Asterion Suites & Spa - Designed for Adults

We came to Asterion on our honeymoon and it went above and beyond our expectations. We wanted sun, sea, and relaxation and we got exactly that. The beach is a stones throw form the resort. There are bar men waiting to take your order from early till late. They even bring the drinks pool or beach side to you. The room was immaculate on arrival and housekeeping kept it that way our entire stay. Each afternoon we would get a knock on the door from the staff asking was everything ok and proclaiming “chocolate time”, and we would then be given a small bar of chocolate. Upon arrival we were given wine and cake (unsure if this is common practice or just because we were on honeymoon) which was very thoughtful and enjoyable. The food was amazing. Prepared fresh everyday. Buffet style breakfast with plenty of choices from hot food, cold food and fresh fruit. Lunch was a la carte but plenty of options. Dinner was a choice of buffet or a la carte. Both have great options. The lamb shank stood out for me on the a la carte dinner menu. The staff could not do enough for us on our stay. The most friendliest of people I’ve ever met on my travels. They continuously went above and beyond our entire stay. I have very little to no criticism of our stay as it hit the nail on the head with what we wanted. If you’re looking for rest and relaxation this is the place for you. We got the all inclusive package to ensure we didn’t need to leave the resort. Many thanks to George and all at Asterion for the amazing time and we hope to get back again next season.

Just arrived home after an amazing 7 night stay at Asterion. From the moment we arrived until we left nothing was too much trouble for amazing staff. The level of hospitality is something everyone at the hotel should be very proud of. Having read the many reviews before we arrived we did wonder if it would live up to expectations, well there was no need to worry. We arrived late in the evening and were greeted by a pleasant receptionist who showed us to our room and brought us a plate of food. The room was spacious and had everything we needed for our stay. We opted for a swim up room which had the sun in the afternoon. The hotel and grounds are modern and well maintained. A quiet and relaxing atmosphere just what was needed. The food was plentiful and had a good range of options from the buffet to the a la carte. And the surprise of ‘ chocolate time’ in the evening was always nice. The hotel is off the beaten track but that is what we were looking for. We did use the public transport to go to Chania, really cheap 2 Euros and the buses were frequent. There are supermarkets within 15 min walk along the beach. What makes Asterion so special are the staff. All the staff are professional and very friendly nothing is too much trouble. The hotel manager, George, is friendly and you certainly feel part of the Asterion family as soon as you arrive. We can’t wait to come back next year. Thank you to all staff for making our stay a memorable and very relaxing one.

So back story to how we ended up booking this resort – we had a matter of days to change our planned holiday due to a last-minute surgery taking place on our original dates. We weren’t fussed in coming back to Crete again but as I wanted a 5* resort, adults only with a private pool the choice was literally non-existent and Asterion seemed to fit the bill. On arrival to the resort we were checked in swiftly and given a brief look around. Fine. I could immediately tell the clientele was older than I expected (without causing offence, social media portrays something else!). Now my first problem was when being taken to our room (115) it became apparent just how ‘private’ the pool was – we were literally on a path. Now just to make it clear I don’t want to lie there all-day starkers but I do like my privacy! I don’t want guests/workmen/cleaners walking past every 5 minutes. I’ve never previously been anywhere and experienced such a lack of privacy when we’ve paid for a private pool. There are screens towards to bottom end of the pool so why not extend this across the bottom end (across the path) there’s nothing to look at so why not cover it up? Room inside was nice and spacious but that didn’t make up for the exterior unfortunately. Food wise breakfasts were the best meal of the day – lots of choice, everything was always fresh and the yoghurt and granola were 11/10. We were half board meaning you could choose lunch/evening meal. Lunches were very overpriced if you were to choose to pay at the resort. Evenings we mostly ate at the al a carte which was OK but after a few days we were deflated by the lack of choice on the menu. I agree with a previous review re. the lack of traditional Greek foods on the menu. Now here is where this holiday was literally my worst nightmare………..the cats. I genuinely have a phobia of cats, I absolutely cannot stand the thought of them touching me (this really is a thing – Ailurophobia). I seemed to be on my own with this one as the outdoor area of the restaurants was like a cat café, not just one or two but constantly 4/5/6/7 of them lurking about, the reason why they are constantly lurking is the other guests found it acceptable to throw/plop/toss food on the floor for them – I find this absolutely disgusting and unhygienic. I have two dogs, would I ever toss my food on the floor in a restaurant to let them eat!? Absolutely not. It is dirty and I don’t know why the resort allows it? I understand they are skinny but if you are that keen on feeding them take some food in a napkin and go to one side and feed them? It turned my stomach and honestly gave me the worst anxiety for the whole week. I couldn’t relax and enjoy my meals. Sorry but no. And before anyone says stray cats are a thing in Greece we’ve been to Greece several times in the past few years and never seen as many as here. Staff were all good but tbh I’m struggling with this whole ‘family for life’ concept on repeat on here, it’s a holiday resort? I’m no

Hands down the best service and most relaxed I’ve felt at a hotel. The boss George has embedded such a great culture and it’s clear to see in the professional but friendly team. I didn’t know her name but a nice girl on reception recommended so many good restaurants which are a short taxi ride from the hotel. Nothing was too much trouble. Probably one of the best holidays I’ve had in terms of relaxation and service.could not fault it. Chris - UK

Way late in posting this, i cannot remember everyone's names. Two things, is this close to Chania? No, but when you are from NYC and bunched scrunched with millions of people every day, you don't need to stay near Chania. Easy to drive or take a cab. Second, we loved, loved this property!!! The location was perfect for us. Gosh were to begin! My husband and I stayed for 3 nights in August 2023. I wanted a place between Chania and not too far to explore the other well-regarded beaches by car. This location was perfect. I would recommend you provide your estimated arrival time and flight information so the bellman can be prepared for your arrival, which ours was. We were greeted by the most amazing staff, I felt like I could just hug all of them! Fresh yummy healthy green drink of some kind, delicious! Check-in was easy. and the most lovely woman took us to our room, we had #201? it is not facing the ocean, but we had a private pool, which again, sooooo freaking amazing!! They even provided fresh fruit and champagne, which i ate and drank straight away! I loved our room, very very very clean, and super spacious, and a/c was perfect. Breakfast was simple but ample. Dinner onsite was great lamb chops and mushroom pasta was excellent. We walked a little to the local restaurant near the beach, also very fresh and delicious and recommend checking it out. The guys at the pool bar, so fun and accommodating. I met the manager, who DID give me a hug. He is always on site and making sure everything is running smooth, which loved. I wish we stayed her longer, there is a lot of great things to explore and the waterfront was terrific. To all members of the Asterion, job well done, i would stay here in a ny minute!! We loved it.

The hotel was very welcoming, stylish and elegant. Yet it had a homey, cozy atmosphere with a strong sense of luxury. Everything worked great, and the staff was very friendly. Super thanks, I'll be back.

Asterion was the perfect place for our honeymoon. From start to finish, the staff here made us feel so welcome. They remembered our room numbers, asked how we were, were readily available for any questions and were just really lovely genuinely friendly people. The rooms were absolutely lovely with comfy beds, sofas and sun loungers. The toilet facilities and shower were good and very clean with thoroughly daily housekeeping. The beach is so close by and has a good amount of sun loungers which you can order drinks to be delivered to. A really nice touch. The food was incredible, such good quality and excellent portion sizes. So tasty, we miss it already! I'd definitely recommend the orange pie and the sausages for breakfast and the linguine for lunch, although everything was fantastic. Breakfast came with lovely refreshing orange juice and cool water was available with each meal too. Our stay was all-inclusive and the variety of drinks available throughout the day was brilliant. The smoothies, mocktails, cocktails and everything in between were great and hot chocolate was available in the evening too, which was nice! The bar staff were also really friendly. Each day, the room's fridge is topped up with numerous soft drinks and water bottles. Coffee is also available in the rooms. The entertainment was lovely and not too in-your-face. 'Greek night' was fantastic! There are lots of cats and kittens, as well as dogs roaming around which was lovely to see, all clean and looked after. Watching the kittens play was lovely. Checkout was really easy and the manager, George, even let us stay longer in another room so that we had somewhere comfortable to be before our taxi to the airport. We are very grateful for this! Thank you so much to everyone at Asterion from making our stay so enjoyable! We would definitely recommend this hotel for couples!

Our stay at the Asterion Hotel in Crete was a delightful experience. Mr. Giorgios, the manager, treated us like family, and the entire staff, including Roulla, Elli, and the reception team, went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. Their warm hospitality and attention to detail made our time there truly special. We couldn't have asked for a better stay.