Hotels near Astirákion

Scenic area and atmosphere Staff was kind and accommodating

This is a beautiful mountainside hotel in a fairly remote village. The manager was extremely friendly, greeting us enthusiastically with welcome cookies as we parked, although she speaks more English than she can easily comprehend. The Marina is not especially cheap at 70€ per night (two people, mid-April, no breakfast) but the very large and well appointed room with a balcony and a phenomenal panoramic view of valleys and mountains merits the price. One of the nicest rooms ever! The kitchenette includes a good refrigerator/freezer and 2-burner stove top but is not equipped for cooking, offering only one pot and no cooking utensils. I had to ask for a frying pan. A few other omissions of common amenities made me wonder if the management is new and inexperienced. No dish soap and sponge were present, making it very hard to clean up after cooking. I asked for those items shortly before we checked out and the manager cheerily insisted that was her job and we had no need to wash dishes. That's absolutely the first time I've ever been told it's okay to leave the kitchen dirty after cooking.. The mattresses on the two single beds were generally okay but one was noticeably lumpy. Anogeia is a very interesting and picturesque town with a rich past, some of it tragic. There are many historical signs interpreting past events. It's also a center for hand woven textiles, with older women working looms right in the shops. The shopping district is a friendly, pleasant environment. It seemed quite prosperous but one proprietor said the economy struggles because tourists come to Crete for the sea, not the mountains. It's a worthwhile town in which to tarry and explore.

Good value for money. Room is in good size and comfortable. Food is very good - variety and quality. The is a heated pool that really helped us in this time of the year (October). The water park is nice for all ages. The train that is taking everyone up the hill to the water park was a great attraction. Everyone was so nice and helpful.

The hotel is very close to Anogeia village and has a wonderful view towards the mountain Psiloreitis. There is a small lake with fish and ducks and a small farm with peacocks and baby goats that our kid really enjoyed watching. The indoor pool was clean and relaxing. The room was quite spacious, and there was free parking right outside our door. The traditional cafe is a nice addition.

Host was wonderful, food was wonderful. The view is the best of all of Crete.

This place is beautiful, magical and feels like staying at Grandma's house! The room, with high wooden ceilings, is decorated intricately with beautiful weavings and embroidery wall hanging and pillows that were made by the owner, Poppi, as well as many fun antiques. Poppi's shop is downstairs where she sells some of her art. She is very warm and friendly, and if you speak English and not much Greek, her son speaks fluid English and is very helpful and easy to message. The location is so convenient, close to the town square and the bus, but also enough removed from the town square so that if you don't want to join in with all of the evening Cretan festivities you can get some quiet and good rest. Very clean, comfy bed, and the fan keeps it cool. Also, nice lighting options. Beautiful grape vine covered balcony and sunsets! It was hard to leave!

Gabriella

The location is perfect. The host is very kind and ready to help you anytime.

Cannot say enough good things about our stay. We only had 1 night but it was perfect. Off the grid get away with incredible hosts. No detail was forgotten. Meals were made with love and pride. We wish we could’ve spent more time here.