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!"

Vasia Royal Hotel ★★★★

"The rooms are spacious and very clean with everything you need. Air con safe clean bedding and towels fridge small balcony but adequate. Not many guests so no buffet but anything asked for was provided quickly and efficiently. Service ice was friendly from kitchen to reception and rooms. Could not fault staff but disappointed with support of which there was none from jet2 again not the hotels fault. The location is little way out of the nearest towns but there is a bus service nearby to all main locations and is easy to use. Beach is a good 10 min. walk sometimes not ideal for those with walking difficulties as parts of the main road leading to us have limited pathways but once there it is stunning. All in all ideal for a relaxing holiday not ideal if you crave the nightlife but would highly recommend the hotel.for cleanliness and service"

Olga Studios ★★★

"Throughout our entire stay at the Olga Apartments, Giorgos and Stella made us feel very welcome. We  booked the apartment for the Monday but due to late flights we didnt arrive until nearly 3am Tuesday morning,  the Travel Agent, equipped with all our travel info, couldnt communicate to Giorgos our arrival time for some odd  reason , (something they need to fix) which meant he sat up all night to make sure we arrived safely and still managed to have a massive smile and warm greeting regardless of the time.  Nothing was ever a bother to them. The entire complex was immaculate, including their spotless swimming pool with very comfy sun loungers. We had a balcony on the first floor, which was a fabulous touch.  We went self catering, however you did have the choice to have your meals there. Next time, we will do this as Giorgos is an amazing chef who knows how to make a cracking steak.  Complex is very close to the beach, a mere 5 minute walk, with lots of amazing restaurants on the beach front or shops for your souvenirs. If you don't fancy a night at a restaurant, you are able to have a drink at the poolside bar, where Giorgos is an amazing host full of banter, chat all round, great character. We had a fantastic time from start to finish, Giorgos and Stella have a fantastic wee family. Thank you for a fantastic stay. We can't wait to stay with you and your wonderful family again. Declan and Caroline from Ireland 😁"

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"

Kelaya Luxury Apartments ★★★★

Golden Bay Boutique Hotel & Bungalows ★★★★

"Looking at booking this place for September after reading all of your amazing reviews ❤️ We would be eternally grateful if someone could please share a food and drinks menu Thanks so much"

Creteco Hotel & Suites ★★★★

"Spectacular!!! I am travelling a lot all around the World but I never had a perfect experience like that… the team is amazing, the management very friendly so they make a great atmosphere during your stay. Extremely clean rooms, the garden is very beautiful with a lot of different plants and a beverage (kitchen +bar) department is always fresh with seasonal ingredients. 5 Stars! Excellent days during our visit. Thank you so much for your kind hospitality and I wish all the best for all of you 🙏"

Destino Sea View Villa with Private Pool ★★★★

Kri-Kri Village Holiday Apts by Estia ★★★

"This small and friendly family-run hotel/self-catering apartments is a great find. Jenny, the owner is very organised, warm, friendly and always on hand to answer any questions. She runs the accommodation with help from a few of her family. Our late afternoon flight was delayed by several hours prior to departure (and en route) due to stormy weather, therefore although we had been due to reach our accommodation at 10.30, we actually arrived around 2.00 the following morning. As the hotel is very small, it does not operate a 24-hour reception. Therefore, A note was left on the reception door to let us know our room number and arrangements for the key which was all as per the note. The breakfast is good for a hotel of this size consisting of bread, cereal, one type of cheese and ham and either cake or small croissants, plus coffee, tea and juice. It is served from 8.30 – 10.30 so a good timeframe to allow a nice lie-in. The small complex is as per the photos with nicely furnished outside areas around the reception/pool where you can eat breakfast. There is a snack menu serving drinks, salads, sandwiches, pizza, etc. throughout the day. It is a very short walk from several small beaches where you will find around 5/6 cafes/restaurants overall at intervals opposite the beach areas. The small beach areas are very natural and separated by rocky outcrops with some having sun loungers/umbrellas owned by the restaurants and others where you could take a beach mat or your own chairs, etc. space allowing. Around 15 minutes’ walk up to the main road you will find a traditional Greek restaurant (live Greek music on some nights), a very small supermarket and a bakery also selling ice cream and where you can either eat in or buy food/drink to take away. On this road, you will also find the bus stop which has buses to Heraklion (every 20 – 30 minutes) and Malia in the opposite direction. This accommodation and area has everything you need for a week’s holiday in a resort that feels "very Greek" compared to some other areas of the Island."