Scores at a Glance
Ocean Blue & SandSea Side A Lifestyle Resort
Overall
8.4
8.8
Beach
8.2
8.4
Food
8.0
8.6
Service
8.2
9.1
Rooms
7.9
8.7
Luxury
—
8.8
Value
8.4
8.0
Romance
8.0
8.9
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.4
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (17,516)
Google Rating
4.6 (2,374)
From $103
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
8.4
8.0
Food
8.6
8.2
Service
9.1
7.9
Rooms
8.7
8.5
Pools
8.6
—
Luxury
8.8
8.4
Value
8.0
8.5
Family
—
8.0
Romance
8.9
8.6
Nightlife
—
7.3
Quiet
8.5
6.8
Remote work
7.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
—
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
—
Yes
Kids
—
Ocean Blue & Sand
- 2 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from PUJ
Sea Side A Lifestyle Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from HER
Pros — Ocean Blue & Sand
- Large review base and strong recent overall ratings across official, Tripadvisor, Expedia, and other sources.
- Direct beachfront setting with two large pools and a swim-up bar.
- Good family infrastructure, including Daisy Club, Teenclub, sports area, bowling, and nightly entertainment.
- Dining variety is broad for the price point, with two buffet restaurants, seven themed restaurants, coffee shop, and 11 bars.
Pros — Sea Side A Lifestyle Resort
- Strong sea-view setting and adults-only atmosphere.
- Well-reviewed service and spacious rooms.
- Spa, fitness, yoga or Pilates, tennis, and multiple pools add depth beyond the beach.
Cons — Ocean Blue & Sand
- Seaweed and beach-maintenance variability are recurring issues.
- Rooms can feel dated or damp in some buildings.
- Food and drink quality is inconsistent across restaurants and guest sources.
- Sales-pitch pressure, sunbed competition, and service inconsistency appear in recent guest feedback.
Cons — Sea Side A Lifestyle Resort
- Limited walkable dining or nightlife compared with busier Crete resort towns.
- All-inclusive beverage inclusions appear less generous for premium or late-night drinking.
- Exact main-entrance coordinate still needs manual confirmation.