Myrion Beach Resort & Spa - Adults Only

The hotel lives up to expectations and matches the photos on its own website and on Booking. The design of the building and the premises is distinctive and attractive. The effort to organize musical evenings is commendable, even though bad weather drove the guests away.

The hotel's location is not great. Access is via a poorly maintained, unlit road with no sidewalks, where people walk right down the middle. The beach is rocky and uninviting. At the water's edge, there is a step that drops sharply into the sea, making the water unsuitable for non-swimmers. Breakfast is invariably the same—with little variety—so I ended up eating the exact same thing for ten days. The resort is large, with over 120 rooms, meaning it lacks the sense of intimacy one expects from an adults-only hotel. Breakfast was always crowded; finding an available table or a spot on the terrace was a constant struggle. There is still plenty of room for improvement for a hotel that aspires to be a 5-star establishment.

The hotel itself is amazing. The facilities are excellent, the pool area is beautiful, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Breakfast was also very good, with plenty of options. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and the hotel itself absolutely lived up to our expectations.

There were a few things that kept this from being a 10/10 for us. The beach is not particularly impressive. The beautiful pool area more than makes up for it, but if you are mainly coming to Crete for the sea and the beach, there are definitely much nicer beaches in the area. The location is also a little isolated. If you want to leave the hotel for lunch or dinner, there aren’t many options within a short walking distance. For more choice, you’ll either need a car or be prepared for a longer walk. One issue we had with our room was the air conditioning, which was extremely noisy. It was impossible for us to sleep with it on, and even during the day the noise was quite disturbing. We didn’t report it to reception during our stay, so I can’t say whether this was specific to our room or something that could have been easily fixed, but it definitely affected our comfort. One small detail that felt rather out of place for a hotel in this price range was the coffee policy. The room had a capsule coffee machine with a limited number of complimentary capsules, while additional capsules were charged at €1 each. It’s obviously a very minor cost, but when paying over €400 per night, charging separately for an extra coffee capsule felt unnecessarily petty and not quite in line with the otherwise premium experience.

Beautiful pool area

The surroundings and the pool were nice, for us it was very important to have aesthetic surroundings.

1. Breakfast & Restaurant • Food variety is limited and flavors are underwhelming—our omelette was overly oily. • Service is slow due to understaffing, and breakfast ends strictly at 10:30 AM with no flexibility. • The young staff are polite, but lack the training and confidence one would expect at a five‑star level. 2. In‑Room Dining • A €10 delivery fee is charged, yet meals arrive on the bed since there’s no table. • Basic condiments (oil, salt, pepper) are served in plastic packets, which feels inconsistent with luxury standards. 3. Room Comfort & Maintenance • No in‑room coffee machine, which I consider standard at this level. • The air conditioning is notably noisy at higher settings. • There’s a sewer‑like odor when bathroom or shower doors are open, suggesting ventilation issues. 4. À la Carte Restaurant • Service again falls short of five‑star expectations. • Condiments—notably olive oil, salt, and pepper—are presented in plastic packets. • Food lacks flavor and vegetables are often served at room temperature. 5. Gym & Fitness Facilities • Very small gym with minimal equipment—only one mat available for all guests. • Towels provided have an unpleasant odor. 6. Internet & Work Facilities • We experienced two internet outages, each requiring a call to reception. • Reliable internet is essential for content creators—this was a serious inconvenience. 7. Beach & Outdoor Areas • The private beach is not well maintained, with many stones and aging sunbeds. • Outdoor grounds are the only space that truly align with five‑star expectations.