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Ostria Resort and Spa
Greece, Europe
Lerapetra
Ostria Resort and Spa is a luxurious beachfront property located near Ierapetra on the southern coast of Crete. Offering a blend of traditional Cretan hospitality and modern elegance, the resort is perfect for families, couples, and spa enthusiasts. The spacious rooms and suites are designed with comfort in mind, featuring contemporary decor, air conditioning, and private balconies or terraces. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options across several restaurants serving local and international cuisine, relax in the extensive spa facilities, or engage in numerous activities such as water sports, tennis, and yoga. With its beautiful surroundings and a focus on wellness and leisure, Ostria Resort and Spa provides an ideal retreat for a rejuvenating holiday.
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Entertainment staff
- Sun loungers
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Spa and Wellness Centre
- Outdoor Swimming Pools
- Private beach area
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent5,922 reviews
Excellent
72%
Very Good
19%
Average
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
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Value
Everything was perfect besides…
The only thing that was not perfect during our stay was the way the guests were treated by the animation team.
The animators clearly had a strong preference for French-speaking guests and mostly interacted with them, while guests of other nationalities were often left out or simply ignored. This was particularly disappointing because the animation team is incredibly talented and puts on truly amazing shows.
Unfortunately, a large part of the daily activities and entertainment was conducted mainly in French, which made it difficult or even impossible for other guests to participate. This was especially noticeable during the rainy and stormy days of our stay, when the animation programme was one of the few entertainment options available at the hotel.
It is a shame because the animators have so much talent and clearly put a lot of effort into their performances. A more inclusive approach towards guests of all nationalities would have made our experience much better.
Apart from this, the rest of the staff were wonderful. The waiters and bartenders were incredibly friendly, helpful and welcoming, and we really appreciated their service.
Great until the storms hit….
We had a wonderful stay at Ostria whilst the sun was shining. The food and drinks were tasty and varied. We loved the different parts of the main restaurant where adults only could eat. The house wine served at meal times too was enjoyable if you didn’t want to purchase premium bottles. We had a swim up room which was very comfortable. The pool was lovely and had a great terrace with loungers etc. We liked to use the main pool too with the comfy loungers and access to drinks. This was away from the slightly smaller pool where the animation team did their bit. I prefer a relaxing atmosphere where I can read and chill. Having a choice was a bonus. The room AC was great for me as I prefer a cool environment at all times. However, we were here when the torrential storms and flooding appeared. Sadly our holiday was ruined after just 2 days but the hotel and staff did everything they could to improve moral. I felt so sorry for all of them as the conditions were unprecedented.
Review by maxib Leeds, United Kingdom
Ok but nothing special
The hotel resort is lovely very clean lovely gardens plenty of pools beds nice and comfortable However the food in the main restaurant wasn’t to my taste lots of fish and some quite strange dishes that were also at times quite cold. Breakfast was also a bit mixed lots of continental choice but also strange stuff like cooked peppers and no things like baked beans. Eggs were ok. My husband was also very disappointed with the paddle facilities as he wanted to play paddle games but these weren’t available to non jet tours guests. Only coaching which was costly and confusing as all other activities including tennis were free. Staff on the whole were friendly but very focused on French with activities in French. All inclusive drinks were ok but cocktails mostly premixed and very acidic and not much choice The hotel is quite isolated the nearest town is €11 euros in taxi so not very easy to see other parts of the area. We didn’t get to go on any tours as it wasn’t obvious where the tour operators were to be found.
Review by HLA71 Barnsley, United Kingdom
Excellent family holiday
Had a fantastic family holiday at the Ostria. Rooms were great. Very clean well equipped and very comfortable. Food was good, large choice in the main restaurant and the gala night was great. Enjoyed the Aelous restaurant but the Maestro wasn’t as good, the meat was tough. Special mention to Manos who was very friendly and provided excellent service in the adults only bar. Overall excellent holiday and would definitely return.
Excellent holiday
Excellent family holiday It’s like a little Cretan village by the beach Very clean and well maintained. The sea view rooms are very comfortable, clean and well equipped. Special thank you to Manos who was very friendly and provided excellent service at the adults only bar. Food was plentiful and lots of choice Really enjoyed the gala night. Food was lovely and entertainment was great. Would definitely go again
