This is a very good quality hotel, with a high level of services, at a good spot near all places of interest. (07/08 EP). A/C is extra payment of 6 euros per day, and Safe Box is 3 euros per day.

Venus Melena is ideally located in the high street of Limenas Hersonissou, close to the seafront, the shopping area, the bars and clubs of this famous Cretan town.

The rooms are medium sized, and tastefully furnished with wooden, traditional style furniture. They are fully air conditioned and have satellite tv and fridge as standard. Most of them come with balconies, overlooking the busy high street, the side streets or the hotel's pool on the inside of the building.

The hotel is a 4 storey ochre and white building. Although modern in construction, some classical elements are evident such as the beams of the balconies, the facade arches and the marble floors. There is a pleasant cafe outside, frequented by guests and locals alike.

The mezzanine restaurant is small but cozy, in bright colours and contemporary furniture. The hotel prides itself of their delicious home-style cuisine.

The interior is medium to large sized, with a very comfortable bar and lounge area, adorned with marble and clay statues and decorative plants. There's a grand piano in a corner for those occasional recital evenings during summertime.