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In short: Tripplo’s AI analysis covers a sample of 152 guest reviews of Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Food & restaurants and Condition & cleanliness.

Crete, Greece

Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa

5-Star Hotel
A five-star lagoon-style resort on Crete with striking design, twelve swimming pools, a spa and world-class food and service.
5-Star Hotel
Crete, Greece
14.2 km to Heraklion Airport (HER)
12 swimming pools
Free Wifi
Airport shuttle
Free parking
Spa and wellness center
6 restaurants

Facts we have checked

  • Adults only
  • Adult facilities
  • Adults-only area
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna/steam
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Adults-only spa

Source: stellaisland.gr · checked 11 Sept 2026

Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews

Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 26 September 2026 · How we review hotels

Those looking for a clean, design-focused property will be suited by Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa. Guests rate it outstandingly on Google and Booking. The resort is praised for its design and world-class food. An honest drawback is the limited privacy and chilly pools during spring and autumn.

Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa is a five-star resort on Crete whose lagoon-style design, twelve pools and six restaurants create a memorable atmosphere, backed by exceptional cleanliness and world-class food and service. It suits couples and food lovers who value impeccable upkeep, though privacy is limited, the location is remote and the pools can feel chilly in spring and autumn.

Guests score it 9.5 out of 10 — the average across the 53 hotels we list on Crete is 9.1.

The 30-second verdict

  • The hotel's architecture is absolutely spectacular, featuring an expansive lagoon pool and iconic overwater bungalows that create an exclusive tropical ambience. As an adults-only resort, it offers a consistently tranquil and luxurious atmosphere—ideal for couples seeking an undisturbed retreat.
  • Guests frequently comment on how fresh and impeccably maintained the resort feels throughout—both in the rooms and public areas. On Booking.com, the property receives exceptionally high marks for cleanliness, comfort, and facilities, reinforcing this sentiment.

Should you book it?

Book it if you want

  • Couples drawn to the lagoon-resort design and atmosphere
  • Guests who value impeccable upkeep and cleanliness
  • Food lovers wanting top-rated dining and service

Rooms & which one to pick

  • Luxury Double Room with Pool View1 queen bedsleeps 227 m²Pool view
  • Premium Double Room with Pool View1 queen bedsleeps 234 m²
  • Luxury Double Room with Shared Pool1 queen bedsleeps 227 m²Shared pool
  • Premium Double Room with Shared Pool1 queen bedsleeps 234 m²Shared pool
  • Bungalow with Shared Pool1 queen bedsleeps 225 m²Shared pool
  • Island Villa with Private Pool1 king bedsleeps 235 m²Private pool
  • Grand Overwater Bungalow with Outdoor Jacuzzi1 queen bed, 1 sofa bedsleeps 339 m²Outdoor jacuzzi
  • Premium Pool View with Jacuzzi1 sofa bed and 1 queen bedsleeps 334 m²Jacuzzi
  • Premium Pool View with Steam Bath1 sofa bed and 1 queen bedsleeps 334 m²Steam bath
  • Swim Up Maisonette1 queen bed, 2 sofa bedssleeps 467 m²
  • Signature Island Villa1 queen bed, 2 sofa bedssleeps 6140 m²
  • Overwater Nest1 queen bedsleeps 231 m²

Room types as listed on Booking.com; availability varies by date.

Prices at Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa

When we last checked (27 September 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €677 in total (€339 per night).

Across our last 17 daily price checks, the nightly rate has ranged from €310 to €2,161.

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 Google

What guests say

Reviews from Google
2 months ago
“Stella Island is a beautiful, exceptionally clean resort, and we had an amazing stay. Our room was perfect—spacious, comfortable, and always cleaned to a very high standard. The food throughout the resort was excellent and consistently top-notch. A special thank-you to Anastasia at the concierge, who was incredibly helpful, friendly, and attentive. She arranged all of our dinner reservations and excursions, answered every question we had, and truly helped make our trip special. We also loved seeing Anastasia the waitress at the buffet each morning. She always made sure we were comfortable, that our coffees were ready, and that we had everything we needed to start the day. The spa was another highlight. We both had massages, and they were excellent—we highly recommend booking one during your stay. We also had a wonderful experience at Umami, where Chef Mark went above and beyond by preparing a special roll for us that wasn’t even on the menu. Overall, Stella Island exceeded our expectations. It is a beautiful resort with excellent food, outstanding service, and staff who genuinely care about their guests. We would highly recommend it and would gladly return.”
— Roni Munk
2 months ago
“We had an incredible stay at Stella Island. The hotel is the definition of luxury, with beautiful surroundings, amazing food, and exceptional service throughout. Everything exceeded our expectations. A special mention to Kleidi at the Cabana Bar, who truly stood out. His professionalism, attention to detail, and friendly service made our stay even more enjoyable. He is a real asset to the hotel and thoroughly deserves to be recognised.”
— Jay Chiha
4 months ago
“The Resort is extremely beautiful. You can enjoy privacy in your room, especially the overwater nests and bungalows are sweet and quiet! The staff is friendly overall! The Operations Manager Ladislav Bartakovic is exceptionally kind, open and diligent. He personally took care to get a problem with our front door fixed as quickly as possible and his main focus was on us enjoying our holiday experience to the max! The breakfast is good, nothing that we missed. The dinner restaurants are ok, however nothing super special. We decided to go downtown for local authentic food every night - it's way less pricy and we found it more delicious. Overall a great and enjoyable stay, holiday time well spent for sure!”
— Mario Plaschke
3 months ago
“My husband and I have just returned from a wonderful week at Stella Island, and it was absolutely fantastic. The rooms are beautiful, and the variety and quality of the food and drinks across the resort’s multiple à la carte restaurants are exceptional. I would say it was our best ever food experience. 10/10.. can not find one fault. We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our stay. We were celebrating our anniversary, and all of the staff made us feel incredibly welcome. A special thank you to Eleni at the front desk, who helped with booking of our à la cartes and George & Dimitris who was always happy and made us feel special and Mr Ladi, who all went above and beyond to make our stay extra special, Thankyou 🥰 I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a “Maldives in Greece” style holiday. Everything was superb from start to finish great adult stay 👌”
— J
2 months ago
“We had a couple’s massage and I’d say it was average at best. Definitely not worth the obscene amount of money, you might want to skip it. BUT that might be the only “bad” thing I have to say about our experience. The resort is gorgeous, with a perfect ambiance. We have the all inclusive program, so we had many different drinks and they were all very tasty. The food is absolutely incredible, you can tell the ingredients are fresh and with an amazing quality. Like it’s homemade and with an exquisite variety, with options for every taste. To top all this, there’s the staff. Everyone is SO nice and helpful, we’re in awe. Overall this will be an experience we will never forget and we’re sure we want to come back someday.”
— Inês Almeida

What guests actually say

Tripplo’s AI analysis uses a sample of 152 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

  • +Every counted food mention is positive — breakfast and the restaurants alike
”Everything was wonderful, breakfast was good, great options. The entire vibe of the hotel was pure relaxation.” — guest, translated

Service & staff

  • +All 95 counted service mentions are positive — birthday and anniversary gestures recur
  • +The Makuti Bar team is praised by name
”I loved everything about this trip there is nothing I could say other than thank you to the staff for going above and beyond for my 30th birthday.” — guest, translated

The rooms

  • +Overwater-style rooms and shared-pool suites called perfect
”beds were comfortable, rooms were nice. Champagne and dessert surprise for our anniversary. Live music the second night” — guest, translated

Condition & cleanliness

  • +Repeatedly described as spotless and picture-perfect
”It’s clean, friendly staff, nice vibes all over the place” — guest, translated

Location

  • +The lagoon setting is described as straight off a postcard
”The place looks like it was taken from a postcard, it is beautiful and has a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere.” — guest, translated

Pools, beach & aquapark, noise levels and value for money are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.

Want to go deeper?

Download the Tripplo Report for Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa — the full category analysis, room guide, price analysis and alternatives as a PDF.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa from the airport?

Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa is 14.2 km from Heraklion Airport (HER).

How far is Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa from the centre of Crete?

Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa is 49 km from the centre of Crete.

How do guests rate Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa?

Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa is rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google, based on 1,878 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 9.5/10 from 560 guest reviews.

How many stars does Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa have?

Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa is a 5-star hotel.

What amenities does Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa offer?

Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa offers 12 swimming pools, free Wifi, airport shuttle, free parking, spa and wellness center and 6 restaurants.

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