Scores at a Glance
Grecotel Caramel Boutique ResortMayia Exclusive Resort & Spa
Overall
8.7
9.3
Beach
8.2
7.7
Food
8.6
9.5
Service
9.0
9.3
Rooms
8.8
9.2
Luxury
—
9.2
Value
7.8
8.8
Romance
—
9.4
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (639)
Google Rating
4.8 (1,266)
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
70 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
7.7
8.6
Food
9.5
9.0
Service
9.3
8.8
Rooms
9.2
—
Pools
9.0
—
Luxury
9.2
7.8
Value
8.8
8.5
Family
—
—
Romance
9.4
—
Nightlife
8.4
8.7
Quiet
8.6
—
Wellness
8.8
8.0
Remote work
7.8
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
Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 70 min from RHO
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 — Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa
- Premium all-inclusive evidence
- Adults-only luxury setting
- Strong food and branded-drink inclusion
- Modern rooms and private-pool options
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 — Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa
- Stony beach feedback
- À la carte reservations can fill
- Not family-friendly
- Exact entrance coordinate needs manual confirmation