The Coriva Beach hotel is a delight. Everywhere you look, the property is beautifully maintained, everything is just aesthetically pleasing, the staff is warm and friendly. The hotel is not opulently luxurious or overdone. It's a family owned place: three brothers took over the management of the place from their Dad. So, it doesn't have that Hiltony-Marriot-like corporate feel to it. Instead, Covina is homey, relaxing and comfortable. Breakfast options here are varied and delicious, with tables that look over the sea, or tables that are in a cozy dining room. Every room has an outside seating area with table and chairs; lounge chairs surround the pool. There's a restaurant on site -- right on the beach, and a taverna right next door -- so there's no need to head the 5 ½ miles into town, or to find other taverna's close by. Several limited mini-marts are walking distance from the hotel. WiFi was strong. Rooms were spotless and the bathroom rainshower was relaxing. Overall, Covina was simply delightful -- and it did not cost a fortune to stay there. If you are headed to the Ierapetra vicinity AND YOU HAVE A CAR, you'll be completely pleased by this lovely, relaxing, laid back and, frankly, beautiful mid-sized hotel.
