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Club Med CefalùvsGrecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
Club Med CefalùGrecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (1,535)
Google Rating
4.8 (634)
$500-800
Price / Night
$500-800
No
Adults Only
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Boutique
90 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.2
8.6
Food
8.6
8.5
Service
9.0
8.7
Rooms
8.8
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Value
7.8
—
Family
8.5
8.6
Romance
—
8.2
Quiet
8.7
8.3
Adventure
—
—
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Club Med Cefalù
QuietAdventureRomance
Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
RomanceQuiet
Activities
Club Med Cefalù
Water sportsSpaKids
Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
SpaWater sports
Club Med Cefalù
- Clifftop Mediterranean village
- Sailing school and water sports
- Italian cooking classes
- Panoramic pool on the bluff
Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
- Adults-only beachfront boutique
- Private sandy beach
- Elixir spa and thalassotherapy
- Cretan farm-to-table dining
Pros — Club Med Cefalù
- Highly scenic cliffside setting near Cefalù.
- Strong guest ratings for location, sleep quality, rooms, cleanliness, and service.
- Good fit for active couples and families with older children.
Pros — Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
- Boutique scale with polished design.
- Strong guest satisfaction across OTA sources.
- Family-friendly without feeling like a large children-focused resort.
Cons — Club Med Cefalù
- Not a classic wide-sand beach resort.
- Transfer time is meaningful from both Palermo and Catania.
- Value scores trail the strongest categories in published guest ratings.
Cons — Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
- Beach texture may not suit sand-focused travelers.
- Less resort sprawl and fewer pools than larger Crete properties.
- Some experiences may require advance reservations.