Journey56991296515
14. juli 2024
After reading a number of negative Tripadvisor reviews post booking, we almost cancelled. But… there is a happy ending to the story… (skip to the end if you don’t have time!!) This resort has the most spectacular views of anywhere I’ve ever stayed. The views, not just of Spinalonga Island are breathtaking. Carved into an elevated rock face so ingenious that you wonder if the Greek Gods themselves catapulted this resort into the rock bed that dominates its features. The VIEWS, from every room are breathtaking and, every public area is positioned to maximise them. I even said to hubby on arrival, ‘If I’d to eat porridge every day I’d be happy here’. Not at all true - I’m a foodie… read on… We upgraded to ‘Cool Living’ when we booked - we weren’t sure exactly what it offered in addition but it was our 10th wedding anniversary and it didn’t cost a lot more. The promise of the hot tub on the balcony and a bigger room as well as access to the higher up pool swung it. I requested (based on a Tripadvisor tip..) a room in the 700s. It was stunning. Spacious, heaps of storage - as a dress designer I travel heavy… ha! A sumptuous walk in shower and separate toilet / dressing area. The large bed on a platform, all very lush (air-con a little too noisy for me…) Sting in the tail … night one, we were unable to book a restaurant (kind of understandable and we’ve had this experience at many’s the 5-star hotel on Day 1). The only option to eat was in ‘The Island’ buffet restaurant. We arrived late in the service (too much time in the jacuzzi!?), we were very disappointed. The food was tepid, the meat tough, the salads un-replenished after the earlier diners - as a foodie, I thought - ‘where’s the porridge’? And I expected it was our lot for the week… But… not so… Day 2, all our restaurants were eventually booked (the app had broken but the F&B team immediately responsive, it was working by Day 3). Of our own volition we decided to eat out in Elounda one night and Plaka another (each about 20-40 min walk away and £7-10 taxi in a lovely air conditioned taxi (btw - top tip - instead of getting on a crap coach post flight or paying for private transfers, the hotel will pre book this for you €105 door to door) Back to food… We don’t like sushi or seafood so we stick with the Greco Lavante (they kindly allowed us 3 nights there, you’re permitted 2 but taking into account our food preferences, an exception was made). It was really lovely. Different theme nights though, as you’re only permitted 2 nights it worked out we repeated one menu twice. No biggie, we ordered something different and you’re really only supposed to be there 2 nights… We enjoyed the Amphitheater street food too the other night. It was really tasty - the pizza is particularly good (rustic, homemade, fresh & super hot!). The kebabs were a bit small but I got the impression you could ask for more. Amazing views, atmosphere & service (Angel you’re an Angel!) Btw, we returned to The Isla
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