We drove to Sitia, not impressed so kept driving until we saw Vai (beach) Decided this is where we wanted to stay for the next few days, so drove back along the road to find accomodation. Liked the look from the outside so drove up to inquire about rooms available for that night and perhaps longer. Slightly above our nightly budget but once we saw the room, we agreed we would like to stay there. Very clean, great facilities at the hotel, breakfast included (around the pool). Only complaint (as with some others in Crete) was the shower facilities. Shower head with no over head hook, no shower curtain or screen hence water went everywhere each time we showered. This would be frustrating for a lengthy period of time, we however put up with it for 2 nights. Vai beach (driving distance) was worth it...... Staff very friendly and extremely accomodating. Gave us advice on seafood restaurant to eat at locally. You do need a car to stay in this area of Crete but it's worth it - Vai... more