Artur Maculewicz
An absolutely unforgettable stay and the best vacation we have ever had. We were lucky to visit during the hotel’s 50th anniversary, and you can truly feel that this place has a soul.
Despite the large size of the resort, with many bars, pools, and both all-inclusive and à la carte restaurants, it never felt crowded. We always found a quiet spot to relax, whether by the pool, the beach, or in the common areas. The layout as a village of traditional houses makes you forget you are staying in a hotel at all.
The food was excellent. Each themed restaurant offers something different, yet everything stays true to Greek and Cretan flavors. Quality and variety were outstanding.
This was our first trip with a baby, and we felt safe and comfortable everywhere. The resort was exceptionally clean, well maintained, and very family-friendly.
Truly a special place that creates memories. We would return without hesitation.
Lenar dakwar
Creta Maris Resort is a huge and beautiful place where we had so much fun. The food was amazing with lots of variety, and every meal felt like a treat. The staff are really friendly and welcoming, making the stay even better. We especially enjoyed the open-air cinema and playing golf. Great for families or anyone looking for a lively, enjoyable holiday.
Itzik Dabas
We had a lovely time at Creta Maris. The resort is beautiful, with a wide variety of restaurants and great service. The all-inclusive offering is generous, and the staff made our birthday celebration special with a surprise cake at dinner.
We stayed in a bungalow, spacious but a bit dated. The spa is excellent, though quite pricey. The salad and juice bars were very good, but some daytime food stands felt limited, especially the fruit stand.
A few small disappointments: the beach bar only serves Aperol Spritz as its alcoholic option, juice glasses in the main restaurant are tiny, and the coffee there is poor. Restaurant reservations are hard to get, almost impossible on the second night, and from the third night onward you have to book at 8 a.m. or everything is taken. The BBQ restaurant is not really a restaurant but rather another buffet presented as one, seemingly just to increase the count of restaurant options. The food at the à la carte restaurants was fine but nothing exceptional, and we unfortunately got food poisoning after dining at the fish restaurant. Also, the wine selection in the all-inclusive package is very poor compared to other resorts we have stayed at.
Overall, still a pleasant vacation, but with some inconsistencies that the hotel needs to improve.
A P
Our overall experience at Creta Maris Resort was terrible, and we were genuinely eager for our stay to end so we could move on to our next destination. For a 5-star resort, the quality fell shockingly short.
Food & Restaurants:
The food was consistently awful. The resort is severely overbooked, making it nearly impossible to get reservations at any of the à la carte restaurants. Most nights we ended up at the buffet, which served the same tasteless dishes on repeat. Definitely not what you expect from a resort of this category.
Pool & Facilities:
Getting a chair by the pool was impossible unless you woke up at the crack of dawn. Guests were reserving loungers extremely early, and staff did nothing to manage the situation.
Customer Service:
Customer service was extremely disappointing. I raised my concerns and ended up speaking to three levels of management, yet the only solution they offered was a 50% credit for the stay — which still felt inadequate given the poor experience and the significant issues throughout.
For the price and the expectations set by the resort, this stay was far from acceptable. We would not return and would not recommend this property to anyone expecting a genuine 5-star experience.
Sivan Zingerman
We had a great stay here over the past few days. Great food, drinks, beach and vibes. We especially liked Aris at Idaia bar who made us great cocktails! The hotel is divided into different areas making it great for families with lots of activities, and couples who want their quiet areas and great drinks and music with a view. Would definitely come here again!
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