival. The grounds were gorgeous. We had a great room, very modern. The rates here were very affordable. It was about a 20 minute ride from the airport, which was very easy. There was plenty of parking. There are several lots around the premises. Cars are available for rent at the premises. The room was an open plan, meaning most of the bathroom was in the same room, where the shower and commode were like a separate “telephone booths”, in different areas. It’s a bit awkward for privacy, if you catch my drift. The shower was great! Plenty of hot water and large bottled bath gel and shampoo provided right in the shower. Our room had it’s own little pool attached to the porch, but it wasn’t so private, so we didn’t use it. TV channels went in and out, and there were too many French and German stations and not enough Greek stations. Excellent Breakfast Buffet. Plenty of different choices for everybody’s tastes. Great fried eggs and coffee. There was a huge dining room. The customer service here was outstanding, especially in the dining room. There was a nice big pool with a really nice pool bar. Plenty of sun beds. The beach is within walking distance to the hotel. It’s not the best beach for swimming but it’s pretty. It was wavy and rocky. Beach Towels are available at the front desk for 1 euro each. Plenty of nearby stores and tavernas by the beaches. There was a safe in the room. We had a very quiet and restful sleep here. I loved staying here, it was a really nice property and I would definitely stay here again. I would highly recommend this place to anybody and everybody. Efharisto Anna!

Photo’s in this site don’t do the hotel justice. Small friendly family run hotel. Just returned from this lovely hotel Anna and team very welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. Good variety of food even for vegetarian’s House keeping do a great job We had a pool room , the pool was regularly cleaned the rooms were spotless. The garden areas are really well kept and the paths everywhere washed every morning. The beach area not great as it’s a small sea front but we hired a car and explored. Good free car parking at the hotel. Would highly recommend as a base . Thanks everyone for making us feel so welcome 🤗

I didn’t expect that much from this hotel if I’m honest. Some of the pictures on the Internet led me to believe it was old-fashioned. But, this has been a really excellent hotel to stay at. I’m pretty critical of hotels usually! This one was just brilliant for the price. The staff were genuinely friendly and helpful, that goes for the serving staff in the restaurant and the receptionist and maintenance people (slight problem with my air-conditioning). The hotel was exceptionally clean, you just have to be a bit careful around the pool because the tiles can be very slippy. You have been warned! I had a lovely room with a modern shower and separate toilet. And there was a pool outside the room which I didn’t use. But, I did use the main pool and that was nice and clean as well. The pool is not heated so, depending on what the weather has been like over the last few weeks depends on how warm the pool will be. We came in October and the pool was pleasant , once you were in it. The food was buffet style. There was plenty of fish and meat, it was freshly made on the premises. My friend is a vegan and they made a special effort to cater for him. I particularly like the Greek yoghurt for breakfast in the morning along with the porridge. The savour dishes were really nice, the beef and the lamb superb. Like most hotels, the suite dishes are never quite as nice as they look. Perhaps it’s because they don’t use fresh cream unlike in the UK, so maybe it’s not fair judge by that standard. no complaints about the amount of fruit, plenty of nice oranges, pineapples, melon, pears, etc. Overall, this is a standard four star hotel but they really make an effort to please the guests and I just thought it was really nice.

Booked half board with Love Holiday. Been to Crete a few time. Atmosphere was exactly what we were after, very friendly and relaxed. Accommodation was spacious and kept clean and tidy by a lovely cleaning team. Food was exactly what we required, fresh and plentiful, with different choices of evening meal each night. Staff could not of been any nicer, so lovely. Pool had a very relaxing vibe, with bar service to your lounger; lovely touch. Staff were a credit to the hotel, displaying excellent inter personal skills. Thank you for a lovely holiday. 🙏

My 2nd stay here and as wonderful as the first. The hotel is beautiful and all staff at all levels are friendly, professional and welcoming. I stayed in a room with a pool which was excellent. The hotel facilities are great - everything you could need. The new chef and his team provide delicious food of a high standard. We had food from the buffet, brunch menu and Avali in the evenings. The food was fresh with excellent choices for all. The hotel is exceptionally clean in all areas. I would highly recommend this hotel.

A stunning hotel and I had an amazing room complete with plunge pool. The grounds are immaculate, the staff are incredibly well trained and attentive. The breakfast are all one could wish. Local beaches are a stroll away and are clean and well served with bars and restaurants. There is a half hourly bus into Iraklion.