Argiri Apartments & Suites

Argiri Apartments & Suites is an aparthotel built around space and independence rather than formal hotel ceremony. Studios and apartments give you a kitchenette, a fridge, air conditioning and your own balcony or terrace, so you can settle in properly instead of living out of a suitcase for the week.

English is spoken by the hotel team, making arrivals, practical questions and local arrangements straightforward. The atmosphere suits divers who prefer a useful base, a little room to spread out and the freedom to organise the day without a fixed resort timetable.

Daily housekeeping keeps the practical side moving, while the garden and sun terrace give you somewhere to sit when you have had enough of salt, neoprene and complicated plans.

You are in Georgioupolis, Greece, in the small village area of Kavros, also known as Paralia Kourna. The hotel sits by the sea, with the beach around 0.03 miles away. Peristeras Beach is roughly half a mile away, while Georgioupolis Beach is about 2 miles away by road or on foot.

The village does the useful everyday work: shops, a pharmacy, a medical office, public transport, a petrol station, a supermarket, tavernas and cafés are all within a short walk. That matters when you need water, breakfast supplies or something more substantial than the contents of a dive bag.

For a wider outing, Rethymno's Fortezza Castle and Archaeological Museum are around 10 miles away. Chania International Airport is about 30 miles by road, taking around 50 minutes; Heraklion International Airport is about 60 miles away, with a journey of roughly an hour and 27 minutes.

The apartment layout is the main reason to choose this address over a standard hotel room. A studio with twin beds keeps things simple for one or two divers, while an apartment with a separate bedroom gives a couple more breathing space once the day's kit and clothing have taken over the furniture. Balconies and terraces add somewhere to sit outside rather than making the bed your only chair.

For families or small groups, the larger family apartment has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and mountain views. That is a more workable arrangement when several people are getting ready at different speeds, and considerably less likely to produce the usual holiday argument about bathroom access. The larger apartments also give you room to use the kitchenette without turning the whole evening into a balancing exercise.

Every unit has air conditioning, a fridge, a kitchenette, a TV, a private bathroom and either a balcony or terrace. The fridge is useful for cold drinks after a hot return from the coast, while air conditioning gives you a proper chance to cool down and sleep. The property observes quiet hours from midnight to 08:00, and smoking is not allowed.

Breakfast is served as a buffet, giving you a practical start before heading out for the day. The accommodation formula is room only, so the kitchenette and fridge become useful parts of the routine: coffee, fruit, yoghurt or a simple late snack can be handled on your own schedule.

There is no hotel restaurant or bar to build the evening around, but the village supplies the alternatives. Cafés, tavernas and shops are within a short walk, with Babis Taverna around 2.5 miles away on foot and Posto di Caffe roughly 900 feet away by road. You can therefore keep supper local, eat simply in the apartment or make a proper outing of it.

That arrangement will suit you if a fixed dining programme sounds like another timetable to obey. It is less suited to anyone who wants to step straight from the shower into an on-site dinner, so the choice is quite clear.

The beach is the obvious off-duty option, with golden sand, sun loungers and parasols close to the hotel. You can keep the afternoon uncomplicated: swim, sit under an umbrella and let the day become pleasantly unproductive. No elaborate scheduling required.

Back at the property, the sun terrace, garden and outdoor seating provide quieter places to read or cool down. The setting works particularly well for couples who want an easy day between dives, with enough outside space to avoid spending every non-diving hour indoors.

Families have an outdoor play area and a children's playground. A chapel or shrine is also part of the common areas, adding a small local detail rather than another scheduled activity.

Check-in runs from 15:00 to midnight and check-out from midnight to 11:00. You need to show photo identification and a credit card at check-in, and the property asks you to share your expected arrival time in advance. The minimum age for check-in is 18.

Free private parking is available on site, with no reservation needed. WiFi is free throughout the property, and laundry is available for an additional charge. Express check-in and check-out, concierge service and invoice provision are also available when you need the practicalities handled quickly.

Cash is accepted for payment. Quiet hours run from midnight to 08:00, parties and events are not allowed, and the property is non-smoking throughout. Children of any age are welcome, with cots available on request for children aged two and under.