Would definitely recommend Glykeria over and over again!!!!! The hotel itself is neat, clean, and has a superb location! As opposed to other hotels in this area, Glykeria comes with a restaurant across the road that serves delicious breakfast, incl drinks, for a fixed price (€9pp). The views are also amazing. Our room had sea view from the balcony and mountain views from the door. From the pool or the restaurant you have both! The swimmingpool area is nice for swimming or just reading a book/playing some games. Water is clean and crisp. In general I would say that you need a rental car when travelling to Crete. With the car you are at Elafonisi beach in 5-10min (with special parking rate with the code word that the hostess will give you upon arrival). Also a 2min drive to a mini market for anything you'd want for the room of the beach. Although the hostess Maria is more than willing to provide and has done so on many an occasion for us. She is the most bubbly and kindhearted person and is literally full with tips about other worthy beaches or roadtrips when the weather is too cloudy for swimming. Trust Maria when she recommends a restaurant or view, you will not be disappointed. She and the rest of the crew at Glykeria really made the second part of our honeymoon feel like a gift. All of them are friendly and they create a really relaxed vibe. We had a...
Read moreWhat can I say? This has to be one of the best places I have stayed and as you can see from my reviews I am not easily pleased.|From the very moment I booked the hotel to the day we left, communication was excellent.|Even when we arrived early Maria greeted us with a great big welcome and some bottles of water.|The room was lovely and cleanliness was spot on.|The rooms had all the Amenities needed, hair dryer, mini fridge, kettle, coffee pod machine, towels, wash and conditioner, room safe, and even free samples.||We had a first floor room and a fantastic sea view from the balcony which has a nice area for seating and fold up table to make maximum use of the space. You also overlook the bay and the Glykeria Restaurant situated on the opposite side of the road.|I cannot fault the service, friendliness and helpfulness, Maria had even written out the five closest beaches for us to visit and contact details if we should have any problems.|Nikos her husband and Maria own the restaurant and you can have breakfast and meals there.|We had Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner there and I have reviewed this seperatly as the "Glykeria...
Read moreI’m reluctant to write a review as I want to keep this place a secret… |Stayed for 4 nights to explore the area. Maria welcomed us with lots of information about local beaches which we visited all but one. Each very unique and quiet compared to Elafonisi.|The room was lovely and bright, with a balcony overlooking the coastline. Tea/coffee and coffee machine in the room and toiletries. Swimming pool was a nice area and you can order drinks from the restaurant opposite. |We ate breakfast there which was 20% off for hotel guests. And had dinner there every night. Food was lovely and staff were great and really friendly. There’s also 2 or 3 other tavernas/ restaurants a short walk away, and a mini market.|It’s a 10 min drive to Elafonisi. Would recommend getting there early to beat the crowds. We only stayed the morning there, preferring the other more quiet beaches.|Was sad to leave and wish we could have stayed the remainder of our time in Crete there. But I’m sure we...
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