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Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
Rethymno, Crete, Greece
Five-Star·4.8·Adults Only
The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional
The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional
Five-Star·4.7

Scores at a Glance

Grecotel Caramel Boutique ResortThe Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional
Overall
8.7
8.1
Beach
8.2
8.0
Food
8.6
8.3
Service
9.0
8.6
Rooms
8.8
8.7
Value
7.8
7.6
Romance
8.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better

Quick Stats

8.7
Overall Score
8.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (639)
Google Rating
4.7 (3,533)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Boutique
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
20 min

All Scores

8.2
Beach
8.0
8.6
Food
8.3
9.0
Service
8.6
8.8
Rooms
8.7
Pools
8.1
7.8
Value
7.6
8.5
Family
Romance
8.7
8.7
Quiet
8.8
Wellness
8.5
8.0
Remote work
8.2

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes

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

The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional

  • 2 pools
  • 3 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 20 min from CUN

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 — The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional

  • Boutique beachfront setting
  • Optional all-inclusive flexibility
  • Modern rooms
  • Quiet pool and beach atmosphere
  • Good remote-work suitability

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 — The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional

  • Not a classic full-scale all-inclusive
  • Small resort footprint
  • All-inclusive menu variety may be limited
  • Exact coordinates and room inventory need manual confirmation
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