Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, Crete

It is amongst my personal top 10 hotels I have stayed at. Decor was amazing and the setting was beautiful. The rooms were spacious and comfortable and were kept clean with towels that were expected of a five star hotel. All the staff went the extra mile and management were present and available. Breakfast was truly a wonderful experience as was lunch and dinner. Only thing I would criticize is the lack of bar service at the pool area. The beach facilities and service were excellent. We enjoyed the movie theater which was comfortable and professional equipped. Well done to the team

My daughter and I have enjoyed a wonderful week at the Phaea Blue. The staff as others have said are all warm, friendly and very helpful; the food is outstanding, rooms serene and views beautiful. We particularly loved the idyllic Blue Door restaurant where the food and views are delicious. We really enjoyed our evening at the Farmer’s Feast communal dinner in the vegetable gardens and broke bread with Californians, Texans, the Dutch, Germans and Greek families. We also took a trip to Spinalonga having read The Island a few years ago. The only issue with the Phaea Blue is the Meltemi wind which of course the hotel can’t control. The winds were very, very strong all week. We managed to swim a couple of times but the waves were large and it was impossible to read a book or grab a drink on the beach without books and glasses flying away and breaking. We walked into Plaka a couple of evenings for cocktails and supper at local tavernas. Giovanni’s was particularly good as was Gorgona. We also took a €30 taxi into Agios Nikolaos which is a charming little seaside town full of colour and character. We ate overlooking the lake at Gioma Meze; do book a table if you can. The views were to die for as was the food! Despite the winds, we had a super week at Phaea Blue. Thank you everyone!

If I could add another star to Phaea Blue I would! From the moment we entered this exquisitely designed hotel we were welcomed with warmth, enthusiasm and champagne! After being shown the extensive library and other public areas, we were whisked away to our beautiful suite with private pool in a “buggy”, available to take you anywhere on the vast property at a moment’s notice. We were happiest, though, to walk almost everywhere, taking in the spectacular grounds—flowers in full bloom, cypress, palms, herbs, lavender, produce garden… Beginning with a lavish breakfast buffet each morning and ending at Blue Door, Anthos or on top of the property in the garden, we will remember the many delectable and interesting bites and sips—freshly squeezed juices and Greek wines—for a very long time! Blue Door is quite special—not only is the food exquisite but you’re right on the water and, on one of the nights we were there, local musicians played for us—a dream! Not to be missed is the farm-to-table dinner, offered twice each week in the middle of the produce garden—what could be better than food grown by staff and local farmers and local vineyards?! Dinner is served family style and the chef keeps delivering small plates of whatever he’s inspired to cook on any particular evening—a most beautiful education in Greek culture! There’s so much to do right from the hotel—walk to Plaka or take the hotel launch to Spinalonga, another must! The beach is smooth rocks with crystal clear water! The staff was spectacular with exploration advice, restaurant recommendations, arranging for cars to take us anywhere and to bring us back “home” whenever we were ready! We weren’t surprised to meet several people who return to Phaea Blue year after year and we hope we’ll be back one day soon! Thank you everyone!!

This is hands down one of my favorite hotels. From the moment we arrived - everything was total perfection. The welcome greeting to the amenities, to the activities to the accommodations. The food was as extraordinary as the service - we came away feeling like everyone we encountered there is now a good friend! Highly recommend the traditional “pop up” dinner - which was absolutely spectacular. We also loved going out on the boat and having lunch and swimming. Every meal was incredibly delicious… and every person we encountered was so helpful and kind- from the general manager to the food and beverage manager… the executive chef and Maria who served us each morning. The rooms are stunning and comfortable. My husband and I shared a suite with our two daughters. We hated to leave - but as they reminded us, we must leave in order to come back. And we WILL be back.

The way you are pampered makes you feel home. The kindness and professionalism of the staff is something absolutely worth. Always available and attentive. The restaurant on the seaside, Blue Door, is a place with an idyllic view, you forget you are in a hotel, you feel like being at lunch or dinner with friends. Here too, impeccable service and excellent cuisine. Breakfast is truly unique, quality and courtesy. The beach is located in the most beautiful part of the gulf, in front of Spinalonga island. We were very satisfied with the cleanliness of our room and in general. A totally relaxing holiday in a place with a unique view.