Palatia Village Hotel Apartments

Just spent a week at the Palatia Village. Arrived at 1:30 am we were greeted and shown to room and asked to check in the following morning. Lovely spacious and modern apartment exceptionally clean nice bathroom with corner cubicle and adequate cooking facilities. Perfect if you just want to make a coffee and fridge to keep water cool. We checked in the following morning with Maria the owner who was very pleasant and helpful. Pool area was very good lots of sunbeds and again very clean to a high standard. We never had breakfast here but it looked ideal. Waiters & waitress brought you drinks to your sunbed on request and we just used to settle the bill at the end of the day. There was a good selection of snacks at snack bar which were very good and cooked fresh. Each evening there was a speciality meal but we did not try. We really just used the hotel as a base and ate out in Koutouloufari Piskopiano & Old Hersonissos. Which we walked to most days and occasionally on an evening but I wouldn’t advise this if you have mobility issues. It took us 20 mins to walk down the hill to Hersonissos beach area - 20 mins up to Old Hersonissos and if you kept going left Piskopiano is another 10-15 mins and then Koutouloufari another 20 mins. A lovely walk but take water as it’s very hot and humid however very picturesque and beautiful views. Taxis to the villages cost €10 Definitely recommend this hotel perfect as a base or of you want to spend most days and evenings here. Hospitality is exceptional

Reviews suggested Great Views. Ours are a car park, a pile of old tables and a generator. No sign of the sky or sea. There is a nice olive tree nearby. Breakfast was the minimum offering of small pieces of tomatoes, cucumber and cheese, slices of processed cheese and processed ham. Dried up eggs and bacon. We didn't try the boiled eggs or the olives. We won't be trying the breakfast cereal. No muesli type breakfast at all. A couple of rice cakes and crispbreads offered alongside the toast and very watery orange juice. Tables weren't cleared as people left. Cigar smoke swirling around wasn't great. Greek yogurt was nice, coffee too. No place to eat inside the room, we can sit by the car park or the generator, both areas offer no privacy or shade. A filter coffee machine is available but no filters or coffee, we have a kettle. And a fridge. We will have to find a supermarket as there was nothing in the fridge, not even water. We were reminded that they sell coffee, drinks, lunches etc, but I don't expect much from that given that the breakfast was unimaginative and sparse. WiFi was a bit hit and miss. Bathroom is clean, included toiletries are a very tiny soap each and a very mini bottle of hair/shower gel each. I don't know if they will be replaced as they run out. Ditto the toilet paper.

Absolutely fabulous place beautiful owners running beautiful modern and comfortable apartments, the food was amazing and the people who we met that had been going for many years and so many beautiful little traditional villages so close to the apartments. We can't wait to go again. Thank you all so so much for your hospitality and kindness💖 Love ftom Kath and Calvin

Just had a wonderful 2 week holiday (our third visit over the years) despite some inclement weather! George and Maria met us on arrival and ensured we were comfortable and looked after throughout our stay. Our room was excellent, cleaned regularly and with everything we required, breakfast and evening food was available with a varied menu and themed evenings. For us this is an excellent location, a 15 minute walk to the old town or similar down to the seafront and commercial areas. It was very quiet as it was the first 2 weeks of the season. Many thanks George, Maria and all the staff. We will be back! Stewart and Alison

We had the most wonderful and relaxing week here. The family who own the apartments were so friendly and welcoming. The apartment was spotless and overlooked stunning views of the sea and mountains. The establishment was really well looked-after and we spent a lot of time around the poolside. We loved the fact they had happy hour and served cocktails around the poolside. The food served at the restaurant was delicious and very good value for money. We got a taxi from Heraklion airport which was around a 25 minute drive and got the bus back to the airport. 15 minute walk to the supermarket and 20-25 minute walk to the seafront where there were plenty of bars and restaurants. Around a 25-30 minute walk into the old town of Hersonissos. We discovered the traditional villages of Piskopiano and Koutouloufari which were similar in distance and had amazing Greek restaurants . Good bus links which we used to visit Knossos Palace and Malia. Surrounding area is quiet but very hilly however this was not an issue for us. We would highly recommend staying here and cannot wait to return!