Reviews of Castro Hotel Crete, Amoudara, Crete

My husband and I have just come...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2008

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

Mrs SL WILLIAMS

Comments:

My husband and I have just come back from one of the best 2 week holidays we've ever had in the Castro Hotel, Ammoudara, Crete. I am basing this review on the fact that we knew before we left that it was going to be basic and therefore weren't... read more

excellent value for money stayed...

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

Select

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2007

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

Ms B Mcclelland

Comments:

excellent value for money stayed for 2 wks on bed and breakfast.Ok breakfast a bit plain but plenty to fill up on!!...hotel amnd staff excellent rooms clean 5 mins to ocean like the caribbean breathe taking..eat at the main bar food excellent on water... read more

This was two of the most...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Bed & Breakfast

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2007

Tour Operator:

Med Hotels

Submitted By:

Miss C Ireland

Comments:

This was two of the most fantastic weeks of my year. Absolutely fantastic. The food in the hotel was gorgeous. Much better than most of the restaurants. The staff were really friendly; especially the waiters, made good friends with them and they... read more

First the good points: the staff...

Overall Rating:

4/10

Board Basis:

Bed & Breakfast

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2006

Tour Operator:

Med Hotels

Submitted By:

Ms A Reiff

Comments:

First the good points: the staff is indeed quite friendly and the hotel is very cheap. The rooms in the new building are nice enough. Breakfast is functional, but ok.



However, I have never stayed in such a noisy place... read more

Just got back and we're already...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Bed & Breakfast

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2006

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

Mr M I Delderfield

Comments:

Just got back and we're already looking forward to going back again next year.



Ok so the rooms are basic but they have all the essentials and are kept spotlessly clean. The pool was clean and uncrowded. The staff were welcoming... read more

I've just got back from Crete...

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

May 2006

Tour Operator:

Travel Republic

Submitted By:

Mr C M

Comments:

I've just got back from Crete with my wife and two children (boy, 14 & girl, 11).



We were hesitant to book this accommodation having read the other reviews first but for £135 half-board for one week we decided it was... read more

This hotel is ok, basic but...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Bed & Breakfast

Date of Holiday:

Sep 2005

Tour Operator:

Direct Holidays

Submitted By:

Miss J Maslen

Comments:

This hotel is ok, basic but definitely not the worst i have stayed in. We found staff very friendly and helpful and soon sorted out the fact that we had a twin room when really we wanted a double.


The pool we found to be excellent and... read more

Posting this review just to let...

Overall Rating:

5/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2005

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

Mr J Black

Comments:

Posting this review just to let people know that the picture of the rooms shown for this hotel may not be what you actually get, the brochure / website claims 52 "recently renovated" luxurious rooms, there may well be!



In the... read more

A mixed review for this...

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2005

Tour Operator:

Med Hotels

Submitted By:

Mr MS Dowling

Comments:

A mixed review for this hotel.



Resort - fairly quiet resort, especially outside the July/August peak season. BUT Cretan "chavs" driving (handbrake turns and all) up and down the main resort strip and to one side of the hotel... read more