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Istron Bay Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Istron Bay Hotel sits right on the waterfront, offering an idyllic retreat with a private beach and complimentary breakfast buffet. Guests can enjoy beachfront dining, relax at one of two poolside bars with sun loungers, or attend evening concerts under the stars.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, Sea View | Minibar, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Room, Sea View | Minibar, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Superior Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Bungalow, Sea View | Minibar, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Bungalow, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | Minibar, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Sea View | Minibar, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Single Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 15 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

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Istron, Lasithi, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 72100

What's nearby

  • Agios Panteleímonas - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Golden Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Voulisma Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Karavostasi Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Istro Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Macrame By Voulisma - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Smile Café - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Club Restaurant Daios Cove - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mama Lukia & Lojeta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blue Marine Resort & Spa Panorama Bar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Istron Bay Hotel

Luxury hotel on the waterfront
Consider a stay at Istron Bay Hotel and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar and a poolside bar. With a private beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a massage and a facial at Aegeos Spa, the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and Mediterranean cuisine. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as concerts and live shows and a terrace.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, 1 meeting room and tour/ticket information
Room features
All 143 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as safes and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, free infant beds and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Belvedere
  • Delfini
  • Finikas
  • Meltemi
  • Votsala

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1980
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property has a live entertainment venue onsite. Guests should expect a high level of noise until 2 AM.
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 90 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 15 per week

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hotel Istron Bay
Istron Bay Hotel
Istron Bay Hotel Crete
Istron Bay Hotel Agios Nikolaos
Istron Bay Agios Nikolaos
Istron Bay
Istron Bay Hotel Hotel
Istron Bay Hotel Agios Nikolaos
Istron Bay Hotel Hotel Agios Nikolaos

Frequently asked questions

Does Istron Bay Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Istron Bay Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Istron Bay Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Istron Bay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Istron Bay Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Istron Bay Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Istron Bay Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Agios Nikolaos hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Agios Panteleímonas, Golden Beach and Voulisma Beach. Karavostasi Beach is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

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Istron Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nikoletta

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and clean beach, but the hotel building was outdated. The air conditioner dripped all night, and the noise from the neighbouring room via internal door was unbearable. It ruined my sleep quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our Holiday in this Hotel. You have a fantastic view over the whole(!) bay. Also the Beach is wonderful🤩. Clear Water and Sand. The bay is reserved for hotel guests. The Hotel and the Rooms are not so modern, more greek Standard. But we had all we needed. We also enjoyed the Kids Pool with our 2 years old son☺️. But there aren‘t more opportunities for children😕. There were 2 Restaurants, one of them Buffet with traditional Greek Food, and the other one at the Beach with a la carte Food. We were allowed to eat there 2 times in our Holiday there. There werd some ants on the floor in the Buffet Restaurant. The hotel Service and personal was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the welcoming staff, the remote location, the overall relaxing atmosphere
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Zanoni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bella Vacanza

Struttura esternamente un po' datata ma camera bella e pulita Fantastica la posizione, ambiente tranquillo e discreto. molto gentile lo staff, molto bene la pulizia
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Juliette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ça va

Hotel tres beau, personnel sympathique mais chambre qui laisse à desirer. Elle ne vaut pas son prix.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Antonios

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a budget friendly hotel with a great sea view for couples and families. A minor issue is that the hotel was a little outdated and needed some minor aesthetic repairs but the staff was friendly and eager to help. It is a multi level hotel with amazing views of the sea and mountains from any level with lounge, bar and resto areas. Access to the immense pool and private beach were easy with showers and w/c close by and lounge chairs with umbrellas. The complimentary breakfast was delicious and with variety, surprisingly. We booked the standard sea view room which was spacious with extra beds and seating. We were on the fourth floor centred over the pool and straight sea view…stunning! Two issues that irked me was the wifi connection not working while in our room but good connection while sitting on our balcony and the mosquito plug repellent necessary for the room. I have to say that it was very unfortunate that Covid rules had to be applied and there was no music and activities which I believe would have impacted my opinion for a better review …safe travels!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located in a picturesque cove with a beautiful pool and private beach and nicely manicured grounds...the hotel staff was incredibly polite and accommodating and the evening bartender was hilarious...we would highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cet établissement mériterait de mieux se valoriser sur les photos. En effet, nous avons été très agréablement surpris. Nous craignions un peu d'être dans une ambiance années 70. En réalité, les chambres sont spacieuses et très agréables. Les lits sont confortables. Deux bémols pour les chambres. 1/ les salles de bain sont vieillottes, exiguës et sombres. Un rénovation fera du bien. 2/ la connexion Wi-fi n'est absolument accessible dans les chambres. Autre point positif de l'établissement : sa conception des espaces, avec une restauration donnant directement sur terrasse en accès direct à la plage. La crique est privatisée par l’hôtel. Ceci est très agréable. En outre, l'espace piscine est très bien et adapté pour les enfants. Enfin, le personnel est adorable et s'efforce de parler anglais, français et probablement d'autres langues. Enfin, dernier point d'amélioration : la durée pour être servis à table. Visiblement, cela coince des cuisines... Globalement très satisfaits et nous recommandons.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

franck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

could be a fantastic place

we stayed 3 nights at the resort,fantastic location,the biggest pool I have ever seen,beautiful private beach, what else could we ask for? the problem is the resort is old and is in need of fixing. When we arrived we were assigned a room,the a/c did not work,we were changed to a better room(upgrade) and the toilet did not work.We were upgraded to another room(a suite) this was great but there was a water leak in the bathroom,we put a towel on the floor and it was OK.This shows that the place badly need fixing. The staff is great and helpful,the restaurant on premise is good .It could be one of the best resort in Crete if only....
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

jean-luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Situation de cet hôtel exceptionnelle

Excellent séjour Très bonne situation Copieux dîner Personnel excessivement aimable Que du positif !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Philippe

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ça aurait pu être bien

Ça aurait pu être super... À chaque fois, il manque un petit truc pour que ça soit bien... Les lits sont grands mais inconfortables. Y a du WiFi mais ça porte pas. La plage est jolie mais sale. La salle de bain est microscopique obligé de s'asseoir en biais sur les toilettes dont la chasse d'eau ne fonctionne vraiment pas :juste un filet d'eau qui descend et ne remplit pas sa fonction.... Obligé d'aller aux toilettes communes et pas toujours nickel... Bref, sympa mais ça aurait pu être super. Heureusement, le personnel est vraiment gentil, ça a sauvé les meubles
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Pénélope, 54

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Hôtel très calme en hors saison

Le cadre splendide où se situe l'hôtel aide à faire oublier le peu de prestations offertes pendant les vacances de Toussaint. les resto et bar de plage sont fermés; les seules animations proposées sur une semaine ont été 4 cours de yoga, trois soirées bingo et une soirée piano bar. impossible de ne pas mentionner la demi pension qui n'offre même pas d'eau au petit déjeuner et au dîner! de plus très peu de variété et des plats cuisinés qui vous font retourner à vos années d'études tant cela fait penser aux cantines scolaires. quel dommage!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel bien placé pour visiter avec voiture, belles vues sur la mer. Hotel un peu vieillissant mais rapport qualité/prix intéressant (séjour en octobre).

6/10 Okay

rico, M

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bon emplacement de l'hôtel avec Vue magnifique

Chambre au confort très vétuste.le ménage de la chambre se résume à la réfection des lits et au changement des serviettes de bain .

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Das Hotel ist von der Lage her einfach klasse, alle Zimmer mit Meerblick, kurzer Weg zum Strand, der schön in einer Bucht gelegen ist. Sehr hilfsbereites, freundliches Personal, schon bei der Anreise wurde sich sehr viel Zeit genommen beim Check In, spricht sehr gut deutsch und englisch also Verständigung ohne Probleme. Das Zimmer sehr geräumig mit eigenem Balkon, schöne Aussicht aufs Meer. Das Essen ist ausgezeichnet, morgens grosses Frühstücksbufet, abends wechselnde Gerichte entweder Bufet oder 4-Gänge-Menü im Restaurant, abwechslungsreich jeden Abend ein anderes Menü, auch für Vegetarier geeignet. Sehr vielseitiges Freizeitangebot, Mietwagen werden angeboten, Tagesausflüge, Animationen wie Griechisch-Tanz- oder Sprachkurs z.B. Es wird sich wirklich ausreichend um die Gäste gekümmert.

6/10 Okay

Gaël, Echirolles

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Globalement bien

Séjour en famille d'1 semaine, l’hôtel a l'avantage d'être dans une baie quasi privative. Mais être dans une baie est aussi un désavantage dans la mesure ou dès qu'il y a du vent, les saletés s'accumulent sur le bord de l'eau (du plastique essentiellement...), mais autrement, la plage de galet est plutôt bien, on peut aller faire du masque et tubas assez facilement, voir des crabes, des poissons, des sèches même... Le personnel des restaurants est souriant et accueillant, l'équipe d'animation bien qu'assez réduite est disponible et sympathique, les quelques animations proposées (Yoga, Stretching, Pilate, Beach Volley...) sont variées et divertissantes... Dernier point négatif, l'eau de la piscine est sale en fin de semaine (mais nickel le lundi matin), peut-être voir à faire un nettoyage plus fréquent ? Autrement, c'est un hotel plutôt pas mal, la nourriture est variée et offre du choix, mais rien d'exceptionnel non plus

6/10 Okay

Thorsten, Niedersachsen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Super Lage, leider mit einigen Mängeln

Wir hatten All inklusive gebucht. Dieses kann ich nicht empfehlen. Lediglich eine kleine Auswahl an einheimischen Getränken und wenn man will, Mittag (sehr übersichtlich) im Hauptrestaurant sind darin enthalten. Ach ja, es sind am Nachmittag noch kleine Snacks ( Topfkuchen & Kekse) dabei. Das Essen Frühstück und Abendessen sind nicht einem 4 Sterne Hotel entsprechend. Wer nicht kommt zur rechten Zeit... , Sitzmöbel im Restaurant alle duchgesessen und alt. Die Bucht ist sehr schön, leider wird teilweise viel Müll (Plastik) angespült. Dieser Müll wird leider nur selten ( bei unserem Aufenthalt) nach 3 Tagen durch Hotelpersonal beseitigt. Der Gang ins Wasser ist über sehr viele Steine. Badeschuhe sind zu empfehlen. Alles in allem ein Hotel was eine sehr gute Lage hat, in die Jahre gekommen ist (Sitzmöbeln und Tische sollten mal erneuert werden), wenn ich diese Hotel mit anderen Hotels vergleiche passt hier das Preis Leistungsverhältnis nicht.

8/10 Good

Lindy, London

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Go for the view and forgive the grande lady's age

All as other reviewers say: rooms are dated but clean, view is spectacular. Hotel grounds very pleasant, staff at check-in excellent, barman at beach bar not so good. Hotel is making an effort with decor in dining rooms to make up for aged condition of the property. I enjoyed my stay and would go again.

10/10 Excellent

Surinder, London UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location with its own beach

Beautiful stay excellent location, its own beach and view from are very pleasing. Staff are very helpful especially receptionist Bianca de Klien who even check in our return flight printing our boarding passes, Food needs improvement Breackfast is very basic, also needs some refurbershing. Over all very good stay. Surinder Shani

8/10 Good

Thomas, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Décrié parfois mais plutôt content

Bon séjour.endroit calme et vue imprenable.un vrai plus en crête .crique eau clair et poissons qqs déchets parfois.piscine salée

2/10 Terrible

poor and stinck

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rooms in a bad shape. Elektrisity problems.

Very poor conditions. We complaind and switch rooms 3 times untill we find a clean one with no bad smell cacroches and a working ac. Payed half the price after complaing to the meneger.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Good location

This hotel must have been very lovely in its prime. Unfortunately it is in dire need of updating. The beds and furniture are very dated. The location however is fantastic and they have a beautiful beach and swimming pool on the property. The breakfast included was really good with a big selection.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Wohlfühlen und Entpannen im Istron Bay Hotel

Vielen Dank! Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt auf der schönen Insel Kreta.

10/10 Excellent

Risto, Rusko

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kauniit näköalat

Hieno paikka aivan rannalla. Hyvät huoneet, hyvä ruoka ja ystävällinen henkilöstö

4/10 Poor

Thierry, Paris

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extérieur superbe, mais intérieur à rénover

Très bel aspect extérieur d'un blanc lumineux, belle vue sur la mer et Agios Nikolaos. Mais les chambres sont d'un autre temps (années 60-70) et ont besoin d'être rénovées depuis longtemps : - mini-frigo rouillé et hors service, - carrelages descellés, - sèche cheveu hors service, - téléviseur à tube (je n'ai pas osé vérifier s'il fonctionnait), - literie très molle Heureusement, nous n'y sommes restés qu'une nuit.