Pros
- Steps away from beach and a short walk to town
- Staff is friendly and hospitable
- Clean rooms, some with ocean views
- Restaurant and long, modern bar with terrace dining overlooking the beach
- Billiards table and Internet corner with two computers in lobby
Cons
- Dated facilities
- No pool
- Fee for umbrellas and loungers
- Fee for towels, Wi-Fi, and in-room safes
Bottom Line
There’s no pool at Evelyn Beach Hotel, a dated, budget property steps from the beach, where fees are imposed for everything from towels to safety deposit boxes. Half-board and full-board meal options are available, and the hotel prepares a lot of Greek salads for the buffet, with terrace dining overlooking the beach. The 76 rooms are kept clean but have an outdated feel. Still, guests recommend getting a room with a balcony overlooking the ocean. Visitors looking for a lively location may want to check out Pela Maria, a value hotel on the area’s main street with an outdoor pool.
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Scene
Spacious lobby as well as an open-air bar and dining overlooking the beach
There aren’t a lot of common areas at Evelyn Beach Hotel, but the spacious lobby combines several functional spaces, including the front desk, seating areas, a billiards table, and a small bar. The black marble front desk and floor-length white curtains gives the space a dated, ‘80s feel. At the on-site restaurant, Greek salads are lined up on the buffet table, and the dining area extends out onto a terrace overlooking the beach. The open-air bar is decorated in shades of blue complementing its seaside location. Just across the street, the sandy beach area stretches in front of a line of hotels and can get crowded with lounge chairs.
Location
Across the street from the beach, near bars and shops
The Evelyn is located in an area busy with foot traffic just across the street from the beach. It’s surrounded by other hotels, and there are plenty of shops, restaurants, and bars within walking distance. Heraklion International Airport is around a half-hour drive west, and several historical destinations, including the Palace of Knossos, the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, and the Historical Museum of Crete, are within a 45-minute drive west as well. Other nearby attractions include the Cretaquarium and Palace of Malia.
Rooms
Plain rooms with small, tube-style TVs; ocean-view balconies available as well
Bright orange bedding and hunter-green headboards brighten up otherwise plain, rudimentary guest rooms with white walls and hard floors. Rooms with twin or single beds are in need of an update as they have wall-mounted tube-style TVs and dated, patterned curtains. Guests recommend staying in a unit that faces the ocean as large, furnished balconies overlooking the beach are available. All rooms have mini-fridges and central air-conditioning, and Wi-Fi and safety deposit boxes are available for a fee. Bathrooms are small and no-frills with white walls, sinks, and showers.
Features
Convenient location, friendly staff, and terrace dining with limited general amenities
There aren’t a lot of extra amenities at Evelyn Beach Hotel. Its location, just across the street from the beach, is its best asset, and guests can enjoy their meals and drinks on a terrace with ocean views. The staff is friendly and polite as well. The lobby has an Internet corner with two computers. Fees are charged for a variety of additional amenities, including Wi-Fi, car-rental services, beach/pool towel usage, and billiards.
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Also Known As
- Evelyn Beach Hotel
Address
A. Kanakaki & 25th Martiou, Limin Chersonisou, Hersonissos 70014, Greece
Website
Scene
Spacious lobby as well as an open-air bar and dining overlooking the beach
There aren’t a lot of common areas at Evelyn Beach Hotel, but the spacious lobby combines several functional spaces, including the front desk, seating areas, a billiards table, and a small bar. The black marble front desk and floor-length white curtains gives the space a dated, ‘80s feel. At the on-site restaurant, Greek salads are lined up on the buffet table, and the dining area extends out onto a terrace overlooking the beach. The open-air bar is decorated in shades of blue complementing its seaside location. Just across the street, the sandy beach area stretches in front of a line of hotels and can get crowded with lounge chairs.
Location
Across the street from the beach, near bars and shops
The Evelyn is located in an area busy with foot traffic just across the street from the beach. It’s surrounded by other hotels, and there are plenty of shops, restaurants, and bars within walking distance. Heraklion International Airport is around a half-hour drive west, and several historical destinations, including the Palace of Knossos, the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, and the Historical Museum of Crete, are within a 45-minute drive west as well. Other nearby attractions include the Cretaquarium and Palace of Malia.
Rooms
Plain rooms with small, tube-style TVs; ocean-view balconies available as well
Bright orange bedding and hunter-green headboards brighten up otherwise plain, rudimentary guest rooms with white walls and hard floors. Rooms with twin or single beds are in need of an update as they have wall-mounted tube-style TVs and dated, patterned curtains. Guests recommend staying in a unit that faces the ocean as large, furnished balconies overlooking the beach are available. All rooms have mini-fridges and central air-conditioning, and Wi-Fi and safety deposit boxes are available for a fee. Bathrooms are small and no-frills with white walls, sinks, and showers.
Features
Convenient location, friendly staff, and terrace dining with limited general amenities
There aren’t a lot of extra amenities at Evelyn Beach Hotel. Its location, just across the street from the beach, is its best asset, and guests can enjoy their meals and drinks on a terrace with ocean views. The staff is friendly and polite as well. The lobby has an Internet corner with two computers. Fees are charged for a variety of additional amenities, including Wi-Fi, car-rental services, beach/pool towel usage, and billiards.
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Amenities
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Cable
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Kids Allowed
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Poolside Drink Service
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Swim-Up Bar
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