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Marirena

Travelers find island charm at this welcoming retreat where they can rent bikes to explore scenic routes and sip cocktails at the poolside bar amid gardens

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Situated near Heraklion Port, Marirena offers a refreshing seasonal outdoor pool surrounded by a garden. Guests can rent bicycles or cars, and enjoy the hotel's dry cleaning and laundry services. The convenient location is consistently praised by visitors.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - twin
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (4pax)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - single
Cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (2pax)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Room (3pax)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - twin
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Malevizi, Marirena is near the airport and near the beach. Natural History Museum of Crete and Watercity Waterpark are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Heraklion Central Market and Dedalou Shopping Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pankritio Stadium or Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, scuba diving and sailing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Malevizi travel guide
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120 Andrea Papandreou & Naxou 8, Ammoudara, Malevizi, Crete Island, 71500

What's nearby

  • Amoudara Strand, Heraklion/Kreta
    Ammoudara Beach
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum showing street scenes
    Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Heraklion Port which includes a marina
    Heraklion Port
    9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Columns in the Palace of Knossos
    Palace of Knossos
    11 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Knossos Archaeological Site
    11 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Evropi Bar
    2 min drive
  • Πετούσης (Petoussis Restaurant)
    2 min walk
  • Technopolis (Τεχνόπολις)
    2 min walk
  • Apollonia Beach Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • Minos Restaurant
    2 min drive

About this property

Marirena

Hotel near Heraklion Port
At Marirena, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with car rentals on site and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and express check-in
  • A 24-hour front desk, a gift shop, and luggage storage
Room features
All 54 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Marirena are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1986
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 - 31 March, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 5.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 5.00 per person
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 1 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1039Κ031A0020301

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October

Property is also known as

Marirena
Marirena Aparthotel
Marirena Aparthotel Malevizi
Marirena Malevizi
Marirena Hotel
Marirena Malevizi
Marirena Hotel Malevizi

Frequently asked questions

Does Marirena have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Marirena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Marirena?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Marirena?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Marirena?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Marirena located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Ammoudara Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Pankritio Stadium and Pantanassa. Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas and Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Marirena Reviews

6.4

7.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter und sprechen auch Deutsch. Gute Lage, zentral. Haben sogar ein Frühstückspaket bekommen, weil die Abreise zu früh war
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jonas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst hotel-experience in my 40 years

They where not prepared for us when we came, the room was very dirty with dead cockroach, pubic hair in the bed and dirt on the covers. Windows where cracked, spider web on the AC. We complained and they removed the cockroach, but didn’t clean anything else. We where going to Knossos and asked if we could refill our water bottles before the trip, we where then accused of being thieves and they screamed at us. The breakfast was dry bread, and they did not follow the COVID-restrictions, nobody had a facemask, 30 people stood in a tight line only to have to ask a women for every peace of bread or ham you wanted, all supervised by the manager. When we asked for our money back the insulted us some more, and accused us of blackmailing them (?)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not enter

First impressions was entering reception with an angry customer wanting to speak to the manager. Upon entering the room without any help by the staff the floor was dirty, the balcony furniture had to be cleaned, the Televisions did not work and the remote was held together with sticky tape, the bathroom basin leaked onto the floor and your feet and so on. I did not complain because it was only a 1 night stop over but later when asked I told them the basin is leaking. The next morning we had a knock on the door, the maintenance guy wanted to fix the basin, I told him if he could wait for a few minutes because we were getting ready to leave,he was not impressed and walked off without a word. When checking out the manager ask how was our stay so I tried to explain but every time I mentioned a fault he repeatedly made me repeat myself. I then realised that was his way of avoiding the issue and it was not just him not understanding me for I am Greek. Oh and the breakfast (what a joke) sour faces everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

ERNST

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Toller platz für einige Tage.

Toll gut.superessen.Frühstück nur 1Stunde nach Militärprinzip.Alle auf einmal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Mag

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel plus qu'économique ! A fuir !

Serviettes et draps pas changés de 15 jours, manque de propreté dans la salle de bain et le sol. Matériel vétuste : lampe de chevet cassée donc elle ne s'allume pas, climatisation très très bruyante, pas de pression dans la douche... Quant aux repas... petit dejeuner : café horrible, pas de chocolat chaud, jus de fruits horrible genre tang avec beaucoup d'eau. Le dinner : en aucun cas on mange dans le restio Dionysos, on est parqué vers la petite piscine, toujours les mêmes crudités, plat principal on a le choix entre riz, pâtes et frites ! Pas de fromage quant aux fruits cela se résume à 2 moitiés de tranche de pastèque par personne et l'orange est coupée en 4 ! Franchement, hôtel très très décevant .
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

A good place to stay for one or two nights .

Very commercial,busy area.The breakfast was closed by 9:30 am! The beds were not comfortablbe.The staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Locazione spar - TANA

Devo dire che era una notte di transito (arrivati alle 23:00 e rpartiti alle 09:00) e quindi senza eccessive richieste. La camera molto molto spartana ma pulita con microbagno cieco e aspiratore assordante. Colazione (dalle 08:15 con fila di persone in attesa) degna di un carcere, pochissime cose a disposizione e allo scuro. Francamente troppo poco
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

2/10 Terrible

sabena

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst hotel ever

If you want to visit this hotel after september month, then prepare to be without any breakfast, without any room service, without any reception desk, without any hot water, without any heating and Empty swimming pools even when the water is still hot. All you will get is a key to your room and then you are on your own.

8/10 Good

caroline, Cannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
proche de la plage, et possédant une piscine, cet hotel est situé sur une avenue où en quelques minutes à pied vous avez acces à pas mal de commerce. il y a aussi restaurant, bar et restaurant de plage à proximité. De plus la ligne 1 qui va à l'aéroport possède un arret juste devant l'hotel. Le entre ville de heraklion est à 20min en voiture, et vous y trouverez quelques grandes enseignes comme sephora, bershka, ou encore orchestra. La vielle ville est très belle et on y trouve de très bon restaurant. Quand à celui de l'hotel, j'y ai mangé à la carte, et le rapport qualité/prix y est bon, nous avons passé un bon moment. Le personnel est accueillant et sympathique même en fin de saison. Nous sommes arrivé de justesse pour le petit déjeuné et la jeune femme n'a pas hésité à nous réouvrir pour que l'on puisse se servir. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour.

2/10 Terrible

Lisa the Mum , Greece

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Embarrassing

Upon arrival I was told that my Reservation that I had paid for over Expedia for 4 nights for 3 people was only a room for 1. .. How do you make this mistake??? Didn't they notice that I had PAID for the more expensive room? The old man who runs the hotel was sarcastic about my booking and told me I'd have to pay extra.... I was only given one towel for three of us to shower with,... The room smelled like poo the whole time. I tried to spray perfume it never helped the drain pipes must be full of poo??? The rooms were dirty and sheets had stains. The bathroom was rusty and the hot water never worked. I got an apology from the daughter the next day in reception but she never agreed to giving me anything extra other than a baby pen for my 5 month old to sleep in. And the extra towels... Once again .... It wasn't the room I PAID for.... I also paid extra for breakfast 10 euros... What a joke... Atleast make breakfast worth waking up for. Fake ham and slices of cheese and bread.... Some cheap cereal and cheap milk. Cheap coffee and cheep juice... I ordered a hot chocolate and never got a receipt... I thought maybe it's free.... Then the waiter stopped me and told me to pay... I had invited my sister in-law to my room so that she could help me with my baby but once again I was treated like a 10 year old and was pestered by the reception that no guests were aloud in my room. They called my room twice to notify me of the rules. Over all quite embarrassed.

4/10 Poor

Nunuche, Roanne FRANCE

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

hotel moyen réception ne parle pas français

certainement pas un 3 étoiles 2étoiles tout au plus pas de transferts aéroport/hotel et réciproquement si vous repartez tot le matin pas de bus obligé prendre taxi 30euros ....... prise de courant sous la douche !!!!! petit déjeuner restreint pour un sois disant 3étoiles dans la semaine 1 fois poisson toujours viande clientèle 80% russe (bruyant) j'étais la seule française climatisation utilisée au minimum très chaud salle restaurant au petit déjeuner PHOTOS TRES AVANTAGEUSES SUR INTERNET DATANT DE DIX ANS PROBABLEMENT

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
bigger rooms would be better. staff is generaly kind and helpful. prices are okay

8/10 Good

Torunn, Tromøy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Marirena kan anbefales!

Spesielt hyggelig vertskap. Fikk gode tips!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel OK

Problème avec restaurant nourriture insuffisant hôtel ras

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Barbara J, Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly & great value

We had a large family room, very comfortable. Very friendly staff. For the price, it was amazing value.It is on the bus route for the town centre.

2/10 Terrible

Panagio, montreal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

worst stay in a hotel

Booked this hotel as it looked nice in the pictures and was rating 3 stars, according to my confirmation should be a double bed and a sofa in the room, surprisingly when i got the room was a very small room (second floor #221) that barely fit a double bed w/very uncomfortable mattress,the wifi that was suppose to have connection wasn't working in my room and unfortunately couldn't verify my confirmation (that should have a sofa also in the room)and what was even worst the tiny shower wasn't function and we couldn't take a shower and even though they had clean bathroom floor was still wet from leak in the toilet, doors are old and banging every time somebody from another room close the door we had to jump, needless to say we didn't sleep all night and next morning we went to breakfast to find a tray w/ few slices of cheese and few slices of cold cuts that is all as i turn around other guest mention that that is what they get every day, we had enough took our luggage and check out (we had pre pay for 3 nights and left after 1st night) they told us they will give us another room as they will not reimburse us but after the worst night we had we wouldn't stay there for anything, not sure how and who rates the hotels but this hotel from our part deserve no stars (maybe they have a few better rooms probably) but our experience was terrible

2/10 Terrible

david

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible à déconseiller

Les plus : fille sympa à l accueil ; plage à proximité Les moins : - chambre vétuste, - salle de bains minuscule sentant le moisi avec robinetterie rouillee et ventilation des années 1970, douche collée aux WC l enfer - la nuit : soit garder la fenêtre ouverte avec le bruit soit étouffer avec une climatisation bruyante marchant peu et non prèsente dans le coin enfant - breakfast atroce avec pain dur et céréales recrachés par les enfants, œufs en suppléments... - patron peu aimable limite désagréable - mauvais rapport qualité prix pour la Grèce

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Familiære forhold, meget hyggeligt. God service.

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Synes hotellet var bra. Veldig hyggelig hotellsjef og bra value for money!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel familial

Très bon accueil. Hôtel familial situé à deux pas de la plage dans un quartier animé. Chambre simple confortable et propre.

2/10 Terrible

Jhn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NOT good experience at all.

It was a horrible experience. The hotel is not what has been advertised and the management is very unfriendly. I never would suggest it to any one.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

decent hotel

the hotel is nice, but this part of town isn't really that appealing in terms of quality of beach and things to do. hotel owner is very nice though. meal times are very strict, as if we want to plan our vacation around a strict breakfast time (between 8 and 9am only).

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Decent

Decent hotel in a rather boring area. There are more exciting areas in Crete. Owner is very helpful and kind.

8/10 Good

Daniel, Nantes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

accueil

Bon accueil

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Stay

Our stay was wonderful. George and the staff could not have been more welcoming or helpful during our stay. They were super accommodating, friendly, excellent drinks at the bars, and great recs for dining and activities. Great place for all, especially young people traveling on their own, safe neighborhood near the beach and restaurants. Only a 10 minute taxi ride to Heraklion.