Lovely little beach hotel with very friendly staff and delicious breakfast. Easy to get to Heraklion by bus or car. Emi Seaside has its own parking lot, which is great if you rent a car during your stay.

Stayed in October 2023

The place has dated and basic interiors, so if you fancy a more modern furniture you have to look somewhere else. The cleaning was ok, but in hidden places (eg.: drawers) can be better. The room cleaning is done at noon time which may annoy people coming after lunch and want to nap.

Emi Seaside is located in a more isolated area, quieter than on the main street. It has a private beach with free sunbeds on the seaside, so no extra cost. The parking is free and located next to the property with an access code gate. Next to the property is a nice taverna "Waves Beach Bar Restaurant" with very good greek food. They have an exotic parrot as their mascot. The water is not very deep, with sandy bottom (at the shore at least) and the beach is supervised by a lifeguard.

Stayed in September 2023

Path to the beach was all gravel

Close to attractions

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing

Good price and right on the beach

Stayed in October 2023

Beautiful place to stay, the owner and staff was very accommodating nothing was too much trouble. Very clean, food very tasty, pool area small but that's what made it nice 1 minute walk to the beach. Overall I would highly recommend this place and I will definitely go again. You will not be disappointed if you stay here.

Stayed in September 2023

I couldn’t find nothing bad about and I believe no one has nothing bad to say about Emi Seaside.

Everything! George is great and attentive with everyone. We just have the best to sun about his place. Highly recommend

Stayed in October 2023

beach

Stayed in September 2023

the tv had some connection issues, but it was more a quirk than a problem.

To be honest, everything went surprisingly well. I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The rooms were very comfortable, the beds too. The pool was quiet and comfortable.

Stayed in September 2023

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Amazingly friendly host! Nice little hotel close to the beach and restaurants. Breakfast was good. Great for staying in the Heraklion area.

Stayed in September 2023

Turned out that we booked the smallest room which was 16 sqm (including the facilities), which we did not realize from the description on the website, so we had to put some of the furniture on the balcony to fit the suitcases in the room. It is our fault of course and has nothing to do with the property, but please make sure you read the description carefully. Also, the room has an electric kettle but no cups, would be good to add those.

The property is newly renovated and the owners family keeps it immaculately clean. The breakfast was good and the parking was convenient

Stayed in September 2023

Food options at the hotel aren’t great but so much around that it’s not a problem. Supermarket next door too

Great staff and location. The property is practically on the beach but really quiet, you have pool and beach access at no cost with beds / shade available. Family run hotel and you will feel at home here.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing to be negative about - it’s got a great location if you don’t want to stay in the busy city but wish to travel in with ease.

Small super friendly family run hotel right by the beach with a small pool area with lots of sun beds . Waiter service for both beach and pool. Quiet at night , no noise but just short stroll from the shops / tavernas. Breakfast good and reserved pool side tables for sea view apartments. We walked to Heraklion 6km along coastal road. Bus service also runs from Airport to Heraklion to Amoudara 1.50 euro really handy for night out in Heraklion.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing, really.

Excellent location and value for money. Hosts are very friendly and ready to answer any question. Rooms are spacious and equipped with air conditioning. Private beach is definitely a bonus for the price.

Stayed in September 2023

We enjoyed our stay at Emi Seaside. The breakfast was delicious with so many fresh choices. The pool and beach area were nice and easy to access. One of the best parts was how clean the entire hotel was. The owner, his family and his staff were very nice and helpful.

Stayed in September 2023

The balcony offered a very clear view to... the balcony of the hotel next door, so I didn't feel like sitting outside often. The room's furniture only really allowed to watch TV from the bed. I wasn't able to sit somewhere to read or write, in a way to do something when I didn't feel like going to the beach.

The strongest point of the hotel is the easy access to the beach, the availability of plenty of loungers both near the pool and at the beach. The beach itself is also very nice, with soft golden sand and a great view over Crete's mountains. The attention and help of all the staff is also very commendable. I always got a solution for any problem or question I had. Also, the hotel's location makes it very easy to walk into any restaurant or to quickly catch a bus to Heraklion.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing

Cleaning and beach were the best

Stayed in September 2023

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Very friendly family run accommodation. Warm welcome and excellent location.

Stayed in September 2023

the rooms were not particularly pretty.

close, casual and clean.

Stayed in September 2023

Very friendly and helpful staff. Good location right on the beach and with a bus stop outside that takes you directly to town, the airport and Knossos!

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing! All well!

Friendly Staff. George, the manager, was very helpful and friendly. He could communicate in many languages which was very helpful. The breakfast & food was good. Wi-Fi connection was everywhere around the beach area, swimming pool and in the hotel. All in all, I'm happy and would return for sure.

Stayed in August 2023

Very helpful owner, sea very close.

Stayed in May 2023

Flawless - I think that first time in my life I can’t find one thing or situation that was problematic…

This place is perfect.. from the moment you step in until the last moment of your stay, for sure You will enjoy it.. We got a room with a sea view.. when we get up in the morning first what we did is to go out on a huge balcony and the scenery was stunning.. room was spotless like the rest of the hotel… each day room was cleaned and also you get new towels.. And what to tell about food? Breakfast was a great, buffet with variety of dishes.. egss, sausages, bacon, toast, pastries, jams and a lot of fresh fruits.. and also what was a huge plus, owner Mr. George informed us that he made a table reservation on the terrace so we started idyllic each day with a delicious food overlooking the sea and listening to the sound of the waves.. If you choose to have a lunch or dinner here they offer a la carte menu, I was positively suprised how affordable it was and big thanks to Daria for prepariring delicious food and perfect service.. also Stavro… Hotel has a private beach never too crowed, clean, peacefull and quiet.. Just across the street there is a bus station so we could easily reach Heraklion city center ( 15 min ride ) for just 1.5 eur.. and also you have bus to Knosos ( bus ticket is 5 eur )… Nearby there is a lot of traditional Greek tavernas ( recomendation for Uncle George - sea bream ), boutiques, jewelry and souvenir gift shops.. And not to forget, wifi was great in the hotel but especially on the beach… On the last day we had a flight in the afternoon so we were able to spend almost half of the day on the beach and later we had access to the batroom with a shower ( our belonging and suitcases were safely stored next to the reception). To sum up: PERFECTION!!!

Stayed in August 2023

Missing towels on the first day. Host forgot to fill soap. Someone ordered food and beverages on our hotel room number so there was a quite confusion on our leave.

The owner was very accommodating and helpful. Clean rooms, quiet and calm atmosphere. Simple and tasty breakfast. Close to beach with free sunbeds and umbrellas. We definitely recommend this accomodation.

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing not to like. It was exactly what I was looking for.

Exactly like in pictures. Clean clean clean property. I clean properties for a living i know where to look. Clean behind beds and in corners. Family owned and operated. Pool area very nice. Air conditioning was great. Water pressure in shower great. Breakfast was great. Proximity to beach great. Beach chairs included with great wifi everywhere including on beach. Took the family room and it was really spacious for a family of 4 North American standards. Plenty of space to hang bathing suits and towels outside. Kitchen a bonus as I like to prep salads for lunch. Free parking. Centrally located in the middle of Crete. We used it as base to check out all the beautiful beaches Crete had to offer and enjoyed the beach at our hotel too.

Stayed in July 2023