Istron Bay Hotel
Istron
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Why people book this hotel
“Beautiful location, nice staff, nice hotel”
“The Staff, Food and Location with private Beach are all great”
“Everything,the staff was so helpful and polite and made my stay feel amazing”
“The staff were very friendly and helpful, and although it's quite a large hotel …”
“Istron Bay hotel is a charming hotel - with the most fantastic sea view from the…”
“They gave me a better room right away, which I liked very much”
“The food at the hotel is good and the breakfast buffet is huge with a very varie…”
“Excellent breakfast”
“The swimming pool is excellent and got good sunshine all day long in October des…”
“The pool, the breakfast and the staff were great”
“The room and the hotel in general were very clean, the room was comfortable and …”
“The rooms were new, clean, and comfortable”
Overview
The 5-star Istron Bay Hotel offers sea-view accommodation and a swimming pool overlooking the beautiful bay of Istron. It includes 3 restaurants and 2 bars and organizes a variety of water-sports activities. Istron Bay rooms and apartments are tastefully furnished and air conditioned. Each unit has a private balcony and comes with a satellite TV, hairdryer and safe. Guests can choose among one the 3 restaurants serving Cretan and Mediterranean dishes prepared with fresh products and virgin olive oil. Istron Bay can arrange for outdoor activities, such as canoeing, waterskiing and wind surfing. It also features an on-site diving school and a tennis court. Canoeing, waterskiing and wind surfing upon request. The village of Istron is 800 metres away from the hotel. The seaside town of Agios Nikolaos is 13 km away. Private on-site parking is provided free of charge.
Traveller reviews
xiujuan
family_with_children
June 20, 2026
“Nice stay”
Beautiful location, nice staff, nice hotel
Maxime
solo_traveller
June 11, 2026
“Beautiful location to get married and enjoy the breathtaking sceneries”
Everything,the staff was so helpful and polite and made my stay feel amazing
Anthony
couple
October 21, 2025
“Very Enjoyable and Relaxing.”
Whilst a little tired and needing updating in parts, Istron Bay Hotel continues to be a lovely place to have a holiday. The Staff, Food and Location with private Beach are all great. Thank you.
Alan
family_with_children
October 18, 2025
“Four star hotel in a five star location.”
The hotel is in a fabulous location in a beautiful bay with scenic views across to Agios Nikolaos - much better than anything we saw in Elounda which we had also considered staying at. We're very glad we chose Istron Bay instead, though the hotel is quite isolated, so having a small rental car was an asset. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and although it's quite a large hotel it had a welcoming kind of family feeling - Odysseus especially was always checking if we were enjoying ourselves and needed anything. Martin at the front desk was also very helpful. The swimming pool is excellent and got good sunshine all day long in October despite being built on the north side of the main building. It was a very relaxing place to stay. The sandy private beach is quite a long way down, so with my wife's restricted movement we stayed by the pool instead. But we could see from above that the sea has a very gradual shelf, so it's ideal for children to play in.
LeonZ_iii
couple
October 12, 2025
“Absolute disappointment !!!”
View from the balcony.
Lynn
couple
September 24, 2025
“Very friendly, relaxing and comfortable”
Another lovely stay at this hotel. The room and the hotel in general were very clean, the room was comfortable and spacious with a large terrace with chairs, table and sun loungers. The food at the hotel is good and the breakfast buffet is huge with a very varied choice. The hotel has a relaxed atmosphere, the staff are very friendly and welcoming and several I recognised from our stay two years ago, which for me suggests that the hotel is a good employer. Odeseas was particularly friendly. Most of the staff speak at least some English, with many fluent speakers. The location of the hotel is perfect, with a 20 minute walk to the small town if you need a change of places to eat.
Mika
couple
September 22, 2025
Amazing staff, you could really feel and see that the staff was happy and enjoyed working at Istron Bay Hotel. The location and view of the bay and see was super nice in case you are looking for a place to relax.
Andrea
family_with_children
August 17, 2025
“Excellent value for money, albeit slightly old style.”
Great facilities. Wonderful bay. Excellent breakfast.
Henrik
couple
July 24, 2025
“A charming hotel with good service, exceptional Seaview and breakfast buffet and lovely local beach”
Istron Bay hotel is a charming hotel - with the most fantastic sea view from the rooms and balcony - amazing with the nice almost private beach
Jelena
couple
July 15, 2025
I had a very nice stay at this hotel. They gave me a better room right away, which I liked very much. We got a bottle of wine as a welcome gift, which was very kind. The rooms were new, clean, and comfortable. The breakfast was good with many choices. The hotel is very good for people who want a quiet holiday. There are many beautiful beaches near the hotel, and they are easy to reach. The price and the quality of service are very good. I recommend this hotel!
Jaroslaw
couple
July 3, 2025
Wonderful location. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent vacation.
Margarita
couple
May 27, 2025
“Pleasant stay despite some shortcomings”
Beautiful sea view.
Moshe Magal
couple
March 9, 2025
The views
Omacatl72
couple
January 24, 2025
“Two wonderful weeks of relaxation at sea”
A very good hotel, what I liked most was the bay itself, both restaurants and the very professional staff, responsive and quickly helping to satisfy all your needs. Special thanks to the manager Brokos Manolis, all the Marias and the team of animator-athletes led by the fantastic Danilo! :-)
Joel Genard
solo_traveller
November 12, 2024
The beach is beautifull but can be a bit crowded at time. From my lodging, it was facing the sea but we could not really see it. I believed i had booked a room with view on sea. The hotel was also overbooked in that period so they did what they could, i guess. The pool, the breakfast and the staff were great. I recommend the massage. among the best I have ever had!
Oleksandr
couple
October 29, 2024
The locatoin of the hotel is simply unsurpassed.
Lindsay
couple
October 22, 2024
“Relaxing break in a stunning location. Views to die for. Very helpful staff.”
Absolutely stunning location and views
Susan
solo_traveller
October 13, 2024
“Relaxing, comfortable. Friendly staff in a beautiful location”
Perfect location. Excellent food and friendly staff
Katie
couple
October 5, 2024
“Lovely but you need a car”
The view was amazing and the beach was lovely
Marc
couple
September 13, 2024
“Great location for visits: Kritsa, Gournia, Mohnos, Lato etc. and loved coming back to swim and relax after a day out.”
Lovely, spacious room with terrace and great view. Very friendly staff. Big choice of food at the buffet. Large pool.
Facilities
Activities
Tennis court, Fishing, Massage, Children's playground, Billiards, Table tennis, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Diving, Snorkelling, Private beach area, Beachfront, Water sport facilities on site, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Spa facilities, Massage chair, Beach, Tennis equipment
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Food & Drink
Snack bar, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Air conditioning, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, Lift, Safety deposit box, Minimarket on site, Bicycle parking
Internet
Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (seasonal), Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming Pool, Pool with view, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Pool bar, Kids' pool, Swimming pool
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Services
Airport shuttle (additional charge), Luggage storage, Fax/photocopying, Tour desk, Packed lunches, Car hire, Ironing service, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Barber/beauty shop, Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Apartment with Sea View
This air-conditioned apartment comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath. Boasting a balcony with sea views, this apartment also features a safe deposit box and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 3 beds.
Standard Double or Twin Room with Sea View
These rooms are located in the main building, with a view of the sea, balcony or terrace. Please note that standard rooms cannot accommodate any additional children or adults, only a cot (for children 0-2 years old).
Superior Double Room with Sea View
These rooms with a view of the sea in the upper floors, balcony or terrace with sunshade and deckchairs for sunbathing. They are larger and have a corner seat with sofa, plus a bathrobe service.
Single Room with Sea View
Air-conditioned room with a private balcony overlooking the sea. It is equipped with a minibar, a TV with satellite channels and a safe.
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