Hotel Aurora

We have just returned from a week’s stay at Hotel Aurora in Spinalonga, where the immaculate surroundings, thoughtful design and warm service created a genuinely relaxing experience. The hotel stands beside a sandy beach, and the room rate includes the use of a private beach umbrella and sun loungers. It has recently celebrated 70 years in business and is understandably proud of its long record of service. Every member of staff was helpful and contributed to the hotel’s welcoming, family atmosphere. We were particularly impressed by the high design standards and carefully considered features throughout the property. Breakfast was tasty, and although the hotel does not serve evening meals, there is a good selection of nearby restaurants. We could only assume that its three-star rating reflects the absence of a swimming pool. For us, that was completely unimportant: the warm, clean sea was immediately beside the hotel, with miles of sandy beach to enjoy. In our view, Hotel Aurora deserves a much higher rating, and we left already wanting to return to this clearly cherished holiday destination.

The hair dryer was too fierce, and could have been adjustable. Otherwise, the hotel was excellent.

Excellent customer service

I liked everything

Loved the food choices at breakfast and eating on the Terrace. Lunch menu to be recommended too. The hotel is in a brilliant location with a few steps onto their private beach. Cute bar for beach service. Fantastic room with balcony view to the sea. Friendly staff. Beautiful decor and furnishings. You can tell the family are proud the surroundings.

Nothing! …. other than we should have stayed longer!

Beautiful scenery it was truly breathtaking.

They do not have a taxi service at the train station. My husband and I did not know that we needed to contact the hotel for a shuttle to get to and from the hotel, as it’s a 7-mile drive via car. We were practically stranded at the train station trying to figure out what to do which really freaked me out. I know this is a tourist destination for many Italians, so perhaps they don’t attract many people from other countries. However, it was really scary, and we almost decided to take another train back to Rome. It really ruined the entire trip, and we ended up coming back early. The only other thing is the flies on the beach not the hotel's fault but almost impossible to lie out and enjoy the ocean.