Having booked our all inclusive holiday before discovering this excellent site we were horrified to read the reviews. It was with trepidation that we boarded the coach for our transfer to the Marina Hotel. To add to our fears we were the only people on the coach staying at the hotel. Upon reaching Gouves the drive in down narrow dusty lanes did nothing to allay our fears. Out of nowhere the Hotel seems to appear and we alighted the coach, retrieved our bags and entered the hotel, passing the cleaning staff polishing the marble steps. The impressive reception area was ahead of us and we were greeted by a very friendly member of staff. Once checked in our bags were taken by a porter to the bungalow that we had booked. As we walked through the grounds we felt a weight lift from our shoulders. I admit the bungalow's interior and furniture did appear a little dated, however it was spotlessly clean with good air con and all the essentials you could need. Good shower/bath, fridge etc
We went to breakfast and couldn't help but to be impressed by the range of food on offer from the buffet, a mountain of various types of loaves, choice of hot or cold breakfast and traditional Cretan breakfast. All the other meals had the same range of choice so you were never disappointed. Sarah the waitress was excellent very funny to watch when she became animated. When going got tough she got going. Service superb but best to arrive early at meal times to avoid long queues
The two pools were well maintained but being a beach lover we opted to use the sunbeds provided free to us on the beach a short walk across a fairly quiet road opposite the hotel. The facilities at the beach were excellent and the main man in charge always had a word with the regulars.
Multi-national hotel and the Italian entertainments team ensured that the activities were open to all. It was great watching the Euro beach football and volleyball tournement each afternoon.
Overall excellent holiday would definately stay again






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