Creta Vitalis

Greece , Crete
Kalathas, Kalathas, Greece
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50 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2025

Julie

Friendliness of staff, lovely room and great breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Simon

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2025

Barry

Very little to do in the area. You need a car

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2024

Mitchell

Beautiful location, great rooms, super friendly and helpful staff. I will be back again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2024

Katty

Amazing staff, nice pool but theres no restaurant, bar or grocery near by. You definitely need a car. Very far from city center but still very nice.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2024

Erint

The staff was amazing cleaning of the room was good but overall needs some renovations for the price was paid. We would stay again in future nevertheless

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2024

Eric

Excellent hotel. Friendly team. Nice pool. Great location. Highly recommended!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2024

Serena

I enjoyed my stay , good value for money and the area around is magic. The only thing they could improve is being more welcoming and enjoying explaining about the area and what to visit. I could tell they didn’t really care about it, at least for my experience. Maybe because of a language barrier.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2024

Alina

Creta Vitalis was everything we were looking for and more. The owners are absolutely wonderful and the property is amazing with a beautiful pool, great breakfast, wonderful rooms, and the most extraordinary views. My husband son and I loved staying here and we will absolutely be staying here again whenever we come back❤️

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2023

William

Breakfast was good with helpful staff. Good start to every day.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2023

Brett

Creta Vitalis is a nice, clean hotel with big spacious rooms. Its located close to the beach, has a nice pool and is about 25 minute drive to downtown Chania.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2023

Verified traveler

Short Stay!

Great location, quick walk to the beach. We had a great view from our room! Breakfast was great, although not complimentary. Staff was so friendly!

Not so great things: we were in the main building which is not sound proof at all. To the point where we could hear the person in the room next to us turning their lights on and off. It just so happened to be their little one who clicked it on and off over and over and over again at 6am. The bathroom was a bit different. The shower had no door/curtain and there was a drain in the middle of the bathroom for the shower water. The bathroom was also riddled with mold.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2022

Lisa

Beautiful hotel, limited location without a car.

We stayed for two weeks in a beautiful part of the island, not particularly geared for tourist as there were only two places to eat within walking distance of the hotel with children. There were other towns about 30 minutes walk, one not particularly safe walking but the owner of the hotel knows the taverna owner and they came and collected us but were too busy to return us so we walked home in the dark, not too bad as we didn't have the kids. The town the other way is a better walk, but still a 3 mile round trip, with a Taverna called BOURAKIS RESTAURANT, with beautiful food. We hired a car and this enabled us to get to explore further afield. I had read reviews about the friendly nature of the owners and the staff at the hotel, sadly we did not experience this, helpful but not usual Greek friendly. The pool was beautiful, but no pool bar or snacks/drinks available to buy, as advertised, however there is a shop in walking distances and the small fridge in the room, meant cold drinks could be available throughout the day. Hotel was very clean and finished to a high standard.

Chania is only 30 minutes away and well worth a visit.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Beautiful pool and sunset views. Family-run. Breakfast was awesome.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

Creta Vitalis Family Holiday

We had a lovely time in Crete exploring the surrounding area, beaches and the harbour city of Chania. The hotel staff were excellent, friendly and very welcoming. The downside was that our bungalow balcony was next to a busy through road and the fridge located in the room we slept in was very noisy. The swimming pool was great and the hotel was convenient to get to local shops and the beach!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2020

Christine

Very nice hotel, clean and great staff ! We enjoyed.
I recommend it

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2020

Shanice

The staff was absolutely amazing- very hospitable and helpful. The hotel is in a great location with incredible views in every direction.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2019

MARIA

Beautiful location

Very friendly, helpful owners and very generous. Breakfast was delicious. We shared a night cap of Raki with a nice young gentleman who works there. On our last day the owners allowed us into a room to shower after we checked out and spent the day at the beach.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Owners/staff very helpful and pleasant went out of their way to help.
Property very clean with fresh bedding and towels daily.
Lovely pleasant pool area plus easy walk to a very nice beach.
Bus into Chania 5 minute walk from hotel and 2 local mini markets.
I would recommend this hotel and would use again if I go back to Crete, had a great stay there.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Loved the friendly family run hotel
Very laid back, clean, great breakfast
Very Greek

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Good place clean friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2019

Gulden

Lovely place, Highly recommended!

Lovely traditional family hotel, we felt welcomed from the start and the owners are down to earth, kind and caring people. We didn't have beach towels and they gave us 2 :)
Me and my boyfriend had a lovely 3 nights' time there. They have a nice pool facing the sea.

Our room was sea view and really comfortable. Had a TV, air conditioning, wardrobes, a desk and a nice clean bathroom! Really pleased with the room.

Breakfast was lovely and tasty!

Khalatas Beach is really close and I really recommend to go there. Also, if you have a car, have a go at Stavros beach too :)

They have a delivery option for food - try Taverna Irene, either takeaway or go there, they are the owners' family and they have the best greek food!

Also give a try at Sunset Restaurant too :) lovely food and service.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Very pleasant hotel. Very clean and tidy. Staff very friendly. Beautiful setting. Great pool and close to a lovely beach.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2019

Karizma

The property is beautiful, and well kept. There are flowers everywhere, great for back drops for pictures. There is a fast walk to the beach, which is AMAZING. As we did visit other more known beaches, we stayed close to ours due to the fast walk, and nice clam waters.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Great place for families particularly if you have a car. Great breakfast included in the price.
Drawback is the main road outside which is very busy and dangerous to walk down to the nearest beach. You need a car to get to the beautiful beaches in the area The buses only run every 2 hours and are often late

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2019

Debra

Comfortable, pleasant night

Stayed one night after a late flight in. The hotel was clean and the staff/owner was polite, helpful and hospitable. The lobby is charming, the rooms clean and an adequate breakfast. The wifi existed but was not great at all so I just gave up with it. The pool with the view to the sea, while I didn't use it, looked inviting and clean. Appeared to be plenty of parking. There are not a lot of places to eat if you are on foot, but you can manage. I would stay again for an overnight, but not for my entire holiday.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2019

Manxdeb

We loved the clean fresh apartment with its sea view terrace. We loved the beach being just a short walk with a great beach restaurant too - not too posh or fussy- serving lovely authentic food. We loved the convenient inexpensive short bus journeys to Chania and the gorgeous Stavros beach. Missed the buzz of a poolside bar at the hotel, but pool nice, and plenty of other things going on nearby. Irene’s Taverna a must -( just 1km away with free driver service there and back) Value for money.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Friendly, clean and well located
Supermarket 5 minutes walk
Beach 10 minutes walk
Irene tavern offers pick and drop off also atm located here
Very good for single travellers as they have single room
Overall suited me as I rebooked

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jun 2019

charles

handy for airport

friendly receptionist and very helpful. decent value, disappointing breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

All good great location helpful staff
Close to airport

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

The owners were friendly and very much gave information that was helpful in terms of where they eat, what to do, etc

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Nice hotel. Quiet. Close walk to the beach. We hired a bike to get around the island and was a great base to go to and from Chania.

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2018

ADRIANE

Average hotel close to the airport

I’ve booked the hotel because it was close to the airport, for one night stay after a long flight. Staff was nice, room was simple, breakfast was ok.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2018

Sally

Older traditional hotel, not a modern shiny one

On arrival we were a little disappointed as the photos on Expedia do not reflect the current state of the hotel. However, the staff are so lovely, the breakfast room & food delightful & as our week went by this lovely little hotel really grew on us.
Shame that our balcony overlooked the rear of the car park & that the pool is not the view you get from the rooms but overall, our stay was lovely & if you want helpful friendly staff in a traditional hotel, you will be very happy here.

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Great location 10 minutes walk from Kalathas beach

Close to Kalathas beach. Nice pool onsite. WiFi not working.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2018

Maria

Greek Hospitality!

What can I say.... this hotel along with the people made our trip to Chania amazing! I have never met such hospitable people ever. Mr. Nick and Pavlo were such great hosts with the best advice, great conversation and amazing breakfast. You won't regret booking with them!!

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2018

Anitra T

The room was beautiful with a beautiful view. The shower was a bit small and there was no real way to keep water from getting all over the floor, but other than that it was a great room. Watching the sunrise was a sight to behold.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2017

Joy

Wonderful owners, staff & service, beautiful place

I stayed late in the season, travelling alone & the owners waited specially until I left before they closed for the year. I can't praise them highly enough. I was a late booking with all the complications of my disabilities, (I can't walk far & sometimes use a wheelchair) - they couldn't have been more accommodating. Although there was often 'lost in translation' moments, as often there are in these cases, they ensured I was as comfortable as possible & upgraded me to better accommodation as soon as I arrived, bringing me a wonderful breakfast, as I'd arrived on a very early flight & needed to have something due to my diabetes. Everyone, without exception was so very, very kind & helpful & I have made a good & lovely friend of the housekeeper, Julia, who, is SO nice! I would really love to go back if my health improves, as they have a lovely swimming pool overlooking the sea, which I'd LOVE to be able to use! I was given beautiful bungalow accommodation, which I could (mostly) use my wheelchair in - such a relief! Thank you SO much - Stella, Nikolaos, Pavlos, Katerina & my friend, Julia! I hope I see you again soon!

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Good hotel

-Nice friendly staff
-Swimming pool overlooking sea
-Close to town centre
-Close to supermarket

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2017

Paola

Nice surprise

Crete was by far our favorite place in Greece (we also stayed in Athens and Santorini). The hotel has a villa/family home feeling and we loved. We missed the breakfast because at 10am there was not much left and on our second day we left super early. Friendly kittens were \"all over\" the parking lot and if you are a cat lover, enjoy! Beautiful ocean view. Hope to continue me back.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2017

Thomas

Nice hotel ,great time there for us!

We stay there for 3 nights. The staff and the owners are very helpful and they are really good people. We ask for several things and they gave us everything (late check out, extra towels, map of the area e.t.c). Whatever you need don't hesitate to ask,they are willing to help. There is free parking. The wifi is decent. The city centre is almost 15 min by car. There are some good restaurants near also. The beach is clean and kind of quiet(couples e.t.c)and it is around 5 min walking distance . The hotel has some rooms and some bangalows, we stayed in a room . It was clean, spacious but it was with 2 single beds and the staff was cleaning the room every day. It's not a new hotel but for this price it's a very good choice. Also the bathroom is renovated and really nice.The room had a nice balcony where you can enjoy the view.

6/10

Pleasant

02 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Overnight transit stop

Only stayed 1 night transit from airport. Room was ok but basic. No hot shower in morning and dodgy electric switch in bathroom. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Nice hotel, peaceful beachside location

Hotel was ok room wise and staff were friendly although Communicating was a little difficult at times.
Pool looked nice but we didn't get a chance to use it as there are not enough deck chairs available for amount of guests and never one available every time we went down so spent all our time at the local beach which is just a short walk away. Beach was beautiful. Buses were a little difficult to go into main town, If you missed one, it was 1-2 hours to the next one but that is not an issue with the hotel itself really.

4/10

Poor

23 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

This location is close to the airport which is why we chose it. The rooms were more along the lines of a two star hotel. Not a lot of frills. It is in a residential area so plan on driving to find food. We were supposed to have a sea view, and you had to lien pretty far off our balcony to get a view. The loungers by the pool for plastic and did not have the ability to be raised up or down. It just looked like a property that could use a renovation.

2/10

Poor

07 Aug 2017

sofia

We booked to this hotel because as i saw from the site the reviews and the photos from the rooms to look very good and new.when we went over there the room it was completely different from the photos and all of this because they have two the different buildings one new and one very old.the photos from the site were from the new building and not from the old.the bathroom was very small, the mattresses very hard and old to sleep,the fridge to noisy and the swimming pool was around the wall and outside in some places rusty....i was very disappointed to booked over there.DONT GO TO THIS HOTEL.

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2017

Nice quiet hotel with a beach 5 minutes walk away, some nice places to eat but a car or bike is needed to get about,air con in the room which surprisingly we didn't pay extra for,would stay again

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2016

david

Friendly family run hotel

Was a really nice place to stay with very helpful staff and very nice area to stay. Local beach was very nice and local bars and restaurants where outstanding.

Would recommend a stay here. You need to have a car to travel around but there is a bus that runs in day time to various locations.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

Mauro

Great location, awesome seaview, friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2025

Thomas

Super hôtel, à taille humaine, très calme. La vue est superbe. Plage à proximité (moins de 5 minutes à pied) la canee a 15 minutes en voiture. Excellent sejour

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2025

Ana Claudia

Com certeza voltaremos!

Nossa estadia foi incrível, fomos recepcionados super bem por todos os funcionários e nos sentimos como se estivéssemos em casa. O quarto estava super limpo, boas instalações, local da piscina super legal com bar e café da manhã gostoso.
O único ponto negativo é que a internet poderia ser melhor, mas nenhum impeditivo se está de férias!

Friends_and_family Family