Amazing Experience

Sitia Bay Hotel , USA

This is truly another class of hotel in one of the quiet and still unspoiled parts of Crete. My wife and I stayed at this hotel for the first time in September, after a busy professional year. The first thing that strikes you on your first night there (apart from the cordial and friendly welcome) is what a truly wholesome and replenishing sleep you can get. As the hotel is only 5 or so metres from the beach (and away from the town centre), the only thing you can hear at night is the soothing waves. Coupled with a luxurious mattress, a long relaxing sleep was the perfect start to our holiday. One of the very unique characteristics of this hotel is the personal touch – the owners of this family-run hotel Paul, Renata, and Eric make you feel so welcome that by the end of your stay you feel like you are part of the family. Eric seems to have excellent insider’s know-how of the area, from local tavernas to nearby sights and beaches, and will happily provide the best possible advice on where to go and what to see – all his recommendations turned out to be spot on and made for memorable excursions to say the least. But even if you fancy a quiet day in, there is plenty to aid your relaxation in the hotel, including an exceptionally clean swimming pool with beautiful surroundings, and very comfortable sunbeds (free of charge). The beach in front of the hotel is a long sandy stretch that is perfect for swimming and for idyllic sunset walks. The rooms are very well appointed, with good quality fixtures, a kitchenette and all necessary utensils for cooking proper meals. However, with the excellent and relatively inexpensive tavernas that Sitia has to offer, we very rarely made use of the cooking facilities. Renata’s cakes and home-made breakfast (at a small supplement) add to the homely feeling you get when you are there. If you want an earnestly relaxing holiday, in a lovely Greek town (and not a busy resort), then this hotel is recommended in the strongest possible terms.

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