Hotels on first line in Crete

The location was very nice, just a few steps away from the sea, where there is a nice beach. There was also a pub at the beach to get drinks and snacks: very relaxing. The Hotel was very well cared for, and very clean

The beach itself is sandy, you have to enter carefully, there are stones. The sea is restless, the baby not to splash plenty

Hiii! This May i went to the Cactus Beach Hotel in Stalis, Greece with two of my best friends

Clean rooms, decent all inclusive drinks, diverse food with section for toddlers and plastic plates. Beach - great! (Need to pay extra for sun beds, but there is space to just drop towels on the right)

There were several buildings with each their own pool, and a central swimming place with slides. Also, there was animation, from yoga and water noodling to bingo and disco

The Spa, actually belonging to the Cactus Royal hotel but also on our terrain, was excellent, I had a massage from Anja, she was great! What really was lovely was that the people from Cactus beach knew so many languages

No direct beach, but 5 min walk to it. Shops and cafes outside hotel 1 min walk directly outside. At beach put pay 10 euros day for 2 chairs and umbrella. Toilet by cafe which just went to

So, we stayed here, myself, my husband, Mother and my 16 month old daughter. The hotel is lovely, well kept and the pools are great. Personally, we found the food great

I had a shoulder impingement and I am now able to move my shoulder and arm so much better! My daughter had a relaxing massage by Ifigeneia and she found it amazing and extremely relaxing. We would highly recommend both!!

- The suite rooms in the new section of the hotel are a great choice if you're traveling without children – quiet, modern, and located right next to a large, clean pool. The pool is just outside the windows

Hotel staff were really friendly and helpful. Entertainment was good, if you go to hotels and like to be Entertained. They spoke French, English and German the entertainers. Kids Entertainment and kids club

There are many pools at the hotel which means they are never crowded and we really enjoyed that ! The food was decent for an all inclusive hotel with the grill section the highlight of the kitchen! We really liked the availability of Greek yogurt with honey at every meal and the freshly squeezed orange juice at breakfast ! The bar was not too busy and we always managed to find a cocktail without waiting...

The circular pool was amazing Sunbeds for everyone. Excellent hospitality from all staff. Beautiful grounds and the stunning palm garde

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 Peaceful Stay A stunning property Exceeded our expectations in every respect. The moment we stepped in we felt very happy to have booked here. A perfect place to stop for two days and completely relax

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

One particular evening, his favourite dessert was not on display and the chef asked if everything was alright, when I joked there was no jelly, he appeared with a few jellies for him

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

They then went out of their way to ensure their was lots of variety of foods for him to choose from each always checking in with us each evening to ensure he was ok

Beach was small with paid sun-beds and umbrella, but last day we just stayed around pool where beds are free and went for few dips in the see from there. Inflatables are free to use and stacked by the pool

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

Location In prime location of shops, bars and restaurants. Beach opposite hotel but you have to pay for sun beds. Not much room to just lie on the sand as beds crammed together

Everything on the resort is clean and exceptionally well maintained. The views are great in all directions. I recommend taking a trip to Spinalonga Island. You can rent a boat taxi at the resort, which we did

I recently stayed at the sister property, Domes Aulus Zante, and I have to say that the staff, location, and service exceeded all expectations here too. Definately you should visit.

We had an amazing time at the beach bar, but what truly made our experience unforgettable was Lambis. His name in Greek means “full of light,” and honestly, it couldn’t be more fitting—he absolutely shines

The beach bar itself is wonderful—the service is excellent, and all the staff behind the bar are friendly and attentive. But Lambis stands out in the most special way

There's also a ferry from the nearby towns. Try and get chairs where there is a sandy entrance to the water. Otherwise you're stepping on large rocks. We came late in the season so the sea temp was around 75F

Without a shadow of a doubt, Lambis deserves the award for the happiest person you’ll ever meet. His smile is constant, genuine, and comes straight from the heart

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

A magnificent location with excellent service. The hotel staff is very courteous and serviced. A pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. It is highly recommended to take a room with a private pool

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

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

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 we could suggest one small improvement, it would be to add themed nights for a bit more variety – but honestly, we were more than happy with the quality and selection each day

We recently stayed for 14 nights and really liked the hotel. We didn't use the beach or pool so cannot comment on that

We had room 402 which was lovely and spacious for the two of us with a nice size balcony and bathroom. There is a safe at a cost of €4 a day and AC which was free

Thank you for giving us such a big room with a balcony. We had a late flight home and the hotel still let us to use the pool and a shower room after we have checked out

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!

It's super clean, nothing is abandoned or neglected from the property. Also very friendly staff, they always want to help. Two guys from the reception, not sure their names, are exceptionally friendly

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

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

Secondly think it’s also due to this wind that the pools are very cold. I actually don’t mind a cool pool, but during our stay there were a few days where I just couldn’t face going in

And the little pool at the villa was even colder. You can pay to heat it but the daily cost is high (which I know ties in with the sustainability objectives - so totally understandable)

Apart from sleeping, we spent most of the time outside on our balcony/patio area and making use of the brilliant infinity pool

This is a beautiful resort run by a fanatic, friendly team of people. A gentle 5 minute walk down the hill to Plaka Beach. Full of lovely little places to eat and drink

The overall design of the hotel is beautifully done – classy, modern furnishings and attention to detail throughout, from bedrooms to poolside bars, restaurants, gym and yoga suite

The pool area is ok but definitely has the feel of it having once been a car park or something. Breakfast is just ok, food selection is broad but the quality is really quite poor

The shot of the pool looks big when in reality it is much smaller. As it was really busy, we didn't want to swim in it. Breakfast is 5/10, same menu and pretty standard

It is very close to the strip which has all the restaurants there and a beach. The hotel is definitely not 4 stars

• 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

I stayed for a week! Pros: • The hotel staff are lovely, that is everybody from the house keepers to the kitchen and wait staff to the people at the front desk

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

The hotel itself was clean and inviting, with a great atmosphere throughout. Rooms were spotless and cleaned every day, with fresh towels provided – including ones for the sunbeds, which was a bonus

Airport transfers were very helpful, as was other advice and information. Quiet hotel for wide variety of guests. Easy walk to Malia centre and Old Town, and to the beach

Most guests were families with young children and couples. Rooms were clean, however wifi had poor signal (better by the pool), and we often saw ants if the patio/balcony door was left open

On our last day, there was some younger male groups who were bombing into the pool and splashing everyone, to which staff told them off. This is not the hotel for that

She had great rapport with other guests as well. On our last day we were able to store our luggage post checkout and use the pool

We stayed at Socrates Hotel as a group of 14 lads and honestly couldn’t have asked for a better place

Our friends had a large suite on the ocean which was nice, But a very long walk to pool and restaurants

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

The hotel has lovely grounds, lots of greenery, this Bungalow opens out to the water. The area is framed by wonder, placed modern sculpture Greek painters from the art collections of sculptures

When do we draw the line on this? A "water crisis tax" of 20,000 euros slapped on a check out bill? I realise it's not all their fault

Fantastic hotel, one of the best we’ve been to. Place is quiet, full of families with very well behaved children, teen children, and couples looking for a relaxing time

luxury in greece great place , loads of space and its own beach and beds by the sea. amazing breakfast in the morning.

The sunbeds fill up very quickly, it’s advisable to get up early if you are spending your day on the beach. It’s so worth it though! The beach bar provided a great service too

We just arriwed home after spending a week here and even tho it was early in the season we had a lovely time at this hotell

Somewhat outdated, but still acceptable and clean. The location is beautiful, there are many Restaurants and shopping opportunities in the area. If you would clean the beach occasionally, this would be nice

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 🩷

The beach is lovely and there were plenty of sunbeds available but it was end of season and I didn’t notice anyone reserving them. The best thing about the hotel is the staff

Myself and my partner have spent the last fortnight at the Giannoulis Santa Marina Beach Hotel and we loved every minute of our stay. The hotel was clean, comfortable and welcoming

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

The hotel’s facilities were excellent, and the atmosphere was relaxing and welcoming. The only minor drawback was that the pool is quite small, but it doesn’t take away from the overall great experience

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

From the moment i arrived at the Palmera Spa Hotel, i knew I was in for something special. The atmosphere is the perfect blend of luxury and relaxation, modern comfort wrapped in a serene, welcoming setting

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

The pool is big and you don’t need to rush for sunbeds which are also really comfy. There was a DJ on Sunday which lifted the mood a bit — otherwise, it’s very quiet and everyone tends to keep to themselves

Most things perfect, the atmosphere, service, breakfast, pool and beach areas. Only minus was the hotel area - there is nothing to do outside the hotel, and also the lunch restaurant had too few options

We walked the opposite way one day, which turns into a seafront path after about 20–25 minutes and has a few quiet restaurants and hotels. The lane outside the hotel gets quite dark at night, so take a phone torch

You can order food and drinks to your sunbed which is a nice idea, but again, it’s the same small menu. Even things like smoothies don’t exist, so if you’re not drinking alcohol there isn’t much choice

The beach is right in front of the hotel and super convenient, though it could do with a bit of a tidy-up. Still, it’s easy to get to and we used it quite a bit

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 terrace with the pool and bar has amazing views of the ocean and mountains, the food’s great, heaps good, just stay here

FABULOUS family run boutique hotel right on the beach, 10min walk to the center of Malia

We had an amazing suite with sea view and whirlpool on our private terrace, coffee machine & fridge, modern & stylish design, very comfy beds & pillows (which is rare!) and blackout curtains

There is a sandy swimming beach a few meters from the hotel. Beautiful clean swimming pool in the hotel area which faces the sea. Tula was amazing organising a taxi transfer for us to and from the airport

Very quiet eventhough located a 5 minute walk from the party hotspot in malia. Very well maintained hotel, nice gardem and enough sunbeds arpund the pool

Gorgeous property right in the beach with a nice pool and bar, rooms are spacious with great balconies. Highly recommend!

And lastly the same old chestnut of people reserving sunbeds. Good luck getting into the adults only pool. We even tried getting up at 07:30 only to find all beds reserved and not a sign of anyone out there

2 nights there was evening entertainment but this happened at the pool bar (next to childrens pool) but the bar was closed! Only one bar open in the evening and one person serving the queue sometimes was quite long, had to wait a while the selection of drinks was poor, 4 cocktails, didn't have a drink I liked

Second problem the room the family 2 girls and a boy (family 2 of them were adults) was allocated was a double bed and a bed settee we had asked for a family double room, 1am in the morning we told them to use the room and was assured the room would be changed in the morning - to give credit to the reception staff in the morning the room was changed, the night porter had said they family would be moved...

The pool bar near the childrens pool did not serve alcohol apart from beer and wine, if you are on holiday you would not leave children at the pool while going to the adults pool to get a drink

There was a queue for checkin so the receptionist / porter told us to use the restaurant and come back when we had eaten, which was good, tea/coffee machines were working as well as wine/beer and soft drinks, limited food available, rolls, salad, ham and cheese

No kettle in the room, the porter told me tea and coffee was available 24/7, I don't know where as the tea / coffee machines in the restaurant were closed after breakfast if tea / coffee was required you had to go to one of the bars

We stayed in a pool view maisonette which had everything you could want for a self catering stay. I know some rooms had amazing sea views too. The pool is very small (but well maintained)

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

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!

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 think it is much better suited to adults (than children) as there is not so much much room for swimming but it’s perfect for cooling off. The staff are all very kind and the barman is quite funny

The beach access right in front the hotel is a mix between sand, pebbles and spectacular rocks, we absolutely loved it !!!, but if sandy beaches are more to your liking, they are to be found less than 10 min walk either left or right of the hotel

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

Robes, slippers, beach towels, Scandinavian Skog ( lush hotel amenities!!). Loved it!! The breakfast was on the rooftop , and had all you need to kickstart the day. So delicious and great variation

Anna Maria made us feel very cozy, always with a smile and ready to assist at all times. We really enjoyed the tasteful breakfast at the roof top bar/restaurant, overlooking the amazing sea and the clear blue sky

We stayed for 14 days at this beautiful and cosy hotel. We booked two rooms with sea view and the rooms were clean, comfy and had all the amenities you need for a pleasant stay

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

We, who had all inclusive (we had blue bracelets), had a little bar next to the pool just for our use but we saw many people who didn’t had blue bracelet took food and drinks

Another recommendation: it would be nice if pool access was free for hotel guests – especially since we paid for an all-inclusive experience

We could have paid just for breakfast and dinner and the lunch we could have had in the tavern and we could have had acces to the pool at the pool-bar next door

The personal was kind, helpful (except the daytime female barista). There is 2 people who I want to mention who we liked very much: the short haired blond receptionist and the hotels barman (he tended the bar at night)

We recently stayed at this 3-star hotel and, overall, everything was fine considering the category. The rooms were cleaned daily, and towels were changed every day, which we really appreciated

The room is spacious and has all the amenities (shower and toilet), which are clean and functional. The mattress was a little too hard for us, but for a short stay, it wasn't too bothersome