Mitsis Selection Laguna
Last verified July 2026. Beach is the weakest mark at 7.7. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in
2026 hotel description lists a main restaurant, Cretan, Italian, Pan-Asian, Fish, and seasonal Pop Up Grill restaurants, plus creperie/gelateria, pizza snack bar, snack beach bar, wine/champagne/sushi bar, and seven bars.
Pools & waterplay
With waterslides, heated
Hotel description lists a heated main outdoor pool, a complex of three pools, an active pool with waterslide, a heated kids pool, and an indoor sea-water spa pool.
The beach itself
The hotel description lists the beach in front of the hotel and describes the beach surface as sandy/pebbles; recent guest feedback commonly loves the resort but notes the beach is weaker than the pools.
- Moderate water, swimmable most days
- Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Who fits where at Mitsis Selection Laguna
All 11 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Land View | Sleeps 3 | 301 ft²28 m² | Not published | Land view |
| Twin Sea View | Sleeps 3 | 301 ft²28 m² | Not published | Sea view |
| Bungalow Garden View | Sleeps 3 | 301 ft²28 m² | Not published | Garden view |
| Bungalow Sea View | Sleeps 3 | 301 ft²28 m² | Not published | Sea view |
| Bungalow Sea View with Outdoor Whirlpool Spa | Sleeps 3 | 301 ft²28 m² | Not published | Sea view |
| Family Garden View | Sleeps 4 | 334 ft²31 m² | Not published | Garden view |
| Family Sea View | Sleeps 4 | 334 ft²31 m² | Not published | Sea view |
| Bungalow Family Sharing Pool | Sleeps 4 | 334 ft²31 m² | Not published | Not published |
| Bungalow Family Garden View with Outdoor Whirlpool Spa | Sleeps 4 | 334 ft²31 m² | Not published | Garden view |
| Presidential Suite | Not published | 753 ft²70 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea viewprivate pool |
| Royal Suite | Not published | 1,184 ft²110 m² | 2 bedrooms | Sea viewprivate pool |
Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
= sleeps 2 of 4 max
The dining, in outline
Counts and cuisines from the resort's own pages. We have not verified this property restaurant by restaurant yet, so we are not going to print a list that says nothing.
- Places to eat
- 6
- A la carte
- 5
- Buffets
- 1
- Bars and lounges
- 7
Greek, Mediterranean, International buffet, Cretan, Italian, Pan-Asian, Fish and seafood, Grill, Sushi
Some restaurants take reservations; the rest are walk-in.
2026 hotel description lists a main restaurant, Cretan, Italian, Pan-Asian, Fish, and seasonal Pop Up Grill restaurants, plus creperie/gelateria, pizza snack bar, snack beach bar, wine/champagne/sushi bar, and seven bars.
Before you book
13 things the research turned up about Mitsis Selection Laguna that the brochure does not say.
Mitsis Selection Laguna is a true 24-hour ultra all-inclusive, not an optional-board resort.
The dining footprint is unusually strong for Crete all-inclusive stays: five themed à la carte restaurants, a main buffet, multiple snack outlets, and seven bars.
This is best for families and couples who prioritize pools, food variety, polished service, and easy Heraklion access over a postcard-perfect sandy beach.
The beach is in front of the hotel, but the sand/pebble mix and guest comments make water shoes a sensible packing choice.
Families get strong value from the kids club, heated kids pool, waterslide, infant amenities, and daily-refilled minibar.
Hidden tips
Reserve à la carte restaurants before arrival or immediately after check-in.
Choose a sea-view bungalow or whirlpool category if the beach and view are central to the trip.
Book direct with Mitsis if the free Heraklion airport transfer is important.
Top suites materially change the room-service value because they include free 24-hour room service.
Things guests wish they had known
The resort is genuinely 24-hour ultra all-inclusive, but not everything is unlimited: room service generally has a tray charge, spa is extra, and watersports are listed through an external paid provider.
Book à la carte restaurants before or early in the stay; late booking can limit availability.
The pool complex is a stronger selling point than the beach.
Direct bookings through mitsis.com may include Heraklion airport transfer, while other booking channels may not.
Most loved
4 themes- Warm staff and service
- High-quality à la carte restaurants and broad buffet choice
- Large heated pool landscape
- Clean, spacious rooms with sea-view and family layouts
Most complained about
4 themes- Beach is pebbly or less impressive than the pool areas
- À la carte restaurants can require advance booking
- Room service and spa carry extra charges outside top suites
- Family activity and main-pool energy can reduce quietness
Recent Reddit discussion about Greek all-inclusive resorts specifically recommended Selection Laguna in Crete as better than another Mitsis property, but Reddit resort-specific coverage remains thinner than mainstream review coverage.
The rate, and where to check it
Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.
Per-person figures assume two sharing. Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.
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May to Sep
Real seasons here: highs run from 60°F in January to 87°F in July, and the wet months run Nov to Mar.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 60 degrees Fahrenheit | 60 degrees Fahrenheit | 62 degrees Fahrenheit | 69 degrees Fahrenheit | 73 degrees Fahrenheit | 82 degrees Fahrenheit | 87 degrees Fahrenheit | 87 degrees Fahrenheit | 82 degrees Fahrenheit | 75 degrees Fahrenheit | 70 degrees Fahrenheit | 65 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Rain days | 13 days | 10 days | 10 days | 5 days | 8 days | 3 days | 1 day | 2 days | 7 days | 6 days | 7 days | 10 days |
| Verdict | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Fine | Wet | Cool |
Getting there
28 minutes from HER
- Nearest airport
- HER · Heraklion International Airport
- Transfer
- 28 min
- Address
- Anissaras 700 14, Greece
- Phone
- +30 2897 025790
Included, but on their schedule.
Your rate covers a transfer on the resort's timetable, by way of whoever else is on it. A private car leaves when you land and goes straight there.
- The fare
- Fixed when you book. No meter, no surge, no cash at the kerb.
- If you're late
- The driver tracks your flight and waits. Delays don't cost you the ride.
- On arrival
- Your name on a board in arrivals, past customs, before the taxi rank.
Greece
- Language
- Greek (English widely spoken)
- Currency
- Euro
- Power
- 230V, European Type C/F plugs
- Driving
- On the right
- Main airports
- Athens (ATH) + island airports
- Flight time
- ~9–11h from the US, often via a hub
Who it suits
Three of the 13 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Mitsis Selection Laguna; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into HER, 28 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $669.
Search fares (opens in a new tab)Insurance
Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)How we scored Mitsis Selection Laguna
13 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 15 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 7 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except beach, romance, nightlife, wellness, quiet, adventure and accessibility, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value8.6High confidence
- Dining Depth
- 9.2
- Minibar Value
- 9.0
- Twenty Four Hour Ai
- 9.3
- Family Amenity Value
- 8.8
- Reservation Friction Penalty
- 7.4
- Direct Booking Transfer Value
- 8.0
Service9.2High confidence
- Concierge
- 8.8
- Bar Service
- 8.9
- Housekeeping
- 9.0
- Kids Club Service
- 8.8
- Restaurant Service
- 9.1
- Staff Friendliness
- 9.4
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 5266.0
Beach7.7Medium confidence
- Swimmability
- 7.6
- Guest Sentiment
- 7.3
- Beachfront Access
- 8.5
- Blue Flag Context
- 8.2
- Pool Compensation
- 8.4
- Sand Pebble Entry
- 7.0
Dining9.0High confidence
- Buffet Quality
- 8.8
- A La Carte Quality
- 9.0
- Restaurant Variety
- 9.4
- Booking Review Count
- 665.0
- Reservation Friction
- 7.6
- Premium Beverage Scope
- 8.8
- Snack And Dessert Depth
- 9.2
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 5266.0
Rooms8.8High confidence
- Minibar And Wifi
- 9.0
- Sea View Options
- 8.8
- Family Room Layout
- 8.8
- Standard Room Size
- 8.0
- Private Pool Suites
- 9.2
- Room Inventory Depth
- 9.0
Pools & Spa9.2High confidence
- Pool Count
- 9.1
- Heated Pools
- 9.0
- Guest Sentiment
- 9.0
- Adult Relaxation
- 8.6
- Kids Pool And Slide
- 9.1
- Venice Style Landscape
- 9.2
Family9.0High confidence
- Kids Club
- 9.0
- Kids Pool Slide
- 9.1
- Infant Amenities
- 8.8
- Family Room Layout
- 8.8
- Teen Program Seasonal
- 7.6
- Babysitting Extra Cost
- 7.4
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 5266.0
Romance8.7Medium confidence
- Spa
- 8.4
- Sea View Rooms
- 8.8
- Candlelight Dinner
- 8.4
- Private Pool Suites
- 9.1
- Family Resort Noise Penalty
- 7.2
Nightlife8.4Medium confidence
- Bars
- 8.8
- Theme Parties
- 8.2
- Professional Dj
- 8.2
- Off Resort Nightlife
- 7.0
- Evening Entertainment
- 8.6
Wellness8.4Medium confidence
- Fitness
- 8.0
- Spa Facilities
- 8.6
- Wellness Consulting
- 8.0
- Indoor Seawater Pool
- 8.5
- Treatment Extra Cost
- 7.0
Quiet7.8Medium confidence
- Resort Design
- 8.4
- Main Pool Music
- 7.2
- Family Activity Noise
- 7.0
- Sea View Room Relaxation
- 8.4
- Beach Roughness Variability
- 7.0
Adventure7.8Medium confidence
- Fitness
- 8.0
- Beach Volley
- 8.0
- Extra Cost Penalty
- 6.8
- Nearby Hersonissos
- 7.8
- External Watersports
- 7.4
- Tennis And Mini Soccer
- 8.0
Accessibility7.8Medium confidence
- Lifts
- 7.6
- Pool Access Elevator
- 8.0
- Airport Transfer Time
- 8.2
- Mobility Accessible Rooms
- 8.0
- Large Resort Distances Penalty
- 6.8
What it does best
- 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
Where it costs you
- 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
Room intelligence
- Best Views
- Royal SuiteTop room category with sea view, heated private pool, two bedrooms, and free 24-hour room service.
- Rooms To Avoid
- Twin Land View for guests expecting sea-facing luxuryEntry land-view categories are functional but do not capture the resort's strongest sea-view and pool-side advantages.
- Best Value Room
- Bungalow Garden ViewKeeps access to the same 24-hour ultra all-inclusive, pools, dining, minibar and beach service without paying sea-view or whirlpool premiums.
- Best Room Category
- Bungalow Sea View with Outdoor Whirlpool SpaBest balance of sea view, outdoor whirlpool, and resort-feel privacy without jumping to the top suites.
- Best Room Category For Families
- Bungalow Family Sharing PoolFamily room layout plus sharing-pool positioning makes it the strongest family-amenity category supported by the room inventory.
Everything we read on Mitsis Selection Laguna
In the plan, or on the bill
Where the line sits at Mitsis Selection Laguna, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte dining24-hour ultra all-inclusive covers buffet and multiple à la carte restaurants; some venues require online reservation and the seasonal Pop Up Grill is adults-only. | Included |
| Top-shelf liquorHotel description includes signature cocktails, international premium spirits, and Greek/international wines, but specialty packages and some wine experiences may be limited or extra. | Partly included |
| Room serviceGeneral 24-hour room service carries a tray charge, while Presidential and Royal suites include free 24-hour room service. | Partly included |
| Wi-FiHotel description lists free high-speed Wi-Fi. | Included |
| In-room minibarHotel description lists a complimentary daily-refilled minibar with water, soft drinks, beer, and wine; suites add full-size spirits. | Included |
| Non-motorized water sportsHotel description lists canoes, pedal boats, and windsurfing through an external provider at extra charge. | Costs extra |
| Spa treatmentsZeen Spa is an external provider at extra charge. | Costs extra |
| Kids' clubKids club operates daily; official kids material states ages 4 to 12. | Included |
| Airport transfersHotel description states free Heraklion Airport transfers are available only for online bookings through mitsis.com. | Partly included |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
Bringing the kids to Mitsis Selection Laguna
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Supervised program, ages 4–12
- Drop-off care from
- Age 4, younger kids need babysitting
- Teen program
- Exists, but low-key; don't book around it
- Babysitting
- Available at extra cost
- Rooms that fit a family
- 5 categories, incl. Family Garden View, Family Sea View
- Heated pools
- Yes, seasonal
- Beach for young swimmers
- Entry varies along the beach
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at some restaurants
- Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Mitsis Selection Laguna?
- Not in a single standard room: the largest stated occupancy at Mitsis Selection Laguna is 4. Families of five or more need two rooms.
- Does Mitsis Selection Laguna have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Mitsis Selection Laguna runs a supervised kids' club for ages 4–12. Drop-off starts at age 4; younger children need babysitting or a parent alongside. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
Taking a group
Hotel description lists conference room capacity of 400, wedding and banquet service at extra charge, evening entertainment, professional DJ, theme parties, and bars.
- Private dining & events
- Bookable
- Group size
- Up to 400 guests
- Nightlife
- Lively, bars running late
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