Marie Kelly Apartments

Just back from 10 nights in Villa Marie Kelly and I don't know where to start.....we had the most amazing time. My two daughters (13 & 9) also had a great time. So I guess I'll start with the apartments, they were clean and spacious, we had plenty of room as a family of 4. Plenty of facilities like oven/grill, toastie maker, pots & pans etc so you can make meals. Rooms were cleaned every day and towels/fresh bedding every second day. Plenty of storage also. The pool area is decent and the kids enjoyed spending their days around and in the pool, plenty of sunbeds and we were always able to get one. You are very local to lots of Taverna's so plenty of choice for eating out, we had lots of fantastic food and portion sizes are generous. The beach is beautiful and 5 minutes from the apartment. We spent many days down the beach and in the warm water which was also really nice. Central bar, which again is 2 minutes away, provides you with all the entertainment you need, they have great musicians that play on certain days, we also enjoyed a quiz night and Irish Bingo. Now to the BEST part of the holiday, the people we met. George & Alex at the bar were just awesome, so friendly and just amazing people. You were met with smiles everyday and they would chat away, taking the time to get to know about you and your family, you can see why they are both very well liked. They are just amazing guys and I can't thank them enough for becoming our friends. All the staff are very friendly too. I am not surprised we met so many people who keep coming back to Marie Kelly, its such a beautiful place to have stayed. Thanks to everyone (staff and guests) for making our holiday, we really have enjoyed ourselves (there are too many people to mention) but you guys know who you are. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be back ❤️

Perfect central venue for us. Great staff, couldnt do enough for us. Alex and George superb hosts behind the bar. We had never been before but felt instantly like we had been going their for years. We will certainly be returning. Gouves is a fabulous place as well for a couple full of bars and tavernas with that relaxed greek atmosphere.

I had a very spacious 1 bedroom apartment, very clean and well equipped if you were like minded to cook I am not as I am on holiday 😃 Perfect view of the sea and close to all amenities, hosts were friendly and approachable with advice when needed. My favourite place to eat was Skorpios, all of the other restaurants were Mediocre in comparison. The pool area is well equipped and never short of sunbeds, breakfasts were well presented and enjoyable. A very short walk to the beach, someone said there were no ATM’s there is one on the beach road and one on the road to the left of the paradise restaurant. Continuing along that road is a travel shop the lady there is very helpful, I wanted to go on a couple of trips but am waiting 2 knee replacements and I don’t really swim so needed to bear these in mind. I chose to go on the full day trip to Spinalonga which also took in St Christopher olive factory and Agios Nikolas, the tour guides were excellent with lots of history and information. The day was a bit long for me getting back to apartment after 7:15pm but more resilient travellers would fare better. Today I went on a small Catamaran to Dia island where the Captain George cooked a lovely lunch and I watched as the other 12 passengers dived and swam and paddle boarded and snorkled as a small group we were very chatty so was a really pleasant trip; would definitely do this again. Well done to all at the Marie Kelly villa; it’s no wonder people return so often. I was made to feel welcome but not pressured to sit around the bar with all the regulars. Had a few lovely chats with Alex and enjoyed his quirky humour 5 past 6 man will definitely stick with me.

We arrived very late on a Sunday night. The guy who showed us to our room was extremely grumpy I accepted this as we were late arrivals expecting our first morning when we woke up to be a 'happy' experience. Absolutely nothing of the sort. The bar staff were rude and abrasive towards us, although we found that returning guests were being treated like kings. We went next door to Andreas, had cocktails and a game of pool. Went back to kelly marie for a night cap only to be told by the bar staff we should go home. We did not pay x amount of money to be treated like we were a burden and told to go home. When I took the key to the lady as we left, she didn't give any eye contact and totally ignored me. The only people who are rating this place a 4 or 5 are the ones who are in the clique who have been going for decades. Book Andreas next door. They are friendly, welcoming and tbh a world away from Casle Greyskull. (villa Kelly marie)

We checked in, were shown to our lovely 1 bedroomed apartment above the reception, then went to the pool bar where we met the lovely Natalie who served and entertained us and also answered any questions we had, as it was our first time in Crete. We really enjoyed our stay here, very friendly and clean. The room was much better than most we've had in Greece in the past. Cleaners came in every day also. Villa Marie Kelly is close to shops, tavernas, the beach and a short walk to the nearest bus stops which will take you into other resorts/areas. The pool was big enough for the size of the complex, a few people did leave their towels on beds at times but there were plenty to chose from. Big shout out to all the staff here, very friendly and welcoming. NATALIE, GEORGE AND ALEX you are amazing and a credit to your employers. See you again some time in the future 😁

Excellent family run hotel, lovely clean rooms & pool, pool bar & snack bar serving food & drinks from morning till night. 2 min walk 2 the beach & lovely places 2 eat & drink on the doorstep. Plenty of sunbeds & parasols no need 2 reserve @ the crack of dawn. Returning in may with friends for another fab week. Owners & all staff great very friendly, make you feel very welcome.