Name: Rea
Address: Kalimeraki & Handakos st; 1, Heraklion, Heraklion, Heraklion, 71202, Greece
Rating: 8

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Smoke-free property

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All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

No elevators

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Heraklion Port

Xeropotamos Beach

Heraklion International Airport

Port of Agios Nikolaos

Heraklion

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I have stayed at this hotel 3 times since October of 2022.  Spotless, quiet, central.  It has been run by the same family for 50 years.  It is now operated by a brother and sister who are very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.

They do not have parking, but there is a paid lot attended 24 hours per day within 2 minutes walk.... I have parked in hotel parking lots where the walk to the front desk was longer. An excellent laundry service about 3 minutes walk away where you drop your laundry by 9 and can pick it up at 2 for a very reasonable price.  Forget about using up an hour or two of your vacation time in a laundromat.

We have recommended the Rea to three different sets of friends -- two couples and a single woman -- and all have found it a great place to stay.

Spotless, Quiet, and Central

Stayed here for two nights in August 2023

Pros:
1) Location is good. The place is quite close to the beach. The City Centre and the Fort are all within walking distance.
2) The front desk staff speak excellent English
3) The WIFI is free and the speed and connectivity are good.
4) The room and bathrooms were very clean
5) There are several good restaurants within walking distance
6) Tariff is reasonable
7) The place is quite at night and sleep quality was good.
8) Air condition was available

Cons:
1) There is no parking nearby. There is a 24 hr car park at a 10 min walking distance.
2) The room and bathroom are small. 

Good option close to the city center

We stayed here for a week while in Heraklion. I found it simple, cosy and clean, with very helpful and supportive staff and comfortable beds.  It was really good value for money as the hotel is so well located- minutes from the sea, close to the city centre, with restaurants and shops just a stone's throw away. We did a lot of sightseeing in Crete and Rea Hotel was a great starting point- it was so easy to get to the bus station, the bus stops to Knossos and to the airport, and the port from here.

Cosy, comfortable and convenient budget hotel- great value for money

We stayed in for 4 nights, the hotel is clean and everything is nearby. Close to the airport, but the most important closer to the sea!Rich buffet breakfast and friendly staff! We will definately visit rea hotel again!

Comfortable and cosy hotel

My teenage daughter and I stayed at Rea three different times in May, as we went in and out of Heraklion frequently traveling around Crete. It's excellent value. No frills but very clean and they don't skimp. The staff are very friendly, considerate and helpful. The wifi is OK.  

Excellent value!

One block from the sea, historical museum and 3 nice restaurants, on a quiet street with a traditional Cretan shop for anything you need around the corner- it's pretty ideal. Walking distance to everywhere in the old city. Been here twice in 4 years and the staff is consistently outstanding. Huge comfy bed, nice bedside lighting, sparkling clean spacious bathroom, cute little private patio or balcony. Really like this place!

Great location, clean, comfy, superb staff

Terrific hotel in a residential area very close to city center. I was not sure of that from the map but very close to everything. Family owned- run by sister and brother who clearly give it their all/ helpful about everything. Has luggage storage which is always helpful. What I liked best was the educated level of clientele staying there/ had my most stimulating conversation of whole Greece trip ( third week of travel) over breakfast/ . Delightful walk to buses to  Knossos and beaches. Seeing Knossos with the archeological museum are a must to do together. Each reinforces the other. Best internet connection of whole trip- even in much more expensive hotels. Appropriately they are often booked up. Best deal. Telling all my friends about REA!

REA Hotel

A great little hotel in the heart of Heraklion. The manager was fantastic and extremely helpful. I would recommend this hotel. Very clean rooms and air conditioning was good. A great price also that sets this hotel apart from its competitors. 

One Night Stay

This is a quiet place, a bit away from the busy and noisy streets in Heraklion, but still within walking distance to all the sites. Friendly staff and very good breskfast. Rooms were comfortable and clean.

Quiet place

A small, simple hotel where I stayed in  2018 and 2019. It is 15 minutes by foot from bus station and ferries, two minutes from the waterfront.  The neighbourhood is a bit down at heels but in no way a problem and the hotel itself is clean, quiet, well managed.

I especially liked the staff -- a brother and sister, I believe -- who offer great advice about restaurants and sightseeing in Iraklio and around Crete including things you may not have thought of.  For example, when I asked about a day trip to Phaistos near the south coast, he persuaded me instead to go to Matala on the coast and make the day trip from there, then spend a day or two at the beach ("you can't sight see all the time!").  I had learned to trust his advice so took it, and stayed, not two or three days, but two and a half weeks.  You may not opt for Matala yourself but if you ask them for ideas, you will get willing, expert advice that could add a dimension to your time here.

Overall, my repeat visit speaks for itself.

Rea

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