We had a fantastic time staying at Amazones Village Suites. The accommodation was really good with breathtaking views from our balcony - would recommend paying a bit extra for sea view!! Room had air conditioning which was ice cold - great in the heat. Good room facilities aswell although we didn't eat in the room at all - too many great restaurants nearby. Room was cleaned daily and there was free wine and water on arrival in the room, as well as fruit.

Dijan, the hotel waiter / barman (although so much more than that) did absolutely everything to make our trip really special and went out of his way to ensure we had everything we needed and was so friendly - as were all the staff. Tip him well please as he works so hard but doesn't expect any tips in return and is happy to do his job to make people have a great holiday. Mishko, the puppy was hilarious and it was lovely having a dog about the place - a home from home.

All the guests were friendly too and there was a good atmosphere in the hotel, especially around the pool where you could always get a sunlounger. Nice to go somewhere where there are not too many brits! Once again, the view is stunning from the pool terrace and helps you forget about the stresses of home and work!

Restaurant wise, we would recommend Mezes, a Greek restaurant in Kautaulafari, the next village along from Piskopiano. Food delicious here and would recommend the traditional mezes meal. Also 'Avli' - a restaurant down in Hersonossis which serves lovely traditional Greek food. Finally, a place called Elisavet - in the heart of Piskopiano with lovely views over the sea. Apparently, the small Greek restaurant next door to Elisavet is meant to be great too - but always busy so we couldn't get a table - but meant to be worth going to as it's run by a Greek man and his wife who cook all the food themselves.

Pub wise, there are a lot of Irish bars in Hersonossis as many Irish visit it as opposed to Malia - which is the English equivalent (and recommended to avoid). The best pub in Piskopiano was Nostos bar, run by Manos and his wife Lucy. It was such a friendly bar with plenty of free shots and karaoke - and a great atmosphere. Went there every night - which we don't normally do! One night, we ventured into Hersonossis but turned round again and came back to the village as it was far too busy whereas Piskopiano is more relaxed but still busy enough to enjoy yourselves.

Only bad thing to say about Hersonossis is that the beach is not great - but there a lovely beaches not far away if you hire a car. Lots of hills to walk up aswell so not recommended for people who find walking difficult.

So overall a great holiday made special by the great accommodation and hotel facilities, breathtaking views and friendly people. Would definitely go back to Crete, to Piskopiano and to Amazones Village Suites - and wouldn't say that about any other place in Greece that we've been to. Go there and enjoy!!! (and say hi to Dijan and Mishko!)

We booked this hotel 4 days before we left the UK. We knew we were taking a chance finding it on the internet, but what a find. We had 2 suites, one for us, one for the kids (next door). The rooms were basic but spacious.Being on a B&B basis, the kitchen area was good. 4 hot rings, microwave, fridge with icebox and sandwich toaster and sink with plenty of hot water. Spa bath in a modern bathroom. There are more restaurants than you can shake a stick at in the area, but some nights it was nice to stay in and make dinner with the kids. Breakfast is a cold buffet style and you can order lunches at the hotel but as they do not have a kitchen, all food is brought in from a local restaurant. The food is good but takes a little while to arrive on the back of a moped! The large towns nearby are busy and noisy at night with all the shops and sports bars you could want, but not for us.

Being up in the hills, I would not recommend this hotel for anyone with walking difficulties. Some areas are very steep and there are lots of steps. But saying that, it is a beautiful area with a fantastic view all around. Sunrise and sunset is breathtaking. Caterina runs the hotel and is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. She speaks fluent English and will help you with anything. Her young sons help around the place and they have recently acquired a puppy which is very popular with the kids. The grounds are well kept and the pool is not huge but sufficient. There are only 40 rooms and the place never really seems busy or rushed, so you can relax very quickly. Other guests were mainly from Holland and Germany but lots of Greek families were there, so I think that is a good sign. Amazones is a good base to visit other areas as it is quite central. There are lots of buses and taxis, mopeds or quadbikes to hire. We will certainly go back.

We had an amazing holiday!! We have only just arrived back & wish we were still there!! Lovely hotel with nice rooms & we had a fantastic view. Nice swimming pool again with a great view of the mountain behind and the sea in front!!
If you have walking difficulties we wouldn't reccommend it as it is on the top of the hillside. We thought it was a great location nice and quite with a few restaurants & bars nearby. The nearby town of Hersonissos was within walking distance if you wanted the nightlife but again is an up hill walk back to the hotel. Overall we had a fantastic time & would definitely go back in the future!

The rooms were very spacious with all the amenities for self catering although we preferred to eat in the local restaurants. The maid was very quick and efficient, even washing our coffee cups to keep the place spick and span. The breakfast was delicious with los of choice to suit all tastes. A really good place to stay