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Europa Beach Hotel
Greece, Europe
Analipsis
This hotel is built in Cretian village style and consists of several buildings surrounded by magnificent gardens. The sea is just across the road, and a small bathing cove is located near the hotel. The nearest beach lies about 100 m away. Análipsi lies 1.5 km away and Chersónissos can be reached in 6.5 km. The tastefully furnished rooms at this modern hotel ensure comfort for their guests. The well-tended outdoor complex features both seawater and freshwater swimming pools, each with children's paddling pool. Guests can also cool off with a refreshing drink from the poolside snack bar. Sports enthusiasts will be thrilled with the tennis and basketball courts. Travellers can enjoy all their meals in the main restaurant which is set up in buffet style with a variety of Cretan, Greek and international cuisines.
Facilities
- Tennis*
- Billiards
- Volleyball
- Massage*
- TV lounge
- Entertainment programme for children
- Entertainment programme for adults
- Sun loungers
- Poolside snack bar
- Garden
- 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 Excellent497 reviews
Excellent
78%
Very Good
15%
Average
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
Perhaps style over substance
We recently stayed at Stella Blue and, while there were some definite highlights, there were also several areas where we felt the hotel fell short of expectations.
The resort is beautiful and very aesthetic. It takes around 20-25 minutes to get there from Heraklion airport. It’s in the quiet town of Analipsi, with not much around, but a few tavernas approximately a mile away.
Unfortunately, our room (128) cleanliness and general comfort were disappointing. The pillows were very uncomfortable, and the lack of soundproofing meant we could hear people walking around in the room above us, as well as toilets flushing. We didn’t really sleep well the whole week we were there.
Cleaning also appeared to be quite superficial. The floor was dirty, glasses seemed to be rinsed rather than replaced, and both the toilet wall and bin were dirty on arrival and were not properly cleaned throughout our stay. There was also mould on the shower door.
The minibar was not consistently replenished with water, meaning we regularly had to ask reception for more. We also found a few basic items missing that we would have expected to be provided, such as an ashtray and bottle opener.
Food, drink and service
The buffet felt relatively small considering the size of the hotel, with very limited choice and a lot of repetition between lunch and dinner. We struggled a few times and ended up going out for dinner. You are able to dine at each of the à la carte restaurants once during your stay, but when you’ve already paid for your all inclusive trip, it seems mad to pay to eat there again.
We appreciate that the weather during early October caused difficulties outwith the hotel’s control, but there was not enough indoor seating to accommodate guests comfortably, and service was incredibly slow during this time.
However, not all of the dining experiences were disappointing. Dinner at both Ocean and BLE was really good, and lunch at Anima was a particular highlight of our stay.
Dinner service occasionally felt a little rushed, with us being asked to order all three courses upfront and not always being given enough time between courses to enjoy the meal at a relaxed pace.
Poolside drinks service was another area that needed improvement. On several occasions, service was extremely slow or practically non-existent, which was frustrating when trying to relax by the pool.
Other feedback
We also heard from other guests that they had received €20 spa vouchers, but we were not offered the same. While this may have been part of a specific promotion or arrangement, the difference was noticeable and left us wondering why this had not been communicated to us.
Rania in guest services is amazing and super helpful!
Overall
There were some genuinely enjoyable aspects of our stay, particularly the dining experiences at Ocean, BLE and Anima. However, the issues with room cleanliness, soundproofing, replenishment of basic amenities and inconsistent service took away from the overall experience.
With improvements to housekeeping, buffet variety and the speed and consistency of service, we feel the hotel could offer a much better experience. Unfortunately, based on our stay, there were too many small but noticeable issues for it to feel as polished as we had hoped, and probably wouldn’t return.
Review by rachaelce Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Amazing stay at stella blue 5 star
AMAZING STAY AT STELLA BLUE .. Thank you to VILSON..JASMINE..CHRISTIAN..MARIA..MONICA..ISONAS and all the other staff its very rare to stay at a hotel and all is a 10/10 experience Staff , Every single staff member was lovely Food my favourite was ANIMA then BLE then NOMAD Amenities amazing pools clean ' beautiful relaxing spa and good sized gym I had the swin up lux room SPEECHLESS
Unforgettable stay
Our trip here was fantastic. Booked for my partners 30th birthday as a suprise. Never been to a hotel so attentive and clean. From the moment i booked the hotel was quick to respond to emails and queries. Welcomed with a refreahing drink and an upbeat greeting from staff. The rooms where clean and spacious. We had a private hot tub room which although took a while to fill up was the best upgrade. We booked the spa and had a private suite with jacuzzi and steam room to ourself. We felt like royalty the whole time. The food was one of the best all inclusives we have been too. Most of the food was actually hot which isnt normal for all inclusives and the choice was 10/10 with somthing for everyone. The sun beds were so comfy and there is so many little things provoded to make the stay wonderful. We only had a long weekend here and it was during the bad weather but the hotel and staff done what they can to make it special still. This hotel is 5* in my opinion. Would 100% return.
Review by Katie B United Kingdom
Beautiful!
We came for our honeymoon and it was an amazing experience! The staff was so friendly and attentive, our room was very nice, and the restaurants were great! We visited the spa for a couples massage and had such a great experience we went back for two more treatments.
The best hotel I’ve stayed at
One of the best experiences I’ve had on holiday with my family. Staff were very attentive and accommodating to all our needs. thank you to the buggy drivers who are able to take me and my family to and from places when as my grandmother needed help here and there. rooms were very clean and constantly refreshed every day and very comfortable. Showers were powerful and warm and the food was 10 out of 10.
