Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa

Please don't take glasses (in case U don't order) from table on diner time

Room was kept clean, the cleaners are so friendly as were the pool/bar staff as well as spa. Emma the spa manager was lovely as was our therapist Dimirta. The receptionist Marta was absolutely rude on arrival and her attitude during our check in and room assignment was just shocking. The manager was able to correct and give us an alternative room which was what we paid for. Sea view room. The hotel should give guests complimentary late checkout especially when they are not so busy. The hotel is beautiful and the food did not fail during our half board stay. The soft drinks are overpriced but there is a local spa which is more affordable.

The hotel come with private beach, great for the family. The hotel is clean, staff is extremely nice. It is very close to the village.

Excellent location. Beautiful property. Wonderful staff. Really enjoyed all 3 pools, the nearby beach, and everything within walking distance! My room type should not have been listed as it is “ Dazzling Blue Sea View Outdoor Hot Tub”. It is a ground floor room directly facing a fairly busy pedestrian street. Flip up blinds were closed the entire stay, so this room doesn’t truly offer even a peak view of the ocean, let alone a “dazzling blue sea view”. Had a great time while in Crete, but wish they would market this room type honestly, as it was disappointing and I think false.

Lovely trip

All staff were first class, Stefanos the Restaurant Manager was five star and personable in attendance to us and it was a joy to chat with him. The pools are all amazing and accessible beach made the stay enjoyable.

Fantastic!

Our family enjoyed an amazing eight-day stay at Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa. The rooms were spacious, modern, and spotless, with comfortable beds and excellent amenities. Housekeeping kept everything in pristine condition daily. The food was exceptional, offering a wide variety for every meal. From hearty breakfast buffets to exquisite dinners, every dish was delicious. The restaurant staff were attentive and accommodating, enhancing our dining experience. The pool area was a highlight. Well-maintained with plenty of loungers and umbrellas, it provided a fantastic spot for relaxation. Our children loved the kids' pool, while we enjoyed the serene adults' pool. The spa facilities were also excellent, offering a peaceful escape. The staff at Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa were outstanding. From our arrival, we were welcomed with warm smiles and genuine hospitality. Every team member went above and beyond to make our stay memorable, always ready to assist and ensuring we felt welcome. Overall, our stay at Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa was perfect. The combination of luxurious accommodations, delicious food, excellent facilities, and exceptional service made our family trip special. We left with wonderful memories and a strong desire to return. For a place to unwind, enjoy great food, and be pampered by a wonderful team, Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa is the perfect choice.

Our family enjoyed an amazing eight-day stay at Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa. The rooms were spacious, modern, and spotless, with comfortable beds and excellent amenities. Housekeeping kept everything in pristine condition daily. The food was exceptional, offering a wide variety for every meal. From hearty breakfast buffets to exquisite dinners, every dish was delicious. The restaurant staff were attentive and accommodating, enhancing our dining experience. The pool area was a highlight. Well-maintained with plenty of loungers and umbrellas, it provided a fantastic spot for relaxation. Our children loved the kids' pool, while we enjoyed the serene adults' pool. The spa facilities were also excellent, offering a peaceful escape. The staff at Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa were outstanding. From our arrival, we were welcomed with warm smiles and genuine hospitality. Every team member went above and beyond to make our stay memorable, always ready to assist and ensuring we felt welcome. Overall, our stay at Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa was perfect. The combination of luxurious accommodations, delicious food, excellent facilities, and exceptional service made our family trip special. We left with wonderful memories and a strong desire to return. For a place to unwind, enjoy great food, and be pampered by a wonderful team, Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa is the perfect choice.

Perfect

Pros: clean, modern facility, good breakfast and dinner food selection, at the center of shopping and restaurant area, and close to the beach. Cons: VERY confusing food and drinks policy where even the all-inclusive package does not pay for cocktails, spirits and drinks, which are not exorbitantly expensive (€12 Pina-Colada, anyone?). Expedia did not highlight this, nor did it warn us that we were booking a room with half-board package, so it was an unpleasant surprise that even after paying for an "all-inclusive" stay we still had to pay for water and drinks at the dinner, and go for lunch to an outside restaurant (lunch was not included either). There is absolutely nothing to do at the hotel, there is no entertainment whatsoever, except for an oddball musician after lunch and a DJ once a week. Do NOT stay there with kids, they will get bored after a day at the pool. Even getting a sunbed around the main pool is tricky, there is a race that happens daily at 9am when the pool opens, with people jumping one over another to put a towel or even a hat to reserve a sunbed for a day. There are additional sunbeds at the hotel's beach house, but the pool there is tiny. The beach is a few minutes from the beach house, but the sunbeds in the beach are all reserved in the morning, and are spaced so densely that there is no relaxing there unless you like spending time in a crowd. The sea is OK, with black sand and rocky floor, so we ended up spending most of the time around pools.

We’ve been visit in the hotel with our baby. The hotel staff was attentive to our requests

The room had an amazing view

lovely stay, warm reception, food lovely, caring staff and property recently refurbished and kept cleaned.

Amazing stay, loved every second. However, could improve on the lunch timings - as it is too close to breakfast and too far from dinner which can leave you hungry for a while & the snack options are very limited.

Really beautiful hotel with new updated rooms in a great location.

The Akasha Resort, made the reservation a year ago this was our first stay, from the front desk at check in, to check out there were greetings with smiles, even a (hug). Great suggestions for a quick bite, in walking distance, (food was delicious). Our bags were in our spotless room by the time we opened the door. The buffet was delicious and diverse. The service in the buffet, pool, and beach were excellent. We can’t wait to come back and hope to stay longer then 5 days. This is most definitely a 5 star Resort.

This resort is truly excellent. If you are looking for a quiet, clean and picturesque place to unwind then look now further. The facilities provided are of an immaculate standard and the staff couldn’t be any more welcoming and accommodating. I don’t know what you are paying them but they all deserve raise!

Absolutely lovely hotel. Very comfortable areas inside and out. Staff friendly and attentive. Food and drinks good. Can’t fault it, I’ll be going back there, or to another hotel in that group for sure!! Advice….just book all inclusive, it’s well worth it and saves hassle every time you order a delicious cocktail!!

Very friend and helpful staff. It’s a shame that some of the rooms with hot tubs and swimming pools are street facing.