Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa

Food was excellent, great pool.

We had problems with one air conditioner not working and the hotel staff thought we should just put up with mechanics and cleaners coming and going from our room.

The hotel has a rich history and over time, they have cultivated a stunning garden with a variety of trees and palms, each with small information tables that enhance the experience. The food was amazing; we thoroughly enjoyed dining at both the main restaurant/buffet and the poolside cafeteria. The buffet offered a diverse selection of high-quality, tasty dishes, including Cretan specialties. The pool cafeteria served excellent fast food, including Greek options, which the kids loved. The hotel's beach was right next to the property, and we never had any trouble finding a spot there. We also enjoyed dining at the on-site Greek restaurant located by the sea, which offered fantastic food. Overall, it was a pleasure to use the bars and terraces and to watch events in the open-air amphitheatre.

There is a power plant with large chimneys very close to the hotel. While it's not visible from the hotel grounds, it's quite noticeable from the beach. This is an issue not just for this hotel, but for the entire region. It's disappointing that such a facility was built near these beautiful beaches. Occasionally, depending on the wind direction, you can smell the fumes from the plant, especially in the evening and at night when electricity demand peaks. Some hotel rooms have a direct view of the power plant chimneys, which can be quite a spoiler. We were initially given such a room and had to request a change. Fortunately, they accommodated our request the next day, but it did cause some discomfort. The new room had a wonderful garden view that we really enjoyed. The photos of the rooms on the website were misleading or incorrect, which led us to make a wrong decision about the room type. The sea water can be very cold, and I mean really cold! I regret that I did not believe previous comments about this issue. There is a small river with extremely cold water flowing into the sea. Because fresh water is lighter than salty sea water, it stays on top, making swimming unpleasant. This is less of an issue when the weather is windy, but on calm days or when the wind blows from the river, swimming can be quite uncomfortable unless you are not sensitive to cold water. Luckily, we had favorable wind conditions for most of our stay, so it didn't affect us too much. Additionally, there are rocks at the water's entry point, which can make it difficult or even impossible for older people or kids to enter the sea.

I liked the facilities, the staff is so friendly and every evening there is a new event organized! Thanks to his location, it is so peaceful and definitely perfect!

You should give more lactose and gluten free options, talking about dessert and paying more attention because when I ordered the breakfast pocket because we reached the airport at 3am, once I opened it I discovered there was no gluten and lactose products inside even if I underlined several times while ordering it.

The kids enjoyed the slide when it was open. Breakfast was a good mix of food. Restaurant staff were very friendly and helpful!

We found it odd that the pool didn’t open until 10am and the kids slide was only open for a few hours in the day. This is a very large resort with limited sun lounges for the amount of people.

Excepting for the staff who were good and cooperative, nothing was good about the hotel.

Out dated

Next to factory

The entire hotel staff was willing to assist us with any matter. The personnel at the breakfast and snack bar area were exceptionally helpful, as were the lifeguards at the pool area. The hotel was spotlessly clean, and the room was comfortable, with all the promised amenities. Moreover, since we had our little one with us and there was availability, they upgraded our room to a two-room suite at the same price for extra comfort!

Our room was located next to the laundry area, so every morning we were awakened by the noise of the washing machines, and there was also a vibration in the room as a result. Additionally, the hotel's installation was next to the DEI power plant, and the sea was quite dirty. The children's workshop was closed with a padlock, and in the play area, the toys were broken, and the lawn was muddy, preventing the child from playing.