If you chose Greece, Crete as your vacation , 4 * hotels will be the best option for your stay. It offers comfortable apartments and high-level service, and room prices will pleasantly surprise you. One of the hotels of this category is Lavris Hotel Bungalows 4 *. We invite you to get to know this hotel closer today.
Location
Lavris Bungalos is located in a small resort town called Gouves. Seven kilometers from it is Hersonissos, famous for its rich entertainment infrastructure. You can get to it by bus (there is a stop near the hotel), a taxi or a rental car. The nearest airport to the hotel is located in the city of Heraklion, 14 kilometers away. So after landing in this air harbor, the journey to Lavris Bungalos will take you no more than 20 minutes. The municipal beach closest to the hotel is 600 meters away. So you can reach it in 10-15 minutes.
Hotel Lavris Bungalos (Greece, Crete): photos and description
This hotel was built in 2003. The last major overhaul was carried out in 2009. The hotel includes the main building and several additional buildings. In total, Lavris Bungalos housing stock is represented by 110 rooms, among which there are standard and superior double, as well as family apartments. The hotel allows children of any age to stay, as well as accommodating guests with small pets (weighing up to five kilograms). This complex offers guests meals on a half-board or all-inclusive basis. On its territory there are two swimming pools, a playground, a sun terrace, a restaurant and a bar.
Prices
As for the cost of accommodation in this hotel, it, according to our compatriots who have already visited here, is very attractive. So, a stay in Lavris Hotel Bungalows 4 * Standard room (standard room) for two in July for seven days will cost from 529 euros (half board) and from 648 euros (all inclusive). Accommodation in a double superior room for the same period will cost 571 and 691 euros, respectively. A week in a family room with one bedroom will cost 1022 euros.
Impressions of tourists from Russia about Lavris Hotel Bungalows 4 * (Crete)
Taking into account the fact that today an increasing number of travelers, when planning a trip to a particular country, largely focuses not so much on official information about hotels as on reviews of people who have already visited here, we decided to save you time and offer generalized comments our compatriots who spent their holidays in Crete in "Lavris Bungalos" 4 *. Looking ahead a bit, we note that most of the tourists really liked this hotel. According to them, they are not completely disappointed in their choice, and the hotel is consistent with both the cost of living and the category. It will be a great place to relax in Crete. But we learn about everything in detail.
Opinion of Russians about the location of the hotel
The location of this hotel, our compatriots almost unanimously recognized as very successful. So, tourists liked that Lavris Hotel Bungalows 4 * is located close to both the capital of the island and the airport (20 minutes by bus). There are various shops near the hotel, they can be reached in 10 minutes. The road to the nearest beach takes about 15 minutes. Along the way, you can admire the surrounding rural landscapes with sheep, goats and cows grazing peacefully in the meadows, as well as picturesque village houses. Such an environment, according to travelers, tunes in the best way possible for a calm leisurely and pacified vacation. Near the coast there are lots of restaurants, taverns, cafes and bars where you can taste perfectly prepared dishes of both local and international cuisine, as well as treat yourself to various drinks and cocktails.
Reviews of tourists about the hotel itself, its territory and room stock
Our compatriots found the territory of Lavris Bungalos very well-groomed and well planned. So, there are beautiful green lawns, bright flower beds, comfortable swings for adults and children, cute flashlights and much more. Here you can not only take a walk, but also have an excellent photo shoot. A playground is equipped for the youngest guests on site.
As for the rooms in Lavris Hotel Bungalows 4 * (Heraklion), their travelers found it quite spacious and decorated simply, but very nicely. According to our compatriots, it is noticeable that a renovation was recently carried out here. The apartment has everything you need: a TV, fridge, hairdryer, etc. Air conditioning and other equipment are working properly. The safe in the room can be used for a fee (about 20 euros for 7 days). Wi-Fi access (EUR 4 per hour) is also available at an additional cost. But many guests found this cost excessively high and chose to go to the next bar, where you can use the free Internet unlimitedly, ordering a cocktail or any other drink. Experienced travelers also recommend those guests who want to go to bed early to check in when they check in without a pool view, since there is quite a noisy animation here until midnight. Tourists also warn that in Crete there are a lot of mosquitoes in the summer. Therefore, it is recommended to stock up on funds from these annoying insects in advance.
As for cleaning the apartments, it is carried out very high quality and regularly. Towels maids will change only if you throw dirty on the floor.
The contingent in Lavris Bungalos (Heraklion, Crete, Greece) is mainly represented by Europeans. Guests from the Russian Federation and other countries of the former Soviet Union can not be met here often.
The opinion of vacationers about food in the hotel
Many guests praise the food in this hotel. According to them, the cooks working here are real masters of their craft. So, every day you will be offered various salads, hot meat and fish dishes, great desserts and fresh fruits. It's simply impossible to stay hungry here. Especially experienced tourists recommend not to miss the Cretan evening, where you will be offered to taste sumptuous dishes of local cuisine.
As for the hotel restaurant itself, it is very spacious, and there are always free tables. In addition, you can sit both indoors and on the terrace, in the open air. The waiters in the restaurant work very quickly, so here you will not see dirty dishes or crumbs on the tablecloth.
Impressions of travelers about the hotel staff
According to the vast majority of tourists, one of the advantages of Lavris Hotel Bungalows 4 *, undoubtedly, is its staff. So, all the staff here are friendly, pleasant and attentive. They are always ready to listen to you, answer any questions and help in any situation. The only minor drawback for our compatriots was the fact that the staff here do not speak Russian. The explanation is very simple - the main contingent of holidaymakers at the hotel is represented by Europeans. However, this will not be a problem, since you can always easily communicate in basic English or German.
Guest reviews of beach vacations and entertainment
Since the Lavris Hotel Bungalows 4 * hotel is located at a sufficient distance from the coastline, it does not have its own beach. The nearest municipal beach can be reached in 10-15 minutes by leisurely step. Sun loungers and umbrellas are provided for a fee. The beach is pebble and very clean. Entering shallow water. However, according to our compatriots, in the midst of the holiday season it is quite crowded here. If you are not too lazy to walk about 500 meters along the coastline, you can settle down on a very clean and not crowded beach. In addition, experienced travelers greatly praise the beaches in Hersonissos. You can get to them both by bus and by rented car.
There is a number of entertainments in the territory of the Lavris Bungalos hotel. So, on its territory there are two swimming pools and sun terraces. Near the large pool there is a bar with a wide selection of drinks for every taste. However, according to some guests, they would recommend the hotel administrator to hire another bartender, since with a large influx of tourists, one cannot cope, as a result of which queues are formed.
The hotel also has daytime and evening animations. So, during the day, various fun games and competitions are held near the pool, and in the evenings themed dinners, shows and discos are organized.