Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only

5.0 star property
Adults-only luxury on the beach
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Exterior
Cicada Suite Gym, Private Pool & Hot Tub, Sea Front
Terrace/patio
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar, beach bar
Cicada Suite Gym, Private Pool & Hot Tub, Sea Front | Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
Amnissos, Hersonissos, Crete, 715 00
  • Watercity Waterpark
    6 min drive
  • Knossos Archaeological Site
    8 min drive
  • Palace of Knossos
    9 min drive
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    4 min drive

Room options

Superior Double Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Memory foam bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Memory foam bed
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Cicada Suite Gym, Private Pool & Hot Tub

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Memory foam bed
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cicada Suite Gym, Private Pool & Hot Tub

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room, Pool Access

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Memory foam bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Memory foam bed
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cicada Suite Gym, Private Pool & Hot Tub, Sea Front

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 80 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Hersonissos

A luxury stay in Hersonissos awaits you at Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only. You'll be 8.2 km (5.1 mi) from Heraklion Port. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 2 bars/lounges, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .The restaurant, UB Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The resort's own beach bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site gym and steam room. A 24-hour business centre and limo/town car service are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 5-property class Hersonissos resort, attractions include Palace of Knossos and Star Beach Water Park.

What's nearby

  • Heraklion Port - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Koules Fortress - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Knossos Archaeological Site - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Palace of Knossos - 9 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swissport Lounge Heraklion Airport - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Κούρος Καντίνα - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Goody’s Burger House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Flocafé - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Everest - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only

Adults-only luxury on the beach
Some rates at Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only such as a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

Free breakfast is available daily. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This Mediterranean resort also offers a steam room, a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only was completed in December 2021.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Hersonissos resort.

  • 1 building
  • 126 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1978
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only offers 126 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Hersonissos resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include massages.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, German, Greek

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • UB Restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1978
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.

Property Registration Number 011953 23647

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 April and close on 31 October.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

AKS Minoa Palace Chersonissos
AKS Minoa Palace Hotel Heraklion
AKS Minoa Palace Hotel
AKS Minoa Palace Heraklion
AKS Minoa Palace
Iti AKS Minoa Palace Adults All Inclusive All-inclusive property
Iti AKS Minoa Palace Adults All Inclusive Heraklion
Iti AKS Minoa Palace Adults All Inclusive
Iti AKS Minoa Adults Inclusiv
Unique Blue Resort
Unique Blue Hersonissos
Unique Blue Resort All inclusive

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only?

Yep, Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only?

Yep, Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only is a short 16-minute walk from Karteros Beach. Fun beach activities include volleyball.

Is there a spa on site at Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only have a pool?

Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open from April 01 to October 31.

What makes Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and ocean-view dining, as well as rainfall showerheads and memory foam beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only.

Is Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only family-friendly?

No, Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only is an adults-only property.

Does Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet brekkie is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only?

No, Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

molly, GIRARD

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we stayed for week at this resort because it was an all-inclusive adult resort. It did not disappoint. The place is laid-back, beautiful, and perfect for all sorts of couples. You can order pool or beach-side from the app all sorts of drinks and food. This was incredibly convenient. The food was good with plenty of variety. The grounds are lovely. The only complaint was a group of young boys traveling together showed up two days before we left. They were obnoxious, loud, crude, and rude. They must have been "adults" but their behavior was unacceptable. I'm quite sure other guests complained. Clearly these boys were more interested in getting drunk and behaving like fraternity kids on spring break. All in all, the adult atmosphere and environment was outstanding. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good beachfront close to the airport
Had a two night all inclusive stay. What I did not like was that you had to schedule visit to the gym, the sister restaurant at Cicada and that you had to go to the spa to get your next day towel. The wait for drinks to the beach was around 30-40 mins ordering via their app. The room was nice and the pool had great sunset setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

go

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
It was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean rooms and beautiful views.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was inclusive and I enjoyed not feeling pressured to tip at every transaction. It was clean and the staff kind.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Chatsworth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, endless sea view, Very helpful staff. I didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heeran Pitamber, Giseliz Gonzalez

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

shahar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival we were greeted and offered to dine while we wait to check in. Check in was simple through an app and we were offered welcome cocktails. We did during our stay have some questions regarding the all inclusive menu as there were some restrictions we hadn't anticipated however the staff was very quick to respond and offer solutions so we could enjoy beverages we desired. Clean property, kind and attentive staff, beautiful architecture and design and right on the beach. Food and drinks were good too. Hope to return one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaquavia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely LOVED this is resort. The cleanest and friendliest one ive ever been to. You could tell they really took their time cleaning. They were very helpful with any questions. Conveniently located on the beach and very relaxing. Made my spouse and I feel comfortable. Beautiful aesthetic as well. Definitely would go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

World class stay!
Great stay! Everything was perfectly organized for a comfy relaxing stay. We had great food, great drinks, great service, and every staff was incredibly friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kofi Asare

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wow. What an incredible establishment! Money well spent indeed. From the moment we stepped in, we were treated to amazing service. I’m certain that you will not find a hotel providing a level of service like that in Crete. The staff ensured we felt like home and were friendly and welcoming. A special shout out to Manos and Anna (Pool Bar) who really went the extra mile to brighten our days and make our stay even more pleasant. Service aside, the views are breath taking. Whether it was day or night, the views from the main/pool/blue bar overlooking infinity pool, sea, sunset and sunrise seemed so unreal. To top it off, the views of planes landing just a few miles away to the local airport was fascinating. The buffet food was amazing but the A La Carte took fine dining to a whole new level - we would highly recommend. The massage as also fantastic. My partner are 26 and 27 from the UK but sometimes felt like the the bar staff felt a bit patronised serving us and we slightly felt their “coldness”, there was also sometimes an issue with the language barrier with the staff serving drinks to the table. Nonetheless, this didn’t hamper our trip in anyway nor should it to anyone else planning to go. A solid 9.8/10 trip - see you again next year! P.S I’d also recommend checking out the Peskesi restaurant next door too as a bonus.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas Gonçalves Ferreira da

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a surprise! The place is completely gorgeous and staff is always ready to help you in any way, even providing recommendations of good places for sight-seeing! I felt really spoiled the whole time, I’ll definitely come back!

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel decor and view. Rooms were done to a high standard. The la a carte was very good but would say the buffet was average. All inclusive drinks were good but service was slow, we put this down to it being the opening week.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Florian Erik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal stets freundlich. Hat aber zu wenig Entscheidungsspielraum. Zum Beispiel Geburtstagskuchen: keine Auswahl zwischen 2-3 Sorten möglich, obwohl es am Buffet verschiedene Torten gibt. Cocktails werden nur mit fertigen Sirup zubereitet und sind daher geschmacklich kaum mit dem Original zu vergleichen. Essen ist immer gleich. Fleisch zu sehr durchgebraten.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Margrieta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mooi Beach hotel
Mooi hotel, direct aan strand met strandstoelen en handdoekenservice. Vriendelijke staf, behulpzaam. Uitgebreide ‘ruil’ bibliotheek. Wij hadden een swim-up kamer, ideaal. Zeer uitgebreid ontbijt, mooie gerechtjes. ‘S avonds gekleed aan het diner maar verder echt ‘beachy ‘. Inchecken zou iets handiger kunnen, bijvoorbeeld door vooraf een mail net link te sturen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devrig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A recommander ! Troisième fois et ils nous reconnaissent déjà. Quel accueil merci.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super relaxing stay, impressed!
The resort is absolutely gorgeus and cleanliless is another level! We stayed there for our honeymoon for one week in beginning of June. The atmosphere is very calm at all times, even the hotel was nearly full. No rush times anywere, anytime. Staff are very friendly and professional and attention to details very good. Overall appearance and cleanliness is imaculate. F&B quality is also very very good. Lot of variation. I'm gluten and dairy intolerant and they had everything for me to be able to indulge. Spa very relaxing and also housekeeping staff are very polite and you don't hear them around early hours of the morning at all. This has also been taking into account there. Super impressed and absolutely nothing to fault, not a single thing. High recommendation and my husband and I will definately visit this resort again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles sehr sauber und neu. Es wird meistens auch deutsch gesprochen, mit englisch kommt man aber überall durch. Toller Sandstrand und Pool. Wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022