Dia Apartments

fantastic apartments to stay in, this is my 2nd time staying here and I cannot fault it! the staff are all so lovely and Angela is just the best! always so welcoming, friendly and would highly reccommend staying here.

My sister and I just got back from Crete, and we would highly recommend staying here. We wanted a break where we could just lay by a pool, relax and go out for nice meals. Dia apartments was the perfect choice for us. 1. The pool area is fab - plenty of sunbeds so we never had trouble finding space. The playlist which was on throughout our stay was excellent (thank you for sharing with us as it'll be our 2025 playlist). The bar next to the pool is reasonably priced compared to the local area and I particularly enjoyed my morning iced coffees. 2. Staff. Everyone we met who worked here was lovely. The cleaning team greeted us whenever they walked by. The staff at the pool bar were more than happy to book taxis or restaurants for us. It felt like there was always someone around to assist if needed. 3. Location. It's a 10 minute walk downhill to the nearest supermarket and a little further on to the harbour where there are bars and restaurants. A half hour walk or €10 taxi ride up the hill the other way takes you to the old town which has a lovely square with a selection of authentic Greek style restaurants to choose from and was very much our favourite place to go in the evenings (Taverna Harakas was our absolute favourite). It also isn't far from the airport so not a long transfer. The rooms are basic but comfortable and kept clean. Showers were always warm and we had everything we needed. We opted to pay extra for aircon which worked well to keep the room a pleasant temperature. Couldn't and wouldn't want to fault Dia Apartments. We would definitely stay again if we returned to Crete.

Really loved the place. The staff were great. The apartments inside are a little dated but were perfect for our needs. Perfect location for us too. Out of the way of the busy area which was perfect for us. If I was to go back to Crete and that location I'd definitely go back to these apartments.

Beautiful surroundings & the perfect base for exploring the eastern side of Crete. I spent a week here as a solo trip exploring the history & culture of the island - a nice bit of solitude after a busy period at work. The grounds are impeccably well maintained, reflecting the pride the owners take in this place. I was staying in a 1st floor split level maisonette with charming wooden ceiling & wonderful views across the Mediterranean & the pretty villages of Piskopiano & Koutouloufari perched on the slopes of Mount Harakas (a landmark geological feature illuminated at night & accessible by pathways for the more adventurous walker). The apartments are located between the old town of Hersonissos high up on the hillside and the old port - now a seaside resort (officially called Liménas Chersónissou) which mostly lacks the charm of the hillside villages (but the old harbour is nice for a wander). The modern resort is good for shops & is where you can catch KTEL buses (most are really comfortable coaches) that run half hourly (most days) to Heraklion to the west (c 40 mins if the express service €3.50 single) & Agios Nikolaos to the east (c 45 mins €4 single) which a pretty town surrounded by water on three sides with good beaches. The place is full of archaeology but you have to make the effort to look for it & plan an itinerary. The Bronze Age palace of Malia is just 15 mins by KTEL bus (€2 single ask for stop no 36) and just 400 metres from what I thought to be the best beach in the vicinity with a good taverna, with countryside around you as the area is pregnant with archaeology preventing mass development (thankfully!). Most of my days were spent exploring followed by relaxing by the swimming pool in the late afternoon sun enjoying the serenity of Dia Apartments under palm trees with the only disturbances being the sound of birds & the meow of a friendly black cat popping by to chill under a bush. It really is a charming place if you like to swim, read and relax …followed by an evening meal in one of the many tavernas in the hillside villages. Island life!! The Dia Apartments staff recommended David Vegera (aka David’s) which I found to be the absolute best in the area & made repeat visits. Great staff serving good traditional Cretan food. It is one of the closest tavernas (just 5 or 10 mins walk away in Piskopiano, near to the church (wonderful atmosphere with the bells ringing as you enjoy a glass of something cold). Eating out in Heraklion is also highly recommended- especially Ippokampos at the Venetian port if you like seafood (the octopus is amazing!). I had a great time at Dia Apartments - it really did exceed my expectations. A lot of that is down to the charming & friendly staff that create such a safe and enjoyable environment.