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Plakias => Where to stay => Topic started by: wanderer on June 20, 2013, 02:08:48 PM

Title: Good hotels?
Post by: wanderer on June 20, 2013, 02:08:48 PM
Hi there,
we are planning a trip to Crete in September and would like to have some suggestions of good medium-budget hotels/rooms for two people.

We do not need luxury in the hotel, but would like a good bed and breakfast so to speak...
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: Voloudakis on June 20, 2013, 02:41:46 PM
The Gio-Ma on the seafront is good as are the Skinos just outside on the Souda road. Do a search on booking.com and type Plakias and you will get a lot of results. Look here too
http://www.plakias-filoxenia.gr/rentaroom1.htm (http://www.plakias-filoxenia.gr/rentaroom1.htm)
On the rocks has a few rooms and in a good position and does breakfast. The Stella studios are good and close to most of the village.
We usually just have Honey and Yoghurt for breakfast with some fruit, then go and grab a coffee or Frappé. Many places do breakfast. I really hope no one starts offering full English.
I find that is where the rot starts. Opinionated, me? never  ;)
I am sure the regulars on the forum can help you with more recommendations.
Welcome to the Forums.
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Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: Mike from Sussex on June 20, 2013, 02:59:23 PM
Hi there,
we are planning a trip to Crete in September and would like to have some suggestions of good medium-budget hotels/rooms for two people.

We do not need luxury in the hotel, but would like a good bed and breakfast so to speak...

We havn't been to Plakias in a couple of years, so not wholly up to date, but suggest you look through the reviews under the Articles button, which cover a fair few places.

Have a god holiday.
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: Hugo V on June 20, 2013, 09:01:28 PM
Most apartments come with small kitchen facilities (enough to prepare breakfast).  However, we have had breakfasts in the Livicon and in Ostraco and were very happy with the breakfast choices, the quality and the prices.  And they both have beautiful views.
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: Bertie on June 22, 2013, 09:12:47 AM
Do you want specifically an hotel? In my opinion you're better off renting a room in the village centre. Unless you choose Alianthos Garden the hotels have little more to offer.
Some rooms have cooking facilities but you're surrounded by cafes, shops and tavernas.
I'd recommend a room at the back of the village because it's quieter but still only on minute's walk to the centre.
I recommend Aphrodite and Stella which both have a very loyal following. Breakfast is provided at both.
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: PhilR on June 23, 2013, 09:27:58 AM
We've always stayed at The Lamon Hotel (B&B)
Situated in the centre & close to all bars / resaturants etc.
We've always booked 'a seaview room' - superb views
The daily rate includes breakfast and rooms cleaned daily. Staff are very friendly.
Rooms are 'basic' but comfortable and clean. (all have fridge but other, larger rooms, have cooking equipment)
We'll be there in a few days times - can't wait!
- just hope the wind has gone on holiday.....
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: JackieatUrbanAgenda on June 23, 2013, 12:46:51 PM
I was going to suggest the Lamon...several friends have stayed there and loved it. I would also recommend the Livikon almost next door (they have a great reputation for breakfasts and they do great cocktails and ice creams)...plus the usual apartments (such as Kosta Chrysoulas) and the Dora just up the road from the Ostraca bar. They would all meet your requirements and Im sure you'd have a great time wherever you choose.
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: Steve Jones on June 23, 2013, 05:52:08 PM
Would put in a good word for Markos and Evie at Stella Apartments. Generous, continental style breakfast and very clean simple rooms with a/c.

It will be our 7th stay at stella this july and it has always been a joy to be there.
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: John R on June 23, 2013, 06:06:15 PM
I second the above re Stella big time - been staying there for the last 15 years
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: Barny on June 23, 2013, 07:51:17 PM
I will be at Stella on August 2nd!!
    Barny.
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: Richard on June 23, 2013, 09:58:10 PM
Stayed at Stella in 2003, haven't been back since but not for negative reasons, just chose to do things differently. Very good breakfast, rooms fine, nice people too. Would be happyto stay there again.
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: Regulars since 1992 on June 24, 2013, 08:14:57 AM
Stella's very much gets our vote. Stayed there most years since the earlier '90s, which says it all. Run by a lovely family and they deserve as many bookings as possible. Once visited, I expect you will return.
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: ireneandian on June 24, 2013, 10:44:24 AM
Stellas is our favourite place to stay. comfortable, very clean and a very welcoming family. Have stayed ther many times.
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: LESANDCHRIS on June 25, 2013, 02:05:27 PM
Yes agree with the above stayed at Stella's many times and feel we are returning to our greek family.  We have made life long friends with fellow Stella pensioners. 
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: Noopsy on June 27, 2013, 08:14:32 PM
Enough of this Stella plugging!   ;D  I would recommend Morpheas: a great place to stay.  They don't serve meals but the Livicon is right next door for breakfast.

Νούψη
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: Voloudakis on June 28, 2013, 07:25:09 AM
Morpheas good and Livicon next door. All one family Sisters and Brothers-in-law.
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: covboy on July 02, 2013, 09:02:26 AM
My wife and I are currently staying at Manolis Apartments. Great location and has a pool. We are in the new block which has spacious rooms with simple but adequate cooking facilities. The prices in the restaurants in Plakias are a bit of a rip off so we eat in most nights and then go out for a drink. And there are other young people staying (we are in our early thirties). Good fun. Irene and Manolis are very friendly and so are their kids. We booked here because it rated highly on Tripadvisor. We are glad we are not staying at Morpheas, Livicon or the Lamon. They have great views out to sea and are probably OK early in the season but they are right on the main road and must be very hot and noisy in July and August.
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: Mike G on July 02, 2013, 01:40:05 PM
The prices in the restaurants in Plakias are a bit of a rip off so we eat in most nights and then go out for a drink.
In my experience the tavernas in Plakias are some of the cheapest I have come across in Greece, the quality of food is high, and they are good value. Recent posts have highlighted the fact that most of us have our favourites and there is no one that is favoured by all.

The price of basic staple foods in the supermarkets is high and with the exception of alcohol many things are more expensive than in the UK. Although I occasionally come across other holidaymakers like Covboy who prefer to eat in I think they are a small minority. Each to their own though.

I hope you continue to enjoy your holiday.

Mike
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: Daniel on July 02, 2013, 03:52:38 PM
My thoughts exactly, Mike.

A shared starter, 2 mains and 1 litre of wine NEVER cost us more than 30 euros, even with a tip.
And we have yet to leave any tavern in Plakias feeling hungry.

We have travelled widely to very many Greek resorts, island and mainland, but Plakias is by far the most reasonably priced place we have found.

But taking the cost from the equation, surely a major part of the Greek holiday experience is a glass of wine on the balcony with some olives and maybe a little feta, after the beach and a shower and watch the sun go down over the dragons head ?
And then to and evening meal at any one of (for us) 6 places and to sit and people watch as we finish the wine.
Often the end of a perfect holiday day.
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: covboy on July 02, 2013, 04:27:02 PM
My thoughts exactly, Mike.

A shared starter, 2 mains and 1 litre of wine NEVER cost us more than 30 euros, even with a tip.
And we have yet to leave any tavern in Plakias feeling hungry.

We have travelled widely to very many Greek resorts, island and mainland, but Plakias is by far the most reasonably priced place we have found.


My wife and I hired a car today and went to Margarites because we are interested in ceramics. We had an excellent lunch for two in the little square under a beautiful shady tree. Total price for two was 14 Euros.
I guess if you live in London or the SE then 30 Euros may seem a snip. But for those of us who live in the real world and have a mortgage 30 Euros for an indifferent, samey meal is a rip off.
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: Roy B on July 02, 2013, 04:57:00 PM
Eating out is important to me and I agree that we have plenty of choice in Plakias. We will be there again in 2 weeks, visiting our favourite tavernas. Balcony, swimming pool ideally, wine, olives, music (headphones) and conversation - key elements before going out. Yes please.

But I recognise that not everyone, particularly families, can afford to eat out every evening. Each to their own. Enjoy Plakias.
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: draper10 on July 02, 2013, 06:52:12 PM
Have to say that despite not living in the SE of England, I've never found the meals in Plakias expensive. Some are better than others, and it's not always the most expensive which are the best. Had a couple of beautiful lunches at Delfini in Souda which were around 15euros for two with drinks. And we have in the past cooked in the apartment from time to time.
'A Bar' in Plakias, however, charged me 15euros for 2 coffees and 2 Metaxas, which we bought the following in night in Costas Chrysoula for 9. Now THAT was a rip off. Went back once more to check it hadn't been a mistake on my or their part............ it wasn't. Hell of a price for a comfy seat!!
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: Noopsy on July 02, 2013, 07:12:48 PM
We are glad we are not staying at Morpheas... They have great views out to sea and are probably OK early in the season but they are right on the main road and must be very hot and noisy in July and August.
I don't agree.  I am a light sleeper, but the sounds coming from the main road have never bothered me.  And if it gets too hot, then there's always the air conditioning to nudge the temperature down to a more comfortable level.

Noopsy 
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: covboy on July 03, 2013, 06:21:41 AM
Have to say that despite not living in the SE of England, I've never found the meals in Plakias expensive. Some are better than others, and it's not always the most expensive which are the best. Had a couple of beautiful lunches at Delfini in Souda which were around 15euros for two with drinks. And we have in the past cooked in the apartment from time to time.
'A Bar' in Plakias, however, charged me 15euros for 2 coffees and 2 Metaxas, which we bought the following in night in Costas Chrysoula for 9. Now THAT was a rip off. Went back once more to check it hadn't been a mistake on my or their part............ it wasn't. Hell of a price for a comfy seat!!

Thank you draper10 for the information about Delfini. We will try it out for lunch one day. But about Plakias being expensive.....

My wife went to one of the bars along the front with a friend and they were charged 12 Euros for two ice cream sundaes. As you say - Hell of a price for a comfy seat!!
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: charliej on July 07, 2013, 01:11:40 PM
I'm coming out (I should rephrase that!) next Tuesday (16th) for two weeks. Staying at Irida week one and Skinos week two and both look and sound great! Last year I stayed at Thetis which I loved and Anna apartments (very modern and comfortable). I've also stayed in Kosta Chrysoulla which met my needs perfectly! Friends have stayed in a variety of places and generally the feedback is pretty good wherever you stay!
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: Plakias Lover on August 02, 2013, 10:06:11 AM
Hi All
I am new to the forum but have been an avid reader for years and finally plucked up the courage to post!
We have been going to Plakias for at least 15 years, originally with Olympic staying in Costsa Chrysoula, but for at least the last 10 years we have gone under our own steam and  stay at HORIZON BEACH HOTEL just "round the corner" towards Souda
I can not rate it highly enough, the views are fantastic, the rooms are big and spotlessly clean and the breakfast is served on a beautiful garden terrace.
Just got back on 20th July and can't wait till next year!
Yamass
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: thetravelor on October 29, 2013, 04:35:06 PM
good topic, I'm going next January so I am also looking for a nice hotel :)
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: thetravelor on January 09, 2014, 04:35:44 PM
see a lot of positive reactions about Stella! maybe trying that one next time ;)
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: Steve Jones on January 09, 2014, 08:38:14 PM
Re: Stella. I would be surprised if you weren't happy after staying there.

Markos and Evie are lovely people and great hosts.
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: John R on January 10, 2014, 08:32:07 AM
I will second that remark about Stella big time

John
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: Richard on March 16, 2014, 06:12:18 PM
Skinos is also a good choice in our experience, lovely views as it is on the Souda road just outside the village and literally yards from the sea. No breakfast but a couple of places that do breakfast literally a two minute walk along the road.

Manolis and family, who run the place, are very nice people. Rooms are clean and airy, and the new apartment on the second floor is fantastic. Essentially, it is on the roof and so almost the size of the entire floor below it and has views right across the bay to both headlands. I could almost have spent the entire holiday there. Back in May!
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: triton on March 22, 2014, 07:58:38 AM
We stay at the Labyrinth Studios, the owners are lovely.
Nice quiet place with a pool, it's self catering but we like to eat out and socialise in the Tavernas.
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: PhilR on March 25, 2014, 07:21:48 PM
It's back to The Lamon for us - been going there for last 3 years or so
Great location (across the road from the beach), comfortable rooms, pool, great owners and staff, good food and all at a reasonable price
Back there in June!
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: spottttttt on March 29, 2014, 09:28:48 AM
We always stay at,I'm not saying, it may get two popular, but its very reasonable with unbeatable views of Plakias Bay, paradise!!
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: Richard on March 29, 2014, 05:08:52 PM
That is a bit cryptic. Give us a clue!
Title: Re: Good hotels?
Post by: bwian on May 23, 2015, 11:14:54 AM
Anyone stayed at the Panorama, above the town? Looks OK and has a pool..?