Pilot Amphora Boutique Hotel "Adults Only"

What a gem of a hotel this is. Small, intimate, adults only. We arrived in the early hours of the morning to a warm welcome from the night concierge who showed us to our room and got us a snack. The next day we awoke after a restful sleep on a comfortable bed, better able to take in our surroundings which were lovely. All the meals were delicious. Great cooking from the chef and kitchen staff. We were half board and enjoyed an a la carte menu each night. With tasty breakfasts in the mornings. Eggs were cooked to order, so fresh each day. On the mornings we had to leave early for day trips, we were given a packed breakfast. I can truly say the staff are exceptional. Polite, helpful and do their best to make the stay a memorable and relaxing one. The manager goes out of his way to make sure all goes well throughout the stay. He and the table staff ensure they get to know your personal preferences so that coffee is always as you like it! We didn’t get all the names but thank you to Panos, the manager, Nanos, Dinos, Irene and Menia. Also to the chamber maids who looked after our room. Even my nightwear was neatly folded. Fresh water each day and toiletries as needed. We made good use of the pool which is a reasonable size and kept clean. We also visited the sister hotel located next to the beach. A shuttle service is provided between the two hotels . We opted to walk back along the beach which took about half an hour to forty minutes on the day we went to the Pilot beach. On some evenings there was entertainment. Saturday and Sunday the music was provided by a young couple, with beautiful singing by the young woman across a range of musical genres from jazz to pop. The village itself is pleasant to walk around, with plenty to see and explore. It is a good place from which to explore this area of Crete. The one word to sum everything up is EXCEPTIONAL and we can’t wait to go back. Thank you for a memorable holiday.

We have just returned home from a wonderful week at the Pilot Amphoria. The hotel is an oasis of calm short distance from the town square. You arrive as guests and leave as friends because the staff treat you as individuals with such courtesy and respect. Nothing is too much trouble,there is no list of dos and don'ts, the manager Panagiotis and his team only have a can-do attitude. They sorted laundry for us and organised a late check out due to our flight being late home. The hotel is spotlessly clean, and our room was no exception. It was cleaned to the highest of standards daily,fluffy towels,and plenty of toiletries replenished as needed. The bed was the comfiest we have ever slept in away from home, so much so we wanted to bring it home with us. Fresh,good quality and tasty food was served at both breakfast and dinner. Dinner being a five courses, well worth the half board supplement Thank you to the chefs . We would love to return one day but booking early will be a must as we think the secret is out as to what an amazing hotel this is. Thank you for everything .

The room had an iron and ironing board, hairdryer and safe. The tv was only in German although the range of channels were good. I loved the design on the room, plenty of storage for the 2 of us and the bedside table had usb ports aswell as sockets.

Recently returned from a weeks holiday staying at the Pilot Amphora. The hotel stay was excellent from start to finish. The manager was visible and approachable every day, ensuring all was well and he and all his team worked hard with attention to detail and in a calm, courteous and unhurried manner. The food was great, particularly the buffet breakfast which had lots of choice and all fresh and tasty including the choice of eggs cooked to order. Our room was very comfortable and a good size and the shower was perfect. Rooms were cleaned daily to a high standard. The location of the hotel is great on the periphery of the town and was very quiet and peaceful. I would certainly recommend this hotel and would also love to return in the future.