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#353 of 4,435 hotels in Crete
Location
4.7
Cleanliness
4.5
Service
4.6
Value
4.4
Travelers' Choice
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Kalyves Beach Hotel is a quaint award-winning hotel located by the beach next to the river "Xydas" in the heart of Kalyves, a traditional village in Chania, Crete. Our location combines the crystal-clear waters of our blue flag beach, with the traditional Cretan village of Kalyves. Kalyves Beach Hotel is the ideal starting point for a wide range of destinations, from archaeological sites, traditional villages, nearby beaches or exotic world-renowned sights in Chania. Start your day with our buffet breakfast on our river-side veranda just a stone’s throw from our charming ducks! During the day choose from our pool side or sea-side setting to enjoy endless hours under the sun with a cocktail in hand! Our little guests can splash in the shallow sea waters, children’s pool, or even spend some time at our beach side playground. In the evening enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner prepared with fresh local produce at our open-air buffet restaurant, with a spectacular view of the Cretan Sea. Our unique location paired with local Cretan hospitality ensure a memorable vacation!
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Diving
Children's playground
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Fitness classes
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Happy hour
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Poolside bar
Game room
Aerobics
Billiards
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Table tennis
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Kids pool
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Airport transportation
Car hire
Taxi service
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Meeting rooms
Full body massage
Hand massage
Massage
Massage chair
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Outdoor furniture
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
ATM on site
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Allergy-free room
Air conditioning
Private beach
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Refrigerator
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Private balcony
Safe
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
Mountain view
Ocean view
Pool view
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Smoking rooms available
Good to know
HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Ocean View
Family
Languages Spoken
English, French, German, Greek and 2 more
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Traveler Insights
This summary was created by AI, based on 114 recent English reviews.
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Many travelers rate Kalyves Beach Hotel highly for its cleanliness, with spotless rooms and pools, though a few noted inconsistencies in cleaning schedules. The beachfront location is a major highlight, offering stunning views and easy access to the town. Rooms are generally well-maintained and comfortable, but some guests noted cleaning issues. The atmosphere is lively with evening entertainment and a friendly vibe, though some found the decor outdated. Service quality varies, with some guests praising friendly staff, while others reported unresponsiveness. The hotel is generally considered good value, especially for all-inclusive packages. The amenities, including clean pools and ample sun loungers, also earn praise.
Location
Beachfront
Atmosphere
Lively
Rooms
Unkempt
Value
Reasonable
Cleanliness
Immaculate
Service
Inconsistent
Amenities
Abundant
Location
Beachfront
Travelers highly praise the hotel's beachfront location, with many noting its close proximity to the beach, the sea, and the town. The location also offers stunning views and easy access to local amenities.
  • jamieg40
    jamieg40
    Aug 2023 63 contributions
    ...The location is ideal; you can go from your bed to the warm, crystal clear sea in 30 seconds...
  • Ruth M
    Ruth M
    Aug 2023 3 contributions
    ...Perfect location, great facilities and wonderful staff... Location wise the hotel provides everything...
  • Holsmadib
    Holsmadib
    Jul 2023 85 contributions
    ...Its location at the side of a river with ducks and geese and just steps to the sea and beach over a little bridge with free sunbeds with cushions was amazing...
  • Staceyturner266
    Staceyturner266
    Jul 2023 3 contributions
    ...The hotel location is just perfect, 30 second walk to the beach and the hotel sunbeds are free for guests...
  • Cristina B
    Cristina B
    Jul 2023 2 contributions
    ...Kalyves Beach Hotel Kalyves Beautifull holiday 900812678 Very good location, nice hotel, the breakfast and dinner were ok, large room but small bathroom...
  • Heidi D
    Heidi D
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    Lovely location directly at the beach...
  • HarpendenWrinklies
    HarpendenWrinklies
    Jun 2023 128 contributions
    ...The bar staff were just excellent making some of the best cocktails we have ever had well worth the upgrade to Gold Level All Inclusive and the location of the bar just a few feet from the beach was really handy... Overall we enjoyed our stay at the Kalyves Beach hotel a great location by the mountain river and would recommend giving it a try...
  • Sylvia B
    Sylvia B
    Jun 2023 1 contribution
    ...Can just step out of the hotel onto a lovely beach, it’s a great location...
  • Andre
    Andre
    May 2023 1 contribution
    ...The location is perfect, right on the beach with stunning views of the sea...
  • Alison G
    Alison G
    May 2023 1 contribution
    Great location and accessible to explore other parts of crete, spotless hotel, great choice of food and meal times plus snack throughout the day...
  • Paradise24269442425
    Paradise24269442425
    May 2023 1 contribution
    Excellent location very friendly staff good food and the entertainment was great every evening!...
  • Brad B
    Brad B
    May 2023 14 contributions
    Overall a good holiday, very chilled atmosphere and great location...
  • katerinanz
    katerinanz
    Apr 2023 45 contributions
    ...The location of the hotel is great, on the beach, in the center of the village and of course next to the river which is really very romantic...
  • Gordon12l
    Gordon12l
    Apr 2023 24 contributions
    ...The location of the hotel is fabulous with a lovely private beach and two outdoor pools...
  • janesK1036AC
    janesK1036AC
    Mar 2023 2 contributions
    ...It is in a perfect location very close to the beach and many excellent tavernas...
  • Jenny R
    Jenny R
    Oct 2022
    This lovely hotel has a lot to offer with location, beach front with beautiful views and lounge beds, play area for little ones, numerous pools including a heated indoor pool which in October is needed...
  • Ronja E
    Ronja E
    Oct 2022 4 contributions
    ...The location of the hotel is great - just by the beach and with the small town just around the corner...
  • Silvia C
    Silvia C
    Oct 2022 9 contributions
    Very nice location, great food always available, very comfortable rooms...
  • Johanna J
    Johanna J
    Oct 2022
    The hotel is in a nice location on the beach...
  • marcin k
    marcin k
    Oct 2022 2 contributions
    ...Amazing location, great for families or couples, fantastic food ...
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Atmosphere
Lively
The hotel offers a lively atmosphere with varied evening entertainment and a friendly, welcoming vibe. Some found the sound level too low, and decor a bit outdated.
  • Ruth M
    Ruth M
    Aug 2023 3 contributions
    ...Evening entertainment, organised by the amazing Momo was good but slightly marred by his being forced to reduce the sound because a local restaurant owner doesn't like the music. This meant that my husband, who wears hearing aids, struggled to hear some of the music as performing artists were asked to reduce their sound to impossible levels...
  • Seaside08
    Seaside08
    Aug 2023 5 contributions
    ...No entertainment during the day, but at night there were was a disco suitable for little kids followed by entertainment for adults, bit quiet but okay...
  • Inspire116409
    Inspire116409
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    ...Beautiful beach, family friendly atmosphere, enjoyable entertainment at night, delicious food at all three meals and helpful staff...
  • Mrs M
    Mrs M
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...The evening entertainment at Kalyves was really good fun though, especially Chris the magician, the Greek night and the disco with the polish guests was very memorable!...
  • Sightseer25662741226
    Sightseer25662741226
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...All staff are helpful, especially, Momo made the stay even better and enjoyable, keeping up the entertainment...
  • Holsmadib
    Holsmadib
    Jul 2023 85 contributions
    This hotel is perhaps one of the most unique hotels I have stayed in...
  • jan
    jan
    Jul 2023 3 contributions
    ...Loved that there was a bottle of wine in the room when we arrived...
  • stoopid l
    stoopid l
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...The vibe ,the music the whole experience was perfect...
  • Compass16877460172
    Compass16877460172
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...Nicely decorated and maintained - overall a fantastic experience...
  • Andreia M
    Andreia M
    Jun 2023 8 contributions
    ...The night programme rotated a lot, from magic show to the kids, Cretan dance, guitar and band entertainment...
  • Event Lady
    Event Lady
    Jun 2023 23 contributions
    We were desperate for R&R and to recharge our batteries in a relaxed atmosphere which is exactly what we got...
  • Marta S
    Marta S
    Jun 2023 1 contribution
    ...Very nice stuff, very good food and the best atmosphere!...
  • Tina G
    Tina G
    May 2023 1 contribution
    ...All staff are happy and the friendly atmosphere eminates to the guesrs and the house party feel entertainment...
  • Paradise24269442425
    Paradise24269442425
    May 2023 1 contribution
    Excellent location very friendly staff good food and the entertainment was great every evening!...
  • stef501
    stef501
    May 2023 11 contributions
    ...Room well furnished, kept clean, and nice balcony...
  • Brad B
    Brad B
    May 2023 14 contributions
    Overall a good holiday, very chilled atmosphere and great location...
  • Brianajh@gmail.com
    Brianajh@gmail.com
    Apr 2023 3 contributions
    ...Clean, comfortable, right beside a blue flag beach...
  • Silvia C
    Silvia C
    Oct 2022 9 contributions
    ...The stuff is very kind and nice, always smiling and looking after you...
  • Pro-Vista
    Pro-Vista
    Oct 2022 9 contributions
    Very relaxing, informal and friendly place to stay...
  • Quest790108
    Quest790108
    Sep 2022 1 contribution
    ...Entertainment was good and helped to generate an atmosphere in the evenings...
  • Neil T
    Neil T
    Sep 2022 106 contributions
    ...Rooms bright and airy look like recent refurbs...
  • Mark I
    Mark I
    Jul 2022 19 contributions
    ...Really tired decor in the reception area...
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Rooms
Unkempt
Travelers frequently mention cleanliness issues in the rooms, with some mentioning insufficient cleaning services. However, others found their rooms spacious, comfortable, and well-maintained.
  • TESS
    TESS
    Aug 2023 4 contributions
    ...The rooms are cozy and comfy and the housekeeping is always there willing to assist with any needs you may have...
  • Alison G
    Alison G
    Aug 2023 3 contributions
    ...Hotel staff were amazing, found us a room as evey where else was full... Room was clean although we never had our balcony swept and cleaned, I would have thought during 18 days it would have been cleaned a few times...
  • Emerson Franco
    Emerson Franco
    Jul 2023 7 contributions
    ...The showers in the rooms are a bit small but with two drainers you can just shower without the curtains...
  • Jan811_11
    Jan811_11
    Jul 2023 7 contributions
    ...Our room was spotlessly cleaned every day, with new fresh sets of towels!... Niki always made us a good deal and booked convenient time slot... Dom was very calming professional, working hard on our bodies, making sure we will get best possible experience and relax in his room...
  • Viktoria H
    Viktoria H
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...We had two inter-connected rooms with 3 children, but their rooms turned out to be not suitable for 3 beds, there was no space left to walk by the third bed to approach the balcony...
  • Compass16877460172
    Compass16877460172
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...Nicely decorated and maintained - overall a fantastic experience. However, Cleaning in rooms could better and food quality was average...
  • jan
    jan
    Jul 2023 3 contributions
    ...Loved that there was a bottle of wine in the room when we arrived...
  • Roam57381106087
    Roam57381106087
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...There are daily room services like cleaning provided...
  • HarpendenWrinklies
    HarpendenWrinklies
    Jun 2023 128 contributions
    We stayed for 2 weeks on gold level All Inclusive which gave us a great deal on drinks upgraded room and 4 bottles of local wine each day... The room service was unfortunately pretty poor on the day of arrival I had to report that there were faeces on the bathroom floor, on another day our room was not serviced at all and the housekeepers never cleared away bar glasses or replaced missing items...
  • Event Lady
    Event Lady
    Jun 2023 23 contributions
    ...Our room was kept spotless and despite the outside temperature in the late 20's early 30's, always cool...
  • Kate
    Kate
    Jun 2023 2 contributions
    ...The two rooms we chose were very spacious and comfortable with a great sea side view. Everything necessary was in the rooms - including coffee and tea making set... The rooms were very clean and the service was provided everyday by lovely housekeepers...
  • Maureen05
    Maureen05
    May 2023 135 contributions
    We stayed Bed and Breakfast at the Kalyves Beach Hotel and were, once again, very impressed with the high standards and attention to detail shown by all the staff... Our room was lovely, overlooking the larger pool and was kept spotlessly clean by our lovely cleaning ladies...
  • Andre
    Andre
    May 2023 1 contribution
    ...The hotel facilities are exceptional, the rooms are spacious and clean, the food at the restaurant is delicious and the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive...
  • Gordon12l
    Gordon12l
    Apr 2023 24 contributions
    ...On arrival we were upgraded to a room with a sea view. The hotel room was very clean and looked like it had recently been refurbished... The room was cleaned every day and the catering staff worked very hard...
  • Docmatt
    Docmatt
    Mar 2023 1628 contributions
    ...Also my room was only cleaned 3 out of 7 days...
  • Johanna J
    Johanna J
    Oct 2022
    ...Rooms are extremely dusty, build up on the walls, cabinets and lamps, even on the coffee maker. They did not clean the rooms properly once during our stay...
  • Ronja E
    Ronja E
    Oct 2022 4 contributions
    ...Our room was very small and the cleaning insufficient and sloppy... The beds were made every day, but the job was done very untidy and one day both dirty towels and garbage bags were forgotten in the room...
  • 802owls
    802owls
    Oct 2022 5 contributions
    ...Our room was cleaned daily with fresh towels provided daily also...
  • Natalia K
    Natalia K
    Sep 2022 1 contribution
    ...However, bathrooms and rooms are sooo small they should be singles... Going there with a friend, we received two connected beds (construction of the bed didn't allow to seperate them).. After speaking to the reception, situation was not resolved...
  • Mark I
    Mark I
    Jul 2022 19 contributions
    ...Our room had toothpaste spit on the mirror on arrival and tacky coffee spilt on the seat, so not cleaned. We asked reception to pass it on to room cleaning but it didn't happen... We were offered a newly turned around room, and it was certainly better to be able to sleep through... But even this room, newly turned over, was really grubby... Fortunately, we had gone out and bought cleaning wipes after out first room, so dealt with it... I'm amazed at the great reviews, so maybe we were unlucky to get the 2 grimiest rooms, most unfriendly staff on shift when we were there...
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Value
Reasonable
Travelers generally found the hotel to be good value, especially when opting for all-inclusive packages. Some felt that the cost of certain extras and upgrades was justified, while others did not.
  • Ruth M
    Ruth M
    Aug 2023 3 contributions
    ...Penelope helped us tailor our holiday to meet the needs of our party and upgrading to All Inclusive plus was worth every penny...
  • Katie G
    Katie G
    Aug 2023 4 contributions
    ...We paid for the the half board menu, rather than all inclusive, though I think we were the only ones to do so. No alcohol included with the half board...
  • Chloe H
    Chloe H
    Aug 2023 2 contributions
    This was our second stay at Kalyves Beach Hotel and it’s a good value all inclusive hotel...
  • Excursion28239638535
    Excursion28239638535
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...Or just walk along the beach or town road, and visit the many nice bars or restaurants and well priced shops. Definitely go all inclusive and pay the little extra for the best package which was a small extra... Lastly we hired a boat from the marina 200 yds away (its much cheaper to ask them direct not the agent in the hotel) And car hire 100 yds away also very cheap...
  • Heidi D
    Heidi D
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...The rooms with full sea view are definitely worth the additional cost, although many of the other rooms also have a partial view of the ocean...
  • Mrs M
    Mrs M
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...Teenagers may be at a loss here though... We went all inclusive which took the stress out of finding places to eat in a new place but we did eat out several times because it was so affordable compared with Spain last year and food was good... If pressed I would suggest the hotel does away with the 2-tier all inclusive system... A cheaper day pass for the sister hotel Kiani Beach Hotel which has daytime kids activities would be better...
  • Viktoria H
    Viktoria H
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...This was obviously not the fault of the staff but the hotel wanted to keep it cheap, which became really annoying after the first days...
  • Luise Z
    Luise Z
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...He was really sensitive about making me comfortable and he always would ask me if I fee okay...
  • Juan
    Juan
    Jul 2023 3 contributions
    ...I love this hotel, feel like every euro I spent is so valuable...
  • Jan811_11
    Jan811_11
    Jul 2023 7 contributions
    ...Niki always made us a good deal and booked convenient time slot...
  • HarpendenWrinklies
    HarpendenWrinklies
    Jun 2023 128 contributions
    We stayed for 2 weeks on gold level All Inclusive which gave us a great deal on drinks upgraded room and 4 bottles of local wine each day...
  • Meander45816028311
    Meander45816028311
    May 2023 2 contributions
    ...She updated us to aside sea view on arrival and then a full sea view which was what we had paid for...
  • d0ncass
    d0ncass
    May 2023 2 contributions
    ...All in all everything seemed to be done on the cheap...
  • Brad B
    Brad B
    May 2023 14 contributions
    ...The sea view is nice although the balcony is little small, as is the bathroom...
  • stef501
    stef501
    May 2023 11 contributions
    ...Room well furnished, kept clean, and nice balcony... Excursions seemed a bit dear so didn't bother, but still had a very enjoyable time...
  • Angela T
    Angela T
    May 2023 1 contribution
    ...Well worth the upgrade just for the prosecco and Baileys...
  • Gordon12l
    Gordon12l
    Apr 2023 24 contributions
    ...The all-inclusive drinks were fine, didn't see the benefits of upgrading to the gold package...
  • Les Izmoar
    Les Izmoar
    Oct 2022 62 contributions
    ...One buffet restaurant with basic warm food... At the pool bar, everything but the basic mixed drinks was extra, or only for upgraded clientele...
  • Neil T
    Neil T
    Sep 2022 106 contributions
    Incredible value hotel particularly with VIP A.I...
  • Mark I
    Mark I
    Jul 2022 19 contributions
    ...Hotel looks great on all the promotional sites, but we were both shocked on arrival... It is not anywhere near the value suggested by the price...
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Cleanliness
Immaculate
Most travelers praised the hotel's cleanliness, mentioning spotless rooms, clean common areas, and tidy pools. Some guests, however, noted inconsistency in cleaning schedules and minor oversights.
  • lachie
    lachie
    Aug 2023 2 contributions
    ...The service is great, the cleaning is great, the feeling of connection between the staff and customers is amazing and anything you need can be handled by reception...
  • Seaside08
    Seaside08
    Aug 2023 5 contributions
    ...Mo was very helpful in organising day trips, and the cleaners, ground staff and bar staff all did a lovely job and were friendly...
  • Alison G
    Alison G
    Aug 2023 3 contributions
    ...Room was clean although we never had our balcony swept and cleaned, I would have thought during 18 days it would have been cleaned a few times...
  • Compass16877460172
    Compass16877460172
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...Nicely decorated and maintained - overall a fantastic experience. However, Cleaning in rooms could better and food quality was average...
  • jan
    jan
    Jul 2023 3 contributions
    ...Loved that there was a bottle of wine in the room when we arrived... The two swimming pools were also lovely and kept very clean...
  • Roam57381106087
    Roam57381106087
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...The hotel itself is really clean and well maintaned. There are daily room services like cleaning provided...
  • Inspire67335568175
    Inspire67335568175
    Jun 2023 1 contribution
    ...The hotel is cleaned very often, you will see the common areas cleaned several times throughout the day...
  • Gerald N
    Gerald N
    Jun 2023 7 contributions
    ...The beach would benifit from being litter picked at the days end and beds being re-alligned also some of the beds need repairs...
  • Event Lady
    Event Lady
    Jun 2023 23 contributions
    ...Our room was kept spotless and despite the outside temperature in the late 20's early 30's, always cool...
  • Kate
    Kate
    Jun 2023 2 contributions
    ...Everything necessary was in the rooms - including coffee and tea making set. The rooms were very clean and the service was provided everyday by lovely housekeepers...
  • Andreia M
    Andreia M
    Jun 2023 8 contributions
    ...The meal rooms are cleaned and the floors washed after every meal...
  • hugo o
    hugo o
    Jun 2023 1 contribution
    ...Food was amazing and consistent, rooms and general hotel was clean throughout, beach was quite literally the back garden, pools were great and so was the bar...
  • Maureen05
    Maureen05
    May 2023 135 contributions
    We stayed Bed and Breakfast at the Kalyves Beach Hotel and were, once again, very impressed with the high standards and attention to detail shown by all the staff... Our room was lovely, overlooking the larger pool and was kept spotlessly clean by our lovely cleaning ladies...
  • Andre
    Andre
    May 2023 1 contribution
    ...The hotel facilities are exceptional, the rooms are spacious and clean, the food at the restaurant is delicious and the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive...
  • Gordon12l
    Gordon12l
    Apr 2023 24 contributions
    ...The hotel room was very clean and looked like it had recently been refurbished... I was pleased with the shower; it was a decent size with plenty of hot water... The room was cleaned every day and the catering staff worked very hard...
  • Docmatt
    Docmatt
    Mar 2023 1628 contributions
    Excellent small family hotel impeccably clean with the most amazing Greek food which was simply the best part of my stay... Also my room was only cleaned 3 out of 7 days...
  • Ronja E
    Ronja E
    Oct 2022 4 contributions
    ...It took the staff some days to realise, that they had to clean the tables on the baby chairs thoroughly... All in all, our stay at Kalyves Beach was ok, but more friendly staff and better cleaning would have made our stay much better...
  • 802owls
    802owls
    Oct 2022 5 contributions
    ...The hotel was clean, staff friendly, and food excellent. Our room was cleaned daily with fresh towels provided daily also...
  • Johanna J
    Johanna J
    Oct 2022
    ...They did not clean the rooms properly once during our stay. The kalives beach is super nice and has the clearest water...
  • michaeladams28@googlemail.com
    michaeladams28@googlemail.com
    Oct 2022 6 contributions
    ...The buffet self service food and service were superb and the rooms, of an adequate size, were kept really clean daily...
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Service
Inconsistent
The service at the hotel ranges from excellent to poor, with some staff members praised for their friendliness and helpfulness, while others are criticized for their unfriendliness and unresponsiveness.
  • lachie
    lachie
    Aug 2023 2 contributions
    ...The service is great, the cleaning is great, the feeling of connection between the staff and customers is amazing and anything you need can be handled by reception. If you want to get out of the hotel to go on an excursion you can speak to Momo who is the guest relations employee he can give you the best places to go and make you laugh at the same time !...
  • Inspire116409
    Inspire116409
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    ...The guest relations manager named Momo and the front desk staff led by Penelope were all very helpful and responsive to any requests...
  • Emerson Franco
    Emerson Franco
    Jul 2023 7 contributions
    I must say that all staff is very friendly and nice since the checkin to the spa and bar. Special thanks to Momo, all the receptionists (specially the security officer who stays during the night), Nikki and Dom (the masseur)... The showers in the rooms are a bit small but with two drainers you can just shower without the curtains... They have sunbeds at the front beach for free... Beach towels also offered... Special mention to the pool bar staff who makes heavenly cocktails and drinks... Beer from the draft also available...
  • Viktoria H
    Viktoria H
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...bags kept on the corridors whole day. We had all inclusive plus but only local beverages were available (local products, no Pepsi or Coca)... The dish holders were always empty (except for pastas and carrots), refillment was very poor, it was a real fight for the better bites... The staff was very friendly and helpful, the check out time was very flexible...
  • Excursion28239638535
    Excursion28239638535
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...The beach was excellent, right there, as were the hotel pools and gym etc The sea was so warm, very surprised, colourful fish great snorkelling, very clear, like the Bahamas... Definitely go all inclusive and pay the little extra for the best package which was a small extra... Lastly we hired a boat from the marina 200 yds away (its much cheaper to ask them direct not the agent in the hotel) And car hire 100 yds away also very cheap...
  • Jan811_11
    Jan811_11
    Jul 2023 7 contributions
    ...Everything from start to finish was absolutely flawless all 10 nights. Very kind, polite and friendly staff at reception as well as staff in restaurant and pool bar... Our room was spotlessly cleaned every day, with new fresh sets of towels!... I would like to highlight massages in this hotel... Niki always made us a good deal and booked convenient time slot... Dom was very calming professional, working hard on our bodies, making sure we will get best possible experience and relax in his room... My 14 years old son sad: "I feel like a new-born" after Dom's massage... Thank you Dom and Niki for all your hard work and great experience!...
  • HarpendenWrinklies
    HarpendenWrinklies
    Jun 2023 128 contributions
    We stayed for 2 weeks on gold level All Inclusive which gave us a great deal on drinks upgraded room and 4 bottles of local wine each day... The room service was unfortunately pretty poor on the day of arrival I had to report that there were faeces on the bathroom floor, on another day our room was not serviced at all and the housekeepers never cleared away bar glasses or replaced missing items... The bar staff were just excellent making some of the best cocktails we have ever had well worth the upgrade to Gold Level All Inclusive and the location of the bar just a few feet from the beach was really handy... All hotel staff were very helpful and friendly and specially the restaurant staff who were always very attentive...
  • Inspire67335568175
    Inspire67335568175
    Jun 2023 1 contribution
    ...Even though you could tell that some of the staff was not completely comfortable with speaking a second language, they did their absolute best to try to understand and be understood...
  • Event Lady
    Event Lady
    Jun 2023 23 contributions
    ...The hotel is well run with charming staff who always seem keen to please. The All Inclusive breakfast, lunch and dinner menus offered plenty of variety and choice and in addition the hotel offers a snack bar through the day which is quite comprehensive... Our room was kept spotless and despite the outside temperature in the late 20's early 30's, always cool...
  • Andreia M
    Andreia M
    Jun 2023 8 contributions
    ...Although you could tell not everyone was comfortable with speaking a second language, staff would try their best to understand you... The meal rooms are cleaned and the floors washed after every meal... The restaurant is self service, like most all-inclusive are... Grab a taxi, check out the area...
  • d0ncass
    d0ncass
    May 2023 2 contributions
    ...We were delayed on arrival by 7 hours, when we finally arrived we were checked into the wrong rooms, offered a stale cheese and ham sandwich.over the week the buffet lunch and diner were almost the same, some of the food unedible, and the spaghetti bolognaise was there for every meal!!...
  • Dimos L
    Dimos L
    May 2023 1 contribution
    We really enjoyed Our stay in the hotel, all the staff was excellent. We enjoyed the variety of food and drinks, the restaurant staff was always helpfull and always smiling... We also Would like to thank the reception.Thank you very much for the lovely holiday we had...
  • castle1_10
    castle1_10
    Apr 2023 1312 contributions
    ...Our stay for two weeks cannot complain at all Staff from the reception desk waiters to the public relations manger and not forgetting the night staff all helpful nothing too much trouble at all. A big thanks to the public relations manager for sorting our defective hire car transfer out... Overhaul a good stay recommended Thanks...
  • Ahmet D
    Ahmet D
    Oct 2022 6 contributions
    ...I booked a VIP plus which should have included two spa use of the Whirl-Pool and Sunar per week. These were not available at the hotel despite paying for their use... Food was poor and management did not act to change the empty food trays and lack of signage meant you did not know what you were eating...
  • Pro-Vista
    Pro-Vista
    Oct 2022 9 contributions
    ...The staff were welcoming and attentive , with particular thanks to Penelope and Netasa at the reception... Buses run regularly to charming Chania, as well as a car hire company less than 5 minutes from the hotel...
  • Ronja E
    Ronja E
    Oct 2022 4 contributions
    ...The staff at the hotel was not very friendly or helpful, except for a few ... It took the staff some days to realise, that they had to clean the tables on the baby chairs thoroughly... We had specifically chosen this hotel due to the time that breakfast and dinner was served (according to the homepage of the hotel)... When we arrived, it turned out, that meals were served later, than what was written in the homepage... I pointed this out to this reception, who didn't even regret this... One day later, they had used my e-mailadress to sign me up to their newsletter (without asking me)... All in all, our stay at Kalyves Beach was ok, but more friendly staff and better cleaning would have made our stay much better...
  • michaeladams28@googlemail.com
    michaeladams28@googlemail.com
    Oct 2022 6 contributions
    ...The buffet self service food and service were superb and the rooms, of an adequate size, were kept really clean daily... Just 30 minutes from the bustling port of Chania (bus 2.80 euros single) and around 45 minutes to the airport, this hotel is to be recommended for a peaceful break away...
  • Neil T
    Neil T
    Sep 2022 106 contributions
    ...If hospitality is about making you feel like the most important guest in the hotel Penelope Vassalou scores top marks...
  • Mark I
    Mark I
    Jul 2022 19 contributions
    ...Very abrupt "welcome" was completed with a flick of the hand in the direction of the lift... We asked reception to pass it on to room cleaning but it didn't happen... Weirdly, I felt, the staff were really quite unfriendly... Several times we smiled and greeted staff who would deadeye in return... I've never experienced this in a hotel anywhere before... The supervisor was helpful when we were being awoken by an American party of teenagers running up and down the corridors and shouting at 5am for the 3rd night in a row... We were offered a newly turned around room, and it was certainly better to be able to sleep through...
  • TESS
    TESS
    Jul 2022 4 contributions
    ...A special thank you to Penelope (Front Desk Manager) for making our stay memorable. Penelope always has a smile on her face and willing to help with any issues that may arise... She is professional and a lovely person to deal with... I highly recommend a stay at this hotel...
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Guests appreciate the hotel's beachfront location, clean pools, and abundant sun loungers. However, some travelers noted areas for improvement such as better cleaning and more comfortable sunbeds.
  • Emerson Franco
    Emerson Franco
    Jul 2023 7 contributions
    I must say that all staff is very friendly and nice since the checkin to the spa and bar. Special thanks to Momo, all the receptionists (specially the security officer who stays during the night), Nikki and Dom (the masseur)... The pools have nice water, the hotel has a game room, live events at the evening, they offer excursions with partners and lots of entertainment... The buffet is diverse and vegan friendly, but also nice and different meat options every day (the fries are homemade!)... The showers in the rooms are a bit small but with two drainers you can just shower without the curtains... They have sunbeds at the front beach for free... Beach towels also offered... Special mention to the pool bar staff who makes heavenly cocktails and drinks... Beer from the draft also available...
  • jan
    jan
    Jul 2023 3 contributions
    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the hotel. We had bed and breakfast as we like to enjoy our evening meals at different local tavernas... Loved that there was a bottle of wine in the room when we arrived... The sun beds can fill up quickly in the morning but usually some become available as the day goes on... The two swimming pools were also lovely and kept very clean...
  • Holsmadib
    Holsmadib
    Jul 2023 85 contributions
    This hotel is perhaps one of the most unique hotels I have stayed in. Its location at the side of a river with ducks and geese and just steps to the sea and beach over a little bridge with free sunbeds with cushions was amazing... There was light entertainment in the evenings and loved how you could upgrade to all inclusive plus for branded spirits... My parents had a full seaview room which they absolutely loved... There were some lovely authentic restaurants in walking distance which would have been a shame not to visit... Thank you to all the staff at this wonderful hotel for giving us a memorable holiday...
  • Mrs M
    Mrs M
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...The hotel sits right on a beautiful beach - what more do you need! The White Mountains provide a stunning backdrop and picturesque Kalyves is authentic and relaxed with several lovely beachside cafe bars and restaurants, a supermarket, car hire & excursions, hair salon and souvenir shops - quite a lot for a fishing village... The hotel is modern, kept clean & fresh, beds comfortable, buffet good with a wide variety of foods, family room ample... The cleaners were lovely, so good with our daughter... This is such a friendly relaxed hotel that attracts a mix of internationals and people of all ages, younger and older couples, families with young children... A beautiful freshwater mountain stream with geese, ducks and trout runs down the side of the hotel and gives off a breath of cooler air... We loved sitting outside here for our meals... Sun beds on the beach are free for guests on the LHS and RHS of the stream... Although you might want a bigger room, bigger balcony, a bigger swimming pool, we had such a comfortable stay we wouldn’t change a thing... We went all inclusive which took the stress out of finding places to eat in a new place but we did eat out several times because it was so affordable compared with Spain last year and food was good... If pressed I would suggest the hotel does away with the 2-tier all inclusive system... A cheaper day pass for the sister hotel Kiani Beach Hotel which has daytime kids activities would be better...
  • Event Lady
    Event Lady
    Jun 2023 23 contributions
    ...We were desperate for R&R and to recharge our batteries in a relaxed atmosphere which is exactly what we got. The hotel is well run with charming staff who always seem keen to please... The All Inclusive breakfast, lunch and dinner menus offered plenty of variety and choice and in addition the hotel offers a snack bar through the day which is quite comprehensive... There is an inhouse tour operator offering something for everyone... Our room was kept spotless and despite the outside temperature in the late 20's early 30's, always cool... We loved the option of sun loungers by the two pools and also on the beach...
  • Inspire67335568175
    Inspire67335568175
    Jun 2023 1 contribution
    ...Food varied quite a lot, with good choices (oso buco, ribs, fresh fish, grilled meats..) and a kids corner. Good variety of desserts and fresh fruit... The beach is literally the hotel's backyard, you will find two "sides" of the beach with sunbeds that belong to the hotel... We had magic show for the kids, cretan dances, live music, quiz nights, bingo and some more...
  • Andreia M
    Andreia M
    Jun 2023 8 contributions
    We spent 2 and a half weeks here and it was a pleasant surprise... There are shops nearby for any purchase and a bigger supermarket if you follow the walk by the water towards west... There's a minimarket just across the street... The meal rooms are cleaned and the floors washed after every meal... The restaurant is self service, like most all-inclusive are... From shrimps to oso buco, fresh fish variety, grilled meats and fish, ribs (pork and beef), etc., including a kids-food corner... The sea is overall quiet and great for small toddlers... Grab a taxi, check out the area...
  • HarpendenWrinklies
    HarpendenWrinklies
    Jun 2023 128 contributions
    We stayed for 2 weeks on gold level All Inclusive which gave us a great deal on drinks upgraded room and 4 bottles of local wine each day... There was always a very good selection of snacks available in between meals times as well as ice cream... The bar staff were just excellent making some of the best cocktails we have ever had well worth the upgrade to Gold Level All Inclusive and the location of the bar just a few feet from the beach was really handy... All hotel staff were very helpful and friendly and specially the restaurant staff who were always very attentive... Overall we enjoyed our stay at the Kalyves Beach hotel a great location by the mountain river and would recommend giving it a try...
  • Gerald N
    Gerald N
    Jun 2023 7 contributions
    ...The beach would benifit from being litter picked at the days end and beds being re-alligned also some of the beds need repairs...
  • stef501
    stef501
    May 2023 11 contributions
    ...Only yards from the beach with free sun loungers. Three pools, one indoors and heated (just!... Good choice of food at all meals (just take your own decaff coffee)... Room well furnished, kept clean, and nice balcony... We explored the village with two or three mile walks each day, and got the public bus into Chania which is well worth a visit... All staff were very helpful and friendly, and we would go back (despite the torrential downpour on our last night!)...
  • Dimos L
    Dimos L
    May 2023 1 contribution
    We really enjoyed Our stay in the hotel, all the staff was excellent. We enjoyed the variety of food and drinks, the restaurant staff was always helpfull and always smiling... We also Would like to thank the reception.Thank you very much for the lovely holiday we had...
  • Gordon12l
    Gordon12l
    Apr 2023 24 contributions
    ...On arrival we were upgraded to a room with a sea view. The hotel room was very clean and looked like it had recently been refurbished... There was a complementary bottle of red wine and tea and coffee making facilities... There was also a mini fridge which was very useful... The bed was very comfortable, and there was enough wardrobe space for the two of us... I was pleased with the shower; it was a decent size with plenty of hot water... The location of the hotel is fabulous with a lovely private beach and two outdoor pools... The all-inclusive drinks were fine, didn't see the benefits of upgrading to the gold package... The staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful... The room was cleaned every day and the catering staff worked very hard... Sometimes the hot food was a bit cold but there was a microwave to heat things up if required...
  • Brianajh@gmail.com
    Brianajh@gmail.com
    Apr 2023 3 contributions
    ...Clean, comfortable, right beside a blue flag beach. Lots of comfortable seating inside & outside... Lots of walking routes (see Komoot) or purchase a locally available inexpensive booklet...
  • 802owls
    802owls
    Oct 2022 5 contributions
    ...Kalyves is a typical, small Western village right on the sea front and next to a river with resident geese - very entertaining! The hotel was clean, staff friendly, and food excellent... Our room was cleaned daily with fresh towels provided daily also... The waiter an bar service is excellent...
  • michaeladams28@googlemail.com
    michaeladams28@googlemail.com
    Oct 2022 6 contributions
    The hotel is in a great position right on two small 'private' beaches and off the a main, village, road with no through traffic. The buffet self service food and service were superb and the rooms, of an adequate size, were kept really clean daily... Entertainment on most nights with a few small bars and restaurants in the quiet, quant village... Just 30 minutes from the bustling port of Chania (bus 2.80 euros single) and around 45 minutes to the airport, this hotel is to be recommended for a peaceful break away...
  • Pro-Vista
    Pro-Vista
    Oct 2022 9 contributions
    Very relaxing, informal and friendly place to stay. The staff were welcoming and attentive , with particular thanks to Penelope and Netasa at the reception... The beach was pleasant with views of the bay and with the hotel bar only a few steps away... Buses run regularly to charming Chania, as well as a car hire company less than 5 minutes from the hotel... And if you love cats and geese then you’ll have plenty of amusement too!...
  • Ronja E
    Ronja E
    Oct 2022 4 contributions
    ...The location of the hotel is great - just by the beach and with the small town just around the corner... The one at the beach, could use an upgrading... We had specifically chosen this hotel due to the time that breakfast and dinner was served (according to the homepage of the hotel)... When we arrived, it turned out, that meals were served later, than what was written in the homepage... All in all, our stay at Kalyves Beach was ok, but more friendly staff and better cleaning would have made our stay much better...
  • Silvia C
    Silvia C
    Oct 2022 9 contributions
    ...Very nice location, great food always available, very comfortable rooms. The stuff is very kind and nice, always smiling and looking after you... A place where you can totally relax without thinking to anything, laying down on the beach , or swimming in the pool or having a massage in the spa...
  • Quest790108
    Quest790108
    Sep 2022 1 contribution
    Room was spacious but cleaning not brilliant... Wine was on tap white and rose acceptable but red very poor - some of the worst we ever drunk Pools were often in shade and we never saw anybody use them!!... Entertainment was good and helped to generate an atmosphere in the evenings...
  • Steve
    Steve
    Sep 2022 1 contribution
    Whilst the hotel, room and entertainment were good the food was repetitive and the hot choices were always luke warm at best and in many instances cold...
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Maaria66 wrote a review Nov 2023
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Nice hotel, lovely drinks and food. Minus from small toilet, and rooms did not had lot of privacy - if you want to change clothes you had to put curtains over window. Anyway we enjoyed a lot and hope to be back some day!
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slmcg47 wrote a review Oct 2023
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Second time here, after having three return plans thwarted by Covid. Lovely to see the delightful Penelope still behind reception...along with her other staff, is welcoming, helpful, and professional. We had a large room with side sea view.... everything clean, comfortable....clean towels every day, new bedding every third day. cleaning is top notch. Food? Excellent...tasty, varied and well presented. Wine and beer available on tap, leaving the bar staff to concentrate on preparing cocktails and other drinks. Amazing evening entertainment....excellent position right on the beach..could go on and on..but we love this hotel...back again in May...can't wait!
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Rachael C wrote a review Oct 2023
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We chose Kalyves beach after reading the reviews. Pros Beautiful location, lovely for October sun, crystal clear waters, friendly staff. Rooms were clean and modern Cons The biggest problem was the food, I'm far from a fussy eater but the food was cold and repeated from previous meal, like they are using up leftovers ... There were days that I could barely eat, another problem was the cats, fed and encouraged by the waiters, they constantly beg at the table and brush against you when eating, one even jumped up at my little boy and licked his food. We are here the last day of the season and feel like the hotel are closing up around us Entertainment ok but on the whole the evenings feel soulless Would we return to this hotel? Sadly not due to the food and cat issues.
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Jose R wrote a review Oct 2023
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Wonderful week in October half term. Loved their food - lots of choice for a vegetarian and incredible breakfasts. The situation is gorgeous - meals by the side of the clear river and a beautiful clean beach just across the river. We swam every day and enjoyed snorkeling in the clear, warm sea. The rooms are clean and comfortable and we had a stunning sea view. We enjoyed the entertainment every night and walking along the quiet sea front. All the hotel staff were lovely and welcoming. Can't fault this hotel. We both loved it very much.
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Room Tip: A hire car at the end of October was easy - quiet roads.
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Isla R wrote a review Oct 2023
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Great location, pretty and unique hotel and beach, good food, friendly and helpful staff :) Room could be cleaner, but was very comfortable. The beach village location was very special and unusual and some amazing excursions are possible from this area.
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Janice N wrote a review Oct 2023
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Perfect week here in Crete. The staff at kalyves beach were so helpful and friendly. Stunning location with the beach, river and little harbour. Room very comfortable and the beach bar was very welcome!
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Susan W wrote a review Oct 2023
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This friendly hotel is a stone’s throw from a sandy beach. There is always a warm welcome, particularly important if you are travelling solo, as I was. The all inclusive packages are good value. The food is fresh and varied with an emphasis on traditional Cretan fare. Being able to eat outside on the riverside terrace is more comfortable for the lone diner, I didn’t feel the need to take a book with me. The room was comfortable with a great sea view. Although it overlooked the bar, which meant that noise from the daily evening entertainment intruded. This only lasted for an hour and a half at most. I also had the advantage of sitting out on the balcony to listen to the music in privacy, rather than sit on my own in a crowded bar. I always think that the best review for a hotel is would you stay there again? I certainly shall d intend to go back in2024.
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607racheln wrote a review Oct 2023
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Kalyves beach hotel, staying with extended family of 10. A brilliant stay, thanks to Momo for the brilliant guest relations and going for it at the karaoke in three languages! Great food, lovely clean rooms and a brilliant local beach. A wonderful stay, thank you Kalyves beach hotel
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Edy D wrote a review Oct 2023
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Everything was great, from receiving the room earlier, that is, at 11 a.m. until leaving when I had the room until late at 4 p.m. The reception team is great...thank you Penelope, Anggelika and the rest of the team (sorry for not keeping all names). We thank the restaurant team who work hard all day. We thank the cleaning team in the rooms and all the staff. The girls at the SPA (Giorgia and Niki )are great, also sorry that I don't remember their names. Spacious rooms, large balcony, directly on the beach... the guys at the bar are also great. All the staff of this hotel are very ok. Notice to those who go on vacation to look for defects.... better to stay at home, on vacation you go for relaxation, sea and sun.
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Gemma B wrote a review Oct 2023
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We’ve just returned from 10 nights at this hotel. Fantastic location - the beach is amazing! Really lovely staff who all work so hard. The food is great - fresh, varied and replenished. While clean, the bedrooms are small and could do with a freshen up. The evening entertainment isn’t great and not very atmospheric- feels like you’re in a lobby with the lights on full blast. Also, I don’t endorse the use of live animals at the magic show and I hope this is reconsidered. The indoor pool is a perfect temperature and depth for children. Overall, the hotel has a relaxed and non-pretentious atmosphere. A lovely place and with a few tweaks (rooms and entertainment) could be amazing! Would definitely return. Ps please sort your toaster situation out! :)
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LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kalyves Beach Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Kalyves Beach Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Callista (0.05 miles), House of deli (0.06 miles), and Paralia Kalives (0.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Kalyves Beach Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at Kalyves Beach Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Kalyves Beach Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Kalyves Beach Hotel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Kalyves Beach Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Il Forno, Simon's, and Mistrali Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Kalyves Beach Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Kalyves Beach Hotel have airport transportation?
Yes, Kalyves Beach Hotel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Kalyves Beach Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Kalyves Beach Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Greek, and Urdu.
Are there any historical sites close to Kalyves Beach Hotel?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Agios Georgios Monastery (4.5 miles) and World War Two German Bunkers (3.5 miles).