Cretan Dream Resort and Spa

Our 5 night stay at the Cretan Dream Resort was excellent. Nothing to fault about the Resort only that Stalos doesn't offer a great choice for evening dining and there isn't much of an atmosphere either. Hire a car for a short drive, 7.5km, into neighbouring Platanias for a wide selection of excellent restaurants, bars, shops and entertainment.

Beautiful hotel and great service. Everyone was very helpful and welcoming.

Beautiful views! The hotel room was incredible, clean and comfortable with spectacular ocean views. Breakfast was amazing and staff was excellent, great customer service. Would definitely return, wish we could have stayed longer. 10/10 recommend.

Menu during daytime left much to interpretation...items not exactly as described

Large room Great food Excellent pool Spacious

The staff are very nice. The sun bed are abundant.

Excellent service

We had the best time at Cretan Dream Resort. Can’t wait to be back!

This was the best choice to start our Greece vacay! The property was very nice and every single person on the staff was a pleasure!

Situated on very busy road. Service generally very slow. Rooms clean but very dated.

The best hotel in Chania thus far. Nice infinity pool, good breakfast, comfortable room. And the best part was the courteous manage Elena. We were pampered and taken care of like we owned the hotel. Your search stops here.

All good - helpful stafg

The reception area doesn't look very nice, but once you go inside the property and grounds, it's another world. The property grounds were beautiful with good amenities like a spa, gym, and pools. There is a pool bar and a restaurant on-site. Parking was free and plentiful. The room we stayed in was spacious with a large balcony to enjoy the ocean view and to have a glass of wine with the lovely ocean breeze. Very good options for breakfast. The area is quiet and right across the end of a beach. All in all, a very nice stay. I would consider staying here again if I come back to the area.

From the moment we arrived at Cretan Dream Resort, we knew we were in for something special. The warmth and friendliness of the staff set the tone for our entire stay — every member of the team went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and cared. Our room was spotlessly clean, comfortable, and had stunning sea views. The food was absolutely delicious, with a great mix of local and international dishes — every meal was a highlight. A perfect place to relax and enjoy Crete. We’ll definitely be back!

Great resort with huge pool and the beach nearby. There is a lot of dining options in the area and the location is not too far from famous beaches, cities and hikes.

There is something really weird, they have a picture of dead person at the reception with a very strong smelly candle burning all day long... and the other point that made me give a low rate is that they cannot put any infrastructure at the beach in front of the hotel because it is a protected area for turtles. It should be informed in advance about the protectec area for the guests that are making reservations.

One of the best places I’ve ever stayed!! Everyone was SO friendly and welcoming. We truly loved it here and cannot wait to come back.

It was quiet and beautiful. The staff was amazing and the food was delicious.

The resort is very clean, the staff is welcoming and kind, ready to help you if you need. The breakfast was excellent, generous and with many options available. The main area with the swimming pool is amazing and carefully maintained. Overall, an excellent stay!

Overall excellent. Like everywhere in Greece some small steps could so easily be taken to reduce single use plastic waste.

My girlfriend and I stayed 2 weeks, and this resort is my favorite place in the world. The people that work here are so nice, food is amazing, you can get snacks/drinks anytime 24/7, the WiFi works well (I worked remotely here for 2 weeks). Beautiful views. Our bartenders Manolis and Christo and Maria and everyone would go far out of their way to do you favors. Amazing drinks. It’s the perfect amount of bougie-ness for the price. We stayed in a suite with a balcony overlooking the water and it was super cheap for what we paid. They sometimes have live music and Tomahawk steaks!!! Wow. I love it here. The little town to the west is super cute.

Absolutely incredible all around from the resort to the staff to the service. We will be back!

Amazing location, clean, friendly staff, great view of the sea.

The most amazing views and wonderful staff. The food is unmatched, always delicious and reasonably priced. We especially appreciated the gluten free options. Close to the beach and bus stop to get downtown. I will DEFINITELY be back!

Everything was amazing! The service, staff, food, views, amenities and more. We loved our time here and look forward to coming back!

Beach close by

Excellent property. Nice location near beach.

We had our honeymoon here in Sept 24, we had the honeymoon suite which was very spacious and had a huge outside area with a hot tub and a great view of the sea all around, fantastic ! Breakfasts were really good and the food was superb as was the wine ! You can easily walk to the beach and there is a lot of restaurants and bars in walking distance. The Steak night is great and so is the Cretan dance night ! Lovely hotel with a spa and large infinity pool.

Anna in housekeeping was Ray of sunshine. The breakfast bufdet was simply amazing. I'm not even s breakfast person yet i would look forward to it everyday. Pool was amazing. Only negative would be the hundreds of tiny ants on the outdoor terrace of the room.

Amazing food at property, kind and friendly staff who are very helpful! Great location and beaches are nearby with town a short distance away, I would recommend this resort for vacationers to Crete.

Exactly what it is called, Cretan Dream. We wanted to stay somewhere with a pool, as we have been at the beach for many weeks everyday, so we decided we wanted for a couple days to stay at a hotel with a nice pool and a bar beside the pool, as we love to enjoy cocktails all day and night. The hotel was like being at the sea, because all you had to do was lean on the edge of this enormous pool and enjoy the view. One of, if not the best hotels in Crete and we have been to many. We did not have a car, but everything was within a couple kilometres at night to enjoy, so we took a taxi everywhere, 8-10 euros. Great restaurant with of course the sea view and the breakfast, was amazing also. Was my wife and just me, couldn’t ask for a better romantic experience overlooking the sea.

The hotel is very family oriented. Location is very good and many parking slots available if you are renting a car.

Wonderful property, Staff was awesome except front desk who were like zombies, breakfast plenty of selections and dinner at hotel was tasty and great value .Beach scroos the street okay and underground access to it from hotel was treacherous.

great pool, swam 3 times per day.

Amazing hotel with beautiful views.

This is my third time at this resort. I've been at several hotels in the Chania area and this is the *only* one I have ever returned to. It is simply the best. The views are extraordinary, the staff are amazing and really go out of their way to make your stay memorable. You simply aren't experiencing all that Crete has to offer if you aren't staying here. It is the best hotel in my opinion and the only one worth returning to.

I can not praise this place enough. The food is amazing and perfectly priced. The people are friendly and accommodating no matter what you need from the waiters to reception to the cleaning staff, everyone is SO HELPFUL & FRIENDLY!!!! There’s a cute kids playground and a great pool. We got the sea view suites and our views were marvelous as well. All around spectacular stay.

Lovely hotel, we stayed in a suite which was beautiful, Greek night is a must, food gorgeous, dancing fun, music lovely, smashing plates & fireworks…..what else could you ask for?

Beautiful hotel and grounds , spotless clean . Friendly staff great food and cocktails all great value for money considering the high standard of hotel

Ideally located just outside of the more touristy areas but easy walking to some great restaurants and a short bus ride to Chania. Hotel excellent. Staff fab. Beach lovely and safe once past the rocks. Would definitely stay again if we could.

The resort was beautiful, clean, and convenient! We loved our experience

The property was clean, well put together and walkable

We had such a wonderful experience at the Cretan Dream. The staff was amazing; very attentive and hospitable. The grounds are just breathtaking and exceptionally well taken care of. We have already decided to return next year. Petro and his team did an excellent job!

Loved the location and the fact that it was in a very convenient and not very crowded location

Great stay and great staff! Beds comfortable, great breakfast and beautiful pool and view.

From the front desk staff to the waiters and bartenders. Everyone was very helpful and knowledgeable.

Location was excellent.

Great hotel, staff are lovely and very welcoming, maintained to a high standard, good very good too

Very well kept property with a wonderful pool and even more wonderful staff. Food for breakfast is fantastic and very reasonably priced cocktails around the pool. The only downside is the number of smokers which meant it was rather unpleasant to sit on the balcony. This is not the hotels fault though!

Friendly staff. Clean and spacious rooms. Quiet property

Lovely hotel. Staff were very friendly and our room was clean. The hotel complex was great-pools was big enough and there were enough sun lounges. The beach opposite wasn’t very nice and the direct surroundings weren’t either. Just a short walk away from a shop, restaurants and better beaches. Overall a great holiday.

The staff was very helpful. The room and the facility was very nice. The breakfast was very good. Quick incredible stay on our way through Crete.

5 stars out of 5 is not enough bacause of the great people working there ! And the hotel food was one of the best we had in the entire trip. Would come here again every year if I could

Great hotel with wonderful views of the ocean sitting beyond the infinity pool. Very friendly staff and decent breakfast options.

Warm and friendly staff, clean property

Elderly couples need to know that certain areas of resort require many stairs. The design of the hotel is NOT friendly to senior citizens. When we asked to be moved because of difficulty, nothing could be done. We will not return, and advise Seniors to make certain to request rooms having good elevator access! VERY disappointed.

Overalll good impression

They have the sweetest staff which makes all the difference-so attentive and caring. The hotel also serves some of the freshest food. Being gluten free can also make it difficult to travel but the hotel has gluten free food products in their lobby market! They also went back to get my little one gluten free toast in the morning and used the back oven to avoid cross contamination. They were SO accommodating. Which made a world of difference to us. I was even told of their water filter in the hotel which filters all of the water. This level of health mindedness impressed me so much. I can't say enough good things about The Cretan Dream- it is the only place I'll stay at while in Crete.

I have nothing really negative to say about our stay here. Perhaps the pool is not as big as I thought it would be and getting an umbrella and sunbed was quite difficult. But that is the case with every hotel I was at in Crete. Also the beach directly across the hotel is not great. But if you walk just three minutes down the road there are beachfront restaurants/bars with umbrellas and sunbeds. Very reasonable prices. Bottom line is we had a great time. And if anyone that is going to be in the area I would recommend this property.

Beautiful views and amazing staff!!

Room is nice and clean. Staffs are amazing and very helpful and friendly. The pool area is beautiful. Would stay here again if we’re in Chania next time.

Such a beautiful property- unlike any other. The front desk staff are also SO helpful and available all the time. The food is incredible and the views are the best! This is the only hotel in the area that I've ever actually returned to- it is the best one in Crete! If you have time to try the spa, I highly recommend that you do! Best facial ever. Once you experience The Cretan Dream, you won't want to stay anywhere else.

Highly recommend

Really enjoyed our stay at The Cretan Dream! The staff are *SO friendly* and really went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and happy. The food was AMAZING and they had great entertainment nights with cultural dances and music. There is a bus stop right outside of the hotel so going to the city centre was super easy. The rooms were clean and the beds were so comfortable. I already booked my next stay!

Amazing property, restaurant steak night was maybe the best steak i ever had, close to city centre and most beach clubs and staff know all the hidden gems.

A mixed bag…. The hotel is situated on a busy road. Unfortunately our room faces the road which has a lot of traffic and the pool and bar. So it can get quite noisy. The hotel in parts is rundown - rooms are dated, furniture worn, and although fine for 1-2 nights not great for a longer family stay. It pays to have a car to visit other areas, beaches, Chania is 20 mins by car. The pool area and grounds are attractive and food & customer service is very good.

Loved this resort! We had the room with a private pool and it was lovely. Free breakfast buffet every morning too! Staff was very kind and offered us free golf card rides to and from parking lot as needed. They have a convince store to buy floaties for the pool which is fun too! Would definitely recommend.

I love everything about Cretan Dream resort ❤️ Pedro was amazing, he knows what a good customer service means. The breakfast was beyond my expectations, there were a lot of choices and the service was great. The rooms were clean and extravagant. My family and I will definitely come back 🥰. I compared this hotel with a JW Marriot or a Hilton hotel 🥰❤️.

The best staff Ever , so nice and helpful

Such an incredible resort with the most spectacular views and wonderful pools! The staff were so welcoming and helpful. We were given a tour of all ammenities and were even driven to our rooms in a golf cart! The mini market is priced like any street side store and is jam packed with anything you may need. The rooms themselves were HUGE, with fantastic showers, baths & beds. The beds were really comfortable too. Plus, they had scales in the cupboard! It was the extras that really made this place next level amazing! We also ate lunch at the restaurant and it was delicious. Try the Creatan salad. The spa was also wonderful and very much enjoyed. This is one of the best places we have ever stayed at and HIGHLY recommend it!

Staff was great. Room was nice and the facilities were fine. Surroundings were disappointing.

Beautiful well kept grounds. Large gift shop with tons of supplies- the lady working there was incredibly friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great and able to enjoy sitting outside around the pool. Free safe parking. Only negative is the location was not ideal, you need to drive or taxi to Chania. The parking in Chania was terrible even in shoulder season so would recommend to taxi into town.

The place is very well kept, staff is super polite and friendly I would definitely recommend it

Loved the Cretan dream hotel. Excellent service, amazing staff Very polite, accommodating and super clean. Restaurant was amazing. We ate there several times for dinner and breakfast. Highly recommend this hotel 👍

Exceptional family run hotel Friendly and helpful staff Breakfast & dinner excellent choice & tastily prepared Stayed in a suite with whirlpool and massive balcony offering a panoramic view

Lovely. Would go back

The best experience all around. The staff was extremely accommodating, super nice and they were on top of everything. Everything was very clean.. they don’t skip a beat. The spa was beautiful, amazing views and the food was OUT OF THIS WORLD. They made us feel so welcome and prioritized. Great job Petro! We will be coming back for sure !

Terrible customer service never going back

Staff very helpfull and friendly

Will be back! Gorgeous place, the staff was even better. Rent a car to go to the awesome beaches around 2pm when the ferry boats start to leave.

Staff were very friendly and newly renovated hotel was gorgeous

The special occasion nights at the resort. We had an incredible Greek food and culture night of a band and Greek dancing. Wonderful family experience

Stunning hotel where everything was completed to the highest standard. We'll trained, efficient, helpful and very friendly staff. Everything spotlessly clean. The restaurant food was excellent too and we consider ourselves to be foodies! Some nice restaurants nearby too. Great hotel - highly recommend 👌👌👌

Gorgeous hotel, with amazing pool and views, and beautiful spacious suite with a huge beach facing terrace. Staff was AMAZING, Peter and the rest of the team, you really make a difference for a pleasant stay. We appreciate your hospitality and this great hotel and everything that it offers. Thank you!

This is by far the BEST hotel I have stayed at. Traveling from Athens, Mykonos, Santorini to Crete - this hotel was above and beyond my expectations. The staff was welcoming, the rooms were upgraded, the amenities were great! Thank you Petros for making us feel at home! I can not say enough good things about this hotel and the staff!

Very nice hotel near Chania town . If you want a chill vacation is the perfect place . 10 points for reception staff ….. ask them recommendations 👍

Petros the general manager made our stay perfect ! He went above and beyond helping us book tours and giving us all of the information on the island . The best restaurants , chania old town and beautiful hikes and beaches . The restaurant at the hotel was absolutely wonderful , delicious food. We don’t want to leave anyone out , petros front desk was able to get us into a great restaurant last minute and was very helpful The wine sommelier recommended perfect wines at the restaurant . We had been traveling through Italy for the previous two weeks and this by far was our best experience . Petros the general manager made us feel comfortable and special which we noticed he did with all of the guests

A fantastic stay. The staff are lovely and so friendly and thoughtful. The facilities are really good and really clean. The food is fantastic, on the smaller side portion but could beat any restaurant in the area. We stayed for 5 days and then went to Elafonisi for 2 days. After that we decided to return to the Dream Royal as no place is better. Thank you Cretan Dream Royal and see you soon 😊

Clean, friendly, and the best complimentary breakfast! Very nice hotel overall. Maybe a 10 min taxi ride from the old port Chania. Thanks!

This hotel is a lovely place to recharge your batteries. The staff are amazing, everything is so clean, the beds are comfy and the food is off the chart!! The weather was just a little off which meant we didn't have the chance to enjoy the pool bar and the swimming pool was chilly. But that's a good reason for another visit!

The sea view is amazing

Excellent location especially if your intention is to explore the area by car.Very warm hospitality, very friendly staff , excellent breakfast and restaurant. Very clean. We will certainly stay again soon.

Fantastic will visit again

The friendliness of all the staff and owner was second to none.

The staff were amazing and welcomed us after what was a challenging trip to Crete. We arrived late but they had made us a complementary dinner to welcome us! Amazing.

Beautiful hotel. Lovely & clean. Very friendly staff. Delicious food in the restaurant and quite reasonably priced.

Very good value for the money

Amazing hotel, beautiful pool with stunning view. Nice bar and restaurant. Big praise to reception, spa and cleaning staff (so friendly and helpful). Negative points: Breakfast staff is nice except one lady (the oldest) who was quite rude sometimes with customers. Unable to make hot latte, cappuccino with alternative milk as they are using electronic coffee machines. Staff refused to warm alternative milk upon request. No entertainment in the evening. Beach in front of the hotel is not very clean, no sun bed available (you can rent one from the hotel next door)

Simply amazing! The staff were very polite, friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. The pool is great for both children and adults and the gym / spa are world class.

As it is in its name it was really a Dream hotel. From the onset we were treated so warmly and felt so welcome. The hotel was way more than what it appeared on the website. Service was impeccable, staff was amazing. Food was excellent with a variety of choices. The rooms were large and clean. The pool was amazing the atmosphere throughout the property was upbeat. This is truely a find!!! Thank you for making this the best week ever!