Hotels with Swim-up Rooms in Kato Gouves

Amazing resort, excellent food and good service. Would really recommend the all swim up rooms and all inclusive as the food at all the restaurants was outstanding.

Pool was nice and staff are friendly. We had a room with a private pool that was very nice. However the toilet was very smelly it smelt like water sewage which made going to the toilet a very unpleasant experience.

Right firstly the bad things ..... no still can’t think of any, what a brilliant relaxed holiday, great food, great accommodation , brilliant staff their manager should be very proud. From the moment you arrive nothing is to much trouble , we stayed in bungalow with a private pool, we asked for a late check out and moved to a swim up room, I was not disappointed with either. This is a chill out holiday, I’m more of a get out and see things person and find rest difficult so I did get myself a snorkel and swam in the sea near the hotel, which had some wonderful fish to see. I also used the spa which was really nice to. I was all inclusive and the restaurant options were a great change to the usual buffet scenario, we loved Umami the best. We also got the the miniature train ( which was lively to the local town and village , you can also if you want get a bus to the main city, but I would recommend treating yourself to a good rest and a bit of being spoiled , this is the place to do it😊

This was a 1 night stay prior to a longer booking, in a basic room. I was also here last year. Don’t be scared of a solo trip, the people are fantastic and you will be made to feel very welcome and not alone. The guests are hit and miss, some are a bit rowdy, some doing photo shoots the whole time but it’s easy to find some quiet space. Most are couples in their 30s. The rooms are soundproofed, I stayed on a top floor and couldn’t hear any neighbours which was a relief, food is fantastic but large portions. All inclusive is a must so that you can relax and let the wonderful people bring you drinks and snacks. I had a wonderful massage to start my trip, and a meal in the lovely Greek restaurant. Outside gym has some really cool equipment. I think the resort is non smoking, which is a relief as many Greek people smoke (there are mostly English people here), there are a lot of vapers. I travel to 5 star hotels for work, and I cannot say enough good things about the staff here, they are without exception friendly and helpful and in a resort like this, they make the difference between a 5 star trip and a less decent holiday. I will definitely return next year. I also stayed in the grand bungalow which was easily the best hotel room I’ve ever stayed in. I’d advise anyone to book a swim up room at least, to avoid sunbed wars at the pool.

Everything about this place is 5 stars. The a la carte dining options are incredible with 5 restaurants to choose from, all offering very different cuisine. The cocktails are made fresh and are excellent quality. There is an outdoor gym for CrossFit style training and a well equipped indoor gym. The room was excellent - we had the premium swim up. Our deck was in the shade most of the day which may bother some people, but we were happy to use it as a break from the sun. And there are plenty of sun loungers available. The resort felt spacious and quiet despite being fully booked. Staff are very attentive and friendly. If we had to be constructive, one criticism would be the buffet - we enjoyed the breakfast. Lunch and dinner are ok, but the variety isn't huge and quality was hit or miss. However, there are several restaurant options for lunch as well where the food is guaranteed to be great. We will definitely be going back, it's an excellent resort for couples.

The staff were so friendly and really went above and beyond at every opportunity. The property was modern and clean. We had private pool. Could not fault anything

We were lucky to get upgrade for a room with a warm private pool, I was great for the October.

Overall a very nice hotel. The staff is very friendly, not annoying. The territory of the hotel is very beautiful. There are several pools and they are not very crowded. The rooms are clean, there are additional creams and hygiene products. We had a room with a private pool - very cool, the pool is refreshing. The location of the hotel is a small town 15 minutes from the beach. A very atmospheric village - with a large number of restaurants of Greek and European cuisine.

everything is perfect in this hotel : - beautiful hotel, it feels like a small village - two heated pools including one with a pool bar inside - beautiful rooms (I asked for an upgrade during my stay, so I had a private pool with sea view, it was awesome, I recommend it) - the food was excellent - staff was super super nice - yoga session some days - special night events some days - special phone application of the hotel where you can find everything about the different events - you can also order from the snack bar or the kitchen through the app I will definitely come back ! thanks

We booked the room with a private pool, which was a unique and enjoyable experience. The standout aspect of our stay was the excellent service from the hotel staff. From the moment we arrived, the reception staff made us feel welcome, and the check-in process was smooth and efficient. The waitstaff at breakfast were also very attentive and friendly, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. Additionally, the hotel pools were lovely—clean, well-maintained, and provided a very relaxing atmosphere.

Fantastic stay at Nana Princess Suites. We stayed in a private pool room with an ocean view. We had a wonderful experience from check-in to check-out. This hotel provides the highest level of attention to detail and service. One of our favorite stops in Greece. We stayed in the bed and breakfast special, and paid for our dinners which were reasonably priced. We enjoyed the private pool, ocean view, and room service options (try the American breakfast special!). An overall great stay.

From the moment I arrived at Nana Princess I knew it was going to be a special holiday. A glass of champagne, a pen with my name on it to complete forms and a tour of the resort all with minimal fuss. The rooms are a technology delight, the private pool, the main pool, the pool bar, the staff, breakfast, restaurants, all simply perfect. The spa is definitely worthy of an experience too. I went to the Nana Princess solo, and throughout was made to feel very welcome - it was fine to be on your own. I can't wait to return and experience this spot of paradise in Crete again!

Amazing. Everything from the start of check in to check out the staff was amazing. The room and the private pool with the view, wow. The food options were plenty and breakfast was delicious every morning, the property was gorgeous the best part aside from the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in, was the staff who made our stay so relaxing and fun. Paela and Kosta at the pool bar, are so entertaining and personable they made the cold pool water enjoyable.

The hotel itself was beautiful and worth everyone if it’s 5 stars but the staff really make the difference (and if I could give them 6 stars I would). Attentive, always happy and chatting with an approach that felt genuine and not because they were told to. One if the best hotels we’ve ever stayed in. The food was excellent both breakfast and the restaurants, plenty of options for sunbathing either with your own private pool, 3 other pools or free cabanas on the beach. Absolutely awesome

From the 5 Star welcome, which included the hostess receiving us with beverages,tour of the property and helping us to familiarize ourselves with the hi-tech features in our room, to the excellent breakfast and overall experience, it is definitely a class of its own. We stayed in a seaview room which also came with a private pool. The room was well furnished, including blackout curtains, and they always maintained the room by making the bed in our absence and also left sweet treats and wine for us. The review will not be complete without mentioning the guest relations staff. Angeliki and Sofia were the two staff members who ensured we had a comfortable stay and answered all our questions about the hotel, the general area, dinner recommendations etc. They were extremely friendly and helpful and were there to greet us at breakfast and later in the evening. When there was a technical issue with the TV in the room, Sofia appeared right away and helped us figure it out and also had the technician show up immediately. She was informative about the village (Chersonissos), While we immensely enjoyed their excellent breakfast buffet with fresh fruit, baked goods etc., and the hospitality during the breakfast, our stay would have been perfect if the restaurants offered more choices of vegetarian dishes for dinner. We dined only one night in the restaurant as the options were quite limited for vegetarian entrees and sides. Hoping to see more vegetarian options during our next visit.

Awesome location, the activities were very nice. And we really enjoyed the waterpark. The restaurants buffet choices were quite a lot and really yummy food. The private pool for our room and the closeness to the beach made all the difference and we really enjoyed a lot.

Really nice stay, lovely hotel with exceptional restaurants! The main pool, beach and surrounding areas were lovely, the adult pool looked extra special but we were there as a family so couldn’t use it (think you do have to pay extra for this pool too). Really liked all the bars dotted around the complex, the Aperol Spritz one was a nice addition. Also highly recommend the cocktail bar- It did some good quality drinks in a lovely setting!

It was our 5th visit to Creta Maris. We have an 8 year old daughter and this hotel is perfect for us. It offers lots of swimming pools, beach is very close to it (right there), beach is sandy with tiny pebbles on one side (the other side has big rocks, but the clean sandy side is big enough for all the guests to swim), the water is crystal clear. There are enough chairs on the beach, by the pool people do reserve them and sometimes the stuff removes towels. This caused the physical fight between guests and one agressive family was even removed from the hotel. The food is great, we stayed mainly in the main buffet restaurant as there is everything there. But who goes 1st time - other restaurants are definitely worth trying. Bungalo area is very quiet. The territory of the hotel is big, also hilly. Stuff is very friendly, the service is very good.

Great resort. A lot of activities for all (adults, kids, seniors). A great place to spend quality time with family especially for those with kids. Professional staff ready to help and make your stay as enjoyable as they can. Delicios fresh food with great Greek flavour as aspected. Our stay was in the nice, clean bungalow near the pool with a beautiful sea view. Even if your stay is not in the main building all the facilities (restaurants, pools, bars etc.) are at 2-3 waking minutes away.

Overall everything was great. We enjoyed our stay. Adult area in the pool was a good idea, as we were separated from the main pool. It was calm and they were not allowing any kids there. Food was delicious but they could improve dessert variety as they were serving mostly the same ones everyday at the main Restaurant.

Rooms were amazing with private pool. Really nice beach and shared pool. Main restaurant was fantastic for breakfast and dinner. Great customer service.

Oh my god. This was the best experience ever. If you want calm and relaxing and some luxury, this is the place. The staff are lovely, every single one. They do every thing to make you feel great. Rooms are as good as it gets, private pool is awesome!

Upon arrival, you see the attention to detail paid to the design of the facilities, but that extends through the warmth and positivity of the staff. I absolutely loved my room and the size of my private pool; my yard was perfect for daily sunbathing in peace.

Private pool, modern environment, quiet and peaceful hotel with beautiful interior design. Extremely friendly and professional staff, exceptional food, also next to beautiful sandy beach with lovely sun lounges, make our stay very comfortable and perfect.

Beautiful property, excellent staff, great food Private pool was amazing

Upgraded to a bungalow with private pool and early check in. Food in buffet restaurant and snack bar brilliant. Plenty of sunloungers on beach and all pools. No queues for food or drink. Polite and helpful staff. Good shower room and fresh towels to use after check out. Excellent waterpark

Great buffet selection and quality food. Staff were very helpful and upgraded us to a private pool suite. Live music and dancing was brilliant and drinks were all inclusive. The kids loved the water slides. The beds were very comfortable.

The food was delicious! We had a private pool right outside our door overlooking the sea. The kids water park on site. It was a great vacation.

Hotel is a 15 minute taxi from airport and we arrived early. Delighted that we were able to access our room immediately and even had a complementary upgrade. We can honestly recommend the swim up rooms, and location right on beachfront was amazing. The mini bar only sticks a small selection of fizzy soft drinks and a couple of bottles of still water. So don’t expect wine or beer! Staff were without fail polite and helpful. Thank you so much for making our stay so relaxing and lovely.

We had a room in front of the sea with a private pool. That's amazing for a laid-back vacation. The hotel is great for spending some time with family on the beach. They have plenty of different food. Don't forget to visit the Asian restaurant at least once; a reservation is required. The animation for kids is also good. And I'd like to give my credit to the manager: he is fully dedicated, and I believe it's one of the main reasons why the hotel is so good.

The buffet breakfast was great with loads of choice. The hotel had lots of different seating areas depending whether you wanted sun or shade, pool, beach or bar. Our swim up pool was a real bonus and all the staff were really friendly and helpful.

We stayed in an amazing room with private pool overlooking sea, room was great, service and food in all restaurants was fantastic, we enjoyed breakfast each day in the Crete restaurant overlooking the beach. We would love to go back for another holiday!

Almost everything. the staff , the room , the private pool , the resort is beautiful .

Our stay was amazing! first we were upgraded to a room with a shared pool that was so much fun! its basicly like a private pool (5 rooms shared) but big not like the tiny private pools you get for one room. the hotel is perfect for relaxing, pool is great, the cleanless is top!! sparkling everywhere. breakfest was perfect. as Kosher keeping jews we had a great selection of raw fruits and veggies, coffee, juice . id defeinetly go there again. and its 10 minute drive from the only Kosher restaurant in Crete (yamanis)

Beautiful resort, perfect view and great location about 10 minutes by car from Hersonissos. The breakfast was excellent and fresh, our room with private pool was incredible. Very clean, little treats and water bottles everyday, very nice beach and pool area. Perfect for relaxing and also a good spot to head out from to travel around the island.

It was one of the best all inclusive experience. We booked a room with private pool looking at the beach, not sure whether I get similar views anywhere around. Staffs were patient especially animation team were fantastic and the way they take care our children as their own. We booked in early April, their water parks were not open till April 5th which was disappointing but they kindly arranged a free visit to nearby waterpark for free. Only advice is book in May/June when the adventure clubs are fully open.

Lyttos has been the ultimate place for relaxation for many years. The resort was perfectly prepared for the Corona situation. The staff was in a constant cleaning process, around the pool/restaurant/ rooms/shops. Everyone was honestly greeting each guest, spreading some positive vibes….the staff cleaning the pools/watering the plants/housekeeping/restaurants staff. The impressive buffets still exists, however no self-service in Corona times so you will be served. Lyttos is the “all inclusive experience” really worthwhile. Buffets are creative and yummy, drinks in the pool bar endless, relaxing zones in cooler areas, a private beach with clean water you can see the bottom of the sea, never too overcrowded, a supermarket and also a shop with high class swimwear, clothes etc. the waterpark is a dream for kids. You have the choice each day between different restaurants, you only have to book them before but no more expense, the Asian or Cretian one with the view to the sundown. You can rent bikes, play golf, do wellness, all within Lyttos. The shows each night for the kids and for the adults are entertaining. The rooms have been designed to fit customers needs, coat hangers for wet swim-clothes on the balcony, safe, microwave, fridge. All around tropical palm gardens. One can book apartments with own pools. One time Lyttos, always Lyttos. 12 points out of 10, no criticism at all!

Lots of nice pools including a full olympic sized lap pool and many other various pools. Lots of water slides, pools, and playgrounds for kids. Great food in the main dining hall, and several nice restaurants (all are buffet style but the food was very good). Well kept, smoothly run, friendly staff.

Great hotel, great staff, great food. We stayed there as family of two adults and two kids, using two separate rooms. Hotel is settled in a large area and has its own pools, outdoor theater, large pool bar / snacks area, tennis courts, beach, all inclusive restaurant, supermarket, gym and other facilities. First two days were very windy, we could not use the sea as the hotel is located on the north of the island and as the winds blew from the north, there were lot of waves but we enjoyed the (very large) pool, water slides and other facilities in the hotel, also we were able to rent a car and do sightseeing in the island. On the rest of the days as the wind stopped, we were able to enjoy the sea as well. Throughout the whole stay the whole hotel was very clean, very well maintained, food was top quality with lots of choices in meat, fish, poultry, vegetarian and other Mediterranean dishes. Food and drinks were all inclusive, and unlike other all inclusive deals which may have lower quality, this had top quality in food. Staff was very kind, they served food and drinks for long hours, the whole facility was properly maintained, starting from early hours in the morning. We would definitely recommend it for everyone, especially families who are looking for a great Mediterranean holiday.

The room was spotless, stylish and extremely comfortable for a family of 5. Beautiful patio and the children loved hopping over the little wall and exploring the lovely gardens. The swimming pools were amazing- olympic sized pool for pre-breakfast lengths and fabulous slides and children's pirate ship pool which kept the kids happy for hours. (Wetsuits for the end of October were a great addition to the packing.) The food was absolutely delicious, it was a real treat. We hired a car and went on some fantastic trips (Knossoss, Lassithi plateau and Ag. Nich and Spinolonga)- stunning olive groves, mountains and beaches. An amazing holiday, I would highly recommend and Lyttos beach hotel, their facilities and hilarious animation team (the evening shows were wonderful) really made it.

If, like me, you have never been to Crete before or are looking for a hotel with some soul and authentic Greek feel then PLEASE book a room at this resort. I had to book this resort fairly late in the day after having to cancel a previous trip to Kos - and I'm so glad for it now! Firstly, the resort is beautiful. Each "room" is like a mini-villa and they only differ based on the number of rooms you need with the larger ones having a private plunge pool. This shared experience really makes you feel as if everyone is in a little community. Secondly, the 'gardens' are almost like a botanical attraction, they are well maintained with huge variety and very fruitful with lemons, pomegranates, olives and herbs - they are not like the sculpted segments of vegetation you get at most hotels. Being the only resort on the hills in the area, every villa can see the sea from their windows flanked by the mountains and hills and enveloped in the gardens - everyday it was beautiful even when cloudy. The staff are exceptional, very friendly and welcoming and happy to help with anything. The Greeks are a lovely people and this is reflected perfectly by the staff - a particular shout out to Georgios and Marianna in the restaurant for their conversation

An excellent stay and a role model of customer service. There was a little incident slightly before our check-in and it was handled in the most professional way by the reception team. Kudos to Kristalli and Vasilis. The hotel is very spacious and a golf cart service is offered to assist with luggage transportation etc. The pool areas are wide with enough sun chairs for everyone. I liked the decór of the bar near the reception area. The hotel offers amenities such as spa, golf, entertainment, a cat cafè and much more. We had the one bedroom villa. You can see renovation has been done and the room is kept in a simple yet practical style. Lots of space with kitchen amenities such as a stove, a waterboiler, a microwave etc. Loved the balcony and the sunbeds on it. There is an iron facility as well. We had dinner in Rodies Restaurant, which is highly recommendable. Traditional Cretan cuisine with a twist. The service was impeccable, a big bravo to the restaurant staff and the chef. The ambience near the pool is exquisite. Would recommend the pork, the chef's appetiser plate and the dolmades. A wider desert selection would be nice. Breakfast was very busy. Variety of savoury and sweet options. It would be nice to offer iced coffee at breakfast. The maitre was very friendly and talkative. All in all a great stay and will come back!

Couldn’t have wished for a better resort. The location is about a 10-minute drive from the beach and charming nearby towns. But even within the resort itself, there’s plenty to do. There are beautiful swimming pools, excellent restaurants, a small supermarket, a tennis court, and much more. We knew we had a balcony, but it was a pleasant surprise to find that this balcony (actually a rooftop terrace) was enormous. We enjoyed lovely meals there with a view of the sea. Everything was well arranged for our almost 1-year-old son as well. A crib was ready for him in our room, parts of the pool were perfect for babies, and there were high chairs available at breakfast. Another big highlight for us was the breakfast. There was a huge variety, and every day we discovered new delicious surprises. And perhaps the best part of the resort is the staff. Our son needed to go to the hospital, and they helped us as much as they possibly could. Everyone was incredibly friendly and genuinely wanted to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. We definitely want to come back someday, it exceeded all our expectations. Once again, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who works there.

For me this was a near perfect set up if you want to relax and unwind, having a collection of villa's rather than a single building means it doesn't feel cramped, likewise being spread out over a big site meant you rarely felt you had to worry about getting a space by the pool like you can at other places. The staff could not be more helpful, most of the extras food and drink where good value and a mini market onsite meant you could top up any supplies easily. No real negatives other than the "mocktails" were incredibly expensive compared to normal soft drinks but that is a choice I made equally the local town is VERY touristy and so don't go there expecting an authentic Greek experience. If I want to chill for a week by the pool in the sun this would be top of my list.

Well equipped spacious modern apartment with free wi-fi and several tv channels for different languages. On arrival there was a bottle of water and bottle of local rose wine, which was very appreciated. Within the Resort there is a small shop and library, two pool areas with poolside places to eat, onsite restaurants, and a SPA and health area. There is also a regular courtesy bus to take you into the nearest town of Hersonissos, taking about half an hour, as the Resort is somewhat out on a limb. All the staff were very friendly and helpful, and the overall Resort clean and tidy.

Unbelievable from start to finish. We had a premier suite with a private pool which was incredible. The hotel team were amazing and so welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they really made the stay memorable. Restaurants were great with plenty of choice. Service around the pool was fantastic and the cleaning services were perfect. I highly recommend this hotel for any couple looking for a quiet, relaxing getaway

We have just finished our 2 week honeymoon at Nema. We had the King and Queen treatments at Nema’s spa which had been a gift from my sister, this was a great surprise when checking in and was incredible, the spa itself is beautiful and so relaxing. The hotel is lovely, clean and modern and we were so happy with our room (design independent with private pool) what made our stay even better was the hospitality from staff members, they truly made our experience and were so helpful. A special mention to Odysseas, Soumaya, Nikos, Rustiv, Paris, Marianthis and Mandrin - they really make Nema what it is and add to the experience of the hotel - all staff mentioned went above and beyond to make our stay great! So friendly and approachable with no ask too big or small. I hope they are recognised for the large impact they have on all guests who stay with Nema! Last but not least the food, the food was incredible - everything in Rizes was cooked to perfection and was beautifully served. The breakfast and dinner buffets were amazing and each evening there was a different theme with an array of dishes to try. We really loved Cretan night and the live music! I would recommend Nema Design and Spa to anyone, it was such a great way to spend our honeymoon!

Nestled in the stunning heart of Crete, this hotel offers a luxurious sanctuary with chic beachfront views and contemporary design. My room, featuring a private pool, provided seclusion, and the staff were warm and accommodating, offering helpful tips on car rentals. However, housekeeping and room service need improvement, as I experienced issues like delayed restocking, missing bathroom towels, and unfulfilled room service requests. The minibar fridge was empty, and dust was noticeable in the breakfast area. I enjoyed the spa's beautiful environment, but my therapist did not fully listen to my needs, so clear communication is essential to ensure a satisfying experience. Overall, the hotel’s food is delicious, and the staff are truly exceptional.

Die ganze Hotelanlage ist sehr gepflegt, nicht zu gross und das gesamte Personal äusserst freundlich, zuvorkommend und aufmerksam. Zimmerservice kam 2x im Tag und hat sauber geputzt, frische Handtücher gebracht oder Wasser ausgetauscht. Wir hatten ein Zimmer mit eigenem Pool, der auch täglich gesäubert wurde. Das Restaurant vom Hotel hat eine grosse Auswahl an sehr leckeren Speisen. Am Pool sowie am Strand konnte man zu jeder Zeit Speisen und Getränke bestellen. In der Umgebung gibt es viele gute Möglichkeiten am Abend essen zu gehen. Ich verbrachte mit meinem Partner 8 wundervolle Tage in diesem tollen Hotel, jederzeit gerne wieder.

We last stayed here when it was called the Elysium. Then it was superb hence the easy choice for returning. Barring a door key issue that was resolved easily enough everything has been perfect. The food here is really good, breakfast is buffet but high in quality. The dinner we had here the food was plentiful and again buffet. Drinks are good quality too. Another great stay this time we picked a designer room with a pool. Just brilliant. Good quality for a fair price. We will be back again. They upgraded the sun loungers to proper comfortable ones and the umbrellas are also changed. Barring that it’s the same great service and quality your money deserves!

Absolutely everything. The breakfast and dinner service was amazing, amazing staff service and the food was unbelievable! The room was stunning with a plunge pool. The whole hotel area was stunning.

Had an amazing stay at this wonderful hotel! Staff are very polite and very kind and helpful! Food was great, quite a lot of options, food was fresh! Lots of fruit and veg! Had a little bump with the room as we got the one with the plunge pool and been advised the water to be 25C temperature, it was unfortunately a lot cooler than that, went to reception just to enquire about it, had a call later that day offering a suite with a hot tub! Absolutely loved the room, located in the quieter area as the plunge pool was right outside the pool/sea view side! Rooms overall very clean and tidy! Luckily caught the warm weather on the week, therefore really enjoyed myself with my partner!

Booked a week away in the sun. Arrived around 9pm. We booked a plunge pool with a city view. The plunge pool was cold and room extremely noisey as it’s on the main road. The city view was the building opposite. We changed rooms the next day to a hot tub room. This room was advertised as a cheaper room when in booked but then had to pay €120 to move rooms. Another night of no sleep thanks to guests this time back to reception and spoke with a manager called Maria who agreed to move us again no charge this time. The third room had a hot tub in a quiet part of the hotel. No noise issues this time. We upgraded to all inclusive which had a great selection of food and drink the first few days and then as things ran out you had less choice. Food quality great and plenty of options the first 4/5 days then last few days it felt like what ever was left. Great hotel and location. Just a shame it felt like everything was being packed around us. Considering how much this holiday cost us I felt as if we didn’t sit on a sun bed or chair it would be packed away.

My boyfriend and I are leaving today after 12 days in the Akasha. Wow - we have both agreed that this is the nicest hotel that either of us have ever stayed in. The staff are so accommodating, they cannot do enough for you and you are greeted with a smile with every encounter. We were lucky enough to have our room upgraded to one with a plunge pool for the last few days of our holiday which was incredible. Both rooms we had were immaculate, perfectly clean and with comfortable beds. The food in the hotel is fantastic, something for everyone and always of high quality. We spent nearly every day on the private section of the beach, highlighted again by the extremely friendly staff working down there (and the delicious cocktails!) I would recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to visit Crete. The location is ideal, seconds from the beach and surrounded by shops to rent cars or book day trips. We will definitely be back!

Had an amazing holiday staying at Akasha. Generally staff are friendly, hotel is gorgeous and immaculately clean, food and room was excellent and so was the location. On arrival we were shown round the hotel and had sandwiches, a wrap and a banana waiting in our room after late flight. It was my boyfriend’s 30th and we got given a gorgeous large room with a big balcony and a hot tub, and a cake. Food was 9/10 best food I’ve experienced in an abroad hotel on holiday. Room stocked with water everyday which was appreciated. Shoutout to Rostas around the beach pool area who is really attentive and friendly. The only bad things I can think is very few members of staff who weren’t as friendly, mainly kitchen/dinner staff. Also, there’s a lovely gent who appears to do the night shift of showing people round the hotel when they arrive but is really loud in the corridors and woke us up a few times. As well, half board don’t get any soft drinks or even tap water with dinner which I thought was poor, and atleast tap water should’ve given for free. Lastly the dreaded sunbed wars, we never managed to get a bed around the main pool which was disappointing, and the system (you have to wait in the bar and then at 9 you get let out) is embarrassing to say the least so we didn’t try again. There are ample spaces in the beach pool area and the rooftop to make up for this, too, and we ended up preferring the beach pool anyway! Apart from that, a great stay.

I was in the room with the private pool which was great, the staff was really helping of course the famous Dimitria that brought us fruit and white for my birthday :) the staff in the kitchen was very helpful as well and overall experience was very welcoming and also many sweet cats!

The location is greate. The room with the private pool is amazing. The all inclusive is good (include drinks and good food every meal

Junior Suite with private pool was amazing and the room was spacious. Lunch and dinner included in our all inclusive was really good. Cleaning of the room was efficient and quick with minimal disturbances. The hotel is not too far from attractions and events.

The room with the private pool was exceptional - we've had the most relaxing holiday in a while. I 100% recommend this hotel if you are looking for a place where to switch off completely from work/life stress. The food was overall very good and although the vegetarian options were sometimes limited, the staff was more than happy to help us out with alternatives - that was incredibly appreciated! The overall atmosphere was great and it felt very inclusive - adult families, couples, and even solo travellers.

We booked 2 x private pool suites between a group of 4 of us. Both rooms were stunning. We unfortunately had a slight issue in one of the rooms which resulted in us being moved, but the staff were excellent and very helpful with the room switch. The hotel manager came to us personally and offered us late check out for free as a good will gesture, as we had a late night flight. We would 100% book this hotel again.

the property was beautiful, we were very fortunate in that we got a free upgrade to the swim up area. Top floor apartment, which was beautifully located away from the noise of the two big pools and next to a bar, would highly recommend.

Excellent resort, food was excellent especially in A La Carte restaurants and swim up rooms were really good.

Amazing hotel, staff so friendly, swim up room was brilliant.

the water park is amazing, the upgraded swimup rooms are excellent!

Great accommodation with access to private pool. Great main pool plus water park onsite (awesome). Good selection of restaurants with good quality food.

The hotel is simply beautiful. open your doors in the morning to a lovely seating area and a private swim up pool. AMAZING!!!

amazing, the most gorgeous pools all over, defo worth getting a swim up room. landscaping is beautiful, flowers everywhere. very modern, clean, rooms are lovely! staff are friendly and restaurants are great

Very nice hotel with all the facilities. We had an upgrade to a very beautiful room with sea view and direct access to a semi-private pool. Waiters were very nice and friendly. Very nice beach, comfortable sunbeds, transparent water, nice sand.

My stay at the Mitsis Rinela was amazing. From when I arrived the staff were exceptional, always smiling and easy to talk to. The rooms were cleaned daily and mini bar replenished daily. Most of the food options are good, especially the bits you can get during the day by the beach. I highly recommend booking the restaurants prior to your arrival - the Italian was my favourite. The swim up rooms are gorgeous and incredibly spacious, ordering drinks here was a bonus as you didn’t have to go to the bar.

This resort is truly exceptional, from the warm and welcoming staff to the fantastic amenities. We were pleasantly surprised with an upgrade to a villa that had its own private pool, which made our holiday even more enjoyable. I can't wait to return! We often share our wonderful experiences about the resort and how much we loved our time in Crete. A heartfelt thank you to all the staff; your efforts really made a difference!