Astra Village Apartments, Koutouloufari, Crete
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These friendly family-run apartments, previously known as the Ikaros Royal Apartments, are set on a hillside and have lovely views over the sea and surrounding mountains. You’ll have the best of both worlds with a traditional Greek atmosphere in the local village, yet with all the activities in Hersonissos close at hand. loading...
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Astra Village Apartments Reviews
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Portland Direct
" booked last minute, was not disappointed "
Submitted By: sarah/heather
Myself and my seven year old daughter have just returned from here, we were only there for week and wished it was longer.booked it at the last minute.
The rooms were cleaned every day, after two nights our bedding and towels were changed.read more
The rooms were cleaned every day, after two nights our bedding and towels were changed.
Advice: wonderful village which came to life at night, great base for exploring, away from it all
Activities: ate out a number of times, all restaurants were very good, some pricier than others, good service
- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Koutouloufari - hidden gem "
Submitted By: EllenC
Just returned from 2 weeks in Astra Village, the apartments were very clean and tidy. The only let down was the pettiness of staff. Air Con is €9 per day - extremely expensive and into our 2nd week we were told not to take our own water/food down to...
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Advice: Koutouloufari is full of Greek tradition, definatley go back!
Activities: Favourite restaurant was Ariadne and Galini's
Good for: Beach
- Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
Submitted By: Jan Greaney
The accomodation was comfortable and adequate and normal for Greece. Two pools, everything clean and tidy. Rooms cleaned ever day. Koutouloufari is agreat place to stay. Gentle walk -downhill - 15 minutes to Heronisis. Taxi back 7 euros.
My... read more
My... read more
Advice: Make sure you have a pool because the beaches locally are not good
Activities: favourite restaurants were "Mezes" and "Lichos" which is in Piskopiano (2 minutes away).
- Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
Submitted By: michellewarren
we arrived at astra village to find a very small swimming pool, and also to find later on how dirty the swimming pool was, the pool was not cleaned once all hoilday the edge of the pool was lined with yellow scum as well as the top layer of the pool...
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Portland Direct
" August 2008. We found these... "
Submitted By: Mrs L Kirby
August 2008. We found these partments to be an excellent base for a family holiday in Crete. The standard of furnishing, kitchen equipment and decor is basic but clean and recently decorated. Cleaners attend daily (with towel, sheet and toilet paper...
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" The Astra was a lovley base for our... "
Submitted By: Ms J A Knight
The Astra was a lovley base for our holiday. Our room was clean and bright with a lovely sea view from the spacious balcony. The kitchenette was also well equiped. The staff are, on the whole, very pleasant - Alex, the barman, is a bit of a legend! The...
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" I booked and paid for a last minute... "
Submitted By: Mrs L DICKER
I booked and paid for a last minute deal with Thomsons for the Astra Village in Koutouloufari THEN read the reviews! I was deeply concerned about going on this holiday after reading them, but I am writing this to let any future travellers know that all...
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" We have been returning to these... "
Submitted By: A&P Carty
We have been returning to these apartments for a number of years now. The family run apartments are always very well looked after, the rooms are cleaned to very high standard daily.
There are two pools which are well maintained with a good... read more
There are two pools which are well maintained with a good... read more
- Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" This was our second visit to this... "
Submitted By: Mr C Leach
This was our second visit to this part of Crete. The Staff at Astra are excellent. Alex and the bar crew are fun, funny and go out of their way to make you welcome.
Extra cost for air-con, safe and late check out are irritating but this it... read more
Extra cost for air-con, safe and late check out are irritating but this it... read more
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" The apartment was clean tidy and... "
Submitted By: Mr A Buttree
The apartment was clean tidy and reasonably decorated. Cool (hot) water was sometimes very cool. Maids came in every day, linen changed once in mid week, maids turned the place over even if you were there which could be a bit disturbing and I’m...
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" This was our first visit to Crete and... "
Submitted By: Mrs I McLuskie
This was our first visit to Crete and most enjoyable it was too.
Koutouloufari is a lovely village and the people there are extremely friendly. We had a beautiful sea view which was absolutely gorgeous.
There are plenty of... read more
Koutouloufari is a lovely village and the people there are extremely friendly. We had a beautiful sea view which was absolutely gorgeous.
There are plenty of... read more
- Date of Holiday:May 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Our second visit within 3 months.... "
Submitted By: Mr M Colman
Our second visit within 3 months. Please do not believe reports that the hotel isn’t great, it is.
I and my girlfriend are very picky and we both love it. Alex, Soula and Niki are all great and we are planning another visit soon.read more
I and my girlfriend are very picky and we both love it. Alex, Soula and Niki are all great and we are planning another visit soon.
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Portland Direct
" Stayed for 2 weeks in the Astra... "
Submitted By: Mr C Johnson
Stayed for 2 weeks in the Astra Village in September of this year.
We stayed in a 1 bedroom apartment which was very clean, well equipped with cooking utensils, a very adequate bathroom and nice balcony. The maids were in every day bar one... read more
We stayed in a 1 bedroom apartment which was very clean, well equipped with cooking utensils, a very adequate bathroom and nice balcony. The maids were in every day bar one... read more
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" We had a lovely holiday. We went for... "
Submitted By: Mrs L J Carpenter
We had a lovely holiday. We went for one week but we wish that we went for two. The studio apartment we had overlooked the wonderful views of the sea. The room was cleaned every day.
Staff were friendly. We would recommend eating at... read more
Staff were friendly. We would recommend eating at... read more
- Date of Holiday:May 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
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Advice: A little classier then the normal greek break
Activities: Fabrica and Ariadne
Good for: Beach