Zakros village rooms

Very Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : It was a very old hotel with great character. Like a retro hotel from 30 or 40 years ago. Lots of interesting photographs from the past and fascinating objects and ornaments from a bygone age. The lady running it Nectaria was a wonderful host. Hotel Zakros was a little frayed at the edges but that made it all the more special. I had a lovely lunch on arrival and breakfast was tasty too!
  : This hotel might not be everyones cup of tea but I couldnt fault it. Even the quaint bathroom with telephone shower tickled me.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Marcos and Nectaria are generous and welcoming. Hotel ideally placed to make the gorges towards Kato zokros.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : When you go past the first visual impression of the hotel (it seems it was made way back when and it's just been maintained, no modern aspects to it), it's actually quite a fine place for a small village in mountains. However, it was superb for what I needed - a room for a night close to a hiking trail leading to Zakros archaeological site and beach. Having said this, I must add that the owners were EXCEPTIONALLY kind, helpful and hospitable. They arranged for my return trip by car from the beach level up to the village free of charge, also treating me to a couple of mezes with my evening beer which I actually ordered, but they charged only the beer.

Pleasant
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : it had character. also bright and warm. balcony to hang washing. very friendly and helpful owners
  : bit old but that goes with the price and cancelled out with the character of the place

Fair
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : People really down to earth kind & helpful x
  : The location & price

Pleasant
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler

Pleasant
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Friendly proprietors, excellent local typical restaurant offering basic rooms, on the E9 footpath and close to the start of the 'Gorges of the Dead' walk. Quiet at night, with a lovely view from balcony. Typically Cretan lodgings but not a 'hotel' ... remember that although it has the title 'hotel' it also has the title 'rooms'. This is a good overnight stay for walkers, and is by no means luxurious. But the water is hot, there is a kitchenette in your room with a couple of items to make a snack, and the bedding is clean, although somewhat basic. We ate well, slept well and felt safe and ready for the day ahead. If you are looking for luxury, fine paintwork or room decoration, a lift, a lounge or car parking adjacent to the building, this is NOT the place for you. You can park on the street or in the car park of the museum 100 m away. Remember this is an untouristy part of Crete, where the locals go to meet and have coffee or a meal, and the place reflects that it is a place for the local community and not for luxury-hotel seekers. Be open-minded and enjoy the real Crete.
  : Nothing, because I accepted that the hotel has not been refurbished to modern tastes, but has all the basics for a very reasonably priced overnight stay. Yes, you might be shocked by the state of the grouting in the bathroom, yes you might feel that certain parts of the paintwork need to be refreshed, but if you are there to eat and sleep and move on, try not to judge - not everyone has the income to keep up with modern taste and this is a good reminder of real-life Crete, and for some a pleasant trip back into the past. If you are not open-minded and ready to see or experience things as the locals do, please go elsewhere.

Very Poor
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Great location and view from the balcony. Woman who runs the hotel is friendly
  : The water was cut off from 7pm until 8pm the next morning. No showers or toilet. Left one day early because of the problem..