Abaton Island Resort & Spa

Abaton Island Resort & Spa

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4.5
#12 of 174 hotels in Hersonissos
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Bask in the comfort of contemporary seafront accommodation! Abaton Island Resort & Spa is a five star luxury hotel that opened its gates on April 2018. Located in spacious grounds with a magnificent sea view, Abaton Island Resort & Spa offers an ultra – stylish accommodation complete with luxury services and a variety of restaurants that will indulge your senses.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Free breakfast
Beach
Game room
Highchairs available
Valet parking
Wifi
Yoga classes
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Sauna
Hot tub
Pool / beach towels
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Outdoor dining area
Wine / champagne
Poolside bar
Video game console
Airport transportation
Car hire
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Manicure
Massage
Pedicure
Salon
Steam room
Baggage storage
Concierge
Convenience store
Currency exchange
Outdoor furniture
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Room service
Safe
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Refrigerator
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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HOTEL CLASS
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5.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Trendy
Romantic
Languages Spoken
English, German, Greek

Location

Themistokleous Avenue, Hersonissos, Crete 70014 Greece
Name/address in local language
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Grade: 59 out of 100
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4.5 of 5 bubbles777 reviews
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Abaton Island Resort & Spa garners high praise from guests for its immaculate cleanliness and luxurious amenities, including a celebrated pool and beachfront. The staff's warm and attentive service enhances the serene and stylish atmosphere, which many find to be a highlight of their stay. While the hotel is lauded for its beautiful location and tastefully decorated rooms with stunning views, some guests have noted the dining and drinks can be costly. Additionally, occasional comments regarding room maintenance and privacy suggest there's room for improvement.
Location
Picturesque
Atmosphere
Serene
Rooms
Stylish
Value
Expensive
Cleanliness
Spotless
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Lavish

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James N wrote a review Sep 2023
London, United Kingdom
Hotel's Favorite
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great reception staff .
Michaela was quite polite and very receptive to our comments .
She welcomed us and put us at ease after a traumatic experience driving to the hotel in a hire car !

Unfortunately the beautiful hotel has no signposted directions from the motorway .
Also it’s tricky trying to turn into the road .
It was a challenge finding it in the night .

The hotel room was well furnished , air conditioned with black out remote controlled drapes .

The bath sits next to the bed .
I am not sure if all rooms are designed the same .
Rooms are cleaned to a high standard daily .
Beds made up daily . Toiletries replenished daily .
Fridge fully equipped for the those wishing to have a tipple.

Complimentary water provided .

There are 4 restaurants including the main .

Three of them are by the beach and very atmospheric .

Breakfast buffet is very good. Poached eggs made on request .
Excellent views of the surrounding sea in a well designed seating area.

The Spa is available for an extra cost which I find a little disappointing.
Dressing gown sizes are discriminatory as there was a failure to supply large size dressing gowns .

Beaches at the hotel are rocky and the time of writing the weather was inclement .

Spa treatment is available at a cost.

Good car parking spaces .

Nearest shopping street is about a 15 min walk to Hersonimoss.
Not particularly attractive but caters for holiday makers in short term rental self catering apartments .

Parts of the beaches are stunning with crystal clear blue green water.

Landscaping is very tastefully done .
Pools are well maintained.

Overall it’s a hotel for honeymooners !!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Bring an umbrella to shade from the sun . Take care driving at night to this hotel as it is not...
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Response from Markos Pratsinakis, General Manager at Abaton Island Resort & Spa
Responded Sep 21, 2023
Dear James N, Greetings from Abaton Island Resort & Spa! We would like to thank you for your fantastic and so detailed review. The fact that you had such a great time in our Resort and that you enjoyed your stay really pleases us. Please be sure that your remarks have been taken into consideration. Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you again in the near future.
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JednSasha wrote a review Aug 2020
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We did not stay overnight at this hotel but booked sunbeds by the pool for the day and therefore got to see the rooms from the outside, the hotel areas and outside areas.

Tastefully decorated both inside and out.

On arrival security at the entrance checked our reservation and TEMPERATURES before allowing us to proceed to reception.

We had booked 5 sunbeds and the reception staff promptly arranged for a 6 seater 'chariot/gold transport' to take us to the pool area outside and overlooking the sea with it's almost infinity pool.

Sunbeds had been spaced further apart for social distancing but there were still enough for everyone, ours allowed us to dip our toes in the water surrounding the large swimming pool.

There are 2 types of beds, individual ones that can be moved around to suit groups and the fixed position platforms with 2 bes on each raised platform, the beds were equipped with towels and "fitted cover towels" which were in sealed bags on the beds ready and waiting for the user.

Now the confusion started, we had phoned the night before to book sunbeds and were quoted 15 euros per bed from 10:1 to pm (ish) s 75 euros for the beds, when were allocated our beds we were quoted 200 euros but told that included food and drinks on an 'all inclusive' basis which seemed fair enough.

We had drinks consisting of 1 Bacradi and Coke, a number of Mythos Lagers for my partner, a number of soft drink and a few Alcohol Free cocktails, for a snack we had 5 portions/plates of vegetable Spring Rolls, 3 portions of cheese cake and a chocolate fudge cake.

When we left the bill was 314 euros, so my confusion is firstly why we had to go all inclusive instead of the option we had booked and why the 200 euro all inclusive package turned into 314 euros, I am sure there is a valid explanation but before we return in the future I would like to know the exact price options and exactly what is and isn't included, 2 of the friends we went with live in Hersonnisos nearby so would like to return quite often.

The staff were attentive and extremely polite though drinks did take quite a long time to arrive after ordering with at least 2 orders being forgotten altogether and having to re-order more than once on each occasion.

The pool is amazing, the grounds beautiful and the rest of the hotel immaculately clean. the rooms with the small 'plunge' style pool looked very nice and inviting with an area for sitting/sunbathing outside on the sun loungers.

There was a DJ operating in the bar/dining area by the pool and he played some cool sounds but not so loud that anyone might find it too much.

There was a second kitchen area by the sunbeds and perhaps this is where the confusion started, this kitchen seemed to be more about preparing food to be delivered by the waiting staff, perhaps we were supposed to order from that kitchen but this was not explained to us and we were only told that food and drinks were all inclusive and that we could download the menu to our phones as under Covid regulations the menus had been removed.

We WILL return for more days in the sun and the pool but please explain the pricing structures to us.
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Date of stay: August 2020
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Room Tip: Rooms with private pools look wonderful in the hot months
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Response from Georgios Daskalakis, Γενικός Διευθυντής at Abaton Island Resort & Spa
Responded Aug 13, 2020
Dear JednSasha Greetings from Abaton Island Resort & Spa. In first instance allow me to thank you for your recent visit and the time spent in our resort. We are delighted to read that your visit has exceeded your expectations and that we have managed to offer you some time of relaxation through our facilities and services. Having said that, thank you for bringing to our attention the issue with the invoicing concerning the fees applicable for non-resident guests. Since we do not have an all-inclusive plan and in order to avoid any future misunderstandings, kindly contact our concierge through concierge@abaton.gr and we will gladly provide you with the necessary clarifications. Looking forward to welcome you back at Abaton soon. Best regards Georgios M. Daskalakis General Manager
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Emma & Emry: Luxury Travel Couple wrote a review Jul 2021
London, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We have just returned from a 3 night stay at the Abaton Island Resort & Spa. Everything about this resort oozes luxury, excellence and really is a height above the rest. Every little attention to detail has been thought of, from arriving at reception to panoramic infinity views of the ocean to the ambiance of music throughout the day and evening.

We stayed in the Deluxe Sea View Loft Suite. If you're wanting panoramic sea views and incredible sunset views this is the room type for you. The decor is incredible and the spa bath made it that bit more luxurious and romantic.

There are a number of restaurants to choose from whether you're feeling Asian, Steak, Seafood or traditional Greek cuisine. We tried both the Asian (Buddha Bar) and the Steak House (WoW). Although a little of the expensive side, the quality is exceptional and some of the best food we have ever tasted!

There are enough sun loungers and day beds throughout the day to never be 'fighting' over them as you see if many larger resorts. One thing to know, the sunbeds floating over the pool need a minimum spend of 150 euros to use.

Now onto the most unique and in our opinion truly outstanding part of this hotel. Their underwater reef world! There are three snorkelling channels you can take around the hotel. Literally write by the beach there's an abundance of marine life and coral! We spent hours just admiring the reef systems!

Overall, we cannot recommend the Abaton enough if you are wanting pure luxury, world class service and a location that truly surpasses any other on the island! We cannot wait to hopefully return in the future.

Thank you for such a memorable and wonderful stay!
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Date of stay: July 2021
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: Sea View Room for the sunsets!
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Response from Georgios Daskalakis, General Manager at Abaton Island Resort & Spa
Responded Jul 29, 2021
Dear luxurybackpacking Warm greetings from Abaton Island Resort & Spa. In first instance allow me to thank you for choosing our resort for your 3 night stay and for sharing such a wonderful and detailed account of your Abatonian experience. We are pleased to read from your review that you have made the most of your stay with us, including the varied palette of cuisines offered by our seafront restaurants, the abundance of loungers available for our guests and the snorkeling paths of Abaton's coastline. Mostly allow me to mention how delighted I personally am at your ind comments about the service offered by our team. Thank you once again and we are most certainly looking forward to welcome you back on the next possible occassion. Best regards Georgios M. Daskalakis General Manager
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Abbie wrote a review Aug 2022
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed for 8 nights and was amazed from the moment we arrived from the minute we left. The hotel has such a luxurious feel and staff made us feel welcome from the get go. We booked the "Luxury Guestroom with Sharing Pool" which was definitely worth the extra money and as an added bonus our room had a view of the sea too. The rooms are cleaned everyday, the bed was massive and very comfy, we had an espresso coffee machine and the coffee pods were topped up everyday free of charge. Some days staff knocked on our room with little cakes or biscuits which is a nice added touch. Room service also available with lots of choice and they were always happy to bring a huge bucket of ice every evening when we wanted to have drinks.

We used the main pool everyday too, we liked the cabana beds and the fact that you could order food and drinks without even having to move!
We ate at Buddha Bar 3 times during our stay and although pricey, the food was incredible and the DJ set a nice vibe. (Not too loud like some other reviews expressed, I didn't find it a problem). The restaurant and pool is also right next to the private beach so you really have everything you could want all within 1 minute of each other.

Breakfast literally offers every type of breakfast you could want, there was so much choice and it was all delicious.

We mainly stayed in the hotel but when we did go out reception was happy to book us a taxi. It cost us €15 each way to get to Hersonissos and was cheaper to eat and drink in the restaurants there, it was also nice to have some traditional Greek food.
Location wise, there is a supermarket within a 4 minute walk and the restaurant next door serves lovely food too.

I really recommend staying at Abaton, especially if you're looking for something luxurious and relaxing, it's such an amazing resort and really took all our stress away.
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Date of stay: August 2022
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: "Luxury Guestroom with Sharing Pool" is worth the extra!
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Response from Markos Pratsinakis, General Manager at Abaton Island Resort & Spa
Responded Apr 29, 2023
Dear Abs088, First of all, thank you for submitting such a lovely review having to do with your stay at Abaton Island Resort and Spa. It is our great pleasure reading that you had an excellent experience with us and we managed to meet your expectations and leaving you with that wonderful impression. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Daniel N wrote a review Oct 2020
Mayo, Ireland
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The sea view junior room was stunning, very comfortable beds with automatic blinds. The free standing bath feels very premium. Pools are beautiful, loved the call bell beside each of the loungers a very nice touch and the views are amazing. Staff were very attentive and food was very tasty. We enjoyed the 50 euro set dinner was superb, and breakfast was a similar lavish affair. If picking a room I’d opt for the front sea view junior rooms again and we will be back.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Georgios Daskalakis, General Manager at Abaton Island Resort & Spa
Responded Jun 27, 2021
Dear danieln891 Greetings from Abaton Island Resort & Spa and thank you for taking some time to share your exerience nTripAdvisor. We are very pleased that we have manageed to offer you a comfortable and pleasent holiday experience. Thank you for notably mentioning the accommodation comfort, the pool areas and the views, as well as the attention of our team and the food offering. Our team will be delighted to assist you in selecting one of our Sea front units for your next visit and until we are able to welcome you again, we wish you all the very best. Georgios M. Daskalakis General Manager
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Mika W wrote a review Apr 2022
Thailand
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Many hotels offer al "guaranteed best rate" if you book your room on their own website. In more than 75 % of cases that I checked, as a professional travel journalist,, this "guarantee" is an outright lie.
In the case of Abaton, it took me less than 5 minutes to find the same room at the same dates for 37% less ! A saving of over 500 euros. I am still amazed to see that hotels get away with this misleading advertising.
I asked Abaton GM, Mr. Daskalakis, how he justifies knowingly lying to his guests, but never received a clear answer. I then contacted the owner, Mr. Kaloutsakis, who was very curteous, and offered matching the much lower price I had found.
Big deal ! Prior to arrival, I emailed the GM and asked if we could meet during my stay, but he never bothered answering. Obviously, not really a graduate from a half way decent hotel management school...
About the hotel itself: a resort map on arrival or in room would be handy as the property is big. No indication of location of the various restaurants and, as it turned out, some are closed a couple of days per week. Our room ? OK, except for the weird bathtub next to the bed (which rook 34 minutes to fill...). And we had to chose carefully, as some rooms, including expensive ones with a private mini pool, have nothing but a bloc of concrete in front of them as view.
Insulation ? Not really great as we could clearly follow our neighbour's conversations. At 10pm, on our arrival day, somebody from room service walked in without knocking to deliver two little chocolates and water.
The advertised smart TV ain't that smart (no access to Netflix, Amazon or similar' and no dvd player available. The mini beaches at the hotel: not half as nice as in what looks like photoshopped pictures on their website. Much nicer beaches available about a mile away on both sides of the hotel.
The staff ? friendly and helpful. Very good breakfast and dinner buffet. If you have a car, don't hesitate to try some close by tavernas that offer great local food and wine at a third of the cost of a hotel meal. All in all, Not much privacy as you can see on pictures. Decent value if you if you find the right room at the right price on a wholeseller's website, but definitely not worth the money if you book a viewless room directly on the hotel's website.
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Date of stay: October 2021
1.0 of 5 bubblesValue
2.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
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caitlin h wrote a review Aug 2021
Egham, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The first trip for nearly 2 years and this was just the most perfect holiday for it. From the moment we arrived the staff were so friendly and helpful. The hotel was beautiful with stunning views everywhere. Our room was a suite with a shared pool which i'd highly recommend. The only thing id say was that there weren't enough bottled water in the rooms.
Favourite restaurant for lunch was Buddha Bar, fabulous food & service. Bony Fish and Elemes were both excellent. Polina who worked at both looked after us every time we went. She recommended items on the menu that we wouldn't necessarily have chosen which we were delighted about. Polina was wonderful.
Breakfast had a great variety of food, with disposable masks and gloves at the end of each station which was a great idea.
Overall the food, hotel location, cleanliness & staff were fabulous.
The service alone for this hotel was outstanding, thank you for making our first post covid holiday a truly wonderful one.
Highly recommend
Caitlin & Shane
Room 616
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Date of stay: July 2021
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Response from Georgios Daskalakis, General Manager at Abaton Island Resort & Spa
Responded Aug 8, 2021
Dear Caitlin and Shane Greetings from Abaton Island Resort & Spa. In first instance allow me to thank you for trusting us for your recent, well deserved post Covid holiday in Crete and to mention that we are all very very pleased that your holiday is as perfect and as safe, as you kindly describe in your TripAdvisor review. We are vey pleased that your selected room (an Abaton Colection Suite with a Sharing Pool) was to your satisfaction and that you have had the opportunity to try Buddha Beach Bar Abaton Crete, Bony Fish and Elemes Cretan Cuisie Restaurants. Rest assured that your kind comments will be shared amongst the team and particularly with Polina, whom you so kindly highlight in your review as your Abaton Ambassador. Thank you once again and we would be delighted on the opportunity to welcome you back soon. Best regards Georgios M. Daskalakis General Manager
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Mkn F wrote a review Jul 2021
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We visited in June where we were kindly greeted with a refreshment drink (White Sangria which was delicious). Upon arrival, you'll immediately be blown away by the spacious lobby and the minimalist-luxe decor.

It's walking distance from the town however, you'll feel like you're in a secluded oasis with a private beach area. Because there's so much space around the resort, you never feel crowded and can always find peace and quiet. All the staff were following covid-protocols which was fantastic for reassuring guests that safety measures are in place.

As someone who usually works a bit abroad, I was happy to see that our room had a loft area which was great to set up my 'office' when needed. Again, the rooms follow a very sleek and modern interior with Elemis amenities.

Although there was a lovely pool area located near their Buddha-Bar Restaurant (which I highly recommend), I would advise everyone visiting to bring some snorkel gear and possibly an underwater camera. I frequently like to dive when abroad, so this really made our stay. We had the waters of Crete to explore but we weren't far to freshen up back in the hotel room. Members of staff were very helpful in showing us the snorkel routes of Abaton Island and also nearby areas to explore as well.

Now for the food: The breakfast buffet did not disappoint! They had a wide selection of hot or cold food and also some vegan options which were perfect for me.

What really made the stay enjoyable, was the hospitality of the staff and how warm and welcomed they made us feel. It was quite sad to leave as we got so used to talking to them and having their help.
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Date of stay: June 2021
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Room Tip: Choose a loft room if you want an office area
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Response from Georgios Daskalakis, General Manager at Abaton Island Resort & Spa
Responded Jul 4, 2021
Dear Maiken F Greetings from Abaton Island Resort & Spa and sunny Crete! Thank you for selecting our resort for your recent stay in our island and for sharing such a wonderful and detailed account of your experience on TripAdvisor. We are all deligthed to read that your expectations were exceeded both in terms of facilties and services, but also as far as the hospitality offered by our team. Thank you once again and we woul be very pleased to welcome you back at Abaton in the not so distant future. Best Regards Georgios M. Daskalakis General Manager
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Panos P. wrote a review Sep 2020
Germany
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Just come back from the beautiful island of Crete. My girlfriend and I booked a room in Abaton Island, when we arrived there a bit early in the morning after a cold welcome from the staff of the reception we informed that we had to wait until 14:00 to have our room. We got the room at 15:30 after waiting for a long hours.
The room was fantastic, we booked a Thalassa Deluxe Seafront Guestroom, and then the problems was just starting. The air-condition was not cold enough and the shower was blocked, we reported to the reception but until the next day was not fixed. The Buddha Bar was tasty but too expensive, the portions was small and loud music until late at night. The main Bar was also very expensive. Too many Instagram and Facebook influencers where very annoying during the day. The stuff was very kind but looked very tired and the service was not for 5 star hotel.
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Date of stay: September 2020
2.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Response from Georgios Daskalakis, General Manager at Abaton Island Resort & Spa
Responded Sep 30, 2020
Dear Pioneer64307195074 Greetings from Abaton Island Resort & Spa. Thank you for taking some time to share your recent holiday experience with us on TripAdvisor. Even though we are sincerely sorry to read that we have not met our expectations, constructive guest feedback is our most important tool that allow us to evaluate the level of our services. To that effect and since our records do not show issues like the ones mentioned in your review, we would appreciate if you could kindly provide us with some more details about your stay at info@abaton.gr. This will allow us to look into the specific issues you raise in your review and take the necessary action. Looking forward to hear from you and we would b delighted to be given the opportunity to welcome you back and serve you better. Best regards Georgios M. Daskalakis General Manager
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Debbie Scarff wrote a review May 2022
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Stayed for 5 nights, it is a beautiful looking hotel with nice rooms and great sea views. We had a room with sea view and private pool on a half board basis which cost £3,000 inc flights. However, check in was a pointless inefficient faff and be sure to take complimentary drink as it will be the last free thing the hotel gives you! The room is very nice but why they think anyone wants a bath stuck in middle of bedroom with a shower in one cupboard and toilet in another cupboard is beyond me, a nice spacious ensuite would of been a better use of space. Buffet restaurant the food was OK, but not very hot and the waiting staff certainly were not 5* standard. The staff were fairly incompetent, first morning we ordered tea, 20 minutes later it still hadn't arrived, we had finished our breakfast so left but did inform maitre'd of oversight. 2nd day we did get a full pot of tea/water, with 1 'make in a cup' strength tea bag in it. 3rd day we took extra tea bags in from our room as they just cant get it right. No orange juice offered first morning, 2nd day orange juice offered 3 times! The staff were not rushed off their feet, 7 staff for around 30 guests, but the service wasn't great. One morning when they were being observed by manager/owner they did up their game. For first 3 nights we had no turn down service in evening for our room, then without warning last 2 nights it happened, the cynical side of me thinks it was to win favour before guests leave. Cleaning standards were good. Be prepared to pay for additional coffee capsules in room and you have to ask at reception for additional tea bags etc. Night before check out we booked for our luggage to be collected in the morning, as hotel told us to do, but it wasn't collected so we carried our own suitcases to reception. Hersonissos isnt great. There is not alot (nothing) to do in hotel and food at lunchtime is extortionate and pretentious, so we ended up going out to eat into hersonissos for half the cost including taxi fare. We took a taxi and bus to Sisi which was beautiful and well worth a visit. I suggest you spend your money wiser than we did, we have been to 'lesser' hotels but got far better service, value and experience than this full of it's own importance place, be warned!
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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twon asked a question Aug 2024
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom2 contributions
Is ther a shop on the resort to buy water from
richr1979 asked a question Jun 2023
Manchester, United Kingdom86 contributions80 helpful votes
Are smart chino shorts allowed in the dining areas?
Answer from jeevsey
Essex, United Kingdom42 contributions37 helpful votes
Yep
Answer from dalydon
Leeds, United Kingdom34 contributions15 helpful votes
They are charged separately to the room price.
amoore39 asked a question Sep 2022
Manchester, United Kingdom
Is there a decent gym here? Thank you.
Answer from konstantinosa952
Pattaya36 contributions26 helpful votes
Yes there is a gymnasium, indoor swimming pool and a couple of outdoor ones too. Great breakfast and a very nice steak restaurant that I highly recommend.
Ben F wrote a tip Sep 2024
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"You need to sort out the front of the hotel. The pool feature etc is dated. When I arrived it didn’t feel as amazing as it. "
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Fabian R wrote a tip Sep 2024
Stuttgart, Germany1 contribution1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Rent a car oder a quad to make some short trips "
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Louise K wrote a tip Sep 2024
London, United Kingdom4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"We found a couple of cute places for dinner/lunch left out of the hotel. 10-15 min work or so but worth it. We weren't a fan of turning right out of the hotel - touristy."
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Puraenigma wrote a tip Sep 2024
Essex, United Kingdom2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Bath in bedroom so not good for the bashful type. For those looking for entertainment you will need to go into the town, taxi needed."
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Mills1972Trip wrote a tip Sep 2024
Edinburgh, United Kingdom35 contributions5 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"The wee taverna Zorbus doesn’t look much but the food is excellent. Stalus is well worth a visit. Amici Italian is outstanding"
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PRICE RANGE
$230 - $318 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
GreeceCreteHeraklion PrefectureHersonissos
NUMBER OF ROOMS
152
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ABATON ISLAND RESORT & SPA - Updated 2024

Frequently Asked Questions about Abaton Island Resort & Spa
Which popular attractions are close to Abaton Island Resort & Spa?
Nearby attractions include Lychnostatis Open Air Museum (0.3 miles), Star Beach Village & Water Park (0.7 miles), and Mermaid Dreams Hersonissos (0.5 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Abaton Island Resort & Spa?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at Abaton Island Resort & Spa?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Abaton Island Resort & Spa?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Abaton Island Resort & Spa?
Yes, free parking and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Abaton Island Resort & Spa?
Conveniently located restaurants include Buddha-Bar Beach, Meltemi Beach, and Pelagos Taverna Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Abaton Island Resort & Spa?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Abaton Island Resort & Spa have airport transportation?
Yes, Abaton Island Resort & Spa offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Abaton Island Resort & Spa?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Abaton Island Resort & Spa offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Abaton Island Resort & Spa?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, German, and Greek.
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