Scores at a Glance
Grecotel Caramel Boutique ResortHotel Benalma Costa del Sol
Overall
8.7
8.0
Beach
8.2
8.0
Food
8.6
7.6
Service
9.0
8.0
Rooms
8.8
7.7
Value
7.8
7.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.8 (639)
Google Rating
4.5 (3,459)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Boutique
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
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All Scores
8.2
Beach
8.0
8.6
Food
7.6
9.0
Service
8.0
8.8
Rooms
7.7
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Pools
8.2
7.8
Value
7.8
8.5
Family
8.1
8.7
Quiet
7.3
8.0
Remote work
7.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
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Kids
Yes
Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
- Adults-only beachfront boutique
- Private sandy beach
- Elixir spa and thalassotherapy
- Cretan farm-to-table dining
Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
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.
Pros — Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- Beachfront Costa del Sol location.
- Flexible board basis with an all-inclusive option.
- Family pool, children's slide area, and adults-only pool support different traveler types.
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.
Cons — Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- All-inclusive inclusions are more limited than classic Caribbean-style all-inclusive resorts.
- Official room detail access was limited during research.
- Thin property-specific Reddit coverage keeps the record under review.