Boutique family-type hotel «Anesis Blue Boutique Hotel» welcomes its guests on the sunny island of Crete. From the first minutes of the stay, guests will feel the high professionalism of the staff, friendly atmosphere, European service. There will be no time to be bored. Convenient location, good infrastructure, comfortable rooms guarantee high-quality and unforgettable rest.
Location and history
«Anesis Blue Boutique Hotel» is located in the central part of Hersonissos, literally 200 meters from the sea coast. Within walking distance of the city center. On the way to the beach, the main infrastructure is concentrated. Numerous cafes and restaurants, bars and nightclubs open their doors. Nearby there is a supermarket, an ATM, a currency exchange office. It will take no more than 5 minutes to get to a public transport stop or the nearest travel agency.
In 2018, the hotel underwent a major renovation. It was not only repaired, but also decorated in a modern neo-country style. Now every guest during the rest can feel a high level of comfort and style. The motto of the hotel is “Anesis”, which from Greek means comfort and creating a relaxed atmosphere, as if guests visit not a hotel, but the house of a close and dear friend.
Note! Anesis Blue Boutique Hotel offers free parking. It is convenient to use if guests, for example, rent a car to travel around the island.
Room stock
A wide number of rooms «Anesis Blue Boutique Hotel» allows each vacationer to choose a guest room that will appeal to him. All rooms are decorated in a modern style, furnished with quality furniture. Thanks to a well-planned space, a large amount of free space is preserved. Tourists here feel as comfortable as possible even during a long stay. Extras include air conditioning and a refrigerator. A full set of personal hygiene products is provided. An extra baby cot can be provided for families with children upon prior request.
During their stay, guests can book one of the following rooms:
- Suite – the hotel has 35 rooms of this category. The area of 20 sq. m. This is a great option for those who travel together. It consists of one room, in which a large double bed is installed. There is a balcony with views of the garden, the city, the mountains or the patio.
- Superior Suite is a spacious room with one bedroom and a living room. A well-planned space makes it possible to comfortably accommodate 4 people here. Sleeping places are provided with a double bed and a sofa bed. The room has one air conditioning, but if desired, guests can ask to add a second. The hotel has only 4 rooms of this category.
- Executive Suite is a fairly spacious room, its area is 38 sq. m. It consists of a bedroom and a living room. As sleeping places can be used a large double bed and a sofa bed, which is installed in the living area. For added comfort, each room is equipped with air conditioning. At the same time it can accommodate 4 guests. The Executive Suite features a furnished balcony with magnificent views of the surrounding nature. There are 11 rooms available in this category.
In each room, as well as in public areas, free access to wireless Internet is provided.
Importantly! Due to its convenient location in the centre of Hersonissos, the hotel is ideal for both holidaymakers and those who have visited the city on a business visit.
Victor, 56 years old, Novosibirsk: The hotel is small. Located right in the city center. It takes literally 5 minutes to get to the beach. Nearby there is a supermarket, public transport. The staff is very polite, helpful. From the first minutes of stay, their professionalism is felt. Several times we addressed with various requests, always all issues were resolved promptly. The room is spacious, fully corresponds to the photos. Good food, all dishes are fresh and cooked with a shower. We rested for 2 weeks and during this time we received a lot of positive impressions. The only drawback is the rather noisy neighbors, both in the hotel itself and in the area. But this is not surprising – the resort is full of life.
Meals and restaurants
Meals are organized in the main restaurant “Senset”. Every morning at 8:00 to 10:00 the restaurant opens its doors for a delicious breakfast. All meals are served buffet style. This allows each visitor to collect the perfect breakfast option for themselves.
In the evening, from 19:00 to 21:00, the restaurant offers a set menu for dinner. The menu is based on Greek cuisine. In addition, professional chefs will prepare a real culinary masterpiece from European or international cuisine. Thanks to an individual approach, even the most demanding guests will not leave the restaurant hungry.
There is also a poolside bar throughout the day. There is a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Guests can enjoy the taste of their favorite cocktail while sunbathing on the sun lounger.
Note! The concept of the hotel provides food and drink delivery directly to the rooms.
Leisure and entertainment
Hersonissos offers a wide range of entertainment for children and adults. The whole family can visit one of the water parks of the resort, go to the cave of Zeus. Fascinating and memorable will be a trip on a boat or yacht with a stop for swimming in the open sea.
For adults, there are many nightclubs and bars. Some of them even hold discos of the eighties.
Note! In the hotel «Anesis Blue Boutique Hotel» allows you to relax with animals.
Beaches & Pools
On the territory of the hotel «Anesis Blue Boutique Hotel» there is a swimming pool. It is suitable for any age. The swimming pool is open from morning until late evening. Around it is equipped with a comfortable recreation area. For the convenience of vacationers, sun loungers with umbrellas are installed. While swimming in the pool, guests can enjoy one of their favorite drinks at the bar, which is located almost by the water.
The nearest beach is 200 metres from anesis Blue Boutique Hotel. The road to it takes about 5-10 minutes. In Hersonissos there are several beaches that deserve special attention from vacationers:
- Star Beach is the most popular beach of the resort. It is covered with sand, it is here that a huge amount of entertainment for every taste and budget is presented. Despite the large concentration of tourists, the beach was awarded the “Blue Flag” for cleanliness and environmental friendliness. There are all kinds of beach parties, a water park, a SPA center, restaurants, bars. Life on Star Beach is in full swing day and night. There are rental points of ATVs, scooters. Organize diving tours.
- Limanakya Beach – starts from the port and stretches to the Grecian Sands Hotel. This is the longest and widest beach of the resort. Its length is about 1.5 kilometers, in width – reaches 50 meters. The entrance to the sea is gentle, it is relatively shallow, so families with children come ashore.
- City beach – located in the center of Hersonissos. The infrastructure is represented by sun loungers, toilets, changing cabins. There is no entertainment here as such. Fans of a more relaxed holiday come here.
- Nana Beach – despite the fact that it belongs to the hotel of the same name, everyone can visit it. The beach is located in a quiet bay, it is closed from strong waves and winds, you can swim here even in windy weather. The coastline is covered with sand, but at the entrance to the sea there are pebbles.
Alina, 25 years old, Kemerovo: Nice modern hotel. Rested together with her husband, booked a standard suite. I liked the conditions. Upon arrival, the friendly staff were met. We arrived a little ahead of schedule, our room was ready, so we were immediately checked in. There is enough space, there is a balcony. The bathroom is clean, provide all the necessary personal hygiene products. Bed linen, towels – everything is soft and pleasant. Cleaning was done daily. Bed linen was changed every three days. Breakfast in the restaurant. Decent selection of dishes, always fresh. You won’t be hungry. In my opinion, quite a decent ratio of price and quality.
Recreational opportunities for children
In the hotel «Anesis Blue Boutique Hotel» can relax children of any age. For toddlers up to 2 years old, a baby cot can be installed in the rooms upon prior request. The hotel restaurant provides meals for young visitors. There are high chairs available.
Excursions and attractions nearby
Crete is one of the largest islands in Greece. Here will find something to do and adults and children. Among the most visited places are:
- The Palace of Knossos is a famous historical landmark. It is located near Heraklion. Here you can see the ruins of an ancient palace, baths, frescoes, courtyards;
- The Samaria Gorge is a natural landmark. The length of the gorge is 18 kilometers, it is located on the territory of the Samaria National Park. The attraction is included in the preliminary list of UNESCO World Heritage;
- The Phaistos Palace is another historical landmark. The grounds offer panoramic views of Mount Psiloritis and the Messara Plain;
- Arkadi Monastery – its construction dates back to the XVI century. It was in this place that fierce battles of local militias against the superior forces of the Turks were fought;
- The town of Agios Nicholas is one of the most famous modern resorts of Crete. It is set in hilly terrain and offers first-class hotels and stunning beaches. Here you can stroll through the winding streets and take many bright photos;
- Spinalonga Island is a small island off the coast of Elounda. It is also called the “island of lepers”. Patients with leprosy were exiled here for a long time. Now the island is uninhabited, and its gloomy atmosphere attracts thousands of tourists;
- Dikteyskaya cave – is located near the village of Psychro. According to legend, it was here that the goddess Rheya gave birth to Zeus.
This is not all the interesting places of the island. During the rest in the hotel «Anesis Blue Boutique Hotel» tourists can visit one of the many museums of the island, the ruins of ancient cities, the most beautiful beaches of the island, the botanical garden, the open-air museum “Lichnostatis”, the Throne Room, the Old Town of Rethymno.
How to get to the hotel
Getting to the hotel «Anesis Blue Boutique Hotel» is very convenient. It is only 20 kilometers from Heraklion Airport. To overcome this distance will take 20-30 minutes. Guests can take a taxi or book a shuttle service.
It is better to book a transfer in advance. Upon arrival at the exit from the airport you will be met by a driver with a sign with a name and surname. You will be escorted to the car, helped with luggage and taken to the hotel.
Time spent at the Anesis Blue Boutique Hotel will warm up on warm evenings. Due to its small size, there is always a friendly atmosphere. And having been on vacation at least once, there will certainly be a desire to return here again.
