We arrived at Heraklion expecting to go to the Cosman hotel, but on arrival were told that it had closed for the winter and we were now staying at the Kamari. As the week progressed we got to know the family, mainly Soula who was always there with a smile at breakfast. We got Momma up dancing one night and she was so lovely, she gave us a leaving gift. The rooms were basic, but hey, what do you need, just a place to sleep and shower. The pool was lovely as were the surrounding olive groves. The walk to the beach wasn't far, though not recommended for the elderly or infirm. The family made it for us. Monika was great behind the bar too. We had a great budget holiday thanks to our diversion to the Kamari.

We have stayed at this hotel three times in the past 2 years - twice last year within six weeks!!!

We love it, Sula and Jordan and their Mum are lovely and make you very welcome.

I agree that the rooms are not 100% but I must say that we found them well cleaned and did not have a problem with that issue at all. The shower is a sort of olden day wet room but, hey when in Rome etc!

We just went to get away from the stress of life here and it was ideal - OK the planes come over and you can faintly hear the traffic noise but that was fine with us.

After sitting around the pool all day doing nothing the 15/20 minute walk down to the main street is welcome - a taxi down will cost you next to nothing.

We took my brother in law and his wife with us this summer and they also loved the place for what it was.

We have a week spare next week and we are thinking of returning, so that shows how much we like it.

Jan

The Kamari Hotel in Kokkini Hani, Crete, is a lovely little hotel. It's a small little place (probably about 30 rooms, if that) and it's run by a friendly family who are very accommadating. I have to say it's a bit of a walk to the beach but the pool at this hotel is so nice that you don't really need to trek to the beach everyday.

The rooms in this hotel are small and could do with being updated and cleaned on a more regular basis but overall they are fine.

The breakfast is adaquate - cheese, bread, ham, eggs, cereal, tea and coffee every morning and you could pay extra for a cooked breakfast but we found that there really is no need.

There is a massive lounge area, which came in handy for a snooze when our flight wasn't leaving until 2am!

Overall, I would recommend this hotel but do watch how clean the rooms should be and ask for extra cleaning, if need be.