Marena 1

Hotels
10 (23 reviews)
Επαρχιακή Οδός Ιεράπετρας – Σητείας , Makry Gialos , gr

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
Private check-in/check-out
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional hospitality
Great location
Fully equipped rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Regular cleaning during stay and fresh bed linens appreciated.
Service
10
Hosts were exceptionally friendly and went above and beyond with their helpfulness.
Location
10
Excellent location within walking distance to multiple beaches.
Room Quality
10
Room was spacious and fully equipped, suitable for a family.
Amenities
10
Well equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Value for Money
10
High value based on the amenities and service received.
Food and Beverage
10
Hosts provided breakfast items and snacks, reflecting local hospitality.
Overall Experience
10
Fantastic experience with a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-13 09:18

Property Description

Sustainable Aparthotel Experience:
Experience a sustainable stay at Marena 1, a charming aparthotel in Makry Gialos. Enjoy the tranquility of the inner courtyard and the convenience of being just a stone's throw away from the beach.

Modern Amenities:
Indulge in modern comforts at Marena 1, where you can relax in a well-equipped accommodation featuring a bedroom, living room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Unwind with garden views, a flat-screen TV, and the convenience of free WiFi.

Convenient Location:
Explore the nearby Lagoufa Beach, Kalamokanias Beach, and Makrigialos Beach during your stay at Marena 1. With the Sitia Public Airport just 34 km away, your perfect holiday getaway is closer than you think.

Book your stay at Marena 1 now and make unforgettable memories in Makry Gialos!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 23 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
D
Darina couple cz
10
Pros:

Tiny but cozy and very well equipped apartment with the backyard hidden from the street traffic. We were welcomed warmly and felt like home. Every day we found some tasty dish from Maria in our kitchen. We stayed two nights only but we could stay much longer there. Thanks a lot!

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
A
Amanda couple gr
10
Just perfect!
Pros:

The hosts were so welcoming and helpful, the fridge was stocked on arrival and they brought home cooked food throughout our stay as a gift. Wonderful people we will return!

Cons:

Nothing at all.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
S
Stefan couple de
10
Thank you for making us feel at home right away!
2025-10-31 via Nuitee
U
Udo couple de
10
Vielen Dank für die Gastfreundschaft.
Pros:

Die Gastfreundschaft kann man nicht beschreiben, die muß man erleben. Man fühlt sich wie ein Familienmitglied.

Cons:

-

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
A
Aidan couple ie
10
Home from Home.
Pros:

Very comfortable and well equipped. Only a short walk to the beach. The people who own the property make you feel at home
Would have liked to have stayed longer

Cons:

Nothing

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
J
Judith couple at
10
Unkomplizierter, entspannter Aufenthalt in bester Lage
Pros:

Ausgezeichnete Lage
Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber
Tolle Ausstattung
Sehr unkompliziert

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
T
Timotheos solo_traveller gr
10
Pros:

The room was fully equipped

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
E
Erik family_with_children de
10
Wonderful Stay in Makri Gialos - Highly Recommended!
Pros:

This apartment boasts an excellent location in Makri Gialos, within walking distance of three different beaches, which provided lovely variety during our stay.

The landlords, Maria and Georgios, were exceptionally friendly and went above and beyond with their helpfulness and warmth towards our family.

They surprised us multiple times with thoughtful gestures and were wonderfully accommodating with children.

The apartment was regularly cleaned during our stay, including fresh bed linens, which we really appreciated.

Georgios even kindly drove us to a supermarket further away on one occasion, though honestly, the local supermarket just down the street has everything you could need for a comfortable stay.

A delightful touch was the large rosemary bush at the entrance - it creates such a welcoming, aromatic greeting every time you arrive back at the apartment.

We had a fantastic experience and would love to return again in the future. Highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a relaxing holiday in Makri Gialos!

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
K
Kostas couple gr
10
Pros:

Εξαιρετικό κατάλυμα σε πολύ καλή τοποθεσία αρκετά άνετο με δύο αυλές το κατάλυμα διαθέτει τα πάντα και πολύ φιλικοί οικοδεσπότες

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
G
Gregory family_with_children gr
10
Absolute 10/10, both for the hotel itself and the people who own and run it!
Pros:

The hotel itself is great. The room was spacious especially for a family of 3 like us and fully equipped. Public parking at the premises, always easy to find especially with Mr. George’s help. The location is absolutely perfect. Just a few steps away from the beach and the pedestrian area with all the restaurants, bars, cafes and shops which mattered a lot when you want to go out with a child and don’t want to drive.
But the best feature of this hotel is for sure it’s owners, Mr George and Mrs Maria. We booked the room late and while others hotels in makri Gualos simply denied us, these two the welcomed us with arms wide open. They had for us too many water bottles in the fridge as well as things for breakfast including local honey. They even had beers in the fridge for us. Mrs Maria also brought us fresh fruit and cake she baked herself! But it’s not just about these things that they gave us. They truly represent the Greek filoxenia which to be honest, I personally haven’t found for a while even in Crete. We never met them before yet they really made us feel like friends and even our daughter who is 3 years old was looking for them every time we got back to the room after the beach or dinner. We found the hotel by accident but because of that good luck, we never have to look for another place to stay again in Makri Gualos. Mr George, Mrs Maria, thank you for everything you have done for us and we ll definitely see you again during this summer.

Cons:

N/A

2025-07-25 via Nuitee
I
Ivan Alexandre couple pt
10
10/10, Perfect stay, great location, and very nice hosts that care 100% about their guests. Looking forwards to book
2025-07-21 via Nuitee
G
GerardX couple pl
10
Tu czujesz się jak wyczekiwany gość, który chce tu wrócić
Pros:

Jeżeli wszyscy Grecy są tacy gościnni i serdeczni jak Maria i Yiorgos to kochamy Grecję! Potwierdzamy wszystkie pozytywne spostrzeżenia i wrażenia z wcześniejszych opinii. Obiekt wyposażony we wszystko co potrzebne do pobytu, gruntownie sprzątany co trzy dni. Wygodne patio na poranki i wieczory. Na pływanie i plażowanie polecamy przejść się na prawo od mariny. Ale o wszystko śmiało pytać gospodarzy.

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
P
Panagiotis family with young children gr
10
Exceptional
Pros:

It's our 3rd year in a row visiting. The house is really cute, everything is new and clean. It's extremely close to a beautiful beach and has a nice patio in the back. The top amenity though is the hosts. Amazing people!

2025-07-08 via Nuitee
G
George solo traveller us
10
Gret place to stay. Warm and friendly. Generous hosts
Pros:

Yorgos and his wife were terrific. She gave me a freshly made pieces of Pastitsio. There were five or six beers in the fridge (free) and plenty of drinking water. You can't beat that!

Cons:

Leaving:)

2024-10-21 via Nuitee
A
Alexandros young couple gr
10
Exceptional
2024-09-04 via Nuitee
D
Dahn young couple il
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Very good place to stay. The host were really nice and helpful with recommendations for restaurants and beaches. The apartment had everything you need. Even beer , water and homemade jam was waiting for us in the fridge
Highly recommended

2023-09-29 via Nuitee
A
Anna-eleni with friends gr
10
Cozy place - friendly owners // Highly recommended!
Pros:

Very nice accommodation with super kind owners! We had a blast! It is just 100m from the beach. The beach is great and clean. Hopefully we will come back again soon 😊

Cons:

The double bed is too big and there is not enough space if someone wants to get up. Maybe a smaller one could be a better option - considering the bedroom space in general.

2023-08-19 via Nuitee
B
Biky family with young children gr
10
great hospitality , quiet place with garden, will visit again
Pros:

Family business, people very friendly , great hospitality. Clean room, nice garden and good location. Breakfast and fruit were on the fridge as a welcome and also shampoo , toothpaste and toothbrush were available for us.

2023-07-09 via Nuitee
L
Lidia young couple dk
10
The hospitality and warmth of our hosts was outstanding: they welcomed us with coffee, sweets and even a jar of homemade
Pros:

The apartment is furnished with love and care, and, as a cherry on top, the garden is extremely beautiful.
Communication with the hosts was super easy, they even tried to help us with some issues we had with booking activities in the area.

Cons:

Nothing

2023-06-18 via Nuitee
E
Elena family with young children it
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The house is wonderful, providing every possible comfort and all basic stuff needed (washing machine, mosquito net at every window, soap, shampoo, new toothbrushes and toothpaste, cooking stuff - salt, oil, all kind of spices from the garden - coffee, and also biscuits kindly offered) and a beautiful big terrace on the back perfect for lunch, repared from the strong cretan sun.
The location is strategic: the nearest beach is just across the street and within few minutes by car there are plenty of gorgeous coves.
A side note is due for Yiorgos and Maria: they made us feel at home and like part of their family. If you'll be lucky enough you might taste the delicious Maria's apple pie and some of her expertly made tipical cretan dishes. Thank you!!! We'll surely come back!
Kisses from Elena, Leonardo and Mia

2022-10-15 via Nuitee