Everything just the perfect spot with truly lovely staff fantastic location lovely room and great food.

Only one slight let down was the breakfast. Not sure if it was a Greek thing but all the buffet items ( Bacon, potatoes, sausage beans etc) were all cold! Held in cast iron pots on a hot plate but with no lid and air conditioning. Was a lovely spread and the omelette station.was great as was all the continental selection so not the end of the world as plenty of choice . But just seemed a shame as everything else was perfect. As I say may be a Greek thing as everyone else seemed to tuck in to the cold bits with no issue but not my cup of tea 😀

We reached the hotel much before its designated check-in time but, they accommodated us without any fuss. Our room was ready in two hours. Breakfast was good. Variety of dishes and food to choose from. After lunch in the restaurant waiters brought free desserts and national alcohol. Room was cozy and clean, housekeeping was daily. Great location of the hotel with its own access to the sea. Friendly staff and courteous service.

Our room was located near the entrance to the restaurant so there was no privacy. The noise from the restaurant after 10pm was also disturbing.

One of the best hotels I've ever stayed. We had a huge room with huge balcony and amazing sea and mountains view. The beach was right there, with comfy sun beds, the breakfast, the restaurant and bar services were exceptional. The staff was super nice and helpful with anything we asked. I just want to be back every summer!

On the weekend all sunbeds were taken by guests of the restaurant since they are not reserved for those who are staying in the hotel. We ended up walking to the hotel nearby renting sunbeds there.

I have had room `Deluxe Suite with Sea View` with breakfast and dinner included. The room was very comfortable and view from it was just perfect. For breakfast you can choose something already prepared in the main hall or order outside omelette and pancakes. For dinner you can select something from menu (starter and main course) including dessert and salad - this menu is different every day. The food was very delicious and I even had a lunch there. My room was cleaned and also bedclothes were changed every day. They will not do that only if you do not provide access to your room (for example you will stay in your room during cleaning which is usually from the morning till about 3pm, but I am not sure about exact time). What I appreciated that you are able to order any meal from their restaurant menu to your room.

Sun loungers and beach chairs are provided in front of hotel, but since anybody outside of this hotel can come to use them (I think for some price), I would recommend to book them till 9am on Sunday, since later everything will be occupied. But this issue was occurred just once on Sunday and The staff was able to solve it by providing us additional beach chairs, thank you for that :). Usually, there are a lot of free beach chairs on other days during the week

The staff is incredible! We were greeted outside by the chef when we arrived. We were given a tour. Made sure we were happy with our room. The included breakfast (we paid for the upgrade when we booked) was amazing. Highly recommend it. The restaurant attached to the hotel was also great! Included beach loungers, bed, and bean bags for guests. Beach was right there! Not far off the highway. It's a really spectacular family beach hotel.

Wished there was a safe in the room, but you can rent one for an extra fee. The beach view was obstructed by the restaurant. And everyone in the restaurant could see us, so we had to keep our blinds shut. But it was nice to listen to the waves.

The hotel is great and looks very nice. The garden is really beautiful and a nice place to spend your evening with a drink. The beach is very close and windy, I understood that this one is perfect for windsurfing, but you have to take lessons for 2-3 weeks before you can go. The waves were pretty big, because of the wind I guess. And we also liked a lot the food from the restaurant, compliments to the chef. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The room was more than perfect for the stay. We enjoyed our days here, it was very relaxing.

Just some suggestions that I think will improve the experience. The first one would be an umbrella or something that can keep the sun away from the balcony because at some point it was very hot. The other one would be a shower stand for when you do not want to wash your hair, I think it would be a really good idea.

The location of the hotel is excellent, facing a beautiful view of the sea and within a mere 5m of the beach. The rooms leave nothing to be desired - they are decently spacious, the bed is quite large and comfortable, the bathroom is well-equipped, there is a private balcony with each room, and very importantly, the TV is not in an awkward spot compared to the bed. The staff has been outstandingly welcoming at all times, provided great service and both the food and the cocktails are amazing.

There really isn't a single negative that I can highlight. Occasionally, service at the beach bar felt somewhat slow but that is by far the only thing I could even begin to complain about.

Fabulous spot for people who want to relax. Excellent staff and exceptional Dimitri Mokka (I hope I am spelling it right). Everyone made us feel incredible, food was lovely, Cretan wine was brilliant. We had a suite number 11 with jacuzzi, only a stone throw to the restaurants and well equipped beach. We would highly recommend this place and will come back for sure.

The rooms, beach and view from the baöcony are reall nice. Also, it is close to Heraklion, the airport and the vineyards. The staff was very friendly and breakfast was good. Perfect for a few relaxing days with lots of beach time.

Unfortunately, the hotel is also close to an old power plant which doesn't look too nice but it is not a big problemand apparently should be closed down in the next years.

We had an absolutely amazing time at Yianna Caravel and I do hope we will come back one day. Everything about the stay was great! The hotel is away from any main roads so the area is peaceful and it's not too crowded. Heraklion might be a bit too far for a walk, but you can easily reach the city center by catching a bus at a nearby bust stop. The general ambience of the place is really cool - you don't feel like a tourist there and you immediately feel like you belong. It's very homely. I'm really glad we chose a room with a sea view, it was well worth it - I revelled in the view and spent each evening on the balcony. The food & drinks at the hotel restaurant were delicious. The menu was rather extensive, we never left disappointed after a meal and we didn't feel the need to eat anywhere else. On top of that it's situated right on the beach! The restaurant must be quite popular in the neighborhood as there were locals coming in to spend the evenings together with their families - another reason why this place feels truly authentic. The staff was always very kind, communicative and responsive. I'm a comfort-seeking person and all my hopes and expectations of that nature were met. Definitely high value for money! I would say Yianna Caravel is perfect if you're looking for a place that's quaint and comfortable at the same time - you can't get that in a chain hotel in a city center.

I wish the bathroom was a bit bigger. Also, I couldn't really close it, there was a sort of a revolving door made from an opaque glass - not my personal preference. But it's just me nitpicking here!