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During our week-long stay at Creta Maris, we had a positive experience and are looking forward to returning. It's evident that the staff at Creta Maris are dedicated to maintaining high standards throughout the resort

Absolutely great resort! Great food and service The rooms are super clean; all area’s are clean and well maintained. The pools are awesome and never have to be afraid you can’t get a spot

I honestly have to say the best all-inclusive resort I have been to

A big compliment for also thinking of early departures and late arrivals – full meal options are available from 6 AM until midnight. The bars are excellent, the cocktails are high-quality and well-prepared

Also went for a message as well and also there the service is real good and would like to thank Thanos for the calming and relaxation message

The hotel, the staff especially deserve a big 5 star 🌟 review. Hospitality best we've had - ever. Combination of local mentality and hotel DNA made the trip incredible. The parts that need to be improved

There was a good selection of food and everything tasted great. Dining experience was top notch. The beach is a combo of sand and pebbles. Unfortunately there are also bigger rocks

The main restaurant as well as the Italian restaurant serve good food with a nice assortment

The hotel is a bit dated in some parts (like the ancient elevators) but the staff does a great job too keep it up. Aircon worked great and it was silent. It was a bit small for 3 but serviceable

If you are sun worshipers, then this is the place. About 20 minutes by bus to town. Food very good and grounds lovely. The beach is stoney so need shoes to walk into the sea. A few activities but not much else to do

ARB is a great family beach featuring a lot of great amenities. It has a sweet children’s club. From 1-3 there is a small daily fee, then from 4 and up, it is free

The only thing I didn't like is that even with Ultra all inclusive you had to scan the QR code and check the menu to make sure what you order is included. They should really separate paid and included stuff completely

The rooms are spread on the hillside, so you walk a while from the main building to the room

Unfortunately, there are too many flaws. It definitely needs some remodeling, and the hotel has a lot of flaws in general. The food was okay, but I think more fish and Greek cuisine in general should be offered

The beach has plenty of sunbeds and a bar, and the beach restaurant serves good food. We would definitely stay at this hotel again

If it had a rating of 1000 I would give it to the staff. Cretan hospitality at its best!

We have a beautiful room looking out to the sea. Our room is lovely and spacious, and the food and service by all the staff is really good

It was the best decision for a holiday at this hotel

Gorgeous setting and grounds, staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The food is varied and all good quality, something for everyone. Unfortunately the shower in the room is very disappointing

Food was plentiful with a very good choice of dishes. Dinning room could feel a little overcrowded and canteen like at times. In all a good four star hotel complex

What an amazing stay for 7days. Staff very helpful and friendly. Choice of food was fantastic catering for all tastes. Download the Hotel app to get map and information where pools, bars etc

If you want to visit local towns etc prepare to travel for long periods time. Hotel offers all you need to have a relaxing, stress free holiday. Views amazing where ever you put your sunbed

Main pool can feel busy, but does have activities going on through the day. So we went to the Phaethon bar with pool. Which was quieter but still busy. Great if you sporty lots to do too

we had our Honeymoon in this hotel and happened to have my wife's birthday. The hotel manager sent us a birthday cake and bubble wine as gifts

The splash park is really good, I’m not sure why it doesn’t open until 11am though. The bars are great and lovely sitting areas too. We went to afew of the entertainment nights. The Acrobats night was our favourite

It’s was you expect from an all inclusive holiday. Same with the drinks! I bought coke from the shop as there’s wasn’t the best! FYI I didn’t see nuggets once in my whole stay. The restaurant is absolutely crazy

There only ever seemed to be 10-15 out each time where there’s 100s of plates so I found myself asking for one or waiting for a restock. The hotel definitely needs more out available. Staff are friendly and polite

Pizza, Gyros and Burgers were delicious! The only annoying thing is when people jump in instead of queuing like everyone else but this isn’t the hotels fault. We stopped in a family room which was big and clean

It’s busy and LOUD and all the noise from the chairs is frustrating! They could do with putting pads on them to avoid all the squeaking. The thing that annoyed me the most was the BOWLS

You can’t get anymore water for free and will have to pay however, I took stainless steel bottles with me and was able to fill these up from different places throughout the day

Beach, city near by. Variety, good, nice people Bed is little bit soft, clean Some public sanitary not very clean Nice helpfull

A cool place with excellent vibes, music and attractions for the entire family. The service is awesome in the beach bars

Very big verity of food and beverages served along to day, presented on the dining halls with explanations. Great 'Kids food' corner with everything kids love. Very pleasant stuff on dining halls

We got some snacks from different bars by the pools and they were good also. The wok-bar was a nice and different thing, really enjoyed it. Beach is quite small but it was still nice

I must write specifically the cheff Giorgos Skoulikaris and su cheff Manouiswho assisted us greatly with Gluten free dishes for our kid

The food was generally varied and tasty – we especially enjoyed the Cretan restaurant, which was excellent. The only slight disappointment was the Asian restaurant, which did not meet our expectations

"Lyttos Beach is an absolute gem! The crystal-clear waters and powdery sand make it a perfect spot to relax and soak up the sun. The scenic views are breathtaking, and the beach is well-organized with amenities nearby

Whether you're looking to swim, sunbathe, or try your hand at water sports, Lyttos Beach has something for everyone. The atmosphere is calm and serene, making it an ideal destination for families and couples alike

It should be the best hotel in the east of the island. There are more than a dozen tennis courts. Friends who like tennis highly recommend this place

Awesome place Fantastisk hotell. It was like staying in a little village, they had everything inside the perimeter. shops, outdoor activities, playgrounds pools for the kids. Beautiful view to the sunset/sunrise

Fantastic facilities and great options for all ages. Food quality is fantastic and the main restaurant has themed nights to keep it varied. Most of the food is also cooked fresh in open kitchens which is great

Staff were great although the bar staff were always stretched resulting in long queues. Water park area is fantastic. The option of an indoor pool in low season also great if the weather is not great

The buffet options at all the restaurants are excellent. The appetizers and main courses are always well-prepared and there’s something for everyone. However, for the desserts, only a few really stood out

On a practical note, we had to visit the nearby hospital during our stay and the staff there were excellent. We felt very secure and the doctors were professional and attentive

The variety of food for kids is fantastic, although I wish they had boiled vegetables in the buffet options (like in all the other restaurants). The staff is wonderful, always friendly and accommodating to families

Thank you Pilot Beach Resort for giving us amazing family memories! We came here twice during a time when we desperately needed rest and fun with our little ones and both visits exceeded our expectations!

The kid’s corner restaurant is great, it is open during the day until 5PM. In 2023, we noticed it was a bit dirty but they’ve made more efforts in 2024 to keep it clean

Almost every night, there are 2 to 4 events or shows, all worth attending. Our kids especially enjoyed the mini-disco and magician shows

The mirabello beach hotel and village is one of the best hotel I ever went to. The location is unique in its own way, and the staff treats your as their own family which make you feel like home

Best resort on Crete!We fall in love with it!Family friendly even with infant!Very friendly staff!Beautiful beach and nature around!Best food!Deffenetly we are going back there someday!

Immaculately clean and very attentive staff. I found the grounds noisy at Night and the buffet area very small I think the staff and cleanliness of this hotel is what makes it so good

An excellent hotel with great food and food location. Small private beach, very safe safe. Friendly helpful staff.

Not a 5 star hotel but a good 4 star

Hotel is fantastic all staff very welcoming and friendly, food is outstanding not had a bad meal yet. Will definitely come back

Amazing service in spa . i had a very good massage from Chrysa !! she was very gentle and professional!! Really i recommend!! Thank you 🙏🙏

We had a pleasant stay in a generously designed resort right on the coast. We appreciated the beautiful beach, which was never crowded, plenty of sun loungers and parasols, and the beautiful large swimming pools.

I did a treatment with the therapist Marina and she was fantastic! She was professional and caring and I will recommend her It was a very pleasant time in Aegeo spas in Kalimera Kriti with Marina

Great Spa. Kalliopi‘s Massage was just Perfect, so relaxing and peaceful. Highly recommended! ASK for Kalliopi! The whole Team is very nice and welcoming! Thank you for the lovely experience!

The cretan massage with my therapist Chrysa was excellent! Thank you very much. I can fully recomend it to everyone. Chrysa was very friendly, professional and polite.

Chrysa had a wonderful sense of touch and knew the areas that needed the most attention in my treatment. The location is everything with Kalimera Kriti and if we could we would stay here for a month at a time

The hotel staff is genuinely exceptional. The only issue I encountered was the absence of a quick dial option on the phone for direct access to the hotel's reception or service

An amazing performance suitable for the whole family. I highly recommend Alice in Wonderland - it was absolutely magical from start to finish

You can access the sister hotel Lyttos beach and use their facilities such as the Olympic pool, waterpark, lyttopia, and see the entertainment each night (quizzes, bingo, performances & DJ nights) so there was plenty to do

Nikos gym is a very nice coach, he takes time for his clients and he has a very decent and good knowledge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lyttos mare is such a beautiful hotel - the staff were so attentive and couldn’t fault the food, the cleanliness & facilities! Plus the hotels steak and Asian restaurants were stunning but had to be booked during the week

We stayed at Lyttos Mare with two teenagers for a week in August 2025 in a two bedroom room with an individual pool. We have stayed in many five star hotels over the years, and this is at the top of the list so far

I loved this resort! I recommend the all exclusive pack if you want to have a good stay! The kids loved the water park everything was fantastic! Especially the food!!!!! I really recommend this resort it has THE BEST view etc

It was my first time staying in an all-inclusive hotel. The hotel was modern and well decorated. The service was excellent and the food was delicious

Really nice hotel with plenty of good facilities and a great layout. The pool is enormous and well lit so it really stands out at night and the private beach is a lovely touch. The food does let it down though

The restaurant was open at almost any time and there were basically no restrictions. The kids loved the water slide. Although it was not big, there were not many people and they could enjoy it

Unfortunately, the temperature was relatively low in early May and there was a strong wind. Although the outdoor swimming pool was beautiful, it was not very swimmable

The buffet can become quite tiresome and repetitive and the food quality is certainly not the best

The reception staff and guest manager took excellent care of us, making our stay truly special. I want to take a moment to personally thank the guest manager for making my birthday unforgettable

The kids had a blast playing in the children's area and using the slides. Excellent adventures all day long

In fact since we last came a couple of years ago there has been a change to what was already an excellent holiday experience by way of a renovation to rooms, services and eating and drinking places

We have been coming here regularly since 2004. This place is excellent, great friendly and helpful staff, great selection of food with various spacious areas for dining

Entertainment is top-notch! My favourite experience is the genuine and helpful staff that strive to make Atlantica Ocean Beach Resort awesome in every way!

The new Greek restaurant was superb, the food was amazing in a great atmosphere. If you haven’t tried here I can highly recommend it, brilliant!

The variety of food options was simply incredible—there was so much to choose from that we were spoiled for choice! From an abundance of healthy dishes to excellent vegetarian options, every meal was a delight

Best resort I’ve stayed at in years. Great food, pool and private beach. The room was immaculate and the staff was friendly and helpful.

Our experience at this hotel was nothing short of exceptional! Having enjoyed several all-inclusive holidays in the past, we can confidently say this one stands out as the best by far

We couldn’t check in until an hour after check-in time which was slightly inconvenient; looking back, it would’ve been helpful to unwind somewhere on the property and get a text when our room was ready

We did get upgraded to a suite with a swim-up pool attached to our terrace, which was lovely. This was a nice place to bring our toddler. It felt family-friendly but sophisticated, too

The restaurants had a wide variety of food to choose from, and there was entertainment on every night we were there. Definitely a hotel to stay at during a visit to Heraklion

Our children took advantage of the interactive games that were organized almost every day. The food was good and the service impeccable

The service everywhere was courteous and friendly (cleaning, maintenance, reception staff and restaurant staff). We had an excellent service experience at the food and dining service through our stay

But what stood out most, were the staff! At breakfast, Maria and Sofia would always greet us with a warm smile and such genuine hospitality - they truly started our day off right! For lunch, we were served by Evalina and Aida - who were so incredibly kind, helpful, and generous to us and our little boys

The complex is large and feels like a picturesque village and is pleasant to walk around in between variety of buildings and apartments

We stayed there for five days (a couple and a kindergarten-aged girl) during July with full board service

Absolute paradise! The location, the food, the amenities, the views - everything is just wonderful

The holiday was succesful! The lobby is really atmospheric. Mr Giannis is amanzing if you have any questions he will help you for sure even if your english isnt the best. Ms Emmanela is really kind and helpful

We enjoyed the food all the staff was very friendly especially our evenings are the lobby bar were very pleasant the all inclusive cocktails were very sweet but if you pay for a cocktail it’s gonna be very good thank you Giannis and Emmanuela for recommending me the cucumber royal, although there was only one server he was very friendly thank you Chris and all the lobby bar staff for making us smile

Very good. Hotel Bilisim height difference.. but it's only a plus... Great view of the sea. Annoyed just the lack of dress code for dinners...

The food is excellent with a huge choice and enough changes from day to day. This is not a place to go B&B as you’d need a hire car or taxi to escape, although a regular bus goes directly from the hotel to Heraklion

The hotel is amazing , has great views great staff everyone is super friendly. I Stayed for a week and it was amazing, really happy with the bartenders giannis Emanuela and Chris

Disco parties is something that everybody should try. My friends and I would recommend this place 100%!!!! I hope we’ll come here again bc everything is exactly as it should be

Fantastic stay. Stunning location. Loved cocktails in the lobby bar. All inclusive food and wine very good, included cocktails disappointing but Spritz’s in the lobby bar were terrific. Lovely views from all aspects.

The included "cocktails" were not good, really rough so we just stuck to the beer and wine which were good. Staff were great, very helpful and our room was very clean and comfortable

We had a great few days here with family. Such a beautiful location surrounded by amazing views. All inclusive food was great, a good variety that changed daily

After insisting that we had confirmation of our room set up she eventually phoned someone and said it could be arranged but we had to wait 2 hours. We found the bungalow to be disappointing

Several things were missing from one room and the telephone didn't work so we had to keep traipsing to reception to get things fixed, which they did promptly. But despite reporting the phone twice it was never resolved

This was not ideal for us as it meant we had to keep our door closed so we had privacy but meant my father in law was without any light apart from the dingy ceiling light so he felt like he was in a prison

Good afternoon! 🙂 I just returned from Greece and, while I'm still impressed, I want to write my review about our family vacation at the Mitsis Laguna hotel. Hotel/territory: Very nice hotel with rather big territory

The best hotel I've ever been to. The staff are welcoming and attentive. The hotel is sublime. It's a feast for the eyes. The atmosphere is great. I highly recommend it.

again super nice staff, good alchool selection ( not only cheap stuff), good food

They took care of us like family. Especially the beach bar staff were #1. We were with a large group of friends and they were so attentive and added a lot of laughter and fun to our experience

i would have liked more entertainment ( during the day and night) so i could come next time with my teenagers kids next time, but this is what make this place extra quiet

great staff especially in the main restaurent, but everybody was super nice

Great place for a family vacation. Lots of pools. Good food. All animation is in English.

We came as a family of 4 with a 4 year old and 3 month old. The hotel is decent for a family break. Pools and slides very good for the kids and for an all inclusive the food wasn’t too bad although repetitive

Went on business but turned out to be a memorable fuse of business and vacation for a good one week

As other reviews state, snack bar serving pizza/gyros/burgers which is decent. Drinks mainly all self serve, typical for an all inclusive, local brands but ok

(I think these prices were made up to be honest) We had a good stay overall, but this was ruined slightly on the last day when we needed the courtesy room

After this, I have to say a special thanks to…Maria ( I think) the guest relations manager was lovely and tried to make sure we were all ok and even gave our littleones a small gift to keep them busy at the airport

Anna, the owner and stylist, is one of the sweetest and friendliest people you’ll ever meet. And what brings me back again isn’t just the sea view or the food. The feeling of being welcomed, remembered, and cared for

There is a quiet kindness in every interaction. I don't feel like a guest with a room number — I am treated like someone they genuinely care about

The staff is warm and generous, they find ways to make each day feel special. For example a quiet gesture, a moment of care, a surprise that arrived just when you need it

There are places that offer comfort, and then there are places that offer warmth. Grecotel Creta Palace is definitely the second kind

I won’t go into listing all the services and amenities — there’s already plenty written about that, and yes, they’re all great. For me, this place is not about what they have. It’s about how they make you feel

Maria, Antigoni, Angelos, Stefania, Eleftheria, Nikos, Nikoleta are always smiling, attentive, and full of light. The beach bar and the restaurant felt like a little haven, thanks to them