




In short: Tripplo’s AI analysis covers a sample of 204 guest reviews of Creta Maris Resort. Guests in the sample highlight Food & restaurants, Service & staff and Condition & cleanliness.
Facts we have checked
- All inclusive
- Kids' pool
- Water slides
- Family suites
- Adults-only zone
- Sea-view rooms
- Spa
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 14 September 2026 · How we review hotels
Eco-conscious travellers wanting a traditional village atmosphere should consider Creta Maris Resort. Outstanding features include direct access to a Blue Flag beach, sustainable property operations, and dining using local ingredients. However, the expansive grounds require extensive walking.
Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 — the average across the 53 hotels we list on Crete is 9.1.
The 30-second verdict
What Guests Loved
- The resort is positioned on a Blue Flag-certified coastline, ensuring high standards of water quality and well-maintained facilities for swimming and coastal activities.
- Management prioritizes environmental responsibility through initiatives like organic gardening and energy-efficient systems, appealing to travelers who value a smaller ecological footprint.
Things to Consider
- The sprawling nature of the property means that guests may face long walks between their accommodations and the central dining or pool areas.
- Due to its popularity as a family-friendly destination, the resort can feel crowded and vibrant during July and August, which may not suit those seeking solitude.
Should you book it?
Creta Maris Resort is worth booking for holidaymakers wanting direct access to a Blue Flag beach — but pick somewhere else if you dislike walking long distances across expansive resort grounds.
Book it if you want
- Holidaymakers wanting direct access to a Blue Flag beach
- Travellers who value sustainable operations and organic dining
- Food lovers wanting diverse dining with locally sourced ingredients
Pick somewhere else if
- You dislike walking long distances across expansive resort grounds
- You want a quiet, uncrowded holiday in July or August
Rooms & which one to pick
Our tip: For families requiring extra space, book the Family Connecting Room, which sleeps six across 50 m² and offers connecting rooms. Couples wanting a sea view should select the Premium Seafront Bungalows, which sleep two within 30 m² and feature a private terrace.
- Garden Mountain View Room2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed or 1 king bed and 1 sofa bedsleeps 425 m²Mountain or garden viewAir conditioningSatellite TVMini-barNespresso coffee machine
- Premium Seafront Bungalows2 twin beds or 1 king bedsleeps 230 m²Sea viewAir conditioningMini-barPrivate terrace
- Premium Suite with Sea View1 king bed and 2 sofa bedssleeps 450 m²Sea viewAir conditioningSatellite TVMini-bar
- One-Bedroom Family Room1 king bed and 2 sofa beds or 2 twin beds and 2 sofa bedssleeps 535 m²Family-friendlyGarden viewAir conditioningMini-bar
- Open Plan Family Room1 king bed and 2 sofa beds or 2 twin beds and 2 sofa bedssleeps 430 m²Family-friendlyAir conditioningMini-bar
- Sea View Room1 king bed and 1 sofa bed or 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bedsleeps 425 m²Sea viewAir conditioningMini-bar
- Pool Front Bungalows1 king bed and 1 sofa bed or 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bedsleeps 430 m²Pool accessAir conditioningMini-bar
- Premium Unique Suite1 king bed and 2 sofa bedssleeps 4139 m²Air conditioningMini-barSea view
- Premium Villa with Private Pool1 king bed and 4 sofa bedssleeps 6160 m²Private poolAir conditioningMini-bar
- Family Connecting Room2 twin beds and 1 king bed and 2 sofa beds or 2 king beds and 2 sofa bedssleeps 650 m²Connecting roomsFamily-friendlyAir conditioning
- Exclusive Adult Garden / Mountain View Room (aged 16+)1 king bed and 1 sofa bed or 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bedsleeps 330 m²Mountain viewAdult-only areaAir conditioningMini-bar
- Exclusive Adult Sea View Room (aged 16+)1 king bed and 1 sofa bed or 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bedsleeps 330 m²Sea viewAdult-only areaAir conditioningMini-bar
Room types as listed on Booking.com; availability varies by date.
Prices at Creta Maris Resort
When we last checked (27 September 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €581 in total (€291 per night).
Across our last 30 daily price checks, the nightly rate has ranged from €249 to €518.
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
Photos from previous guests
Photos provided by GoogleWhat guests say
Reviews from Google“What we loved about Creta Maris: * The staff were exceptionally warm, welcoming, and genuinely went out of their way to find us a room that matched our preferences. * The gardens and the resort grounds are beautifully landscaped and impeccably maintained. * Everything you could possibly need is conveniently available on-site, including several shops and a supermarket. * The beach is stunning, with crystal-clear water and a relaxing atmosphere. * Finding available sunbeds was never an issue, even during busy hours. * The resort’s mobile app is intuitive and very convenient to use. * The Greek restaurant was by far the highlight of the dining experience, serving the best food on the property. What we didn’t like: * The room falls well below what we would expect from a 5-star resort. It feels quite basic, and the bathroom is equally underwhelming. * Most drinks, including the wine, are dispensed from machines and are of noticeably poor quality. Considering the resort costs around €600 per night, this is very disappointing. * The overall food quality is average (around 6–7/10). The vegetables lacked freshness and flavor, which was particularly surprising given Greece’s reputation for excellent produce. * The à la carte restaurants were also disappointing. Even at the steakhouse, guests have to pay extra for a quality steak, which feels out of place at a luxury all-inclusive resort. * The resort can be quite noisy in the evenings, with entertainment and activity continuing until late at night, making it difficult to enjoy a peaceful atmosphere.”
“We had such an amazing stay at Creta Maris Resort and can’t wait to return! We visited a few years ago with our toddler, and it remains one of our favourite family holidays. Everything was perfect from start to finish. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help, which made us feel at home throughout our stay. The food was excellent, with so much variety that there was always something for everyone, including little ones. The location is fantastic, with everything you need nearby and easy access to the beach and local area. One of the biggest highlights for our family was the water park, it was absolutely amazing and kept our toddler entertained for hours. It really made the resort stand out from others we’ve visited. We made so many wonderful family memories here, and we’re already planning to come back. We would highly recommend Creta Maris Resort to anyone looking for a relaxing, family friendly holiday with excellent facilities.”
“We had an amazing experience at Creta Maris! It is truly a 5 star resort, unlike Minos Imperial, we left Minos and came here to find a gem in Crete. It had everything and more; delicious and variety food, restaurants, bars, snacks, etc. only down side was no room service and dinner finished 21:30 all dinner restaurants closed. They did have a late dinner open until midnight but just a few stuff available there. Also, you have to reserve dinner a day in advance and if you don’t you can only use the buffets. Unfortunately, two of the best oceanfront ones were always booked so we didn’t get a chance to dine there while we were there for 4 nights. However, the buffets were truly delicious food no your standard buffets, luxurious authentic Greek plus food for picky kids like pizza burgers fries. Rooms were very clean, but not so big. Family rooms usually have a bedroom or at least a living room with a sofa, this one was a studio they just added a bed and a crib and called it a family room. The manager Mr. Manolo, helped us out with a room when they were fully booked and late checkout, excellent customer service, lots of thanks to him. Beach was beautiful , minimal waves, very safe for kids; countless amount of pools. Not to mention the exiting waterpark right by our room! Arcade (pricey), billiard tables, ping pong, we were never bored. Would definitely recommend Creta Maris to everyone visiting Greece because of all it offered, the location which is only 30 mins to the airport/ferry which we took to Santorini. Its both city life and beachfront! Nice Greek live music too some nights.”
“Excellent resort. Staff were all friendly, attentive, and helpful. Special shout out to Kiki, who patiently taught us the basics of Greek in two poolside lessons. The site is extensive, with many pools, bars, restaurants, and lots of activities. The onsite water park meant we didn't need to venture to the big one 15km up the road, even with our older children. Our rooms were upgraded to the adult area upon arrival, which have access to a few more pool and bar areas. The key benefit of that was a separate section in the main buffet restaurant, where there was always space even when the main area was at peak times. This would be worth paying for. Food was all great, two restaurant highlights were Pithos (organic local produce) and Mademi (meat-fest, with idyllic sea view location). The booking app was a bit fiddly at first, but once we'd figured out exactly which booking name to use from our party, typed exactly with no spaces, it got easier. We'd recommend doing the hotel tour, it was nice hearing about the resort owners and founders, and the history of the place. It's not cheap, but you get what you pay for. Highly recommended. Many thanks to all the staff for welcoming us during our stay, and we hope to see you again.”
“Been here for two weeks and our last day is tomorrow! Absolutely gutted to be leaving this place! It is outstanding, from the friendly staff to the resort its-self, everything has been nothing but incredible! The food, rooms and facilities are amazing! Will definitely be back! It is perfect for couples or families. Thank you to everyone who works here for making our family holiday so special!”
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s AI analysis uses a sample of 204 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after AI classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +Delicious food with great variety
- +Seven different high-quality restaurants
- +Excellent house cocktails
- –No room service available
- –Dinner venues close relatively early, at 9.30 pm
- –Dinner reservations must be made a day in advance
”Amazing food, so delicious. They have 7 different restaurants, each one better than the last.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Exceptionally warm, friendly, and welcoming staff
- +Attentive and professional service
- +Helpful reception team going out of their way to find preferred rooms
”The staff were extremely kind, welcoming and helpful throughout our stay.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +Numerous well-maintained swimming pools
- +Stunning beach with crystal-clear water
- +Excellent on-site water park
- +Quiet adults-only pool and beachside bar area
- –Pools and resort can sometimes feel crowded
”Access to an adults-only pool and beachside bar added to the relaxation.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Spacious and comfortable rooms
- +Generous room upgrades provided by the reception staff
”Well-kept, large rooms, plenty of pools, many dining options.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Impeccably clean facilities throughout
- +Fabulous and huge resort beautifully designed like a Greek village
”the resort is fabulous and huge... and very clean” — guest, translated
Location
- +Beautiful, excellent location
- +Beautifully landscaped and well-maintained resort grounds
”Overall, a beautiful location, great food, lovely staff.” — guest, translated
Noise levels and value for money are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Creta Maris Resort from the airport?
Creta Maris Resort is 18.8 km from Heraklion Airport (HER).
How far is Creta Maris Resort from the centre of Crete?
Creta Maris Resort is 53 km from the centre of Crete.
How do guests rate Creta Maris Resort?
Creta Maris Resort is rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 5,823 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 9.1/10 from 1,791 guest reviews.
How many stars does Creta Maris Resort have?
Creta Maris Resort is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Creta Maris Resort offer?
Creta Maris Resort offers beachfront, free Wifi, family rooms, airport shuttle, free parking and spa.
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Creta Maris Resort, Hersonissos, Limenas Hersonissou, Hersonissos, 70014, Greece





