We returned from 2 weeks in the alikes apartments on 13 October - I'm still in Cretan mood! The apartments were lovely - our room a bit dark but it made it cool. We were in room 103 and it was very spacious and clean. Beds and towels changed twice weekly. Cooking facilites were sparse, just 2 rings and a toaster, but we were on holiday - who wants to cook when there are so many wonderful restaurants nearby! We woke every morning to see accross the Med to Spinalonga - wonderful.
Elounda was a beautiful place so many good restaurants and cafes to choose from. Mr George's Kalypso and Zorba's are good eateries as are Mam's just on the main road at the top of the slip road, also Mellissos was good too - and just across the road on the pier into the sea, but all the restaurants on the walk along the sea frot to the harbour are full of good places to eat.
Spinalonga is a must see and it's better to have read Victoria Hislpo's 'the Island' before you go - it just gives an insight into the life of the lepers.
We went to Knossos on a Thomson's trip and it was very good - great guide.
Plaka is also a beautiful village just along the coast and is worth a visit, Also - take the happy train up to Vhouras and Selles. It was a great trip out. Agios Nic is also worth a visit or 2.
Very relaxing 2 weeks in beautiful surroundings with wonderful staff. Will be going back again next year - definately.
The staff were very helpful and spoke wonderful English.

Travelled in June 2011 and had always wanted to stay in the Elounda area. Used trip advisor to select this place. Arrived in a power cut at night and were shown to our rooms and simply left. Disappointing start. No torch or real help provided. Mosquito net in room kept loudly springing open in wind and took until the end of the week before it was fixed.

Air conditioning did not work properly. Found out later that because the net on window was just tied on in a particular way it prevented air conditioning from functioning. Eventually had a repairman round but after several goes at attempting to fix it we gave up and were given back the 50 euros we had paid for the air conditioning. But we did need it and there were no spare rooms.Shower had to be held in your hand-not good. Cooking facilities were very basic-not even a saucepan. Fridge door kept opening up if cupboard alongside was opened. Balcony was small and faced the shrubbey and no view worth remembering. We talked to loads of others who had much better views and balconies.

Many of the other visitors were on return visits and had been able to book into the new block or the better rooms. So I would expect many good reviews but you might get a room which gets disturbed by the central bar area. Maybe if we did not have to open windows and the air conditiong worked the bar noise would not have beeen a problem..

The 3 key staff were brilliant, very helpful and friendly. The location of the place is excellent and the pool, seating area and sun bathing facilities are just right. Our sense of discontent may have ben influenced by the fact that those who booked early to stay before Thomsons took over were staying for half the price we paid and in much better accommodation.

Would consider staying here again but would definitely want assurance we were in the new block.

We had a lovely week. Our room was in the new block and was very light and modern. The room was cleaned every day and was always left sparkling. Everyone at the hotel was very friendly and couldn't do enough for us. The resort was great with really super restaurants. We ate in quite a few on the walk into the centre and did not have a bad meal. We also really enjoyed the Greek Night at Mr George's restaurant. Alough our room only had a partial seaview, our room was only 1 flight of stairs from the roof terrace which was huge and had great views. We made good use of it and most days had it to ourselves. I would definitely go again.

Just got back from Alykes in Elounda - very, very impressed with the apartments.

Room was very clean and a good size. Towels changed twice a week.

Didn't use the kitchenette much but seemed to have everything you'd need except maybe an oven.

Maria was a delight. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Because it was very quiet (final week of season) the bar didn't seem to be open after Maria went home at 5pm so this is my only minor gripe.