Just returned from a trip to Crete where we stayed in Stalis to start off and moved around the island from there. The Smaragdine Beach Hotel was our base in Stalis. We found the place to be above average in most respects. We found George, the owner, to be entertaining and helpful when we enquired about various matters. He is... more

stallis as a resort is lovely. it has great restaurants, excellent irish bars and great beaches, but as for the smaragdine, it is not a return destination. the rooms are small and never cleaned, we never got clean towels throughtout our week stay. bed clothes are changed every seven days, and our tissue bins in the loo were not emptied... more

Just back from the Smaragdine hotel in Stallis. Have to agree with previous people that the hotel is very central and very close to the beach.George the owner is a strange guy something like bazil from faulty towers.He tries his best to comunicate but sometimes he is too much in your face sometimes asking too many questions.He,s there morning noon... more

Crete itself was very enjoyable apart from the usual restaurant and bar owners trying to pull you in off the streets. The Smaragdine was very ideally placed just a stone throw from the beach. The room first impressions were great, basic but clean. However when I looked into an empty cupboard hopeing to find extra pillows I was shocked to... more

Nice hotel but the owner George was an absolute nightmare.When we arrived everything seemed ok but as we did not breakfast here we were faced with his complete indifference for the week. He was intrusive to the point that he used to enter our room at any time which just is not on.My friend and I are quiet easy going... more

Hi, hotel wasn`t too bad. Mine and my partner first day arrival,George (man on the reception)he told us that our personal stuff as a passports and our wallets could be stolen from our room.So that we have to take a safe on the reception. When I asked him if I will lock my room my personal stuff will be missing... more

I really enjoyed my stay. The accomodation was basic like most in crete, but clean. The owner george was really friendly and ofen advised us on where to go and the cheapest way to get about. Breakfast was a continental affair, but thats more than made up for because you can eat until you are full!! The hotel is right... more