Hotel Overview
Situated on the outskirts of the quiet Cretan village of Koutouloufari, not far from the seaside resort town of Hersonnisos, the award-winning Sunrise Apartments are a great choice for holidaymakers looking for a quiet and relaxing getaway. Guest will be delighted to find the that 30 apartments and studios are surrounded by idyllic gardens and boast exceptionally friendly management and staff. A glance through the hotel's guestbook reveals that many visitors enjoy their stay here so much that they come back again and again.
The apartments themselves can accommodate between two and five people. Each is airy and spacious, decorated in a simple and elegant style. Each comes equipped with a kitchenette and a balcony or patio, and cleaning is taken care of by the efficient maid service. A snack bar is provided which features 3 satellite TVs, and there is a large swimming pool, pool table and video games area along with a small children's playground.
Although the picturesque village of Koutouloufari is located in the busiest tourist are of Crete, it is a remarkably quiet and peaceful place. Filled with traditional stone architecture and unspoilt by modern developments, it neverless contains a variety of traditional taverns and restaurants, and holidaymakers will find the locals to be very hospitable to visitors.
A half-mile walk down the hill is the larger seaside town of Hersonnisos. A popular tourist destination, here you will find a spectacular white sandy beach, along with a range of shops, pubs, bars and nightclubs.
##Location
The nearby resort town of Hersonnisos offers plenty to see and do during your stay, including beautiful beaches and several restaurants and bars. Children will enjoy the Aquaworld Aquarium, and the Lychnostatis Open Air Museum featuring a recreation of a traditional Cretan village. The town and it's surroundings are also steeped in history. On one of the streets is a Roman fountain with mosaics of fishing scenes, and nearby are the ruins of an early Christian basilica. Further afield, don't miss the astonishing Minoan palace of Knossos, three miles south of Heraklion.
##Accomodation
30 apartments with kitchenettes, bathrooms w/ showers, fridge, TV, radio, balcony or patio and AC available for hire.
##Eating and Drinking
There is a snack bar in the apartment complex itself, various taverns and restaurants in the village, and a wider variety of restaurants and nightlife less then a mile away in the town of Hersonnisos.
##Swimming Pools
There is a large outdoor pool, 17.5m in length and up to 2.6m deep.
