When planning a vacation, choosing a place to live is a crucial moment. Unfortunately, the more stardom and the more expensive the hotel is, the better it is not always. Crete 3 star all inclusive hotels with a sandy beach on the first line, a great alternative to expensive establishments. They provide comfortable rooms, an optimal range of services, proximity to the sea and a variety of quality food. A review based on feedback from vacationers will help you make the right choice.
Indigo Mare 3 *
The complex consists of 88 studios and apartments located in six two-storey buildings in Platanias. An excellent sandy beach is 20 meters away. Apartments and studios with sea and orchard views are ideal for families. They are divided into a dining and sleeping area and are equipped with a kitchenette with the necessary utensils. Each room has a balcony or terrace.
The restaurant serves rich breakfast and dinner buffets with a variety of local and international dishes. You can dine at the à la carte tavern. To the lively center with extensive infrastructure - 450 m. To services of guests - a sauna, table tennis, billiards. Those who wish can rent mountain bikes and swim in the outdoor pool. For younger guests, there is an outdoor area, a games room and a shallow pool.
Indigo mare
Self-catering apartment with balcony
Very goodbased on 333 reviews
Alexia Beach Hotel 3 *
Located in the seaside village of Agia Marina near Chania in a quiet and peaceful place. In the neighborhood there are shops, ATMs, restaurants, a bus stop. 45 rooms, consisting of studios and apartments, are equipped with a kitchenette with a stove, kettle, coffee machine. A magnificent sea panorama opens from the windows and balconies. Guests can take a walk in the green area, relax by the beautifully designed swimming pool with an 80 cm deep section for children.
The restaurant serves delicious continental breakfasts, while the outdoor area serves local cuisine. In the mini-market you can buy fresh bread, dairy products, vegetables, fruits. On the sandy beach, which is a minute's walk away, for an additional fee, they provide sun loungers, umbrellas, it is possible to go water skiing, surf. There is a playground for children.
Alexia Beach Hotel
Swimming pool, terrace with sea view, poolside snack bar
Plakias Bay Hotel 3 *
On the south side of the famous town of Rethymno is the popular resort of Plakias. It grew up on the site of a small village, known since the times of the Roman Empire, and deservedly took a prestigious place for a relaxing holiday for people of all ages. Comfortable conditions in a fertile valley with thickets of olive groves, mysterious mountains and an incredibly beautiful bay of the Cretan Sea attract many tourists. For accommodation in the resort there are several small private apartments, hotels, boarding houses with different price categories.
One of the most popular is Plakias Bay Hotel. Built within walking distance of the main beach of Plakias. It is the longest sandy beach on the island. It creates a feeling of unusual freedom, sea space. This stretch of coastline has received the Blue Flag award on several occasions. The rooms have the necessary furniture, household appliances, a bathroom. The veranda offers a beautiful view of the surroundings.
Meals are based on traditional local cuisine. They are prepared with local produce and served in a small restaurant by the hosts. We always offer quality red wine of our own production.
It is proposed to take advantage of the numerous offers of the resort: excursions to the sights of the island, hiking in the beautiful surroundings, water activities.
In the rental service, you can take a car and drive along the coast, climb into the mountains, see the Kotsifu gorge, the Kuraliotiko waterfall, the Frangkokastello fortress. Visit the fun activities in the villages of Mario, Celia, Myrtios near the resort.
Plakias Bay Hotel
Restaurant and terrace with stunning sea views
Very Good based on 144 reviews
Golden Bay 3 *
The complex is located in the picturesque area of Malia. The spacious, newly renovated apartments have a balcony or terrace, a sleeping and dining area with a refrigerator, microwave oven, stove and sink. The rooms offer a magnificent view of the mountains, the sea. Guests relax around the crystal clear pool. Nearby there is a bar with soft drinks and pleasant music. Traditional continental breakfasts are served in the restaurant or on the veranda. For a fee, it is possible to order lunch or dinner. There is a mini golf course, billiards, table tennis.
The municipal beach with clean fine sand is a 3-minute walk away. For a fee, you can take umbrellas and sun loungers. On the shore there is a volleyball court, many water activities (catamarans, bananas, water skis). A half-hour walk is a wild rocky beach. Nearby there is a supermarket, several taverns, shops, travel agency, car rental. Some inconvenience is caused by the remoteness of the bus stop - 15 minutes on foot.
Golden bay
Outdoor pool and sun terrace
Superb based on 223 reviews
Akti Corali Hotel 3 *
Consists of 32 rooms and is located in the suburbs of Heraklion. The clean, newly refurbished rooms have floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, most of which overlook the crystal clear sea. Guests celebrate such a dignity as a private beach nearby. The shore is always clean and there are no strangers, as the staff make sure that it is only accessible to guests staying. Sun loungers and awnings are provided free of charge.
Those who wish can play football or volleyball, spend time by the large clean pool with a bar, where guests are offered refreshing cocktails, desserts, and light snacks. Breakfasts, served in a restaurant or in a cozy outdoor area, amaze with their variety: homemade Greek yogurt, cheeses, hot pastries, panna cotta, brownie, omelets, feta pies, bacon. For those wishing to taste exquisite local cuisine, there are two restaurants nearby. Within walking distance - bike and scooter rental and a large supermarket.
Akti Corali Hotel
Large outdoor pool with sun loungers and parasols
Corinna Mare 3 *
The complex is located near Chania, built literally on the shores of the Aegean Sea. It includes 49 rooms (apartments, suites, studios, mesonets). The windows, balconies offer stunning views of the sea and the island of Theodorou, as well as the garden. The adjacent territory is well-groomed and beautiful, buried in greenery and flowers. Guests have at their disposal two swimming pools with a Lounge bar and a fitness room. There is a private sandy beach nearby. Since the bottom is rocky, the entrance to it is provided from the pier. Guests note that there is a wonderful restaurant with traditional cuisine and a varied range of Mediterranean dishes prepared according to signature recipes.
Buffet breakfasts are plentiful and tasty. For lunch and dinner for a reasonable price, you can order pasta with seafood, lobsters, mussels, fish dishes, a variety of hot and cold snacks. There is a minimarket opposite the complex. Those who want to have fun, visit nightclubs, restaurants, excursions will reach the center of Chania in 10 minutes. Within walking distance there are several villages, visiting which you can feel the local flavor, the atmosphere of island life.
Corinna mare
Small private beach right at the edge of the pool
Batis Hotel 3 *
The three-storey modern building of 27 apartments is located on the coast in Rethymno. They consist of one or two furnished rooms with a kitchen, refrigerator, stove.There is a living room with a library, internet area. Across the road, 20 meters away, there is a municipal sandy beach. Despite the sandy bottom, the sea water is crystal clear. Umbrellas and sun loungers are paid.
To the beautiful medieval city of Rethymno, 15 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by bus, which stops nearby. Guests are happy to relax by the pool and stroll through the territory ennobled with flowers and greenery. The breakfasts served in the restaurant are hearty and tasty. At the entrance there is a bar "Cactus" with a variety of chilling cocktails. Nearby there are shops, taverns, a large supermarket, car rental.
Batis Hotel
Sea view rooms, beach bar, sun loungers and pool
Balos Beach 3 *
Built in the western part of the island at a distance of about 45 km from the center of Chania. In this place, the coast of the Gulf of Kissamos is untouched by civilization and guests can enjoy not only the pristine silence, but also an extraordinary view of the sea, where it merges with the sky and goes beyond the horizon. You can admire this beauty from the cozy rooms. Among them are suites, regular rooms, studios of various categories. Everywhere there is a balcony with a view of the surroundings, a kitchen, equipment for ensuring the necessary climate, a TV, etc.
On the territory there is a children's pool, a large outdoor pool with special water purification, a hot tub. Comfortable garden furniture, sun terrace, beautiful garden for romantic walks, private beach area. A modern fitness center with a complex of exercise equipment, a sauna. Vacationers have the opportunity to drive to the best beaches of the island: Falassarna (13 km), Mávros Mólos (6.5 km), Telónio Beach (8.2 km). Balos beach (7 km), where to make a wish in a special place in the Mediterranean, where the waters of three seas merge: Libyan, Ionian, Aegean.
A pleasant breakfast is served in a separate salon located in the central building. There is also a bar and a TV room. You can arrange for breakfast delivery to any room, dine in the restaurant using the buffet options. Order dishes of European, Greek and international cuisines. Prepare a delicious grill, barbecue, drink excellent coffee.
Balos Beach
1 hour drive from the magnificent city of Chania
Corali Beach 3 *
The northern part of the island has become world famous for its sandy beaches stretching in a long strip along the beautiful coastline. Among the recreation areas, the beaches of Skaleta or a small village located 11 km from Rethymno are very popular. Sandy beaches have been awarded the Blue Flag sign for their impeccable sea and cleanliness. It should be borne in mind that the coast is open to the north wind and there are often waves on the sea. This allows you to practice sea sports here.
There are many complexes of different price categories for living in an ideal place during a relaxing family vacation. One of them is Corali Beach, located just 50 meters from the entrance to the sea. On a very clean, well-groomed beach, there are always free places, umbrellas and sun loungers are provided. There is a traditional tavern and a life-saving station.
Accommodation is offered in family rooms, separate rooms for non-smokers or with enhanced soundproofing. Each room has the necessary furniture and household appliances. Air conditioning and heating are working. Free internet access is provided in public areas. There is an outdoor pool on site. There is a playground for children. Meals are served in a restaurant, bar. Can I have breakfast in my room. The owner's wife is in charge of kitchen work.
Corali Beach
40 meters from the sandy beach
Alia Beach Hotel 3 *
Located in the calm and cozy center of Hersonissos. Clean spacious rooms, renovated in 2017, delight with freshness, new furniture and fixtures. Each room has a kitchenette equipped with appliances and utensils. A beach with water activities is 20 meters away.
Some guests like to go to the wild beach, which is a 15-minute walk away. It is always quiet there, few people, an excellent gentle entrance to the water. There is a small swimming pool on site where you can cool off. Guests are offered breakfast buffet. More refined dishes can be ordered from the à la carte menu. Within walking distance there is a large supermarket "Halkidakis" and the city center with a developed infrastructure. Bus stop 150 m.
Hotel Caretta Beach 3 *
The small complex is an ideal place for those who want to relax away from the noise of the cities. It is located near the town of Platanias on a huge semi-empty sandy beach. Consists of modern two-room apartments with kitchenette and seating area. The windows overlook the bay or the garden with fruit trees and flowers. A variety of activities are available on the beach, which is two minutes away, including snorkeling, hiking and fishing. Bicycles and cars can be rented for self-guided tours of the scenic surroundings. For those who wish, there is an excellent clean pool with a children's area.
Guests love the delicious homemade food served in the restaurant and outside. You can buy everything you need in several nearby supermarkets. Travel to Chania, where you can get acquainted with such sights as the Limnopolis water park and the Nea Chora beach, will help diversify your relaxing vacation. The bus stop is a 15-minute walk away. A tourist bus with very interesting routes stops there.
Hotel Caretta Beach
Aegean sea view
Sunny Bay 3 *
Beach complex with 56 rooms is located on the shores of the Kissamos Bay in the city of the same name, not far from the center. The windows overlook the crystal blue sea or the beautiful pool. The sea is 20 meters away. The beach is small, but very clean, sun loungers and umbrellas are provided for a fee.
The bars offer refreshing drinks, light snacks, while the restaurant offers buffet breakfasts and local cuisine. You can relax in the shade by the pool. There is a plunge pool for younger guests. One of the advantages of this accommodation is that the beautiful beaches of Balos and Elafonisi are nearby. In the district there are wonderful taverns, pastry shops, souvenir shops, grocery stores. Staff can help book excursions around the island if needed.
Sunny bay
Rooms with sea or pool view
Very Good based on 263 reviews
Coriva Beach Hotel 3 *
A magnificent cozy complex, consisting of 44 rooms, located in a picturesque place on the outskirts of the village of Koutsounari, 9 km from the southernmost town of the island - Ierapetra. It consists of pretty Greek village style houses surrounded by a lush Mediterranean garden. Rooms are clean and fresh with views of the garden, mountains and the Libyan Sea. A stone's throw from the private beach with free sun loungers and umbrellas. Its peculiarity is the purest water of a bright turquoise hue and the absence of waves. Nearby there is a rental of water equipment.
The beach has its own tavern, where they serve dishes prepared according to special recipes, including fish and seafood. Varied breakfasts and dinners in the main restaurant include many vegetables, fruits, cheeses, yoghurts. Guests can visit the spa, which offers facial and body treatments. By the large pool you can relax, sunbathe and sip a refreshing cocktail.
Coriva Beach Hotel
Pool with sea views and lush Mediterranean garden
Creta Seafront Residences 3 *
The hotel complex is located in the city of Rethymno on the coast. A clean sandy beach is a 1-minute walk away. The city center is 15 minutes on foot. There are many taverns, bars, cafes on the promenade, offering Mediterranean cuisine. Guests enjoy spending time in the magnificent garden. For those who wish, there is a barbecue area where you can cook delicious meat.A supermarket and a butcher shop are close by, so there will be no problem buying food and fresh meat.
The complex includes several spacious villas with quality renovation, designed for families. They are built of stone and wood, have a well-equipped kitchen, bedrooms, recreation areas. Each villa has a spacious furnished terrace with views of the sea or the Venetian fortress. Some rooms overlook the pool. There is an excellent tropical bar next door that serves a variety of cocktails. At leisure, you can play billiards, rent a bicycle or car to explore the surroundings of ancient Rethymno.
Creta Seafront Residences
Offers sea or pool views
Good based on 74 reviews
Malliotakis Beach Hotel 3 *
The hotel with 28 rooms is located in a picturesque area on the coast in the town of Stalida. Heraklion Airport is 24 km away. The building consists of cozy small rooms of four categories with an area of 22-35 m². A clean beach with a wide coastline, with a gentle slope is a few meters away. The territory is beautifully arranged, decorated with green spaces. Guests have a pleasant time: relaxing by the outdoor pool, sunbathing on the veranda, playing billiards. Little guests splash with delight in the shallow pool.
The snack bar offers a variety of cocktails and light snacks. The restaurant serves traditional continental breakfasts. For a more thorough meal and taste delicious dishes, visit the Made In Greece restaurant and the Kelariko Greek Tavern, which are located next door. Nearby - shops, souvenir shops, restaurants, bars. In half an hour walk there is the ethnographic museum "Lychnostatis", where the folk life of Greece and the water park "Aqua Plus" are presented.
Malliotakis Beach Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool bar, terrace with sea view
Superb based on 72 reviews