Vasia Royal Hotel

We stayed at this hotel for 7 days (for our honeymoon). we were looking for a hotel close to the sea and a little far from the hyper-touristy resorts... in this respect it is perfect (spacious room and very good bedding, great swimminpool). it is situated on a busy road, the nearest organised beach is about twenty minutes away on foot. We visited the heraklion region by opting for the intercity bus service...they stop right in front of the hotel :-) . Pleasant and attentive staff

We stayed at Vasia Royal for five nights and cannot recommend this hotel enough. Situated in a remote area, I suggest renting a car, quad, or scooter to reach the nearby town or village, which is about a 14-minute drive away. The rooms were spotless, cleaned daily, with water restocked and extra towels provided upon request. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived until we left. We arrived late at night, after 11pm, when the hotel had already stopped serving food. When we asked if there were any local options, the staff went above and beyond by quickly arranging for food to be delivered to the hotel. It was a thoughtful gesture, especially since we were tired from traveling and just wanted a meal before heading to bed. The pool is a perfect size, and since the hotel is smaller, there were always sunbeds available, as well as easy access to the pool bar. The cocktails were excellent—especially the Strawberry Mojito, which was a 10/10! The food was delicious and made to order. Breakfast was included in our stay, offering a good variety of options. However, we tended to go down at the last minute, so we ended up with the leftovers, which weren’t great. Coming earlier would likely have made a difference. I highly recommend having some form of transportation when staying at this hotel. While there is a bus stop directly outside, the buses are often late, and you could end up waiting over 30 minutes or more for one to arrive. We personally loved the location, especially since we had a rented jeep. The area was peaceful and relaxing, with plenty of space by the pool. At the same time, a short drive took us right into the lively atmosphere of nightlife, restaurants, and pubs. The staff gave us fantastic meal recommendations as well. The Island restaurant in Grouves was amazing, set in the most scenic location. They also suggested Domes in Hersonissos, which was equally incredible, and highly recommend people to visit. Overall fantastic stay!