Ariadne Beach

This place is wonderful. Location is great, pebble beach right infront of the hotel has gorgeous views. Definitely make use of their spa, I received the most relaxing massage from Mikaela, the treatment felt very personalised to what my body needed. Resort is really clean, never had to fight over loungers as there is plenty of room to chill around the pools. A few activities on during the week while being a very good hotel to unwind. We went for our honeymoon and it was the perfect balance of chill and social that we were looking for some escapism. You can rent vehicles directly from the reception which is so handy if you're looking to venture out. Highly recommend as all the staff made us feel so welcome and even got treat left in our room for us.

I had the special package deal presented by the hotel on my first day for a back, neck, and foot massage and I had George as my therapist. It was an amazing experience and very relaxing. The atmosphere was very calming and everything was very clean and well looked after. George did a very good job at making sure I was comfortable and enjoying my experience. I asked for the deeper level massage and I feel very relaxed and refreshed. It was very good for the value and would 100% recommend that anyone give it a try.

Good location on the edge of town near nice beach and lovely cove. Start of season but hotel was busy. Rooms have all you need, two very good pools but cool this time of year. A good onsite spa, thank you Emma & Joanna. Staff friendly & helpful, especially reception and restaurant, Food ok, breakfast better than dinner. To Votsalo across the road was very good cafe and we enjoyed Ofou to lo in the town, Plenty of steps on the site, a concern if you have mobility issues. Would definitely go back and enjoyed a very relaxing break

The location was excellent about 10 minutes flat walk along a promenade to a lovely large sandy beach- Almyros beach or a pebbly beach just in front of the hotel. There is a handy supermarket at the front entrance to the Ariadne with friendly staff and a larger one about 10 minutes walk away. The town was about a 10 minute walk through a residential area before the start of some shops or a walk towards the sea, tavernas, shops and the marina. If you carried on walking straight on instead of turning right there were more shops and then after about a 20 minute walk from the hotel bungalows was the lake, restaurants and where you could get a boat to Spinalonga, the Happy Train and the semi submarine, The rooms at the Ariadne are large, lots of storage and a big balcony with side sea views. Not far to walk to the two pools although steep in parts but manageable and buggy’s were around the resort. The swimming pools aren’t heated like most aren’t abroad but were amazing to have a good swim in and never busy. We always were able to get a sun bed and lots of shade if you wanted it. Loved the aqua aerobics classes three times a week too! Music was played a few evenings a week too which was very good. It was the lovely staff that really made our holidays special we have had three holidays there. Dimitris who usually managed our area we sat in for our meals was excellent. Oversaw the area brilliantly everyone felt special and looked after he is a legend. George is also amazing and excellent at his job and in quieter moments it was so interesting to talk to them both. Stavros managed inside the restaurant always efficiently and with a smile. The food was varied and plenty of it, some cooked as you waited the staff always helpful and hard working. The ladies on reception couldn’t do enough to help especially Maria. Always helpful and with a smile. The spa and staff were excellent. I had two massages and facials which were amazing the products organic and Cretian. Day trips included Spinalonga, Kritsa and Knossos all interesting and excellent, Crete is so beautiful.

We were here on the 16th October near the end of the season. As others have mentioned its built over a valley. My wife has knee problems the lady in reception forget her name possibly Chara showed us a room with a view and one lower down. We chose the view as you still need to walk uphill for pool and restaurant. Room basic but cleaned every day. We were All Inclusive food most of the time was really good. All staff were really friendly and helpful special mention in restaurant to Stavros and every day a lovely smile and greeting from Elena to set up our day. Also the bar staff and waiters at the front who looked after us all week and made our holiday complete. Barmen Thanos and Thanosis waiters Rommel and Irini a credit to the hotel management. Thanosis had great tunes on his playlist so i mentioned a few Scottish bands I follow, so each night he played a few different tracks for us, Top man.