2 outdoor pools, open 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews of Pela Mare Hotel

Pela Mare Hotel
Agia Pelagia, Malevizi, Crete Island

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 175 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniella

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel were amazing, very friendly and nothing was too much trouble, they ensured our stay was perfect. I will definitely be returning. The hotel is in a quiet area and only a 15 minute walk to the beach with lots of restaurants and bars
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely staff,great location but very quiet in October.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely small hotel with fabulous views of the countryside and sea. We spent a week here and chose a deluxe suite which had a bedroom and a separate living room with a dual aspect balcony directly overlooking the sea. The beach is about 15 minute walk away and the area is very quiet. If you want rest and relaxation this is for you. The hotel is made up of several blocks of apartment type rooms with their own front door. There is a lovely pool and the grounds are well maintained. As in other reviews we found the breakfasts amazing, filled with local produce and home baking. Most other residents had car rentals but we got the local bus into Heraklion which stops outside the hotel four times a day. The staff are really friendly and helpful and left us vases of flowers like jasmine from the grounds which we really appreciated. We had a lovely relaxing break and I definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. You would need a car though. Breakfast was great as were all the staff. Friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Room was good. Location good. Breakfast nice. Room smelled.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Was amazing lovely friendly people especially Sophia our room and balcony was amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

LUKE OLIVER, Maidstone

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This beautiful hotel is situated in an excellent location overlooking the sea, just 25 mins drive from Heraklion airport. The staff are all very friendly, helpful and all of them work extremely hard to cater to their guests every need. Apart from the tranquillity and the amazing views, the best thing about this hotel is the fact that it has just the right number of rooms to provide its guests with the space needed to enjoy it without ever feeling overcrowded. You'll never struggle to get a sunbed during the day or a table for dinner, even during peak season. I would definitely recommend the Pela Mare to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anandhi

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellet stay at hotel. We would love to go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel on Jun 21, 2023
Thank you for your review we are very happy to read that you had a great time at Pela Mare Hotel.We are looking forward to welcoming you back to our premises soon!With kind regards,Antonis V. Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Trips arranged for you from reception. Good variety of breakfast. Views. Very clean. Lovely staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel on Jun 13, 2023
Dear Karen,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience during your recent stay at Pela Mare Hotel. We are very happy to read that you have had a memorable holiday experience here and that you particularly enjoyed the service of our team, the hearty breakfast buffet as well as our high housekeeping standards.Needless to say, that it will be a pleasure to welcome you back to our premises soon.With kind regards,Antonis V. Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed here a few weeks ago, the day after the worst storms that Crete had seen in 40 years (that were centred over the nearby village). The hotel is lovely, well maintained and clean, with decent facilities for a small hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the food in the little restaurant by the pool was very nice and had some good local options. We had bed and breakfast and there were some good options for breakfast, with a bit of variety. We strolled into town most nights for an evening meal and there is a good selection of places on the seafront to choose from - although all those restaurants by the beach have very similar menus, whereas the hotel's menu was a bit different. They were all nice though. It is about half an hour by car driving to Heraklion, and because the weather was not great we also took in a few other sites such as Zeus caves, Spinalonga and Knossos which were about 40m to 1h15m away. Would stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catriona

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely weeks holiday
Amazing views, great food, restful and welcoming. Room was kept very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel on Oct 1, 2022
Dear Mrs. Catriona,Thank you for your kind words and for staying with us once again.Needless to say that we are all looking forward to welcoming you and your husband back in one of your next trips to Crete.With kind regards,Antonis V. Managing DirectorPela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Traveled with family
Wonderful
Excellent hotel and wonderful service
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Antonis Vs | Pela Mare Hotel on Sep 26, 2022
Dear Jean,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on your recent stay at Pela Mare Hotel.We are very happy to read that you enjoyed your time spent here and we truly hope that we will soon have the pleasure of welcoming you back to our premises.With kind regards,Antonis V. Managing DirectorPela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and had a great view from the balcony Staff were excellent Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel on Sep 20, 2022
Dear Mr. Gordon,Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience on your recent stay at Pela Mare Hotel. It always gives us great pleasure to read that our beloved guests have had a memorable stay here.Needless to say, that we are all looking forward to welcoming you back to our hotel sometime in the near future.With kind regards,Antonis V. Managing DirectorPela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Everything was good except one thing,,,,,,, They don’t provide a shuttle!! If you want to go to the beach or eat you have to pay 10 euros each way! We paid 40 each day. They said you can walk but in my opinion is dangerous beco use the street is borrow and curves. Giorgo is very nice and help with all the questions and tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel on Sep 4, 2022
Dear Mr. Hugo,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on your recent stay at Pela Mare Hotel.We highly appreciate your kind words and we are delighted to read that you enjoyed your time spent here as well as the service of our team.As far as your comment on the shuttle is concerned, our hotel is very small and it is difficult to provide such services however the taxis are fairly low cost and the fare is 8 euros not 10 as you mentioned in your comments. The roads here are typical of the Greek islands and while it is true that we lack sidewalks we try our best to convince the local authorities to built some every year. However this is something that it is out of our immediate control. We will keep trying to improve our rendered services as well as the local area whenever we are given the chance and we are very happy to read that this did not affect your overall impression of the hotel. We appreciate that.Needless to say that we are looking forward to welcoming you to our premises soon.With kind regards,Antonis V. Managing DirectorPela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our 2 night stay at Pela Mare. What a hidden gem. The views from the hotel are stunning and can be enjoyed from your balcony or the pool. The staff were friendly and professional. The breakfast was surprisingly good and included hot options. The cocktails were really excellent! Restaurant food pretty good. The only downside was the immediate area, Agia Pelagia wasn’t a great place with a very small, crowded beach with the restaurants and bars right on top of it. We chose to spend most of our time at the hotel since it was so lovely. We had a family suite which was perfect for us and 2 children (8 and 6). I would definitely recommend staying here and using as a base to travel around or for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Antonis Vs. | Pela Mare Hotel on Oct 11, 2022
Dear Helen,Thank you very much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience during your stay at Pela Mare Hotel.We are all looking forward to welcoming you and your lovely family back to our premises sometime in the near future.With kind regards,Antonis V. Managing DirectorPela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Jomarie De la

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. Location, staff, room and everything else was just perfect. Plenty of parking if you are driving in Crete, staff was super helpful with all of our inquires and pool was just perfect. The hotel was busy but it always seemed quiet at the same time which was great because you were able to properly relax without being over "too crowded". The hotel is easy access to the motorway, located at the top of a hill overlooking Agia Pelagia so the view was just absolutely amazing where ever you turn. Highly recommend this place - you will not regret this!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel on Aug 15, 2022
Dear Jomarie, First and foremost, we would like to warmly thank you for taking the time to share your experience during your recent stay at Pela Mare Hotel through this wonderful review. We highly appreciate your kind words about our hotel and we are delighted to read that you have had a memorable and relaxing holiday in our hotel. It is always a pleasure to read that our guests have enjoyed their time spent here and we are all very grateful for your kind words. Needless to say that we are all looking forward to welcoming you back in our premises soon! With kind regards, Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous views, quiet property. Friendly, efficient staff with good local knowledge of the area. Could not fault anything.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Antonis Vs | Pela Mare Hotel on Jun 25, 2022
Dear Mrs. Kathryn, Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience at Pela Mare Hotel. We are very happy to read that you enjoyed your time spent in our property and we are all looking forward to welcoming you back at Pela Mare Hotel soon. With kind regards, Antonis Vs | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Toni Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 4 days on the beautiful and welcoming island of Crete. Pela Mare hotel is clean, the staff is friendly, the food was delicious, and the price was reasonable. We loved everything about this place. The view from our balcony was amazing. We will be back for sure and we miss it already.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Antonis Vs | Pela Mare Hotel on Jun 25, 2022
Dear Toni Ann, Thank you for your kind words in this truly amazing review. We highly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience on your recent stay at Pela Mare Hotel. Needless to say, that it shall be a pleasure to welcome you back to our premises sometime in the near future. With kind regards, Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel

6/10 Okay

MELINDA, bremerton

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel was mainly empty, but they gave us a place with the smallest balcony that really could fit only one comfortably, and I had paid extra for upgraded panoramic view. There were columns obstructing view. They had a couple espresso pods when we arrived, and when I asked why we didnt get more, I was told we had to pay for more. The clothes hanger was broken. But the breakfast was decent, and the view was really nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Highly recommended, it has a great sunrise view.
Our stay was amazing, the hotel is conveniently located to multiple tourist sites. Plus it’s only a 10 minute walk down to the seaside village.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
amazing holiday
We spent a week at Pela Mare and had a fantastic stay !!! Antonis and his staff could not have offered better customer service and were there to answer every question and help where needed. Gorgios was extremely helpful and welcoming, he always greeted us with a smile! He also made sure we had breakfast to take with us early on our day trip. Ilias made us amazing drinks at the bar and had top notch service. We would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a relaxing and beautiful holiday :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fantastic hotel with amazing staff
Fantastic, comfortable accomodation with excellent staff who made our stay enjoyable. Buffet breakfast was plentiful and varied daily with hot and cold options. The views from the hotel were stunning. The pool was clean and inviting and there was always sunloungers available. Food a d drink was reasonably priced and very good, particularly the cocktails. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Antonis V. | Pela Mare Hotel on Aug 13, 2020
Dear Mrs. Fiona; Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on your recent stay at Pela Mare Hotel. We are delighted to read that you and your friends have had a wonderful holiday experience in our hotel. We highly appreciate your kind words and we truly hope that we shall have the pleasure of welcoming you back at Pela Mare Hotel sometime in the near future. With kind regards, Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and the property itself is absolutely beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Antonis V. on Jan 26, 2020
Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Pela Mare Hotel. We highly appreciate your feedback and your kind words and we are looking forward to welcoming you back in our premises soon. With kind regards, Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Above the sea
hotel had a beautiful above the town looking out over the sea. Service in the restaurant was very good as was the food. Occasionally shuttle to town and beach left a short but steep climb
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Antonis V. | Pela Mare Hotel on Sep 17, 2019
Dear Charles, Thank you for taking the time to share your holiday experience on your recent stay at Pela Mare Hotel. We highly appreciate your kind words and we are looking forward to welcoming you back at Pela Mare sometime in the near future. With kind regards, Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the location close to the airport, the very friendly reception and bar staff and the pleasant views over the town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Antonis V. | Managing Director on Sep 4, 2019
Dear guest, We highly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience on your recent stay at Pela Mare Hotel. We are delighted to read that you have had a great holiday experience in our property and that you particularly enjoyed the location of our hotel, the views and the service of our staff. Needless to say, that it shall be a pleasure to welcome you back in our property sometime in the near future. With kind regards, Antonis V. | Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was beautiful and close to two lovely beaches. The staff and service were incredibly welcoming, helpful and friendly! The room was impeccably clean and quiet, with a beautiful pool on well landscaped grounds. The breakfast was delicious with a good variety of food and drinks and dinner was also excellent! Truly an excellent hotel overall!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Antonis V. | Pela Mare Hotel on Aug 6, 2019
Dear guest, First and foremost we would like to warmly thank you for taking the time to share your experience on your recent stay at Pela Mare Hotel. We are all delighted to read that you and your family had a memorable holiday experience in our property. On behalf of the owners, the staff and the management of the hotel, I would like to extend our sincerest gratitude for your kind words in this truly spectacular review. It is very rewarding to read that our guests have enjoyed their time spent in our hotel and we are very happy to read that we have met your expectations. Needless to say, that it will be a pleasure to welcome you and your lovely family back in our premises sometime in the near future. With kind regards, Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel

4/10 Poor

AE

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing ,we only stayed one night.the hotel suit couples more than family with children ,very windy as hotel situated on mountain.not much to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Antonis V. | Pela Mare Hotel on Aug 10, 2019
Dear Arej, Thank you for taking the time to share your honest opinion regarding your recent stay at Pela Mare Hotel. We respect the fact that the hotel was not to your liking. However, we find your review somewhat unfair. Given the fact that you only stayed here for one night we do not believe that you can derive a definite conclusion about Family Holidays in our property. Therefore we would have to respectfully disagree with your statement that the hotel is not family oriented. On the contrary, numerous families stay in our property for a week or two in one of our spacious and comfortable family rooms. At the front desk we help them organize their days with excursions, outings and activities and our sole purpose is to help our guests create memorable family moments here. This is also proven by the numerous reviews posted online by families. In any case, we truly hope that we shall have the pleasure of welcoming you back in our premises soon and hopefully you will give us the chance to reverse any negative impressions of your first visit to Pela Mare Hotel. With kind regards, Antonis V. | Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Gaelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow!!! Fantastique séjour de 5 jours. Accueil chaleureux, vue imprenable sur la mer, déjeuner délicieux, emplacement idéal et personnel extrêmement serviable. Un séjour dont nous nous souviendrons longtemps.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Antonis | Pela Mare Hotel on Jul 25, 2020
Dear Gaelle; Thank you for your kind words in this truly spectacular review! We highly appreciate you taking the time to share your honest opinion regarding you stay at Pela Mare Hotel. Needless to say; that we are all looking forward to welcoming you back at Pela Mare Hotel very soon! With kind regards, Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel we had a great time ! Clean comfortable and beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Antonis V. | Pela Mare Hotel on Jul 24, 2019
Dear guest, Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your honest opinion about your recent stay at Pela Mare Hotel. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your time spent in our property. Needless to say, that it shall be a pleasure to welcome you back in our premises sometime in the near future. With kind regards, Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Antonis V. | Pela Mare Hotel on Jul 24, 2019
Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to review Pela Mare Hotel and for highly rating your experience in our property. We are delighted to see that our guests have had a memorable holiday experience here and we are all looking forward to welcoming you back at Pela Mare Hotel soon. With kind regards, Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

John, New Haven, CT

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff met us after regular hours when flight delayed, bright welcome, great food for breakfast and dinner, parking convenient, pool so refreshing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Antonis V. | Pela Mare Hotel on Jul 24, 2019
Dear Mr. John, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience on your recent stay at Pela Mare Hotel. We are very happy to read that you have had an excellent holiday experience here and that you particularly enjoyed our welcoming and accommodating team, the hearty breakfast buffet and our restaurant. We are also delighted to read that you enjoyed our refreshing pool. Needless to say, that it will be a pleasure to welcome you back at Pela Mare Hotel soon. With kind regards, Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place
We had a great time the hotel was very clean and the staff were amazing. The breakfast buffet was great and beautiful hot home made bread every morning
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Antonis V. | Pela Mare Hotel on Jun 17, 2019
Dear Mrs. Georgina, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Pela Mare Hotel and for speaking so highly about our hotel and its rendered services. We are delighted to read that you have thoroughly enjoyed your stay in our property. It is very rewarding for us to read that our guests have had a memorable stay at Pela Mare Hotel. On behalf of the owners, the staff and the management of the hotel we would like to extend our sincerest gratitude for your kind words and our best wishes for a wonderful summer. Needless to say, that it shall be a pleasure to welcome you back in our premises sometime in the near future. With kind regards, Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Antonis V. | Pela Mare Hotel on Jun 14, 2019
Dear guest, Thank you for your superb review. We are delighted to read that our guests have had a memorable holiday in our property. We are all looking forward to welcoming you back in our premises soon. With kind regards, Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Response from Antonis V. | Pela Mare Hotel on Jun 14, 2019
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to review Pela Mare Hotel and its rendered services. We are delighted to see that you have had a memorable holiday in our hotel. We truly hope that we shall have the opportunity to welcome you back soon at Pela Mare. With kind regards, Antonis V. | Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Kaushik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay!
My wife and I stayed here for 6 nights in May 2019. The hotel is very clean and well kept. As the hotel is situated up on the hill, rooms have lovely views of the sea and the hills. Hotel staff are warm, friendly and very helpful. They ensured our comfortable stay. Our room was spacious, clean and with a beautiful panoramic view of the sea. Wifi connection was fast and reliable. The hotel has a bar and a restaurant. The restaurant has both good food and good view. It is perfect for a romantic dinner. The Agia Pelagia beach is about 20 mins walk downhill a picturesque road. The hotel provides a shuttle service to and from the beach 4 times a day and it is free for the guests. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would like to go back there again in future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from Antonis V. | Pela Mare Hotel on May 29, 2019
Dear Mr. Kaushik, First and foremost, we would like to warmly thank you not only for taking the time to share your experience in our property, but also for speaking so highly about your recent stay at Pela Mare Hotel. We are delighted to read that you and your lovely wife thoroughly enjoyed your time spent here. It is very important for us that our guests have had a memorable holiday experience in our hotel. On behalf of the owners, the staff and the management of the hotel, we would like to extend our sincerest gratitude for your kind words regarding our rooms and our restaurant. Needless to say, that it will be a pleasure to welcome you both back in our hotel soon. With kind regards, Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Catriona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older couple 💑
Amazing views across four bays. Simple but lovely hotel, beautiful outside area with lots of flowers. Quiet and friendly. Visited end of May and was excellent value. Great little restaurant which serves a good, healthy breakfast and high quality food. Mix of ages staying in hotel including families. Very steep hill down to small resort centre, about 20 mins down and 30 back. This has a beach lined with tavernas. There is a free bus now and again but we didn't use it. 20 mins drive from Heraklion airport. We really enjoyed our stay and will go back !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Antonis V. | Pela Mare Hotel on May 29, 2019
Dear Mrs. Catriona, On behalf of the owners, the staff and the management of the hotel, we would like to extend our sincerest gratitude for your kind words in this truly superb review. It is very rewarding for us to read that our guests have had a wonderful holiday experience in our property and that they would gladly visit us once again. Needless to say, that it shall be a pleasure to welcome you and your lovely husband back at Pela Mare Hotel sometime in the near future. With kind regards, Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Antonis V. | Managing Director on May 23, 2019
Dear Mrs. Veronica, Thank you for your superb review. We feel truly honoured to receive a perfect review score and are delighted to see that you have had a memorable experience at Pela Mare Hotel. With kind regards, Atntonis V. | Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, East Sussex, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent customer care
Arrived late in the evening to a wonderful reception from George. We had been able to check in on-line prior to our departure to avoid paperwork on arrival. Had a nightcap at the bar, where we met Costas, before retiring. In the morning, breakfast was served by Dimitris, buffet style and views across the bays from the tables set next to the pool. Rooms were kept beautifully clean by Sofia and Alexandra and the team with bed linen and towels changed every three days. All members of staff were friendly and provided a great service.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Erin, Bedfordshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for a relaxing break
We have just returned from a lovely stay Pela Mare hotel, the staff are so friendly and helpful (and the bar staff make great cocktails!) the room is clean, pool area is really nice, as the hotel isn’t huge it has a nice intimate feel to it. Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Antonis V. | Managing Director on Jul 25, 2020
Dear Erin; Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Pela Mare Hotel. We highly appreciate your kind words expressed in this truly spectacular review. Needless to say; that we are looking forward to welcoming you back at Pela Mare Hotel sometime in the near future. With kind regards, Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Emile, Montreal, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We particularly enjoyed the stunning sea view and large swimming pool. Friendly staff, always ready to help. Property is well located near several beaches and close to Heraklion.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Antonis V. | Managing Director on Jul 25, 2020
Dear Emile; Thank you for your kind words in this truly spectacular review. We highly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience at Pela Mare Hotel and we are all looking forward to welcoming you back to our premises soon. With kind regards, Antonis V. | Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Hidden Gem in Ayia Pelagia
This place was absolutely fantastic. Definitely a hidden gem in Ayia Pelayia. It's high up on the mountain before you descend into Ayia Pelayia proper but this means that it is so peaceful and quiet and avoids the hustle and bustle oft he main town. I would definitely suggest renting a car - there is ample free parking and you'll then be able to drive down to town or elsewhere. If you don't feel like driving, they also have periodic shuttles that head down into town. The only item I would suggest they work on is their air conditioning units. I found that the unit struggled to keep the room cool and this disrupted my sleep The staff were extremely friendly and always available to attend to our needs. The included breakfast had an incredible selection of hot and cold items and the restaurant staff were extremely courteous. I would definitely stay here again. Efharisto!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Pela Mare Hotel on Aug 22, 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you for your review and for speaking so highly about your recent stay at Pela Mare Hotel. Your comment about the A/C is noted and we will resolve it as soon as possible. We truly hope that we will have the pleasure of welcoming you back in our premises soon. With kind regards, Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Pela Mare Hotel on Aug 12, 2018
Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your honest opinion about Pela Mare Hotel and its rendered services. We highly appreciate your feedback and we hope that we shall have the pleasure of welcoming you back in our premises soon. With kind regards, Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, New Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Euphoria
My stay at Pela Mare was a dream come true! An exquisite property, each room with a Mediterranean Sea View! My porch had a jasmine vine growing on it , making my experience even more heady with that sea breeze moving the fragrance inside. Lovely staff, such a sweetness from the people of that region! Can’t wait to get back there!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Pela Mare Hotel on Aug 12, 2018
Dear Mrs. Pamela, On behalf of the owners, the staff and the management of the hotel, we would like to extend our sincerest gratitude for your kind words expressed in this truly spectacular review. It is very rewarding for us to read that our guests have had such a memorable and enjoyable holiday in our property. Needless to say, that it shall be a pleasure to welcome you back in our premises sometime in the near future. With kind regards, Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay at the hotel. The staff were friendly and attentive. Arranging a hire car and airport transfers was no trouble. All our questions about the area and activities were enthusiastically answered. We loved the view from the hotel and the pool and restaurant area. The gardens were beautifully maintained and very attractive. We particularly enjoyed sitting at the poolside bar and enjoying a cocktail made by the very knowledgeable bartender, Kristos. The bar is well stocked with interesting liquors and lovely, carefully selected wines. The food was also very good and we enjoyed many delicious breakfasts poolside. We enjoyed our stay at Pela Mare and will return as soon as we can. Thank you for the lovely break.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from Pela Mare Hotel on Jun 1, 2018
Dear Suzanne, Thank you for your wonderful words in this truly spectacular review! We are delighted to read that you had such a lovely time in our property. Needless to say, that it shall be a pleasure to welcome you and your lovely husband back in our premises soon. With kind regards, Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel

8/10 Good

Jack, Snowshoe, WV

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Service is a Corner of Heaven!
I spent a wonderful week in early October at Pela Mare. I knew when I booked the reservation that this was end of their season so it was very quiet. Which is what I wanted! From the moment I arrived I received some of the best service I have ever received. Adonis, Costos, and Georgios, you guys are the best!! At check in I was greeted by Georgios who escorted me to my studio and took the time to show me its features. The view from the balcony was AMAZING! The path to the room was bordered by flowers, olive trees, lemon trees, and grape vines. (Tasty too!) I spent many an hour at the out-door pool-side bar being entertained by the three young men. Everyone does everything there it seems! The buffet breakfast was included and was good. Nothing spectacular but a good variety and plenty. The restaurant by the pool was covered but it was chilly a couple of nights, especially with the wind. I loved it personally. I met a lovely family from Switzerland and two fun couples from England. Just a great trip with a relaxing stay of this delightful little place. I hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Should be more than 3 star!
The hotel is lovely, stunning views from our balcony and the pool and bar area are kept to a great standard. Staff are friendly welcoming, and happy to help. Great food in the evening as well. The only downside is the walk to other restaurants, recommend a car. However it is only a 20 min walk so more than doable, and without this you would not get the views of the bay. For a nice quiet stay, perfect place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lyndall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and very comfortable hotel.
A very comfortable room, very friendly staff, great ocean views. Quiet and relaxing all around. Easy access to and from the airport. Plenty of places to visit close by.
Response from General Manager on Oct 27, 2016
Dear Guest; Thank you for taking the time to share your honest opinion regarding your stay at Pela Mare Hotel. We are truly happy to hear that you have thoroughly enjoyed your stay with us. On behalf of the owners; the staff and the management of the hotel we would like to extend our sincerest gratitude for your kind words in this superb review. Needless to say; that it would be a pleasure to welcome you back at Pela Mare sometime in the near future. With kind regards, Antonis V. | Managing Director Pela Mare Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Mark, plymouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
super break away in Agia Pelgia
arrived 28th june for 2 weeks hired a car ,recc visiting lake kornas ,palm beach ,spinalong ,matala, rethymno town, antonis,and george are extremely help full. 15 min walk max to the main beach maybe 20 back.