In this article we want to talk about one of thehotels of Crete. Themis Beach Hotel 4 * is a family complex, designed in the traditional Cretan design. It is very popular with guests with children. Comfortable rooms, warm atmosphere and good service make the holiday pleasant.
Themis Beach Hotel 4 * is located in eightkilometers from the famous Heraklion International Airport, in the resort town of Kokkini Hani. The complex is located right on the coast. It was built in 1980 and since then has successfully received guests within its walls. In 2000, the hotel was completely renovated. A hundred meters away is the stop.
Themis Beach Hotel 4 *, as we already wrote,located in the village of Kokkini Hani. Currently, this small village in Crete is considered a resort. It is located east of Heraklion. From Kokkini Hani fifteen kilometers to the capital of the island. That is why the road to the airport Nikos Kazantzakis takes very little time. Not so long ago, the village was an ordinary fishing village, in which there was an inn for farmers carrying food for the capital markets. And today it is a completely successful resort with a well-developed infrastructure. The settlement got its present name thanks to the innkeeper, who built his establishment in this place.
Kokkini Hani is an ideal place for a quietfamily holiday, can not be said about the nearby Chersonissos and Malia. In the village there are no noisy and vibrant nightclubs, but there are excellent hotels, restaurants, cafes, various shops, taverns and wonderful beaches. Despite the fact that there is no nightlife in the town, everyone will find here an interesting activity and entertainment. Nobody will be bored.
The nearest airport to Themis Beach Hotel 4 *It is located in Heraklion, from which a resort service has been established in Kokkini Hani. Buses run very often. The gap between flights is no more than half an hour. You can get to the village from the airport in fifteen minutes. With all the simplicity of the route to the hotel, tourists, arriving with bags, prefer to take a taxi or pre-order a transfer. This is especially true of guests with small children and strollers. Due to the proximity of Heraklion, a taxi to Kokkini Hani will be inexpensive. And you can even rent a car.
The hotel has 157 rooms. Let's consider which apartment categories are present in Themis Beach Hotel 4 *:
All rooms are connected to the centralair conditioning, they have satellite TV, safe, refrigerator, Internet (charge), telephone, radio, hairdryer. All apartments have a balcony or terrace. Cleaning is done daily, and bed linen is changed once every three days.
Themis Beach operates on currently populartime system is all inclusive. For breakfast, usually served hot milk, cereal, cereal, boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, sausages, cheeses, vegetables in different variations. For lunch and dinner, food is more varied. There are meat dishes and cream soups. Food is organized at a decent level, mainly dominated by Italian cuisine: pasta, pasta, pizza and more. After lunch, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the poolside bars. There, vacationers are offered pizza and delicious ice cream.
Themis Beach has a good infrastructure.The hotel has several swimming pools, a fitness center, parking, bike rental, boat rental, shops with a selection of tourist goods, laundry.
Themis Beach Hotel 4 * (Heraklion, Kokkini Hani)offers its guests all kinds of sports entertainment. Tourists can attend massages, ride bicycles, canoes, horses, parachute jumping, diving, golf, windsurfing, play basketball or volleyball, billiards, tennis.
A good team works in the hotel season.animators, which in every way entertains guests, luring to do water aerobics or participate in interesting programs on the beach. In the evenings, tourists expect music shows and entertainment.
Themis Beach Hotel 4 * (Crete), photo of whichgiven in the article, positioning itself as a hotel for families with children. Therefore, the presence of animation is a prerequisite. The hotel has a kids club with an animation team, there is a pool for kids and a playground for games with slides and swings.
What good is Themis Beach Hotel 4 * (Crete)?Guest reviews are full of excitement regarding the hotel’s beach. The hotel complex is located right on the beach. Between them and the beach there is a narrow road that ends in a dead end near the hotel. Therefore, it is almost impossible to meet a car here. Passing the road, you get to the beautiful sandy beach. It has sun beds and umbrellas. Unfortunately, they are paid. However, no one would mind if you sit on your towel right on the sand. Sunset in the sea is gentle and comfortable for children, and the water is always clean. Calmness is rare. More often there are waves, but not strong. It is very interesting to jump on them with children.
Tourists should understand that by purchasingA trip to Themis Beach Hotel 4 *, Crete (tours do not include excursions to local attractions), you should definitely consider a cultural recreation program in advance, that is, think about what to see in Crete. This wonderful island is full of interesting and beautiful places.
Безусловно, в отеле можно заказать экскурсии, но They are quite expensive in Crete. Each will cost at least 30 euros per person. It is much easier to rent a car for a few days and ride around the whole island. So do all knowledgeable tourists. It should be noted that holidaymakers who plan to spend time not only on the beach, but also to see the sights, will not be disappointed. The fact is that in the vicinity of Kokkini Hani there are many interesting places. Archeological excavations are carried out very close to the resort, during their research a Minoan house was found with all the utensils, which has been perfectly preserved to this day. Scientists suggest that such a large and rich dwelling once belonged to a priestess.
A short drive from Kokkini Haniis the village of Anapolis. It has a wonderful water park called WaterCity. If you want to have fun and actively spend time with the whole family, then you definitely need to visit this wonderful place. The water park has 34 attractions. In the southeast of Anapolis is the old monastery of John the Divine. Outwardly, he looks more like a fortress than the dwelling of monks. Such a powerful structure was necessary to protect against pirate raids. Not far from Hokkini-Hani is the famous Cretan Aquarium, which contains a rich collection of marine inhabitants of the Mediterranean. It accepts guests only from May to September.
From Kokkini Hani, you can even take a bus toAgios Nicholas and Heraklion to see the sights there. Renting a car, you can even go round the whole island. Among the tourists, trips to the Lassithi Plateau, to the Palace of Knossos, the Zeus Cave, Spinalonga, Balos Bay and the Gramvousa Island are especially popular.
Since Heraklion and its port are locatedclose enough to Kokkini Hani, then you can easily take a boat trip to Santorini - the most popular and famous island of Greece. Relaxing at Themis Beach Hotel 4 *, you can book an individual tour. Its main feature will be that, together with the guide, you define a trip plan and a list of attractions that you would like to see. The guide all day will devote time only to you. Of course, such a trip will cost you more, but then there will be much more impressions from it.
Summing up the conversation about the hotel, I wantrefer to reviews of travelers. Is Themis Beach Hotel 4 * really that good? Booking rooms in the complex is carried out in advance, especially if you want to get a room with a sea view. Getting to the hotel is easy. Check-in to the rooms is quite fast, no one makes you wait 12.00, even if you arrived much earlier. Tourists celebrate the courtesy and friendliness of the staff. It is worth noting that in Crete there are very responsive people who are always ready to help if you explain the essence of your problem to them.
The rooms in the complex are small, but they have everythingwhat you need, plumbing works fine. The hotel itself is not new, there is absolutely no chic and gloss. It is a budget option for cheap holidays. The rooms also need renovation, but they are clean and well maintained. Maids clean every day. Vacationers do not advise them to leave a tip, since their presence in no way affects the quality of cleaning. Towels are changed daily. Unfortunately, there are no slippers and bathrobes in the hotel, and from cosmetics there is only soap and shampoo. The hotel itself has a fairly simple design, there are no beautiful interiors. Everything is done in a concise and modest style. Even the lobby is not at all impressive.
The main restaurant offers its guests goodnutrition. Food is always served very tasty and varied. European and Italian dishes predominate. Near the hotel there is a large number of local restaurants, they can always eat well and inexpensively. Bars within the complex offer refreshments and various snacks throughout the day.
The beach of the hotel is very good and trulyclean. Of course, paying two euros a day for a sunbed is expensive, so our compatriots, as a rule, relax on free loungers around the pool, and then go swimming in the sea. Since the hotel is located on the shore, the water to go no more than three minutes. In the season it is very warm, children swim is a pleasure.
The hotel has one major drawback - it’sthe Internet. The rooms wifi does not work. You can use it only in the lobby, and even then, when there are few people, because during rush hours the Internet just does not pull so many users.
Children's animation set just great.It’s hard to take kids away from the club, they really like it there. Adult animators also work well, luring guests to daytime sporting events. And in the evenings in the amphitheater of tourists expect entertainment programs.
Kokkini Hani is a small village, howeverhas good infrastructure. There are two large supermarkets, many cafes and restaurants. In the evening there is where to go to the promenade, if you are not interested in the entertainment program at the hotel.
Tourists are certainly advised to visit the mostinteresting places in the village and its surroundings, as well as a trip to Heraklion. Crete has many historic and beautiful places. To see them, it is best to rent a car. This will significantly reduce your time, and even reduce the cost of excursions. Be sure to visit the water park and aquarium. These institutions cause complete delight not only in children, but also in adults.
The hotel can be recommended for families withchildren. However, it should be emphasized that it is suitable for those tourists who do not make high demands. But as a budget option, it is quite good. Here you will not see new flat-screen TVs or beautiful interiors, but you will have fun, a good beach, a warm sea and exciting excursions.
