Iberostar Selection Creta Marine

Really great hotel. Brilliant vibe across the whole place. Staff (Nicki, George, Shane, Olivia, Alexander to name just a few) were excellent hosts. Genuinely made our holiday more enjoyable. The whole pool animation team/bar team deserves a pay rise for their incredible energy and efforts. Getting the balance just right with the vibe they created at the main pool. Overall decor was lovely, gardens immaculate and it was a pleasure to just walk around the grounds. Coves by the sea great for swimming and snorkelling. Food was of a good standard and varied enough throughout the day. Drinks were lovely too. The all inclusive drinks selection is top notch!

Start to finish the service was exceptional. We received an upgrade to a waterfront property which was furnished and cleaned to.a high standard. A lovely gesture. General buffet restaurant is busy but again standards are very high. You book a time to ensure everything runs smoothly. We ate at the Italian and also the Mediterranean restaurant which is superbly appointed overlooking the sea. The Mediterranean was our favourite. We found all staff to be friendly and professional always asking if they could do anything for you. Shane, Victor and Rafa all impressed from the animation team. A first rate holiday and I would return which is something I rarely say.

Very clean and friendly staff. You get roses by check-in Also the animators are amazing. A lot off choice for breakfast and dinner.

Hotel is very nice we had a wonderful time. Staff is very kind and helpful. The food was very tasteful and the cleaning of the rooms was very good

Just got back from the loveliest 4 days in this hotel and I cannot wait to go back! Was a bit worried based off of the reviews but the food was incredible, the staff go above and beyond and the hotel itself is BEAUTIFUL. Location is a little remote but an hour to the city of Rethymno which is lovely for a day trip. (Just get your ticket from the shop to the left of the hotel but take CASH as bus tickets are cash only!) The entertainment team deserve so much credit as they truly work their asses off and it pays off with everyone smiling and dancing around the pool. As I mentioned, the food was so good but just a tip, book the other restaurants as soon as you get there as they book up very quickly. As a solo traveller, I felt safe and cared for. If you're considering booking this hotel, I would urge you too as I am already looking to book again.

It was a pleasure to be here, everything was great! I liked the cleaning, the stuf was perfect, the administration was very kind

We stayed here as a family of 3 in a bungalow room for a week in October. Weather was sunny all week, 23-24 degrees, just right for us. Room was very well appointed, I guess refurbed quite recently, not massive but fine for us. Small balcony. Hotel grounds are immaculate. Main pool is saltwater, temp fine, never that crowded, swim up bar. There’s another pool almost overlooking the sea which is small but lovely. Sunbeds pretty much available all the time. Couple more pools, and a small kids pool. There is a water park for younger kids, maybe under 13 I guess? that is shared with the sister hotel next door. They don’t really advertise it much but it’s a great feature. There is also an outdoor theatre next to it that’s where the main evening shows take place if you like that sort of thing. 3 really good specialist restaurants in addition to the normal buffet, we got 2 evening meals included with our weeks all inclusive - the Mediterranean one in particular was stunning food, overlooking the sea - book it early! The buffet restaurant is pretty good, normal all inclusive stuff, breakfasts very good, lunches ok, evening meals mostly very good. Lobby bar has great cocktails, all branded drinks on AI too. There are 3 coves for the hotel, 1 has Watersports available too. The beaches are very small and not white sand pretty, but nice enough. Water great for swimming. The location is pretty isolated and you need a taxi to get to the closest towns, and nothing really walkable nearby. But most people staying here are AI and don’t really have any need to leave the hotel! Staff are generally really helpful and friendly, the animation team get the balance just right, and all the waiting staff are excellent. There were quite a few younger kids around when we stayed but otherwise quite a mature clientele. Very few teens/20s, presumably because of the remote location. Overall, I would highly recommend!!

We had a fantastic stay! The hotel is beautiful, very clean, and has a large, well-maintained area. The staff were always friendly, polite, and helpful. The food was absolutely delicious – every meal was excellent. We would definitely come back again!

We visited at the end of september and the weather was wonderful. The staff welcomed us like the most important VIP! Handed us the room with a view on the beautiful bay and, snow-white cleanliness, and delightful dinners - all with very polite service, attention and care. Amazing serivce and attention to every guest such as from Nikas and many other staff members. The hotel strongly watches over cleanliness and surroundings, and in that sense it cares also about our planet Earth!! I can't put into words our enjoyment from the stay in this hotel! I want it to become a outstanding example of quality service for the hotel industry!!! We really recommend and for sure will come back because we value quality and the level of service!!! With kind regards, Tamara.

Very mixed reviews, mostly positive but just not ideal for us. Hotel is beautiful, very sparse and well kept, beautiful grounds and gardens and flowers. Room lovely however booked a beachfront apartment which was a room with a sea view not beach front due to overgrown trees directly outside room. Weather in October, very hot and miss, clouds, rain, storms and sunshine often all in one day, to chilly to sit out in the evening. We went to the quieter pool which I have to say was like a plunge pool, freezing, no other word, the larger pool may have been warmer but very noisy with music, kids and loud entertainment's team. Lots of children and babies which was unexpected for this time of year, main clients German so perhaps half term. We had half board buffet for both, brekkie ok loads of choice and hot, evening was too busy and noisy and very much had a canteen atmosphere, just way too big and conjested. Staff hit and miss, some pleasant, some really could not be bothered and it showed, room service very good as was suitcase delivery to and from room and maid service good. Hotel warrants its 5 star but be aware nothing around at all, Panromos, 3miles away, 8euro taxi or 5euro return on fun train outside. Book for the Greek and Italian al la carte as soon as you arrive, allowed 2 trips during stay and well worth it with huge portions. Didn’t experience evening entertainment so unable to comment. Good on-site supermarket, jewellers and small boutique. Reception staff very lovely. Cocktails 12euro soft drinks 4.8 euros