Greek Islands All inclusive Holidays

Wonderful stay at Peninsula. The first time visiting Crete and they made our experience wonderful. The staff was very accommodating and always on hand to help. We had hoped to visit some of the local areas but the transport wasn’t the easiest unless you were going from Heraklion. Our toiletries also weren’t ever replenished, which was a little disappointing but the overall environment, food and even entertainment was lovely. The sea salt pool was very quiet and the private beach made it a wonderfully relaxing holiday.

We enjoyed our stay at the hotel, the staff were nice, rooms were clean and the views are scenic. The walk down to the beach / up to the main entrance is steep and can be difficult for some, especially if it’s hot. However, you can ask the staff to arrange for a buggy to take you either way. The All Inclusive is great as the buffet restaurant offers a variety of options to suit all. You can also dine at one of the restaurants (frequency depends on the duration of your stay). We opted for the Italian, which was delicious! The bars also have great drink options & there are two different pool bars/sun lounge areas - both can get busy, but you should be able to locate a spot depending on the time of day. We also went to the spa and used the hydro facilities - these were nice, however, we have experienced some nicer ones in other hotels.

My husband and I had a fabulous vacation here. The room was exceptional, as were the pools. There was one worker who transported us on arrival and on more than one occasion, which was simply outstanding. (He was smallish, with dark hair and wore glasses.) For others to know, this resort is on a hillside, and it is ALL steps. The hotel has employees who will transport you around in golf carts, but there are still steps everywhere. They are great if you call and let them know you'd like a ride. The pools were large, and there were always enough loungers. The only downside is that you had to go to the bar for drinks; there were no waitstaff in the pool or beach areas. The beach doesn't have great sand, but the swimming is excellent, with clear water and minimal waves. You are also given a key in exchange for a towel; you only get one, so if you would like more, please pack your own. The same applies to water; you are given one bottle upon arrival, and then you must purchase more or carry a refillable bottle. The food was better than average, and the main buffet always had good options that differed daily. The two à la carte restaurants served excellent food, and the Ionio was particularly impressive, boasting excellent staff. The Paralia Beach staff were bordering on rude, which was a bit odd as all the other staff were so lovely. So, all in all, it was a pretty good experience, with good food, lots of steps, and great relaxation.

Thought we would give this hotel a second chance following our first visit in 2018. First instance, reception staff were lovely and welcoming. We had a deluxe sea view room. The cleaners are definitely the heroes of the team. Whilst the room was clean, the decor and furnishings were tired. Shower was scratched and worn. Most alarming was the glass balcony only had 2 screws at one end!! We never had a hot meal. Always luke warm. It was like eating in a canteen. Nobody ever asked if we enjoyed the food. We have lost some weight for sure. If you were a custo.er of the deluxe pool rooms then you were lucky to have sampled the 2 onsite Restaurants, however people we spoke to said they were rushed. The Managers walk around but we never saw them engage with guests. Sat on phone in lobby area. Dirty scratched floor I wished I had never gone back and stuck to my own review from 2018. Definitely NOT 5 star 3/4 at best.

Did not feel it was a 4 star property, more like 3 star

From a child's view : It was a really nice place and I enjoyed staying there. I liked the different variety of foods at the main restaurant and the types of food at the other restaurants. I liked all the wild life and nature. I also liked the pools and the shows. I also liked the beach. There are lots of other places to go outside the hotel like Mavroudis Olive Oil Factory and the Aqua Land Water Park. It was a really nice holiday.

We enjoyed our stay at the hotel, the staff were nice, rooms were clean and the views are scenic. The walk down to the beach / up to the main entrance is steep and can be difficult for some, especially if it’s hot. However, you can ask the staff to arrange for a buggy to take you either way. The All Inclusive is great as the buffet restaurant offers a variety of options to suit all. You can also dine at one of the restaurants (frequency depends on the duration of your stay). We opted for the Italian, which was delicious! The bars also have great drink options & there are two different pool bars/sun lounge areas - both can get busy, but you should be able to locate a spot depending on the time of day. We also went to the spa and used the hydro facilities - these were nice, however, we have experienced some nicer ones in other hotels.

Thought we would give this hotel a second chance following our first visit in 2018. First instance, reception staff were lovely and welcoming. We had a deluxe sea view room. The cleaners are definitely the heroes of the team. Whilst the room was clean, the decor and furnishings were tired. Shower was scratched and worn. Most alarming was the glass balcony only had 2 screws at one end!! We never had a hot meal. Always luke warm. It was like eating in a canteen. Nobody ever asked if we enjoyed the food. We have lost some weight for sure. If you were a custo.er of the deluxe pool rooms then you were lucky to have sampled the 2 onsite Restaurants, however people we spoke to said they were rushed. The Managers walk around but we never saw them engage with guests. Sat on phone in lobby area. Dirty scratched floor I wished I had never gone back and stuck to my own review from 2018. Definitely NOT 5 star 3/4 at best.

Wonderful stay at Peninsula. The first time visiting Crete and they made our experience wonderful. The staff was very accommodating and always on hand to help. We had hoped to visit some of the local areas but the transport wasn’t the easiest unless you were going from Heraklion. Our toiletries also weren’t ever replenished, which was a little disappointing but the overall environment, food and even entertainment was lovely. The sea salt pool was very quiet and the private beach made it a wonderfully relaxing holiday.

Did not feel it was a 4 star property, more like 3 star

I have very mixed feelings about the holiday. The hotel was nice, but our room wasn't. The private pool was full of flies and other insects and was tiny. There is no separate bathroom, it's all quite open plan which wasn't pleasant at times. The staff were lovely, especially Sofia in the bar, Paloma in the restaurant (very professional, hard-working and lovely) and Maria from the shop (amazing, kind, lovely woman). The food was also amazing (particularly the desserts which were incredible). But there was no air-conditioning in the main parts of the hotel except for the main bar, which didn't work when the bar was open because all the doors were open. The air-con in our room was good, thank god. Travellers should also be aware that the hotel is built on a cliff and there is only one lift in the whole complex so mostly, it is stairs (a lot of them) and slopes. Terrible if you have mobility issues. The swimming pool and sun-lounge area was also an issue. Sun beds and loungers were full right from sun-up till sun-down. Despite signs on them to say that people could not put towels on them and then disappear, this happened all the time and nobody rectified it. Suffice to say, we were pool-less for the entire holiday. Very mixed review. The views were stunning, the sea was crystal clear, the food was lush and the staff were lovely. But I don't understand how this is listed as a 5-star hotel. It is a 3-star by the standard of the rooms. £3500 wasted.