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Akrotiri, Stavros, Crete, Greece
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Kavos Hotel
Ranked #1 of 10 hotels in Stavros
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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Jacksonville, Florida
1 review
“Beautiful modern accommodation in a gorgeous setting”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2010

The Kavos Beach Hotel is a wonderful find that we had the pleasure of staying with my immediate family of 8 (4 girls ages 17 - 31, 2 brothers age 22 and 26, currently living in Souda and our 2 parents age 53 and 58). This northern part of the Akrotiri is a beautiful location and oasis for those seeking calm, beauty and proximity to a fun village to travel to (Chania). The hotel was surprisingly well designed and styled with modern layout, ample private terraces and balconies, beautiful landscaping and a nice kitchenette for self catering. The landscaping really enhances the area and is so well thought out - it gives the grounds a lush resort-like quality that is wonderful. Kudos to the architect! The bathrooms are the highlight and offer a luxurious amount of space compared to the typical bathroom size you will find throughout Greece and Europe. The pool is saltwater (no, not saline, saltwater) and is of ample size. The swimming in front of the hotel is great, but with proper shoes to get through the rocks. Better beaches are to the west (Kalathas) and east (Stavros) and a car is needed. The sunset is spectacular! And the sunrise as well as the hotel sits on a slight point and you have a 180 degree east-west view. The town of Chania is about a 15-20 minute drive west and is well worth it - such a gorgeous town with fun restaurants, bars, shopping and architecture.

Here are my critiques of the hotel which would be quite easy to fix:
- the beds are THE MOST uncomfortable beds we have ever stayed in. I like a firm bed, but this is extreme. The most strange part is that they do not give you a blanket, only a starchy sheet. When we asked for blankets, they told us they had none. I am not joking when I say that several of us slept outside on the beach loungers, in our rooms with our clothes and scarves covering us or witnessed more than our share of sunrises because we could not sleep. The only saving grace was my brother lives nearby and we went to his house to gather blankets and more sufficient pillows. The air conditioning works very well however!
- there is no soap or shampoo provided in the bathroom
- no pool towels provided
- breakfast not included in the room rate, not even coffee which was odd compared to the other hotels we have stayed in in Crete (much lesser hotels even) that provided even the modest toast and jellies with a coffee
- the service in the snackbar is not really service. It is more like a snack bar you would in a country club. A huge improvement would be to have a real taverna with a full menu as the location is perfect for it! Hopefully they will consider that for the future as we will definitely be coming back!

All in all, we fully recommend this hotel and would love to come back. With a few tweaks to some simple details, they will go from 4 1/2 star to 5 in our book.

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Bucharest
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“One of my best acomodtion”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2010

At a very moderate price (reservation was made 6 month before, true) we had the pleasure to enjoy a modrn, quiet, perfectly locate hotel (on the sea side, 13 km from Chania).
We enjoyed pool, fantastic view, the good nature of owner ,his father, his staff. We made a lot of trips covering half Crete . One reviewer actually described better all that.
I slept on the veranda. Anything we asked was in their reach.
It is not fancy. But it is warm and quiet

  • Stayed September 2009, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Athens, Greece
2 reviews
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“hidden treasure close to Chania, great value for money!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2010

This is a beautiful boutique hotel we'll always looking forward to go back. Even though the great sea views, tranquility and spacious clean rooms are top value, the best part of the hotel is the owner, a great example of greek hospitality. Don't forget to drink his father's home-made tsikoudia!

  • Stayed May 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“The perfect location to relax”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2009

Excellent hotel with really comfy rooms and great views. Really a great place to relax and enjoy the amazing scenery. A bit far from Chania but close to small, charming, villages with lovely beaches and great food. The owners were absolutely brilliant and very friendly.

  • Stayed June 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Athens, Greece
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
“A small piece of Paradise!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2009
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Excellent, beautiful, clean, quiet hotel! Just about 12 km outside Chania you can find a small piece of Paradise. Almost isolated from the main road in Akrotiri ,neighboring only with two other hotels, these studios are absolutely perfect for those seeking relaxation.
Beautiful clean rooms with small kitchen, fantastic bathroom and above all a breathtaking view! As many people in Chania say the Akrotiri sunset is the second best sunset in Greece after the world famous sunset of Santorini. And i think they are right! From our balcony [room No 19]we had a view of the sea in 180o. In front of the room a beautiful garden then grass then the swimming pool and then the sea! Perfection!!! The problem is that is very difficult to swim in the sea in front of the hotel as it has volcanic rocks. But they are so many beautiful beaches in the vicinity so maybe its not a problem after all. Of course car is a must.
The swimming pool of the hotel is very good [with fresh sea water] but not so big.
In the vicinity someone can find the beautiful beaches of Stavros and Kalathas and a small but so nice beach in front of the Hotel Zorbas close to the Kavos hotel. There you can find a fantastic restaurant called "Thanassis". All along the road to Chania there are nice cheap taverns as "Irini", "Xarama" and others who serve delicious Cretan food in very reasonable prices.
If somebody wants to cook inside the studios, there are many super markets in the villages near the hotel and mini markets in the village of Stavros where the Kavos hotel actually belongs.
All the Chania area is magic. The old city, the Venetian Port, the Gorges, beaches like Falasarna and Elafonisi. The Cretan land is blessed by the Greek Gods. So beautiful seas but so beautiful mountains too. Visit and explore this land and you will be amazed!
I strongly recommend this hotel to all the people who want to add some magic in their life!

  • Stayed June 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Akrotiri, Stavros, Crete, Greece
Price range (per night):* INR2,852 - 6,431

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