San Constantin Apartments, Gouves, Crete
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Brightly coloured inside and out, the San Constantin offers an ideal base for an enjoyable holiday in the sun. Whilst our Dolphin & Crew clubs entertain the kids you can enjoy the views on the 'adult only' roof terrace, top up your tan and relax in the peace & quiet. Once the sun has set unwind with a nice meal at the restaurant, then afterwards enjoy the weekly entertainment on offer. loading...
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San Constantin Apartments Reviews
" Fab time! "
Submitted By: Tomkins
Arrived mid afternoon, to some clouds :( only people on our flight staying here, so straight into reception, handed over passports, had room keys in 5 mins. We had 7 people in our party and 2 rooms, next door to each other, one was a maisonette, one a standard room. In the bigger we had a large kitchen living area, 3 single beds, table chairs, good kitchen and bathroom with shower. Upstairs we had a huge bedroom, huge double double bed, huge balcony and bathroom with shower and bath. The second room had 3 beds and a kitchen then 3 steps up to bathroom with bath and shower and a large double room with good size balcony. We were right by the smaller pool area, which was great having a disabled person with us for ease of everything. The pool area was clean and tidy and the sunbeds were the best quality beds I have seen in 20 years of travelling abroad, wicker, high end beds, although unless you positioned yourself right they dig into your back a bit...never satisfied eh :-)
The complex was really big, small church at the back too. There was a really big pool higher up the complex, with loads of sunbeds and a pool bar at both pools. There were disabled access ramps all around the place, in truth they were atad steep, but the whole place was accessible. The buildings were all clean and tidy looking, all very presentable. There was a PC in the reception area and a Playstation 2 for the kids, and a small supermarket in reception.
The staff were helpful and friendly, especially the bar staff (which is usually the caese wherever you go) Benny & Dimos, lovely guys.
The cleaners came in every day, they were around the complex all day everyday til 4.30pm and on hand if you needed them. The only let down to this place was they didn't change the towels daily, but every other day they did. The sheets were replaced every other day too, which , some people might say wasn't enough, but I certainly don't change my bed sheets 3 times a week let alone daily!So the cleaning service was good. The tap in the bathroom was a bit wonky, but was fixed straight away. No other problems at all in the week we were there.
It was quite central to most things, 20 mins from Heraklion airport, close to the beach (across the road) and a few restaurants very close by, although Mylos was my favourite, just a 5 min walk away. The hotel itself has a buffet style restaurant, 12 euros, eat as much as you want, free wine beer or coke etc, icea cream, cake, coffee, stuffed! and 10% discount for guests. Bargain and well worth it, lovely food.
15 mins away were lots more bars and restaurants, near the Aphrodite Hotel, although there weremay restaurants along the walk that way within 5 mins of this hotel.
Overall, it was a lovely holiday (bit cloudy mind, but hey it's end September and I can't write a review on the weather!) hotel overall, fab, rooms, huge, clean and everything else, fantastic! Especially the cocktails. (prices in Crete have like everywhere caught up with the rest of the world, no more cheap beers really....average for local beer large was 2.50 euro and cocktail;s 5 euro, but hey, we were on holiday and shots were given out all the time free. Entertainment was ok, but coming to end of season slightly quiet so not lot but we made our own.
I can thoroughly recommend this place, definitely going again.
The complex was really big, small church at the back too. There was a really big pool higher up the complex, with loads of sunbeds and a pool bar at both pools. There were disabled access ramps all around the place, in truth they were atad steep, but the whole place was accessible. The buildings were all clean and tidy looking, all very presentable. There was a PC in the reception area and a Playstation 2 for the kids, and a small supermarket in reception.
The staff were helpful and friendly, especially the bar staff (which is usually the caese wherever you go) Benny & Dimos, lovely guys.
The cleaners came in every day, they were around the complex all day everyday til 4.30pm and on hand if you needed them. The only let down to this place was they didn't change the towels daily, but every other day they did. The sheets were replaced every other day too, which , some people might say wasn't enough, but I certainly don't change my bed sheets 3 times a week let alone daily!So the cleaning service was good. The tap in the bathroom was a bit wonky, but was fixed straight away. No other problems at all in the week we were there.
It was quite central to most things, 20 mins from Heraklion airport, close to the beach (across the road) and a few restaurants very close by, although Mylos was my favourite, just a 5 min walk away. The hotel itself has a buffet style restaurant, 12 euros, eat as much as you want, free wine beer or coke etc, icea cream, cake, coffee, stuffed! and 10% discount for guests. Bargain and well worth it, lovely food.
15 mins away were lots more bars and restaurants, near the Aphrodite Hotel, although there weremay restaurants along the walk that way within 5 mins of this hotel.
Overall, it was a lovely holiday (bit cloudy mind, but hey it's end September and I can't write a review on the weather!) hotel overall, fab, rooms, huge, clean and everything else, fantastic! Especially the cocktails. (prices in Crete have like everywhere caught up with the rest of the world, no more cheap beers really....average for local beer large was 2.50 euro and cocktail;s 5 euro, but hey, we were on holiday and shots were given out all the time free. Entertainment was ok, but coming to end of season slightly quiet so not lot but we made our own.
I can thoroughly recommend this place, definitely going again.
Advice: Quiet, beach resort, close enough to airports and plenty of restaurants
Activities: Mylos, San Constantin buffet, lots of little churches, pebbly beaches
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Only jst found out about this site,... "
Submitted By: Ms S McLean
Only jst found out about this site, so thought i would post my comment.
Arrived early hours to be totally snubbed by guy behind desk.
Had to call home let them know we had arrived (My mobile had broken on flight so couldnt use that !!) we asked at the desk about a pay phone and after many attempts wer directed to one outside the front entrance. Found that it wouldnt dial out with phone card we had just purchased so went back inside to ask for change and again after many attempts eventually got some to find the fone still woodnt wurk !!
Anyway... Got rubbish directions to a pay phone near the beach (which was quite a walk away in a strange place at 1 am + in the morning).
Room wasnt very clean, and bathroom was black with dampness. Bath/Shower was dirty also.
Had sheets as covers and a horrible itchy throw, i found it very cold at nite inside and out.
For it being about 32 degrees outside, the pool was absolutly freezing haha.
We went in May, but most facilities (E.g. Gym, sauna etc) wer not open.
At Greek Nite, the firewurks went in wrong directions and flew into the crowd. no one was hurt but the children got a big fright.
One thing that realy anoyed me (was my first holiday so i dont know if this hapens alot), our flight wasnt until tea time'ish and got put out rooms at 12ish so we had to either pay for another room for a full night or sit in the lobby with our cases. We obv chose the room but we had asked earlier to be moved but wer told no more rooms, the one we paid for was empty all week!!
They also seem to favour regular guests, i understand this as they come back over n over again but they missed out on us returning partly due to this!
We didnt actually pick this hotel, but ours wasnt ready on time so we got placed here, But it felt like thats the way they treated us.
Arrived early hours to be totally snubbed by guy behind desk.
Had to call home let them know we had arrived (My mobile had broken on flight so couldnt use that !!) we asked at the desk about a pay phone and after many attempts wer directed to one outside the front entrance. Found that it wouldnt dial out with phone card we had just purchased so went back inside to ask for change and again after many attempts eventually got some to find the fone still woodnt wurk !!
Anyway... Got rubbish directions to a pay phone near the beach (which was quite a walk away in a strange place at 1 am + in the morning).
Room wasnt very clean, and bathroom was black with dampness. Bath/Shower was dirty also.
Had sheets as covers and a horrible itchy throw, i found it very cold at nite inside and out.
For it being about 32 degrees outside, the pool was absolutly freezing haha.
We went in May, but most facilities (E.g. Gym, sauna etc) wer not open.
At Greek Nite, the firewurks went in wrong directions and flew into the crowd. no one was hurt but the children got a big fright.
One thing that realy anoyed me (was my first holiday so i dont know if this hapens alot), our flight wasnt until tea time'ish and got put out rooms at 12ish so we had to either pay for another room for a full night or sit in the lobby with our cases. We obv chose the room but we had asked earlier to be moved but wer told no more rooms, the one we paid for was empty all week!!
They also seem to favour regular guests, i understand this as they come back over n over again but they missed out on us returning partly due to this!
We didnt actually pick this hotel, but ours wasnt ready on time so we got placed here, But it felt like thats the way they treated us.
- Date of Holiday:May 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" We arrived on 02 Sep at 2200 to these... "
Submitted By: Mrs C Gault
We arrived on 02 Sep at 2200 to these apartments - we had requested that we were to stay in the new apartment block on arrival we were allocated rooms 113, 114, 115 & 117 which were in the old block above the bar - The rooms were dirty as were all the cup, plates, fridge etc. We complained to our rep from Direct holidays who said that the apartments in the new block did not belong to direct holidays and if we wanted to move it would cost us 20 euro per day extra - we had four apartments and it would have worked out to expensive to do this. So we stayed were we were, and were allocated clean cups etc. The entertainment was good but if you wanted an early night you could not have one as the music played till 2 am in the morning not ideal if you had young kids. I got talking to a couple from Dublin who said they were staying in the new block and they had taken their holiday with direct holidays so our rep had told us lies. Over all thelocation was grand beside the beach and the hotel staff were very nice. We did not meet the famous Emily whom I had read about on the internet. She seemed to busy entertaining the English folk. Benny the bar man was very grumpy. I would return to these apratments but only to the new accomodation, however our rep assured us that the apartments were being refurbished next year, not much use to us. The trips with direct holidays are very expensive and not worth the hassle averaging on 40 euro per trip with no lunch. Over all I would say staff are friendly except the Direct holidays rep, location is grand and you could have a good week if you were allocated accomodation in the new block away from the noisy bar.
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:Room Only
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" Stayed here at the San Constantin... "
Submitted By: Mrs L Russell
Stayed here at the San Constantin Village with my husband and 2 children 11years 16years and 19years old boys. We had a lovely holiday here and the staff tried to help you if they could. There are two pools within the hotel younger children i would reconded the one at the reception end of the hotel as the one at the top is more for the adults and older children. We didnt have a problem getting sunbeds however there was a lack of unbrella's.
However we did find things like the bar drinks very expence. Didn't rate the food in the hotel very highly however it was not uneatable. Our rep stef took us on a walk to gouves high street for the price of 5 euros were you get a bbq meal and you are told you will get free shots at the bars they take you to. Not everyone is given free shots and you will need to be prepared to buy drinks at these bars it is not inculded in the price you paid. The bbq was a pork steak and salad.
However do go to the high street for your evening meals. We would recomend the Atlantis restaurant , New China Restaurant but our best one ever was the Elotia restaurant. At Elotia you will be welcomed by Helen a british lady who has lived in Crete for around 10 years. Very funny and very welcoming. The food there is wounderful. We had several trips to this restaurant and even took friends with us. They cook freshly made pizza's there in a stone oven, they are out of this world. However if you dont fancy a pizza the rest of their menu is just as good. If going to Gouves you must try this place.
The high street is around a 15 minute walk from the hotel but it is worth it.
However we did find things like the bar drinks very expence. Didn't rate the food in the hotel very highly however it was not uneatable. Our rep stef took us on a walk to gouves high street for the price of 5 euros were you get a bbq meal and you are told you will get free shots at the bars they take you to. Not everyone is given free shots and you will need to be prepared to buy drinks at these bars it is not inculded in the price you paid. The bbq was a pork steak and salad.
However do go to the high street for your evening meals. We would recomend the Atlantis restaurant , New China Restaurant but our best one ever was the Elotia restaurant. At Elotia you will be welcomed by Helen a british lady who has lived in Crete for around 10 years. Very funny and very welcoming. The food there is wounderful. We had several trips to this restaurant and even took friends with us. They cook freshly made pizza's there in a stone oven, they are out of this world. However if you dont fancy a pizza the rest of their menu is just as good. If going to Gouves you must try this place.
The high street is around a 15 minute walk from the hotel but it is worth it.
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" These were the best apartments my... "
Submitted By: Mr T McLaughlin
These were the best apartments my family and I hav eever stayed in, plenty of room.
The staff in particular Emily are brilliant, the place would not be as good only for Emily she brings life to the place.
the only downside for me was the fact that people returning year after year and think they own the place also the staff fuss too much over them afterall everyone who is staying there surely is equal, teenagers allowed by parents to do as they please making noise until the early hours of the morning.
if hiring a car go around the corner to Intercar a lovely gentleman and his son will not see you wrong very good rates.
The restaurants nearby are very very good in particular Da Vinci Code, Medusa, Oasis and Mylos and in the main tourist area Atlantis across the road from the Harp Irish Bar.
I will return to the San Constantin again definitely.
The staff in particular Emily are brilliant, the place would not be as good only for Emily she brings life to the place.
the only downside for me was the fact that people returning year after year and think they own the place also the staff fuss too much over them afterall everyone who is staying there surely is equal, teenagers allowed by parents to do as they please making noise until the early hours of the morning.
if hiring a car go around the corner to Intercar a lovely gentleman and his son will not see you wrong very good rates.
The restaurants nearby are very very good in particular Da Vinci Code, Medusa, Oasis and Mylos and in the main tourist area Atlantis across the road from the Harp Irish Bar.
I will return to the San Constantin again definitely.
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" Highley Recommended!
The Hotel... "
Highley Recommended!
The Hotel Is Amazing!
Clean!
Emily And Necos Are Just So Friendly!
Are First Year And Will Be The First Out Of Millions!
My Friend Robyn I Met Over There Its Her 11Th Year And Most People That Have Been There Years Think They Own It But This Family Didn't Necos Brought My Dad And His Two Pals Out For A Game Of Golf Witch Was An Amazing Thing Too Do!
The Hotel Receptionist's Are Lovely Especially The Night Man!
Benny And Demo The Bar Staff Made Me Two Free Cocktail 3 Days In A Row And I Taught That Was Lovely!
They Were Amazing!
Emily Was Like My Sister So Nice!
The Entertainment Is Excellent!
And The BBQ And Greek Night Are Fabulous Especially The Greek Night When Me And My Pals Dressed Up...!
My Two Weeks There Were The Best Two Weeks Of My Life!
And There Will Be More!
Nicole ! Ireland
The Hotel Is Amazing!
Clean!
Emily And Necos Are Just So Friendly!
Are First Year And Will Be The First Out Of Millions!
My Friend Robyn I Met Over There Its Her 11Th Year And Most People That Have Been There Years Think They Own It But This Family Didn't Necos Brought My Dad And His Two Pals Out For A Game Of Golf Witch Was An Amazing Thing Too Do!
The Hotel Receptionist's Are Lovely Especially The Night Man!
Benny And Demo The Bar Staff Made Me Two Free Cocktail 3 Days In A Row And I Taught That Was Lovely!
They Were Amazing!
Emily Was Like My Sister So Nice!
The Entertainment Is Excellent!
And The BBQ And Greek Night Are Fabulous Especially The Greek Night When Me And My Pals Dressed Up...!
My Two Weeks There Were The Best Two Weeks Of My Life!
And There Will Be More!
Nicole ! Ireland
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" San Constantin is fab. Great staff... "
Submitted By: Mrs Kenny
San Constantin is fab. Great staff who can't do enough for you, nothing is a problem (especially Emily)! The cleaning staff were also very good (they can't speak English) but we had out bins emptied every day and towels and linen were changed every second or third day. As there are no parasols on the balconies, we asked for one and it was set up the next day. Entertainment on every night from bingo or a quiz, to movie nights, Greek night, a magacian or cabaret singer etc. It can be a bit noisy until about 12.30 or 1.00 am but we had Apartment 214 in the old part which didn't face the pool area, so the bedroom was quiet (although balcony very small). Some apartments actually have two balconies but we preferred the peace and quiet at night. Not enough sun loungers the first week we were there due to people putting their towels out at 6 am but the management and rep solved the problem by removing towels from loungers if no-one was on them and people got the message - so in the second week when we went down to the pool at 9.30 or 10.00 am we could still get sun loungers and a parasol. The guests were mostly families and our son (8) made lots of friends. The only negative was that the Thomas Cook Kids Club wasn't great as it wasn't split it into age groups, so children from 4-11 were in the same group - I don't think this was due to the Kids Club staff numbers as there were four of them, so hopefully they will rectify this. The San Constantin is about a 25/30 minute walk from the centre of Gouves, but there are plenty of local restaurants and some shops and supermarkets locally. The beach is only 2 mins walk away and costs 6 Euros for 2 loungers & parasol per day. We met many people who have returned for 5 years and more and can understand why - it is really good for families, entertainment is provided (if you want to be entertained - we didn't every night but it was good that it was on) and children are safe (two security guards patrolled at night). We'll definitely be going back.
- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" ARRIVED AT THE APARTMENTS LATE IN THE... "
Submitted By: Mrs L Matthews
ARRIVED AT THE APARTMENTS LATE IN THE NIGHT BASICALLY TO BE IGNORED ON THE FRONT DESK AS ANOTHER PARTY WHO HAD STAYED MANY TIMES AT THIS HOTEL HAD ALSO ARRIVED. THEY WERE GREETED WITH HUGS & KISSES & TAKEN STRAIGHT TO THEIR ROOMS. BY THE TIME WE CHECKED IN WE WERE GREETED BY A MISERABLE RECEPTIONIST (I THINK HER NAME IS MARIA BUT DONT GET HER MUDDLED UP WITH A V V NICE RECEPTIONIST ALSO CALLED MARIA WITH BLONDE CURLY HAIR WHO IS LOVELY!!). OUR HOLIDAY WAS BOOKED JOINTLY WITH MY PARENTS & WHEN WE WERE ALLOCATED OUR ROOMS WE WERE QUITE AWAY FROM EACH OTHER. ALSO MY MUM HAD BROKE HER LEG BEFORE THE HOLIDAY & REQUESTED A LOW FLOOR THROUGH THE TOUR OPERATOR A WEEK BEFORE WE WENT OUT TO CRETE, WE WERE ASSURED THIS WOULD HAPPEN. WHEN WE ASKED MARIA IF WE COULD BE MOVED CLOSER TO EACHOTHER (BEARING IN MIND ANOTHER FAMILY CAME IN ON OUR FLIGHT & WAS ALLOCATED THE ROOM NEXT DOOR TO US AFTER WE HAD CHECKED IN!) SHE JUST SAID NO & THAT THE HOTEL WAS FULLY BOOKED THERE WAS NOTHING SHE COULD DO! THE NEXT MORNING WE WENT TO SEE OUR REP WHO SAID SHE'D TRY & SORT IT OUT FOR US WE EVEN ASKED IF WE COULD MOVE INTO THE NEW BLOCK AS OUR ROOMS WERE ABOVE THE BAR AREA & IT'S EXTREMELY NOISY UNTIL ABOUT 4AM - THE MUSIC IS NOT TURNED DOWN FOR THOSE WHO WANT AN EARLY NIGHT DONT BELIEVE ANY OF THOSE COMMENTS!!! HER REPLY WITH REGARDS TO THE NEW BLOCK WAS THAT WE HADN'T PAID FOR THEM (WE DIDN'T KNOW THERE WAS A NEW BLOCK & NOTICED THAT PEOPLE WHO HAD PAID THE SAME AS OURSELVES STAYED THERE THE SAME TIME AS US) ANYHOW SHE WAS ALSO NO USE & MADE NO ATTEMPT TO MOVE US OR INFORM US THAT SHE COULDN'T. BACK TO THE NIGHTLIFE - BUTLINS IN THE SUN IS BEING POLITE - IT TURNS OUT THAT THE PEOPLE THAT RETURN YEAR AFTER YEAR SIT AT THE BAR THE WHOLE NIGHT DRINKING & DRINKING SO THE MUSIC IS KEPT PLAYING AND THEN THEY DECIDE TO JUMP IN THE POOL OR THROW SUN BEDS IN THE POOL, WHILST THE KIDS ARE RUNNING RIOT AROUND THE COMPLEX. ONE MORNING THEY WERE WELDING THE BRIDGE OVER THE POOL, THAT HAD BEEN DAMAGED THE NIGHT BEFORE, WHILST WE WERE SUN BATHING BY THE SIDE!! ALSO THE PEOPLE THAT DO RETURN REALLY GIVE THE HOTEL A BAD NAME THESE PEOPLE ARE RUDE TREAT THE PLACE LIKE THEIR OWN HOME, GET UP REALLY EARLY RESERVE SUN BEDS & THEN GO BACK TO BED OR SIT ON THEIR BALCONY TIL ABOUT 2PM!!! THEY MADE ME & MY FAMILY FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE IF WE LAY ON "THEIR" SUNBEDS DURING THE DAY IF WE MANAGED TO GET UP AT 6AM TO GET ANY.
THERE WERE REPORTS WHILE WE WERE THERE THAT THE CLEANERS WERE GREAT NOT MY END OF THE HOTEL MY ROOM WAS SPOTLESS WHEN WE ARRIVED BUT THEN IT WAS SKIMMED OVER & TOWELS & SHEETS WERE ONLY REPLACED WHENEVER. I WENT DOWNSTAIRS TO ASK FOR CLEAN TOWELS AFTER 3 DAYS AS THE TOWELS WERE "CRAWLING" MY MISTAKE WAS TO ASK MISERABLE MARIA WHO THEN WENT TO CHARGE ME!!! ALSO TOILET ROLLS WEREN'T REPLACED WE TOOK TO HIDING THE NEARLY FINISHED ROLL IN A DRAWER SO THE CLEANER WOULD THINK IT WAS FINISHED. WHEN WE DROPPED A GLASS IN OUR ROOM WE WERE GIVEN A DIRTY MOP & NO BUCKET (AGAIN BY MISERABLE MARIA) SHE HAD NO INTENTION OF SENDING ANYONE UP EVEN THOUGH IT WAS MIDDAY & THE CLEANERS WERE STILL AROUND.
MY MUM MEANWHILE WAS STRUGGLING TO GET AROUND THE RESORT, WE WERE PREPARED FOR THIS BUT WE THOUGHT THERE WOULD BE SOME TAVERNAS CLOSE BY, THE ONES DOWN THE ROUND FROM THE HOTEL WERE OK BUT NOT GREAT FOR A 2 WEEK BREAK. THE REP & EVERYONE IN THE HOTEL TELLS YOU WHEN YOU GO OUT AT NIGHT TO TURN RIGHT & FOLLOW THE ROAD AROUND TO THE LEFT TO GET TO THE MAIN STREET IN GOUVES ITS ABOUT A GOOD 20MIN - 1/2 HOUR WALK . OK FOR US BUT NOT FOR MY MUM WHO WAS GOING STIR CRAZY. I TOOK A WALK ONE DAY ABOUT 6 DAYS INTO THE HOLIDAY & TURNED TO THE LEFT OF THE HOTEL (IT DOES LOOK AS THOUGH THERE IS NOTHING UP THERE). OMG!!! THERE WAS LIFE, NOT ONLY THAT THERE WERE LOVELY GREEK TAVERNAS WE ESPECIALLY ENJOYED THE MEDUSA, FOOD WAS GORGEOUS, ATMOSPHERE WAS GREAT & GREEK MUSIC WOULD BE PLAYED EVERY NIGHT. IT WAS NICE TO HAVE A SHORT GENTLE STROLL BACK TO THE HOTEL. THERES NOT MUCH THERE BUT THERE ARE A FEW LITTLE SHOPS & THE SUPERMARKET IS GOOD VALUE.
ALSO AT THE END OF THE FIRST WEEK WE WENT BACK TO RECEPTION TO SEE ABOUT THE CHANGING OF ROOMS AS THERE WERE ALOT OF PEOPLE LEAVING, THIS TIME WE MET THE NICE MARIA & WHEN WE EXPLAINED TO HER ABOUT MY MUMS LEG SHE WAS SURPRISED SHE DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THIS EARLIER AS SHE SAID SHE COULD HAVE ARRANGED SOMETHING!! IF ONLY I COULD GET PASSED LITTLE HITLER WHO WAS NOW NOT SPEAKING TO ME & TOOK TO WISPERING BEHIND HER HANDS IN CRETAN (DAFT - IT'S NOT AS IF I COULD UNDERSTAND WHAT SHE WAS SAYING!).
BELIEVE IT OR NOT WE DID ENJOY OUR HOLIDAY CRETE IS GORGEOUS & THERE ARE LOVELY CHURCHES ONE IN THE HOTEL & JUST OUTSIDE WHICH WERE REALLY NICE TO VISIT & YOU'D HEAR THE SERVICES IN THE MORNING.
I NEVER ACTUALLY GOT TO MEET ANY OF THE STAFF IN THE HOTEL THAT I'VE READ ABOUT AS I DIDN'T FANCY THE ALL NIGHT "ENTERTAINMENT" & LEFT THE HOTEL AS QUIETLY AS I ARRIVED. BUT, AS WE WERE LEAVING WE NOTICED THE OTHER RETURNING FAMILIES BEING GUSHED OVER.
IT IS A NICE HOTEL & I'M SURE THE STAFF WERE LOVELY BUT UNFORTUNATELY THE FAMILIES THAT DO KEEP RETURNING SPOILT IT FOR ME & MY FAMILY, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER SINCE WE'VE BEEN ON FAMILY HOLIDAYS MY BOYS FELT INTIMIDATED BY THE OTHER CHILDREN AS THEY WERE TAKING THE MICK OUT OF THEIR ACCENTS & CALLING THEM RUDE NAMES - NOT IN A JOKING WAY BUT BULLYING. MY YOUNGEST DIDN'T WANT TO GO TO THE KIDS CLUB ALSO FOR THIS REASON.
THERE WERE REPORTS WHILE WE WERE THERE THAT THE CLEANERS WERE GREAT NOT MY END OF THE HOTEL MY ROOM WAS SPOTLESS WHEN WE ARRIVED BUT THEN IT WAS SKIMMED OVER & TOWELS & SHEETS WERE ONLY REPLACED WHENEVER. I WENT DOWNSTAIRS TO ASK FOR CLEAN TOWELS AFTER 3 DAYS AS THE TOWELS WERE "CRAWLING" MY MISTAKE WAS TO ASK MISERABLE MARIA WHO THEN WENT TO CHARGE ME!!! ALSO TOILET ROLLS WEREN'T REPLACED WE TOOK TO HIDING THE NEARLY FINISHED ROLL IN A DRAWER SO THE CLEANER WOULD THINK IT WAS FINISHED. WHEN WE DROPPED A GLASS IN OUR ROOM WE WERE GIVEN A DIRTY MOP & NO BUCKET (AGAIN BY MISERABLE MARIA) SHE HAD NO INTENTION OF SENDING ANYONE UP EVEN THOUGH IT WAS MIDDAY & THE CLEANERS WERE STILL AROUND.
MY MUM MEANWHILE WAS STRUGGLING TO GET AROUND THE RESORT, WE WERE PREPARED FOR THIS BUT WE THOUGHT THERE WOULD BE SOME TAVERNAS CLOSE BY, THE ONES DOWN THE ROUND FROM THE HOTEL WERE OK BUT NOT GREAT FOR A 2 WEEK BREAK. THE REP & EVERYONE IN THE HOTEL TELLS YOU WHEN YOU GO OUT AT NIGHT TO TURN RIGHT & FOLLOW THE ROAD AROUND TO THE LEFT TO GET TO THE MAIN STREET IN GOUVES ITS ABOUT A GOOD 20MIN - 1/2 HOUR WALK . OK FOR US BUT NOT FOR MY MUM WHO WAS GOING STIR CRAZY. I TOOK A WALK ONE DAY ABOUT 6 DAYS INTO THE HOLIDAY & TURNED TO THE LEFT OF THE HOTEL (IT DOES LOOK AS THOUGH THERE IS NOTHING UP THERE). OMG!!! THERE WAS LIFE, NOT ONLY THAT THERE WERE LOVELY GREEK TAVERNAS WE ESPECIALLY ENJOYED THE MEDUSA, FOOD WAS GORGEOUS, ATMOSPHERE WAS GREAT & GREEK MUSIC WOULD BE PLAYED EVERY NIGHT. IT WAS NICE TO HAVE A SHORT GENTLE STROLL BACK TO THE HOTEL. THERES NOT MUCH THERE BUT THERE ARE A FEW LITTLE SHOPS & THE SUPERMARKET IS GOOD VALUE.
ALSO AT THE END OF THE FIRST WEEK WE WENT BACK TO RECEPTION TO SEE ABOUT THE CHANGING OF ROOMS AS THERE WERE ALOT OF PEOPLE LEAVING, THIS TIME WE MET THE NICE MARIA & WHEN WE EXPLAINED TO HER ABOUT MY MUMS LEG SHE WAS SURPRISED SHE DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THIS EARLIER AS SHE SAID SHE COULD HAVE ARRANGED SOMETHING!! IF ONLY I COULD GET PASSED LITTLE HITLER WHO WAS NOW NOT SPEAKING TO ME & TOOK TO WISPERING BEHIND HER HANDS IN CRETAN (DAFT - IT'S NOT AS IF I COULD UNDERSTAND WHAT SHE WAS SAYING!).
BELIEVE IT OR NOT WE DID ENJOY OUR HOLIDAY CRETE IS GORGEOUS & THERE ARE LOVELY CHURCHES ONE IN THE HOTEL & JUST OUTSIDE WHICH WERE REALLY NICE TO VISIT & YOU'D HEAR THE SERVICES IN THE MORNING.
I NEVER ACTUALLY GOT TO MEET ANY OF THE STAFF IN THE HOTEL THAT I'VE READ ABOUT AS I DIDN'T FANCY THE ALL NIGHT "ENTERTAINMENT" & LEFT THE HOTEL AS QUIETLY AS I ARRIVED. BUT, AS WE WERE LEAVING WE NOTICED THE OTHER RETURNING FAMILIES BEING GUSHED OVER.
IT IS A NICE HOTEL & I'M SURE THE STAFF WERE LOVELY BUT UNFORTUNATELY THE FAMILIES THAT DO KEEP RETURNING SPOILT IT FOR ME & MY FAMILY, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER SINCE WE'VE BEEN ON FAMILY HOLIDAYS MY BOYS FELT INTIMIDATED BY THE OTHER CHILDREN AS THEY WERE TAKING THE MICK OUT OF THEIR ACCENTS & CALLING THEM RUDE NAMES - NOT IN A JOKING WAY BUT BULLYING. MY YOUNGEST DIDN'T WANT TO GO TO THE KIDS CLUB ALSO FOR THIS REASON.
- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" Arrived at heraklion airport on... "
Submitted By: Mrs P Spence
Arrived at heraklion airport on time,nikos picked us up in the hotels minibus,when we arrived it was 12.30 at night so basically got our room key and went straight to bed, appartment was in the new building as we requested it was a large 2 bedroom and was very fresh and new with 2 large bed rooms. and 2 single beds in the living room come kitchen but with loads of room even for a good size table with a good size bathroom with shower over bath.the next day we caught up with emily and beni ,deno and all the rest of the staff. now emily has a new edition to her family a lovely baby boy they made us very welcome and could not do enough for us. they have upgraded the reception area it is very nice. in the morning we went to illios at the bottom of the street for our breakfast it was very gd value 2 eggs 2 toast 1 bacon 1 sausage tea or coffee fresh orange juice all for 5euro 90cents excellent.the resturants are very good down on the strip you have aglantas where the food is 5* you also have oasis just at the back of the hotel about 3 or 4 mins walk shaun the guy who seems to run it speaks very gd english and wil greet you in irish if your from ireland food is lovely but sometimes they are very busy.at our bar at night the shots were flying and it was very hard to say no especially if beni or dino was on the bar .everywhere around the pool was washed every morning and the filters in the pool came on around 7.30 to clean it, the cleaners came in every day and empied bins and changed the towels every other day.the entertainment programme is very good greek night,bingo,mystic men,magic show,talent show and lots of other things going on .it was very hot when we where there about 35 to 40 most days but nice and windy at the beach there are 2 beaches beside us one right down beside illios and one just to the right of illios it is the best one, the under currents can be very dangerous they have a life guard on at all times so be very careful.we also hired a car for 2 days for 65euro rould at the back of the hotel in a place called intercar rental that was including full insurance for a brand new polo.but be careful on the roads the greeks dont brake or let you know if they are turning left or right. this was our second time here we have 3 children and they had a fantastic time too.
- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:we booked with nikos direct
" just back from st.constantin... "
Submitted By: Ms M Cawley
just back from st.constantin apartments a few days ago...been 2 14 different hoilday resorts in europe and all i can say is you cant beat this place...it was the best hoilday ive ever been on!..we arrived during 2 be welcomed with hugs and kisses from all the staff.we were seen to our apartments quickly with no delay..very nice,loads of room.we got 3 hairdyrers.a very spacious balcony and very clean...we were in the old building but it as as good as the new one!..it has four swimin pools all very good..loads of sun beds but had 2 be out early 2 get them as people would leave there towels on them and go back to bed..pool bar is very good..you would get free shots all night sometimes and the bar men were very friendly..beni nd damon are legends..evenin entertainment was excellent..they made me dress up as a belly dancer and had a great laugh...secruity at night which is great 4 children as well...emily was very nice and so was the manger couldnt be more helpful.the food was great as well..try oasis very cheap and the food is to dye 4!the reciption man at night was a laugh il miss him laods..cleaners dont speak aany english so they didnt understand you alot!.entertainment was great at the bar..music would get lowered at 1.30 for people going to bed but bar would be open till about 4..the owners family were nice people espically nanas(john?)very good hotel to stay inwill go bk again in 2 years as geting maried this year so cant ...10 out of 10....you will love it...loads of germans were arriving wen i was leaving so it was good...we were the only irishfamily there 4 da first day so we thought it was only englis but it soon had about 40 people at the bar with mayo and dublin jerseys on!..
- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" After reading Mrs elkes review I was... "
Submitted By: Mr J Smith
After reading Mrs elkes review I was so worried about this booking. Thankfully the woman got it all wrong I can only presume she is anti scots and irish. We had a fantastic holiday and hey the scots and irish are very pleasant people.
Really don't know what Mrs Elkes was complaining about but hey you can't please everyone maybe she should go to Dublin or Edinburgh next time as the scots and irish are all away to Crete
Really don't know what Mrs Elkes was complaining about but hey you can't please everyone maybe she should go to Dublin or Edinburgh next time as the scots and irish are all away to Crete
- Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" Had fab holiday but San Constantine... "
Submitted By: Mrs S Dixon
Had fab holiday but San Constantine too noisy and a bit of a Greek Butlins for me!! Biggest problem is guests returning year after year who treat hotel as their own private holiday home!!!! Nevertheless staff were very friendly especially Emily (Manager) who can't do enough for you and is genuinely a lovely person. Apartments clean and tidy but never did see anyone clean any of the 4 pools and the chlorine changed the colour of our swim wear!
Entertainment goes on too late and is too noisy - no escape! Beach really close by and overall had a good holiday.
Entertainment goes on too late and is too noisy - no escape! Beach really close by and overall had a good holiday.
- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" This was our first holiday abroad... "
Submitted By: Mr D Grant
This was our first holiday abroad with our two young kids(4 and 2) and were we glad we chose both this resort and apartment complex. What a fantastic relaxing two weeks we had. From arrival to departure the staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. Our room overlooked the pool/bar area but after midnight latest the music was turned down to a pleasant level which 1. didn't disturb the kids sleeping and 2. allowed me and my wife to enjoy and lovely bottle or two of the local wine on the balcony and still be able to chat and enjoy the music. The Greek night was fantastic and I would recommend this to anyone visiting. Great Greek food and entertainment. There are also many local bars and tavernas within walking distance which serve fantastic good value Greek food. I have to recommend the Chinese restaurant in Gouves centre. WOW!!! What a fantastic meal we enjoyed, even the kids. As for the cost of drink well... the Euro has done us no favours there but it is still cheaper than home. If you enjoy wine go for the local Retzina. The locals hate it but we loved it, a bit too much at times. The rooms were adequate for our needs and cleaned every other day with fresh sheets and towels also provided as required. The three pools were well kept and had plenty of really comfortable sun loungers available(no Krauts). The beach was a short dander away and was really clean and the waters crystal clear. I really can't say enough good things about this resort/complex and would highly recommend it. We are in the process of booking a return visit and cannot wait to get back.
- Date of Holiday:May 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:MyTravel
" I went to crete in July and it was... "
Submitted By: Miss M
I went to crete in July and it was one of the best holidays i had ever went on and most of my enjoyment was due to the fantastic accomodation. The apartments had good entertainment at night and wonderful staff that made you feel so welcome. i stayed at the old part of the apartments and i loved it. I thought the sleeping arrangements were good. I stayed in a one bedroom apartment and usually in other place you have the fold down beds in san constantin they are proper beds. I would recommend san constantine to anyone who wants a good time.
I am returning again next year and i cant wait!!!!!!!!!
I am returning again next year and i cant wait!!!!!!!!!
- Date of Holiday:Jul 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
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At this point the weather changed for the better and we had a great second week. Not much to do in gouves but the people are the friendliest i've ever met. If I had to go back to this hotel I would definitley pay the extra £100 per week/per person for the new building. The hotel didn't charge us due to the inconveniance.
The restaurant is pretty rubbish(the russians are all inclusive, (so everything is just ok enough I would say.) Much better value at the local greek places.
The main street is over a mile along the beach road I reckon, but a few shops and pubs near the hotel.
And if you are taking a kid in nappies, take them with you. We had to pay over 15 euros for a pack of 36, which costs you about a fiver here.
Advice: the people are really friendly and what would bring you back to the island
Activities: "the island" and the beachfront restaurants
Good for: Beach