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- Creta Blue Boutique Hotel
Authenticity and Hospitality is the greatest luxury a visit to Crete's picturesque and historic village of Koutouloufari can offer.
And no place delivers the experience like Creta Blue Suites. The comfort of feeling at home, surrounded by precious details has been our key philosophy, the luxury of discreet elegance and guest service has made this incredible hotel where well-being meets luxury-resort getaway with spectacular views of the Aegean sea and an amazing restaurant on site, with the best local and international wines. We at Creta Blue understand luxury is more than opulent interiors, exquisite service and iconic addresses. True luxury is the gift of unforgettable experiences. It's that moment when you see, hear, taste, touch or feel something as if for the very first time. Capturing that instant in a memory is the hallmark of the very best experiences. And it's our privilege to help you experience this each time you're our guest.
Many of our guests return year after year to carry on this memorable experience with us.We have always been ready to listen to our guests, anticipating their needs and interpreting their desires. Your stay at our hotel is our opportunity to show you Crete the way our island should be experienced – through the eyes of a local family.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments and facials. Additional features at this Mediterranean hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services and gift shops/newsstands. If you're planning a day at a nearby theme park, you can hop on the shuttle (surcharge).
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
Fantastic boutique style hotel, amazing food and absolutely incredible staff!
We had a slight hiccup when we arrived. We’d booked a room with a panoramic sea view but were initially given a view of a Leylandii hedge! 😂 Thankfully, George, the owner, sorted it out quickly. Although we didn’t get the panoramic view we’d originally booked, the alternative room was considerably better.
George is a true gentleman — approachable, friendly and genuinely keen to make sure his guests are happy. Any issues are dealt with quickly and without fuss.
The restaurant is fantastic, with a great choice of food, and the fish dishes were out of this world. And whatever you do, try the apple pie — it’s something very special!
But the real stars of Creta Blue are the staff. The whole team are brilliant, but Lavina and Sophia deserve a special mention. They are simply the best hosts we have ever experienced. They couldn’t do enough for us, always with huge smiles, incredible energy and genuine warmth.
I’ve never come home from a holiday knowing the names of so many of the people who looked after us. Whatever George is paying Lavina and Sophia, it’s not enough! 😂
What started with a slightly disappointing arrival turned into arguably one of the best weeks’ holidays we’ve ever had.
We loved it so much that we’ve already booked to come back next September — and I suspect this could become a regular arrangement for many years to come!
Creta Blue — great hotel, fantastic food, and genuinely wonderful people. We can’t wait to return!
We came, we stayed, we had wet eyes as we left, and we've already booked again for next year...what more can I say?! Just wonderful, from start to finish.
We booked on the basis of a personal recommendation from someone who had been coming to Creta Blue for 18+ years - if it was good enough for them then...! It turns out they weren't alone; almost everyone we met had been visiting & returning for 6, 10, 15, up to 20+ years...and we quickly saw why! It was like being welcomed into a big, warm family. For us, the hotel and apartments were the perfect balance: just enough of everything - luxury and style without fuss - comfort, space, privacy, calm...serenity & relaxation just envelopes you! In the hotel restaurant, from the fruit at breakfast, to the lunchtime prawn tostadas, to our 5-course wine-paired degustation menu, the food was consistently superb. (the Beef Tataki and the Tomahawk steak were both to-die-for!) But it was the people that really made the difference...George and his team are amazing! Truly exceptional levels of personalised, joyful care and service. We arrived as guests and left feeling like we had known them all our lives! Beyond the hotel itself, the village of Koutoulafari is wonderfully vibrant and bustling without ever getting too busy or noisy. The hosts and staff in the various bars and restaurants are clearly cut from the same cloth as the team at Creta Blue - just lovely, lovely people. Every meal beyond the hotel restaurant was also great - Atrium (sushi), Nikos (fish) and Cafe Emmanuel (wood-fired lamb) are worth calling-out; along with Med (Chersonissos) and Lupio (Heraklion) which were both fabulous, too.
We first visited Creta Blue around eight years ago and, after returning again this year, our only question is why on earth did we leave it so long?!
We had an exceptional week from start to finish. This time we chose to stay in the adults-only section and it was absolutely perfect for us. We’ll definitely choose this area every time we return- and will probably be asking for the same room too!
As a busy business owner, I’m usually terrible at properly switching off, but we genuinely did almost nothing for the entire 6 days… and it was bliss. The adults-only pool area was so peaceful, and even the sunbeds deserve a mention — the mattresses are incredibly thick and comfortable and really add to that feeling of luxury. It’s those little details that make such a difference when you’re spending your days doing very little!
Breakfast every morning was amazing — so fresh, plentiful and with plenty of choice. We ate out in the town a few times too, partly because as a non-drinker it gave us something to do in the evenings, but honestly, the food at Creta Blue is very hard to beat. Next time I think we’d probably go half board.
Every single member of staff we encountered was exceptional — friendly, welcoming and genuinely lovely. There’s a warmth about the place that’s difficult to put into words, and perhaps that’s why returning after all those years felt so special.
If I could add just two tiny things, they’d be somewhere to buy ice lollies/ice creams for that mid-afternoon cool-down, and perhaps occasional food and drink service around the adults-only pool. The bar really isn’t far away at all, so neither affected our stay in the slightest — we just felt poolside service would add another little touch of luxury to an already beautiful experience.
We came home feeling like we had actually rested, which for me is a rarity! Creta Blue has firmly gone back onto our list of places we’ll return to again and again.
We certainly won’t be waiting another eight years. 🤍
Thank you George & Co
Carly & David
I went here for my first solo holiday, and would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone. I had a grand suite which was lovely and clean, and had a balcony facing the sea which was beautiful to wake up to every morning, and my towels were replaced whenever I needed them replacing.
The pool itself is lovely, and there are plenty of sunbeds. The sun beds do tend to be claimed closest to the pool if you wake up at a reasonable time, but to be honest the other ones are only a few steps away so isn’t the worst thing, never had an issue with getting one. The atmosphere is really peaceful and not too noisy, which was a perfect get away for me!
The hotel staff were absolutely lovely, always making sure I had everything I needed and even ended up remembering my order of drinks without having to ask!
The actual location of the hotel is also nice, out of the way of the more touristy areas but a quick two minute walk leads into an amazing village which has amazing restaurants/tavernas and nice shops.
I would absolutely recommend anyone to go here, solo, family or couples!
We’ve just returned from an unforgettable stay at Creta Blue Boutique Hotel, and it’s easy to see why so many guests return year after year. From the moment we arrived, Georgios – the manager and owner – was always on hand, making sure everything ran smoothly and that every guest felt genuinely cared for. His presence sets the tone for the whole hotel.
The staff were brilliant throughout our stay. Star, Lavinia, Sophia, Emily, Glendisa, Divia, Emilio and the rest of the team couldn’t do enough for us. Their warmth and attention to detail added a personal touch that you simply don’t get in larger hotels.
Breakfast was plentiful, fresh, and varied each morning, and dinners were consistently excellent. We stayed in the Deluxe Suite with Panoramic Views at the top of the hill. The views were absolutely stunning, but it’s worth noting that the hill is very steep – something to keep in mind if you choose that particular room. The hotel itself isn’t huge, which is part of its charm; it feels intimate, relaxed, and wonderfully personal.
Bars and restaurants are only a 5–10 minute walk away, and we felt very safe walking around at night. We visited Beachcomber Beach, about 15 minutes away, with Georgios kindly arranging the taxi for us. If you’re into golf, the course is also around 15 minutes away – a great but challenging round.
The weather was fantastic, and the whole holiday was incredibly relaxing. In fact, we enjoyed it so much that we’ve already booked again for next year. Clearly, they’re doing something right, as most of the people we spoke to were returning guests themselves.
Creta Blue Boutique Hotel is a gem – welcoming, peaceful, and run with genuine care. Highly recommended. See you all next year.
