Scores at a Glance
Grecotel Caramel Boutique ResortHurawalhi Island Resort
Overall
8.7
9.5
Beach
8.2
9.4
Food
8.6
9.5
Service
9.0
9.5
Rooms
8.8
9.4
Luxury
—
9.4
Value
7.8
9.0
Romance
—
9.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
9.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (639)
Google Rating
4.9 (913)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Boutique
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
40 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
9.4
8.6
Food
9.5
9.0
Service
9.5
8.8
Rooms
9.4
—
Pools
8.8
—
Luxury
9.4
7.8
Value
9.0
8.5
Family
—
—
Romance
9.7
8.7
Quiet
9.5
—
Wellness
8.9
8.0
Remote work
7.4
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
- Adults-only beachfront boutique
- Private sandy beach
- Elixir spa and thalassotherapy
- Cretan farm-to-table dining
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
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 — Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
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 — Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded