Find hotels near Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas, Heraklion from AED 253

"Paralos Lifestyle Beach was the perfect place to celebrate my birthday. We booked a swim‑up suite and it exceeded every expectation — spacious, beautifully decorated, and equipped with everything we needed. The terrace had sun in the morning and shade in the afternoon, which worked perfectly: lazy poolside mornings followed by afternoons on the gorgeous beach just steps away. What truly made the stay unforgettable was the staff. Every interaction felt warm and genuine, and in the restaurant especially, they went above and beyond. It never felt forced — just sincere hospitality that elevated every moment. The resort itself is small but wonderfully maintained, spotless, and thoughtfully designed. The adults‑only atmosphere was blissful and ideal for couples, friends, or even a mum‑and‑daughter escape. The location is great too, with several lovely lunch spots nearby. We hired a car, and the hotel is only a short, easy drive from the airport. Roads were smooth, drivers were predictable, and exploring the island felt relaxed and enjoyable. Overall, Paralos Lifestyle Beach delivered everything we hoped for: calm, comfort, great service, and a touch of luxury. A truly memorable stay."

"Staff were amazing and Bungalow was close to the Beach.Having different optiona to Dine really makes a difference and the quality of the food was Top Notch.Thank you Agapi Resort"

"This place was absolutely breathtaking! The entire apartment and the pool was perfect. The staff was very accommodating and helped us with everything we needed. "

"Lovely spacious soundproofed, room with a small balcony and air conditioning. Shower was fab. The pool is unheated unfortunately but still refreshing. The pool area was very clean. Breakfast was excellent. Staff were all very helpful."

"The property is advertised as a 4 star probably based on the amenities however it’s a 3 star at the most based on UK STANDARDS. The food is limited for vegetarians apart from the array of salads and possibly 4 vegetarian main options. Foods are not not always labelled. However the chef is accommodating if given pre-notice. Rooms needs a revamp, common areas are not cleaned, sun bed are not cleaned daily."

"Amazing stay at a wonderful Villa set in the family vineyards that produce their own wine , olive oil , walnuts , pecans, raisins citrus orchard all of which you are lucky enough to share The owners helped us cook the lamb in the wood/pizza oven and learn how to build a charcoal fire for the grill and cooked a lovely meal for us another night. This is the quintessential Cretan immersion experience. Highly recommend for a wonderful experience and all made possible by the amazing hospitality of this lovely family "

"The owner was very friendly and helpful. The room was nicely decorated, very clean and spacious. The balcony came in very handy with wet towels and bathing suits. There is a lift in the property! Parking in the area was not a problem. we used public transport to get to Heraklion as it is difficult to park in town. Bus stop was only a few minutes away from the accomodation. "

"A truly fabulous villa, with an amazing hosting family. Kostas is super helpful and prompt with all the logistics and arrangements, then at the property his sister Maria is so very friendly, welcoming and generous. The family cooked us dinner one evening, which was delicious! The setting of the villa is amazing, in the heart of a vineyard with stunning views in all directions. The villa itself is high quality, spacious and very well presented.There is a nearby village, only 800 metres away, to provide all the basics (groceries, bakery, bar), or it is an easy taxi to any location on Crete. Thank you Kostas, Maria and Family, we can't wait to come back. "

"We are 2 families plus grandparents (9 people in total) staying at the villa for a week in August.Pro's:* Very spacious and clean* Teenage kids liked the pool table* 3 functional bathrooms - one of which has a his & hers sink* The owner is very friendly and helpful. I arrived on Sunday afternoon and needed to do a quick shop of food. He drove me to the supermarket and took me back to the villa.* Best facilities in a villa compared to other villas that I stayed, including all the small things - tea bags, coffee pods for coffee machine, condiments, cooking oil and all utensils, bath and pool towels etc.* The owner let us stay after check-out time as our flight was late in the evening. * Cleaning team was superb and friendly, they did a very thorough jobCons:* The pool and jacuzzi are located in the lower ground floor with glass doors opening out to the ground, but they are not outdoors. I personally didn't mind but some preferred it to be outdoor.* Some facilities are a bit dated, all the pool lights came off. * WiFi is slow and weak, and not accessible from all the lower ground floor bedrooms.* Location is a bit far out, definitely need a car. Taxi in Crete is not cheap, each journey is a minimum of 20Euros, even if it's a 10 mins drive. * Villa is not well sign-posted, some taxi drivers got lost. The driver from airport transfer took an hour to get there although the journey should not be more than 15-20 mins. He missed the entrance several times."