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Reviews of Keramos

2 out of 5
Keramos
Zaros, Faistos, Crete Island

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple room but a very gracious owner. We don't speak Greek and she didn't speak English but she prepared a lovely dinner for us. We felt like we had become part of her family.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Ghita

Liked: Staff & service
Great plaace to stay
Lovely mountain village. Our welcome was great and we were offered tea or coffee as we arrived. The room was a bit tired and unfortunately the bedding smelt a bit of cigarette smoke. The bathroom was a bit basic and the drain cover in the shower was not fitting properly. The traditional Cretan breakfast was superb and very different to any I have had before - everything was home made and was absolutely delicious! Wifi was good and fast - I work 'on the move' so i did need it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
In middle of nowhere
Booked for 3 nights. However checked out in 2 days since it’s very inconvenient. It’s literally in the middle of nowhere. I had to book another hotel at last minute for the other day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Velina on 16 Sept 2018
Keramos is in the middle of the village Zaros. Use an online map to check it! Secondly Zaros is exactly in the middle of Crete where you can travel everywere! Last, a kind suggestion is that when you are traveling is better to look for something that suits your needs!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hosts, lovely breakfast
The hosts gave us a lovely welcome. We had a balcony to the back if the property, with an open view to the west and Psiloritis. The breakfast is s amazing as they make advertise it :) Hopefully you have a sweet and a cheese tooth! The only downpoint: The room doors to the stairway aren't really sound proof. Whenever the first guys go for breakfast in the morning - you will know it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and good welcome. Breakfasts amazing......if you like pastries etc. Coffee and showers not brilliant but overall we much enjoyed our visit and the location was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barry F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little mountain town
The most friendly reception and freshly baked breakfast!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Katerina Papadovasilaki on 6 Mar 2018
thank you very much for your kind review! Best greetings!

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a great place to stay
Wonderful people, fantastic breakfast and great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Helena, Leeds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like being a member of an extended family
Family run hotel, all extremely welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

J and H, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely friendly old fashioned hotel
Charming traditional Greek experience. Unbelievably big home-made breakfasts of delicious pastries An unspoilt village with interesting shops, such as a traditional weavers, an instrument maker and several cafes, one run byThe same family as the hotel with immensely generous portions of home cooked food. Lovely walks and within easy reach of fascinating historical sites
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hospitality and breakfast!
If you want to be treated to an amazingly generous and authentic Greek experience go here. Parking could have been a bit tricky but we arrived early and it was fine. Everything else was great though. The breakfast was just incredible. If you go to this hotel you MUST also eat at Vegera restaurant nearby too in the evening. Also out of this world and amazing value. Loved our visit and were glad to have chosen this hotel rather than Ida which was a bit out of town and couldn't have been such a lovely experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
guesthouse style accommodation
This is not a five star luxury resort it is a comfortable country hotel where the people are incredibly hospitable and friendly, the service is second to none and I would highly recommend it as an off the path getaway. The surrounding countryside is very beautiful with lots of things to see and do by car.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Response from Velina on 15 Jul 2017
Thank you very much for your review! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again! Best wishes!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb Hospitality
This is the best family run hotel on Crete! The operators go out of their way to welcome their guests and the breakfast is spectacular and authentic as are the decorations of this great little place.

8/10 Good

David, Corindi Beach Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Warm Cretan Hospitality
If you are looking for a true Cretan experience, this is the place to stay! From the moment we arrived at Keramos we were greeted by the warmth & generosity of a family that loves to welcome you into their home. From the coffee & scones on arrival to Grandmas famous pastries at breakfast. Extras are packed into a bag to take for a picnic. Zaros is a little hidden gem. Mountain walks or short drives to beautiful beaches. Vivvi's little restaurant around the corner "Vergara" is another highlight. Cretan food at its best!

10/10 Excellent

Ian, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!
Brilliant hotel! Really homely & comfortable. Extremely friendly too. The only downside is that the village Zaros itself is a bit of a drive from the island's attractions (although the Vegeta Taverna, just round the corner from the hotel, is superb - authentic, delicious, cheap and very welcoming!)

10/10 Excellent

Corey, Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Find!
While the town of Zaros is not a major destination on the island of Crete, this hotel/guesthouse makes it worth a stop over for a night. Be treated to genuine Cretan hospitality with a beautiful facility and unforgettable house-made breakfast. Visit nearby restaurant Vengera for a memorable dinner.

8/10 Good

Melanie, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great village experience
This hotel is a gem in a cute little mountain town. The owner, Katarina, is a sweet and friendly lady, as well as the rest of the staff. Katarina does not speak any English, but communication did not seem to be a problem. The other staff does speak English. Our room was quite roomy, with a beautiful view from our terrace overlooking the valley. We were awoken one morning from the baking coming from the kitchen, that would be our breakfast. The breakfast is amazing, and huge. What you can't finish, the staff provides you with a take away bag to put your leftovers in for lunch. When we came in the evening, Katarina provided us with beverages, watermelon, candied fruit, nuts & Ouzo. She was amazing, and felt like a mom to us. This hotel is very well signed, when driving in to town there are signs guiding you to the hotel, and that was very helpful. It was a quiet hotel, and very restful. Any one choosing to stay here would not be disappointed, and will get an excellent value for their dollar.

10/10 Excellent

Mischa, Rotterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thing to complain about, value for money, nice owners and excellent breakfast with local fresh Cretan products
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The warmest welcome from Velina, Michalis & family
Velina & Michalis make you feel like home from the very first seconds you get at Keramos. Breakfast is a real treat & dinner at Vegera (the family's restaurant) is delicious traditional Cretan cuisine. Their family are the most welcoming and lovely people I've met in Greece in 15 years.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Augsburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super freundlicher Service und ausgezeichnetes Frühstück aöles frisch zubereitet. Schöner großer und sonniger Balkon mit Bergblick.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
N hesiter pas à y séjourner. Vous etes soignés comme un coq en pâte. Chambre spacieuse, petit déjeuner fait maison sous vos yeux. Une bonne , excellente adresse à ne donner qu'aux vrais amis.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ein altes Haus aber fantastische Wirtin. Vivi ist der Hit. Essen richtig lecker und Traditionell
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mats

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bekvämt läge mitt i Zaros
Gemytligt och trevligt hotell mitt i centrala Zaros. Bra utgångsläge även för utflykter i trakten. Mycket bra frukost och bekväma rum med inredning i gammal och traditionel kretansk stil. Rekomenderas och jag återkommer gärna.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon établissement familial
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Katerina on 14 Nov 2018
Thank you very much!

10/10 Excellent

Anna, Italia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Proprietaria gentile , buona colazione, camere spaziose
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil tres chaleureux, tres bel etablissement confortable. Propreté irrépprochable. Tres bien situé.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil exceptionnel !!!!!!
Accueil exceptionnel par personne bienveillante, déjeuner pantagruaelique !!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from Velina on 30 Apr 2018
Thank you very much!!!

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Αριστα!!
Εξαιρετικη διαμονη!!! Υπεροχοι οικοδεσποτες!!! Απιστευτα πλουσιο πρωινο φτιαγμενο εξ ολοκληρου απτην κα Κατερινα με φρεσκα υλικα του τοπου!!! Παραδοσιακο κ πεντανοστιμο!!!
Response from Βελίνα on 30 Apr 2018
Σας ευχαριστούμε πολύ για τα καλά σας λόγια! Θα χαρούμε να σας ξαναδούμε!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Response from Velina on 30 Apr 2018
Thank you! We appreciate your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nonostante siamo arrivati molto tardi. Ci ha accolti una simpaticissima vecchietta che pur parlando solo greco non ha avuto problemi a farsi capire. Stanza grande e spaziosa. La colazione era fantastica e talmente abbondante che ci hanno datto un sacchettino da portare via. Personale cortese e gentile.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Etape à ne pas manquer
Venus pour profiter de la montagne et faire les gorges de Rouvas, ce séjour a été très agréable, l'hôtel est tenu par une famille formidable. Les chambres sont spacieuses et dotées d'un balcon au calme. Le petit déjeuner est maison et gargantuesque (odeur délicieuse dès 6h du matin). La famille tient également une ferme et un restaurant (Vegera) qui est à tomber

10/10 Excellent

gilles, bourges

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel. Acceuil très chaleureux et famil
Sejour magnifique avec des hoteliers d'une grande gentillesse. A refaire au plus vite
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour idéal
Katarina et toute sa famille vous font passer un séjour merveilleux. Merci aussi à Velina et Michalis pour leur gentillesse et leur disponibilité
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Vasilis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Χορταστικό πρωινό και όχι μόνο
Η κυρία Κατερίνα για μένα είναι άξια θαυμασμού. Φιλικότατη, πρόσχαρη, ακούραστη και τέλεια μαγείρισσα. Το πρωινό με όλων των ειδών τις πίτες είναι το κάτι άλλο. Αξίζει!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Jean Claude

Disliked: Staff & service
Pour découvrir un hotel à l'ancienne
Petit déjeuner très très généreux mais grec et pas forcément dans nos habitudes même si on était prêts à faire des efforts pour découvrir le local.... Accueil très chaleureux et sans chichi
Response from Velina on 15 Jul 2017
Thank you for your comments! The truth is that we offer a large breakfast, not only with our special pies but also with butter, marmelade, ham and cheese tost, fresh milk etc. We offer breakfast for the tastes of every guest! And all made with fresh farm products! Best regards!

6/10 Okay

hervé

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Le bon accueil et gentillesse de Catharina
nous étions logés dans l’annexe , au dernier étage, belle chambre, mais accès difficile par un escalier raide, la vue du balcon est "crétoise" c'est à dire un beau paysage avec en premier plan les toits des maisons encombrés de panneaux solaires et...

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Echte Gastfreundschaft in den Bergen
Hier lernt mann das echte Kreta kennen. Große Zimmer mit Balkon, Wahnsinns -Frühstück mind. 15 verschiedene selbstgemachte Backwaren, zur Familie gehört das Restaurant Vegera , dort bekommt mann für nur 14 € eine Riesen Auswahl an lekkeren Essen, sehr sehr gut. Das Hotel bietet auch den Besuch einer Farm an- unbedingt machen- ein tolles Erlebnis!

8/10 Good

Bine, Göppingen

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel mit tollem Frühstück
Das Frühstück mit einer reichhaltigen Auswahl an süßem und salzigem Gebäck ist wirklich umwerfend. Die Zimmer sind einfach und ruhig. Das Hotel ist sehr gut gelegen für Ausflüge in die Gegend (Rouvas-Schlucht, Festos, Küste). Wenn man dann abends noch in das Restaurant der Familie geht, ist der Tag gerettet. Das Menü inkl. Wein für 2 Personen für 18 € war jedesmal eine tolle Überraschung.
Abendessen
Frühstück

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel con anfitriona muy acogedora
Katerina es una auténtica anfitriona cretense: muy trabajadora, amable y cariñosa. Se preocupa mucho porque una disfrute de la estancia en su hotel y pone todo su corazón en la cocina y la lumbre que te acoge nada más llegar.

10/10 Excellent

Dominique, Lyon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un havre de paix chez katerina
Nous avons séjourné du 7 au 14 décembre 2016. L'hôtel Kéramos se trouve dans un petit village de montagne. Nous avons été accueilli par Katerina , la propriétaire. Cette personne ainsi que son mari sont d'une très grande gentillesse. Le matin , lorsque nous descendions déjeuner, nous l'entendions chanter dans sa cuisine. Toujours souriante. Un vrai bonheur.........et d'une énergie!!!! Très vite, nous nous sommes sentit chez nous. Katerina est une excellente cuisinière, elle nous a concocté des délicieux petits plats. Le petit déjeuner est très très copieux. !!!!! Merci Katerina pour ces moments de bonheur et pour tous vos cadeaux. C'est certain, nous reviendrons très vite. Dominique et Pascal
Katerina et mon époux
petit déjeuner
ballade

8/10 Good

Magnus

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Trivselhotell i bergen
Jag stannade en vecka med hotellet som bas och gjorde bilutflykter åt alla väderstreck. Zaros är en bergsby som ligger strategiskt mitt bland bergen för den som vill uppleva mer än bara kusterna och se hur den gamla livsstilen lever kvar till stor del i bergen. Hotellet är enkelt och drivs av en gammal dam som bara kan prata grekiska men gör sig förstådd ändå. Hon gör allt för att du ska trivas. Frukosten är en upplevelse och du kan inte äta allt, men lugn, du får en doggybag. En natt är ett måste.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Freundliche familiäre Pension
Sehr familiäre Pension, das haben wir gesucht, nicht immer gefunden in Kreta. Leute freundlich, lokales Essen, reichliches Frühstück (Tüte zum Mitnehmen für Überzähliges wurde gleich mitgeliefert!). Das Restaurant der Familie ("Vegera Zaros") war das beste Essen in Kreta überhaupt. Lecker!

10/10 Excellent

Florent, Lac-Beauport, Qc, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Belle trouvaille dans l'arrière pays crétois
Pas plus chaleureux comme accueil que le personnel de cette hôtel familial. Petit déjeuner copieux (on vous fournit un sac pour emporter les restants) mais néanmoins délicieux. Chambre très convenable. Probablement un des séjour au meilleur rapport qualité prix de notre voyage de 2 semaines en Crète. Sommes restés 2 nuits à cette hôtel. parking attenant. Resto appartenant aux mêmes propriétaires à 20m de l'hôtel vaut le détour.

8/10 Good

serge, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Villa KERAMOS une étape incontournable
Allez à la villa Kéramos si vous voulez découvrir la véritable vie des crétois. L'hôtel est tenu par une famille aussi gentille qu'attachante qui essaie de vous faire connaitre la région et vous réserve un très bon accueil. Les chambres sont spacieuses et bien climatisées (indispensable en été) et le petit déjeuner est DELICIEUX. Zaros et ses environs sont à découvrir absolument ! Avis aux randonneurs.

10/10 Excellent

SOLANGE, Evron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
superbe
je recommande vivement ce lieu , les personnes sont conviviales , chaleureuses et un site superbe et en effet un petit déjeuner copieux et excellent, une ambiance familiale et des gens adorables

10/10 Excellent

ODILE, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Merci pour cet accueil chaleureux, un endroit à découvrir et faire découvrir.

8/10 Good

Sandrine, Auribeau 06

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel familial agréable
Hôtel familial dans un village de montagne. Personnel très très gentil, petit-déjeuner copieux et typique, fait maison. Chambre avec TV, climatisation, simple mais propre. Nous avons d'ailleurs eu le choix entre 3. Restaurant familial proche et au top!

10/10 Excellent

Atle, Norge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel i Særklasse
Hotel i særklasse. Flotte rom, flotte omgivelser, spesielt utforma. Fabelaktig frukost, servert og forklart på ein heilt egen måte. Alt laget av lokale og egenproduserte råvarer. Må prøves!! Veldig koselig familiedrevet hotel. Byen veldig koselig, fin å spasere rundt i å ta bilder. Gode restauranter i nærheten, anbefaler Vegera. I nærområdet er det også mange turstier og grotter å få med seg.

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr freundlich, einzigartiges Frühstück