Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience

My wife and I are seasoned Greek travellers and our two weeks in Koutouloufari was our third stay on the island of Crete.

Villa Diktynna uses the classic Greek formula of multi level accommodation surrounding it's pool and snack bar. Situated on the outskirts of Koutouloufari village, Diktynna makes the most of it's elevated position offering stunning views of the Cretan coastline from many of it's rooms although a few of the lower level rooms have a view of the pool and it's surroundings (also a very pretty view).

Our room (B6) had been recently renovated as have most, if not all of the others.
The room was bright and spacious with a new kitchenette, Island table with seating, dressing table area with built in drawers, cupboards and having rail.
Also there's also a new air-con unit (€7 per day), hair dryer, clothes iron and safe.

The outside balcony area had a table and two chairs and was spacious enough to sit and watch the world go by with a cool drink before heading out, there was also a handy fold out clothes drier.

The shower room also benefits from new sanitary ware with cupboard space for nik-naks and plenty of hooks for towels (can't stand a floor sodden towel). The shower itself was very powerful with changeable head settings and was never short of hot water during our entire stay.

The room was cleaned every other day to high standard by a very friendly lady who would leave replacement towels and additional toilet rolls.

The chlorine pool is cleaned religiously every evening and shuts at 7pm.
The sunbathing area is larger than we expected with plenty of beds in a reserve pile if required, although they were not needed during our stay...even when the apartments were full to capacity.
There's also a brand new communal toilet/shower block that's been recently added downstairs from the pool area.

Everything at Dyktynna happens under the watchful eye of Vangelis.
His Saharan dry sense of humour and gruff Greek exterior are all a bluff.
There are many reasons that so many people return here, but I would imagine that as a reason.. Vangelis would be up there.
Due to a delayed flight and an absent connection, we didn't arrive at our accommodation until nearly 2am.
Vangelis showed us to our room and although the bar was empty and all but shut he offered us food and drink, going out of his way make two weary travellers feel welcome.
Throughout our stay Vangelis went above and beyond, from booking taxis and restaurants to arranging car hire and keeping our room on due to a late departure time.
Nothing was too much for him, a true Greek gentleman.

Staying at Villa Diktynna have left us with some of our fondest memories of Greece.
And although we tend not to return to the same place..(after all, there are so many other places to try)..we may make an exception with this place!

Thank you Villa Dyktynna,
Thank you Vangelis..File mou!
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First time staying at villa Dyktynna and myself and my husband were not disappointed. Anna and Vangellis were really wonderful checking us in really efficiently and escorting us to our room. Room was really lovely modern, clean everything you need for a holiday was there. The location was excellent near to all amenities wehad a fantastic holiday and will definitely book again and highly reccomend.

Having visited Koutouloufari many times this was our first stay at Villa Diktynna, we were not disappointed. First impressions came with an efficient welcome at reception followed by a walk through the lovely clean floral filled pool area with plenty of sun beds & umbrellas which looked great, our two bedroom apartment was clean, modern & perfectly sized for us, the balcony wrapped around two sides of the apartment giving pool & sea views along with a lovely breeze on a hot day.
Throughout our stay the pool was never over crowded (spare beds if needed) & the pool bar was great, some may say the selection is not the biggest, however if you enjoy a lovely fresh salad you can’t go wrong!
Apartment was cleaned everyday with towels changed 3 times & being twice in a one week stay.
We will definitely be returning, we couldn’t fault our stay.

Great location ! Best place. Very clean.

Cannot wait to return
Fabulous quiet spotless apartment's

Fantastic place to stay, spotlessly clean, staff very helpful and in a great location near the centre of the village

Great stay at the Villa Diktynna, excellent location lovely pool area and bar, close to supermarket and the centre of Koutourlafari.
Anna & Vangelis great hosts looking forward to our next holiday with them

It's only day one and it's a bit cloudy but Diktynna is perfectly situated to enjoy the tavernas and shops in Koutoulafari village. It's quiet and laid back which is exactly what I was looking for. The pool at the villa is filled with bougainvillea. Which never fails to cheer me up. The room is really modern and spacious. The kitchen could do with a few more utensils but it's a nice space.

Lovely villa. Highly recommended this place. Pool a little small and can get crowded but everything else good.