Scores at a Glance
Atlantica Imperial Resort and SpaSea Side A Lifestyle Resort
Overall
8.8
8.8
Beach
9.0
8.4
Food
8.7
8.6
Service
8.8
9.1
Rooms
8.5
8.7
Luxury
8.7
8.8
Value
—
8.0
Romance
9.1
8.9
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (1,923)
Google Rating
4.6 (2,374)
From $172
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
—
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
9.0
Beach
8.4
8.7
Food
8.6
8.8
Service
9.1
8.5
Rooms
8.7
8.6
Pools
8.6
8.7
Luxury
8.8
—
Value
8.0
9.1
Romance
8.9
8.3
Quiet
8.5
8.4
Wellness
—
—
Remote work
7.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Atlantica Imperial Resort and Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- Gated, 24-hour security
Sea Side A Lifestyle Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from HER
Pros — Atlantica Imperial Resort and Spa
- Adults-only beachfront setting on Kolymbia Bay.
- Strong restaurant and bar inventory for a resort of this size.
- Multiple pool moods, including quiet and indoor relax pools.
Pros — Sea Side A Lifestyle Resort
- Strong sea-view setting and adults-only atmosphere.
- Well-reviewed service and spacious rooms.
- Spa, fitness, yoga or Pilates, tennis, and multiple pools add depth beyond the beach.
Cons — Atlantica Imperial Resort and Spa
- All-inclusive restrictions are not fully transparent from public pages.
- Water sports are through an external provider.
- Reddit/community consensus is currently too thin for completed status.
Cons — Sea Side A Lifestyle Resort
- Limited walkable dining or nightlife compared with busier Crete resort towns.
- All-inclusive beverage inclusions appear less generous for premium or late-night drinking.
- Exact main-entrance coordinate still needs manual confirmation.