Hotel Overview
Aquis Silva Beach, Crete
This is a Youtravel.com firm favourite - but you don't have to just take our word for it, the Aquis Silva Beach Hotel is also consistently ranked in the top positions of resorts in Crete, on tripadvisor.com. It's a quiet resort, best suited to couples looking to relax, soak up the sun and enjoy each other's company. Aquis Silva Beach is an adult-only, so pack the kids off to the grandparents and come and treat yourself!
Location
Located just half an hour from the Heraklion International Airport you'll be on the beach before you know it! The hotel is on the east side of Hersonissos, in Heraklion, Crete. Hersonissos is a short walk away and is a well worth a visit; the port especially is a good place to sit and watch the world go by and you can tuck into some nice fresh fish at the many tavernas.
Accommodation
The hotel is laid out like a traditional Creten village, which equals lots of stunning gardens and pretty walled areas. Rooms are located around the complex and you can request a pool or sea-view. (Sorry we can't guarantee these views, but we'll try our best for you!) Rooms have all the facilities you'd expect; free wi-fi, satellite TV, DVD player, fridge, hairdryer, safety deposit box (small charge payable locally) and direct dial phone (you have to pay for your own calls!). Alongside a standard double'twin room, you can also choose a more spacious 1 bedroom suite, which comes with extras such as tea'coffee making facilities, bathrobes, slippers, shower cubicle and a welcome fruit basket.
Food & drink
This hotel operates on an all-inclusive, which means you'll have already paid for your meals and drinks by the time you arrive - hurrah! Alongside the main restaurant, there is a snack bar, 2 other bars and the Olive restaurant where you can enjoy an a la carte meal (small additional charge) - this is a great choice for a special treat, or well, just because you're on holidays!
Please note, casual but smart dress is required in all indoor public areas of the hotel after 18:30 hrs, horts and slippers in the dining room and for men only long trousers are required during dinner.
Activities'Entertainment
If you're more of a fly 'n' flop kinda holiday maker then this hotel with its beautiful gardens and blueflag beach is ideal. But if do want something to keep you occupied, you wont be disappointed with 2 swimming pools, tennis courts, pool table (on charge), watersports (at the beach additional charge and a wellness club on charge (fitness room, steam bath, Jacuzzi, sauna, massage rooms). Local charges may apply for some facilities and others may be seasonal
Breakfast buffet (Main restaurant: 07:00- 10:00)
Lunch buffet (Main restaurant: 12:30 to 14:30)
Dinner buffet (Main restaurant: 19:00 hours to 21:30)
Snacks from 16:00 hours to 18:00 hours (tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits, finger mini sandwiches)
Beverages & Ice cream from 10:00 to 23:00 hours:
Local Drinks
Draft beer‚ wine per glass, liqueurs, soft drinks, still water.
Cocktails menu: including several alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails.
Hot Beverages: tea and filter coffee.
Ice cream: selection of different flavors
Important:
The Annex non-renovated rooms consist of one double bedded room and one living room with an extra bed, bathroom with bathtub, balcony or terrace, offering view to beautiful gardens and small piazzas.
Please note - safe deposit box , direct dial phone,laundry services are require extra charge, payable locally.
The hotel accepts guests over 18 years of old only.
Please note that laptops and PCs are available for rental. Also, the wellness area (extra charge)consists of steambath, jacuzzi, sauna, massage - on charge
Pool table has extra charge
Water sports available at nearby beach (at extra charge) -non operated by hotel.
free sun beds and umbrellas by the pool and by the beach
Beach itself is accessed via steps.
IMPORTANT
As from season 2012 the property will only accept guests that are 18yr .
L. Chersonissou
Crete
70014
Greece
0030 2897022850