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Aquis Arina Sand

4.0 of 5
Kokkini Hani, Crete 71500, Greece
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Aquis Arina Sand
Ranked #3 of 12 hotels in Kokkini Hani
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Birkenhead, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW via mobile

Hi we have just come back after a 2week holiday hotel lovely rooms are nice with air conditioning all rooms are sea view and cleaned everyday the beach is right on you're door step lots of sun beds and chairs and tables to sit around the pool area the sea is lovely to swim in and very clean as is... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

I have just booked our holiday at Arina Sands for the 6th year. This is a fantastic hotel with wonderful amenities. Right on the beach, more than enough sun loungers on the beach and by the pool. The staff are so pleasant, exteremly obliging and friendly. There have been one or two changes over the years but nothing stands still.... More

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Bracknell, England, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013

We actually went at the end of August 2012, just looking at booking this years holiday reminded me to post this review. We arrived late night / early morning, greeted at reception with 3 basic ham and cheese rolls, and had our bags carried up the room for us. We had asked for a sea view, which we got. The... More

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Lancaster, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2013

With staying here in the middle of August the weather was great! The sight of planes flying over the top of you day & night was an experience. As for the hotel, the beach was just meters away from the back with clear blue water & perfect sand. The hotel pool took a few days to get used to with... More

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Prague, Czech Republic
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2012

Well, I stayed here in September for a week. This hotel is excellent for plane spotters because it is on the flight pass. If You are on the beach You have them a little bit from below but if You go to the garden so You have them from the side. It´s possible to photograph only landings on RWY 27.... More

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warwick
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2012

First the good - No noise problems from the planes being so close to the airport I was unsure if this would be an issue but no, lovely views of the sea, lovely sandy beach, rooms not 5 star but clean and comfortable, no problem getting a sunbed, no problem getting a table for mealtimes indoor or out, the daytime... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2012

Terrible experience. Five star*****? I would give it 2**. I stayed in July 2011. Tried to submit my review in several occasions but never went through. They gave us the wrong room type, waited 20 minutes to be move moved to another room outside the main building. No one apology just “Let’s see If there is anything I can do”?... More

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Brussels, Belgium
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2012

The hotel is very comfortable with good food, a fantastic pool, and wonderful beach! The staff are very pleaseant and helpful, especially Valentis at the reception. Also Katerina and Nikko at the bar, always smiling ...they are really lovely. What about the animation :waterpolo and beach volley with Harry and Salvo were great! But the evening animation is very poor:... More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2012

We stayed here in the first week of October (we also booked through Travelzoo) and to be honest it was better than we expected! We paid £400 each for flights and an all inclusive stay and were impressed by the value for money. On the other hand, i did get a bit bored by the food and we went out... More

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Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2012

We booked this in January this year on a travel zoo deal. We stayed at this hotel for a week starting the 2nd October. We booked this holiday out of season as we wanted to go when it wasnt too hot, but still nice. We wanted a peaceful, restful holiday and that is exactly what we got. We arrived just... More

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What travelers say

  • Animation Team(54)
  • Pool bar(31)
  • Very good(29)
  • Sea view(12)
  • High standard(10)
  • Hotel staff(9)
  • Salt water(9)
  • Friendly and helpful(8)
  • Air conditioning(8)
  • Evening entertainment(7)

Additional Information about Aquis Arina Sand

Address: Kokkini Hani, Crete 71500, Greece
Region: Greece > Crete > Heraklion Prefecture > Kokkini Hani
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#2 Family Hotels in Kokkini Hani
#3 Luxury Hotels in Kokkini Hani
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Aquis Arina Sand Hotel has a superb beachfront location and it is famous for its good food, spacious accommodation and entertainment. It is spread out in 10 acres of beautiful gardens and lush vegetation making it an ideal choice for both families and couples. The Aquis Arina Sand has been designed with the emphasis on relaxation and fun and is set in magnificent gardens, dotted with palm trees and colorful flowers, overlooking the stunning Cretan sea.It is only 12 km from Heraklion city with frequent bus service and easy access to the main points of interest as Knossos, Gortys & Festos.Aquis Arina Sand invites you to celebrate the perfect holiday! ... more   less 
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