Ilian Beach & Apartments

This was our 6th visit in September each year and this time we stayed for two weeks but stayed in a one bedroom apartment as all the studios were booked during the weeks we wanted to stay. It was spacious and we liked having the larger shower space. As usual greeted by Maria and Katrina who now have a young helper who was very pleasant and smiley. Lots of the returning guests here are Dutch. A total family environment so hugs all round when we arrive and depart. Apartment kept immaculate with clean towels every other day and bed linen changed regularly. As the apartments were built after the studio blocks, the apartments are further along, so you do not get such a good view of the pool garden area and the sea but they are all next to the beach and sea, so just a short stroll in reality. A bar cafe is situated next to the pool who also offer a waiter service to their nice beach sunbeds. Plenty of sunbeds around the pool and on the shady grassed area between beach and sea. They now offer six pack 1ltr water bottles from reception so you do not have to carry it from the supermarkets up the road. Lots of local restaurants within short walking distance but the traditional Greek tavernas offer the best value for money both for food and wine. Taxis are still 6 euros into town along the seafront where a number of up market restaurants are offering different cuisines across the board. Access to the beach road quite easy so the promenade beachside offers a good walk into old town. Looking forward to our return in 2025.

Very good location by the sea. Water sports and tavernas and markets near by, centre old town 3 km (beautiful to walk in sunset time but very easy with taxi 8-9€). Clean rooms and total area was beautiful. Maria❤️ and all personnel was so friendly.

The apartments were very nice and renovated and the staff very pleasant and welcoming. It is a breath away from the sea as it is separated by only 5 steps. The perfect choice for our holiday. The rooms are spacious with all the amenities from pots and pans to kettles to make your coffee. The mattress and pillows are very comfortable. I recommend trying the cocktails in the bar as we loved them.

Wonderful place to stay Perfect for couples or families. Maria and family are amazing. Apartments spacious, spotless and well-equipped own kettle, fridge , cutlery and crockery , hot plate ( we ate out except for breakfast on the spacious balcony ) hairdryer in bathroom Pool, beach bar garden seating areas fab no road to cross just beyond the garden the beach is there on your doorstep. Walk into the twin but loads to stop off at on the way We walked into the old town most evenings Supermarkets and bars restaurants right by the apartments too Can’t wait to stay again when next in Crete ! Thanks Maria & family