Havania Beach, Agios Nikolaos, Greece | (888) 635-3814
Peaceful
village-style setting and pretty gardens
Free parking
and free bike rentals
Children's outdoor play
area (shared with another hotel)
Good-sized pool
has loungers and views of the sea
Simple rooms feature kitchenettes
Family-run property has a low-key vibe
Pool bar
serves drinks and snacks
Free Wi-Fi
Pebble beach is not particularly attractive and can be difficult to access
It's a long walk to Agios Nikolaos
Some guests have complained of noise in rooms near the pool bar
Some
rooms are small and mattresses are hard
Lots of stairs may be an issue for some
A family-run apartment hotel built around a pool, with a pool
bar and surrounded by pretty gardens, this village-style property is close to a pebble beach, with sea access (that's a bit difficult thanks to the rocky shore). A short drive from Agios
Nikolaos’ cafes, restaurants, beaches and nightlife, its peaceful location makse Mirabella Apartments a popular budget option with older
couples and families who seek a casual home base while spending time at the beach or
sightseeing nearby. Most rooms have good views over Mirabello Bay,
but some rooms close to the bar can be noisy and mattresses are quite hard. A small
children's play area is shared with a neighboring hotel.
Scene
Older couples and families looking for peaceful, no-frills rooms frequent this hotel.
This friendly, family-run hotel built around a good-sized pool, with
an embedded hot tub, and a pool bar serving drinks and snacks, makes a
comfortable base for older couples and families who spend their days at the
beach, around the pool, or sightseeing nearby -- then spend evenings enjoying the
laid-back cafes, restaurants, and nightlife surrounding Agios Nikolaos' legendary 'bottomless' lake. Most rooms have balconies with lovely sea views and
kitchenettes, which offer a budget alternative to the hotel's small restaurant.
Location
Minutes from Agios Nikolaos' pretty café-surrounded lake, this property overlooks Mirabello Bay.
Overlooking Mirabello Bay
and half-an-hour’s ride from Heraklion’s international Airport, the Mirabella
Apartments are an easy drive from the shops, bars, beaches, restaurants, and
legendary lake of
Agios Nikolaos. A short drive
from several large water parks, Mirabella Apartments is also a short drive from Elounda, the pretty resort
were boats leave for Spinalonga, the eponymous island featured in Victoria
Hislop’s bestselling novel. Other attractions within a 20 to 25 minutes' drive include lively Mecca Malia and the fabled Minoan remains of Knossos.
Rooms
Some cramped, some more spacious, many rooms here include small balconies or courtyards, sea views, and kitchenettes.
Clean, with pleasant garden, pool, or sea views, Mirabella Apartments' air-conditioned studios and apartments (fitting between two and five guests) have electric kettles, toasters,
fridges, and basic cooking equipment. Light and airy, most apartments also have separate living room areas with tables and chairs.Apartments away
from the pool and pool bar are less noisy, particularly in high season. Best views are
offered by the apartments looking out over the pool and Mirabello Bay.
Features
Pool with pool bar, internet corner, small shop, and pebble beach
Mirabella Apartments' best feature is the good-sized pool with embedded hot tub, surrounded by sun loungers that have views over Mirabello Bay just below. There is also a pool bar restaurant serving
drinks and basic meals, a mini- market selling souvenirs and snacks,
pool and ping pong tables, and an
internet corner with several computers. A playground area shared with a
neighboring hotel has swings and slides, and there is also a tatty pebble beach
where guests can take stand-up paddle board lessons, but access would be
difficult for young children.