We arrived to the hotel at 7 a.m. and they gave us the room 4 hrs early with no extra charge, and not the standard room but also they upgraded it to a suite as a honeymoon present.
the staff were very kind and helpful, they answered every question with a big smile.

The hotel location is perfect, you can just go out of the hotel gate and take a bus to the center of Heraklion with a 1.5 euro ticket with no need for taxis (very expensive).

the food was good.

Mr. & Mrs. Taha

Supported by friendly & helpful staff our stay here was a pleasure. Pools immaculate; short step to the sea.
Buffet meals well cooked, prepared and presented. Rooms offer good space and high standard of cleanliness.

My friend and I stayed for a week and thoroughly enjoyed the excellent service and food with good variety and quality ,the only criticism being that there is no free drink , even tap water for the evening meal. The staff were very helpful and friendly.
The pools are excellent including the covered pool when the weather was cooler or windy.
This very spacious hotel has an excellent beach location a few kilometres from Heraklion city -15 minutes by bus with tavernas, tour office, rental cars and other shops opposite or very close.
The spa facilities are excellent but expensive and the fitness room very well equipped.
The rooms are a good size with very comfortable beds, large bathroom, plenty of cupboard space,fan and A/C and a very nice balcony with sea views .
Altogether a great experience and highly recommended for a relaxing holiday.

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Candia Maris for 10 nights and didnt want leave. All the reception staff are friendly, welcoming and helpful. The room was pefect and all our small requests- e.g ground floor-were done for us. The room was spotless and the maids were great-always so nice coming back into a room at end of the day done so nicely.

After some differing reviews about the food I was a little concerned but the food at Estia- the buffet resturant was fantastic. There was so much choice, internation cusine and Cretan. It was all delicious and staff were happy to accomadate any requests.
Breakfast was just as good-with a large variety of fresh fruit and smoothies-yummy!

The 'reserving' of sun beds happens in every hotel and this one suffered the same- however the pool areas were beautifully maintained with a great pool bar- a littly pricey at 3.20 euro for a coke- but friendly staff. There was also a little shop where you can get a newspaper and snacks.

We will be back next year for 14 nights!