- Greece Holidays
- Agios Nikolaos
- Vasia Ormos Hotel
The hotel enjoys an ideal location, set in extensive grounds between the blue sea and the fertile hills, in the settlement of Ormos in the northern part of the city. It faces a pleasant bay, offering guests a spectacular view of Aghios Nikolaos, with easy access to the beach, shops and taverns. It lies only 10-15 minutes' walk from the city centre and only some 200 m from the nearest bus stop. The Knossos Minoan Palace, Lassithi Plateau and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum are all some 70 km away. It is also 70 km to Heraklion Airport
This air-conditioned beach apartment hotel features a 24-hour reception and 24-hour check-in/check out service, a hotel safe and a currency exchange facility, a TV room, a breakfast room and car parking facilities. The 2-storey buildings are set at a distance of approximately 30 m from each other and comprise a total of 85 rooms. Access to rooms on the ground floor is via 4-5 steps. Rooms on the 1st floor may be reached by stairs only as there is no lift access.
The spacious rooms are tastefully designed in local style, and most come with built-in beds, whereas some have bedsteads. The twin-bedded rooms are on one double built-in base with two separate mattresses and are made up as two separate beds. All rooms feature a private bathroom with a shower or bathtub and a toilet. The rooms are also equipped with a telephone, a hairdryer, a radio, a mini fridge, a safe (extra charge payable on-site), air conditioning (extra charge payable on-site) and a balcony or a veranda with a view of the sea, garden, mountain or swimming pool.
The hotel features an outdoor freshwater swimming pool with parasols and a poolside snackbar. Hersonissos Golf Course is only a 30-minute drive away.
Guests may select their breakfast from a lavish buffet.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a fitness centre. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in a common area.
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
This is a lovely hotel but a good 30 minute walk from Agios Nicolaos if you want to move outside the local area. The rooms are ok but not large. Thr balcony is nice and large and ours had the sun for the afternoon. The staff are all fantastic and the three small niggles we had were immediately sorted out. These incuded a bed base which was broken. It was changed without any fuss at all. Breakfast had a wide selection of everything you could wish for and was all fresh. The snack bar was good and their pizzas were lovely. We were half board and the Dinner was interesting! It started with a selection of hot and cold starters. All of them at once! A few too many for our liking, two or three at the most would have been sufficient. There was a choice of four main courses, all served at your table. All very good. There are two pools and sunbed areas and we stuck to the almost secret one behind the far building. The other one was usually rammed but ours always had beds available. We liked being given new bottles of water each day, Raki on arrival, fresh towels and bedding daily and smiling friendly staff. It is a very quiet atmosphere so don't book if you want a lively time. The Bar is small but well stocked. This hotel is one to choose if you want to relax and chill
We have just spent 3 weeks at the Vasia Ormos Hotel. It is no exaggeration to say that from the manager, Nikkis down, the staff were superb! So well trained. They were all so welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. They say that a smile is the best make up but we had that in spades! We were on a bed and breakfast basis and we have to say that the breakfast catered for every possible taste and everything was freshly cooked. The cold alternatives were plentiful and varied. After 3 weeks we felt like part of the Vasia ‘family’! There were plenty of sunbeds round the two pools, our room was cleaned to the highest standard and towels replaced daily. We are running out of superlatives for this excellent hotel and have no reservations about recommending it to anyone. Keep up the good work Nikkos! You and your staff are doing a fantastic job! You made our stay so special! We are so sorry to leave but hope to return next year! Andrew and Marie
Our second visit in two years. I also visited what was the hotel Crystal, the building next door, back in 1990, I didn't realise the link before visiting in 2025. Well worth paying extra for the sea view superior room; something we left too late to arrange last year. Shawn greeted us at reception, and given he was relatively new, he was utterly charming and knowledgeable. He gave us a lovely refreshing welcome drink and helped us with our cases. A lovely handwritten note was left for us along with a fruit basket and a bottle of wine in the room. Eirini on reception was as lovely and helpful as last year and helped us arrange the hiring of a scooter again. She was also really helpful arranging access to a room on our last day given our evening pick up, something they offer when availability allows. The manager Nikkos made a point of saying hello and ensured a further warm welcome. All the staff we encountered were absolutely wonderful. So so friendly. House keeping were masterful at towel folding/arranging! For a mid price hotel, the hotel, facilities and staff are fantastic and we'll definitely be back. Thank you to everyone who made our short break memorable again.
This hotel is amazing staff all very willing to make your stay a happy one it’s like one happy family it’s very clean maids change your towels and bedding every day top your fridge up With water and milk & coffee If your not very good walking you will have to jump taxi €8 as it is 30 minutes walk into the town , would well recommend this hotel
The hotel was fantastic! Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Great location a little way out of the town and a lovely relaxing environment! The rooms were exceptionally clean and well maintained! Would definitely recommend for a trip!
