At Ideal Hotel, guests enjoy sun-kissed days and warm nights. The rooftop terrace offers a peaceful retreat, while the poolside bar serves refreshing drinks. Families love the well-maintained garden and playground, perfect for creating memorable moments together.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Apart-hotel
1 bathroomSleeps 445 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Ideal Hotel
This aparthotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site. The apartment features free WiFi, a balcony and a kitchen with a fridge. A flat-screen TV, room service and a hairdryer are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available.
This aparthotel offers 25 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car hire
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Family friendly
Children's pool
Playground
Restaurants on site
Ideal taverna
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Refrigerator
Dining
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: EUR 7 for adults and EUR 3.50 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Limited room service
Bedrooms
Free rollaway/extra bed
Bathroom
1 private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Work spaces
215 square feet of conference space
Meeting room
Climate control
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Services and conveniences
ATM
Limited-hour front desk
No housekeeping service
Safe
Safe at front desk
Tour and ticket assistance
Things to do
Children's pool
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Check-in start time: 7 AM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 7 for adults and from EUR 3.5 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Ideal Chersonissos
Ideal Hotel Chersonissos
Ideal Hotel Gouves
Ideal Gouves
Ideal Hotel Aparthotel
Ideal Hotel Hersonissos
Ideal Hotel Aparthotel Hersonissos
About the area
Located in Hersonissos, this aparthotel is near the beach. Heraklion Port and Port of Hersonissos are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Star Beach Water Park and Dinosauria Park. Watercity Waterpark and Aquaworld Aquarium are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as windsurfing. Visit our Hersonissos travel guide
Main Road, Kokkini Hani, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 71500
What's nearby
Heraklion Port
12 min drive - 14.8 km
Stalis Beach
16 min drive - 23.2 km
Dinosauria Park
2 min drive - 3.5 km
Cretaquarium
3 min drive - 3.5 km
Star Beach Water Park
12 min drive - 17.5 km
Getting around
Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
14 min drive
Restaurants
Arina Beach Bar
2 min drive
Avra Cafe Snack Bar
13 min walk
Mitsis Restaurant
6 min walk
Yefsis Main Restaurant
2 min drive
Αθιβολή • Athivoli
3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Ideal Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Is Ideal Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Ideal Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Ideal Hotel?
Check-in start time: 7 AM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Ideal Hotel?
Checkout is at 11:30 AM.
Where is Ideal Hotel located?
Situated near the beach, this aparthotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Dinosauria Park, Watercity Waterpark and Gouves Beach. Marina Beach is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.
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Ideal Hotel Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
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Great quality of service, friendly staff and very spacey and clean rooms. We felt very comfortable and welcome from the first day.
Chris Tina
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
14 Aug 2022
Disliked: Communication
On the plus side: magnificent pool, the rooms are quiet and equipped with a kitchenette, which is quite useful. The room was clean when we arrived.
What badly altered our experience was the way a rare incident was handled by the owner. There was an overflow of wastewater in our room. The man who was supposed to empty the wastewater tank had apparently too much work and hadn't been able to come. The smell was horrendous and the maids quickly came to clean the mess as much as possible until the man who was supposed to empty the tank arrived, and after he would have left. We asked if we could perhaps have a different room for the rest of our stay but we were told that the hotel was fully booked. As a compensation, the owner's mother told us one of our nights wouldn't be charged, and we were satisfied with that arrangement. However, on our last night (past 9pm) when we asked the owner about it, he told us that wouldn't be possible because of the way our booking was made (we had paid in advance on hotels.com) and that the only compensation he could make was to give us a discount at the hotel's restaurant. Since we had already eaten and that we were to leave early the next morning, we couldn't benefit from this offer. We felt like the owner tried to find an excuse to not refund us the 44 euros we had been promised and we were very disappointed with the way he handled that situation; that we were told we would get a compensation, only to be denied it at the last minute.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nathanael
29 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Highly recommended. Simple, clean accommodations with everything you need. Wonderful staff.
Nathanael
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Emma
8 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is the fourth time we have stayed here. Its an fantastic hotel, the staff are really friendly, the food in the attached taverna is excellent with a mix of British and Greek and Cretan dishes and the rooms were cleaned every other day. The only small problem is that for the last two years (2020 and 2021) the pool chlorine level has seemed rather high - it has caused our eyes to sting and tarnished some silver jewellery. However this might just be due to extra hygiene measures due to COVID.
Emma
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Zoltán
18 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great stuff, super kitchen, practical room. Not the trendiest design, but very practical and comfy for a family holiday. The stuff goes way beyond your expectations to make you happy. On the backside the location is quite noisy due to the constantly arriving airplanes and additional noise coming from the main road. And a mosquito net for the windows would be definitely an added value. But the advantages most certainly outweigh these problems. And the kitchen is really fantastic. All in all this hotel is great value for the price.
Not that far from airport so you can take the public bus. It has a built in restaurant and a nice pool. Some mosquitoes in the room but nothing outrageous. Restaurant was decently priced and had tradtional greek food. The beach was 3 minutes away. An okay stay for an okay day
Les conditions d'hébergement sont tout à fait correctes. Il reste deux points à améliorer :
1.) Le parking pour voitures est difficile à utiliser avec un accès étroit et un emplacement exigu.
2.) Mauvaise literie : absence de sommier remplacée par une planche en aggloméré et un matelas d'une dureté extrême.
We arrived late on the ferry and needed a place to stay overnight near the port. The room we booked was actually an apartment with a bedroom with a double bed and living area with 2 twin beds. The staff were very friendly. Provided extra towels and linens when she realized there were 3 of us. The beds were quite firm, the bathroom plenty large. We didn't use the kitchen as we left early the next morning. Only downside was a.c. unit was in the bedroom so took a while to cool the whole unit. Great place to stay especially for someplace close to the port or airport.
John
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
19 May 2018
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Evitate camera economy!
Camera economy da evitare assolutamente, si tratta di un buco dove in due si ci muove a malapena.
Bagno altrettanto piccolo con lavandino minuscolo.
Le pareti della camera sono così sottili che si sentono i vicini di camera anche se parlano a bassa voce.
Vi tok taxi fra flyplassen til hotellet og betalte 37 euro(!). Etterpå oppdaget vi at lokalbussen stopper rett utenfor hotellet og koster 2 euro pr pers (ca 20 min). Enkelt og billig å ta lokalbussen (til Malia), den går fra flyplassen (rett v/ taxiholdeplassen) og stoppestedet v/ hotellet heter Kokkini Hani/ nr 5.
Gode spisesteder, alle har stort sett samme gode greske menyen og lik pris, og alle retter serveres med pommes fristes hvis du ikke ber om noe annet.
Stor flott strand med badevakter og noen steder gratis solsenger (gule parasoller- mulig de tilhører all- inklusive- hotellene men vi ble nå ikke jaget vekk).
Fast Internet
Powerful aircon
Accomodating staff.
Nice garden.
Clean spacious rooms however there were some ants in kitchen & few flies/ insects....doesn't put as off... Will still definitely come back
"Nostimo" & big portion of food on their Restaurant especially the ideal pizza & fries.
Thanks for your hospitality!
Hotel pulito, stanze grandi e confortevoli. A 5 minuti da una spiaggia attrezzata con Bar, ombrelloni e sdraio. Non è situato in una delle zone panoramiche di Creta, ma è comunque ottimo per raggiungere facilmente l'aereoporto senza rinunciare ad una giornata di mare.
Ideal is a great value! The restaurant on site is delicious & Ideal is located right across the street from the beach where you can pay 3 euro & spend the day with chairs & an umbrella sea side. Comfortable for couples or families and staff is super friendly! Would definitely stay here again.
Heerlijk appartement met goed restaurant en kleine bar. Schoon, goed onderhouden, vriendelijk personeel. Goed zwembad, gratis ligstoelen, dichtbij zee. Prima bedden, goede douche, airco, verduisterende gordijnen, ruim balkon. Aanrader.
wir hatten ein sehr günstiges Angebot, da Nebensaison
und damit fast volle Punktzahl
Verified traveller
8/10 Good
Robin, Tønsberg
8 Sept 2015
Liked: Cleanliness
Greit hotell
Greit sted for et par netter, typisk leilighetshotell med det meste du trenger. Fikk et rom med en kjempe balkong med utsikt mot hage og basseng. Hotellet ligger innenfor en restaurant som forøvrig hadde grei mat, parkering på siden av hotellet.
מלון משפחתי עם אווירה שקטה ורגועה. בריכה מקסימה. מגוון שירותים ברחוב בו נמצא כמו מסעדות, סופרמרקט וכו'. קרוב מאוד לחוף הים ואתרים תיירותיים. בעלי המלון נחמדים ומסירי פנים. נהננו מאוד!
Für die letzten Tage auf Kreta haben wir ein Hotel in Flughafennähe gesucht. Das Ideal-Hotel war eine sehr gute Wahl, wir hatten ein großes Appartement mit riesiger Dachterrasse, der Pool ist sehr gut gepflegt und sauber. Die Familie, die das Hotel führt, ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Zum Hotel gehört auch ein Restaurant, wo es einerseits richtig gute Pizza, aber auch von der Mama selbstgekochte typisch kretische Gerichte gibt. Wir haben dort sehr lecker gegessen. Zum Strand sind wir mit dem Auto ans Ortsende Rtg. Flughafen gefahren, dort ist ein richtig schöner Sandstrand. Es gibt aber auch einen kleinen Kiesstrand nahe am Hotel. Durch die Nähe zum Flughafen sieht und hört man in regelmäßigem Abstand die einfliegenden Flugzeuge, ist aber O.K.
Zijn echte Kreta gangers, dit was de 17e keer, maar dit complex, Ideal sloeg alles. Het is echt what you see is what you get. Ongelofelijk vriendelijke mensen. Klein familiebedrijf waar het vuur van af spat. Niks is hun te veel en ze doen alles om je vakantie tot een succes te maken
This hotel did not feel like a hotel, it felt like home away from home. This is a family owned business. They made me and my family feel like part of their family. I will definitely stay there when I visit Crete again. Rooms are clean, spacious, and comfortable. Better than many "luxury" resorts I have been to. Close to the beaches, nice pool area and conveniently on the main road. The beers are ice cold and the people warm and friendly. Mother runs the kitchen and the love comes through in the food. Produce fresh from the garden! Its a great place to stay!