Iraklis Apartments

Me and 3 friends got this as a last minute deal so in light of the fact we only paid £250 each it wasn’t too bad but the real price in the brochure was twice that which would not have been good value for money.
We asked for two twin rooms and ended up with one twin room and one double (which only had one sheet) the spare bed was a fold out chair. plus the shower in one of the rooms just did not work. they were very basic and could have done with a bit of a redecoration. a couple of the electric sockets looked a bit dodgy too.
However, the newer apartments opposite (also part of the complex) were in a lot better condition the staff were really nice and friendly and sorted out our probs very quickly providing extra bedding and even recommended we should complain about the shower as it was the holiday company who was mainly responsible for their upkeep. The bar stays open all night and is very welcoming but not noisy. they keep the music down as there are families staying with kids. there is 2 pools and loads of sunloungers and its only a few mins walk from the centre of Stalis. the accommodation although not perfect was alright for the cheap price we got it.
Stalis is a bit on the quiet side only a couple of bars but its only 5 mins in a taxi to Malia though that’s the other extreme. The touts outside the bars in Malia constantly harass you to the point where they actually have picked people up and carried them into bars. however, the old town in Malia is lovely with some gorgeous restaurants and a much more relaxed and traditional feel.
Our brochure said 'outstanding beaches' this may have been true but you couldn’t really see them for the sunloungers and umbrellas completely covering every spare inch - which of course you have to pay for. you can sit on the beach on your towel for free but its usually at the end on the rocks where all the rubbish gathers.
There is LOADS to see and do in Crete the weather is fabulous and the people are friendly but out of season Stalis was a bit boring. I’d love to go back to Crete but Stalis only really caters for families. If you want something a bit different or a bit lively try somewhere else.