Varvaras Diamond

The staff made us feel looked after from the moment we arrived. It was 33 degrees outside at night when we landed, but they had already switched on the AC in our room, so it was cool by bedtime. We headed straight out the next morning and left everything in a mess; when we returned, the room had been cleaned, the bed made, and our things put away. Such a happy stay. This hotel deserves more stars!

A lovely little family-run hotel, with kind people who were always ready to help. The beach, shops, and restaurants are all close by. Buses can be packed, but a taxi into town is affordable.

Nektarios and his son were the best hosts we've had anywhere in Greece. They suggested places for each day, taking the weather and whether we had a car into account. You can tell they care a lot about tourism and do it properly. The room was the biggest we've had in Greece, and it was cleaned every day. Much respect, and see you in Brașov if you ever make it there!

We spent a very enjoyable week here. The owners were friendly and helpful, and the place was peaceful. It's a good fit if you're out exploring rather than planning to spend most of your time at the hotel. The clean apartment had AC, a small kitchen, and the basic appliances and dishes needed to cook. The location is hard to beat: about a three-minute walk to the beach, a local supermarket, Lidl, souvenir shops, travel agencies, and plenty of excellent traditional restaurants. The bus stop is close too, with buses every 20-30 minutes and a 25-minute ride to Rethymno old town.