Kresten Palace Hotel

“Half term family holiday”

We just stayed for the October half term as a family of four with easyJet holidays and was a little worried after the reviews, but our holiday was lovely and the things people are moaning about are not a big deal. I felt the hotel deserved this review based on what we got for the price. We were a… more

We just stayed for the October half term as a family of four with easyJet holidays and was a little worried after the reviews, but our holiday was lovely and the things people are moaning about are not a big deal. I felt the hotel deserved this review based on what we got for the price. We were also a little worried about the weather but it was 25/26 degrees each day. All we found were the days were a little shorter and the pools were a bit chilly (but the kids didn’t care), it’s the time of year. We arranged a private transfer through booking.com which was very good and we arrived about 1030pm a lovely lady (didn’t get her name) at reception checked us in and she was so welcoming and informative. The bar was still open (till 1am) so managed to get a drink and a pizza there. They don’t provide water in the room but you can buy it the bar or the on-site shop (open till 10pm) sells water, or worse case there is a little kiosk across the road selling drinks/snacks. And another supermarket 5mins walk during the day. We were in a deluxe swim up room (815) which includes WiFi and safety box. The room was spacious, beds were comfy, fridge cold and tv in each room with access to pool and sea view, lovely. We only had two cups but not a big deal. Initially only had two towels but saw the maid the next day and she gave us four. The maid was lovely, always had a smile every day and cleaned our room well. She worked so hard. Some of the staff were so lovely and really made our holiday. Vlad from the entertainment team always made the time for a chat and sports with my boys. Arta at the snack bar was amazing with my son and so efficient with everyone’s food orders (food was great). Michael at the pool bar made great cocktail and milkshakes and very friendly. The servers in the cocktail bar worked so hard especially Nicko. There is evening entertainment like bingo/quizzes if you fancy it for fun, if not just sit outside. Pool area was lovely, always got a sun bed. Breakfast was sometimes busy but the food was fine, something for everyone. Yes sometime cups ran out and there was never a tea spoon but the staff are working so hard to keep it all running, just ask and they will help. We didn’t eat dinner as was bb and like to eat out. We ate at Ouzokamomata Greek tapas (15min walk) which we would recommend. There are two tavernas by the beach but they were very quiet this time of year, we tried Taverna Psarolimano which was nice. We went to the old town (taxi €15) found some lovely restaurants but check the reviews before you go there as some restaurants are not great. One evening we ordered food on efood from 77 burgers, delivery to hotel great and the burgers were amazing. We also walked to kalithea springs (20mins) which was lovely for snorkelling but the bar was closed in November. But somehow got free sunbeds!!! We did find that a few places were closing as end of season or were very quiet, but it was nice in a way not to be overly busy. Overall a good holiday and we would return in the future.

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