Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa (Adults Only)

Day 6, first time in Crete as a 40plus couple. I was a little hesitant as thought only for young rich and beautiful, but the vibe is super chill and relaxed . The staff are fantastic, nothing is too much and the hotel is beautiful. We walked to the beach and the little villages locally, so quaint and pretty. The food is the best I’ve had at an all inclusive. Our room was on the small side but beautiful view. Some cocktails are not made from scratch which is the only minor observation

We’ve just returned from a 5 night stay at Stella island and to be perfectly honest it was really disappointing!! Good bits - it’s aesthetically pleasing, very clean and the staff around the pool are really attentive. The shampoo/shower gel/conditioner in the rooms are really nice touches. Bad points - the food is very samey day in/night out, if you’re a fussy eater you may struggle! Drinks are really disappointing, they are very very slow at bringing them and when you go to the bar they tell you to go back to your seat. It’s not unusual to wait 30mims plus for a drink, I think this is because they don’t want merry people walking around the place. It’s in the middle of nowhere amongst derelict land and you really can’t walk anywhere to do anything. We got a taxi in to hersonissos to go for tea one evening €15 per way. If you like a change of scenery then this probably isn’t the best place for you. It’s right under a flight path which didn’t bother us but some people may find low flying aeroplanes every 15/20 mins during the day annoying. The constant selfie taking by people there does become rather annoying at times especially when your trying to relax and there on every walk way, leaning against every palm tree/wall/water fountain/sun bed there in the pools taking pics/videos. We stayed in a pool view room and it was very standard nothing special at all!! All in all it was a relaxing place but massively overpriced, £3k for a 5 night stay with hardly any drinks and rubbish food is ridiculous. Would I recommend this place…….. absolutely NOT Will we be returning ………. Absolutely NOT Would rather spend my money on other hotels we’ve visited that are far nicer and cheaper 👌

Me and the wife came here for my wifes suprise 40th birthday The hotel is amazing The food is out of this world The staff are first class We had a swim up room 327 Got the sun at around 12pm Such a nice place to relax and enjoy luxury If you want a great time away with your partner this is the place to come

Very nice place, the settings, bars, restaurants and entertainment were great. Special shout out to Maria and Viktor at the cabana bar and to Kostas at the American breakfast restaurant. All couldn't do enough for us including a special treat for a birthday. Everything was just a step up from usual 5*. Only comment is to bring a UK Amazon fire stick for TV if you want or need to see UK TV other than sky news. Definitely 5* +

I wouldn't call this a 5 star hotel, it's a tired looking in places 4 star at best. Cleaning staff are great, rooms always cleaned, but had to chase reception to refill fridge. Best staff member was Kostas, he was always there to take drinks orders and clear empty glasses, brilliant and hard working young man!!!! Other staff members, mainly in the restaurants and buffet just got ruder, and service standards certainly went downhill as the week went on. Way too many silly niggly and annoying things around the hotel and room (sewage smell from toilet, and stupid little useless ironing board in room etc) to call this 5 star, stayed in a far better 3 star hotel in Florida last year, room, facilities and staff/service standards than here. Long way to go until I consider it 5 star, and unfortunately won't ever return or would recommend to anyone else, seriously overpriced!!!!

We returned from Stella Island last night. It exceeded expectations and the reviews prove this, Our swim up room was great, we had the morning sun which was nice before it got too hot The staff were brilliant. Every morning we we greeted and being Coeliac I was immediately asked what did I want and they went out of their way to cater for us. One morning I asked about a gluten free Pizza and at lunch time I was informed that it was ready and it just needed a minute before it was on my plate. Nothing was too much trouble. All the staff were very attentive, especially the buffet staff, there were immaculately turned out always had a smile, not always possible in the hospitality sector. Special mention must go to Irini.

We had a lovely stay, despite the weather being a bit hit or miss and the pool being a bit cold. Umbra bar was our favourite, staff there are always kind and smiling. Everything was great. We wanted to add that the entertainment in Paraiso was amazing. We haven’t experienced hotel entertainment like it, and we have travelled a lot and are from USA. I think we will be back!