Scores at a Glance
Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf ResortGrecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
Overall
8.3
8.7
Beach
9.2
8.2
Food
8.0
8.6
Service
8.2
9.0
Rooms
7.9
8.8
Value
7.9
7.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (4,173)
Google Rating
4.8 (639)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Boutique
90 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
9.2
Beach
8.2
8.0
Food
8.6
8.2
Service
9.0
7.9
Rooms
8.8
8.4
Pools
—
7.9
Value
7.8
8.0
Family
8.5
—
Quiet
8.7
8.6
Adventure
—
—
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
—
—
Romance
Yes
—
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
—
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
—
Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort
- 4 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 90 min from MBA
Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
- Adults-only beachfront boutique
- Private sandy beach
- Elixir spa and thalassotherapy
- Cretan farm-to-table dining
Pros — Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort
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 — Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort
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.