"The location is perfect, nice beach with sunbeds included in the room prize."
Anna from Italy
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"We really enjoyed the location, the food, the nice surroundings."
Alexandra from Romania
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"Very nice beach and location, extremely friendly employees, quiet and nice hotel especially for mental rest from standard life duties ♡"
Milica from Slovenia
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"Lovely hotel, the staff, the service, the location, is perfectly located, the beach is wonderful and clean, have three pools, 2 outdoor, one indoor, have a spa, play room, and sport activities such a yoga and aqua gym, with the beautiful Iva, the guest relations momo was very helful and a nice man."
Irene W from United Kingdom
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"The hotel location was amazing next to the beach and close to the airport . My room was clean, and the Wi-Fi was exceptionally fast for any tasks I needed to do with sea view."
Ginta L from Latvia
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Blue Flag beachfront hotel in Kalyves, Crete
Award-Winning Beach & Location
Kalyves Beach Hotel holds the Blue Flag Award, guaranteeing high water quality and well-maintained beach facilities. The hotel sits directly on the beach at the mouth of the river Xydas, offering both sea and mountain views. Guests have free access to sunbeds and umbrellas on the hotel's private beach, and the archaeological site of Aptera is a short drive away.
Swimming Pools & Recreation
The hotel has three outdoor swimming pools, one of which is an infinity pool with a pool bar, plus a heated indoor pool. Guests can use the fitness centre, sauna, and hot tub at no extra cost, or join daily yoga and aqua gym classes. Free sun loungers and umbrellas are available around all pools and on the beach.
Dining & Bars
The buffet restaurant serves organic and local cuisine, with themed evenings featuring Cretan dishes. A beach bar and a pool bar offer summer cocktails, snacks, and ice cream throughout the day. The hotel also offers a wine list for romantic candlelit dinners on the waterfront veranda.
Wellness & Spa
The on-site spa and wellness centre includes a jacuzzi, massage chairs, and a full range of massage services. Guests can book facial treatments, foot massages, and use the sauna free of charge. The spa staff are professional and knowledgeable, and treatments often include complimentary access to the jacuzzi and sauna.
Family & Kids
The hotel runs a Kids' Club with diverse activities, including t-shirt painting, clay modeling, and a nightly kids' disco. A children's playground, games room with billiards and table tennis, and a small pool with inflatables keep younger guests busy. Babysitting and stroller hire are available, and the entertainment team leads water aerobics and themed dinner nights for families.
Highlights
Beach: Blue Flag Award beach with free sunbeds & umbrellas
Pools: 3 outdoor pools, infinity pool, heated indoor pool
Dining: Buffet with organic/local cuisine, beach & pool bars
Wellness: Spa with jacuzzi, massage, sauna & fitness centre
Double Room Side Sea View All Inclusive Plus2 persons18 sq. feet1 Double bedAir conditioningroom details
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