Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa is a unique 5-star hotel complex. He is rightfully considered one of the best in all of Crete. And there are many reasons for this. It should be told about what this hotel is. This will help to understand why it is so incredibly popular with travelers.
Briefly about the hotel
Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa consists of numerous individual houses built of white stone. There are apartments in which guests are accommodated. But, in addition to the houses, there is also a large main building, next to which there is a huge outdoor saltwater pool and restaurants.
It is worth noting that the roofs of all buildings are made of tiles, which is a durable, environmentally friendly and fireproof material. Interestingly, it was made by special order of the Mitsis Group. It is also interesting that during the construction of the complex used a large amount of wood.
Thanks to the combination of gold and white in the design, it feels like it's not a hotel, but some kind of architectural landmark or even a palace. But even more interesting is the fact that the frames of mirrors, lamps and many other decorative elements are really covered with gold. Not jewelry, true, but leaf.
It should be noted that Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa was nominated as the best five-star hotel with an all-inclusive system for families.
By the way, a few words should be said about the place where the complex is located. This is the village of Anissaras, located next to Hersonissos in a hilly area. Here, tourists can enjoy the cleanest sandy beaches and warm, gentle sea. An ideal place for a quiet, secluded vacation. And if you want to immerse yourself in the vibrant nightlife of Greece, you can go to Heraklion, the capital of Crete. This city is 28 kilometers from the hotel. And the airport, respectively, in the same place.
Infrastructure
The 5-star Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa is not without reason considered one of the best in all of Crete. It has everything. One of the main highlights of the hotel is its huge conference room with a capacity of 500 people. It is often rented for various events, meetings and other important events by various corporations and organizations.
The second undoubted plus is that it is a beach hotel. From it to the sea you can walk in just two minutes. Another advantage - here you can rent a bungalow. This fact is especially pleasing to those people who like to feel alone. Indeed, in the local bungalows there are few rooms. By the way, 36 of them are surrounded by a lake.
On the territory itself there is everything that may be required. This is a mini-market, souvenir and jewelry stores, SPA-center and even a fur salon. Indoor and outdoor pools, car rental, own church, doctor’s office, laundry, dry cleaning, free private parking - all this is on site.
restaurants and bars
In Mitsis Laguna Resort and Spa 5 * there are several luxurious and presentable establishments where you can taste delicious dishes. To be more precise, there are eight restaurants, one of which is the main one. In the rest you can try dishes of Italian, Asian, Cretan, Mexican, Japanese, Greek cuisine. And the last, seventh restaurant, delights its visitors with sweets, as its chefs specialize in the preparation of confectionery.
And also on the territory of Mitsis Laguna Resort and Spa 5 * there are several bars. One of them - the lobby - is open from 10am to 11pm. There is also a beach and pool bar. The first runs until six in the evening, and the second until midnight. Even a buffet is available. Only it is open during the animation program. There is also a night bar. It opens at 18:00. Closes at one in the morning.
Interestingly, the hotel serves an early continental breakfast. By individual request only. Early means from four in the morning until 7:30. Usually it is ordered by people who leave early from the resort or, conversely, settle in the morning. A typical breakfast starts at 7:30 and ends at 10:00. It can be ordered in the room, by the way. Late breakfast starts at 10:00 and ends at 11:00.
For lunch, guests are invited from 12:30 to 15:00, and for dinner from 19:00 to 21:30. But that is not all. There is a late dinner. It starts at 22:30, and ends at half past twelve.
It should be noted that in the evening (after 18:30) all guests wishing to enter the restaurant are required to follow the dress code. Girls are allowed in dresses, and men in light trousers. In shorts they are not allowed inside. Still, the institutions are presentable. The all-inclusive system applies to all restaurants and bars. Only tables should be reserved in them in advance, as there may be many who wish. By the way, during dinner, guests are offered beer, bottled wine, water, soft drinks and cocktails in unlimited quantities.
Also, guests of Mitsis Laguna Resort and Spa 5 * (Crete) are given lunch sets for excursions. They can be ordered at the reception and pick up there.
SPA services
As mentioned earlier, the hotel has a spa. This is also indicated by the explicit prefix "spa" in the name of the complex. So, they really offer unique services here. For example, Elemis therapy. She is known all over the world. ELEMIS is a world leader in cosmetics and spa. In addition, he is the only British company that clinically tests the effectiveness of their therapies. Efficiency is noticeable even after the first procedure.
In addition, Thalgo-thalassotherapy is also offered. She should also take her time. Everyone knows that the Thalgo research center collaborates with renowned microbiologists and algologists (specialists studying the healing properties of algae), and is also a leader in the field of thalassotherapy.
Even in the SPA-center of the hotel you can swim in indoor pools with sea water (one of them is heated), devote time to face and body care, go for shiatsu (Japanese acupressure). You can also visit the hammam, pedicure, manicure, fitness room. Or enjoy a regular massage.
Sport
Hotel Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa offers its guests a variety of services. Here, everyone will find something to their liking. Including lovers of an active lifestyle.
As already mentioned, the hotel has a fitness center. The hall is equipped with everything necessary for full-fledged training - bicycle and weight training equipment, treadmills, dumbbells, barbells. Aerobics and tennis are also available. True, there is only one court in the complex.
There is a field with artificial grass for football and futsal. You can also practice beach volleyball, play darts or billiards. There are also pedal boats, slides and canoes.
By the way, even a lounge for the bridge in the complex is available. As many knowledgeable people know, this card game was recognized as a sport by the International Olympic Committee.
You can also do water polo or rent a bike. For an additional fee, guests will have the opportunity to ride ponies and horses. Motor water sports, by the way, are also offered.
Service
In addition to all of the above, many other services Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa can offer. Crete is a place where a huge number of tourists come. Accordingly, there are a lot of hotels here, and the administration of each of them wants this particular hotel to be the most popular. And Mitsis Laguna is such. Because there is a very caring and friendly staff, as well as a courteous administration.
For example, the registration desk is open around the clock. Therefore, if guests arrive earlier, this is not a problem. True, it is advisable to warn about this in advance. But you will not have to wait long to check in anyway. By the way, things can be stored in a separate baggage room.
There is also a currency exchange office in the complex. He helps out many. After all, it is not always possible to manage to exchange enough ruble currency for the euro.
The staff speaks three languages - English, Greek and German. But as stated in the descriptions. As the reviews left about Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa show, many people working at the hotel speak Russian.
In addition to the previously listed services, the hotel also organizes the delivery of drinks and food to the room and the provision of an individual safe. If guests come with a child, they will certainly be offered a highly qualified nanny. By the way, there is a mini club for children. By the way, with the Russian-speaking staff, which can not but rejoice! A cot is also available upon request. In general, the smallest hotel also has all the conditions.
Accommodation options
Now in more detail you should talk about the rooms that are offered to the attention of potential guests. The first thing worth noting is the attention of the bungalow. This is one of the most popular room categories in Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa 5 * (Greece).
Inside there is a large 2 double bed and one folding sofa. Although often guests are offered a choice. If they want, they can give them a bungalow with three separate beds.
The apartments have a private bathroom, a furnished balcony and marble floors. Inside there is a telephone, a plasma TV, a safe, air conditioning, a work desk, a shower, and a toilet. There are also such pleasant things as a minibar, free hygiene products and toilet paper, slippers and a hairdryer.
A 7-day bungalow with an all-inclusive system will cost about 160,000 rubles. Three people can live in the apartment. By the way, a bungalow overlooking the garden will cost less. If you want the sea to be visible from the windows, you will have to overpay.
Other apartments
More tourists can book a superior double room. Its area is 30 square meters. The apartments have a furnished balcony, minibar and tiled floors. In general, everything is the same, only rooms of this category are located on the upper floors of the main building. By the way, you don’t need to go up the stairs, as the hotel has an elevator. The rooms of this category are as much as the bungalows.
You can also book family apartments at the Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa 5 * hotel. DeLuxe rooms of this category are designed not for three, but for four guests. The area is even larger - it is equal to 35 square meters. m. And installed inside two single beds and the same number of folding sofas. Air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace - everything that is available for the rest of the apartments is also here. Only the price is different. For two or three guests, the family DeLuxe will cost about 185,000 rubles for seven days (also with the all-inclusive system). But four will have to give about 245,000 p.
Apartments of different levels are offered by Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa 5 * hotel. DeLuxe is far from the most luxurious option that can only be. There are also VIP apartments.
And this is the presidential number. There are two of them in the hotel. These are huge modern spacious rooms. Inside there is a luxurious bedroom and two separate bathrooms. The presidential suite also has its own dining room, living room and private pool. If necessary, you can even call a personal butler. The total area of such a suite is 300 square meters.
Reservation
If you want to spend your vacation in such a beautiful place as Mitsis Laguna, then the issue of booking apartments should be dealt with as soon as possible. If you now look at the available rooms for next summer in real time, you will see that they are all busy. Of course, there will be cancellations, so there will be a chance to book an apartment. But still, it’s better not to put off this business. In addition, you can still fly to Crete out of season - in the winter months, in early spring or late autumn. Here at this time it is also comfortable, but there are already fewer people.
It is worth knowing that guests who come with a small child (under two years old) are provided with a free cot. And for the baby’s stay, you don’t have to pay extra either. They can also put an extra bed for an older child (up to 12 years old). In other cases, an extra guest will have to pay 35% of the reservation cost. By the way, that there will be another guest, it is better to notify the hotel in advance. To do this, you should contact the property directly.
Guest Comments
Mitsis Laguna is an extremely positive hotel. Which is not surprising, because the hotel really corresponds to the highest level. The contingent of guests is diverse - representatives of various corporations and companies come here who rent a conference room for large events, single tourists and groups of friends go to the same place, and families also like to relax here. All in all, this hotel is for everyone.
Most of all visitors are pleased with the attitude of staff towards their work. They are true professionals in their field. They try to please the guests in everything - if only they were comfortable. The rooms are cleaned perfectly, five plus. And the animators in the evening show really interesting shows.
Guests leave a lot of comments about restaurants. Guests assure - this is a real paradise for people who like to treat themselves to various delicacies and exotic cuisine. And the quality of service is worthy of the highest praise. Take, for example, fruits. Their choice is huge, and they are all ready for use (thoroughly cleaned and cut into pieces). It is also encouraging that the restaurant is divided into several corners in which food is prepared right in front of visitors. And this once again allows you to verify the quality and freshness of the dishes.
The beach also receives positive reviews, although some say that it is difficult to enter the water because of stones and algae. Many solved this problem by renting a catamaran. On it you can sail away from the shore and dive into the crystal clear water. And of course, it is better to go in the fall or at the very beginning of the season - in April. The hotel is not fully loaded, around silence, comfort and tranquility.
In general, this is an ideal place for those people who are determined to get everything from rest and even more.