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Ideal Hotel

2.0 star property

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool
Interior detail

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Apart-hotel

1 bathroomSleeps 445 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Main Road, Kokkini Hani, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 71500
  • Place, Dinosauria Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cretaquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Heraklion Port
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About this property

Ideal Hotel

Apartment in Hersonissos with kitchen and balcony
This aparthotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. The apartment features free WiFi, a balcony, and a kitchen with a refrigerator. A flat-screen TV, room service, and a hair dryer are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available.
This aparthotel offers 25 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer refrigerators and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at this aparthotel, you'll be close to Watercity Waterpark. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an outdoor pool are available. Built in 2002, this budget aparthotel has 25 apartments on 2 floors. The apartment offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, balcony, and flat-screen TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a meeting room, and conference space
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 11 minutes by car from Heraklion Port and 14 minutes from Star Beach Water Park
This aparthotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this aparthotel measures 215 square feet (20 square meters) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at this aparthotel. Free self parking is available.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Ideal taverna - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car hire
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Playground

Restaurants on site

  • Ideal taverna

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: EUR 7 for adults and EUR 3.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Limited room service

Bedrooms

  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Work spaces

  • 215 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Services and conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • No housekeeping service
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 floors
  • 25 units
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2002
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 7 for adults and EUR 3.5 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight.
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ideal Chersonissos
Ideal Hotel Chersonissos
Ideal Hotel Gouves
Ideal Gouves
Ideal Hotel Aparthotel
Ideal Hotel Hersonissos
Ideal Hotel Aparthotel Hersonissos

Ideal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John, Guildford

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathanael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended. Simple, clean accommodations with everything you need. Wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the fourth time we have stayed here. Its an fantastic hotel, the staff are really friendly, the food in the attached taverna is excellent with a mix of British and Greek and Cretan dishes and the rooms were cleaned every other day. The only small problem is that for the last two years (2020 and 2021) the pool chlorine level has seemed rather high - it has caused our eyes to sting and tarnished some silver jewellery. However this might just be due to extra hygiene measures due to COVID.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not that far from airport so you can take the public bus. It has a built in restaurant and a nice pool. Some mosquitoes in the room but nothing outrageous. Restaurant was decently priced and had tradtional greek food. The beach was 3 minutes away. An okay stay for an okay day
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice accommodations close to port and airport

We arrived late on the ferry and needed a place to stay overnight near the port. The room we booked was actually an apartment with a bedroom with a double bed and living area with 2 twin beds. The staff were very friendly. Provided extra towels and linens when she realized there were 3 of us. The beds were quite firm, the bathroom plenty large. We didn't use the kitchen as we left early the next morning. Only downside was a.c. unit was in the bedroom so took a while to cool the whole unit. Great place to stay especially for someplace close to the port or airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Have stayed here before and the standards are still very high
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

scottiecutie, Scotland UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luv the staff, location & the food = "Nostimo"

Fast Internet Powerful aircon Accomodating staff. Nice garden. Clean spacious rooms however there were some ants in kitchen & few flies/ insects....doesn't put as off... Will still definitely come back "Nostimo" & big portion of food on their Restaurant especially the ideal pizza & fries. Thanks for your hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal is a great value! The restaurant on site is delicious & Ideal is located right across the street from the beach where you can pay 3 euro & spend the day with chairs & an umbrella sea side. Comfortable for couples or families and staff is super friendly! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great Value, Friendly Hosts

Very hospitable owners and a terrific restaurant downstairs. This place is a great value for the room.

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Dimitra

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

8/10 Good

Sparklz, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
all you need on a family vacation, plus a great restaurant and poolbar, people at the hotel were just alround nice and helfull at all times.

10/10 Excellent

Rob B, Scottsdale AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Feeling at home so far away from home

This hotel did not feel like a hotel, it felt like home away from home. This is a family owned business. They made me and my family feel like part of their family. I will definitely stay there when I visit Crete again. Rooms are clean, spacious, and comfortable. Better than many "luxury" resorts I have been to. Close to the beaches, nice pool area and conveniently on the main road. The beers are ice cold and the people warm and friendly. Mother runs the kitchen and the love comes through in the food. Produce fresh from the garden! Its a great place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Chris Tina, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great quality of service, friendly staff and very spacey and clean rooms. We felt very comfortable and welcome from the first day.

10/10 Excellent

dave, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

the best family run hotel in kokkini hani

stayed before many times, any problems they get sorted straight away very friendly family run hotel very clean will be going there again.

10/10 Excellent

Gil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

clean and simple

Very nice owner. good rooms with quiet surroundings. clean and with good facilities. bar and restaurant are good. you must taste the Raki at the bar!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Mixed Review

My boyfriend and I stayed for three days in June. While the hotel was nice enough, our room was not cleaned very well and had quite a few nasty bug surprises throughout our stay. It also always took us a long time to get service at the hotel counter and there was no soap or towels to help us wash our dishes in the kitchenette. The TV screen was small as well.

8/10 Good

Souad

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
On the plus side: magnificent pool, the rooms are quiet and equipped with a kitchenette, which is quite useful. The room was clean when we arrived. What badly altered our experience was the way a rare incident was handled by the owner. There was an overflow of wastewater in our room. The man who was supposed to empty the wastewater tank had apparently too much work and hadn't been able to come. The smell was horrendous and the maids quickly came to clean the mess as much as possible until the man who was supposed to empty the tank arrived, and after he would have left. We asked if we could perhaps have a different room for the rest of our stay but we were told that the hotel was fully booked. As a compensation, the owner's mother told us one of our nights wouldn't be charged, and we were satisfied with that arrangement. However, on our last night (past 9pm) when we asked the owner about it, he told us that wouldn't be possible because of the way our booking was made (we had paid in advance on hotels.com) and that the only compensation he could make was to give us a discount at the hotel's restaurant. Since we had already eaten and that we were to leave early the next morning, we couldn't benefit from this offer. We felt like the owner tried to find an excuse to not refund us the 44 euros we had been promised and we were very disappointed with the way he handled that situation; that we were told we would get a compensation, only to be denied it at the last minute.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoltán

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great stuff, super kitchen, practical room. Not the trendiest design, but very practical and comfy for a family holiday. The stuff goes way beyond your expectations to make you happy. On the backside the location is quite noisy due to the constantly arriving airplanes and additional noise coming from the main road. And a mosquito net for the windows would be definitely an added value. But the advantages most certainly outweigh these problems. And the kitchen is really fantastic. All in all this hotel is great value for the price.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Progrès possibles surtout en literie.

Les conditions d'hébergement sont tout à fait correctes. Il reste deux points à améliorer : 1.) Le parking pour voitures est difficile à utiliser avec un accès étroit et un emplacement exigu. 2.) Mauvaise literie : absence de sommier remplacée par une planche en aggloméré et un matelas d'une dureté extrême.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018