Stella Blue Seaside Resort

What a fantastic place, even at the end of the season when the staff are almost worn out and ready for a break they were still unbelievably helpful and friendly. We arrived around 2pm and were greeted by a very friendly face who booked us in and took us to our room, although the room was a little dated it was very clean, spacious, cool and had a great private balcony. The newly refurbished pool area was great, although we did not spend much time sitting around the pool it had plenty of loungers and seating areas around including little islands within the pool area with bean bags and loungers where you could while away the hours in comfort. The food was outstanding and there was always something to wet everyone's appetite whether it was traditional Greek or more Europeans tastes, there was also live entertainment in the evening around the pool bar Tuesday night was especially good with the South 3 Band, a trio who played a variety of covers. We booked an excursion with the reception for one day but I got the times mixed up and missed the coach, the receptionist was very very understanding a booked us on another one the following day without any extra costs or loss to us, we even had a small refund which we tried to leave as a tip but it was politely declined. Overall we could not recommend this place highly enough.

Excelent hotel. The best Staff strating in reception with Magda, barmans, Staff on restauration and hause keeping always helpfull and smile. The meals fantastic (tzatziki souse- incredible). Rooms tidy and clean. Location 🤩. The sea acros the road. The bar is open till 11pm. The most importent things is the beach is not big so there is silence and calm. Every evening we had atraction like musician. The views are incredible....

DRINKS!!! You won’t get drunk on the lager that’s for sure, I’ve had stronger shandy. Looks like lager smells like lager tastes like lager but there’s very little alcohol in it, I drank from 10am until 8pm ish and did not feel a thing so had to switch to cocktails (not my thing really), there were people mixing the lager with white wine which I didn’t spot until the last day. The resort is amazing for the money, it’s clean and peaceful the sound of the sea and the sea breeze are lovely. We arrived at 1am and Mike (not 100% sure of his name it was late and we were very tired) checked us in and even had some food waiting for us, a really nice touch and was needed after all the travelling, he was really friendly and helped us with our bags, one of the nicest check ins at a hotel we have had he really made us feel welcome. When we got to the room we had dressing gowns and slippers, a bottle of wine and a nice bowl of fresh fruit, we have stayed in places way more expensive than this and they didn’t have anything as nice as this. We was allocated room 154 which had a direct sea view and genuinely had a direct sea view, I loved relaxing on the bed with the balcony doors open just watching and listening to the sea. The staff are all very pleasant and helpful the cleaning crew are amazing and the food is outstanding for the money, there was always a wide selection of meats, Beef, Pork, Chicken, Lamb and sometimes Muscles or Squid. This is a bargain you won’t be able to beat (apart from the drinks). We have travelled around the world and for once we were both full at every mealtime which never ever happens, one of us usually struggles to find something worth eating and I have to say the deserts were lovely. There is a restaurant separate to the main building called Meltemi which your allowed one visit on your stay, the food again was excellent and the service from the two staff was outstanding, very relaxed and welcoming nothing was too much bother. This is a resort tucked away from the hustle and bustle, it’s peaceful! The nearest bus stop is half an hours walk uphill, if you’re coming to explore go elsewhere if you’re coming for a complete switch off this is the one. The bus is £2.40 to Heraklion or £35 to the airport in a taxi, aprox 25 mins. The mini market in the hotel is priced well and not much different to the bigger supermarkets in the area. The hotel is right on the seafront with a nice beach 10 seconds away. To get the bus you will need bus stop 16. If it wasn’t for the drinks in general this place would be a 10 out of 10, if you go on holiday to enjoy a beer or three and unwind, you will end up buying your own like I did, the nicest lager I could find was €1.40 and was 500ml and 5% abv. The gin I noticed was 30% that they served at the hotel bar so not full strength like we get in the Uk. Nearby is a supermarket bazaar that’s deceptively big and has all sorts, drinks clothes and snacks, for a proper shop you need to go to Analipsi where you w