Stella Blue Seaside Resort ★★★★

"6 of us between the age of 38 and 68 stayed here in May. The area is quiet and not suitable for those looking for more lively atmosphere. It was a relaxation holiday for us and the hotel and staff did a perfect job in every way. The food options here very much focus on quality over quantity. We found buffet food to be fresh and replenished often but sometimes food was not that hot. The food in the a La carte restaurants was amazing! The Lobster ravioli and the T bone steak were my favourite meals. The staff here genuinely care and want you to have a great time. Ranya and Marina in guest relations are brilliant. Ranya knew as a group we would struggle to get booked into the restaurants so did this for us ahead of us speaking to her - great service! Other staff members that made our stay great were Michael, Christian, Abi, Nefeii, Gopell, George and the lads helping run the drinks in the lobby and also the waitresses in the Asian lunch restaurant. The lady in the spa was very friendly she helped us secure spa access every morning for my Dad who needed it for health reasons. The spa is limited to 6 people at any time which means it does not get crowded. Management are present and you can see they are working hard to make the service excellent but at times it is noticeably a hinderance. We sat down for lunch at the Asian restaurant and due to management intervention that day we ended up being served last when we had sat down first because the manager insisted the waitress serve in a certain order. Bit frustrating for staff and customers. We used the spa for a tranquil couple of mornings out of the sun and for a massage. Keep an eye on the app for spa offers, we had a shoulder massage with 1hr spa access for €50, the quality of the treatment was really good and professional. Pool towels and beds are comfortable. Cocktails are freshly made and were nice. The hotel could benefit from a water refill station to save queuing for a drink as quite often we noticed the bar was under staffed for the amount of guests. It would be great if ice cream was freely available like most other all inclusive 4* and above but here it was only available at the a La carte restaurants. Entertainment here is sophisticated and fairly minimal don’t expect Benidorm style entertainment because it’s not that sort of place. We had a comfort double room on the ground floor. Rooms are not very sound proof so take ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. There are free shower rooms, fitted with toiletries, towels and hair dryer if you have a late flight and don’t wish to pay €95 for the late checkout. Don’t hesitate to book this you won’t be disappointed!"

Kasapakis Hotel & Apartments ★★★

"I have just left this hotel It is beyond terrible we were here for 3 nights and paid over 1300 pound it is old grubby disgusting no proper shower just a hose to use with no curtain or anything… the toilet was leaking water everywhere disgusting the beds are terrible my back is in agony you have to pay 7 pound a day for air conditioning…. Our room wasn’t cleaned and had no clean towels had to use our beach towels the handle to the door on the veranda kept falling off everytime we tried to open the door… we spent all our time outside of the hotel as the sunbeds are grubby the bar is non existent no wonder the hotel is completely empty I would give this a 1 star at best please do not waste your money"

Villa Breath of the Sea ★★★

Niriides Palace ★★★

"Dream stay in this place! We had a week in a modern, spacious and cozy apartment with a mini pool on the balcony and a nice view of the sea just 50 m. away! Everything brand new, design furniture, comfy beds, excellent cleanliness and luxury amenities-towels-bed linen, even sunbeds outside in the courtyard, in a detox relaxing environment, listening only to the sea waves! They even serve breakfast in the room, and you can enjoy it anytime of the day you wish! The kind ladies of the beautiful hotel, Evangelia and Christine are real hostesses, and they take care of their Guests throughout all stay. Definitely recommend and coming back to Niriides Palace!"

Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort ★★★★★

"Good value for money, but the food is a bit salty and you'll get tired of it if you eat it often. It is far away from the city and is suitable for families to choose for leisure vacation."

Your Memories Hotel ★★

"The apartments are very well located in a quiet area, surrounded by flowers, with a swimming pool. They're like little houses with terraces. The welcome was very warm, with a welcome gift. Halfway between the city of Heraklion (15 minutes) and the eastern beaches (10 minutes), you can enjoy the Cretan pace of life without being in an urban setting. Off-season is perfect—the weather is beautiful and the prices are very reasonable. Well done!"

Saint George Gournes Bay "by Checkin" Adults Only ★★★

"I had a great, relaxing stay at the hotel. The hotel is of excellent quality. The staff is very professional and friendly. My room was of a high standard, and the breakfast was good. The pool is excellent. Location-wise, again very good and quiet. It is about 1 km from a good selection of restaurants and the beaches. I want to praise several staff. Alex, the manager, is very approachable and is very receptive to new ideas. Emma, made me welcome every day and is very informative of the local area; Katerina, who provided a good breakfast; and Vera, who made sure my apartment was spotlessly clean every day. I recommend it. Nick Leicestershire"

The Nest Resort ★★★

Senseana Sea Side Resort & Aquadventure ★★★★★

"Lovely and clean place. Great pools. Food is shockingly bad! Wouldn't feed it to the dog. There is no real kids club. Just an old 90s boom box and a set of fairy lights. Marios in the pool bar was amazing. Very helpful. Very professional (strawberry amereto)"