Kalyves Beach Hotel

Hotel staff were kind and so mush hospitable toward guests, also they have a service-oriented work disposition

A stunning boutique and quint hotel, location is perfect and the staff make it absolutely perfect. I’d definitely recommend upgrading to the all inclusive plus, the cocktails are SO worth it and you get bottled water too which is great if you want to explore the local area. Will be back!

Myself sister her husband and two children 5 and 9 years of age stayed for one week all inclusive plus at the hotel from the moment we stepped inside was made to feel welcome was lovely clean rooms ready for us before the allotted time of checking in nice view of the pools and beach from our balcony fresh towels and beach towels laid out and fruit basket and bottle of wine for our arrival the food was a buffet style and plenty of choice staff excellent in all aspects especially with local knowledge and children really enjoyed the cocktails made on the pool bar, choice of two sides of beaches with sun lounger and umbrella all set out for you to choose. Entertainment was lovely kids loved the mini disco and also enjoyed belly dancing and Greek night ! Would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a great family holiday.

A small hotel in a village that has shops, bars and restaurants all walkable. The 2 rooms we booked were perfect for us, had everything needed to have a comfortable night sleep and shower, nice touch having a bottle of wine on arrival in them too! Cleaned everyday and fresh towels. Friendly staff on reception who were able to help with local bus times and where to get the bus from - 2 min walk to the stop for Chania and 15 mins walk to the stop to Rethymno/Heraklion. Also you can pick up beach towels from them each day 👍 Momo was able to organise trip to Samaria gorge with pick up and drop off outside the hotel which was great. All food was buffet which had a good choice for all- we have a vegetarian in our group and there was plenty to eat, albeit some days better than others, but always a full plate (or two!). The staff again were great, keeping the tables and areas clean, one of the guys (unsure of name) was always smiling 😊 Wine, beer and coffee on tap to help yourself (and soft drinks during meal times) and lovely cocktails from the bar 👍 Wasn’t expecting a lot of the entertainment based on previous reviews, but was pleasantly surprised- the eve entertainment was low key but a great band, magic show, traditional dance show, music quiz, only day no entertainment is a Wednesday. Penelope the reception manager was amazing and helped in sorting out us keeping our rooms longer on our final day (as we had a late flight), great as we were able to spend the day relaxing on the beach, then have a shower before heading off! Booked into the spa with Niki for our last morning. My son had the tailor made massage with Georgia and said it was great. I had the Calm sea massage (back neck and scalp massage) and a facial with Georgia - highly recommend -she checked within first few mins that I was happy with the pressure - it was really relaxing and a perfect end to a great week.

The room was great with a good size balcony and it was very clean. The entertainment was varied. The hotel was in a good location with the bus stop for Chania just around the corner. The downside was that the food was always cold at every single meal. The hotel did supply a microwave in the restaurant, but at busy times we had to queue to use it. For me, when I go all inclusive the food is a big part of the holiday

We had a wonderful stay at Kalyves Beach Hotel. The staff were all so lovely - from the reception team, to the kitchen staff, cleaners and management. We were made to feel so welcome and like nothing was too much trouble. The food and drinks available are delicious, but there is not a large selection at times. This was to be expected as the resort itself is on the smaller size. There are lots of lovely restaurants to eat at in the town for a bit of variation (all within 5 mins walking distance). The hotel room was so lovely - very modern and clean. The shower was great too! The bed was super comfy - as it was 2 twins pushed together, we had so much room. The room also came with aircon and a ceiling fan, so we weren’t too hot. It was great to walk straight down on to the beach and we never struggled to get sun loungers when we ventured out at 9am most mornings. I would definitely visit Kalyves Beach Hotel again! Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful visit.

It was a lovely hotel! Brilliant rooms, bathroom, restaurant and bar! Lots of sun loungers available and 2 outdoor pools. The facilities were clean, and all the staff were very friendly! The massage was lovely and the cocktails fabulous! Would fully recommend!

Size isn't everything. It's not a big resort, so you can expect smaller/fewer pools and bars etc .. However, it's more intimate and tucked away in a lovely village called Kalyves you can stroll around, nicely located on an lovely beach. We never had any issues at all during our stay, and there was a good holiday atmosphere. The food options were better than I thought. You had a range of coffee/teas, juice/water and pastries, bread, egg, meat and salads and fruit/cereal for breakfast. Lunch and dinner buffets were served 1-3pm and from 7pm onwards and there was fish/meat salad, rice/pasta, chips and plenty of food plus assorted desserts. There wasn't a huge variety day to day, but it genuinely kept all of us happy and satisfied. We only once ate outside the hotel and that was because of a day trip. Above expectation buffet food is what I'd call it. The Kalyves staff were all helpful and professional. There was evening entertainment in the form of a disco/quiz and local music and Cretan dancers, we even had a belly dancer one night, which seemed to fascinate the children and older men alike. Most of the guests seemed to head to bed by 10pm so it's not a party hotel. We never heard any partying late in the night or had any noise issues. The rooms were spacious and comfortable and promptly cleaned daily if requested. In our room we also had a fridge which was handy, a mini-balcony which overlooked the small estuary and Sea. I can confirm the Wifi speed was reliable, but not super fast at around 5MBPS. Fortunately, if you use mobile data I had great speeds for 4G, so used that most of the time. We had the All-Inclusive Plus package, which means you get a different colour wristband and get access to premium drinks. This meant you could go and ask for a Mojito or a Pina Colada or Screwdriver and get the branded alcohol. That being said the standard cocktails were quite nice anyway. I'll never be a fan of Cretan beer, but it's on tap you can help yourself, plus wine etc .. My partner particularly enjoyed the Aperol Spritz. There is a small indoor pool and gym, and we found this handy for our son who can't yet swim, and it was never busy in there, almost like a private pool at times, but only about a metre deep (yes, there is a lifeguard). The outdoor pools are small and were a bit cold in May, but refreshing. The best thing is the beach and the loungers are just feet away from the drinks bar, and we found ourselves mixing pool and beach time with ease. There's outdoor showers if you want to wash your feet. You can also have a lovely stroll along the beach and there's some nice shops, restaurants and cocktail bars nearby, you can even walk 10 minutes and be at the marina where we had a nice cruise with Kalyves Cruises (nice guys who spoke English and took us on a tour for about 4 hours, with stops for swimming and snorkelling with a little bit of history thrown in). Not far away, about 10 minutes by car/taxi is their sister resort (much bigger) call

Very nice hotel with beautiful beach side room and very comfortable bed, the personel was very friendly and helfull, the guest relations was great help for us, the food was very good, and the hotel is very clean, the beach have enough sun beds and clean, there 3 pools and spa. We will come back