Interesting that the review before last (good) came from the next town.
If you want a quiet, out of the way place away from tourist areas – this is for you. Not for those who do not have a hire car or have difficulties with steps or hills.
Creta Suites Resort is set up on a mountainside. All face south and have a view overlooking the sea. We were in a one bedroomed apartment supposedly suitable for 4 people. The bedroom was a good size and the bed very comfortable. The lounge was small and it would be difficult to use the settee for an extra two people. The kitchen was dark, and you will need to bring a dish cloth, tea towel and sink plug as none are provided – neither is any washing up liquid or other cleaning materials! Bathroom is dark. Shower area basic and there is not a plentiful supply of hot water. It took us 3 days to try and get a lime scaled head changed so as we could have a shower rather than use the tap.
There is no information on the area either in the apartments or in the reception. You can pay for an hour on the internet or use your own computer to find where to go. Otherwise get prepared before your visit.
Can I suggest Mirtos (petty village east of Ierapetra) For a day out, start out by visiting Agios Nicholaos. Park down at the Marina for 3 euros a day. Look around the town. Go onto Elounda and then to Plakas where you can take the ferry to Spinalonga (Immortalised in Victoria Hislop’s “The Island” when it was a leper colony). Chrissi Island is also a place to visit. A boat taking about an hour from Ierapetra. Best to take some food supplies with you in case they run out over there. The best beach we found was at Istros on the road to Agios Nickolaos. Take a turning right just before or after the eucalyptus trees in the village.
The pool is good with a small pool for children. There are sunbeds around the pool though not much shade.
The restaurant has good food although far more expensive than the Tavernas around. There are three Tavernas outside the resort, We found the best one was Rodos, just a few metres down the road, where you are taken in to the kitchens to see what is on offer that day, Good service – a three course meal for 2 including wine about 23 euros
The information on the suites, I think, as well as many others who we talked to, must have been incorrectly translated or have poetic licence, Firstly it cannot be a 4 star resort, it is more like 2 stars. The village had only one stone lined street and certainly not "plumed with basil and other flowers". The restaurant although good is certainly not luxurious, The beach may be long but certainly not beautiful.
We couldn’t find the guests laundry, gym, children’s playground or club for "little friends"
More could be made of the resort. It is as though the management has lost interest
I believe RCI uses it as an "emergency" resort.
