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

We stayed here for 8 nights and enjoyed every moment. Our room was the Aristomache (H1) which had an excellent view of the sea and the village. Katerina was the lovely lady in charge, and was helpful when we had any questions regarding our stay. Breakfast is included and they set out a range of excellent food for all tastes. Someone comes in everyday to clean and change our towels, except Sundays. There is also a pool on site, however we spent our time on the beach. Surprisingly, many people staying here chose to hang out at the pool everyday. We will be definitely be staying here next time we are in Crete.

In the evening, you can relax here and enjoy happy hour or walk to the village of Piskapiano where there are lovely restaurants, and if you walk a further 6 minutes you enter in the village of Koutalafaria (sp) where there are also some more shops and excellent restaurants.
The closest major city was Hersonissos if you are looking for more of an obnoxious night. In my personal opinion, my husband and I did not enjoy our evening there. There are too many early 20 yr olds discovering the ill effects of alcohol. You could smell it on the streets. Didn't find many great authentic Greek restaurants; however we didnt want to stay there too long to explore any further. Also the town is over run by young men on the quad bikes. Chav fest, really. But this sort of ambience may float your boat.
Overall, to experience the hospitality of the greeks and the amazing traditional food, explore the island and you will discover many beautiful beaches. Trek through the mountains to the south part of the island, and visit the many palaces and other historical sites. The best thing to do is to rent a car in Crete. This truly made our lives much easier and we saw a lot more.
Enjoy your trip!