Maleme Mare Beach Resort Hotel

“Very nice resort with two pools situated in a quiet area”

We had a really lovely week's stay at Maleme Mare in July. We share many of the other positive reviews: Beautiful resort, lovely green areas, fantastic pool areas and lovely, large rooms with good balconies. As the bar with lots of seating is between the two pools, it rarely gets really crowded aro… more

We had a really lovely week's stay at Maleme Mare in July. We share many of the other positive reviews: Beautiful resort, lovely green areas, fantastic pool areas and lovely, large rooms with good balconies. As the bar with lots of seating is between the two pools, it rarely gets really crowded around the pools (at least not during our stay - only one day many new arrivals seemed to be members of ’the sunbed gang'. Extremely annoying as everywhere, but the hotel managed well by having a lot of extra sunbeds when needed. During the day many guests, including ourselves, switched between the pool area, the bar area and the restaurant. The food was generally good with variations. Soup, fresh salads, fish, chicken and meat as well as different types of potatoes and rice. Everything was quickly replenished for both lunch and dinner. Well, after a week it might start to taste a bit the same, but so it does if you go to different Greek restaurants in more touristy areas. Summa summarum: We were satisfied! Staff was nice, from arrival to departure. Guests were invited to tip at a bowl in bar and restaurant, which was fine, but it was fortunately not like you felt you had to tip for each ’included drink’ – which would kind of ruin the concept of All Inclusive. Ice and coffee to be self served all day was nice. Maleme Beach was very quite – which we expected and wanted, and what we could see looking at Google Maps. For us, that was very nice. But if you want a main street with restaurants, bars and shops outside the door, you might get disappointed. If you want to rent a car/take a bus etc., it is very easy. There are (at least) three shops/supermarkets very close to the hotel, which was nice. We were a little bit reluctant with the peble beach, but for the two days, we could swim in it, it was great. Just a good idea wearing shoes. Unfortunately, we had 5-6 days of waves and red flags. There is entertainment some evenings of week, and more silent bar evenings other days. We found that it was a good mixture, as it is not a ’party hotel’ – but it is still nice with some entertainment. All in all, this was what we expected and wanted for this week of relaxation. (P.S.: We had a room on the site of the quite pool, which is quiter, but also has a more beautiful view).

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“Lovely family hotel”

Just came back, family of four What a beautiful hotel Felt like a spa experience Plenty of sunbeds Staff really welcoming Absolutely stunning views The sea is lovely and calm most of the time and very quiet area We hired a car one day and took the fun train to see pleasures of Crete We took a bus … more

Just came back, family of four What a beautiful hotel Felt like a spa experience Plenty of sunbeds Staff really welcoming Absolutely stunning views The sea is lovely and calm most of the time and very quiet area We hired a car one day and took the fun train to see pleasures of Crete We took a bus into the pretty town of chania The food was varied enough for all We never went hungry however we did eat in some stunning tavernas in the mountains The hotel is spotless and rooms to a high standard I was really sad to go home as they make you feel part of there family Very safe for children to play in hotel grounds and as it’s only small the kids made friends from day one Entertainment was four times in the week which was great The only downside was the alcohol as cocktails only served from 6.30 - 10.30 pm I would definitely return this hotel is very charming with stunning views A massive thankyou to all the staff

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“Come as a guest, leave as a friend”

Our third visit to Maleme Mare and we love it so much. It is located in a beautiful and peaceful area, the perfect place to relax and enjoy. The food is amazing and fresh, a lot of authentic greek cuisine. The rooms are spacious and very clean with good aircondition. The staff is very friendly and … more

Our third visit to Maleme Mare and we love it so much. It is located in a beautiful and peaceful area, the perfect place to relax and enjoy. The food is amazing and fresh, a lot of authentic greek cuisine. The rooms are spacious and very clean with good aircondition. The staff is very friendly and always ready to assist. Their motto “Come as a guest, leave as a friend” is absolutely true, we have made great friends there. The value for money is very good since you get everything you need while you stay there.

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“Nice hotel, although not really 4 star in our opinion.”

We had an overall relaxing stay, with some clear positives but also a few areas that didn’t meet expectations for a four-star hotel. The pool area is a highlight—plenty of space and no issues getting sunbeds, which made it easy to unwind. The grounds are well kept and pleasant to walk around, and t… more

We had an overall relaxing stay, with some clear positives but also a few areas that didn’t meet expectations for a four-star hotel. The pool area is a highlight—plenty of space and no issues getting sunbeds, which made it easy to unwind. The grounds are well kept and pleasant to walk around, and the reception team were excellent. One member of staff in particular was very friendly and went out of her way to help us find a doctor during our stay, which we really appreciated. The owner was also welcoming, if a little eccentric. However, there were several drawbacks. While the hotel provides sunbeds on the beach, these come at an extra charge, which feels unnecessary given the overall price. The food was unfortunately average at best—often slow to be replenished, with little urgency from staff. Some of the core dishes felt low quality, with a lot of cheaper cuts of meat, and the soft drinks were particularly poor. This was disappointing and took away from the overall experience. The gym was another letdown and one of the main reasons we choshotel. It feels like a collection of old or donated equipment rather than a proper facility. Thankfully, the beachfront location made it possible to get out for runs, although this was really only manageable in the mornings due to the heat. We booked expecting a four-star standard, having stayed in several similar hotels across Greece, but this didn’t quite match that level. While we did enjoy a relaxing break, the food and facilities mean this would likely be a one-time visit for us, especially considering the price and expectations set by the rating and reviews. ***l

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