The hotel is average; it’s unlikely I’ll ever go back there. The building itself is decent enough, though the rooms are stuck in the 90s with a hodgepodge of furniture. There was a hairdryer in the bathroom—a big plus! Unfortunately, water would pool on the floor while showering and took a very long time to drain. The balcony door wouldn't lock, meaning anyone could access the room from the ground floor. The fridge was empty; they didn't even provide a bottle of water. Regarding the dining area, you couldn't even take a piece of fruit with you to eat on the way back to your room. The food was good, but you have to keep in mind that it’s a small hotel, so the selection is limited. A very important point: there are no pool towels provided—if you don't have your own, you have to buy one at the shop. Also, while Wi-Fi is free, it’s only available in the lobby; there is absolutely no internet in the rooms. Of course, as is common in Greece, you can pay for access—if I recall correctly, it costs 40 euros—so if you plan to watch a movie in the evening or put on a cartoon for your child, be prepared for extra costs. The sun loungers by the pool were packed tightly together, so everyone was crammed in like sardines, though I was pleasantly surprised by a dedicated area for those who didn't necessarily want to lie in the sun—there was a special spot with a roof structure. Personally, I won't be visiting this place again, although Crete itself is a beautiful island that I’ll likely visit many more times.
The hotel staff is very helpful and respectful. The food is unforgettable I have never felt so good eating anywhere else. I would definitely come back just for the food. The pool is decent, nothing extraordinary, just a standard pool. The rooms are cleaned every day, and the bar is wonderful. Overall, this hotel is definitely worth staying at for a vacation!
The all-inclusive bar, along with the pool and the views are just perfect. The staff are extremely friendly and humorous, and the dinner buffet options every night are diverse and delicious, far better than anything I've had in the past.
The views from the location are great too, and the hotel offers free packed lunches if you book in advance for when you go on tours etc. Only complaint I'd have is that the free WiFi is only for the lobby, whereas the rooms need a paid package for WiFi. Otherwise, an incredible hotel and a very good choice for those visiting Crete!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic Family Holiday at Semiramis Village Hotel!
We had an absolutely fantastic holiday at Semiramis Village Hotel, travelling as a large group of 16 family members and friends, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! ❤️
From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly friendly, helpful and welcoming. They went above and beyond to make everything easy for us, including helping to organise transport, car rental and even arranging our airport transfer on the way home. Nothing ever seemed like too much trouble.
The food was absolutely delicious with plenty of choice, and we are already missing it! 😋🍴
We would definitely recommend Semiramis Village Hotel and would happily return again! 🇬🇷❤️
The hotel is situated between Hersonissos and Stalida, 2 well known tourist resorts on the north coast of the prefecture of Herakleion Crete, with easy access from the airport, port and highway.
We had booked a double bed room at an all inclusive price which was definitely vfm. The room was very clean and spacious with sea view and there were a lot of options for breakfast/lunch/dinner. In the photos you can see the buffet for Saturday 30th May (dinner). Staff was friendly and helpful. Overall I would definitely recommend
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