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Petra Mare is a very good place for a relaxing family holiday. The food quality is above average, and although it’s prepared in small batches (which sometimes means a short wait), everything is fresh and tasty. The dessert bar is a bit limited, but the salad and side dish options are very good.
The restaurant is well organized — there are always available tables, and the staff are friendly, polite, and helpful. The rooms are cozy, comfortable, and cleaned daily with care.
The beach is sandy and perfect for children, with a seabed that gradually deepens — safe and ideal for young swimmers, though the water can be a little cold at times. The children’s pool is also well designed, with many fun attractions and activities that keep kids entertained for hours.
The animation program for kids is excellent — one of the best we’ve seen. The animators are cheerful, energetic, and create a great atmosphere every day.
Overall, Petra Mare is a great choice for families looking for comfort, fun, and relaxation.
Marián Hrabovský
We really enjoyed our stay at Hotel Petra Mare and the hotel met our expectations. We travelled as a couple without children and appreciated the separate dining area for adults only. We didn’t join the animation programs, but the animators were friendly and not pushy.
Beach & Pool
The beach is right in front of the hotel, sandy with a gradual entrance to the sea. Most of the time sunbeds were available; only twice we didn’t find any (but we got up very late). At the pool there were always enough sunbeds. The pool water was a bit chilly for our taste, but still fine.
Accommodation
The rooms looked just like in the pictures. Cleaning was done daily, towels were changed every day and beach towels every second day. On arrival our toilet was leaking, but maintenance came within half an hour and fixed it. Bottled water was replenished daily.
Food & Drinks
The food selection was sufficient – not as huge as in some 5* hotels, but everything we tried was delicious. There was also a snack bar by the pool with a smaller choice. The only thing we didn’t enjoy was the ice cream.
Drinks at the beach bar were mostly local alcohol and quite sweet, but for example Gordon’s gin & tonic was perfectly fine. In the evening (18:00–24:00) the main bar offered international alcohol, so the quality of basic drinks was better. Premium drinks were available for an extra charge.
Other services & location
There are two small shops in the hotel, open until about 11 pm. The town center is about 10 minutes on foot – lovely, with many shops and bars coming alive in the evening. The only drawback was the long transfer from the airport – we were among the last to be dropped off, so the ride took almost 2.5 hours.
Staff
All staff were very friendly and helpful.
Overall
A great holiday with only a few minor downsides. We definitely recommend Hotel Petra Mare.
Damian Dzierżak
We spent our all-inclusive vacation at this hotel in Crete, and overall, it left a good impression, though there were a few issues worth mentioning.
First of all, the cleanliness was excellent – both the rooms and the common areas were very well maintained. Housekeeping did a great job every day, which we really appreciated. The food was tasty, but unfortunately quite repetitive – after a few days it felt like we were eating the same dishes with slight variations. On the bright side, the drinks were very good and freshly made, which made relaxing by the bar much more enjoyable.
The pool area with water slides for kids was definitely a highlight – our children loved it and spent most of their time there. However, I have to mention a very concerning incident that occurred during our stay. One of the parasols detached from its base and flew straight into the children's pool area – it was a miracle that no one was hurt. This was extremely alarming and we were shocked that such a safety issue could happen. The hotel absolutely needs to ensure that all equipment around the pool is properly secured to prevent accidents like this.
As for the rooms – they were clean and comfortable, but unfortunately not well soundproofed. We could hear everything from the hallway and the room above us, which made it hard to fully relax, especially at night.
All in all, it’s a hotel with potential, good service, and enjoyable facilities, but it definitely needs to improve some areas, especially in terms of guest safety.
Balint Gulyas
This summer, based on my daughter's choice, we spent our holiday at Hotel Petra Mare in the town of Ierapetra. It's hard to put into words, but out of all our family vacations, this was by far the best. The location is fantastic; being so close to the beach meant everything to us. Breakfast on the terrace with the sound of the sea, lunch, dinner, and evening relaxation... it was a wonderful experience.
The hotel staff were delightful, and I have nothing negative to say. A special thanks to Maria, the Guest Relationship Manager—such a kind and caring employee is very rare! I hope she is truly appreciated.
The rooms were spotlessly clean and the staff made sure of that; their efforts were clearly felt. The rooms were comfortable and appropriately sized—not too large, but that’s typical in Greece.
The meals were varied and prepared with very good quality ingredients, which was a definite plus for everyone in our family.
I feel we will certainly return!
Thank you for everything!
Lily Chaliki
A true gem!
Petra Mare is an absolute treasure. Its location is simply breathtaking, right by the sea, making you feel surrounded by the beauty of the water. The rooms are spotless, perfectly maintained, and very comfortable. The buffet is outstanding, offering a wide variety of options to suit every taste.
The pools are wonderful, especially the infinity pool at sunset – it is truly magical. If you prefer peace and quiet away from children’s laughter, you can easily retreat to the nearby adults-only beach for total relaxation. The spa is also fantastic, offering a perfect way to unwind.
Overall, everything exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed a wonderful two-day stay, felt incredibly well taken care of, and left feeling like royalty. Highly recommended!
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