The Mare Garden is een kleinschalig strandhotel in Georgioupolis. Het beschikt over 40 kamers met zeezicht en een zwembad.
Voor gezinsdagen aan het strand
Er zijn kamers voor drie of vier personen beschikbaar voor gezinnen. Met het restaurant en gratis wifi binnen handbereik heb je altijd alles wat je nodig hebt.
More three star then 4 star as sold.
Rooms were okay, clean and tidy with A/C but the walls were thin and the hot water for the shower didn’t tend to last long or was rather tricky to work.
The pool and pool bar were the saving grace for this place as it’s got lots of bed and sun shine all day with plenty of space under shade too. The bar staff were very quick to help and provide drinks.
The food, this was the worst thing around the holiday, it was an all you can eat buffet but with the restaurant covering 3 hotels the good food went fast, there wasn’t much for getting snacks anywhere in the hotel either but some that were provide were okay. There is plenty of shops around but if you’re looking to live of the hotel then you can but don’t have high hopes.
The Entertainment was actually really good, the theme nights and karaoke was rather fun as the DJ put a lot of effort in and if you want to watch the saxophone at Mare Blue then do! But get there early as there isn’t much seating. Only down side to entertainment is that if it’s held here at Mare Garden then The All Inclusive ends early at 2200 only 30 minutes into the entertainment.
We would come back to visit but probably look to get just a drinks package over the All Inclusive.
Holiday was good, however, the room had small ants which occur when food is present, meaning, that there must have been some food crumbs left somewhere (under the bed probably). Shower was a bit broken, no water pressure, nothing to keep the shower from toilet and sink (no glass or curtains). Once the room was made when the no disturb sign was on. There was a weird, not good smell sometimes outside, by the pool and inside when the balcony was open. MARE GARDEN HOTEL
The city is great however the hotel did not live up to our standards. The actual rooms are in a different building with no signs so you have to figure it out yourself nevermind no lift for your luggage so had to drag it up three flights of stairs and the restaurant is down the street. The bar says open until 11 for all inclusive but all inclusive shuts most nights at 10 when they have shows on. You have to pay extra to use the sunbeds on the beach and there is no where near enough sunbeds around the pool area so you get the sunbed wars with those that reserve with towels yet are gone for hours of the day. This hotel is not all inclusive whatsoever everything is a money trap - basically half inclusive. Food is standard, however places to eat in the local area are lovely and fairly priced and the local’s are so friendly and helpful. The rooms are supposedly cleaned everyday however this is not the case. There is no full lengths mirror and no plugs in the bathroom so it was difficult getting ready especially with using hair tools etc. They give you two tiny bottles of water and limited amenities that do not get re-stocked. The WiFi is crap and goes in and out all the time. Some of the staff are so rude and give of the impression they do not want to be here. You can get drinks from the sister site however you are not allowed to sit there and have a drink you can only take away - weird. The all inclusive drinks are very limited and the snack bar is pathetic and basically non existent. I would come back to Crete but definitely would not return to this hotel. Definitely not a 4 star !
A Wonderful Stay at Mare Garden!**
We had an overall fantastic experience at Mare Garden, starting with a smooth and easy check-in. We were blessed with a room offering a gorgeous view, equipped with great air conditioning, and designed in a smart, spacious, and minimalist style. The wide glass doors, effective blackout curtains, and decent daily cleaning made our stay very comfortable.
#### **The Highlights**
* **Room & Amenities:** Beautiful minimalist design, fantastic air conditioning, and a wonderful view.
* **The Bathroom:** The shower had great water pressure, and the staff provided complimentary small bottles of water. *(Tip: Bringing a reusable thermal bottle filled with ice to fill up at the bar works wonders since packaged water isn't included in the all-inclusive package).*
* **Food & Service:** We were so happy to see a great selection of Greek and Mediterranean options, all served with love and pride. A special thank you to the kitchen and front staff for their incredible service, and compliments to **Mikos (Restaurant Manager)** for keeping everything running seamlessly! A little atention on drinks is needed, beer, white wine... was not cold!
* **Bar Service:** The bars were great, offering wonderful service—a special shoutout to **Daniel**, who was outstanding.
#### **Areas for Improvement**
While there were many pros, we did encounter a few minor inconveniences:
* **Drainage:** Both the sink hole and the shower drainage were super slow.
* **Fitness Facilities:** Despite being advertised as having training facilities, there was actually no gym or training space available. I hope management updates their advertisements to get this sorted for future guests.
Despite these little inconveniences, the incredible dedication and pride of the staff more than made up for it. Overall, it was a very pleasant stay, and the warm hospitality made it truly jolly.
Thank you for hosting us!
Stay for 14 nights.
The pool area is quite small with no where near enough beds for the whole hotel to enjoy. The pool area was mainly used by 20-30 year olds giving it a VERY love island feel to the place. Not for me.
All inclusive food was not terrible but not top tier either, what we had we enjoyed so no real complaints. Had an instance where we had gone for food and when returning to the table another couple had been seated there instead.
Drinks were not bad either, not to watered down.
Restaurant is situated up the road from the main complex which is odd but not the end of the world.
Rooms were cleaned every day and new towel laid out.
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