Sweety Club Solimar Emerald All Inclusive

Came back yesterday from 10 days at the Solimar Emerald. It was hot whilst we were there, every day was between 32 and 36. The air conditioning in the room was enough to bring the temperature down just enough to make sleeping possible. The one caveat to this is the bathroom. I have no idea where the heat & humidity comes from in this room - but we kept the door closed at all times. It did not negatively impact our holiday. The main room was spacious and clean - and cleaned by housekeeping every day except Sunday. There was a sink in the room, and a hot plate - almost as if someone was considering making self catering possible - but the sink taps are not connected. I was not expecting the sink, and the lack of taps was no problem for us. Kettle and fridge worked, so our cups of tea were just fine :) There was also a tiny balcony which was perfect for 2 sun weary travellers to sit out, have some wine/beer and relax at the end of the day. The food was varied plenty enough for us to find something we liked and enjoyed every night, and a microwave was provided in case you wanted to make something hotter to your preference. We did not need it, and had no stomach issues. We had almost every meal at the hotel. The take away lunches provided for £3 if you were going on an excursion weregood value and perfect, with a sandwich, piece of cake, piece of fruit, carton of fruit juice and a bottle of water! The drinks were nice and varied behind the bar. I think the Mrs and I managed to try every cocktail on the list, as well as plenty of the local beer. All of it was lovely. The hotel seems to be popular with mainland europeans, with plenty of French, German and Belgium nationals around - but everyone we spoke to was pleasant. The beach over the road from the hotel is NOT the one that they advise you to go to - you are informed on arrival to head left 200 meters, and then down to the beach, where it is better maintained. Over the road was the bus stop, which did have some litter and glass issues. Beyond the bus stop is a passion path down to a beach which we absolutely adored. We made a point of picking up some litter whenever we went back to the hotel at the end of a visit - mainly because of the turtle nests that are on the beach! This beach was secluded, with almost nobody visiting it, with breathtaking sunsets EVERY night. The water was also ridiculously warm and pleasant. Natural rock formations created pools of shallow water that were ideal for the children 1 or 2 families that went there. One surprising delight was the lack of insects bothering us. Yes, there was a wasp nest in one of the drains one day, but it seemed dealt with quickly, and the wasps were not interested in us. One of the best things about the hotel was the staff - as has been mentioned many times before. They were always so helpful and friendly. One final comment, the other holidaymakers were generally brilliant. The meal times were never a scrum,

I never find such a high star hospitality in my life. All staff extremely helpful and friendly. I can express myself how fun and great my stay was. Food is home made Greek cuisine so pointless to eat anywhere else.I love Zara he be there 4 you!❤️🌎🇬🇷

I am completely satisfied with the Solimar Emerald, as it exactly met my expectations. I can therefore recommend it. HOTEL & ENVIRONMENT It is a collection of small houses around the pool area, which I personally find much nicer than buildings where the rooms are lined up. The hotel is a small hotel on the outskirts of Rethymnon. Within walking distance are the beach (approx. 150 m), restaurants, bars, supermarket and car rental. One is not in the centre of town, but you can reach it easily by car and with a little patience by bus. A visit to what is, in my opinion, the most beautiful town in Crete is worthwhile in any case. I can't say anything about the day trips on offer, as I visited the island on my own. For this, the central location on the island was very good, every excursion and the island in general were great. PROGRAM There is an animation program in the hotel in the evenings. The musical evenings and the karaoke evening are worth a visit. Here you can connect well with other guests and the animator Zara always spread a good mood. RESTAURANT I always looked forward to the breakfast. The lunch and dinner were always very similar in structure, here there were changing dishes in addition to a constant offer. There was something for everyone, I enjoyed it. The snacks between meals were average but good for a quick bite. I did not like the self-service drinks at the buffet. They were unfortunately much too sweet. BAR/ SERVICE Better were the drinks at the bar. Here, as everywhere else in the hotel, you were always greeted in a friendly manner. Special thanks to the friendly bartender who chatted with us long after her shift, and to the young bartender with great party tips :) ROOM Our room for 3 people was on 2 floors and had two bathrooms. The cleanliness was very good. There was a refrigerator and an electric kettle. The furnishings were more rustic. Basically, the room was large enough, but the room layout was not quite optimal. We also had a sea view with a private balcony and rooftop terrace at no extra charge. I was bothered by the shower with its curtain and the single-ply toilet paper. Otherwise, I preferred to spend most of my time at the sea, the pool, the bar and the island anyway. ALL IN ALL... There are certainly points that still have room for improvement (it's not a 5-star hotel), but I think that in view of the good price-performance ratio, there is nothing to complain about. I had a good time here. Thank you for that.