Best Hotels in Crete

Outstanding hotel with excellent staff, friendly, professional, warm and responsive. Loved sitting out on balcony overlooking park with chairs, footstools and table. Don’t miss the archeological museum!

The Olive Green Hotel is a clean, friendly and helpful place to stay, in a great location in the middle of the best parts of Heraklion

We had a wonderful stay at Olive Green Hotel! The staff were friendly, the atmosphere was relaxing, and the whole place was very well maintained

Excellent choice for Herakleion. Highly recommended.

The food at the restaurant is decently priced and tasted great, the staff were super helpful and can organise taxi's to the airport or port

The rooms are well priced and larger, which makes things easier for a longer stay

Good hotel for the adults and for children. Nice rooms and friendly service Staff. The only issue are the beach beds not for free. But the sea is wonderfull. You will surely enjoy your holiday here🙂

Very professional people very professional service and with all inclusive you have food and drinks the whole time till 11 o’clock at night and you have early breakfast also

The children's facilities are excellent,with plenty of fun and safe areas to play around. Our son was playing from day to night. We absolutely loved seeing him engaging and having so much fun

Paradise for families with kids! Our vacation is still ongoing, probably will complete the review later. Service-best in Creete, really

The animations had very good quality and Luca and Valeria made them so much fun

Great hotel, really good food, nice rooms, paradise for family with kids 👍🙂

A good hotel, the food is prepared with high quality and tasty, but for breakfast there are always the same dishes. The staff is friendly, polite. To the sea min 5 walk, their sun loungers only by the pools

Certainly not a 5* hotel, the bar at the hotel was round the pool, so sat on plastic chairs at night, staff working there not very friendly, the beach bar was fabulous and Mike is a lovely chap who certainly knows how to run a bar and make good drinks

Friendly staff, rooms very were clean, service very good. On departure day they allowed us to keep the room with no extra charge. They have bar at the beach which you can use in your inclusive, welcoming

This trip was booked last minute, but I can safely say it was a good find. The rooms are clean, the food options are plentiful and good quality. We booked all inclusive and found it decent value for the price paid

The staff where very friendly, helpful and good with our 2 year old toddler who can be a bit of a handful

Although the food choices are good. Maybe themed nights & pool snacks could be introduced

Lovely hotel with helpful staff. Excellent facilities with a swimming pool front and at the back of the main building. Great food and drinks.

Breakfast was also a strong point with typical eggs, bacon, sausages, good quality bread, jams, nutella, honey, and most importantly fresh juices that are actually tasty, totally opposite to the juices from the lunch / evening bar which are totally artificial and disgusting

On the positive side, we were positively surprised with new and good looking front pool with new sun beds and umbrellas

Nice hotel but the food is just ok. After 5 days everything repeats and gets boring. Nice pool area and bars. Low budget drinks are ….. ok. Small cups for LQ cocktails

If anyone is actually reading this review, I would propose to place a sign that sunbeds can't be reserved. Not everyone is there at the same time. Another splution could be baskets for towels and personal belongings

The pools were renovated and look amazing!! There aren't enough sunbeds for everyone and many guests seem to "reserve" sunbeds by simply placing their towels on top for the whole day

The staff was very friendly and the yoga teacher was excellent. The property is beautiful and the restaurant is very good. We were disappointed in the private outdoor hot tub because it really wasn't private

Clean Room, staff excellent, service great, good location. Poor breakfast and gym inadequate

The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The pool was super nice as well as the beach and the breakfast was good

Beautiful hotel, very well looked after and maintained. Staff were all incredibly welcoming, helpful and progressional. Setting is stunning, direct access to the beach and walkable into the old town. Perfect get away

Fantastic beach for swimming! Very relaxing hotel. Everyone was very friendly and exceptionally helpful

Beautiful resort, clean, outstanding staff. Among the better places I’ve ever been. Highly recommended.

Victoria was fantastic, I've had many massages and she was by far the best

Thank you for all working so hard as a team after the sandstorm, you all seemed to be there from morning until night cleaning the sand off the sun loungers and making everyone's stay the best it could be and it certainly paid off

Good service except for the guy who works on the beach and rents out sunbeds and umbrellas, arrogant and rude. recommend to choose the nearby beaches

The hotel is centrally located near shops and beach. Good breakfast, ok lunch, messy dinner, recommend to have breakfast only

Outstanding customer service! Waiters and cleaners were also extremely attentive, the waiters joked with our daughter calling her 'Max' as she looked liked Max from Stranger Things and the cleaners always left our rooms spotless, leaving sweets on the pillow or displaying our pjs on the bed

Absolutely amazing hotel and staff! All of the staff go above and beyond to please their hotel residents. My son has a nut allergy and the head server and chef went through all the food that were safe for him to eat

A special Thank you to Antonia at Tholos and Maria and The Sommelier at Vilebrequin La Plage Restaurant Rooms The rooms were cleaned everyday, mine was cleaned by Butterfly, who made sure I had everything I needed, there was also the turn down service at night, with cartons of water ( very welcome) and the little chocolates

Facilities A lovely adults only pool situated near the Grand dome and a dedicated children and family pool over the other side of the resort. The other side of the resort was a short distance but a little steep at times

The buffet breakfast and evening meal covered every possible food choice, a shout out to the chefs and the behind the scenes staff who worked so hard and made sure everything was always replenished

We had an excellent time at Domes of Elounda this October. The beach was beautiful, with calm and shallow waters perfect for young children

This was my first solo holiday since losing my spouse recently. It was a big undertaking, however, I felt very safe at the resort even at night walking back to my suite

The resort has thought to everything, Food and Drink The were choices of different places to eat if you are full board, the portions at lunch are very generous

The breakfast buffet was good and all of the restaurants on property are great as well. The golf course provides a nice relaxing round with constant wonderful views of the bay

A Truly Amazing Stay – Like Paradise! We’ve just returned from an incredible stay at this hotel as a family of four from Scotland, and we’re already missing it! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm, friendly smiles from the staff, who couldn’t have been more helpful or welcoming

Their kindness made a wonderful first impression and set the tone for the rest of our stay. The hotel itself is spotless and beautifully maintained, with stunning views that made it feel like a slice of paradise

if i could live in this hotel I would. the beach is stunning, staff is kind and helpful, and the rooms are spacious and clean

We stayed at the Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort as a family of 4 (kids aged 8 and 11), and really enjoying their Premium Junior Suite with Shared Pool

Our kids absolutely loved the pool – we could hardly get them out of it! The buffet food was always fresh and delicious

Brilliant hotel, stayed here 7 nights and no complaints whatsoever! Brilliant view, room was clean and staff were very friendly. Great location with lots of shops around within walking distance

The food buffet had a variety of items with the dinner items changing each evening for extra variety. Brilliant hotel and highly recommend the sea view room!

We stayed for 7 nights in early August,the staffs are all extremely friendly and helpful

The hotel is situated in the town itself but is lovely and quiet. Staff were welcoming and accommodating apart from one or two of the girls/women on the front desk who seemed to have abit of an attitude

We stayed half board but probably only ate there a handful of times. Food was fine but not much rotation in choice throughout the week so we ate out. Tourist tax was €10 euros per night

We stayed in room 513 and the housemaid is a super sweet and warm and lovely lady, please send my greetings to her again and Kevin the young waiter in the restaurant by this message😄

Room was kept clean, the cleaners are so friendly as were the pool/bar staff as well as spa. Emma the spa manager was lovely as was our therapist Dimirta

The overall atmosphere was calm and pleasant, which allowed me to truly relax. A big thank you to the entire team for their professionalism and kindness—I'll be happy to come back!

The receptionist Marta was absolutely rude on arrival and her attitude during our check in and room assignment was just shocking. The manager was able to correct and give us an alternative room which was what we paid for

Even if you arrive very early all the beds in the pools are taken/kept, people keep them even while they go for a few hours to eat/sleep, but the hotel employees, unfortunately, do nothing about it

It is a ground floor room directly facing a fairly busy pedestrian street. Flip up blinds were closed the entire stay, so this room doesn’t truly offer even a peak view of the ocean, let alone a “dazzling blue sea view”

Really enjoyed all 3 pools, the nearby beach, and everything within walking distance! My room type should not have been listed as it is “ Dazzling Blue Sea View Outdoor Hot Tub”

The staff so friendly and welcoming and not intrusive. Our room was amazing and watching sunrise was incredible. I had the BEST head, neck, shoulder and back massage with Eleni, she has magical fingers!!! Thank you ☺️

Well, what can I say about this beautiful hotel. It's my 2nd time to visit this year, first time with my husband and kids and second time with my mum and we were welcomed back like family

The staff are wonderful nothing to much trouble, we stayed half board this is buffet style but top quality food, no completes at all

There is a free shuttle service to a private section of the beach which is pebble but it us decked and really comfy bed and full bar service

Firstly it is very windy on this part of the coast, and sadly as a shade lover, this made it difficult as the shades by the pool are very heavy and not able to move, and by your own private pool, there’s no moveable shade - and the shade screens they have beautifully built do not give full shade

Location in is amazing set in the hills so the views are incredible, we booked a room with pool, but point to note £60euros per day to heat it, which was a bit disappointing, however the room was large and very comfortable, the bedroom is separated by a partition so there is a lot of lights at night from security lights

Check-in is via an app which is just stupid when you’ve provided 90% of the detail in advance for example. Rooms are quite good but dated somewhat and in need of new beds (a little on the uncomfortable side)

It’s located at the far end of the strip, serving staff are really good but the reception staff aren’t great - super junior and not very well trained

• I stayed half board during my stay and honestly the selection of food was wonderful and I liked that they provided traditional Greek food which was great to try

That might be my best experience so far. Friendly and kind stuff and delicious food! The dinner experience is fantastic. Every day we got new surprises like wine tasting or even national dance performance

Also just want to give a shout out to Julia the guest relations manager, such a lovely lady and very helpful when booking my excursion to Santorini

Overall this is heavily a 3-star hotel by Irish standards trying to pitch a 5-star product that just falls short in too many places

Věry good food, best reception team.Nice And clean room.We arrived on srptember nice leather,big And clean beach. Beat thé kapitál Heraklion .there Are budeš every half ani hour

We’ve come here fore years and every year we come back to the beach at themis hotel. Kiki and sofia are always very friendly and welcoming. They offer the best service you can get. We are very happy to come back again

The quality of food and drink was excellent and the price very reasonable. Would happily come back to this area just to see them

Clean room although the balcony door needs replaced due to water in-between glazing. Double bed not available although 2 singles put together. We were all inclusive and choice for price very good value

Only are Breakfast but it was good and lots to chose from

We enjoyed our stay. The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was really nice and came with a large variety of choices. The pool is relaxing and we really liked having the beach so close to the hotel.

This is the best hotel we have ever experienced. We go on holiday as a group every year, but Crete and Santa Marina Beach are a standout we are planning on coming back to

All the staff was so nice and friendly and eager to help! Special thanks to Hara (the name means happy in greek) so we called her happy because she was always smiling and so serviceminded and friendly and made our stay even better 🩷

In the evening it is imperative to sit by the bar and enjoy the breeze. Santa Marina Beach unlocked the feature of our new favorite hotel. Booking our stay for 2026 very soon

Michallis in the mainbar was also so nice and the other barman in the poolbar witch we unfortunally forgot the name of. Do not hesitate to book, you will have a lovely stay

We got pool view rooms that were spacious, clean and contemporary and also quiet which is a huge plus! Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves so much

The breakfast was delicious as well as the lunch and dinner options and we ate twice at the a la carte which was also divine with great wines as well

21 Room9 Was absolutly a perfect Holiday. The Hotel is perfect and every day you feel like home. They clean the room's perfect. But the best was the 3 lady's and 1 guy at the pool. Georgia, Sofia, Despoina, Manolis

Amazing food (actually too good). Only downer is a 100 euro "climate crisis tax" slapped on your bill at the end. If you're going to obligatorily add 100 euros to a bill. You should say this at the time of booking

Flawless Excellent staff and property truly amazing experience

Beautiful place to stay! Highly recommend!

Gem in Greece Absolute best surprise hotel. Loved everything about it. From service to very big rooms, lovely food, other guests etc. Will definitely return.

All amenities are great - likely recently renovated. Food was delicious, didn’t feel the need to leave the hotel for 7 days. Sun loungers are high quality and comfortable. The staff is on another level of professionalism

Loved the location. You hear the church bells which add to the charm. The rooms are soundproof when you shut the balcony doors. Also great location to walk around the city center.

Good breakfast and good service

The room was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The location was great, close to everything we wanted to see and do. The breakfast buffet was great with plenty of choices

We recently stayed at the Metropole and had a wonderful experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel welcome from the moment wr arrived

I highly recommend staying here for a comfortable and enjoyable stay while in Greece. There are a maze of options but you will do yourself a favour by staying here

Great stay Nice hotel in a fun great location. Water pressure and temp were amazing. Comfy bed, much better than the Airbnbs we have been staying at

Our stay for our honeymoon was amazing. The staff upgraded us to the most incredible room, and every single staff member is extremely kind and friendly. The all inclusive food was delicious and plentiful

Palmera Beach Hotel was beautiful, clean and stylish. We had a problem with our first room, due to my disability, but the manager went above and beyond to make our stay perfect

Staff helped us set up taxis and direct us around. We came at the very end of tourist season, so it was exactly the quiet yet adventurous trip we were looking for

I stayed at this hotel for 7 days, and my experience exceeded my expectations. The staff were lovely and attentive, and all my requests were fully satisfied. The food was tasty, with a good variety of options available

Food was well varied and always of good quality, we ate well every day, there were plenty of drink options. The garden with the sunlougers was very beautiful and was a nice place to ay in the sun and relax

We had the best stay there and would definitely go back there

We also went into Chania Old Town one evening, which cost €28 each way and was definitely worth it — lovely atmosphere, good food, and nice to have a wander somewhere busier

The welcome was really well organised and very friendly. They give you a little tour when you arrive and take you to your room, which is a nice touch and helps you settle in

It’s good if you want to properly switch off — it kind of forces you to relax because there isn’t loads going on. A taxi to Platanias was €12, which was worth it for a change of scenery

The hotel is quite remote, but there are a few small shops and neighbouring restaurants close by that get you through

Unfortunately the sauna and steam room were 20 euros per hour extra. The pool Was too cold to swim in. Hotel staff was great and we got upgraded

The resort and most of the things in the town close up by the end of October and reopen the next year in May

Lovely stay for a good price! Vangelis was very helpful and kind. The room was clean, modern and stylish. Would definitely stay again!

Great stay here at the hotel. The Spa team around Mikaela is awesome. If you catch a rainy day (or not) it‘s an absolute recommendation to get the full Cretan body massage - Aspasia and Ifigenia are awesome! 5/5 stars!

Spa experience with Aspasia was absolutely exceptional. From the moment the treatment began, she created such a calm and soothing atmosphere that I was able to completely switch off and relax

Aspasia clearly has a real talent for what she does. Her professionalism, care, and attention to detail made this one of the best treatments I’ve had

I took a "Sweet Love" package for my treatment option. Ifigenia, who executed the treatment, was very professional, friendly and clearly experienced at her job. Would heartily recommend the spa!

Location is good Rooms are nice but not sound insulated Really clean Employees are all really nice At the spa, we met Ifigenia and Aspasia for an extraordinary massage (both are incredible) Food is good and various

Booked an economy room (atrium) for a great deal, we stayed for 4 days and decided to continue for 3 more days at a Sea view room. Both types really worth every cent

The hotel has an absolutely fantastic location – right by the sea, with breathtaking views. Our room was beautiful and had a stunning view of the water

Mrs Christilo was such a gem! ❤️ The whole team is so helpful and has the best hospitality! We really really enjoyed our stay. The hotel is located slightly sheltered from the nightlife noise and has great views

very good staff, very tasty food, has a very cozy swimming pool, very good environment, rooms with balconies, sea views, room service, I really recommend vacation! the place is in a very good place. Super hotel !!!!

The staff were incredibly kind, welcoming, and always ready to help with anything we needed – we truly felt taken care of. Breakfasts were delicious, with a great variety of fresh and tasty options

A great holiday right on the coast way of Hersonissos! Excellent "adults only" concept, very clean with amazing people and very convenient to enjoy the busy life of the city