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We have just returned from an amazing stay at the Island. We arrived late and our bags were wheeled to our room for us, some food left in the fridge for us and also some small gifts for our honeymoon. Everything about our room was lovely…comfy bed, fluffy towels and dressing gowns. We had a pool room and it was nice to have the privacy of our own pool to relax in. That being said, all of the 3 pools were luscious. Everything about the Island is relaxing… spotlessly clean absolutely everywhere, no loud music, no rowdy guests (almost too quiet if you like a party!) but we went for total relaxation and that’s what we got! There was never a struggle to find sunbeds or cabanas, lots of little nooks to chill out in and luscious palms/ Greenery along with the very cute resident cats. The spa offered 20% discount so took advantage of a massage too. The food was the nicest hotel food we have ever had, all topped off with an unbelievable sunset dinner view! We had a complimentary meal at the a la carte restaurant- the Taverna which was outstanding and the service was top notch. The beach across the road was small but on a calm day had the clearest waters, you could see straight to the bottom. We hired a car and headed to Voulisma beach approx 1 hour away, would highly recommend. Our only complaint would be having to wait to be seated some mealtimes and waiting a while at the bar before being served (you had to wait to be served as was table service only) however when we bought this up we were addressed by one of the managers who apologised and explained that it was particularly busy at those times. Overall a wonderful stay, we did not want to leave! If you are after a tranquil, picturesque stay in Crete then look no further. Thank you Island hotel

Attended 12-26th July 2024. We have just arrived home from a fantastic 2 weeks at Lyda. We booked this holiday for my daughter’s 18th birthday and can honestly say we have loved it. We went as a family of 4, myself, wife, daughter and our son aged 12. We all had a great time. The rooms are basic and the beds are very but had no issues. The drains in the bathroom are connected from toilet, sink and bath so smells do back up a bit. The TV in the rooms only has BBC world news as English Channel and it’s only a 14” screen and is up high on the wall. There is a small kitchen counter in rooms but no kettle. We took a travel kettle etc. A full size fridge was in our room so plenty of room for milk, water or snacks. The food was lovely. Breakfast is basic and limited to local cereal, pastries, bread, chips….yes chips, small selection of cooked items but nice. Mid day snacks varied from chips and hotdog sausage, pizza or popcorn. Variable on different days. Lunch was always nice. Various meats, pasta, salad etc. Afternoon cakes for snacks. Evening meals again, very nice including a chef show grill option. Cakes, moose or jelly and ice cream for dessert. All inclusive drinks limited to wine, local beer, oozo or brandy. Soft drinks, lemon and orange Fanta, sprite, cola and water. Cocktails are amazing at around €7-8 each. Kids cocktails, spirits, milkshakes etc also available as cost. Bar opens at 11am. All inclusive service stops at 10.30pm. Tea and coffee available from machine FOC. I would recommend getting a drinks carrier to take with you, there are no trays to carry drinks and the plastic cups can be a pit flimsy and can be difficult to carry to tables or loungers. The pool bar wasn’t open when we were there as only open in high season. Pools are great and not very busy. Evening entertainment is limited and done by hotel entertainment. Usually lasts about 20min. Pool table, air hockey and grab machines available at a couple of euro each. Little shop on site. Reasonable price, water available in 6x2lt bottles for €1.40. 2 more shops just over the road. Hotel shuttle but to a small beach and only 5 min bus drive. Other beaches available along front. The bus runs at 10/12.30/3/5.30. Returns from beach back at 10.05/12.35/ 3.05/ 5.35. 15-20 min walk along sea front to main shopping street from the bus drop of. Very nice bars etc down the front. Anfield, Dreams, Wembley all very good. As English people we did find there was only a few other Brits in the hotel, mainly French, German and Polish. We did find some of them very rude but didn’t let it spoil anything. We all got mosquito bits and quite a lot so definitely take a good bug spray and after bite. I don’t normally get bit but ended up with about 14 bites. The crickets are constant and loud all day and night but son get used to them. All staff are great and friendly. There are a few cats that hang around the hotel and love a fuss. We had a late night flight back so paid for the room late check out. N