Farmstay in Crete

"Our stay here was lovely! My wife and I look forward to returning. We had a room with a decent view of the ocean and a private balcony to enjoy that view. Breakfast was rich in quality and variety. Dinner buffet though was not impressive at all the one time we tried it but we actually preferred driving out for dinner in the Old Venetian harbor so wasn’t really a big deal to us. Hotel staff was warm and friendly. There was a particular middle age bald gentleman that was excellent. He poured me some wine when we first arrived and checked with us throughout our stay, asking how things were going. The housekeeping lady was also awesome and I have never met anybody so excited to be of service. She almost begged us everyday to allow her clean and will negotiate different times to stop by and clean to make sure it didn’t interfere with our stay. I even tried to give her a large tip for excellent service and she declined politely and said it was her pleasure to give us the best service. Wow! The swimming pool was the best I’ve seen in any hotel or resort. I was able to go out there and lap swim a couple times. It is huge, deep, clean, and very salty (be warned lol). It has a helicopter pad - was curious what for but didn’t remember to ask. Access to the simply gorgeous and raw mix of rocks, ocean, and waves, makes for excellent photo and video backgrounds. Free parking was also a treat. The gym was well equipped and I used it a lot. We will definitely be returning in the future!"

"I spent seven unforgettable days at Peninsula Resort & Spa in Greece, and it truly felt like a slice of heaven The hotel is just as described — tranquil, elegant, and perfectly suited for a relaxing getaway. The resort features three beautiful beaches , including a private one where the sea is ideal for swimming. The large swimming pool never felt crowded — sunbeds were always available, and fresh towels were on hand whenever needed.The room I stayed in was spacious. Daily cleaning was provided, however, I did notice a few items left behind the bed, which was a shame in an otherwise well-kept space. The all-inclusive experience was exceptional. A fantastic variety of cocktails, wines, spirits, and soft drinks were always on offer, and the food selection was outstanding — diverse, fresh, and consistently delicious. If I had one small critique, it would be that some of the drinking glasses weren't always cleaned thoroughly, so I often requested cups instead — a minor hiccup in an otherwise flawless stay. Unfortunately, due to a recent storm, the à la carte restaurants weren't available during my stay, so I wasn't able to enjoy that part of the experience. However, the staff.There were activities scheduled throughout the day and evening , with a lively French animation team adding energy and entertainment. From quiet relaxation to social fun, the resort struck the perfect balance.The staff were friendly and welcoming. I wholeheartedly recommend this resort and wouldn't hesitate "

"found one of two hotel car parking space outside hotel available - yippee- quick efficient check in (but room not ready at 14.30 so went for a coffee in cafe and receptionist alerted me when key became available). efficient lift, gr8 room with excellent A/C small balcony with sea view. noisy road at times. had dinner in rooftop pool bar at 9pm good & gr8 value. comprehensive breakfast- recommended "

"Nice rooms, well maintained grounds, clean and comfortable. Staff is great and make you feel welcome, one of the biggest assets . Food is good though the Asian a la carte and the late night buffet less so. Good massages at the spa and nice beach. It was a very relaxing week and I would definitely recommend. "

"Fantastic stay at Agapi beach. The food, drinks and service were all excellent. Highly recommend this hotel. "

"The one week spent at this hotel was relaxing, fun and exciting. Mr. Tsagarakis was warmly welcoming the very beginning. He gave all the info during the check in which made things easier. The hotel is a tradition rich family business and the Mr.Tsagarakis and his mothe made us feel like home at the hotel. The amazing pool, garden, sea view, the antique rich interiors with couches and the dining area is really peaceful and creative to relax. Free WiFi, AC, pool use, free sun beds and as a complementary we were also given diving masks. The sea view room was so great with sea and mountain views. Rooms where cleaned everyday, breakfast was fresh and delicious. We had a smooth check-in and check out. Somethings to improve would be: The room was not sound proof, so if the roads are too busy, you would hear it(our room was on road side). The breakfast was same all days, maybe a bit of change would be nice. "

"Its a flop and drop resort with lots of entertainment, eating options, drinking options, suitable for all ages. Sunbeds next to pool were hard to get at times. Access to Beachcomber club was great. Loved the mexican buffet for lunch and greek buffet. Staff were excellent. Highly recommend. Pool towels"

"We stayed here in June. The large family suite with bunk beds was very comfortable and the staff was very diligent about replacing towels which was really appreciated. The room was supposed to be seafront but in reality we were looking at trees blocking the view. The beach is great IF not windy. We had a few days where the wind meant no swimming at the beach was allowed. No big deal but something to be aware of. Mezze and Mouries restaurant had great food. The breakfast options are also great. The Italian restaurant was our least favorite, with some of the food lacking flavor, but the view overlooking the beach is special. It was a bit frustrating that the Beach Shack was closed for food on Sunday but the food was good when open. There were always chairs on the beach. We were there for over a week and the kids requested to try kids club and enjoyed it. It was very well staffed (6 staff for 3 kids) so they clearly enjoyed the attention. Cons: wish it was possible to order drinks poolside. We were coming from the States and in hindsight, Malia is a bit far to visit some of the best beaches on Crete. We chose it because it was close to Palace of Knossos and the archeology museum but we ended up spending a night in Chania to go to Elofonisi bc it’s too far for a day trip. The hotel app was not particularly useful. Everytime I tried to make a reservation for dinner I got an error. On the plus side, I called the hotel to make the reservations and always got what we wanted."

"Great stay. Food very good. Staff excellent. Room beautifully kept. Pools lovely and cold and refreshing Communal areas stylish and clean View and grounds stunning"