Search:
Languages:   en   de   fr   es   it   jp
Avdou Villas Ecotourism Facility    4 stars
Advou Village, Crete Heraklion, Greece, 70005

Why book with us?
  • Lowest rates guaranteed. No booking fees
  • Maximum choice. 80000+ hotels in 17000+ destinations
  • Hotel reviews from real guests
  • Customer service on your language
The guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at Avdou Villas Ecotourism Facility
There are opinions of guests that reflect their experiences during staying at this hotel.
When would you like to stay?
Please enter the dates of your stay to check availability.
Check-in date
Check-out date

Adults 
Children 
Currency: 
Average guest rating
8.6

Based on 5 reviews
Check in / front desk
 6.0

Cleanliness
 10.0

Location
 8.0

Rooms
 10.0

Service
 7.0

Value
 8.0

Smulan has stayed here and says:
"At the risk of gushing, I can't recommend Avdou enough! We were some of the first guests to stay at Avdou villas after a takeover of the hotel by Greek hotel chain, Maris. On arrival, we were upgraded to the largest house in the complex since we were the only guests there at the time. The house was fantastic..."
22 Oct 2004Read hotel reviews

Individual guest reviews
Reviews are ordered by language and date with a maximum of 25 reviews.
Très belles villas dans un endroit agréable
Average rating:  guest rating 0.0
stayed in Oct 2006

Je suis d’une façon générale d’accord avec le premier commentaire qui est très positif. Les studios sont très agréables et bien équipés, l’endroit est calme et reposant, il y a une superbe piscine et une vue splendide. C’est un établissement assez petit, à la limite du village de Avdhou – peut-être un peu plus petit et un peu plus près du village que je ne l’avais imaginé. Le village est agréable et très sympa avec quelques tavernas et une chapelle byzantine. Donc rien à lui reprocher : c’est un endroit superbe. En lisant le livre où les voyageurs ont laissé leurs commentaires, il est clair que tous ceux qui sont venus dans cet hôtel l’ont beaucoup aimé et que le responsable Manolis est l’attraction numéro 1 ! Il fait à peu près tout lui-même. La seule chose que je veux encore ajouter est que, bien que très sympa, il est très décontracté – un sacré personnage – et il ne fait pas tout en se dépêchant ! Théoriquement, il y a un restaurant (c'est-à-dire que Manolis vous fera le petit déjeuner et le dîner si vous le demandez), mais il faut le demander 24 heures à l’avance et ce service est offert un peu à contrecoeur. Alors commandez le petit déjeuner le jour avant et attendez-vous à patienter au moins une demie heure par rapport à l’horaire convenu. Lorsqu’il arrive, il est excellent – fait en partie avec des produits du jardin - mais il est très cher. Après cette expérience, nous avons annulé notre réservation pour le dîner – sinon nous serions encore là en train d’attendre !
Guest name:, NULL
Exzellente Appartements – schöne Lage
Average rating:  guest rating 0.0
stayed in Oct 2006

Ich stimme der ersten, sehr positiven Kritik voll zu. Die Appartements waren sehr schön und gut ausgestattet. Die Atmosphäre war ruhig und entspannend. Es gab einen wunderschönen Pool, eine schöne Aussicht. Es war ein recht kleiner Komplex, eingebettet am Rande des Dorfes Avdou – vielleicht ein wenig kleiner und näher am Dorf als ich mir vorgestellt hatte. Das Dorf war ganz nett und freundlich mit ein paar Tavernen und einer byzantinischen Kapelle. Nichts großartiges auszusetzen, ein schöner Ort. Von den Kommentaren aus dem Gästebuch im Büro zu urteilen waren bisher alle, die dort Urlaub gemacht hatten vom Avdou begeistert und der Manager Manolis scheint dort der Star zu sein! Er macht dort fast alles ganz alleine. Eine Sache möchte ich aber nicht verheimlichen. Er war zwar freundlich, aber auch sehr gemütlich. Eine ganz schöne Marke. Er schien sich von nichts aus der Ruhe bringen zu lassen! Theoretisch gab es dort auch ein Restaurant (Manolis macht auf Anfrage Frühstück und Abendessen), man musste aber 24 Stunden vorher Bescheid geben und so richtig gerne hat er es glaube auch nicht gemacht. Also einen Tag vorher Bescheid geben, sich auf eine Zeit einigen und dann am Morgen eine halbe Stunde lang warten... Es war dann aber auch exzellent - zum Teil mit Produkten aus dem Garten - aber sehr teuer. Nach dem Frühstückserlebnis haben wir das Abendessen wieder storniert. Wir würden wahrscheinlich immer noch warten!
Guest name:, NULL
Excellent villas - nice location
Average rating:  guest rating 7.7
Guest type: Spouse / significant other
stayed in Oct 2006

Broadly I agree with the first, very positive review. The studios are very pleasant and well equipped; the place is quiet and relaxing; there's a beautiful little pool; nice views. It's quite a small establishment, tucked in on the edge of the village of Avdhou - maybe a little smaller and closer to the village than I had imagined. The village is pleasant and very friendly with a couple of tavernas and a Byzantine chapel. So no real complaints: it's a lovely place. From the comments book in the office it's clear that everyone who stays there loves it and that the manager Manolis is a key attraction! He does just about everything himself. The only thing I would add is that, while very friendly, he is quite laid back - a bit of a character - and doesn't do anything in a hurry! Theoretically there's a restaurant (i.e. Manolis will make breakfast and dinner on request), but it requires 24 hours' notice and is offered a little grudgingly. So ask for breakfast the previous day then expect to wait at least half an hour after the time agreed. When it comes it is excellent - made partly with ingredients from the garden - but is very expensive. After the breakfast experience we cancelled our dinner request - or we might still be there waiting!
Guest name:Tintern, London
My ratings for this hotel are:
6.0 Check in / front desk
8.0 Value
4.0 Service
10.0 Rooms
8.0 Location
10.0 Cleanliness
Ville eccellenti - bella posizione
Average rating:  guest rating 0.0
stayed in Sep 2006

In linea di massimo sono d'accordo con la prima recensione molto positiva. Gli appartamentini sono molto piacevoli e ben attrezzati; il posto è silenzioso e rilassante; c'è una piccola piscina molto bella; bei panorami. È una struttura abbastanza piccola, riparata in un lato del villaggio di Avdhou - forse un po' più piccola e più vicina al villaggio di quanto avessi immaginato. Il villaggio è piacevole e molto ospitale con un paio di taverne e una cappella bizantina. Nessuna lamentela: è un posto delizioso. Dal registro dei commenti nell'ufficio era evidente che tutti apprezzano questo posto e che il direttore, Manolis, è una star! Fa un po' tutto da solo. L'unica cosa da aggiungere è che, mentre è molto gentile, è anche molto rilassato - decisamente un personaggio - e non fa niente in fretta. Teoricamente c'è un ristorante (cioè Manolis prepara colazione e cena su richiesta), ma bisogna ordinare 24 ore in anticipo e Manolis è un po' riluttante. Chiedete la colazione il giorno prima e aspettatevi di riceverla almeno trenta minuti dopo l'ora stabilita. Quando arriva è eccellente - preparata in parte con ingredienti dl giardino - ma è molto cara. Dopo colazione abbiamo annullato l'ordine per la cena, altrimenti saremmo ancora là ad aspettare.
Guest name:, NULL
Home without the Housework
Average rating:  guest rating 9.5
stayed in Oct 2004

At the risk of gushing, I can't recommend Avdou enough! We were some of the first guests to stay at Avdou villas after a takeover of the hotel by Greek hotel chain, Maris. On arrival, we were upgraded to the largest house in the complex since we were the only guests there at the time. The house was fantastic, with large, bright rooms, and balconies/terraces to either side looking over olive fields and the generous-sized pool. The best thing about Avdou, though, was the service! I hope the Maris corporation realise what a gem they have in site manager Manolis, who has studied tourism in Manchester, speaks fluent English and also has a lively sense of humour. The maid service provided by "Miss Maria" is discrete, friendly, but very very quiet (she speaks no English). To say that we felt welcome is very much an understatement. If you stay at Avdou, don't hesitate to ask Manolis to provide dinner: everything was delicious and extremely inexpensive. We left Avdou vowing to return and are already looking into the possibility of a quick autumn break in the area. Rush there before the bookings start rolling in!
Guest name:Smulan, Stockholm
My ratings for this hotel are:
8.0 Value
10.0 Service
10.0 Rooms
10.0 Cleanliness


Customer service  |   Terms & Conditions  |  Privacy statement  |  About
Copyright © 2007-2008 booked.org. All rights reserved.