Hiona Holiday Hotel
Palaikastro
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Why people book this hotel
“Staff were very friendly and helpful”
“The hostess was very nice and was happy to inform us about the area”
“Great location”
“It was a short walk to the center of Palekastro and we had a nice walk to the be…”
“The cleanliness”
“The room was well furnished with a new bathroom, all very clean, also the swimmi…”
“The room was small but perfectly fine”
“The people were super nice and the room was so nice and super clean”
“The breakfast was good”
“There is a family atmosphere also during breakfast”
“The hotel had a nice pool area”
“Relatively small hotel with a cosy own pool area, near various beaches”
Overview
Located 1 km away from Hiona Beach, Hiona Holiday Hotel has a swimming pool with sun terrace and a snack bar. Its air-conditioned rooms open out to a private balcony. Hiona Holiday rooms feature wooden furnishings and have en-suite bathroom with shower. They are all equipped with a TV and minibar. A buffet breakfast including homemade cookies and cakes is served daily at the dining area. Guests can enjoy refreshing drinks, fresh juices and coffees at the hotel’s bar. Hiona Holiday Hotel is 1.5 km away from Kouremenou Beach and 3.5 km from Maridati Beach. The famous palm-tree forest of Vai can be reached within 6 km. Sitia Airport is at 18 km. Free parking is available on site.
Traveller reviews
Julia Sheila
couple
June 5, 2026
Great location. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Ann Kristin
couple
June 5, 2026
“Nice little hotel”
We found this small cozy hotel on our tour of Crete. The hostess was very nice and was happy to inform us about the area. The room was small but perfectly fine. The most important thing was that the beds were comfortable and that there was a balcony. The hotel had a nice pool area. It was a short walk to the center of Palekastro and we had a nice walk to the beach. The breakfast was good.
Claire
solo_traveller
October 7, 2025
“Acceptable for a night, and staff were friendly”
Good location. Easy to park
Bea
extended_group
October 1, 2025
Location and staff were wonderful. Lunch was really good.
June
couple
September 6, 2025
“Enjoyable stay . Close to where we wanted to visit in”
The cleanliness. The features .
Beata
couple
August 9, 2025
Very friendly and helpful staff, we felt very welcomed every single time when we were entering the building. There is a family atmosphere also during breakfast. The room was well furnished with a new bathroom, all very clean, also the swimming pool and its amenities. Thank you for making our stay so nice!
Ιωαννης
couple
August 4, 2025
The people were super nice and the room was so nice and super clean . Definitely recommend this hotel and we will definitely return there
Lauri
couple
July 22, 2025
“Nice three night stay during our roundtrip”
Relatively small hotel with a cosy own pool area, near various beaches. Good basic breakfast, bread / toast, cols cuts, cheese, scrambled eggs, bacon, yoghurt with some additions, coffee, tea, juice, fresh fruits etc. Location near the village – within an ease walking distance from the the tavernas & town square but in peaceful environment though.
D
solo_traveller
May 23, 2025
The rooms were nice. The staff were knowledgeable of the area and very friendly.
Davidg
couple
January 27, 2025
“Great hotel in a fantastic location next to a village will superb restaurants. And only 20mins from Vai beach and two mi”
It’s just a lovely lovely place to stay an absolutely delightful hotel.
Fabrizio Rampinelli
couple
November 24, 2024
“Nice for a stopover”
Very friendly staff. Clean hotel
Yvonne
couple
October 15, 2024
“A very pleasant stay in a beautiful, unspoilt area of Crete.”
The location of the Hiona Beach Hotel is good. It is close to the attractive village of Palaekastro with its many tavernas and a 20 to 30 minute walk to Hiona Beach itself. The surrounding countryside is lovely. We hired a car only for three out of the 14 days we spent at the hotel, and clearly having a car all the time may have been a better option. That said, there are many beautiful walks. The swimming pool, although shallow, was very welcome and well appointed.
Michael
solo_traveller
October 4, 2024
“Lovely and calm starting point for having a perfect time.”
Ana and the whole team are so friendly and authentic. It is very quite, very clean and a good starting point for tracking, beach, Sitia, Vai etc. Fully enjoyed being here the second time. The nearby village has plenty of good taverns, so everybody can find his/her favorite from Giros Pita to fresh fish.
Richard
couple
October 3, 2024
“Good location and helpful staff but our room could have been better.”
Reception staff were friendly and very helpful. Breakfast was buffet style, plentiful and good.
Roger
couple
September 23, 2024
“Good value, clean rooms”
Friendly people, room was extremely clean
Jane
couple
September 8, 2024
“Highly recom!”
Wonderful, helpful, friendly staff who are multilingual. A lovely pool and a fabulous breakfast is included. The hotel is walking distance from everything (tavernas, shops, etc) and very close to great beaches. Our room was small but had all we needed along with air-conditioning and a balcony with sea view. Highly recommend!
David
couple
September 6, 2024
“Great hotel in a fantastic location next to a village will superb restaurants. And only 20mins from Vai beach and two mi”
It’s just a lovely lovely place to stay an absolutely delightful hotel.
Natalie
solo_traveller
August 19, 2024
“Simple hotel, quiet area, great pool area!”
Nice quiet location, very nice pool area and decent breakfast. The staff was very gründlich and helpful all the time!!!
Angelos Mavrogiannis
couple
August 4, 2024
“Perfect”
Very clean, kind people, nice breakfast, free parking, nice location.
Lauri
couple
July 7, 2024
“Relaxing two day stay near the Vai beach.”
The receptionist was one of the most helpful of all and we received a full set of recommendations for all sorts of activities around the area right at our arrival. The hotel is small and so was the room too. But it was clean and quiet and the air conditioning worked well. Since we spend mot of our time on the beach, the room size was not any real issue for us. Anyway had to do some work on our vacation as well and luckily these hours took place in places we had more spacious accommodation. For basic vacation with only a normal amount of luggage it would have been perfect. Hiona Holliday Hotel is located only two minutes walk from the Palaikastro village center having multiple nice tavernas and cafes, supermarkets etc. And a 10 minute drive from the Vai palm beach. But since it is located just outside village center, it is very peaceful place to stay. A nice small and well maintained pool area as well.
Facilities
Activities
Windsurfing
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Bar, Snack bar, Wine/champagne, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Delivered food is securely covered
General
WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Heating
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Sun umbrellas, Swimming Pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Room service, Airport shuttle, Luggage storage, Car hire
Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
Featuring a balcony with garden views, this room comes with air conditioning, TV and minibar, private bathroom. Please note that this room can accommodate 3 adults, but it is mostly suitable for 2 adults and 1 child.
Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
Consisting of 2 interconnecting rooms. It features a balcony and comes with air conditioning, TV and minibar, private bathroom.
Standard Double Room
private bathroom.
Superior Double Room
private bathroom.
Superior Single Room
private bathroom.
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