Hotels near Karavostasi Beach in Geropotamos

We had an enjoyable stay in the Creta Marine in mid-October. Hotel 4/5 - We found the hotel to be generally very nice, it's big and the grounds merge seamlessly with the next door Iberostar Panorama hotel, giving it an even bigger feel. There's a mixture of large apartment blocks and a really nice village feel to the various Bungalows, helped by the well manicured grounds throughout. That said although some of the hotel has been modernised, some areas feel a little tired, the main pool area, and the gym in particular were a let down. We arrived late (thanks EasyJet), so check-in was a breeze, but there weren't any refreshments available, which would have been nice given we'd missed dinner. Location 4/5 - situated in a remote part of the island, there's nothing nearby other than a small shop, and the transfer time (coach) was ~2 hours from Chania Airport. However, it's in a really beautiful spot with multiple private protected coves/beaches, ideal for swimming/snorkeling. Rooms 3/5 - we stayed in the Bungalows, which are situated in a great location, especially the Waterfront ones, although the decor and bathrooms are in need of a total refresh. You do get a free mini bar, with beer, water, soft drinks and a bottle of red wine, which was nice, but this isn't refreshed. Food/Drink 4/5 - We found the food to be generally very tasty with plenty of choices. The drinks were good too, mainly local brands although some international brands were available on All Inclusive, and others at a charge. That said, a major downside was even when you asked for an international brand (e.g. Bacardi), the bar staff would more often than not substitute it for a local brand, which was disappointing, as it felt like you had to argue for what you wanted every time! Entertainment 4/5 - The poolside team worked really hard, and although we didn't get too involved, everyone that did seemed to have fun. We mainly stayed in the Bar area in the evening, and there was some really good singers/bands, more of that please! Guests 3/5 - The guests on the whole were pleasant, with ~90% being German when we stayed, and the rest made up of English/French/Portuguese/Danish etc, which was fine for us, maybe not if you have kids? However, there were multiple occasions of rudeness, pushing in and generally selfish behaviour from some of the older German guests, which was a shame, clearly not the Hotels fault at all - but something to expect/be aware of if booking this hotel. Conclusion 4/5 - Would we go back? Absolutely, we loved our stay, and I expect most of the improvement areas I've highlighted can/will be addressed by the hotel.

We stayed here with friends for a week. This hotel is definitely not a five star hotel, more like a three star. I would like to make others aware that on check in you are expected to pay a 10 Euro a night tax, we were unaware of this. I did see signs on the check in desk stating that this charge is to be paid on check in, however none of the signs were in English!. All of the staff we met during the week were really nice, some of the names I remember are Regina, Kostas and Sofia. Our room was very spacious ( superior room) with a fridge, kettle, flat screen TV, full size ironing board with iron and a very comfortable bed. Our bathroom was great too, we had a shower cubicle and a separate bath. Plus a lovely balcony to sit out on. The whole area in which the hotel is located is very scenic and really quiet. The hotel itself is spotless, there were always staff cleaning, even late in to the night. The pools are very cold, we only used the main pool at the top of the complex and the little pool at the bottom. We did not use the spa or the gym which you have to pay for, so cannot comment on that. There were a few negatives which I will point out. Firstly the alcoholic drinks, these are awful. The beer is terrible and the cocktails were bad too. They use cheap shorts to make them, not branded alcohol such as Smirnoff etc. There is a happy hour between 4pm and 5pm where you can purchase cocktails, they were 5 Euro each. There is a little shop on the site where you can buy typical essentials, this shop also sells beer ( Mythos, Alpha etc) in cans in case you want a proper Greek beer. Now on to the food in the main dining area. I am not a fussy person and I will eat practically anything. But even I found it hard to find something nice to eat most days and nights. The food is typical mass produced catering. There was always fish, chicken etc. One night there was pork chops, they were very nice apparently, I didnt eat them. Chips are always available, even at breakfast time. They were always cold. There is a microwave oven to use if your food was cold. Coffee and tea are available, filter coffee too. Freshly squeezed orange juice in the morning, which was really nice. I had an issue with the fact that none of the food had any labels stating what ingredients the food contained. Not good if anyone has allergies. This was brought to the attention of the restaurant manager by myself and my friend, and the very next night there were labels on the desert section. However they were not there the next night. We hired a car for the week so didnt use the hotel shuttle bus to Bali beach. This hotel could be the 5 star it claims to be if they made a few changes. The majority of the other hotel guests were lovely but there were a few , quite rowdy people who, somehow, managed to get very drunk on the rubbish drinks. Evening entertainment was poor, there was a clown ( who was searching for children), a magician and some Greek dancers. I would not stay here again.

Located in Rethymno, Kapsaliana Village Hotel is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Arkadi Monastery and Sacred Monastery of Arkadi. This upscale hotel is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Rethymnon Venetian Port and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Museum of Ancient Eleutherna.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this Tuscan-style hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 25 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and DVD players. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Lovely hotel, a good 4 out of 5 from me The hotel is impressive looking, especially at night. The pools are lovely and staff great. I was especially touched by the effort Irina, Debi and Demitris put into make sure my partner had a very special 60th birthday at the resort. The hotel group also own a farm which you can visit and enjoy a fabulous meal as part of the package. A sister hotel has a water park which we enjoyed too. Our room was a fabulous location with a little garden leading right out to the pool. It was a little dated but perfectly functional. The swim up rooms looked amazing but i rarely saw people in the water. Not sure how suited they would be for kids. My one frustration was the a la carte restaurants. You have to book 6 days in advance and you are limited as to how many times you can use them. Although the buffet was by far one of the best we have experienced, we much prefer to have an a la carte dinner. We maxed out our booking slots (accepting we would have a handful of buffet meals, but did this before we knew about the hotel entertainment schedule. We had to forgo two a la carte restaurants in order to enjoy the entertainment. Also worth noting for families that one restaurant is only available for 12+ guests and another published on the website is only open in high season so we had a greek, Italian and asain available to us. The hotel has a lovely chocolate shop and does fabulous desserts (although very chocolate based). There is a crepe and waffle place open till 6pm. the buffet closes after mealtimes. I understand the bar offers late night snacks. The drinks are good quality although I have to say the drinks from the long bar by the restaurants are by far superior. Shame there isn’t a lounge area to sit at there. Would I go again, probably. I must admit though the offer at Mitsis with the creperie open til 2am and the a la carte ‘street food’ by the pool is a bit more suited to our tastes.

With a stay at Jo-An Beach Hotel in Rethymno, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Rethymnon Venetian Port and Platanes Beach. This upscale hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Rethimno Kart and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Horse Park Rethymno.Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. You can enjoy a meal at Ambrosia serving the guests of Jo-An Beach Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Relax with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or one of 2 poolside bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).Make yourself at home in one of the 90 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

The Bio Suites is a great hotel, situated a 4 minute walk from the sandy beach and an easy 20 minute stroll along the beach road promenade to the old town of Rethymon, which is a must to get lost in and enjoy. If we were to return to Crete we would stay here again. The hotel looks clean and welcomng from the outside and this continues throughout. The multilingual reception team were courteous, very helpful and available 24/7. The room we stayed in had comortable twin beds, TV, fridge, kettle, airconditioning, ample storage space, balcony (ours overlooked the street but others do overlook the swimming pool area) and a great shower. Daily housekeeping available, which you controlled via request buttons by the door, or a 'Do Not Disturb' DND option. The food is buffet style and catered for all international tastes, was excellent quality, lots of choice and the lunch / dinner selections changed daily. If you were not on a package, the breakfast cost just Euro 8, lunch Euro 10 and dinner Euro 12 - this is really good value given what was available to eat. The restaurant staff were very attentive, cleared up used plates and cutlery quickly and we never had to wait to be seated. Good selection of wines to buy. The swiming pool area was well spaced out so you were not sitting right next to other guests, the pool was a good size, protected from the wind given it is surrounded by other buildings. The hotel is one block back from the beach road and the Bio Suites have their own area on the beach for their guests, who can pay Euro 9 for two sunbeds and a parasol. The beach is expansive, the sea was warm and the area was ideal for children. Numerous showers available to wash the feet off when leaving and with boardwalks to use as the sand did get hot. Transfer to Heraklion airport was 1.5 hours along the coastal road so not too onerous. There are lots of restauarnts, bars, cafes, ice cream & tourist shops and supermarkets in the close vicinity. Summary - really pleased we stayed here and happy to return - both the Bio Suites and Rethymon are a great place for a holiday.

Fantastic hotel. The staff here (especially the staff who run the bar ) are fanstastic - we couldnt fault them at all. Friendly, attentive, polite - just lovely. Pool - lovely sized pool , very clean , beds all in very good condition (no plastic / broken beds at all) and generally was one umbrella for every 2 beds. This was the first hotel ive stayed in where you didnt have to get up at the crack of dawn to get a bed - if you did this and did not use your bed for hours then staff would remove towels . Staff will take your drinks orders while you sunbathe and then bring them over to you and take away any empty glasses etc - so the poolside was always very clean. lots of sofas . chairs & tables, to sit at round the pool - some in sun and some in the shade so something for everyone. The bar also was very comfortable to sit in if you wanted to get our of the sun. Upstairs seating area also available - very beutifully lit at night so was a lovely area to sit in for drinks in the eveninig. Again table service for drinks made for very chilled evenings. Rooms were fantastic. Beds very comfortable and rooms cleaned every day unless you didnt want them to . Bathrooms were modern and clean with plenty of towels and toiletries. Food was superb. Staff always happy to get you a table wherever you wanted to sit - again drinks orders were taken and brought to your table. Food always plentiful and very well labelled. Huge range of dishes. Beach is less that 5 minutes away - Popeye watersports is on the beach and were very good. Old town is 20-30 minute walk depending on where you wanted to get to. Would highly recommend this hotel - fantastic staff and hotel - would definately return.

Stop at Adele Beach Hotel to discover the wonders of Crete Island. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a great time. All the necessary facilities, including free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, valet parking, car park, are at hand. Some of the well-appointed guestrooms feature air conditioning, balcony/terrace, soundproofing, telephone, television. Access to the hotel's outdoor pool, garden will further enhance your satisfying stay. Adele Beach Hotel is an excellent choice from which to explore Crete Island or to simply relax and rejuvenate.

With a stay at Nostos Beach Boutique Hotel in Mylopotamos, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Livadi beach and Vlihi Nero beach. This upscale hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Varkotopos beach and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Reptisland.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.Make yourself at home in one of the 55 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

With a stay at Bali Diamond Adults Only - by Checkin in Mylopotamos, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Varkotopos beach and 7 minutes by foot from Livadi beach. This upscale hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Vlihi Nero beach and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Reptisland.A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.Stay in one of 20 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and blackout drapes/curtains.