"The hotel is lovely, family-run place that offers you comfort and warmth that most hotels, especially chain ones cannot provide. Direct walk to the beach, chairs and umbrellas in comfortable distance ..."
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About this apartment rental
This seaside hotel is located in the Ammoudara district of Heraklion, only 131 feet from the Blue Flag beach of Ammoudaras. It has a lobby bar with satellite TV and offers guestrooms with sea view and free Wi-Fi.
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9.1Outstanding
(736 Ratings)
"The hotel is lovely, family-run place that offers you comfort and warmth that most hotels, especially chain ones cannot provide. Direct walk to the beach, chairs and umbrellas in comfortable distance ..."
This seaside hotel is located in the Ammoudara district of Heraklion, only 131 feet from the Blue Flag beach of Ammoudaras. It has a lobby bar with satellite TV and offers guestrooms with sea view and free Wi-Fi.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Beachfront or waterfront
Garden
Family friendly
Free parking
Things to know
Additional fees to expect
Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Booking.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Service feeThis helps Booking.com provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.
Customer support
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Ratings and reviews
9.1 / 10.0
Outstanding(736 Ratings)
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8.0 / 10.0
Njce chesp locstikn near town and sea
Perfect location out of town near sea with good bus connection to main town. Nice breakfast although owner changed starting time to 8.30 am while booking i dicated from 8.00 and beeded to be in town at 9.30am
Swimming pool to small for real swimming. Impossibility to have access to room earlier, sltough we were wrll eelvomed and could keave luggage in main hall; coffee machine in room without coffee...
10.0 / 10.0
Cozy small hotel near the sea, worth much more than you pay!
The hotel is lovely, family-run place that offers you comfort and warmth that most hotels, especially chain ones cannot provide. Direct walk to the beach, chairs and umbrellas in comfortable distance from the water. Very much suggesting to stay here! We will come back, for sure.
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10.0 / 10.0
We had a great short stay and George made it very comfortable
Although the general area was an older beach side the motel was impeccably clean and George was a very gracious host. Beach was beautiful. George made sure we were comfortable arranging taxi service for us and drinks and recommending restaurants
Parking
8.0 / 10.0
It was nice, George the host was great
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9.0 / 10.0
We had a suite with a sea view and were treated like VIPs. The ladies serving whatever you wanted even on the private be
The hotel was great but the owner Gorgis, and his small team were excellent.
Our stay wasn’t long enough. All great.
9.0 / 10.0
Lovely hotel, wonderful host, fantastic location
Host was lovely and so helpful, nothing was too much trouble.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful stay
Wonderful hotel, room was clean and comfortable. Had a fridge ! Great pool and food was amazing. Staff where very friendly and helpful
9.0 / 10.0
Welcoming introduction to Crete
George and his family run a well organized team who keep the day to day running of the resort seamlessly. They were very welcoming. The space was simple but very effective. Communication was very clear and timely - important info was exchanged with ease. The room was comfy, effectively air conditioned when the electric key is used. We had a side view balcony overlooking the hills which was fab for watching the beginning of the sunset and early morning shade. The location is priceless! Super close to a very tidy bit of beach with access to their pool when you’d prefer, the photos do the decor justice! The breakfast was super and well stocked. I highly recommend George’s coffee making skills!
The high ceilings in the room made for an echoing effect so the bathroom door closing was loud, once you know how to handle it, it’s totally workable! Because of the electric key shutoff, our fridge showed no signs of life - so didn’t rely on it. A good sign that we loved being outside our room so much that we spent more of our time out than in!
9.0 / 10.0
Perfect Family Vacation Spot
The owner was super accommodating in helping to resolve our room booking issue and allow us to experience a fantastic stay. He was an extremely nice man whose primary goal was hospitality. We had a large group and he helped us acquire two taxis to explore Heraklion city. The kids loved having the pool and beach right there and the beach/pool-side service to order drinks was awesome. There were ample covered chairs on the beach too. Location-wise it was very central to many restaurants and shops in the area. The rooms were also spacious with good beds, a nice shower and fridge to use, and TVs with access to Netflix.
The pool was a little small, which was fine with only a few people there but it crowds quickly with more people. I wish there were more pillows as they were pretty flat. Sheets seemed a bit limited as we were missing a fitted sheet. Breakfast was good but lacked variety.
8.0 / 10.0
Sincery
Room was very clean and personel very helpful and smiling and you will see hotel very cleand and beautiful then expected
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10.0 / 10.0
4 days! Perfect! Thank you very much !
Very friendly staff! Clean, pool, private beach! Good food! We definitely come back and we recommend!
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10.0 / 10.0
If you are visiting Crete definitely choose Emi Seaside!
From the beginning we got detailed instructions via message of how to get to the property from the Heraklion airport. We took a bus which got us directly in front of the hotel building. Everybody in Emi Seaside is very polite and friendly and helpful, especially our host George. We felt very welcome. What is more the hotel is very clean and rooms are comfortable. Outside the building you can find multiple shops, restaurants and car rentals. Would definitely recommend this property!
10.0 / 10.0
The best hotel, if you want relax and enjoy the greek kindness
The hotel owner and the staff, is very friendly, and attentive. The hotel and the pool site is very clean, and modern, everything is comfortable, the beach with the sunbeds is very close. The main street with a lot of shops and restaurants, are very close. You can order good food, drinks or anything you want from the bar. The breakfast is amaizing delicious, and rich.
The smell of towels are not good.
10.0 / 10.0
Great hotel on the beach!
Emi Seaside is a lovely well maintained family run hotel in a great location on the beachfront and close to Heraklion airport. There was a side seaview from the balcony in the room we stayed which was large and spotlessly clean, and the bed was very comfortable with a good shower. There was a very good selection of fresh produce for the breakfast. Thank you again to George and his family&all the friendly and helpful staff for a great stay! We would definitely return again.
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10.0 / 10.0
Have a good memories and would like to come back some day :)
I liked the most location and hospitality of owners. The property has directly entrance to the beach area with its own sun loungers, and it has good connection with local attraction and airport, which are easy to reach by public transport. Especially thanks to owner, he was always helpful and ready to answer any question.
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10.0 / 10.0
This is the perfect place for a vacation — you won’t regret it! We’ve stayed at several hotels near Heraklion and seen m
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The location is perfect — just a 2-minute walk to the hotel’s private sandy beach with free sunbeds. The beach and shoreline are sandy, without rocks or cliffs, and the entrance to the sea is smooth and pleasant — perfect for both adults and children.
There’s also a clean swimming pool on the property that is maintained daily, so the water is always fresh and enjoyable.
The rooms are spacious, freshly renovated, and exceptionally clean. Housekeeping is done every day, which makes the stay even more comfortable. It’s truly a pleasure to relax in such neat and airy rooms. The hotel also has an elevator, which is very convenient, especially for families or older guests.
The staff and owners are incredibly friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with any request. Breakfasts are delicious, made with fresh ingredients and offer a nice variety from day to day.
The hotel has its own restaurant and bar, where you can enjoy tasty and reasonably priced meals. Please note that consuming your own food and drinks is only allowed in the room, or late in the evening when the hotel’s kitchen and bar are closed.
There’s also a bus stop nearby with direct service to Heraklion, and a local shop with the lowest prices in the area (we checked!).
Highly recommended for a comfortable, peaceful, and relaxing vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
A perfect getaway
The staff go above and beyond, the owner really knows how to make hospitality an art form, and the overall vibe and comfort made the whole stay perfect. The facilities were very clean, breakfast was lovely. We simply had no complaints.
1.0 / 10.0
Sorry, NO!
Don't think I've ever had a FINGER WAGGED in my face so many times.
The staff/owners are unfriendly and unaccommodating -
The pool is minuscule, and you're not allowed to splash in the water(!).
I was SHOOED out of the breakfast area for wanting a cup of coffee before leaving for an early flight. Seriously?
The beach is filthy with trash and used condoms scattered around; generally, the area seems depressed and could use some revitalization.
Would not recommend this place.
9.0 / 10.0
Friendly staff & great location
Super lovely family run place. The standard of the room is BETTER than what you pay for. It’s clean, modern and the place is right on the beach and 1 min walk away from the bus stop. From the port or center of Heraklion, it takes 8-10 mins in a taxi and cost about €15-20. There is a lift in the building so you don’t have to drag your suitcase upstairs like in most places on the island
It would be nice to have a full length mirror in the room.
9.0 / 10.0
Very nice and happy with my stay, the staff were amazing and their serves was fast and reliable. The pool is always clea
I liked that the location was so close and easy access to the ocean and pool. The structure was also very unique and pretty. The owner George is so kind and accommodating!
The deck around the pool was very slippery when wet.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay for a relaxing holiday
We loved the proximity to the sea, the cleanliness, the staff, basically everything.
8.0 / 10.0
Very good
Very friendly and helpful staff. Good location right on the beach and with a bus stop outside that takes you directly to town, the airport and Knossos!
9.0 / 10.0
This hotel is very good value for money.
The owner and his family are so kind and helpful. The location is very good and the hotel has its own beach. Furthermore the breakfast is with fresh fruits and veggies. Afternoon snacks are delicious and homemade.
10.0 / 10.0
Exceptional
Everything about the experience was great! Especially the owner George, he does everything possible to make you experience the best it can be.
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9.0 / 10.0
A great value and great staff!
Very friendly and welcoming staff. Rooms are older, but very clean. It’s right at the beach. Our kids loved the small pool. Next to some really great restaurants!
Breakfast doesn’t start until 8:30, which can make it hard for young kids who wake up earlier. Also, I know this is very common in Europe so this is not necessarily directed at just this hotel, but when you remove the key from the magnetic slot to leave your room, the power will shut off - this means the fridge also shuts off and your food will go bad if you are gone all day at the pool/beach.
9.0 / 10.0
Enjoyable stay with extremely friendly owner
The owner is exceptionally helpful and really friendly, made us all really at home. He even helped us formulate our following travel plans by providing great suggestions and info!
The beach and beach-side facilities are also very good
8.0 / 10.0
Great budget location in Iraklion
Before the evaluation some preliminary reservation must be made: we came to EMI Seaside late May, which in this year was a bit cold for Cretan conditions. Also it is important that we came with our "own" rent car and we wanted to have mobility and not reside in the center of the town, rather pretty close to the main route allowing us to undertake excursions far from Iraklion.
Taking into account the above mentioned information we must say we were very glad with the location, west of the center or Iraklion. Nearby there is a power station with high chimneys but it didn't spoil the landscape, dominated by high mountains and its sharp ridges on the closer background as well as on the horizon. EMI Seaside is a nice little building stretched along the narrow landplot from the main road to the beach. Part of this beach is dedicated to residents of this little hotel run by very friendly, very kind people. We were looking for budget options, and therefore we assess the room by such a standard: it had everything we needed, bed was large and comfortable, perhaps therefore cramped up in one end of the room. But it definitely did not have any impact on felt comfort of our stay.
Very decent breakfasts were taken in the main hall with open view towards the sea and the open vicinity. Looking towards the sea you may see small pool, clean and well maintained, accompanied by places to sit and rest under the sun, with very nice arrangement. To go to the beach you'll have to pass through wooden clad narrow (ca. 1,5 m, so not so bad) trottoire, where you find sunbeds, tables, and umbrellas, making your stay on the beach more pleasant.
This is relative - on one of adjacent parcels there is a ruined building (not related to EMI Seaside). It looks like raiders hideout from the Fallout computer game. Who can resist such an attraction! We were amazed and went to look closer. Awesome (but people with more traditional aesthetic views won't like it, perhaps).
Nothing was particularly annoying or uncomfortable. However, for this review to be balanced and informative, some remarks are given below.
First of all, when you arrive by car, do not use extremely narrow internal access road to EMI Seaside, park your car by the main road and go on foot - very kind owner will show you the place to park your car, which is not on the same piece of land, but very close, literally few meters away.
Second, for handicapped persons the access may be quite complicated, because you'll have problems with main entrance. This is to be overcome by entering from common room (where breakfast is served). The building is equipped with the elevator, but some corridors have strange thresholds.
Third, sometimes you'll find heating pipes protruding from the ground, pretty close to the bed.
However, be fair, this is no 5 star hotel, and for the price it is not only very decent, but very, very good! Friendliness of owners is also great, and it is quite important to have kind and helpful host, isn't it?
9.0 / 10.0
Superb
Breakfast was basic but good, kind staff, clean room, nice neighbourhood and best of all next to the beach.
Pool
10.0 / 10.0
Exceptional
George was super friendly and very helpful all the time, the communication with him by messages and phone was outstanding even though we arrived at midnight.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was perfect, cleaning service in hotel everyday, good quality breakfast and nice, kind owners
Cleaning every day, very nice owners, good quality breakfast
8.0 / 10.0
Basic hotel, not fancy, but ok
The owner of the hotel was very polite and helpful. The hotel was clean and basic. Breakfast was good, coffee, bacon, eggs, fruits, juice, cheese etc. Beach was ok. Airport bus was easy to take, just opposite the hotel. Overall it was ok for two nights stay.
The location was not so nice, abandent buildings close by, but it was easy to get to the center by bus.
10.0 / 10.0
Exceptional
Cleaned and cordial staff; great position, on the sea!
Great wifi, perfect for smart working. We worked remotely on our personal computer perfectly
8.0 / 10.0
Very good
The People, the owner was very friendly
FAQs
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Emi Seaside. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Emi Seaside. Enjoy the water!
Is Emi Seaside pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Emi Seaside?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.
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