A large seaport, modern resorts and a treasury of legendary civilization - all this is the sunny Greek island of Crete. The combination of excellent infrastructure, Mediterranean climate, vibrant local nature and unique historical sites makes this place an ideal option for entertainment and relaxation. Anyone who is just planning to spend their vacation days here should listen to the many positive reviews about Mari Kristin Beach Hotel 3 *, a budget hotel located a stone's throw from the sea coast.
About hotel
Hotel Mari Kristin Beach Hotel 3 * (Greece), reviews of which can often be found on Russian-speaking forums for tourists, is located in the small coastal village of Hersonissos, 25 km from the main island city of Heraklion.
The four-story hotel building was erected in 1984. After a major renovation in 2014, the Mari Kristin Beach Hotel offers 65 comfortable rooms for living and relaxation.
Check-in and check-in at the hotel is usual for European hotels 14-00 hours, check-out time is up to 12-00 hours. Hotel Mari Kristin Beach Hotel 3 * (photo of rooms, see the article below) has facilities for families with children and for people with disabilities.
Hotel infrastructure
Infrastructure Mari Kristin Beach Hotel 3 * (Crete) includes:
- Hotel building (1 building).
- Pool with terrace.
- A small garden.
- Reception (24 hours).
- Restaurant, bar (in the building).
- Elevator.
- ATM.
- Car parking (free).
- Car rental, bicycles.
- Safe, currency exchange (at the reception).
- Dry cleaning / laundry.
- The hall for watching TV - programs.
- Library.
- Wi-Fi (free on site).
Beach, pool
Crete is famous for its sandy - pebble beaches with clean and warm sea water. Entrance to the city beaches is usually free. Even in the "hot" tourist months there is no need to take up seats in advance or to book sunbeds and umbrellas - all vacationers are freely accommodated in the coastal zone. The three main Cretan beaches, including the famous beach and Star Beach water park, are deservedly marked with a blue flag.
Mari Kristin Beach Hotel is located on the first coastline, so the road to a small hotel beach takes only a few minutes. The beach, as noted by former hotel guests, is pretty good, equipped with sunbeds. The coastal water is clean, but some tourists did not like the entry into the water. Here, as on all Cretan beaches, you can rent equipment for water sports and entertainment.
The pool at the Mari Kristin Beach Hotel is quite an unusual geometric shape. Former hotel guests often mention that the water is fresh, chlorinated and fairly clean. Near the pool there is a small area equipped with comfortable sun loungers and umbrellas.
Rooms: comfort level and equipment
Mari Kristin Beach Hotel 3 * offers accommodation of the following types of rooms:
- Standard (choice of guests, with a view of the territory or with a view of the sea).
- Family - 30 m², two connecting rooms.
- Superior (Doubles Superior) - 18 - 22 m².
Each room has access to a terrace or balcony, there are separate rooms for non-smoking guests. The price includes daily cleaning, towel change, hygiene items. Bed linen is changed at least 2 times a week.
The rooms in the hotel are equipped with double or single beds, there is a bathroom (toilet, bath or shower), refrigerator, telephone, TV (satellite dish), hairdryer, electric kettle (optional). For an additional payment: air conditioning, safe.
Important! This room can accommodate a pet. Pet accommodation is free, but only by prior arrangement when booking a room.
Paid services
There are not so many paid services that are not included in the price of the hotel:
- Transfer (booked in advance).
- Safe rental.
- Transport rent (car or bicycles).
- Call a doctor.
- Air conditioning.
Guest reviews of hotel rooms
In general, about the rooms in Mari Kristin Beach Hotel 3 *, the reviews of tourists on the Internet are quite positive. You can often find the statement that for a three-star hotel the level of comfort and quality of service exceed all expectations. The fact that guests planning to visit Crete again are going to stay at the Mari Kristin Beach Hotel again. What else do former guests say about the rooms in this hotel?
- Most of the rooms have a good “fresh” repair. The interior is quite simple but comfortable. In addition to the declared equipment, there is all the necessary furniture for a comfortable stay, including chairs and small tables on the balconies.
- Bed linens and towels are in good condition, there is enough hygiene and cleaning products in the room, they are provided every day.
- Modern furniture in the rooms.
- Good plumbing condition. Any problems are quickly resolved after the application for reception.
- If for some reason the guest does not like the room, the hotel administration can go forward and resettle for free, if there is a similar free room.
- The cost of paid services in the room is low.
- The rooms on the ground floor may be disturbed by street noise.
- There is one comment from guests who found small flying insects in their room. It was possible to solve this problem quite quickly with the help of disinsection products purchased at the nearest store.
About staff
Reviews from tourists about the staff of Mari Kristin Beach Hotel are more than positive. Often, attention is also paid to the hospitality with which the owner of the hotel and her relatives relate to the guests, helping her in the hotel. Also about the hotel staff you can find such reviews:
- Hotel staff communicates with guests politely. Requests that relate to the organization of additional services or repair of faults in the room are fulfilled quickly and efficiently.
- The hotel has a Russian-speaking staff. In addition to Russian and Greek, employees can be explained in English, French, German and Italian.
- Most of the guests were satisfied with the quality of cleaning and room service.
- Often celebrate the work of bartenders and waiters in a hotel bar: here they not only serve delicious cocktails, but also serve guests with a smile and funny jokes.
Nutrition
Dining in the hotel restaurant is organized like a buffet. The price includes breakfast and dinner. In addition, it is very convenient for hotel guests to taste Mediterranean cuisine in the Petalida restaurant on the seafront, where all hotel guests receive a 10% discount on the bill. Talking about a hotel restaurant, tourists most often note such details:
- Most of all positive impressions leave dinners at the hotel. It serves real home cooking. A variety of dishes of fish, meat, seafood, vegetables, an excellent selection of side dishes and desserts are prepared daily. The breakfast menu is somewhat more modest, but it is difficult to stay hungry - from the morning menu, any guest can choose breakfast to taste.
- Cozy clean dining room.
- Excellent service in the hotel restaurant and bar.
- Quality alcohol and a variety of delicious cocktails.
- I would like to note one more plus: the lack of complaints about common problems of all-inclusive restaurants in the reviews - queues, lack of clean plates or dirt on dining tables. There are no such unpleasant phenomena in the bar and restaurant Mari Kristin.
Vacation with children
There are not too many three-star hotels that tourists unanimously recognize as the ideal place to relax with young children. However, it is Mari Kristin Beach Hotel that reviews of tourists belong to the category of hotels where children and their parents are offered excellent conditions. Here are a few reasons why you should opt for this Cretan hotel:
- Children under two years old stay free of charge.
- At the request of guests, a cot is provided in the room. The hotel restaurant always has children's chairs.
- The hotel is clean and has good sanitary facilities.
- Besides the fact that the hotel is located in a rather calm area, the hotel owners themselves take care of a comfortable night's rest for their guests. There are no complaints in the reviews about noisy “drunk parties” in the hotel bar or loud night swimming in the pool.
- The buffet menu is good for even the smallest children.
- It is worth noting the very friendly attitude towards the children on the part of the hotel staff.
Entertainment and shopping
As for leisure activities at the hotel, it’s worthwhile to immediately warn: there are no animations as such in the hotel’s services. For tourists who want to have fun, the main advantage of staying at the Mari Kristin Beach Hotel will be a good location - a fifteen minute walk from the city center. Quarters located in the heart of Hersonissos are often called one big glamorous party. Here you can find an incredible number of nightclubs for every taste, including establishments, the entrance to which is completely free.
Fans of shopping will surely enjoy a huge selection of shopping centers and local shops offering everything from local goods to products of world brands. As souvenirs from Hersonissos you can take away not only seashells, but also voiced local ceramics, natural cosmetics, olive oil or exquisite jewelry. In addition, it is no secret that shoes and clothes in Cretan stores, as in all of Greece, are much cheaper than in Russia.
Of particular note are the Cretan water parks. This is where the famous Star Beach, water park and entertainment complex on a separate island is located. In the suburbs of Hersonessos there is an equally interesting Aqua Splash water park with fun animated programs. For lovers of outdoor activities in the city, there is the opportunity to practice any kind of water sports, and there is also a respectable golf club just 4 km from the hotel.
Excursions, sights
What attractions can I see at Mari Kristin Beach Hotel? Greece and the island of Crete, like an open-air museum, provide an opportunity to see the architectural monuments of ancient history. The exposition of local museums includes unique archaeological artifacts discovered during excavations in the places of ancient Greek cities. In Hersonissos itself there are not so many interesting historical objects, in comparison with the Greek cities located on the mainland. But it is in the city that the main and most famous Cretan attraction is located - Knossos Palace, under which the labyrinth of the Minotaur is located. In addition, tourists will be interested to see the remains of ancient stone theaters, the Roman seaport or the ancient Christian basilica.
No less interesting will be excursions to the capital city of Heraklion and other villages of Crete, as well as boat trips to small local islets. Guests at the Mari Kristin Beach Hotel can choose any sightseeing tour in a small agency located opposite the hotel or explore the island on their own, traveling by rented transport.