Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels
Apartment hotel in Agia Marina
1 sofa bed, 2 single beds
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this apartment hotel
Just a few metres from Agia Marina Beach, Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels Hotel comprises of 2 buildings linked with an impressive glass-walkway bridge providing easy access to all areas of the hotel.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Beachfront or waterfront
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Agia Marina
Available Rooms
Standard Studio
1 Sofa • 301 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Standard One-Bedroom Apartment
2 Sofa • 419 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Studio with Sea View
1 Sofa • 301 ft²
Sleeps 3
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One-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
2 Sofa • 419 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Superior Apartment with Private Pool
2 Sofa • 2 Single • 419 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Reviews
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9.0
Aamiainen oli ihan ok, näkymä rannalle aamupalalta kaunis. Oma rantakaistale oli ihana, parista altaasta plussaa. Toinen on paremmin tuulensuojassa, joten hyvä vaihtoehto tuuliselle päivälle.
Ehkä lapset voisi jostain päin allasta vähän hyppiäkin altaaseen. Pilli soi heti jos vähän hyppäsi.
10.0
J’ai tout aimé !! le personnel est juste adorable, et conseil très bien les activités à faire !! je recommande à 1000%
7.0
La vue était magnifique (vue mer) l’appartement spacieux et le personnel très gentil
7.0
Staff were very friendly and the place was extremely clean
Food was nice, however it was never hot. Unless you got it just as they placed it out, the heat lamps just didn't work
6.0
La localización y que tuviera habitaciones con salón aparte
Es un hotel antiguo, poco cómodo, y poco accesible, con las instalaciones bastante anticuadas
1.0
Very friendly, kind and helpful stuff.
Really really disappointed. Extremely misleading pictures when you book the room (we booked the studio with sea view, with breakfast), they show it’s right above the beach when it’s actually far away. There’s no description prior to the booking that the room is on the other side of the ‘resort’, this comes after you book the room. When I addressed this at the reception desk, they were trying to convince me that it was in the description, even when I showed them there’s nowhere such thing. When I asked them if we could go to another room that was close to the beach, they told me this side of the facility is not occupied, which wasn’t true either. Furniture were old, the bedding was dirty, swimming pool had mould around, sunbeds were wore out, in general the whole hotel had this old worn out vibe, honestly I don’t understand why they charge those rooms 200€ a night, I thought I was booking a 4 star resort when this was nothing close to it. Wouldn’t recommend it.
9.0
The hotel was lovely and in a great location. Room was really big and kept impeccably clean. All of the staff, from the cleaners to reception to bar staff were lovely: very friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome. We spent a lot of time at the beach and it was beautiful: the sea was really clear and warm and we never struggled to get a sunbed. Would highly recommend getting the all inclusive too. Really good value for money! Would definitely stay here again
We really liked the bridge that linked the 2 sides to the hotel but it would be a problem for people with mobility issues as there are quite a few steps to get on and off it
8.0
The location couldn't be any better. Good AC system and great fridge.
The hotel is listed as 5 stars, but really, it hardly is 4. It needs maintenance. Seems that it s neglected, especially the bathroom.
10.0
It's really nice and everything good
Some more event
10.0
Everything Top Level. Thank you Iolida Team for this pleasure stay!
10.0
The hotel always has a really good choice of food to choose from, everything tasted great and was pretty healthy.
The staff were the best especially Rena, Theodwris, Stravos and the room service staff. They were super helpful and fun so me and my friend had great trip and a huge part of that was thanks to them. They also have us a good deal to upgrade to all-inclusive.
Entertainment was really good and the views from the hotel were amazing.
The location was good if you wanted to see a lot of Cretan culture locally, lots of local tavernas and the beach was beautiful. But also wasn’t too far from Chania city and airport.
I’ve already returned here a few times and will probably come back again next time I want to visit Crete.
9.0
The view from the pool to the ocean was amazing! Was also nice to have the ocean right there.
Breakfast was also excellent.
Staff was very friendly. Special thanks to the bartender who brought mint from his own backyard. He was great with the customer service.
The rooms would need some updating.
10.0
Everything. The rooms were better than photos and very clean and spacious. The pools were lovely and big, lots of sun loungers at both pools. The food was fantastic. It was in a good area close to everything you need
nothing. it was great
9.0
Very nice and spacious room with balcony and sea view. Very silent.
Excellent breakfast.
Very good location with lots of bars, restaurants and shops nearby.
Beach in front of the hotel with direct access.
Very good value for money
The hotel's distance from the nearest airport is quite significant. It is recommended to rent a car.
Access to hotel rooms and amenities is a bit confusing.
3.0
The location is not too bad, parking with our own car wasn't too hard, and the beds were comfortable.
The breakfast was not too bad, but the horrible noise the waiters were making with the utenslis was unbearable, and due to this noise every other guest was yelling, so the breakfast was chaotic.
9.0
Lovely big spacious apartment. Great breakfast. Free sunbeds on the beach. Very friendly reception staff.
Bit tired in the communal areas.
10.0
It was very close to the beach, it was near lots of shops and restaurants, the staff were very friendly, welcoming and accommodating, the food was tasty, with a good selection and the whole place was very clean.
7.0
Location of the Hotel
Close to beach.
Booking on Booking.com meant we didn't need to pay for sunloungers and umbrellas.
Near some lovely restaurants, Cactus and Raeti Taverna were two of our favorite.
Facilities
Pool area was nice, pool was refreshing in the heat.
Staff
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Helpful with recommendations for excursions.
Room
We were on the other side of the road to the beach which got very annoying after a couple of days of having to travel back and forth.
We booked a sea view room and while yes you can see the sea from it, directly infront of the room is an unfinished building, the road and a vacant lot over which you could see the sea.
Bathroom flooded everytime you use the shower which would stay wet for the day.
Drinks
Drinks were extremely restrictive for an all inclusive, options of beer wine and a handful of cocktails (couldn't get a mojito etc.)
Food
Pizza was 11€ for the margarita not included in all inclusive.
Food in general was grand but lacked variety overall.
We were told we couldn't bring food from the buffet to the room.
Main area for dinner was very canteen like- serving dinner in the beach bar would be a much nicer setting and the facilities are there, feels like a missed opportunity.
We ate our most nights as a result.
Entertainment
Lack of atmosphere or an obvious place to chill out and have a drink in the evenings. No live music.
There is a bar beside the hotel which had live music but obviously wasn't included in your all inclusive.
Overall impression
The hotel calls itself 5 star, Booking.com says 4 star, felt a bit more 3.5 star all inclusive.
6.0
We had all inclusive boarding. Wonderful first class food. I’ve never experienced such variety and great choice during any of my all inclusive stays before. Food was very tasty and presented exceptionally. We felt very spoiled during our one week stay.
The hotel is divided into two buildings by the busy road. Yes, there is a bridge building over the road but nobody uses it. If you are unlucky then you end up staying far away from the beach. The hotel has a very small area for sunbeds near the beach bar. It’s always crowded. You can stay above the road, there is another pool surrounded by concrete missing trees and nature.
9.0
The Hotel was in a very good location and the facilities were excellent. Both swimming pools were well looked after and great for families. We preferred to spend most of our time on the beach which I thought was in an ideal location and had the right number of sunbeds so as not to over crowd it. The water was shallow and safe for children and you had to go out at least 100meters before it became chest deep, perfect. The staff were excellent too, hard working and very friendly, especially reception who were exceptionally helpful for information and excursions and basically everything to do with the hotel. We were all inclusive so local drinks included were OK. But the lunch selection was very good with an ample selection of hot and cold choices in a Restaurant/Bar different and better than the evening meal restaurant.
The only downside was the breakfast/dinner restaurant which we felt was like a canteen, with coloured bucket chairs with metal tubular legs and Formica type tables. This did not feel like a nice dining experience so we ate out more than we did at the hotel, even though we were on all inclusive.
8.0
- good location
- delicious food
- nice staff
- beach
- mini golf next to the hotel
- shops, restaurants near the hotel
- hotel organized greek nights
- airport is bit too far
10.0
Amazing resort!!! We spent there 13 beautiful days!! Big territory, wonderful location, perfectly clean, very friendly personnel and tasty variable food. We liked everything. Thanks a lot...
5.0
the staff were great, the room and all areas were very clean
Sorry, the food was well below average, same breakfast and lunch everyday, the food was based on mass catering but failed to deliver the personal touch, considering the small numbers they were catering for.
8.0
Very nice staff , big comfortable and clean room
Staying in different annex not near the beach but opposite
9.0
very nice, clean hotel. the breakfast was very good with many options to choose from.
the sun beds at the pool were a big problem. people were reserving them as early as 7 in the morning, by 8:30 no sunbeds available and they stood empty. the staff could do more about it. the beach was not that nice, stones-bricks- leftover construction materials( it could definitely be cleaner) was the dirtiest beach in the area:(
9.0
Super lokalizacja. All inclusive the best
Pokoj
9.0
Mid size hotel, we stayed there for 7 nights with all inclusive, everything was fine, staff very pleasant, food, location etc. great. We stayed in the annex across the road, still all was very close and no issues with that. Definitely would go again :)
8.0
friendly staff, beautiful beach and great pools
rooms smaller than they look.
9.0
I thought the hotel was excellent. The staff were all so pleasant and helpful. Hotel spotless.Had an all inclusive package and the food was really excellent. Location was great with bus to Chania nearby.
The night we arrived it was late so we decided to have a nightcap after coming in after having a bite to eat. This however was not covered by the all inclusive as it was deemed to be too late - after 11! Just thought that a bit daft!
Nice area to lie out. Just thought the beach area in front of the hotel could have been cleaner. There was a dead seagull there for the week! Idyllic setting so shame not kept cleaner.
FAQs
How much does this apartment hotel cost compared to others in Agia Marina?
The average price for a rental in Agia Marina is $240 per night. This rental is $14 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels. Enjoy the water!
Is Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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