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Vasia Ormos Hotel
Greece, Europe
Agios Nikolaos
The hotel enjoys an ideal location, set in extensive grounds between the blue sea and the fertile hills, in the settlement of Ormos in the northern part of the city. It faces a pleasant bay, offering guests a spectacular view of Aghios Nikolaos, with easy access to the beach, shops and taverns. It lies only 10-15 minutes' walk from the city centre and only some 200 m from the nearest bus stop. The Knossos Minoan Palace, Lassithi Plateau and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum are all some 70 km away. It is also 70 km to Heraklion Airport
This air-conditioned beach apartment hotel features a 24-hour reception and 24-hour check-in/check out service, a hotel safe and a currency exchange facility, a TV room, a breakfast room and car parking facilities. The 2-storey buildings are set at a distance of approximately 30 m from each other and comprise a total of 85 rooms. Access to rooms on the ground floor is via 4-5 steps. Rooms on the 1st floor may be reached by stairs only as there is no lift access.
The spacious rooms are tastefully designed in local style, and most come with built-in beds, whereas some have bedsteads. The twin-bedded rooms are on one double built-in base with two separate mattresses and are made up as two separate beds. All rooms feature a private bathroom with a shower or bathtub and a toilet. The rooms are also equipped with a telephone, a hairdryer, a radio, a mini fridge, a safe (extra charge payable on-site), air conditioning (extra charge payable on-site) and a balcony or a veranda with a view of the sea, garden, mountain or swimming pool.
The hotel features an outdoor freshwater swimming pool with parasols and a poolside snackbar. Hersonissos Golf Course is only a 30-minute drive away.
Guests may select their breakfast from a lavish buffet.
Hotel Information
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a fitness centre. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in a common area.
Facilities
- TV lounge
- Sun loungers
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- Poolside snack bar
- Luggage room
- Garden
- Multilingual staff
- Wi-fi
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent470 reviews
Excellent
59%
Very Good
26%
Average
10%
Poor
3%
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1%
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A very special hotel!
We have just spent 3 weeks at the Vasia Ormos Hotel. It is no exaggeration to say that from the manager, Nikkis down, the staff were superb! So well trained. They were all so welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. They say that a smile is the best make up but we had that in spades! We were on a bed and breakfast basis and we have to say that the breakfast catered for every possible taste and everything was freshly cooked. The cold alternatives were plentiful and varied. After 3 weeks we felt like part of the Vasia ‘family’! There were plenty of sunbeds round the two pools, our room was cleaned to the highest standard and towels replaced daily. We are running out of superlatives for this excellent hotel and have no reservations about recommending it to anyone. Keep up the good work Nikkos! You and your staff are doing a fantastic job! You made our stay so special! We are so sorry to leave but hope to return next year! Andrew and Marie
Review by Andrew P Agios Nikolaos, Greece
Quiet atmosphere, great staff.
This is a lovely hotel but a good 30 minute walk from Agios Nicolaos if you want to move outside the local area. The rooms are ok but not large. Thr balcony is nice and large and ours had the sun for the afternoon. The staff are all fantastic and the three small niggles we had were immediately sorted out. These incuded a bed base which was broken. It was changed without any fuss at all. Breakfast had a wide selection of everything you could wish for and was all fresh. The snack bar was good and their pizzas were lovely. We were half board and the Dinner was interesting! It started with a selection of hot and cold starters. All of them at once! A few too many for our liking, two or three at the most would have been sufficient. There was a choice of four main courses, all served at your table. All very good. There are two pools and sunbed areas and we stuck to the almost secret one behind the far building. The other one was usually rammed but ours always had beds available. We liked being given new bottles of water each day, Raki on arrival, fresh towels and bedding daily and smiling friendly staff. It is a very quiet atmosphere so don't book if you want a lively time. The Bar is small but well stocked. This hotel is one to choose if you want to relax and chill
Review by DavidGH59 Lichfield, United Kingdom
Wonderful stay!
Stayed first two weeks in October. Agree with all the positive reviews - management and staff genuinely very friendly, food excellent, very clean. Half board on the Jet2 package was good value, fresh Greek food well presented, delicious and lots of it! There is a very relaxed vibe to the hotel, no evening entertainment but also no sunbed wars! You’re only a 25 minute walk into town, first half along a road with a footpath at least on one side of the road (that’s good for Greece!) and half along a promenade. There’s also boat hire and dive centres right outside the hotel. Beach was ‘OK’ to swim from, water quite shallow for some way out and water like a hot bath compared to the pool. Lots of boats in the water but didn’t see any oil slicks! We hired a car from the company recommended by the hotel and got a good deal due to the time of year. Drove at the maximum speed limit but was the slowest driver on the island, it’s really hard to know what the speed limits are, you’re expected to move over to partly drive on the hard shoulder if there is one to let others pass, otherwise they’ll just tailgate you! Recommend a visit to Elounda which is only 15 minutes away. There’s a beach, boats to Spinalonga, with restaurants and cafes along the shoreline and a walk past these takes you into an island with lovely views. You can get a bus for 2.20 euros single from just outside the hotel. Sitia also worth a visit if only for the awesome scenery on the way. With the possible exception of the day of thunder and lightning and the most rainfall in Crete in decades, a wonderful holiday…thank you Vasia Ormos!
Review by David G Belfast, United Kingdom
Excellent peaceful hotel
Lovely small quiet hotel. The rooms are fine all very clean and tidy. New towels every day. The staff do all they can to make your stay special and without exception were always welcoming and helpful. A special shout to Shawn. The manger is always present and asking how your stay is. All the staff work exceptionally hard. They let us keep our room on check out day as our transfer wasn’t until late afternoon. Little things like biscuits and ouzo were complementary in our room. The breakfast is exceptional with a huge selection of hot and cold items. We only ate in the day once in the hotel which was good a tad on the expensive side compared to local tavernas but it gave the option to eat at any time of the day and the pool bar opens from the morning till 6pm. It is a short walk into town but fairly flat and can be broken by stops at local tavernas. My 82 year old mother managed it fine. There is a small beach with sun loungers complementary from the hotel I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this hotel.
Review by Sue M United Kingdom
Perfect!
Had a fabulous stay. The hotel is in a great location, the staff friendly and attentive and the room and facilities are fantastic!
