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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Classic Room Sea View
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Signature Suite Sea View Hot Tub

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Adamaki Str, Limenas Chersonisou, Hersonissos, Heraklion, 700 14
  • Place, Convention Centre Creta Maris
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Aquaworld Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Star Beach Water Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Room Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room Sea View

Classic Room Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Sea View Outdoor Hot Tub

Classic Double Sea View Outdoor Hot Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Room Sea View Private Pool

Classic Room Sea View Private Pool

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Garden View Outdoor Hot Tub

Classic Double Garden View Outdoor Hot Tub

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Room Garden View Private Pool

Classic Room Garden View Private Pool

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Garden View

Family Room, Garden View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room Garden View Private Pool

Family Room Garden View Private Pool

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Petit Suites Garden View

Petit Suites Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Petite Suite Sea View Outdoor Hot Tub

Petite Suite Sea View Outdoor Hot Tub

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Petit Suites Sea View Private Pool

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Serenity Suite Sea View

Serenity Suite Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Signature Suite Sea View Hot Tub

Signature Suite Sea View Hot Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Sanctuary Suites Sea View Private Pool

Sanctuary Suites Sea View Private Pool

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Room for Single Use

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden Oasis Suite Private Pool

Garden Oasis Suite Private Pool

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room Garden View Sharing Pool

Classic Room Garden View Sharing Pool

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Hersonissos

Close to the beach.You'll find Aquaworld Aquarium and Acqua Plus Water Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Port of Hersonissos and Crete Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Convention Centre Creta Maris - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Aquaworld Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Star Beach Water Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Port of Hersonissos - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Crete Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪m2 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dionissos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pithari - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Δίχαλο - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marel All Day Long - ‬3 min drive

About this property

King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa

5-star luxury hotel near Aquaworld Aquarium
Some rates at King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The luxury King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa also features a children's pool, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Hersonissos hotel is smoke free.

  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2023
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1039Κ014A2931900

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

King Minos Palace
King Minos Retreat & Spa
King Minos Retreat Resort Spa
King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa Hotel
King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa Hersonissos
King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa Hotel Hersonissos

Frequently asked questions

How close is King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa to the airport?

King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa is 13.5 mi (15-min drive) away from the Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa?

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa on Jun 6, 2026 start from CA $443, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa.

How close is King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa to the beach?

This hotel is 6.1 mi (11-min drive) from Stalis Beach and 7.7 mi (17-min drive) from Malia Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa offer free breakfast?

King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa have a pool?

King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa have a spa?

Yes, this hotel has a spa.

How close is King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa to downtown Hersonissos?

King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa is 0.1 mi away from Old Hersonissos.

King Minos Retreat Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Halima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the moment we checked in to the minute we checked out - it was fanatastic
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing peaceful stay and lovely staff…close to places to rent cars and bikes etc and a short 10min walk to a whole strip of places to eat and smaller shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really enjoyable week at this hotel. The rooms and facilities were very clean, and the staff were consistently friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The all-inclusive option was great value, and overall we had a relaxing and positive experience. The only small downside was that the buffet options for breakfast, lunch and dinner became a little repetitive over the week, although the food itself was of good quality and nicely presented. Overall, we would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anuujin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was beautiful! Loved the hot tub in room but it could be hotter!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
King Minos is a beautiful resort. We have just returned from our 2nd visit in 12 months and it is our favourite place to spend our holidays. The resort is stunning and the perfect place to have a relaxing holiday but close enough to the town to explore if you feel the need to. However, for us the staff at King Minos are what makes it exceptional. Nothing is ever too much, they make you feel so welcome and have always taken such good care of us, going above and beyond what would ever be expected of them. They are what makes this resort 5 stars and makes us want to keep going back.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gbemisola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are supper friendly we had such a lovely time. It was my husbands birthday and they even sent a cake to the room as a surprise and the cake was so nice. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property, decided to pick this hotel for my solo trip and it was amazing. I felt safe and the room and pool area was beautiful. Also the staff are all very lovely
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place...staff is very co-operative they do there bes to accomodate your needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really kind,friendly and helpful. The area is also really quiet and calm. Also the massage and the spa treatment was awesome. I really recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top nice hotel with ordinary food standard

Very nice hotel. The hotel and surroundings were top class. The food, both breakfast and dinner buffet were not the same very high level - just ordinary
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service war top
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay in this hotel, which has been completely renovated. The staff is very welcoming and attentive. The food served is of good quality and varied, and they also have several vegan options at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kieren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well presented. Staff are friendly and I would definitely go again and recommend to friends
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ellory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and attentive in particular the bar staff in both the evening at morning. All went above and beyond to make sure everyone was served and having a great time. Abdul asahe and gobi were excellent in the dinning area and were ao warm and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

max

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we paid half board which included breakfast and dinner, however, we were charged anytime we wanted water. I feel as though drinks shoukd be inclued in those 2 meals.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was lovely and tastefully decorated. There was however an awful drainage smell as you entered the room. This was raised with the hotel who seemed to just mask it with an air freshener. The hot tub was huge but uncomfortable as didn't have usual moulded seats in it and few bubbles. It was also quite dirty and the wood around it warped and worn so in need of some renovation. Food was delicious, staff ok although not as attentive as other hotels we've stayed at so was waiting a while to order drinks as couldn't help yourself despite all inclusive. Pool area was lovely although usual people reserving beds for hours these should be removed if no return after an hour). Short walk to beach and yes you do need to duck your head to walk under road to access it but not bad. Husband is 5'9" and this wasn't a problem. Despite some issues we enjoyed our stay and found it very relaxing which is what we wanted.
Lovely fire pit of an evening
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jaskirat Kaur

Liked: Cleanliness
My room was smaller than the pictures on Expedia but fine for just me but would have been small if i was with another person. Cleaned daily and the facilities were good. The shower was lovely and the bed was comfortable. It would have been nice to have a bath and a larger room despite being a solo traveller. I saw the hotel was largely empty, i think they could have accomodated a free upgrade considering the rooms i saw empty on my floor and others. Staff were hit and miss. Pool staff were a tad dismissive of me (which i had to raise, only to be told they had problems with solo female travellers in the past) but restaurant staff, reception were very accommodating and pleasant. Lack of food choices (apparently this was down to it being end of season) A La Carte wasnt great. Drinks were nice but no afternoon snack bar food (only rolls and yogurts from a fridge outside. This is more a 4 star at a push, if i had to go again, i would book room only and eat out. The pool was freezing, i didnt go in once in 7 days and only used the indoor one. Spa was incredible and worth every penny. All in all i think i could have had a better stay elsewhere for hwat i spent i expected better and was disaapointed but loved Crete on the whole.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nilo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel itself is modern and clean, and the overall vibe is more for younger guests, mostly in their 20s and 30s. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t meet expectations for a supposed 5-star stay. The All-Inclusive package was quite limited — after midnight, nothing was included, and even during the day, only one drink per person was allowed per visit to the bar, which felt restrictive. On top of that, several basic cocktails weren’t included, despite being made with the same ingredients as the ones that were. The food also wasn’t up to the standard you'd expect from a 5-star hotel — both in terms of variety and quality. We also weren’t able to book the à la carte restaurant, even though it was visibly empty when we asked. Staff were okay, but the overall service and offering didn’t justify the price or the rating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Aesthetically pleasing but nothing more

We stayed for 5 nights in July in a double room with private hot tub sea view. To start with the pro’s - the aesthetics and views of the hotel is amazing. The rooms are fantastic, the balcony and the hot tub itself is a very decent size. Purely on aesthetics, you can’t fault the hotel at all. However that seems to be the only selling point. The food and drinks were awful and really let the hotel down. The drinks were very inconsistent - in the dinner buffet you could have cocktails on the all inclusive, and these were often decent. However when you go to the pool bar for drinks after dinner, they were awful. The service is slow, they appear very understaffed. They seemed to be big on table service but would never come over. Wouldn’t mind going to the bar to grab the drink myself - but when you do they then tell you to sit down and they’ll bring it over, adding to the wait. Buffet food was quite limited and was awful. Nice view whilst eating. Basic bits were okay. We booked the A La Carte restaurant for our final night and was looking forward to not having the buffet food again, however after visiting the A La Carte we wish we had the buffet. The A La Carte was worse. Very limited choice, tiny portions, taste wise very basic/not nice at all. We aren’t fussy eaters yet we were very dissapointed and still hungry after. A lot of the food is frozen and just reheated - it states this on their menu, so the majority aren’t even cooked fresh - not good for an A La Carte treat?!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mélanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super hôtel. Je recommande vivement
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Magali

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bel ensemble hôtelier. Bien équipé.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ines

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout était parfait Buffet, serveurs, personnel, propreté et entretien de l’hôtel Juste seul bémol le ménage en chambre Notre terasse avec piscine n’a jamais été nettoyé La piscine est bien lavé tous les matins Mais le ménage en chambre est inexistant La table non plus n’a jamais été nettoyé c’est dommage Le reste tout était incroyable je recommande
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfekt!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rima

Liked: Cleanliness
Alles super
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025