Name: Ostria Resort and Spa
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Top quality throughout, we really didn’t want to come home. Our personal highlight was the spa which offers kids treatments much to the delight of my 9 year old daughter. We both lay side by side, I received an excellent Swedish massage whilst my little girl had a chocolate peel, leaving us both feeling refreshed and revitalised.

Beautiful resort led by a fantastic general manager.

Ostria is a magical hotel and made our dreams come true. We had been there previously for a holiday and when deciding where to get married we realised we knew exactly where to hold it. We had our wedding at Ostria in June 2024 and most of our guests stayed at the hotel too. The Wedding was amazing and Ostria team couldn’t have done more for us, they were wonderful and catered for our every wish. 

The staff the whole week were fantastic, from the spa to the bar everyone was really friendly and ensured everything was fabulous for us and all our guests. We used the spa 3 times in the week and loved the experience, really relaxing and great treatments. We went to the gym most mornings where we were made to feel welcome and supported getting our workouts in. Staff around the hotel remembered you and went out of their way to our ensure all of our needs were met. The cocktails in all the bars were delicious, and the food in the main restaurant to a high standard, especially the desserts. The gala night was a highlight for us all with really high quality entertainment and food, the whole evening ran really smoothly and memorable all around. The speciality restaurants were fantastic too, giving a different dining experience and beautifully prepared food. The rooms are all kept really clean and the cleaning staff were really polite and friendly. The new swim up rooms were flawless and felt incredibly luxurious. All our friends and family were really pleased with their rooms and the service received in all aspects. 

Ostria’s events manager and wedding planner, Maria, was excellent  and we cannot recommend her and her team enough. She ensured that we felt special from the moment we arrived and made sure anything we needed was sorted. She arranged everything to perfection, booked some amazing vendors and made sure all of the little details were sorted.  The wedding day went super smoothly and it all fell into place. A full service support, when the bridal party managed to leave their bouquets in the room, Maria ran back to get it for them.  You could tell she genuinely cared about our day and wanted to make it special for us, which it was. We now consider her a friend and have stayed in contact since leaving. Ostria is a perfect place for a wedding and Maria and team made our dreams come true. 
We are already planning our return, as are a lot of our guests!
Thank you!!

Our perfect wedding

Beautiful resort with lovely rooms.  We really enjoyed our stay and would thoroughly recommend.  There are a few considerations if you're thinking of booking - the resort was windy on a couple of days and the food (although very good) did get a bit 'samey' as you could only visit two of the restaurants once during your stay as part of the all inclusive.  The Greek staff at the hotel spoke great English, however the animation team's English was basic at best, so much so that they were unaware that they were playing music featuring English swear words around the pool area with lots of families present!  Lastly, I would suggest taking your own towel as we paid a deposit for four and one of ours was taken while we were swimming in the pool which happens quite a lot apparently!

Great resort and really enjoyed our stay, but some considerations to take on board if thinking of booking!

Very fine hotel - good food, fine pools, good room with fine cleaning.
But - the service at the front desk probebly is the most poor,  I have ever met.
And a discrase for a Hotel of this standard. 5 stars.
All to all an average stay, which sad, when a setup like this.

Ostria

Overal I was more than happy with this resort. This is my review:

Accomodation is really nice and clean. I appreciate this is not one big hotel, but everybody have his own flat. Clean ladies kept everything clean everyday. Toilet, shower and furniture is kinda new. Every room is very close to the pools or sea. For me the bed was little bit soft (but probably it will suit most of the people). - 5/5

Food was really good. There is really huge selection of meals and I believe everybody will choose what suits him. Meals was similar everyday but everyday you will find something new. And if you cant choose anything from swedish tables, you have still another restaurant to choose some brunch and street food. - 5/5

Location is of the hotel is little bit problem, because from Heraklion its about 2 hours by bus. But I assure you, its worth it. Surrouding of the hotel is very calm, you can feel calmness. - 4/5

Sea and surroudings is very clear. You will find no garbage. Its lot of cats here, so if you like them you will be happy :) - 5/5

If you are active person, you will find here lot of activities from animators. Zumba, cykling, gym activities, cooking class and lot of more. Only disadvantage is, if you cant speak French (as me) you will have problem to get involved into some activities. But here is s many activities you can deal with it :) Also lot of this animators really tried to speak English with us, to involve us into this activities (it was very kind). - 5/5

People here in resort was 5/5. Dont need to talk about it much. Smiling, kind... dont know what to add.

And last thing I want to add is life in the resort. Almost every day we experienced some event, what we didnt expect. Performances, view into Greek / Cretan culture, dinners ala carte and much more. - 6/5

We will be happy to come back and will also recommend to friends and family.

Best regards Pavol and Zuzana

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Ostria Resort and Spa is a luxurious beachfront property located near Ierapetra on the southern coast of Crete. Offering a blend of traditional Cretan hospitality and modern elegance, the resort is perfect for families, couples, and spa enthusiasts. The spacious rooms and suites are designed with comfort in mind, featuring contemporary decor, air conditioning, and private balconies or terraces. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options across several restaurants serving local and international cuisine, relax in the extensive spa facilities, or engage in numerous activities such as water sports, tennis, and yoga. With its beautiful surroundings and a focus on wellness and leisure, Ostria Resort and Spa provides an ideal retreat for a rejuvenating holiday.

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