Pros
- All-inclusive resort on a sandy beach
- Big outdoor pool area with lounging areas and separate children’s pool
- Beautiful grounds with palm trees and flowers
- Animation team organizes activities and evening entertainment
- Three bars serving cocktails, draught beer, and wine
- Greek tavern dining available once weekly
- Spa offering body scrubs, massages, and facials
- Large indoor pool in solarium with lounge chairs
- Meeting rooms for special events
- On-site facilities include tennis courts and a theater
Cons
- Small, tube-style TVs
- No restaurants or nightlife nearby
- No Greek food on dinner buffet
- No fitness center
Bottom Line
With plenty of palm trees and colorful flowers decorating its lawns, the grounds at Anissa Beach Hotel are lovely. The all-inclusive, mid-range resort has a sandy beach area with umbrellas and loungers as well as a large outdoor pool area with a children’s pool. There’s also a spa with a free indoor pool and an animation team organizing tournaments and activities, but overall facilities are a bit run-down. There isn’t any Greek food on the hotel’s dinner buffet, but guests can dine at the on-site Greek tavern once a week. There’s not much within walking distance of the hotel, but it's still a suitable option for those looking for a relaxing beach holiday on a budget.
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Internet
- Pool
Scene
Plenty of places for families to relax
The pretty grounds at the Anissa provide a perfect spot for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors, with blue lounge chairs popping up all over the place. There’s also a cabana where guests can receive outdoor massages. Tables with bright blue wooden chairs are set up to imitate a kafeneion, or cafe, where traditionally men in Crete go to drink coffee. The pool area is large, with palm trees dotting its perimeter and a bar where guests can order cocktails and beer. Down at the beach, changing booths and showers allow for an easy transition. Inside, the hotel has a spa with a big, heated indoor pool area so guests can enjoy a swim even when there’s inclement weather. Overall, the property is a bit worn, but at least it makes for a laid-back atmosphere.
Location
On the beach, near a small village and historical sights
The hotel is located on the coast in Anissaras on a beach that stretches to the small village of Analipsi. There isn’t much to do within walking distance, but the lively resort area of Hersonissos is within a 10-minute drive. The party mecca of Malia can be reached in 20 minutes by car, and several historical sights, including the Palace of Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, are within an hour’s drive. It’s also about a 30-minute drive to Heraklion International Airport.
Rooms
Plain rooms with small, tube-style TVs; ocean-view balconies available
Ocean-themed photos, colorful paintings, and striped curtains brighten up otherwise plain white guest rooms with basic wooden furnishings and blue bedding. Spaces have tiled floors and small tube-style TVs. All guest units also have mini-fridges, which are stocked daily in Superior rooms with soda, beer, and water. Some rooms have balconies that overlook the beautiful grounds and sea beyond.
Features
Sandy beach, two big pools, and buffet dining as part of all-inclusive rates
The hotel has a sandy beach with free use of lounge chairs and umbrellas for guests. There’s also an indoor pool at the spa, where guests can arrange massages, facials, and scrubs for a fee. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets are provided, and food-lovers can dine at an open-air taverna once a week. The Anissa has a chic lobby bar, pool bar, and garden bar as well. There’s an animation team that regularly organizes tournaments and activities, and a kids' club with a playground provides additional entertainment. Evening shows are presented in the outdoor amphitheater. The hotel also has tennis courts (that are a bit dilapidated), air hockey, foosball, and billiards. Meeting rooms are available as is an Internet corner with three computer terminals.
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Things You Should Know About Anissa Beach & Village Hotel
Also Known As
- Anissa Beach Hotel
Address
Anissaras, Hersonissos 700 14, Greece
Website
Scene
Plenty of places for families to relax
The pretty grounds at the Anissa provide a perfect spot for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors, with blue lounge chairs popping up all over the place. There’s also a cabana where guests can receive outdoor massages. Tables with bright blue wooden chairs are set up to imitate a kafeneion, or cafe, where traditionally men in Crete go to drink coffee. The pool area is large, with palm trees dotting its perimeter and a bar where guests can order cocktails and beer. Down at the beach, changing booths and showers allow for an easy transition. Inside, the hotel has a spa with a big, heated indoor pool area so guests can enjoy a swim even when there’s inclement weather. Overall, the property is a bit worn, but at least it makes for a laid-back atmosphere.
Location
On the beach, near a small village and historical sights
The hotel is located on the coast in Anissaras on a beach that stretches to the small village of Analipsi. There isn’t much to do within walking distance, but the lively resort area of Hersonissos is within a 10-minute drive. The party mecca of Malia can be reached in 20 minutes by car, and several historical sights, including the Palace of Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, are within an hour’s drive. It’s also about a 30-minute drive to Heraklion International Airport.
Rooms
Plain rooms with small, tube-style TVs; ocean-view balconies available
Ocean-themed photos, colorful paintings, and striped curtains brighten up otherwise plain white guest rooms with basic wooden furnishings and blue bedding. Spaces have tiled floors and small tube-style TVs. All guest units also have mini-fridges, which are stocked daily in Superior rooms with soda, beer, and water. Some rooms have balconies that overlook the beautiful grounds and sea beyond.
Features
Sandy beach, two big pools, and buffet dining as part of all-inclusive rates
The hotel has a sandy beach with free use of lounge chairs and umbrellas for guests. There’s also an indoor pool at the spa, where guests can arrange massages, facials, and scrubs for a fee. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets are provided, and food-lovers can dine at an open-air taverna once a week. The Anissa has a chic lobby bar, pool bar, and garden bar as well. There’s an animation team that regularly organizes tournaments and activities, and a kids' club with a playground provides additional entertainment. Evening shows are presented in the outdoor amphitheater. The hotel also has tennis courts (that are a bit dilapidated), air hockey, foosball, and billiards. Meeting rooms are available as is an Internet corner with three computer terminals.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Basic Television
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Cable
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Cribs
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Full Kitchen
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Room Service
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