Scores at a Glance
Grecotel Caramel Boutique ResortMitsis Selection Laguna
Overall
8.7
9.0
Beach
8.2
7.7
Food
8.6
9.0
Service
9.0
9.2
Rooms
8.8
8.8
Value
7.8
8.6
Romance
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8.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (639)
Google Rating
4.8 (5,721)
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
28 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
7.7
8.6
Food
9.0
9.0
Service
9.2
8.8
Rooms
8.8
—
Pools
9.2
7.8
Value
8.6
8.5
Family
9.0
—
Romance
8.7
—
Nightlife
8.4
8.7
Quiet
7.8
—
Adventure
7.8
—
Wellness
8.4
8.0
Remote work
—
—
Accessibility
7.8
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
—
Lively
Yes
—
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
—
Nightlife
Yes
—
Kids
Yes
Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
- Adults-only beachfront boutique
- Private sandy beach
- Elixir spa and thalassotherapy
- Cretan farm-to-table dining
Mitsis Selection Laguna
- 5 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 28 min from HER
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 — Mitsis Selection Laguna
- True 24-hour ultra all-inclusive
- Excellent restaurant and bar depth
- Large heated pool landscape
- Strong family facilities
- Daily-refilled minibar
- High staff-service sentiment
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 — Mitsis Selection Laguna
- Beach is mixed sand/pebbles rather than a soft-sand standout
- À la carte restaurants need reservations
- Spa and most watersports are extra
- Room service usually carries a tray charge
- Main family areas can be active rather than quiet