Scores at a Glance
Grecotel Caramel Boutique ResortMitsis Selection Rinela
Overall
8.7
8.9
Beach
8.2
8.6
Food
8.6
9.0
Service
9.0
8.9
Rooms
8.8
8.7
Value
7.8
8.4
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (639)
Google Rating
4.8 (6,621)
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
15 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
8.6
8.6
Food
9.0
9.0
Service
8.9
8.8
Rooms
8.7
—
Pools
8.5
7.8
Value
8.4
8.5
Family
8.8
8.7
Quiet
—
8.0
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
Yes
Quiet
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
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 Rinela
- 5 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 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 Rinela
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.