Aelius Hotel & Spa

David Greensmith

A very relaxing and enjoyable stay. Rooms are comfortable and spotlessly clean as the the hotel grounds. All staff are friendly and hard working. The food is excellent, the choice and quality was a highlight for me, healthy too which makes deserts a guilt free choice! There is always something for everyone with snacks by the pool bar too like pizza, pastries, ice cream. Pool bar staff are busy in the evenings when the entertainment is on so be nice and leave then a tip! Pools are kid safe life guard on duty. You can walk to a water park just a few minutes to the back of the hotel and beyond that down to the beach road which I recommend especially for sunset which is stunning. Take care on the roads though some places there is no path but not too busy with cars. There is a bus stop close to the hotel and easy to but tickets or pay on the bus by card, for day trips to heraklion etc which are well worth it to see some of the history. There's a natural history museum great for kids with life size dinosaurs and a lot of interactive science and nature. Shopping for adults of course and a Starbucks for coffee addicts.

Kieran Green

We stayed here for 10 days, the reception is really good for service as well as the bar. The restaurant was a little bit of a miss, one day we watched a young girl cry because of the manager. Other days we witnessed the older waiter being rude and arguing with the manager infront of all the guests at the restaurant. Some of the staff in the restaurant are so clueless on task rather than checking if you need a drink, there was multiple times we tried to order a drink at the bar and they said you need to sit down and wait and we’d watch and watch the waiters walking past with other drinks, I have a medical condition where I need to take tablets before eating so by the time my drinks came my food was cold. The food was pretty bland, not the best all inclusive. The food didn’t change much each night, basic food. The entertainment was good on some nights but only plays for 1 hour 30 so a little pointless. You won’t get a sunbed unless you’re up at 7am. We upgraded our room to a superior but found our room was half the size of my other family members, as well as very bad sewer smells, we complained about it and they came out but no improvement, you have to spray the bathroom with a lot of perfume to go in there without gagging. The family restaurant you get one meal from was a waste with the meat being so overcooked and rough. Also the small pool upgrades are pointless, so small and just a further walk from the bar. Would rate the hotel at 3 star

Leanne Tanner

So if you haven't been to Crete before,best to know you'll need a car to explore fully. Hotel was lovely and staff were friendly. I felt there wasn't enough of anything when the is busy, like sunbeds, chairs by the bar, food in the restaurant etc. A few local shops, supermarkets and restaurants nearby and a beach but if you need more this hotel might not be for you. Perfect if you just want to chill out in the sun.

Lynda Smith

Friendly and helpful staff. Room was immaculate though shower wasn't as powerful as the one at home (when are they). Food was varied and fresh. Such a relaxing and calm hotel.

Karolina Janiaczek

This is an absolutely amazing Spa Hotel! Little bit further from the sea, but they have beach shuttle. Relaxed happy atmosphere! Nice range of spa treatments (extra pay), yoga and pilates classes (extra pay), evening entertainment. They have range of rooms, including the swim-up rooms. Staff surprised us with bottle of wine in the room for my birthday, and offered us an upgrade for last 2 days stay in a bigger and swim-up type room. Breakfast are great, massive range of foods to choose from and live cooking. There are families with kids too. Best hotel I stayed in. Absolutely recommended!