Sfakia Vacations from $1,313

AVOID - Way too expensive for what you get. The hotel looks beautiful, but the pros stop there. The biggest issue is the pool. Despite, advertising a 1:1 sunbed-to-guest ratio, there are nowhere near enough sunbeds. There are signs everywhere saying not to reserve them with belongings, yet staff refuse to enforce the rule—even when the issue is brought to their attention. We stayed five days and only managed to use the pool once. When we finally got a sunbed because another couple kindly gave us theirs, staff immediately confronted us for having a coffee purchased outside the hotel. Apparently outside food and drinks are forbidden, despite there being no signage or communication about this rule. The hotel coffee is terrible. The rooms look nice but are poorly designed: no mirror above the bathroom sink, no soundproofing, and almost nowhere to store belongings. It feels like money was spent making everything look luxurious rather than making it functional. What was most disappointing, however, was the attitude of the staff. Any concern we raised was met with indifference, and we constantly felt like we were being watched for the next thing we might be doing wrong. Don’t park here. Don’t bring food/drinks in. Don’t take the pool towels out. Don’t do this/that. It was exhausting. For these prices, I expect hospitality—not to feel like an inconvenience. Save your money and stay somewhere else. There are plenty of beautiful hotels where you can actually feel like a guest.

The room was very clean & private and the pool and views were great.

I actually don't know where to start..... The food was amazing, the staff incredible, the pool area and beach stunning. I've been lucky enough to travel to some amazing places, staying in amazing resorts. This place is up there with the very best of them. Thank you for an amazing trip, I will be back.