In planning a vacation, choosing a place to stay is a crucial moment. Unfortunately, not always the more stars and more expensive the hotel, the better it is. 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 meals. A review based on reviews 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. Excellent sandy beach – 20 meters. Apartments and studios overlooking the sea and the orchard are ideal for families. They are divided into a dining and sleeping area, equipped with a kitchenette with the necessary utensils. Each room has a balcony or terrace.

The restaurant serves a rich breakfast and dinner buffet with a variety of local and international dishes. You can dine in a tavern with an à la carte menu. The lively center with extensive infrastructure is 450 m away. Sauna, table tennis, billiards are at guests' disposal. Those who wish can rent mountain bikes, swim in the outdoor pool. For younger guests there is an outdoor playground, a games room and a shallow pool.

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, bus stop. 45 rooms, consisting of studios and apartments, are equipped with a kitchenette with a stove, kettle, coffee machine. The windows and balconies offer a magnificent sea panorama. Guests can walk around the green area, relax by the beautifully designed swimming pool with a section for children 80 cm deep.

Delicious continental breakfasts are served at the restaurant, and local cuisine is prepared in the outdoor area. In the mini-market you can buy fresh bread, dairy products, vegetables, fruits. On the sandy beach, located a minute's walk, sun loungers, umbrellas are provided for an additional fee, it is possible to go water skiing, surfing. For children there is a playground.

Plakias Bay Hotel 3 *

On the south side of the famous city of Rethymno is the popular resort of Plakias. He grew up on the site of a small village, known since the time 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 living in the resort there are several small private apartments, hotels, boarding houses with different price categories.

One of the popular ones is the Plakias Bay Hotel. Built within walking distance from the main beach of Plakias. This is the longest sandy beach on the island. It creates a feeling of unusual freedom, sea space. This stretch of coast has been repeatedly awarded the Blue Flag. The rooms have the necessary furniture, appliances, bathroom. The veranda offers a beautiful view of the surroundings.

Meals are provided from traditional local cuisine. The owners prepare them with local products and serve them in a small restaurant. 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, entertainment on the water.

In the rental service, you can take a car and drive along the coast, climb the mountains, see the Kotsifu Gorge, the Kuraliotiko waterfall, the Frangkokastello fortress. Visit fun activities in the villages of Mariou, Celia, Myrtios near the resort.

Golden Bay 3*

The complex is located in a picturesque place Malia. The spacious, freshly renovated apartments have a balcony or terrace, a sleeping and dining area with a refrigerator, microwave, stove, sink. The rooms offer a magnificent view of the mountains, the sea. Guests relax around the crystal clear pool. Nearby 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 field for mini-golf, 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, a lot of water activities (catamarans, bananas, water skiing). Half an hour walk – 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.

Akti Corali Hotel 3 *

It consists of 32 rooms and is located in the suburbs of Heraklion. The clean, newly refurbished rooms feature floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, most with views of the crystal clear sea. Guests note such dignity as a private beach, located nearby. The shore is always clean and there are no strangers, as the staff make sure that it is available only for living guests. Sunbeds 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, light snacks. Breakfast served in the restaurant or in the cozy outdoor area is amazing with its variety: homemade Greek yogurt, cheeses, hot pastries, panna cotta, brownies, omelettes, feta pies, bacon. For those wishing to taste the exquisite local cuisine, there are two restaurants nearby. Within walking distance – bike rental, scooters and a large supermarket.

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, maisonettes). From the windows, balconies offer stunning views of the sea and the island of Teodorou, as well as the garden. The surrounding area is well-groomed and beautiful, surrounded by greenery and flowers. Guests have at their disposal two swimming pools with a lounge bar, a fitness room. Nearby there is a private sandy beach. 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 assortment of Mediterranean dishes prepared according to signature recipes.

The buffet breakfasts are plentiful and tasty. For lunch and dinner at a reasonable price, you can order pasta with seafood, lobsters, mussels, fish dishes, a variety of hot and cold snacks. Opposite the complex there is a mini market. Those who wish 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 the life of the island.

Batis Hotel 3 *

Three-storey modern building of 27 apartments is located on the coast in the city of Rethymno. They consist of one or two furnished rooms with kitchen, refrigerator, stove. There is a living room with a library, internet area. Across the road, 20 meters away is the municipal sandy beach. Despite the sandy bottom, the sea water is crystal clear. Umbrellas and sun loungers are paid.

The medieval beautiful city of Rethymno is 15 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by bus, the stop of which is located nearby. Guests are happy to relax by the pool and walk around the territory ennobled with flowers and greenery. Breakfast served in the restaurant is hearty and tasty. At the entrance there is a Cactus bar with a variety of cooling cocktails. Nearby there are shops, taverns, a large supermarket, car rental.

Balos Beach 3 *

Built in the western region 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 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 cozy rooms. Among them are deluxe type offers, ordinary rooms, studios of different categories. Everywhere there is a balcony with a view of the surroundings, a kitchen, equipment for providing the necessary climate, 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. Modern fitness center with a complex of exercise equipment, 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 you can 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 lounge located in the central building. There is also a bar and a TV room. You can arrange delivery of breakfast to any room, dine in a restaurant, using the offers of the buffet. Order dishes of European, Greek and international cuisines. Prepare a delicious treat on the grill, barbecue, drink great coffee.

Corali Beach 3*

The world fame of the northern part of the island was brought by sandy beaches, stretching in a long strip along the beautiful coast. Among the recreation areas, the beaches of Skaleta or a small village, located at a distance of 11 km from Rethymnon, have gained great popularity. Sandy beaches have been awarded the Blue Flag for 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.

To stay in an ideal location during a relaxing family holiday, there are many complexes of different price categories. One of them is Corali Beach, located just 50 m from the entrance to the sea. On a very clean, well-groomed beach, there are always free places, umbrellas, sun loungers are provided. There is a traditional tavern and a rescue station.

Accommodation options include family rooms, separate rooms for non-smokers or with enhanced soundproofing. Each room has the necessary furniture, household appliances. There is air conditioning and heating. Free internet access is available in public areas. There is an outdoor swimming pool on site. There is a playground for children. Meals are served in the restaurant and bar. Can I have breakfast in my room. The wife of the owner is responsible for the work in the kitchen.

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Alia Beach Hotel 3*

Located in a quiet and cozy center of Hersonissos. Clean spacious rooms, renovated in 2017, delight with freshness, new furniture and sanitary ware. Each room has a kitchenette equipped with appliances and utensils. The 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, excellent gentle entrance to the water. There is a small swimming pool on site where you can cool off. Guests are offered buffet breakfast. More refined dishes can be ordered from the menu. Within walking distance is a large supermarket “Chalkidakis” and the city center with a developed infrastructure. Bus stop 150 m.

Hotel Caretta Beach 3*

A small complex – an ideal place for those who want to relax away from the noise of cities. It is located near the town of Platanias on a huge half-empty sandy beach. It consists of modern two-room apartments with a kitchenette and a seating area. The windows offer a view of the bay or a garden with fruit trees, flowers. A variety of activities are available on the beach, which is a two-minute walk away, including snorkeling, hiking, and fishing. You can rent a bike and a car to take a self-guided tour of the picturesque surroundings. For those who wish, there is an excellent clean pool with a children's area.

Guests love the delicious home-cooked meals served in the restaurant and al fresco. Guests can purchase everything they need in several nearby supermarkets. A trip to Chania will help diversify a relaxing holiday, where you can get acquainted with such sights as the Limnopolis water park and the Nea Chora beach. The bus stop is 15 minutes walk. A tourist bus stops there with very interesting routes.

Sunny Bay 3*

The beach complex with 56 rooms is located on the shores of the bay of Kissamos in the city of the same name, not far from the center. The windows offer views of the crystal clear blue sea or the beautiful swimming pool. The sea is 20 meters away. The beach is small but very clean, sunbeds and umbrellas are provided for a fee.

The bars offer refreshing drinks and light snacks, while the restaurant serves buffet breakfasts and local cuisine. You can relax in the shade near the pool. For younger guests there is a mini-pool. One of the advantages of this property is that it is close to the beautiful beaches of Balos and Elafonisi. In the district there are wonderful taverns, pastry shops, souvenir shops, grocery stores. If necessary, the staff can help book excursions around the island.

Coriva Beach Hotel 3*

A magnificent cozy complex, consisting of 44 rooms, is located in a picturesque place on the outskirts of the village of Koutsounari, 9 km from the southernmost city of the island – Ierapetra. It consists of pretty houses, arranged like a Greek village, surrounded by a lush Mediterranean garden. The clean and fresh rooms offer views of the garden, mountains and the Libyan Sea. Two steps away – a private beach with free sunbeds and umbrellas. Its feature is the purest water of a bright turquoise hue and the absence of waves. Nearby is the rental of water equipment.

The beach has its own tavern, where they serve dishes prepared according to signature recipes, including fish and seafood. A variety of breakfasts and dinners, held in the main restaurant, include a lot of vegetables, fruits, cheeses, yogurts. Guests have access to the spa, which offers facial and body treatments. By the large pool you can relax, sunbathe and drink a refreshing cocktail.

Creta Seafront Residences 3*

The hotel complex is located in the city of Rethymno on the coast. The clean sandy beach is 1 minute walk. To the city center – 15 minutes on foot. There are many taverns, bars, cafes on the embankment, where they will offer dishes of 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 nearby, so there will be no problems with buying groceries and fresh meat.

The complex includes several spacious villas with a 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 overlooking the sea or the Venetian fortress. Some rooms overlook the pool. There is an excellent tropical bar next door where visitors are treated to a variety of cocktails. At leisure, you can play billiards, rent a bike or a car to explore the surroundings of ancient Rethymnon.

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, a gentle approach is a few meters away. The territory is beautifully arranged, decorated with green spaces. Guests have a good time: relaxing by the outdoor pool, sunbathing on the veranda, playing billiards. Little guests are splashing enthusiastically in a shallow pool.

The snack bar offers a variety of cocktails and light snacks. The restaurant serves traditional continental breakfasts. You can eat more thoroughly and taste delicious dishes at the Made In Greece restaurant and the Kelariko Greek Tavern, which are located next door. Nearby – shops, souvenir shops, restaurants, bars. Half an hour walk is the ethnographic museum “Lichnostatis”, which presents the folk life of Greece and the water park “Aqua Plus”.