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Grecotel Creta Palace

Rethymno, Missiria (60 min from centre) 🧭

This is my 4th visit to Creta Palace, my husband went many times, throughout his teens and early adulthood. We have two children, at the time of travel were 5 and 8. We have visited Creta Palace in 2022, 2023 and 2025. This is a truly honest review of the resort and we hope many will find it helpful. Creta Palace is one of the most charming resorts. It has a long history and is located in a wonderful...

We chose to return to Grecotel Creta Palace after having such a wonderful holiday there for the first time in 2024. After checking many different locations and hotels we still felt that going back to this hotel was going to be tick all the boxes. We were not let down in any way. If you are looking for a relaxing break in a stylish setting where staff are attentive to your needs this is the place for...

We loved our first holiday abroad with our two boys. The hotel was beautiful, the staff helpful and the food delicious!! Such a big range on offer and didn't feel too busy. The beach was very close to the hotel and pools were nice. So convenient having towels and sun loungers in good supply! My boys particularly loved the kids club, the staff really went the extra mile. Georgia and Eirini in particular...

There was 12 of us 6 adults and 6 children acomadtion food and service was excellent will go back again . Only 1 hr drive from the airport lovly town only 15 mins taxi drive

A lovey hotel, located on the beach and about a 40 minute walk from Rethymnon or a €10 cab ride. The rooms are spacious and very clean, the hotel grounds are spotless. Beach towels provided, excellent swimming pool, loungers also available on the beach. Great selection of quality food at the buffet breakfast and at dinner. Shop on site sells all of your holiday essentials. Evening entertainment...

Overall, very good experience at Grecotel Creta Palace. As mentioned on some other comments, the rooms start to need a small refreshment. Apart from that, everything was great: location (next to Rethymno but without the noise or perturbation of a city and with an entire beach for us), the food (very good and with variety) and the staff (special mention to Giorgios from the Beach Bar and all the Grecoland...

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Aegean Pearl

Rethymno, End of Rethymno Beach Road, Afstralon Polemiston 28 (45 min from centre) 🧭

This was our second visit to this lovely hotel. The hotel is situated across the road from the beach, with an approximate 30-40 minute flat walk to the old town of Rethymnon. Alternatively you can use the local bus or taxis available from outside the hotel. The hotel is kept clean and tidy. The rooms and beds are comfortable and we slept really well. We found the food at both breakfast and dinner...

Fantastic experience from start to finish. Made us all very welcome. Breakfast was second to none and definitely 5 star..bedrooms well equipped and spotless excellent shower and comfy beds. Also we were allocated 2 very quite rooms with side sea view. Provided travel cot and all bedding for infant. Plus tea and coffee in a daily basis to use in our rooms

Lovely experience from the hotel. clean bedrooms- with towels and daily cleaning to high standards Perfect beachside location, the private beach is delivery to a bed for drinks and snacks. The lady doing this was lovely!!! The concierge could not do enough she deserves a pay rise, whilst bar staff were knowledgeable and friendly. We will be back.

perfect location for a holiday - Uli was a credit to the company. Friendly staff nice rooms and entertainment every night. Cleaners were lovely and did a great job, bar staff were all superb. To top it all drinks are delivered to your sun bed on the beach. This staff member was a delight - we will be back

The hotel enjoys a very convenient location - just a short walk to some excellent cocktail bars (special mention to Bora Bora), yet pleasantly set away from the busy crowds. The staff are warm, attentive, and welcoming. The food is fresh, varied each evening, and offers very good value for money. The only downside during our stay was the inability to extend our room after check-out, despite the option...

The best hotel! Everyone Were so Nice because not everyone Are like this???! When we got there super Late at night 18.7.25, we Were welcomed by a woman named Katerina and she told us everything we needed to know about the hotel. After that one of her colleague/the staff members took our luggage and showed us the way to our room, and I wish I knew his name but unfortunately I don’t know it and really...

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Atlantis Beach Hotel

Rethymno, A. Velouchioti 28 (2 km from centre) 🧭

Wonderful hotel in good location. Just a short walk to the old town for shopping, dinning, etc.

The staff were absolutely brilliant. So helpful and friendly. Room was so comfy, lush decor and really relaxing. Food was gorgeous. All fantastic and really reasonable, affordable price. Thank you!

Great spot if you plan on taking a ferry to santorini, its a 20 minute walk. Breakfast was nice here. Only downside was paper thin walls on the first floor, youll be able to hear your neighbors if they are loud!

Relaxing Stay with Excellent Service A lovely hotel with all the facilities we needed. The staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly, always with a smile on their faces and very attentive. The cleanliness was top-notch, and the service at the beach was also marked by smiles and excellent, friendly service. All in all, a wonderful experience with a high standard from start to finish

It was about a 5-minute taxi ride from the bus station, we could use the beach in front, and our room was spacious and open, so we were able to relax. There was a pool inside the hotel, so we went for a swim to relax instead of getting a massage.

We enjoyed our stay here. The buffet breakfast and dinner were excellent. We are vegan and could always find healthy options. The staff are very professional and helpful. We also enjoyed the private beach.

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Minos Mare Royal

Rethymno, Lasithiou Str (5 km from centre) 🧭

The hotel was unprepared as neither of our two rooms were ready and instead we were put in a different room which was barely up to standard. The next day we were supposed to get our rooms after 10:00 but they have pushed back the time every time we asked. Just choose a different hotel.

I stayed in this hotel for a week mid-August and it was one of the best vacations I’ve ever had! Obviously, the rooms have everything you need and are very clean and modern. But I strongly suggest booking a room with a pool view, where you can enjoy an evening or two on the balcony. The food is delicious. We had different menus every day and the choice was just perfect, not too much and not too little...

I was here for a week on holiday. It was my first time in Greece and it was beautiful! The food and drinks were delicious! The service over all was great. I want to thank all the staff and employees for their hard work and kindness. Especially the bartenders from the pool bar. God bless you all! 🙏🏼 ~ Rafael Frolov

(De Engels tekst van mijn review heb ik gekopieerd van mijn man, het Nederlands is mijn aanvulling.) This hotel has a nice appearance and very friendly staff. Er is één mevrouw bij de receptie die zelfs Nederlands spreekt. Our room (nummer 217, 😊) is well sized with private balcony, airco and jacuzzi. It is all kept clean daily, including making the beds door twee lieve dames. Sometimes we could hear...

Very relaxing message. Almost fell asleep before the end! The girls were very nice and friendly. Very warm in Greece but the air conditioning kept me cool. Would recommend to anyone looking to relax by the sea. My partner really enjoyed it also.

We stayed in June in this hotel. Hotel is on excellent location, 5km to town Retimno. Renovated and nice looking hotel. Little minus is rooms, they are little spaced bud still manageable. Every day they clean the rooms, everything it's tidy and clean. There is a crib for the baby, and you can ask kitchen staff to cook specially for the baby. Staff is amazing! Food is so delicious and variety of food...

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Ikones Seafront Luxury Suites - Adults Only

Rethymno, 47 Ari Velouchioti (2 km from centre) 🧭

Had a great massage & facial at the Meldody Spa. Kindly helped by Nicol, Alex and Christina. I would definitely recommend it!

At the beginning a bit disappointing as we expressly asked for the same room as last year and they promised they had it arranged..which was not the case...anyway they gave us an even better option! Thank you Erini! And also thank you to Alex and Renia from the spa Melody - I can only recommend!

We have just returned from an excellent stay at Ikones Seafront Luxury Suites. The location of the hotel was fantastic being right in front of the beach. The long flat promenade was ideal for my wife who has some mobility issues as she was able to walk easily with her rollator. Our room was very comfortable and well appointed with modern fixtures and fittings. The staff were all wonderful with a high...

Everything was perfect!!! From the location, services, staff, food, amenities, private beach, EVERYTHING!!!! Every night at the bar was another show (live music, dj),

Really pleasant and relaxing experience. Alex was v calm and professional. It was very nice. Alex was also very welcoming and kind.

Amazing massage so relaxing and staff were lovely. Overall atmosphere was very calming . Christina , Alex and Nicole were so nice and helpful . Definitely recommended

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Minos Ambassador Suites & Spa - Adults Only

Rethymno, Kanakaki Gianni & Lefteri 1 (2 km from centre) 🧭

Stayed here for 2 weeks in July. Lovely spacious rooms, great air con, fab shower, room cleaned every day to a high standard. Great pool area on the smaller side, but enough sunbeds, we would get a couple of beds when we came down for breakfast around 10 am. Pool great could even swim as most people just popped in for a cool off and then got out. Stayed half board, food was great we really enjoyed...

This hotel is rated 5 star but compared to many hotels we have stayed at, this is a 4 star at the most. 5 star price for a 4 star hotel which is frustrating when there other, better options nearby. Clever advertising and photos! Not the best of welcomes as, although booked and paid for a week stay, we were not on their list of arrivals! Rooms near to the main road are very noisy....there is traffic...

Once arriving at the hotel we were taken To the Minos Hotel which is classed as 4 star with families. Once registering with reception we were taken over to the Ambassador adults only classed as a 5 star. Local taxes were extremely high at 105 euros. In my opinion this is not a 5 star hotel. I have stayed in many over the years. The room we were allocated although very nice looked onto derelict corrugated...

Inconsistent, some great touches and some room for improvement. Arriving at 03:30 to be told of the stealth tax of €15ppn wasn’t the best surprise. In fact, it turned out to be €15 per room per night. This is based upon the star rating of the accommodation and time of year. After being charged €210 for what should have been €105 and something we were not aware of was not great. Let me say, this is...

I booked then read the reviews and nearly tried to change the hotel. This hotel is amazing and if you are wanting quiet come here. Ignore the entrance via the other hotel cone straight to its own entrance and lobby. Why it’s not shown on pictures ! Hotel full but so quiet, pool never full always plenty of beds and so quiet ! We swam alone so many times even at weekends The food (go half board...

Just home after at fab week at this hotel. the staff, service, luxury and courteous staff made this holiday for us. A special thanks to Sophia in reception, Sophia in the bar and restaurant and the lovely Georgina in the Spa area.I had treatments with Stella and Christina. Both were really good. also a thanks to the maid who provided a wonderful service with a smile. thanks so much for a wonderful...

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Minos Ambassador Suites & Spa - Adults only

Retimnon, Kanakaki Yianni & Lefteri, 1 (2 km from centre)

24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Currency exchange, Smoke-free property, Newspapers, Room service, Toiletries, Laundry, Safe-deposit box, Dry-cleaning, Luggage storage, Bar, Restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Car rental, Airport transportation, Transfer services, German, Russian, English, French, Parking nearby, Indoor Pool, Outdoor pool, Conference Hall, Fitness facilities, Doctor, Massage, Sauna, Spa, First Aid Kit, Temperature control for staff, Temperature control for guests

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Atermono Boutique Resort & Spa

Adelianos Kampos, Styliani Motaki str (in the centre) 🧭

We are just back from a week’s stay. The hotel is beautiful. It’s located on the beach. The decor is modern and stylish, especially the bar, pool and restaurant area which is at the top of the hotel with views over the beach. The rooms are very nice and spacious. Most have balconies. Toiletries and towels are provided. There is a lovely central courtyard where movies of your choice can be projected...

The most welcoming and accommodating hotel! Such stunning rooms and friendly staff! Couldn’t ask for anything better for our holiday!

2 week stay during July/Aug. Chose the hotel on reviews and the small size. We have stayed in large all inclusives in Europe before and wanted something smaller. The hotel did not disappoint. Beautifully clean and really helpful staff who went above and beyond to help us and make our stay comfortable. We had 2 superior rooms ( tip.. the first room we were allocated was not a superior and we asked...

Our time (15yo daughter, friend and me) here has been MAGICAL! Without doubt the most beautiful holiday we have had in recent years. The hotel is spotless, the team super helpful and the size of the plot means that the vibe is super intimate. Speak shout out to Eleni, who looked after me/us beautifully, every single day! 🤍🤍🤍 Thank you team Atermono xxx

This place was perfect for our family in the age of 14 yrs to 48 yrs. Nice rooms, pool area and close to the beach. Great breakfast and good coffee. The Gym was ok, but very limited. We did not use the SPA.

This is an incredible experience . So nice everything. The architecture, the pool , the room. Services are good, the staff so nice, the food is very good. We really really enjoy every moment. We arrived here after a bad experience elsewhere and here we really enjoy. The breakfast is also perfect.

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AQUILA RITHYMNA BEACH

Adelianos Kampos, Xenodoxeio Aquila Rithymna Beach (in the centre) 🧭

A little bit late writing my review but better late than never. We’ve been coming for a few years now, previously stayed at the Porto in Rethymnon, but Mr Damanakis is an exceptional general manager and his attention to detail and customer care is reflected by his entire staff so when he moved to this hotel so did we. We stayed 4th to 14th September 2025 and as always our stay was fantastic. The hotel...

My partner and I stayed for two weeks at this hotel mid October. Room 258 had fabulous sea views and most nights we were treated to the most wonderful Sunsets. People have mentioned that some of the rooms are dated which I don't understand because the room we booked was pretty much the same as the one pictured on the hotels and Jet2 s websites. Our room was slightly old-fashioned, but the furniture...

The Aquila Rithymna Beach is rated as a 5 star hotel possibly because of the proximity to the beach, waterpark and children's facilities, it's an ideal family hotel, however in my opinion it isn't suitable for couples or single people. The hotels focus is definitely on children, I almost felt invisible at times. There are areas of the hotel that need refurbishment i.e. on floor 3 the carpet was actually...

Very well positioned, amazing property indeed, the beach is with small stones but nonetheless ok, very polite employees, food works, definitely not the best, surcharges do reservations at the Greek restaurant are a rip off(20 Eur per person), very high prices at the beach bar as well as the other bars, even in October. Kids are very well taken care of. Overall a good experience

Stunning Sea Views and Wonderful Staff — Ideal for Families, a Bit Busy for Couples This was our first visit to the resort, and overall it was a lovely experience. The property is beautiful, and our room with a full sea view was simply breathtaking. Falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the waves made us feel as if we were right at the edge of the Cretan Pelagos — a deeply cleansing and calming...

Fabulous hotel set in lovely, well kept grounds with direct access to beach. The site provides a complete service to ensure a lovely holiday. Reception staff welcoming while professional and committed to ensuring guest satisfaction. Staff throughout the hotel friendly and incredibly hard working. Cleaning and housekeeping staff amazing. Ample sun loungers (most comfortable ones at main pool) and...

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Uzenie All Suites Boutique Resort

Adelianos Kampos, Adelianos Kampos (in the centre) 🧭

I found it a perfect 👌 place the decor was a bit "neady" but good and very clean The staff did all they could to make your stay as present as possible. We found it very good However, it was the first holiday I have had where I didn't travel around a lot.

The hosts are really nice, friendly and made a good Service. The rooms are big and clean. Air condition costs extra but it is ok if you need it. Location near by the sea and also a Pool and a nice taverne at the hotel. Really good food in the evening. Every wednesday really good live music with a choice of fresh fish or steak (you also can choose from the menue if you like). Breakfast ok but room to...

What can I say Wow what a great holiday my husband and I had , from the management to the chambermaids we were made so welcome nothing was too much for the staff specially John and Maria , we will be coming back 100% Miss Lou and Keith

What an amazing experience! The super kind staff made us feel like kings . It was our home away from home for the last week. Looking forward to come back in September

Amazing location. Food and drinks were excellent...Guest oriented and polite staff! I would definitely recommend it. See you soon!

Normal aprtment-hotel. Got lucky and got a room with a ocean view from the balcony which was very nice. Good service, very nice pool area, also for kids. Wifi was unstable and had a poor connectivity to our room. Nice stores, cafes and restaurants right around the corner. Overall a nice experience as long as you don’t expect a five star hotel :)

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Caramel, A Grecotel Resort to Live

Adelianos Kampos, Adele Rethymno (in the centre) 🧭

We stayed at Caramel last week and can only praise the hotel. The accommodation was fantastic. We stayed in a bungalow with private pool. The hotel accommodation is arranged in separate buildings surrounding an amazing central pool and has a relaxed village feeling. I cannot praise the hotel enough but what makes it so special is the friendliness and helpfulness of every member of staff from front...

We were two retired ladies travelling together for two weeks in Greece. This hotel was truly exceptional! The room was huge, beautifully laid out and impeccably clean with two walkouts (one from the expansive bathroom and one from the bedroom) to a balcony with sea views…. Every single staff member (and there are many) was friendly, courteous, and extremely dedicated to giving their guests top notch...

Beautifully designed hotel with amazing lagoon shaped saltwater pool in the center. Village-like plan but very upscale. Wonderful gardening, perfect maintenance and squeaky clean. Great service by real professionals. Recommend the dinner in addition to the amazing breakfast. This is a hotel where the food is really great, fresh, nicely presented and served on a beautiful veranda. A safe, elegant and...

The whole experience and level of Service was exceptional. From arriving in the taxi and the warm welcome to impeccable service and attention to detail of all the staff at all levels. It was impossible to single out any individual. We stayed half board and it worked out really well, being able to swap 2 dinners for lunches so we could dine out for 2 livelier evenings in Rethymno. The Caramel is a...

From the moment you walk in you are made to feel so welcome, nothing was too much trouble at all. Our 2 bedrooms villa with a small pool was spacious with a separate annex 2nd room, perfect for 2 couples or in our case a teenager. A little tired perhaps could do with the curtains and lounge area upgrading, otherwise very comfortable. We had a cabana by the sea and the beach bar staff are very...

We stopped in Rethymno for a few days while holidaying in Crete . Whilst the beaches weren’t the best in Crete the resort was unbelievable . The fitout is so classy the gardens are so amazing and the pool is very special. The interior decorations are classic style but so fresh . Thanks to Ioanna and Elleni who were our customer service leads were beyond helpful. All other staff we encountered were...

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Rethymno Palace

Adelianos Kampos, Adelianos Kampos (in the centre) 🧭

Perfect hotel. The food is so nice and full fill my expectations for this level. Luxurious feeling. The beach is nice with some rocks.

PROS: Great atmosphere of hotel. Very polite, willing and profesional staff. Good food with many variations. CONS: Rooms need some maintenence (leaking water, toilet in not good condition, wardrobe opening problems, etc.). The room was noisy, constatly annoying sounds from air conditioning pipelines. Even when we have closed balcony, we heard loud sounds from the road next to hotel. The stay wasn...

The hotel is very good. Everything was perfect. We have little bit trouble with the air conditioning. Sometimes was too loud. The staff was perfect, mainly men in the bar. They were very nice and did great drinks. I really recommended this hotel for people who want to experienced romantic atmosphere, great food and nice place.

There are plenty of good rooms and very good service. They treat you very well. The beach is with rocks so you need to have swimming shoes. The pool is moderate, but very good. Not so many chairs for lying down near the swimming pool. Based on the number of rooms they need to add more. It's my first day here, but if you're bored with the sea and pool, you can rent a car and drive around the island...

There is no air conditioning in the room ( it is on the wall, but doesnt work) it is impossible to sleep at night. I talked to the reception several times, despite my requests, they didn't do anything about it

It is nice, not big hotel, with pool and view to the sea, very clean. Staff was friendly and kind, always with smile, The room was spacious and pleasent. Thank you Rethymno Palace

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Grecotel LUXME White

Adelianos Kampos, Adelianos Kampos (2 km from centre) 🧭

This was such an incredible resort. The staff is absolutely impeccable and their beachside/poolside service was amazing. The buffet was impressive and the food was absolutely delicious. I’d go back over and over.

Amazing resort and beach. Food was epic and the service around the pool really great. Just make sure to download the group app and book your restaurants as soon as you are confirmed. Got upgraded to a swim up room too so that was pretty special.

Beautiful property. Nice location. Trip to Agreco farm was wonderful and so was the food. Staff were fantastic at the resort. Used the spa it was lovely. Didn’t like the restaurant booking system. Downloaded Hotel app before we left Canada but unable to book restaurants 7 days in advance of arrival. Also the buffet food was underwhelming at times. Also allowing smoking was annoying. Can’t believe in...

It was just ok I'll start by saying the staff at the hotel are the nicest and most accommodating I've ever come across. This property is most certainly NOT a 5 star luxury resort. It's a 4 star at best and there's nothing luxury about it aside from the one pool and the sunsets. The room that I was originally assigned had a sexy shower situation happening, shower was separate from actual bathroom...

The staff at the hotel are very accommodating and friendly, helping you with anything you need. Our room was well proportioned, although we could have done with some more storage space for our clothing. We were situated on the ground floor right near the activity pool, which was perfect for us with teens. The staff were helpful before we even got to the hotel by answering questions via Whats App,...

Mine and my partner’s stay at the Luxme white was absolutely fantastic from the location to the food and facilities were amazing. Everyday there was always something to do with amazing evening activities for everyone to get involved with the rooms were superb with amazing air conditioning. Would highly recommend staying here and we will definitely be returning in the future

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La Mer Resort & Spa Crete

Georgioupolis, Dramia 730 07 (5 km from centre) 🧭

From start to finish this has just been a perfect holiday . The hotel is stunning - right on a private beach . The rooms are amazing , really modern with the added benefit of a hot tub on the terrace which we used every day. Staff are just exceptional - nothing is too much trouble and they go above and beyond . Really can’t fault the food - breakfast just has so much choice and we have had a couple...

Honestly, some of the best service I have ever experienced. From the big things to the tiny details, this hotel gives 100 percent in every aspect. My partner and I stayed for a week and it was absolutely amazing. We did not book an all inclusive package which meant we could enjoy both the buffet and the on-site à la carte restaurant. Both were excellent with consistently top-tier service. The hotel...

Highly recommend the spa treatments at the spa! My treatment with Eleftheria was excellent!! Peaceful and relaxing. My favorite part about the hotel

Very beautiful modern hotel. We really had relaxing time there. Comfortable bed, good breakfast , we tried a la carte restaurant and we really liked it . Sun beds are super comfortable , lots of cabanas , you have your privacy . Beautiful evening ambiance . Room was big enough with a nice jacuzzi. Staff is nice and friendly . Unforgettable stay .

Excellent value for money. The hotel is aesthetically pleasing, the facilities are new, the restaurant is delicious, and the service staff are very professional and enthusiastic. I recommend it to all Chinese people visiting Crete! !

La Mer Resort was a fantastic holiday stay, with great onsite facilities and in a prime location between Rethmyno and Chania. I have stayed at quite a few high end hotels for work and holidays, and I would say La Mer ranks highly because of its location, vibe and above all else their excellent staff. The staff are exceptionally warm and hospitable with a special call out to Marianna who was at the...

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Eliros Mare Beachfront Poem Hotel

Georgioupolis, Kavros Apokoronou (45 min from centre) 🧭

Your hotel is a great place for vacation. The service is excellent. The beach is clean and well-maintained. Drinks are prepared quickly and deliciously.

We had a great experience: the hotel is very well located in front of the beach, facilities are great, the staff is extremely helpful and the food was very good. Highly recommend.

Nice five star hotel with direct beach access. The beach is sandy (in some places a small pebbly strip when entering the water). The wifi in the hotel works fine. Our room was spacious, clean and the "don't disturb button" (instead of a sign to put on the door) was comfortable. The food, greek and international, was great at all occasions (don't miss out the traditional greek dinner you can have at...

Upon arrival, we were upgraded to a beautiful room with its own private pool, which was beautifully lit in the evening. We were also welcomed with snacks and bubbles in our room. Very tasty buffet-style food, friendly staff, very helpful!

This was my third stay at Eliros Mare, and yet again it reminded me why I keep coming back: it is one of those rare places where you immediately feel at home while still enjoying the benefits of a beautifully run beachfront resort. The location is absolutely stunning — directly on the long sandy beach of Georgioupolis, with crystal-clear waters and enough space for everyone to relax comfortably. The...

My partner and I stayed here in June 2025 and it was absolutely amazing! We were greeted on arrival where our bags were taken to our room and we sat down for a welcome drink and welcomed by staff. Our room was a good size, very clean and had everything we needed, including some nice extras. The staff were really friendly and helpful and went above and beyond for our visit. The main restaurant...

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Iberostar Selection Creta Marine

Panormos, P.B. Box 265, Panormos (45 min from centre) 🧭

Absolutely superb hotel with staff who really care. The hotel is spotless, and we stayed in room 742, a beach front Bungalow. Brilliantly designed with breathtaking view. The room was cleaned every day. The whole resort is spotless and the staff are attentive but not overbearing. Special mention to Victor in the older kids club who was full of enthusiasm and really cared about his job. He was fantastic...

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Iberostar Creta Marine. From start to finish, everything was fantastic — the atmosphere, the food, the staff, and the service. A very special mention to Ellie from Guest Relations, who was truly amazing. She went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience possible. Her kindness, warmth, and genuine care made us feel completely at home. Also, a...

Great hotel and gardens. Good location and food was really delicious. For a week, there were plenty of options and enjoyed mixing the buffet for a couple of evening meals at the onsite restaurants. Did have an issue with room set up (Garden view bungalow) for 2 adults and child which was completely impractical as the sofa chair which converted into a single bed didn’t allow the balcony door to open...

love the rooms, they are so pretty.. the stuff ist very kind they are very helpful und polite, i love the animateure programm, the service is also very well and the atmosphere is great in here

I really liked the stay and i thought the animateurs are wonderful. So much that i even thought about coming here to be one. Every staff member is really nice and if youre friendly you can definetly benifit from it:)

This was our second visit to the Iberostar Selection Creta Marine and although late arriving due to a flight delay, we were welcomed with a glass of champagne and a rose for my wife. The reception/lobby area is very spacious and immaculate, check in was pretty quick and we went to our room, the same room as last year, which was on the second floor in the main building with a sea view. The air conditioned...

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Anemos Luxury Grand Resort

Georgioupolis, Georgioupoli (2 km from centre) 🧭

From the moment we arrived we could tell that we were in for a great holiday and experience, the facilities were fantastic, food exceptional and so were the staff, I would highly recommend.

Excellent 5 star facility. Very good service. Great Bar. All inclusive dinner choices were just OK. We ended up ordering à la carte often which clearly increases the cost.

2nd time visiting 3rd time already booked. Only ting we don't like about this hotel is the weight we always gain. However small price to pay for a great vacation.

Exceptionally excellent resort. Great food, fantastic facilities, very welcoming service, everyone in the personnel is very helpful and nice. Rooms are comfortable and very clean. Location is perfect - between Rethymno and Chania, and Lake Korunas is close. Price - quality balance is very well retained. Beach is very close, and well retained. The restaurants are super good. We are looking forward to...

Excellent food especially for vegetarian food. Clean rooms and resort. Very comfy sun beds. We loved the beach bar a great addition for lunch.

I cannot say anything but it was great staying at your hotel. We enjoyed the food, accommodation, services and overall it was absolutely fantastic.

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The Royal Blue a Luxury Beach Resort

Panormos, Panormo Geropotamou (2 km from centre) 🧭

If they say ‘Home is where the heart is’ then The Royal Blue has certainly become our second home as it steals a small piece of our hearts every time we leave . This was our 4th visit in two years and people ask us why we keep returning to the same place . I guess these are the reasons .. 1) Location : The Royal Blue is just an oasis of calm , tucked away in an unspoilt area of Crete. There are no...

ALERT! ⚠️ There is a serious risk that you will NOT want to go back home after staying at The Royal Blue Resort & Spa! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel truly welcome and at home. Everyone was incredibly kind and helpful, and when our child got sick during the stay, they went above and beyond to support us and accommodate our needs — something we will never forget. The buffet was...

Me and my best friend had another awesome stay at the Royal Blue Resort & Spa, aka our second home. Normally we bring a few other veterans, but they were busy this time. So this stay, although each day was a celebration of life, it was more mentally relaxing and enjoyable. Life is short, so we decided to put our hard earned money together and stay in the Azure Residence and see how the other half...

It‘s a lovely Hotel. Our first room was close to the air condition and quite loud. But we talked to reception and for a new room. We Head a lovely view and they Tool care for us. We enjoyed our Holiday!

A meeting of the clan. Two of our adult children flew in from London and two from Australia. Add in a few partners and we ended up in 4 different rooms across eight people. Whilst we tried our best to confuse the wonderful concierge team with a few moving parts they were super helpful and patient. Thanks to Maria and her colleagues . The facilities and room were fantastic . The sports facilities,...

We just came back from The Royal Blue and I would like to say we really enjoyed our stay. It is a very beautiful hotel. The rooms are very spacious, with balcony. The staff is extremly friendly, hemofilia, always smiling snd willing to help. We also liked the beach, is perfect for children. 5 minutes distance by car to the closest village, where you can find restaurants and shops.

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Pilot Beach Resort

Georgioupolis, Chania – Crete (in the centre) 🧭

Fantastic family friendly hotel with a beautiful beach! We've visited Pilot Beach Resort two years in a row with our very young children (1 and 3 years old) and it's been a wonderful experience both times. The beach is amazing, clean, safe and with (most of the time) calm waters. It’s ideal for families. The rooms are as shown in the pictures and being close to the beach is definitely worth it....

First day and already incredibly disappointed. The accommodation "bungalow" is nothing more than a small room with a terrace worth mentioning. And then at the very end of the area, right on the main road. In the restaurant I was sent away because I was wearing flip-flops, while women were allowed to do so # discriminatory. Men in sandals or Birkenstocks were allowed in, while I was allowed to walk...

Fabulous hotel. Less than an hour from the airport. The staff are all so hard working and friendly. We had a pool view room, a family suit. Plenty of space in it. Would have liked a bit more privacy as we had a teenager with us and she struggled with anywhere to get dressed as it was open plan. But a lovely modern and clean room. Food is amazing. Every meal meal was delicious. The pools were the perfect...

Great Holiday in a Great Hotel. Rooms are modern and spacious. Even with high occupancy you have a good feeling as the area is so big. Food is delicious in all restaurants. Specials need to get paid additional even when you have HB or AI. Animation is soft. For the kids there is a nice kids club. The Spa has Sauna, steam bath and a indoor pool. The beach is fantastic. Overall recommend this place.

Great for families, the hotel has lot of attractions for children. The beach and pool areas are organized and good infra structure. Food is also very good, served in three restaurants. Rooms are comfortable.

Great facilities, one of the friendliest staff, variety of activities during the day, entertaining evenings, big variety buffet. Totally recommend!!

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Aloe Boutique And Suites - Adults only

Almirida, Almyrida Apokoronas 73008 Creta (in the centre) 🧭

This was one of many hotels we looked at but after so many positive reviews about the hotel and the staff it was a no brainer to book and we weren’t disappointed. The staff go out of their way to help you always with a friendly smile. The hotel is clean and adults only makes it a bonus. It’s a 10 second walk from the beach front. The beach is a cove never over crowded and the water is crystal clear...

From the moment my son and I were collected from the coach drop off point in the village in the very early hours I knew we were going to be in for an amazing holiday. Welcomed with a refreshing drink while we checked in our luggage was taken to our room where a much needed cold meat, fruit & cheese platter was waiting for us (at our request). Our room was spotlessly clean, extremely comfy beds &...

Such a beautiful clean and welcoming hotel set in the ideal location a few feet from a sandy beach. The water is so calm you can walk out such a long way and the selection of bars and restaurants are all amazing. The cleanliness and friendliness of this small boutique hotel is what makes your stay so enjoyable. The call button around the pool is a big luxury especially while reading a good book. 1...

We stayed at this beautiful hotel for one week and cannot recommend it enough. The service is exceptional and the hotel itself is very clean and well designed with everything you need. The location is ideal for a quiet relaxing holiday by the beach, but easy enough if you wish to travel into Chania centre. We were privileged to meet such wonderful staff at this hotel, especially Amelia on reception...

Recently returned from aloe boutique. Lovely small hotel for adults only. Spotlessly clean, all the staff seem to work really hard. Even saw them change the covers on the cabana sun beds round the pool. We were there on a bed and breakfast basis but we had a couple of lunchtime meals and one evening meal. All the food was lovely. Our bedroom was great, beds really comfortable and the showers were...

Fabulous hotel. We were very well looked after from start to finish. Everything positive that I'd read in previous reviews was accurate. The team were amazing, friendly and very helpful. Quality of food was great too. Our room had everything we needed and all the onsite facilities such as the pool, loungers, gym and spa were spot on. No complaints whatsoever. I would definitely recommend this hotel...

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Filion Suites Resort & Spa

Balion, 74057 Bali Rethymno (2 km from centre) 🧭

Hotel room was lovely, the shower was gross. Love holidays is where we booked and the transfer bus left us off at the side of the road, we had to call the hotel to come get us. This is no big deal if when booking you were informed of this, its understandable as a big coach would not make it up the 2km of winding Road. The Hotel was lovely staff amazing. Views great. Food good. All good except for...

We had an amazing stay at Filion Suites Resort in Bali. The food was absolutely delicious and varied, offering something for everyone. The service was outstanding—every staff member was incredibly kind, helpful, and always smiling. They really go above and beyond to take care of the guests. Every evening, there were fun activities in the hotel, adding to the lively atmosphere. The hotel was spotless...

Our stay at Filion Suites Resort & Spa was absolutely wonderful! The hotel is located in a beautiful, peaceful area with breathtaking views of the mountains — a perfect place to relax and unwind away from the crowds. The staff were exceptional – especially the lady at the reception, who was incredibly kind, friendly, and always ready to help. Thanks to her, everything went smoothly and with a smile...

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful hotel in the Crete mountains! The setting was stunning and peaceful, perfect for a relaxing getaway. Alex at the bar really made our evenings special – he brought so much energy and fun, turning every night into a proper laugh and a great party. Dimitri was incredibly helpful and always made sure we were comfortable throughout our stay. The hospitality here...

Had an incredible time during our stay here. All the staff were so friendly and helpful. Dimitri at the front desk was great. helped us when we forgot our key and when we couldn’t work out how to use the air conditioning in the room came down to the room to show us even though it was late in the evening, Aleks at the bar made the best cocktails and brought the party vibes. During the day make sure...

Perfectly adequate but do not expect a 5* if you've not paid 5* prices. Incredibly beautiful surroundings and amazing views from the rooms. Nice staff. Tons of food selection and all fresh/tasty. Delicious desserts which makes a change for an all-inclusive. Good selection of drinks. Rooms are spacious and very clean with comfortable beds, but it's not the 5* experience you'd hope for. Location: stunning...

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Kiani Beach Resort Family All Inclusive

Kalyves, Kalami, Kiani Beach, Kalives (2 km from centre) 🧭

The hotel is perfectly pleaaant but lacks the nuanced touches of a genuine 5 star. Some ameneties such as the playground and playarea are tired but the food in the restaurants is hearty and satisfying. Our room with a pool was lovely for a family of three and modern.

Amazing, very family friendly resort, sparkling clean, very friendly staff, amazing food, mini club, animation team-all was great. Rooms of a great size, special thanks to our cleaner. We’ve stayed with own pool and it was of a great size, very private, we could relax by the pool while our baby slept inside.

A great hotel for families A great hotel, with lots of activities and entertainment for kids both big and small. The food options are great, and as a vegan I had a number of options every meal which is different to usual holiday locations. The new and old buildings mean there's plenty of space for everyone and you can always find a sunbed

Great family resort. My 5 year old loved the kids club and activities. Pools were lovely temperature (though the water slides one was cold) All inclusive wasn’t the best I’ve had. Breakfast and lunch were fine but by dinner we preferred to leave the hotel. If you go right along the beach there was an excellent place for dinner and cocktails. Overall a good hotel. We had a great time and my 5 year had...

Beautiful room (superior maisonette) with plenty of room for a family of 4. Great pools, particularly in the newer blocks for swimming (lane pool), food was good but not excellent. Entertainment was good, particularly the music quiz, acrobats and Greek night. Drinks service was good too and much better if you do the upgrade package which we did part way through our holiday. Not much going on round...

Is in a relaxing area with beachfront views and includes 3 restaurants and 2 heated pools nice and r laxing hotel we will come again for sure!

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