May Beach Hotel

Guests who stayed here loved

“For me this hotel was practically perfect. It somehow blended the feel of a resort and a villa or homestay. Dinner feels like a generous home cooked meal. It's a buffet but curated and cohesive. There aren't endless options and there aren't any chicken nuggets or pizzas. Fussy eaters beware but I respected the celebration of local cuisine. The grounds are pretty and well kept. In May it felt quiet and peaceful. There was always a large choice of sun loungers round the pool and often my kids had the pool to themselves. There is ping-pong and tennis and giant chess. All free and all available. If you have toddlers the baby pool is wonderful. Surrounded by shade, 2 water slides, toys and most importantly entirely visible from the side. My kids are 7 and 9 but we all loved hanging out here! Staff are generally very friendly especially the lovely Aphrodite. It felt like a family run business; you see the same faces every day. We hired a car and went out most days as there is so much to see in Crete so half board worked perfectly. There is a supermarket over the road to pick up a picnic. Parking is free and easy. I would wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to families who want a comfortable base in a fantastic location. It's excellent value for money and has everything you need without being showy. They did have a strange policy about beach towels. Despite being happy to change room towels daily, they insisted that you keep them for 3 days. If I'm being really picky I would have liked more dessert options at dinner!”

katie · Jun 2, 2026