The 3-star Cosman Aparthotel (Kokkini Hani) is located on the coast of Crete in a quiet and picturesque area, somewhat away from the bustle of Europe’s famous Gouves resort with its shops of various formats, restaurants, bars, cafes and night clubs.
Cosman has established itself as a quiet family-run hotel with home cooking, special dishes for the youngest tourists. Here reigns calm and measured. There is no intrusive animation. But the beaches of the coast deserve the highest praise from tourists.
Those who lived at Cosman Aparthotel claim that the “corresponding services for the appropriate money” rule does not work here, its level of service actually exceeds the declared “three stars”. Perhaps that is why a relatively small hotel was able to bypass the rating of many five-star hotels on the websites of tour operators - 8.67 out of 10 possible points.
Location
Cosman Aparthotel 3 (Crete) is located in the beautiful area of Crete, called Kokkini Hani , which in Greek translates as “cock comb”. Tourists who came to rest in the village have the opportunity to admire the sea and mountain landscape at the same time.
The hotel complex can be attributed to the second line. From it to the sea is only 600 meters. However, you have to go along a rather pleasant well-groomed road, so the path is not annoying.
Geographically, the hotel is very well located. It is only 15 km from Heraklion, the capital of Crete, and the international airport is 7 km away. Within walking distance from the hotel is the main road leading to the center of the Gouves resort. There is a good transport interchange, regular buses run regularly. The main attractions of the island are located half an hour from the hotel.
Territory
The lifestyle of Cosman Aparthotel is quiet and measured, it coincides with the calm rhythm of the resort village of Kokkini Hani: daytime siesta and the practical lack of nightlife, if you do not take into account several nightclubs in the center of this village.
The territory of the hotel complex is very compact. Almost all of it is occupied by an outdoor pool and terrace area. She is always clean and tidy. Around the pool there is a sufficient number of sun loungers and umbrellas for the lounge of the hotel guests. There is also a bar where you can take soft drinks in the afternoon, and in the evening - beer, local white and red wine.
Infrastructure
The hotel zone of the pool is very popular. There are always vacationers. Especially on hot days, when the shade of the canopies reliably protects from the sun, and slightly chilled water is served in the pool. All this plus soft drinks such as forfe, cola and sprite provide a pleasant stay.
At Cosman Hotel there is parking, a currency exchange. The first circumstance is very useful for those who want to rent a car and independently explore the beauty and sights of the Mediterranean island.
Oversized luggage can be placed in a special room of the hotel. To the delight of the kids, there is also a corner for watching TV on widescreen plasma.
There is a paid internet corner and billiards.
Building
Cosman Aparthotel was built in 1988. Its full modernization took place in 2012. The institution positions itself as an aparthotel on the market of travel services, as hotel rooms are close to apartments in functionality.
The number of rooms is in two buildings: two-and three-story. The rectangular buildings of a typical resort building with seemingly uncomplicated architecture, their facades are professionally painted with a combination of pastel brick, yellow and turquoise colors and are maintained in a presentable condition.
The meaning of such functional architecture is not in external forms, but in ensuring proper housing conditions inside the buildings themselves. The latter aspect is indeed observed. The floors of the buildings have high ceilings, the architects did not save on the area of hotel rooms, and judging by the reviews, the guests really like it.
Rooms
There are 56 cozy guest rooms at the Cosman Aparthotel. It is correct to start the description of the hotel complex rooms with the pure Cretan style in their design, which is characterized by the revitalization of the interior with unexpected bright details, an expressive combination of colors, thoughtful non-contrast lighting.
Room sizes are from 20 m 2 to 50 m 2 . There are 3 types of them in the hotel: standard, family, family double. It is noteworthy that each guest room has a fully equipped kitchenette where you can make tea, coffee, warm up or cook food.
The hotel guests in their reviews indicate only one drawback in the equipment of the rooms: a too compact shower without a shower cabin.
Rooms are cleaned six times a week, bed linen and towels are changed twice a week.
Beach vacation
The Cosman Aparthotel is close to the beach. The sandy shore, with a smooth entry into the water. The sand is wonderful, clean and soft. Umbrellas and sun loungers are provided to vacationers for a fee. There is a beach volleyball court. On the beach there is an opportunity to have a snack and drink soft drinks.
However, motorists from among the vacationers are not limited to visiting the nearby beach. A special attraction of Cyprus is the world-famous beach with fine and soft pink sand Elafonisi, which is located in the southwestern point of the island. This color was obtained thanks to local sea shells crushed for thousands and thousands of years. Not far from the village of Metaly there is another exotic beach, the sand of which is red. However, it is not recommended to take small children there. Part of the path to it falls on a mountain trail along which there is no passage.
The wild beach of Balos, washed by the waters of three seas, where you can see dozens of shades of water. It is difficult to access, but can be reached by car. A truly unforgettable sight.
Nutrition
Cosman Aparthotel has a bar and restaurant. Guests eat on a boarding system. Breakfast is served from 8-00 to 10-00, they are relatively light: cereals, granola, eggs, sausages, sausages, cheeses, salads, pastries, fruits, tea, coffee.
The menu includes meat, fish dishes, five to six names of Greek salads and cold appetizers, fruits. Tourists in their reviews characterize the food in this hotel as tasty, but not varied. The menu is always two main dishes, soups. From fruits: apples, grapes, watermelons, melons, oranges, peaches.
The hotel guests are fed dinner from 18-30 to 20-00. Serve several main dishes and salads, fruits.
The restaurant has a daily children's menu. Children use special comfortable chairs. For the smallest there are always milk porridges, yogurts, cheeses, soups, beef, turkey, various fruits. Almost every day there is ice cream.
The bartender is a guy named Manos. Guests love to bargain with him for a couple of words over a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. The bar is open daily from morning until 23-00.
Excursions
Absolutely close to the Cosman Hotel there are interesting places to go on excursions: the capital of the island - Heraklion, a dinosaur park, the aquarium of Crete.
However, the most popular places for excursions in Crete are:
- Spinalonga is a Venetian fortress built on the island.
- Excursion Knossos – Lassithi introducing the ancient architecture of Cretan civilization.
- Gramvousa Island is a unique confluence of the three seas.
- Santorini Island is one of the most popular excursion destinations in Europe.
- Excursion to the capital of Greece - Athens.
Shopping
Cosman Aparthotel 3 guests go to Heraklion Brand Shopping Center located on Daedalou Street for expensive branded shopping. Shopping here during sales periods is especially beneficial. Traditionally, it takes place, as in all of Western Europe, starting in mid-July. However, recently, in connection with the crisis in Greece, the authorities of this country initiated a ten-day action to lower prices in May to revive trade. This is only for tourists.
Precious jewelry, Greek-made fur and leather goods are good and do not go unnoticed by tourists . They can be purchased at the numerous stores in Heraklion's largest local shopping center, Talos Plaza.
On the day of departure, many tourists make purchases at duty free at Heraklion Airport.
Conclusion
Many tourists who rested at Cosman Aparthotel personally thank his owner Manolis for the proper organization of the hotel business. The hotel really provides a quiet and pleasant stay for its guests. It is deliciously fed. The staff is extremely attentive to the needs of tourists and friendly. Children are cozy and comfortable in this family-run aparthotel.
The hotel has a great service, and the wishes of the guests are fulfilled in the current time mode. Many of the tourists in their reviews of accommodation write that they would like to relax here again.