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18 years 7 months ago
Came back from the Koni village after an excellent holiday.
Rooms are very spacious and clean with most having fantastic sea and mountain views.
Location is just behind a busy main road, which is best crossed opposite the cactus hotel.
Swimming pool and bar area are very nice with a good menu for lunch and evening meals also occasional theme
nights.
Hotel staff are very friendly.
The hotel is on an incline but is not as bad as it looks.
Really enjoyed our stay here and will be coming back
Remember your mossie spray.
Rooms are very spacious and clean with most having fantastic sea and mountain views.
Location is just behind a busy main road, which is best crossed opposite the cactus hotel.
Swimming pool and bar area are very nice with a good menu for lunch and evening meals also occasional theme
nights.
Hotel staff are very friendly.
The hotel is on an incline but is not as bad as it looks.
Really enjoyed our stay here and will be coming back
Remember your mossie spray.
Travel operator: direct holidays
Recommended
18 years 7 months ago
I stayed at this hotel in May with a friend. The rooms are very basic and I had to ask to have my mattress changed as the springs were poking through!
I asked the rep to sort it but she didn't bother however the hotel were quite good about it. We had a super room overlooking the sea and pool.
I don't think you could really self cater there as there are only two rings and a fridge. We only got a kettle the night before we left. We ate at the hotel once but it was not too good but there are loads of restaurants in Stalis which are very good.
The pool area was lovely and although it said the pool was not heated it did not seem cold and I used a lot as the temp was nearly 30 degrees.
Don't use the rep for a trip to Knossos as it only costs 9 euros all told on the two buses and is so easy to get around.
Do buy a phone card from the rep as they are really good value for 10 euros and last longer than the ones you buy in Britain.
It is quite a walk to the beach and the town and at the end of the week you know about it! But the road is not too bad and can be crossed quite easily.
The whole place is spotless and the staff are very helpful. The prices in the shop are 1 or 2 euros dearer than in the town but worth it not to carry stuff up the hill.
If you have children and pushchairs and a lot of stuff to carry back and forth to the beach be aware of the walk. I saw a lot of very tired Dads trudging up the hill!
I would stay there again but maybe further into the season when the hotel puts on some entertainment. the photos of the Cretan night looked good but it was not on when we were there.
I asked the rep to sort it but she didn't bother however the hotel were quite good about it. We had a super room overlooking the sea and pool.
I don't think you could really self cater there as there are only two rings and a fridge. We only got a kettle the night before we left. We ate at the hotel once but it was not too good but there are loads of restaurants in Stalis which are very good.
The pool area was lovely and although it said the pool was not heated it did not seem cold and I used a lot as the temp was nearly 30 degrees.
Don't use the rep for a trip to Knossos as it only costs 9 euros all told on the two buses and is so easy to get around.
Do buy a phone card from the rep as they are really good value for 10 euros and last longer than the ones you buy in Britain.
It is quite a walk to the beach and the town and at the end of the week you know about it! But the road is not too bad and can be crossed quite easily.
The whole place is spotless and the staff are very helpful. The prices in the shop are 1 or 2 euros dearer than in the town but worth it not to carry stuff up the hill.
If you have children and pushchairs and a lot of stuff to carry back and forth to the beach be aware of the walk. I saw a lot of very tired Dads trudging up the hill!
I would stay there again but maybe further into the season when the hotel puts on some entertainment. the photos of the Cretan night looked good but it was not on when we were there.
Travel operator: Direct Holidays
Recommended
19 years 3 months ago
The Koni village apartments are excellent and we would definately return.
The staff were very friendly especially Petros who worked on the pool bar. There is a slight incline to the apartments which would not be recommended for people with walking difficulties.
The beach & bars were about a 15mins walk.
The staff were very friendly especially Petros who worked on the pool bar. There is a slight incline to the apartments which would not be recommended for people with walking difficulties.
The beach & bars were about a 15mins walk.
Travel operator: direct holidays
Recommended
19 years 4 months ago
The location of Koni village was excellent there was a bar in the resort which we visited every night for a drink.
The beach was nearby but the way we crossed was by the Catcus Beach where there is some steps to walk down.
The greeks are very friendly and as were the staff.
I was very upset about flying back to Manchester , I would definitely like to go again it is the best place Ive been in my life!!!!!!!!!!
The beach was nearby but the way we crossed was by the Catcus Beach where there is some steps to walk down.
The greeks are very friendly and as were the staff.
I was very upset about flying back to Manchester , I would definitely like to go again it is the best place Ive been in my life!!!!!!!!!!
Travel operator: direct holidays
Recommended
19 years 5 months ago
OK let's get it straight out of the way immediately. This was a cheap holiday, and the only reason I can think of for this was THE HILL.
We managed ok for the fortnight with an apartment on the block above/behind the restaurant but this is definetly not the place for those with walking difficulties. For anyone that is fit enough if you can get a holiday here for the kind of price that we paid, snatch their hands off.
Studio was large and spacious, the bathroom was fabulous being fully fitted with bath and shower (and full shower curtain and bath mats etc)- not our experience of a normal Greek island apartment bathroom.
Satellite TV with Sky News is free (we were able to keep up with all the bad news while we were away). The usual standard of kitchen stuff was available (but no toaster) but with the abundance of marvellous restaurants available nearby we used nothing but the fridge.
Safety Deposit Box was 20
We managed ok for the fortnight with an apartment on the block above/behind the restaurant but this is definetly not the place for those with walking difficulties. For anyone that is fit enough if you can get a holiday here for the kind of price that we paid, snatch their hands off.
Studio was large and spacious, the bathroom was fabulous being fully fitted with bath and shower (and full shower curtain and bath mats etc)- not our experience of a normal Greek island apartment bathroom.
Satellite TV with Sky News is free (we were able to keep up with all the bad news while we were away). The usual standard of kitchen stuff was available (but no toaster) but with the abundance of marvellous restaurants available nearby we used nothing but the fridge.
Safety Deposit Box was 20
Travel operator: Direct Holidays
Recommended
19 years 5 months ago
I have to say that never having been to the Koni village before, I was more than impressed.
The hill is not as bad as people say. Walking up or down takes one or two minutes.
The feeling was one of being with Club Med on the cheaper side. The grounds are well kept and very clean.
Staff are more than obliging and friendly.
Air conditioning was essential and not expensive at 55 euro for the week. Hospital bills and heatstroke cost more.
What I liked most was the peace and quiet we had at night regardless of the young people who stayed there and seemed accommodating in this regard. No problems really at all.
Food maybe not that hectic but we ate out anyway. Entertainment, the same. But no matter.
People go on about the main road. Only a problem if you dither this way and that. Just cross the thing like anyone else. Do we complain about it at home. Funny that????
I have to say we had a fab time and would have no problem recommending to family and friends alike. Even recommend it to the pope too if he wants to stay. Great place. Definitely will return. No question.
Everything available in Stalis, Malia and Hersonnisis all nearby.
Definitely recommend getting a quad. Beats walking in that heat and 85 euro Sunday to Thursday night, all inclusive. Can
The hill is not as bad as people say. Walking up or down takes one or two minutes.
The feeling was one of being with Club Med on the cheaper side. The grounds are well kept and very clean.
Staff are more than obliging and friendly.
Air conditioning was essential and not expensive at 55 euro for the week. Hospital bills and heatstroke cost more.
What I liked most was the peace and quiet we had at night regardless of the young people who stayed there and seemed accommodating in this regard. No problems really at all.
Food maybe not that hectic but we ate out anyway. Entertainment, the same. But no matter.
People go on about the main road. Only a problem if you dither this way and that. Just cross the thing like anyone else. Do we complain about it at home. Funny that????
I have to say we had a fab time and would have no problem recommending to family and friends alike. Even recommend it to the pope too if he wants to stay. Great place. Definitely will return. No question.
Everything available in Stalis, Malia and Hersonnisis all nearby.
Definitely recommend getting a quad. Beats walking in that heat and 85 euro Sunday to Thursday night, all inclusive. Can
Travel operator: go hop
Recommended
19 years 6 months ago
The hotel was gorgeous with very good swimming pools and other facilities like pool tables, tennis court and arcade games for kids.
The only downside to this hotel was the location as it was a bit isolated and the taxis were a bit expensive so you really need to be prepared for a walk.
The hills aren't as bad as what they are made out to be, however I wouldn't suggest it to people with walking difficulties.
Overall I had a fantastic stay at this hotel.
The only downside to this hotel was the location as it was a bit isolated and the taxis were a bit expensive so you really need to be prepared for a walk.
The hills aren't as bad as what they are made out to be, however I wouldn't suggest it to people with walking difficulties.
Overall I had a fantastic stay at this hotel.
Travel operator: Direct Holidays
Recommended
19 years 6 months ago
We have just returned from the Koni and can not wait to go again. As a family who travel abroad a couple of times a year we all agreed this was the best place we have ever been.
It is about a 15 min walk into Stalis and it is built on a hill, so maybe not suitable for everyone. A very clean, safe and friendly hotel.
We had a perfect holiday, two lovely pools and stunning views over the sea of Crete. Very quiet and totally relaxing, our idea of a great holiday............tip paragliding in Stalis is absolutely fantastic.
It is about a 15 min walk into Stalis and it is built on a hill, so maybe not suitable for everyone. A very clean, safe and friendly hotel.
We had a perfect holiday, two lovely pools and stunning views over the sea of Crete. Very quiet and totally relaxing, our idea of a great holiday............tip paragliding in Stalis is absolutely fantastic.
Travel operator: direct holidays
Recommended
19 years 6 months ago
Stayed at Koni village about 3 years ago, returned because it was a clean and friendly complex. We stayed in the modern bit on both occasions, lovely sea view from the studio balcony.
It is about 10 minutes walk to the centre of Stalis, although this feels like an hour in the heat!!
We had a problem with groups of young girls and boys this time, jumping in the pool at 4am. The only solution was to close the balcony doors (double glazed) then we needed to buy the air conditioning, but a least we slept okay. We feel if the Koni and Direct holidays do not address this problem by security patrol or 24hr reception it will lose its appeal to couples and families, which would be a shame as it is the best accommodation we have stayed in Greece.
Koni Village is situated on a very steep incline, but you get used to it, just think of your toned legs by the end of your holiday!!!
It is about 10 minutes walk to the centre of Stalis, although this feels like an hour in the heat!!
We had a problem with groups of young girls and boys this time, jumping in the pool at 4am. The only solution was to close the balcony doors (double glazed) then we needed to buy the air conditioning, but a least we slept okay. We feel if the Koni and Direct holidays do not address this problem by security patrol or 24hr reception it will lose its appeal to couples and families, which would be a shame as it is the best accommodation we have stayed in Greece.
Koni Village is situated on a very steep incline, but you get used to it, just think of your toned legs by the end of your holiday!!!
Travel operator: direct holidays
Recommended
19 years 6 months ago
My husband and I loved the Koni, it was spotless and the staff where lovely. Could not fault anything apart from the climb which was probably a good thing as kept the weight off. Better than some hotels I we visited and will return again in the near future.
Travel operator: Direct Holidays
Recommended
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