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A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a building with a balcony. - Caramel, A Resort to Live (Rethymno)
A bedroom with a large bed, white curtains, a view of the ocean, a potted plant, and a lamp on a bedside table. - Caramel, A Resort to Live (Rethymno)
An arched pathway leading to a view of the ocean, flanked by large potted plants and a tiled walkway. - Caramel, A Resort to Live (Rethymno)
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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Beachfront sanctuary with kids club

Jazz music fills the air as evening descends on the beautiful beachfront gardens. Families love the kids club staff who entertain children with engaging activities. After enjoying the immaculate pool, guests can indulge in an exceptional breakfast with numerous hot and cold options.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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A resort with a central pool, palm trees, and outdoor seating areas.

Caramel Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with drinks, a potted plant, and a balcony with a view.

Deluxe Family Suite.

  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a tray with tea set, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Deluxe Bungalow Suite

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table with drinks, and a view of the sea.

2 Bedroom Beach Villa Seafront

  • Sea view
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a table with a drink, and a view of the sea.

Junior Suite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a small table. There is a view of a garden through an arched doorway.

Junior Suite Private Garden

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Caramel Villa

A rooftop terrace with a circular seating area, a small fountain, and potted plants.

2 Bedroom Caramel Villa

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Caramel Maisonette

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

Caramel Maisonette

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Caramel Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a chair, a small table with a bottle and a glass, and a view of the sea.

Caramel Suite

  • Sea view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Caramel Villa with Private Pool

A resort with white buildings, a pool, and a beach.

2 Bedroom Caramel Villa with Private Pool

  • Garden view
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for 3 Bedroom Villa Private Pool & Garden

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a lamp, a plant, and framed pictures on the wall.

3 Bedroom Villa Private Pool & Garden

  • Garden view
  • 11 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a table with a bottle and glasses, two chairs, a view of the sea, and a large plant.

3 Bedroom Beach Villa Private Pool

  • Sea view
  • 165 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a table, a chair, and a view of the sea.

3-Bedroom Beach Villa Seafront

  • Beach view
  • 105 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of the sea.

4 Bedroom Beach Villa Seafront

  • Beach view
  • 165 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow Suite Private Pool

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a chair and a table, a small side table with a vase, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Deluxe Bungalow Suite Private Pool

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 King Beds

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

APARTMENT ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 10

About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Caramel, A Resort to Live is in Adelianos Kampos, a neighborhood in Rethymno. Paleontological Museum and Centre for Byzantine Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Great Gate and Venetian Loggia. Scuba diving offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Rethymno travel guide
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Adele, Adelianos Kampos, Rethymno, Crete Island, 27050

What's nearby

  • A coastal fortification with a dome structure, surrounded by greenery and rocky terrain.
    Fortezza Castle
    11 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • A harbor with several boats docked, a flag on one boat, and buildings in the background.
    Rethymnon Venetian Port
    12 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Platanes Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Town Beach
    6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • University of Crete
    15 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
    69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sky Park
    2 min drive
  • Taverna Poppy
    6 min walk
  • Poseidon Beach Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Γρηγόρης μικρογεύματα
    9 min walk
  • Axos Bar
    19 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Caramel The Restaurant
  • Confetti Pool Lounges
  • Gourmet Restaurant
  • The Partner Terrace

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Beach yoga
  • Farming classes
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1005743

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Caramel, A Resort to Live have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Caramel, A Resort to Live pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Caramel, A Resort to Live?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Caramel, A Resort to Live?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Caramel, A Resort to Live provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Caramel, A Resort to Live?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Caramel, A Resort to Live located?

Nestled on the beach, this Adelianos Kampos hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Platanes Beach, Blue Beach, and Town Beach. Mili Gorge and Horse Park Rethymno are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Caramel, A Resort to Live Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 82 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent accommodation ,super helpful staff ! Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff went above and beyond to be helpful. The room was very clean and nicely furnished and the AC worked extremely well. We had an outdoor shaded patio as well as our own private pool. All in all we felt very pampered.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent service and staff so nice! Super kids friendly but also good for adults and couples.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and staff, access by car could be better indicated from the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay with very good facilities for the families. The staff in the kids club was fabulous and kept the kids wanting to go back. Also loved the kids buffet in the afternoon Aside from family facilities the restaurant served very good food, the pool and beach was great as well The service on the beach could do with a little improvement in terms of people serving
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were absolutely lovely, helpful, friendly, and accommodating in every way. The rooms were clean and very comfortable. We felt like the staff got to know our family and were very kind and ready to answer any questions and help with anything. The property itself was beautiful and well maintained. They thought if everything, even a small robe and slippers for our daughter!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel located midway between Heraklion and Chania. Loved the beach and restaurant. Our room was amazing with our own pool and fireplace in our private outdoor area. Staff couldn't have been nicer. Loved Rethymno's old town which was a short cab drive away. Would highly recommend this hotel.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the garden apartment with our son. Everything was great. We especially enjoyed the great food, the service and the care for children at this accommodation. The kids club was really something which offered a lot for little ones (ours is 3) and we always felt comfortable around the facilities. We felt that the massage was a bit expensive for what it was.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel

Gorgeous hotel, service was perfect. Any little problem that could have been solved was immediately fixed by staff. Public areas and rooms were immaculately clean. Best hotel breakfast I’ve ever seen with 30 trays of hot and probably 50 cold dishes. Pool area and beach were lovely and relaxing. The one warning I would have is that the pool area is very slippery and dangerous. There are few handrails (really only one) so it’s hard to enter and exist safely. I saw several people slip. If food is not included in your rate I would recommend visiting other local hotels for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is nice but is very expensive relative to the local area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The exquisit stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a spectacular property with an incredible team of people that took care of our every need! We loved our stay here and would definitely come back. I will miss the wonderful staff who made us feel like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a beautiful Crete hotel. Old world ferl and charm . Very nice people. Cant go wrong
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful hotel. The staff is very polite, helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our stay a lot and will certainly come back to Caramel. Thanks!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with excellent service. Feels like coming home. A minus point is unpleasant bottom is the sea. There are much better beaches on the island
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Expensive but good and quite

The hotel is new and has all the facilities you need for a hotel. It is quite and with a lot of space. The food could be better according to the price level of the food.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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6/10 Okay

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We were there to relax during a wedding we were attending. Never antipated the place to be overrun by children. we could not even get in the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved everything about this hotel; from the ”welcome!” to the ”hope to see you soon again!” Very friendly staff, excellent housekeeping and absolutely stunning rooms and gardens. Located right on the beach, and has a really nice poolarea. It is familyfriendly but even still a nice, quiet luxurious hotell. I was upgraded to a room with a terrace with a jacuzzi (that I never got around to use, sadly) and I could never ask for a lovelier room! The gym is one area that could improve; it is on the smaller scale and it lacked music and atmosphere. This vacay will stay with me for a long time. Yes- it is pricey but worth every penny.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel

Gorgeous hotel, service was perfect. Any little problem that could have been solved was immediately fixed by staff. Public areas and rooms were immaculately clean. Best hotel breakfast I’ve ever seen with 30 trays of hot and probably 50 cold dishes. Pool area and beach were lovely and relaxing. The one warning I would have is that the pool area is very slippery and dangerous. There are few handrails (really only one) so it’s hard to enter and exist safely. I saw several people slip. I would recommend visiting other local hotels for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is nice but is very expensive relative to the local area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness

Our stay at Caramel had both highlights and points

The check-in experience, handled by Iwanda, was excellent — warm, professional, and efficient. The property itself is very beautiful, with good food and a Kids Club offering plenty of engaging activities for children. However, we noticed a significant presence of ants in the room, which detracted from the overall comfort. More importantly, the hotel’s unwillingness to extend the check-out time — fixed at 11:00 AM — for guests with flights later in the day was disappointing. The only alternative offered was a 30-minute shower slot before departure. As frequent guests of luxury hotels around the world, we have never encountered such a rigid approach, especially in a property of this category. If this is indeed the hotel’s intended policy, it is an important factor for travelers to consider when choosing their stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super freundliches und engagiertes Personal, sauber und Pool & Strand super gepflegt. Sehr leckeres und qualitativ hochwertiges Essen - auch glutenfrei möglich! Kinderprogramm war auch wunderbar. Unser erstes Familienzimmer war relativ laut (Klimaanlage vor dem Balkon, Fahrstuhl), konnten aber wechseln.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wenn nicht dieser frustrierende Vorfall gewesen wäre, hätten wir die volle Punktezahl geben können. Am Anreisetag zeigte man uns beim Check-In unser Zimmer. Ich merkte sofort, dass es nicht die Zimmerkategorie war, die wir gebucht hatten und es wesentlich kleiner war. Wir hatten die “Deluxe bungalow suite” gebucht und das “Maisonette caramel” Zimmer bekommen. Es war schon auch schön, aber es hatte einen sehr kleinen Balkon. Wir hatten eine Terrasse mit kleinem Garten gebucht. Wir waren direkt verstimmt, als wir feststellen mussten, dass die gebuchte Kategorie online noch verfügbar war. Eine Doppelbelegung war also nicht der Grund. Man darf nicht vergessen, dass es sich hier um ein gehobenes 5-Sterne-Hotel handelt. Ich hab das Zimmer noch am selben Abend reklamiert und bekam von der Rezeption Ausflüchte zu hören. Ich hätte mir hier mehr Ehrlichkeit gewünscht. Ich sagte sofort, dass wir das so nicht hinnehmen würden. Zunächst bekamen wir als Entschädigung einen Gutschein für ein A la Carte Abendessen und die Info, dass wir in zwei Tagen umziehen dürfen. Das war dann auch der Fall und wir bekamen sogar ein Upgrade in Form eines eigenen Pools. Das Personal war die ganze Zeit über sehr freundlich und sie bemühten sich wirklich das Problem schnell zu lösen. Der Urlaub konnte gerettet werden. Wir fanden das Ganze dennoch sehr unnötig. Leider gefiel uns auch der Strand nicht, sodass wir die Region auf Kreta nicht erneut buchen würden. Das Hotel selber ist aber wirklich wunderschön.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upea hotelli ja kokemus. Siistiä, kaunista, hotellin alue monipuolisempi, vihreämpi ja hyvällä tavalla pienempi kuin kuvista voi odottaa. Parasta oli henkilökunnan aito, sydämellinen ystävällisyys. Majoituksemme aikana kaikki sujui, mikään ei ollut rikki tai puolitiessään, kaikki puhdasta. Runsas aamiainen oli loistava. Locanda-ravintola tien toisella puolella mainio. Palaamme varmasti, jos vielä tulemme Kreetalle!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfekte Unterkunft, super Personal, immer aufmerksam, freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Anlage und auch das Zimmer sind sehr gepflegt, Sauberkeit wird groß geschrieben. Wir konnten uns wunderbar erholen
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025