“Could be a pleasant village resort”

At end of season & my room was cold . Staff lock up pool furniture when not present. Has great pool and games room. Staff seemed aloof. Was advised to park on gravel, rocky area when staff park on bitumen. Cleaning staff managed to come when i was there and suited them to leave it to next day. Has nice view over sea and bay. Would had been good to be advised quickest way to Chersonisos rather than driving extra 10 mins if don't have gps. Priced ok as has kitchenette. Wi fi worked well.

“Comfortable & Convenient”

Stayed at Marni in Sept 2011, this place is so conveniently placed - walkable distance to the hub of Hersonissos/Star Beach (10 mins), but also with the peaceful & serenely beautiful hill villages of Koutouloufari & Piskopiano just around the corner. Marni is quiet, clean and scenic. The staff are friendly and accomodating to your needs. The only thing wanting was a slightly bigger bathroom but this in no way tarnished what was na superb holiday

“Improvements needed”

We stayed in a family suite which was very spaciou. We specifically asked for this accommodation because it had a bath. This would have been wonderful if the plug wasn't too small. There was only one bathroom and the door wouldn't shut. The handle was loose. The kitchen was poorly equipped with limited utensils. The oven/ grill didn't work. The fridge was large and we bought alot of food that was thrown away because of these problems. The view was lovely. It was safe for young children but those with pushchairs should be made aware of the half dozen steps up to the appartment door. The main pool was clean but had alot of missing tiles. Sunbeds were plentiful as were sun umbrellas. The pool bar staff were very nice and the bar snacks were comparatively priced and of good quality. The barbecue night was great fun and the Greek dancers were very entertaining. Certain members of the main reception were very rude and extremely unhelpful. The cleaners kept the rooms very clean. The plants and vegetation were also well tended to. The local area has an excellent choice of restaurants and those that we sampled served reasonably priced delicious food. The best beach is a 10€ cab ride away. Air conditioning is a chargeable extra 15€ a day for our suite.

“Would definitely go there again”

We only stayed 1 night in Marni, but were impressed right away. Had a very nice breakfast the next morning and stayed by 1 of the 3 lovely pools before going to our next destination. Would definitely go back

“Nice Location but poor living accomodation!”

Lovely location, first class cleaning service, fantastic entertainment, good pools but terrible accomodation. Not suitable for family of four apart from to sleep. Saying that the beds were rock hard. one wardrobe between all and no living area. The layout was quite dangerous with high drop steps leading to kitchen, Few falls happened. Would not recommend the maisonette for a family.

“Great place for the money”

I stayed here for 3 nights, the place was very quiet, rooms clean and decent for the money. Pools available with the bars,. Overall experience was very good.

“Wonderful place to stay, away from the hustle and bustle of Hersonissos”

Marni Village is up on the hill from Hersonissos, away from the beach, and is right next to a small village that's full of restaurants, cafes, stores, etc... It's very cute up there, and nice to walk around. The view from the hill - particularly at sunrise is beautiful. I found the hotel pleasant and quiet, although I was in a building that was far away from the party by the bar/lounge (which can be loud). I found the room quite comfortable (some might think the bed is too hard), and was happy to have a small fridge - I stayed in a junior suite, which I thought was a good deal. The room was in good condition, although the doorknob needed repair since it was sort of falling off on the inside (I never got around to telling them...). You have to pay extra for the a/c here, but I didn't since it was the end of August. I expect you need to do it in July... If you want to go to Hersonissos, it's a 25-30 minute walk (down a steep hill). Cab is about 10 euros, or maybe 7-8 if you don't let them overcharge you (always a fun experience). Cabs show up in like 2 minutes when you ask the front desk to call them. I stayed here because it was considerably cheaper than hotels by the water that are just as nice, and my net costs were less. Beaches elsewhere on Crete are much nicer, so I didn't feel the need to be near the beach here. The family staying in the larger suite next to me were always grilling something outside, and even offered me some, along with some wine. I'd go back.

“Recommended *”

Hotel located a 25 min taxi ride from airport. Reception always helpful. Main pool is a good average size with nice views. Hotel well positioned for plenty of authentic Greek tavernas in local village and only a 10-15 min walk down to the more busier Hersonissos (although you will need to get a taxi back up the hill!). Holiday here is suitable for families and couples.

“Average”

The desk staff was excellent - always kind and helpful. The rooms are well equipt for short stays. I felt the rooms could have been cleaner, needed to wash when arrived to ensure cleanliness. Hill back from the beach is tough, but needed the exercise at that point. Get to the beach just past the bend near Maris Hersonissos- absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! Dutch restaurant in town is fantastic for dinner and dessert (apple pie a must). Shop for food are Spar. Bus to west Crete Hania was great - best scenery. Again, hotel is good for budget. We would go back.