Euphoria Resort - All Inclusive

“Almost perfect week’s break for half term”

I’ve tried to come up with negatives and I’m struggling! The location is great, right on the beach in a quiet location. We walked down the beach to the nearby village where there are a couple of cafes and restaurants on a pretty marina twice, and also looked up a couple of 1-2 hour local walks for… more

I’ve tried to come up with negatives and I’m struggling! The location is great, right on the beach in a quiet location. We walked down the beach to the nearby village where there are a couple of cafes and restaurants on a pretty marina twice, and also looked up a couple of 1-2 hour local walks for other days. And it’s a 35 minute bus ride at €3 per person into Chania, which is simply stunning for a 1/2 day visit. We didn’t go in the sea as I’m not a beach person, but it is literally at the end of the swimming pool and overlooked by a couple of the restaurants. We sat by the pool mostly and also used the spa and gym, both of which are well-equipped and we were able to use daily due to the resort being quiet in October. On to food and drinks - the inclusive cocktail menu is extensive and the wine in the restaurants the best we’ve ever had in an all inclusive. Normally the red wine is like vinegar and I stick to rose, but here they were each night giving us full bottles of different local wines to try. There’s also a vitamin bar by the pool which was great post workout. The really enjoyed the food. A good range every night and I struggled most times to know what to pick. I’m not a meat eater but there were always vegetarian options while the rest of my family devoured the meat! When we checked in, we were told the whole hotel was closing the day we were checking out and that the a la carte restaurants were closing gradually. This initially worried us and it did get incredibly quiet as the week progressed and no new people arrived to replace those leaving. However, the hotel handled it really well and I don’t agree with other reviews on this. We were given a visit to each restaurant before they closed, so 3 a la carte meals in a week, and once they were closed, the hotel served 3 a la carte option in addition to the buffet in the main restaurant. My sons were very happy to have a freshly cooked steak 3 nights in a row! The staff also remained upbeat, helpful and eager to please despite probably being totally knackered at this stage in the season. If we went back to Crete, I’d be happy to stay here again.

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“Perfect holiday”

I often read reviews before going on holiday to get a sense of what to expect, and honestly, I don’t understand the bad reviews about Euphoria Hotel at all, our experience was excellent. We arrived late at night and we were welcomed by the friendly staff. They even offered us the option to have d… more

I often read reviews before going on holiday to get a sense of what to expect, and honestly, I don’t understand the bad reviews about Euphoria Hotel at all, our experience was excellent. We arrived late at night and we were welcomed by the friendly staff. They even offered us the option to have dinner straight away since we arrived just before the restaurant was closing, which was a lovely touch. Our room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The hotel itself is large, surrounded by beautiful, well maintained grounds. The water park is fantastic for children, my son had so much fun, Plus, he could help himself to ice cream and drinks whenever he wanted, which was a big hit. The hotel also has a gym with plenty of equipment and strong WiFi throughout. The Gym is always quiet in the morning around 09:00 but very busy in the afternoon.I’m vegetarian and quite a fussy eater, but I was really happy with the food. There was plenty of variety, everything was clearly labelled. Yes, the beach is a pebble beach, but it’s still beautiful and perfect for a nice walk along the shore. I’ve also used the spa a few times and had some massages, which I totally enjoyed and would highly recommend. One area for improvement would be the main pool bar, it would be great to have the same self service option as the water park, as it makes things much easier and more convenient for guests. Also, a note regarding the lifeguards: we noticed that some of them seemed distracted and spent a lot of time on their phones with their heads down. This was a bit concerning, as lifeguards should be attentive at all times, especially around children. The girls were amazing and massive credit to the hotel. Overall, we had a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend Euphoria Hotel to anyone visiting Crete. We’ll absolutely be returning!

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