Greece is a wonderful state. It is especially popular among tourists. Many go here to spend their holidays here, enjoying the sea and the sights. There are countless hotels, complexes and guest houses. Among them is Peninsula Resort & Spa - a 4-star modern hotel offering numerous services to its guests, comfortable rooms decorated in an interesting style, as well as high-class service. However, all this can be described in more detail.
Location
Peninsula Resort & Spa is located in the resort, which is known as Agia Pelagia. It, in turn, is a 15-20 minute drive from Heraklion, the administrative center of Crete. The airport closest to the resort is also located there. By the way, you can get from there to this place by bus. But he just walks four times a day, so tourists often call a taxi.
This village is good because it is surrounded by the sea from the north, and the mountains from all other sides. This is the perfect place for a peaceful, relaxing holiday. Several long sandy beaches, a warm sea, picturesque landscapes - all this is available here.
And in the midst of all this Greek splendor you can find the Peninsula Resort & Spa hotel, made in the traditional Cretan style. At its entrance is a chapel of the Byzantine era, striking the imagination with its frescoes. The hotel can be seen from afar, because it is located on a hill. And it is surrounded, by the way, with two beaches. This is one of the main reasons why this hotel has become so popular.
Recreation and entertainment
Peninsula Resort & Spa 4 * has a sun terrace, an outdoor swimming pool, a patio, a garden and a barbecue. This is what can be found in the fresh air. In the evening, an evening entertainment program is organized here. The animation staff is unobtrusive, which is very pleasing.
There is an indoor swimming pool, a billiard room, darts, and a tennis court. In addition, guests are given the opportunity to go fishing or diving. There is also a SPA center, which becomes clear from the name of the complex. So guests can go to the sauna, Turkish bath, massage room and devote time to wellness and beauty treatments.
People who come to rest with their children may not worry about them - there is a separate mini-club and a playground for the youngest guests.
restaurants and bars
At this hotel you can order the all-inclusive service or just half board. The hotel has a cozy tavern, as well as a restaurant serving delicious international and Greek cuisine. There are also several bars with snacks and drinks, one of which is located near the pool. However, many people order something here, and then they take it and go to the beach - after all, it is only 20 meters from the hotel.
The restaurant serves buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. Grill dishes are prepared right in front of the guests.
By the way, next to the central pool, under a large canopy, you can see a snack bar working in the daytime. There you can also drink coffee, in addition to exotic cocktails.
Budget accommodation option
In Peninsula Resort & Spa 4 * (Crete, Heraklion) there are several categories of rooms. Start with the most budget. These are double rooms, which have a large double bed and one standard.
The apartments delight with their elegant, fresh design. Inside, a pleasant atmosphere reigns - one does not even want to leave the rooms. And also pleased that they open onto a spacious balcony or terrace. From there, you can enjoy views of both the sea and the mountains (selects the guest). Maximum in these rooms can live three people - two adults and one child.
Inside there is a bathroom, toilet, patio, free hygiene items, a hairdryer, a refrigerator, a fan, an electric kettle, as well as a TV with satellite channels and a radio with a telephone.
With the half board included in the price, apartments will cost about 38 thousand rubles a week.
3-bed apartments
Rooms of this category are very popular in Peninsula Resort & Spa Agia-Pelagia 4 *. Their area is 30 square meters. m. Inside there is one regular and double bed. The interior looks original, because it is decorated in a traditional Cretan style. This adds a twist to it. The balcony offers great mountain views. A maximum of three adults can live in such apartments.
Facilities - all the same as listed above. And such apartments cost about 60 tons. for three per week (also with half board).
Bungalow
Such apartments are also in Peninsula Resort & Spa 4 *. A photo of them is presented above. They have a living area of 35 square meters. m. Their maximum capacity is 4 guests. Inside are two ordinary beds and one single. True, guests have the right to choose. Another option is available with two 2-bed beds - suitable for a group of friends from two couples in love. And the room is decorated in an appropriate, attractive and modern style. These apartments are located, by the way, in the peripheral areas of the hotel (and this is closer to the sea). They are surrounded by beautiful gardens and pools. A distinctive feature of these apartments is an open plan.
Conditions are the same as for other rooms. The cost of a week stay here is 80 tons. for four people (half board included). By the way, all rooms in this category have sea views.
The hotel also has a two-bedroom bungalow. These rooms have a spacious bathroom, balconies and verandas with pool and sea views. They can also accommodate four people. About 100 thousand rubles will have to pay for such apartments to four guests who want to stay here for a week.
About booking and check-in
So, check-in at the hotel starts at 14:00. And departure - from 11-12 hours of the day. The hotel can accommodate children of any age. If they are not two years old, then children will not have to pay extra for the accommodation - they will even be provided with a crib. It is only worth informing the administration in advance.
Peninsula Resort & Spa (Ex Peninsula Hotel) 4 * is distinguished by the following rule: cash payments here should not exceed an amount of 1,500 euros. This is about 108 thousand rubles at the current rate.
But the hotel has connecting rooms. And they can provide guests. Only in order to request them, you will need to contact the hotel directly, by phone. And even upon arrival, each guest will have to provide their identification card (passport) to register. If you want to use the transfer service, you must also contact the hotel 2 days before your arrival.
By the way, Peninsula Resort Spa 4 * reviews receive mostly positive. So the hotel is popular. And many people are in a hurry to book apartments here. By the beginning of the season there are practically no free rooms. Therefore, if you also want to spend your vacation here, you need to take care of the reservation in advance.
Guests staying at the hotel
Every year, many tourists come to Peninsula Resort & Spa 4 * (Crete, Heraklion). Reviews this vacation spot gets positive. According to tourists, an excellent hotel in the Greek style, multi-level, towering like a palace on a rock. It makes a good impression, which is subsequently repeatedly confirmed.
Pleases the restaurant menu. Every day you can try something new, because everything is served here: from fish to snails.
The beaches are simple, but with a nice feature - there is no wind. And accordingly, the waves. Even in the windiest weather. And all because the beaches seem to be mountains sheltered from the elements. This is a huge plus, especially for spring or autumn, since at this time the wind is not uncommon.
Guests give a recommendation - it is better to take rooms not at the lower level. Because right above it is a scene where evening performances take place. At night it can interfere. Although there is a way out - close the balcony door to the room and turn on the air conditioning / fan so that it is not hot.
About staff
And of course, a couple of words in the end should be said about what is the relation to tourists here. Since it really matters.
Guests who have been here assure us that the people at the hotel are friendly and welcoming. Among the staff there are several Russian speakers. You can always turn to them if something happens - they will not refuse help. If you accidentally settle in the wrong apartments that the client booked, you need to say this, immediately change without question. A definite plus is that there is a free shuttle bus from the hotel to Heraklion.
The hotel is more designed for people who want to relax in peace and quiet. The vast majority of visitors are young couples. And here is a really great place for a romantic vacation together. It’s better not to go here with children: the hotel is on a hill, down the stairs to the beaches, and the layout inside is not quite ordinary. In general, with small children and especially strollers will be uncomfortable. Yes, and children can interfere with others to relax - still there is a place for a quiet holiday.
Otherwise, this hotel is good. If you want to relax in a place with good service at an affordable price, you should go here.