Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self parking is available on-site.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Yes, breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy breakfast in the room.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:59, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available for a fee and should be arranged in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific facilities may need to be confirmed with the property prior to arrival.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located on the beach in Kato Stalos, within a 15-minute drive of Agia Marina Beach and Port of Souda. It is 0.1 km from Stalos Beach and approximately 26.7 km from Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features two outdoor swimming pools, including a seasonal pool that is open from April to October.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 6 years old or younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not specify the availability of extra beds or cribs. Guests are encouraged to contact the property in advance for any specific requests regarding additional sleeping arrangements.

Cretan Dream Resort & Spa in Kato Stalos

Average nightly price at Cretan Dream Resort & Spa by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
March	$96
April	$115
May	$128
June	$161
July	$174
August	$191
September	$206
October	$125
November	$107

What guests think

Travellers describe Cretan Dream Resort & Spa as a friendly, well-run resort with beautiful sea views, impressive pools, and very good food, delivering clean, comfortable stays in a quieter beachfront setting with convenient access to Chania by bus.

Some guests note traffic noise or dated rooms, occasional ants around breakfast or terraces, and early sunbed reservations, and a few found parts of the property challenging for seniors due to stairs. The location suits those seeking a relaxed base near the beach, with a handful of nearby eateries and livelier areas reachable by short drives. Expect a polished, scenic resort stay with standout service.

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Facilities

Multiple reviews praise the large infinity pool, several pools, and well-kept grounds, with a spa, gym, pool bar, and some suites offering private pools. A few mention early sunbed reservations; parking is available.

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Iikka

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Pool bar and kids pool made out life easy

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Leanne

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

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

8

Shu Mei

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

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Alec

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 14 nights

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.

10

Janesh

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Large room Great food Excellent pool Spacious

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James

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

great pool, swam 3 times per day.

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olivier

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Chambre vue mer très agréable Petit déjeuner bon mais dommage un peu trop occidental Grosse structure avec enfants ou les transats de la piscine sont réservés à 8 h du matin Soin spa au top avec Maria Salle de sport top

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Charlotta L

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We couldn’t be happier with our stay. We travelled with our 7mo baby and were upgraded to a beautiful suite with a private pool. The staff are all fantastic and genuinely happy and welcoming. The rooms are clean, big and bed is super comfortable. Breakfast is good and drinks in the bar are delicious. We also had a deep tissue couples massage in the spa which was fantastic. Would definitely come back. Walking distance to a few restaurants but if you are looking for a more lively location I wouldn’t stay here. 20m bus ride to Chania and Agia Marina.

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KETIL

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Meget bra luksushotell med flott uteområde og flere bassenger. Flotte fasiliteter inkludert stort infinitybasseng og nydelig utsikt over Middelhavet. Topp service med hjelpsomme og hyggelige medarbeidere. Anbefales🤗👍

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Paul

Jun 22, 2022

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Stayed 10 nights

Mooi, schoon, niet te groot, prima uitgebreid ontbijt. Goede parkeermogelijkheden, direkt aan het strand. Enige jammere was dat elke dag het handdoekje leggen in het zwembad gespeeld werd, heel irritante mensen, hieraan zou iets moeten worden gedaan.

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Cleanliness

Guests consistently describe the property as very clean and well maintained. Occasional downsides include ants around breakfast or on outdoor terraces and minor wear in a few areas.

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sara

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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!

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Leanne

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

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

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Sara

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

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francesco

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Bello pulito, personale gentile e disponibile

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Alessio

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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!

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Eva Elisabeth

Nov 1, 2023

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Stayed 9 nights

Flott service og ypperlig renhold. Vår værelsepike var rask og nøye, hun ga oss fantastiske figurer av håndklær, nye hvær dag! Alle blide og hyggelige på en naturlig og ekte måte. Hotellet oser av soliditet, men noe slitt på treverk som engang ga solid intrykk. Eneste iriterende var dørene som skulle "gjemme bort" kjøkkenet. De var iiriterende i veien. Frokosten ok, middagene fantastisk! Kommer gjerne tilbake bare pga av kokken.

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Alexandra

Sep 30, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Warm and friendly staff, clean property

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Chinyere

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Good hotel, fairly clean although the ants at breakfast on a couple of the days was off putting. Staff were friendly

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Anab

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

Simaran

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff. Clean and spacious rooms. Quiet property

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable with balconies and sea views, and some suites have private pools. A minority report dated furnishings or noise from the busy road.

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Alana

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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sara

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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!

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Shu Mei

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

10

Alec

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 14 nights

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.

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Janesh

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Large room Great food Excellent pool Spacious

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Diane

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

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Charlotta L

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We couldn’t be happier with our stay. We travelled with our 7mo baby and were upgraded to a beautiful suite with a private pool. The staff are all fantastic and genuinely happy and welcoming. The rooms are clean, big and bed is super comfortable. Breakfast is good and drinks in the bar are delicious. We also had a deep tissue couples massage in the spa which was fantastic. Would definitely come back. Walking distance to a few restaurants but if you are looking for a more lively location I wouldn’t stay here. 20m bus ride to Chania and Agia Marina.

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Behtash

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

An aspiring 4- star hotel at best. The reception service proved to be quite disappointing. Our room was very bad.It was situated in the basement, the room lacked any view whatsoever due to an obstructed window. Despite our attempts to switch rooms, the hotel insisted on an additional charge of 60 Euros per night. The condition of our assigned room was far from satisfactory, with everything appearing quite antiquated. Even the TV was small and outdated, and the safe required a physical key from the reception rather than a digital interface. On the brighter side, breakfast was acceptable, the pool met our standards, and parking arrangements were satisfactory. It's worth noting that the hotel's location necessitates guests to have their own vehicle for convenient access.

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Simaran

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff. Clean and spacious rooms. Quiet property

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Jhoana

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm, attentive, and helpful across the hotel. There are isolated complaints about slow responses or unhelpful front-desk interactions.

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Daniel

Jul 7, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Tive problema com o ar condicionado do meu quarto, demoraram 2 dias para resolver. Sendo que o técnico chegou no quarto a meia noite e saiu as 1:30 da madrugada. Situação que só foi resolvida quando o gerente teve conhecimento e mesmo assim o atendimento foi demorado. O acesso ao quarto possui muitas escadas, o que é ruim para carregar as malas.

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Nagi

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Janette

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff were so kind. I arrived after 10.30 and they had a wrap and a bit of salad to eat. The porter was helpful, explaining where everything was and how to use the room features. A beautiful resort.

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Martha

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

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!

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Diane

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

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Nadia

Aug 11, 2023

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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!

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Demi

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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

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Adeola

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Enjoyed my stay at the Cretan dream Resort and spa. Very friendly and helpful staff! We were well catered to. Amazing views, food, room and service!

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Behtash

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

An aspiring 4- star hotel at best. The reception service proved to be quite disappointing. Our room was very bad.It was situated in the basement, the room lacked any view whatsoever due to an obstructed window. Despite our attempts to switch rooms, the hotel insisted on an additional charge of 60 Euros per night. The condition of our assigned room was far from satisfactory, with everything appearing quite antiquated. Even the TV was small and outdated, and the safe required a physical key from the reception rather than a digital interface. On the brighter side, breakfast was acceptable, the pool met our standards, and parking arrangements were satisfactory. It's worth noting that the hotel's location necessitates guests to have their own vehicle for convenient access.

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Zoekia

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Location

Quiet beachfront setting near Stalos with the beach across the road; a bus stop makes reaching Chania straightforward, and some restaurants are within walking distance. Several note the busy road and a limited local nightlife, with livelier areas a short drive away.

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Alana

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Russell

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Beach close by

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Philippe

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super emplacement. Face à la mer. Personnel très sympatique. Magnifique coin piscine et déjeuner savoureux. Je recommande fortement.

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Richard

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

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.

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Nektaria

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

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

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Diane

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

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Nicholas

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

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Charlotta L

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We couldn’t be happier with our stay. We travelled with our 7mo baby and were upgraded to a beautiful suite with a private pool. The staff are all fantastic and genuinely happy and welcoming. The rooms are clean, big and bed is super comfortable. Breakfast is good and drinks in the bar are delicious. We also had a deep tissue couples massage in the spa which was fantastic. Would definitely come back. Walking distance to a few restaurants but if you are looking for a more lively location I wouldn’t stay here. 20m bus ride to Chania and Agia Marina.

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Laurent

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

8

Kelvin

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Location was excellent.

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Dining

Breakfast is repeatedly rated very good to excellent with plenty of choice, and overall food and drinks earn strong praise, including popular themed evenings. Some guests noticed ants around the breakfast area.

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Nadia

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

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!

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sara

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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!

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Christopher

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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

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Alec

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 14 nights

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.

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olivier

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Chambre vue mer très agréable Petit déjeuner bon mais dommage un peu trop occidental Grosse structure avec enfants ou les transats de la piscine sont réservés à 8 h du matin Soin spa au top avec Maria Salle de sport top

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Charlotta L

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We couldn’t be happier with our stay. We travelled with our 7mo baby and were upgraded to a beautiful suite with a private pool. The staff are all fantastic and genuinely happy and welcoming. The rooms are clean, big and bed is super comfortable. Breakfast is good and drinks in the bar are delicious. We also had a deep tissue couples massage in the spa which was fantastic. Would definitely come back. Walking distance to a few restaurants but if you are looking for a more lively location I wouldn’t stay here. 20m bus ride to Chania and Agia Marina.

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Nadia

Aug 29, 2023

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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.

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Paul

Jun 22, 2022

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Stayed 10 nights

Mooi, schoon, niet te groot, prima uitgebreid ontbijt. Goede parkeermogelijkheden, direkt aan het strand. Enige jammere was dat elke dag het handdoekje leggen in het zwembad gespeeld werd, heel irritante mensen, hieraan zou iets moeten worden gedaan.

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Marina

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

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.

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Jhoana

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Luxury Executive Suite with Sea View

Sea View Suite

Inland View Suite

Sea View Room

Luxury Room with Private Pool

Luxury Executive Suite with Private Pool Inland View

Honeymoon Suite with Outdoor Hot Tub

Luxury Dome Superior Room Sea View with Private Pool

Luxury Room with Sea View

Inland View Room

Maizonette with Private Pool

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