1 Aristotelous Str., Hersonissos, Greece | (586) 210-9239
Classic blue-and-white Greek island style creates a laid-back vibe
Hillside location makes for lovely sea views
Within walking distance of Hersonissos center
Small lounger-lined pool is well-maintained
All rooms have kitchenettes
Small
restaurant serves drinks and snacks
Internet corner with printer on-site
Free Wi-Fi
Barbecue area for guests' use
Various entertainment events held during the summer
Poolside rooms can be noisy
Some rooms are small, and mattresses can be hard
Room decor is dated and bland
Rooms lack TVs
It’s a steep climb back from Hersonissos
A relaxed apartment-hotel with a hippy vibe, built around a pool and a plant-filled courtyard, the Papadakis Villas is located a 10-minute walk from Hersonissos’ restaurants and nightlife, and is especially popular with British holiday-goers. Its quiet location and low-key feel attract older couples and
families with older children who plan to spend most of their time at the beach or
sightseeing nearby. Rooms are bare bones, but breezy and pleasant. Some, though, are particularly small and dated, and there are few amenities beyond the pool and cafe.
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Scene
This family-run Greek villa has low-key, hippy vibe that attracts older couples and families.
Although some parts feel a bit run-down, the family-run Papadakis Villas is a relaxed and friendly hotel outfitted with the signature blue-and-white architectural style of the Greek islands. The villa is oriented around a picturesque tiled courtyard, filled with plants, and the complex has the feel of a Greek family home. The pool area is small but breezy and sunny, with blue loungers and umbrellas flanking the small pool. The small cafe and bar opens onto the pool deck, with tiled floors, rustic wood furniture, and a wood-and-stone bar. The hotel primarily attracts British holiday-goers -- older couples and families who appreciate the in-room kitchenettes and low prices -- who spend their days at the beach, around the small pool, or
sightseeing nearby.
Location
On a small road in a village 10 minutes from Hersonissos, overlooking olive trees and the countryside
Located in a small village in the hills above the water, Papadakis Villas is a 10-minute walk from the lively resort town of Hersonissos and its shops, bars, and restaurants. The immediate area is quiet, and most views are of the surrounding countryside, but the sea can also be spotted. Heraklion's international airport is a half-hour drive away, and other nearby sights include the island of Spinalonga and the Minoan ruins at Knossos.
Rooms
All simple, apartment-style rooms have kitchenettes, but decor is basic and bland.
The rooms at Papadakis Villas are all basic, apartment-style studios and suites, each equipped with a small kitchenette. In keeping with the hotel's aesthetic, the rooms have white stucco walls, tiled floors, and bright blue accents, as well as local artwork for the minimal decor. Kitchenettes are outfitted with mismatched dishware. All rooms have enough space for separate sitting areas, although some have sofas while others are more limited to dining areas. Rooms vary in size, and those on the ground floor can be smaller and darker; all could use some freshening up. Bathrooms, in particular, feel a bit dingy; all have walk-in showers with curtains. Top-floor rooms are the brightest, and those away from the pool bar are the quietest in the high season. Rooms have Wi-Fi but no televisions.
Features
Small pool with bar/cafe serving basic home-made meals, internet corner, and barbecue area -- little else
The Papadakis Villas center around a small pool lined with loungers, and an adjoining bar and cafe that serves drinks, basic meals, and snacks well into the night. Breakfast is also served here for a fee. The cafe has a small internet corner and a little library; the hotel has free Wi-Fi. During the summer
season, owners Maria and Kostas organize music evenings and other
entertainment. There's an area where guests can barbecue, too.
