Anastasia Hotel

Set in its own gardens, Anastasia Hotel offers simple rooms near Stalis, on Crete's north eastern coast. The hotel is a short walk from the white sands of Ikaros Beach. It's also steps from the centre of Stalis, with its old Venetian streets lined with bars, restaurants and traditional Greek tavernas. Renovated for summer 2018, the building has a stone coloured exterior with contrasting windows and a green wood canopy. The hotel's stone paved pool areas are dotted with trees and have views of the neighbouring hills. Rooms have white walls with light coloured floor tiles and wooden furniture plus French doors leading onto a balcony or terrace. The hotel has two main outdoor swimming pools, one of which has an integrated area for children. There's also a separate kids' pool. For some relaxing downtime, you can book a treatment at the spa (Apr-Oct), while children can have fun at the kids' club, which offers activities including clay modelling, treasure hunts and face painting. Younger guests can also spend time in the playground and games room. In the summer there's evening entertainment, which includes karaoke, bingo and the occasional Greek night. The hotel has a currency exchange and a shop for those last-minute essentials.

Anastasia Hotel is 650m from Ikaros Beach, which is known for its shallow waters. It's 1.2km from Stalis, where you can get the boat to Spinalonga Island, with its ancient castle and walking trails. You'll be 400m from the nearest supermarket. Further afield, the local water park and Crete Golf Club are both within driving distance. If you like shopping, you could take a day trip to Crete's capital city, Heraklion, which has plenty of boutiques, shopping centres and markets. While you're there, you could also wander amid the Cretan architecture or sit at a pavement cafÈ and watch the world go by.

Anastasia Hotel has a buffet restaurant that opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It offers Greek, Italian and English cuisine, including full English and continental breakfasts in the morning. The bar serves snacks, along with local beers and wines, cocktails, soft drinks, tea and coffee.

You can swim in the pool or simply stretch out in the shade with a drink. If you're feeling active, you can play football or basketball.

Rooms at the Anastasia Hotel have a fridge and dining area. They also come with air conditioning and a TV. Cots are available.