If you come to Crete for a couple of days - say, to see the palace in Knossos - Hotel Castro is an excellent choice. Although not located in the centre of Iraklion, it is well connected - the bus for the airport stops just in front of the hotel. For the budget-conscious, it may be a good option for... more

This is a small, family run hotel and restaurant with mid size rooms incorporating a small shower room with sink and toilet. Cleaned daily, bedlinen changed every two days. Its location on the main room is a little noisy, the pool at the back was clean but only got the sun between 12 noon and 6pm. Breakfast at the hotel... more

This hotel was perfect for my trip - a week's escape to discover Crete by car. I wasn't expecting much but the room, pool etc were perfectly clean and functional. The best thing was the Maximus Restauarant. At the last minute I had decided to opt for half-board and it was the best thing I did. The food and service... more

Just returned from a week at the Castro Hotel in Ammoudara just outside Heraklion. The hotel is very good value for money and should be classed as 3 star. The rooms are basically furnished but have all you need - fridge, shower, telly and A/C (at 5 euro per night). Swiming pool area and pool bar at the rear. The... more

We stayed at the Castro Hotel for two weeks on a half board basis during the middle two weeks of August 2008. Our party consisted of my wife and I (we are both late thirties) and our seven year old daughter. We have travelled quite a bit (Greece/Turkey/Canaries/USA/Mexico) and have stayed at some very good hotels - and some poor... more

Spent a week here from the 3rd to the 11th July 2008, we arrived very early in the am (5.00) to be met by a friendly guy at reception who did the blah blah and showed us to our room. Within a few minutes the electricity had tripped and we noted the toilet flush didn't work.....oh no, drama, I hear... more

we stayed at the hotel during the world cup. Resort very quiet ,superb,!The staff were very helpful the manager great.The room size was huge we managed to lose each other twice, what with two balconies, a huge living space, including a fully kitted out kitchen. The secret is to upgrade by about twenty pounds sterling. You can also get the... more

we arrived early hours and were greeted by friendly staff who gave us something to eat and drink. the whole place is friendly and caring and we had an excellent time. the rooms were fine and with late departure we were given a meal and a shower. the people are so friendly we r going back in october yes just... more

stayed at the castro hotel for two weeks,made very welcolme by staff especialy Alexi. must agree breakfast wasnt up to much but didnt spoil holiday.room was nice and clean ,lovely air conditioning which was well needed due to the heatwave which was 40+.bus stop right outside hotel and easy to get around to see the island,buy your bus tickets next... more