Creta Royal

Greece , Crete
SCALETA, Main street Skaleta, Rethymno
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50 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

maria

This resort was absolutely incredible! From the mouthwatering food to the friendly staff, every moment was a delight. The easy access to the stunning ocean made the experience even better! I can't express how fantastic this vacation spot is! The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and cared for—what an unforgettable trip!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2025

Mahmoud

We were greatly pleased with our stay at this resort, the staff there were all exceedingly friendly.

We visited several resorts and this was the first one where we found the food from starters to main dishes, and even the desserts, to be absolutely delightful.

The only minor inconvenience we encountered was that the water in the shower was constantly leaking, and the door to the toilet would not close, we did inform the reception about this, and they assured us that they would send someone, but unfortunately, no one came.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

Pamela

Extremely well managed hotel. Everything was clean new and staff helpful. Property is nice. Quiet relaxing. Different foods every evening. Would definitely go back. Great place.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

caro-lann

Loved everything about the Creta Royal - the staff, the rooms, the food, the location on the beach. Bliss.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2024

Mariana

The room was very basic for a 5 store hotel. Basic bed and with only two pillows. Air conditioning was not working - the door was closed appropriately in order for it to turn on, but it was warm. We told reception but nothing was done. We stayed in a room with a private pool which was nice, although the water was freezing cold (and we went in late August). Definitely recommend a heated pool. We had a half board - the food was great. We didn’t have a chance to use the amenities.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2022

Kristine

The hotel grounds and greenery were extremely well kept up. The buffet breakfast and dinner exceeded our expectations. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Room was basic but internet was reliable. Television was mainly German with some Greek channels which makes sense as the majority of the guests were older Germans. The pretty beach was very accessible and swimmable,got lounger with no problems each day. Negatives- horrible smelling cleaning products used especially the lobby (overpowering) and the area around hotel is not very walkable.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2022

Olga

In the advertising the beach was not described properly. It was very small ( maybe 10m)and not clean. Also if you’re looking for all inclusive it will be place for you. We wouldn’t have booked. No other negatives. The hotel is in great location.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2022

Galina

A bit outdated, but overall a great property.
We stayed for 3 nights. Had a bit of an issue with the bathroom flooding when we showered, not quite sure what caused it...I was also quite surprised that you can't get an iron if you need one. You can only use the hotel laundry services which of course will cost you.
Excellent, quick and attentive service at the restaurant, the food was amazing both at breakfast and dinner!
I quite enjoyed the stretching and aqua dance classes offered by the animation team from Forever Fun, but definitely recommend they use microphones when conducting them!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2019

Alan

Get you to Creta Royal!

Excellent adults only all inclusive stay. If you like peace and quiet this is the place to come. Food great with big buffet choices every day.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2019

naomi

One of the best. Very recommend

On of the best hotel I have ever been at.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2019

Richard

Stay there

As described, superb

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Creta Royal

A nice hotel, very quiet with good pools and great food. Easy access to beach with wonderful opportunity to witness baby turtles leaving their nests. Staff extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Downside very strong wind for most of week which meant red flag was flown as sea and under tow bar area too dangerous to swim in. A holiday maker drowned ! Although their are warnings on beach and life guard became more proactive after incident all guests should be made aware of the real danger upon arrival. Life guards only on beach from 10 - 5.30 p.m .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2016

Paul

High quality stay; reasonably priced

They offer various plans of food service for the buffet style offerings. The food preparation, freshness and quality and the service are really excellent for these reasonably priced offerings. The hotel is welcoming, the staff is well trained and sincere in the services offered. Lots of attention to the details.
One caveat: Make sure you have clear directions if you are driving to the hotel. No signs from the hwy and there are different hotels within the complex.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

A very relaxing place with great staff and food

Staff, food, pools and room was great! It is very quiet and relaxing. Bed was a little hard and WIFI was very poor.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Great hotel !

We celebrated one of us birthday and the hotel was great also the service was exellent.
The food wast that great.. Location must have a car

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2015

Andrea

Overall a 4 out of 5

The grounds and the beach are beautiful, as other reviews state. However, the rooms and bathrooms could use quite a bit of upgrading. Reception staff was nice, but dining staff could have been nicer. The food was ok. It was acceptable, but not particularly special. I would recommend in the end due to the beach mostly, but would encourage lower expectations than the ones I had.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Excellent hotel staff- very kind and friendly always willing to help. Overall really great hotel we had a wonderful time. The showers could have been a bit cleaner but besides that no real complaints.

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2015

Dar

One day and night at the Creta Royal

Despite the hotel being 'adults only' the staff were extremely welcoming to us bringing our baby daughter. The other guests didn't seem quite as welcoming as they were expecting a child free break! Hotel is very clean and the food selection in the buffet is excellent. The waiters and waitresses were very kind and accommodating and treated my daughter like a little celebrity... We only stayed for one night before setting off on the next part of our trip on the island, but I would have been happy to stay longer. Well done Creta Royal!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2013

mary

Royal Creta

The Royla Creta was fantastic! We opted for the breakfast/dinner provided \"half board\" option and could not have been more delighted. Our server Irianna was very attentive. The food was prepared with fresh ingedients, plenty of options and delicious. The staff was attentive and provided everything we had asked for. The beach location as well as two pool options proivded something for each guest. We would recommend this hotel 200% percent!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2011

George

Pretty nice hotel

I were there with my wife. Hotel makes good impression, good service and rooms are in good conditions, beach is clean and near. But there is absolutely nothing to do in hotel. So you'd better rent a car and drive around to see plenty of ancient places and taste real national food and wine. You won't regret.

Partner

2/10

Poor

27 May 2009

Rick

Never again!

This sad hotel is supposed to be the \"fancy\" sister of it's neighbor run by the same company. The place has not been upgraded in years. For a beach resort in mid May, one might expect air conditioning but I was told that it is only on during \"high season\". The room was dingy. The bed was uncomfortable, the food (breakfast and dinner included in \"half board\") was low-end buffet style ... and they expected one to \"dress up\" for dinner. All in all an unpleasant stay ... I'm just glad it was only for one night.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

URENA

Fabuleux à tous les points de vue : standing impeccable propreté exceptionnelle mais ce que je retiendrai en plus est la gentillesse et l’empathie des collaborateurs de l hôtel quelque soit leurs fonctions . Bravo à tous !

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Jessica

L’hôtel est très agréable et le personnel est accueillant et sympathique.
La chambre est confortable et d’une propreté irréprochable.
La plage de sable est facilement accessible et des sièges sont disponibles.
La nourriture est très bonne et bien présentée.
Tout était parfait.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025

Stefanie

Die Zimmer waren sehr sauber und die Ausstattung sehr modern mit Touchpads. Das Essen war abwechslungsreich und immer von Top Qualität. Das Personal war freundlich und aufmerksam. Es war ein traumhafter Urlaub. Nur die Umgebung ist reaktiv tot und der Bus fährt recht umständlich und lange in die nächste Stadt. Auch Restaurants oder ähnliches gibt es nicht der Umgebung. Neben dem Hotel ist aber ein Laden, wo man Lebensmittel, Getränke, Souvenirs, usw zu günstigen Preisen gibt.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2025

Gerd

Sehr freundliches Personal, sehr schöne Anlage.
Ruhig, für ältere Gäste bestens geeignet, liegt allerdings ca. 15 km von der nächst größeren Stadt entfernt.
Für Relax-Urlaub bestens.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Ralf Bernt

In diesem Hotel ist alles rundherum einfach nur super. Besonders zu erwähnen die Sauberkeit und außerdem die Freundlichkeit des Persoanls. Das am Pool veranstaltete BBQ war ein absolutes Highlight.

Ein wirklich ruhiger und erholsamer Uraub. Wer Annimation braucht, kann einfach rüber ins Kreta Star gehen.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2024

Frederic

Our 1 week stay in the Creta Royal was absolut wonderful. The whole Staff is very friendly and accommodating.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2024

Alain

Pour le restaurant, pas pour les chambres

Propre, confortable au niveau literie,
Fonctionnel au niveau de la douche, design au niveau des commandes d'éclairage .
Par contre, climatisation défaillante le premier jour et peu efficace ensuite, après intervention.
Pas facile de dormir quand il fait chaud et humide.
2 Piscines à eau salée, sans plus...
Les horaires d'ouverture sont surprenants Ouverture vers 10h et fermeture 18h30

Demi-pension exceptionnelle, tant sur les quantités que la qualité des plats proposés...

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2023

Verified traveler

Friendly staff, very very quiet, nice pool-area, nice hotel, ok food. This is an adults only hotel, so very strange that the pool bar closes at 17.30 when that is the nicest time to relax by the pool and have a drink. No lounge music, very poor cocktails, not what I had expected from a “5” star adults only hotel. The “gym” was not for free, a small room with 3 machines - once again not what we had expected.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2023

Verified traveler

Great place to relax

A very nice experience! Not too crowded and you will always find sunbeds.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2023

Fabian

4.5/5, All in all it was a really good holiday. On the food side there is plenty to choose, fresh and it tastes very well. Service and personal were the cherry on top, always friendly and happy to help with stuff even outside of the hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2023

pekka

Rauhallinen, kiireetön

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jul 2022

Salmene

L'hôtel est globalement bien mais la communication avec le personnel n'est pas au top avec beaucoup d'incompréhension.
On n'a pas profité de notre offre vip

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Très beau hôtel.
Le personnel est top!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2020

Rene

Super lækker buffet.

Dejligt sted, hvor vi har været før (nabo hotellet).
Vi havde booket på nabo hotellet, men pga. Covid 19 var det lukket.
Vi blev opgraderet til bedre værelse, husker nabo hotellet værende bedre.
Meget fin buffet, fin og trygt betjening.
Nødvendigt at have en bil da det er langt fra \"Alfavej\".

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

super mit kleinen Mankos

Insgesamt hat es uns sehr gut gefallen. Besonders die große Wiese mit den Liegen direkt über dem Strand war wirklich toll. Das Essen war tip top und alles war sauber und sehr schön hergerichtet. 1x/Woche wird das Abendessen draußen rund ums Pool serviert, was auch echt was hermacht.

Mankos gab es, aber die Beschwerden sind hier eher auf hohem Niveau: Zimmer sind altmodisch eingerichtet, der Lifeguard hält es am Strand zu restriktiv (es sollte klar kommuniziert werden, dass man bei Wellengang maximal 5m rein darf oder so, nicht alle 15min alle rauspfeifen weil einer weiter rein geht)

Was wirklich negativ war: man bekommt bei Ankunft jeweils einen 15min-Massagegutschein - sehr nett, denkt man sich. Was man beachten muss ist dass der nur an den ersten 2 Tagen eingelöst werden kann! Danach wird einem erzählt \"na wenn sie ihn nicht verlieren wollen, buchen Sie doch Massagepackage xyz für 150€\". Ich war dann doch sehr wütend. Ein Gutschein ist ein Gutschein und ich wäre nicht einmal abgeneigt was zu buchen. Nach der Aktion war das Interesse an jeder Massage jedenfalls weg. Die Massage-Damen gehen auch ständig am Strand herum und wollen ihre Sachen verkaufen und reden viel zu laut - nervig!

Aber wie gesagt, insgesamt hats gut gepasst und die Mankos waren eher klein - wir haben unsere 10 Tage dann doch sehr genossen.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2019

Olivier

Rien à dire l’ensemble Du personnel est aux petits soins

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Tranquillité, vue sur la mer, bons plats, personnel courtois. Peu de restaurant a la carte (3x par semaine)

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2018

Alexander

Классный отель

Отличный отель с превосходным сервисом. Погода тоже баловала. В общем, для отдыха место лучше найти трудно

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Aug 2018

Daniel

Petit déjeuner varié et bon
Locaux intérieurs décoré de façon rococo
Les extérieurs piscine et pelouse bain de soleil très agréables
Plage rocheuse baignade « interdite « !!! Non surveillée

Chambres spacieuses avec belle vue mer mais décoration ancienne ne vaut pas le 5 étoiles et encore moins le prix du séjour très cher
Hôtel fréquenté par des germaniques essentiellement
Beau dinner en musique servi autour de la piscine le 1er soir
Hôtel à 12 km de Rethymno voiture indispensable
Dinner le soir à Réthymnon est le meilleur compromis
Je ne recommande pas

Family

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2018

Mikhail

Средний отель

Отель 5 звезд, но готовьтесь к тому, что это максимум четверка в Европе.
Из плюсов:
- Отличная территория отеля.
- Неплохая кухня. Особенно удачно получаются десерты.
- Персонал очень приятный и готовый помочь.
- Приятная встреча гостей. Презентация по приезду и отъезду.

Из минусов:
- старый номерной фонд. В общем, если у вас устройств больше чем два, вы их одновременно не сможете зарядить. В каждом номере всего две розетки. И они работают только когда древний магнитный ключ подсоединён, значит только во время пребывания в номере. Отель наверняка был классным в 80-е, но сейчас 21 век.
- плохая уборка номера. Воду не приносят, убирают плохо. Оставили на чай. Ничего не изменилось.
- Отель находится в удалении от инфраструктуры. Для кого-то это минус, для меня плюс.
- Контингент- бабушки и дедушки приемущественно из Германии. Хотя это удивляет- adults only 18+, совсем не одно и тоже что 60+.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Luxusta kreetalla

Siistit tilat, loistava ruoka, ystävällinen henkilökunta, rauhallinen kiireetön ilmapiiri, meri vieressä, toimivat altaat ja aurinkovarma, huoneet toimivia ja tilavia, kylpyamme kiva yllätys

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2017

marco

hotel con i fiocchi (10 e lode )

Io spero di trovare solo hotel così dove ti sentì veramente bene in tutto nella ristorazione alle piscine al mare e le ragazze della reception simpatiche e disponibili .Per me un hotel da tornarci sicuramente.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2015

Andrey

Настоящий отдых \"по-взрослому\".

Небольшие уютные номера, доброжелательный персонал, шикарный ресторан с великолепной кухней, красивый ухоженный сад - всё располагает к комфортному, неторопливому отдыху. Для любителей подвигаться все развлечения расположены на территории соседнего отеля. Одного теннисного стола явно мало. Очень дорогие и неудобные лежаки на пляже! Сам пляж не представляет из себя ничего особенного. Расположение отеля удобное, недалеко от районного центра Ретимно. В самой деревушке делать нечего. Все недостатки отеля компенсирует очень отзывчивый персонал. Общее впечатление об отдыхе хорошее.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Aug 2015

DOMINIQUE

Ne justifie pas cinq étoiles

La plupart des clients se voient obligés de demander un changement de chambre celle attribuée initialement ne correspondant pas à celle réservée.
Nourriture indigne d'un cinq étoiles. Petit déjeuner moyen, buffet du midi inchangé de jour en jour et buffet du soir peut être un peu mieux mais bcp de plats non remplis assez vite

6/10

Pleasant

21 Aug 2015

DARIO56

Non è un 5 stelle

camera prenotata con vista mare con mare visibile molto in lontananza, non era sul mare e in prossimità.
Camera richiesta spaziosa era piccola, con un letto di una piazza e mezzo anzichè matrimoniale.
Per un hotel di 5 stelle queste furbizie non sono gradite, dormire in un letto stretto per 2 persone per 9 gg. non è comodo.
La biancheria che veniva adoperata, lenzuola ed asciugamani, non erano sempre linde.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Crète, un endroit magnifique !

Excellent hotel,
jardins luxuriants ,grande piscine , vue sur la mer
Personnel aimable
Buffet raffiné
Propreté irréprochable,
, la climatisation pourrait être meilleure dans les chambres

Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2015

jean-paul

bonne adresse crétoise

hotel avec un très joli cadre; petite structure agréable a vivre, très fleurie .
En dépit de son éloignement le bus permet d accéder facilement a Rethymnon et la Canee et Panormo (petit village a 6 kms avec de nombreuse tavernes bord de mer et dont une excellente et authentique \"Georges & georgia située dans le centre.)
bien que la qualité de l'hotel ne soit pas réellement 5* , tout est largement compenser par la qualité d'un personnel polyglotte, disponible et gentil.

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2014

Michael

Fantastisk atmosfære

Vi havde en næsten fantastisk ferie på Creta Royal.

Det positive først. Maden var fantastisk, stemningen var fantastisk, personalet var altid hjælpsomme, fællesarealer er super med gode pools, flot have, dejlig lille strand, dejlig frokostrestaurant i vandkanten, gode parkeringsforhold med vagt mm. Området er ok, hvis man har en bil.

Det negative. Værelserne var meget mørke og med en skarp lugt, men værst var madrasserne elendige - hårde og godt brugte. Utroligt at et så flot og dejligt hotel har så elendige madrasser - man tilbringer trods alt næste 30 % af tiden i sengen.

Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2014

Verified traveler

Bon hotel dans un complexe touristique.

Sejour de 3 nuits en couple dans cet hotel début octobre 2014.
Le Créta Royal fait partie d'un complexe avec le Créta Star (batiment de plus de 6 étages) qui est assez gros et cela gache un peu la vue.
La plage n'est pas formidable du tout par rapport à d'autres coins de Crête.
Les piscines sont à l'eau de mer. Nous n'avons pas adhéré à l'eau salée chlorée.
Les couloirs résonnent pas mal donc si vous avez une chambre en contre bas, vous serez réveillés vers 7h30.
Dans l'ensemble un séjour très agréable, car le personnel est très sympathique et les services à la hauteur.