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Ostria Resort & Spa

Katharades, Ierapetra 722 00, Greece

Details last verified July 2026 · How we research

Five-StarNear CoastMid-Size
4.7
★★★★★
3,567 reviews on Google
8.5Out of 10
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Highlights

—7 pools
—6 restaurants & bars
—Full-service spa
—Swim-up suites
—85 min from HER

Activities & Experiences

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Guest Reviews

★★★★★
Alex · 2 months ago

We had a wonderful stay. The resort is beautifully designed, with great attention to detail, lovely gardens, and very tasteful rooms. The food was excellent, and we especially appreciated the high quality of the activities and entertainment. The entire resort is impeccably clean, and the service eve...

★★★★★
Nkem Bella Ainsley · 2 months ago

Our recent stay at Ostria Resort and Spa in Greece was absolutely unforgettable. The entertainment was exceptional every single day, offering something for everyone and creating such a vibrant, fun atmosphere. What truly made the experience special was the incredible entertainment team. Gabriella, D...

★★★★★
Мария Мария · a month ago

We would like to share our impressions of this hotel. Honestly, when we saw so many positive reviews, we thought they might be fake, lol. We stayed only for three days, and it’s a pity it was such a short time. The food at the buffet was amazing, and the waiters were very kind and served drink orde...

★★★★★
Kayla · 3 months ago

My stay was amazing, on Thursday we had a dinner gala night where you could eat dinner and watch beautiful dancers perform. They were so talented. The service here was impeccable and I’d love to come back. Diego especially ( one of the dancers ) was so friendly and talented!

★★★★★
Monika Jurga · 2 months ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’ve been staying at all-inclusive resorts for years, so I honestly thought nothing would surprise me anymore… and yet - Ostria Resort & Spa truly did 🥰 This is a genuinely exceptional place, one that really stays with you. This resort offers something for everyone - whether you’re look...

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Details
—Katharades, Ierapetra 722 00, Greece
—+30 2842 025711
Getting There
Nearest airport: HER
Heraklion International Airport
1h 30min transfer
The Vibe
Quiet & Relaxed
What's actually included

What the all-inclusive plan covers at Ostria Resort & Spa

The line between “all-inclusive” and “all-inclusive except the good stuff” is where trips get expensive. Here's what's genuinely covered — and what still costs extra.

Premium & à la carte dining
Base all-inclusive includes buffet meals and snacks; Expedia states gourmet or à la carte dining is limited to one meal per stay.
Partly included
Top-shelf liquor
House/local beverages are included; premium-brand scope was not verified.
Partly included
Room service
Room service was not verified as part of the base all-inclusive plan.
Costs extra
Wi-Fi
Included
Non-motorized water sports
Expedia lists kayaking and rowing/canoeing in the all-inclusive details.
Included
Spa treatments
Kallisti spa treatments are available, but treatments are not verified as included.
Costs extra
Kids' club
Included

Inclusions change and vary by room category and season — always confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this.

Rooms & Suites

Who fits where at Ostria Resort & Spa

The right room is personal — a swim-out for the pool people, a top floor for the view people, two real bedrooms and two baths for families who like a little distance. Here's the lineup from the resort's own accommodations pages.

Superior Room
1 bedroom
Official room taxonomy includes Superior room categories.
Deluxe Room
1 bedroom
Official room taxonomy includes Deluxe room categories.
Deluxe Junior Suite Swim Up
1 bedroom · swim-out pool access
Official room taxonomy verifies a swim-up junior-suite category.
Junior Family Suite
1 bedroom
Official room taxonomy includes Junior Family Suite.
Deluxe Junior Family Suite
1 bedroom
Official room taxonomy includes Deluxe Junior Family Suite.
Family Suite
1 bedroom
Official room taxonomy includes Family Suite.
Suite with Private Pool
1 bedroom · private plunge pool
Official room taxonomy verifies a suite category with private pool.

From the resort's own accommodations pages — categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.

The Daily Reality

Food, pools & the beach itself

Where you'll actually spend the week — how many places there are to eat and drink, what the pool scene offers, and what the water in front of the resort is really like.

Dining & bars

6 restaurants2 à la carte2 buffets4 barsReservations at some venues— Cretan · Mediterranean buffet · Greek · Seafood · Traditional café · Dessert house

Official and booking-channel sources verify all-inclusive status, the Orion buffet, pool restaurant, Greek/local fine-dining restaurants and multiple bars; Thalassa seaside dining may be partially excluded from the base all-inclusive plan.

Pools & waterplay

7 poolsAdults-only poolKids' poolHeated — indoor or spa pools only; outdoor heating schedule requires confirmation

Secondary resort and OTA sources identify seven pools, including a kids pool and adult/zen areas; Expedia verifies seasonal outdoor and indoor pools.

The beach itself

Swimmable — some wavesEntry varies along the shoreNo sargassum (outside the Atlantic belt)

Beachfront on Crete’s south coast near Ierapetra with a long sand-and-pebble beach. Swimming is generally suitable, but water shoes may help and wind/sea conditions can vary.

Venue counts come from the resort's own pages; beach conditions draw on monitoring data and consistent traveler reports — the sea doesn't read press releases, so treat seasonal notes as odds, not promises.

For Families

Taking the kids to Ostria Resort & Spa?

A family week turns on the details brochures skip — whether the kids' club is genuinely supervised, who watches the baby on date night, and whether four of you fit in one room. Here's what we've verified.

Kids' club
Supervised program
Teen program
Exists, but low-key — don't book around it
Heated pools
Yes — indoor or spa pools only; outdoor heating schedule requires confirmation
Beach for young swimmers
Entry varies along the beach
Dinner reservations
Needed at some restaurants

Kids club, sports, entertainment and children’s pool are verified across official/OTA sources; exact age bands require manual confirmation.

Questions parents ask

Does Ostria Resort & Spa have a kids' club, and from what age?

Yes — Ostria Resort & Spa runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.

Are the pools at Ostria Resort & Spa heated?

Yes — pool heating is confirmed, running indoor or spa pools only; outdoor heating schedule requires confirmation. That matters most December through February, when unheated pools in the region can be too cold for small children.

Is the beach at Ostria Resort & Spa good for young children?

The water is swimmable with some waves, and the entry varies along the shore.

Is there anything for teenagers at Ostria Resort & Spa?

Technically — there's a teen space at Ostria Resort & Spa, but recent reports describe it as low-key. Don't book around it; the pools, sports, and beach carry that age group here.

Do you need dinner reservations at Ostria Resort & Spa?

At some restaurants — book the à la carte venues early in your stay and keep the buffet as the no-plan fallback for meltdown nights.

Kids' club ages, hours, and babysitting availability change seasonally — confirm with the resort before booking.

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The Palmprint file

How we scored Ostria Resort & Spa

Our independent research — the score, the evidence behind every mark, and what guests actually say.

Palmprint
8.5/10
Ostria
Crete
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Scores

Beach8.0
High
Food8.4
High
Service8.6
High
Rooms8.5
High
Pools8.8
High
Luxury8.4
Medium
Value8.2
Medium
Family8.7
Medium
Quiet7.9
Medium
Adventure8.0
Medium
Wellness8.5
High

Pros

  • True all-inclusive model verified by official FAQ.
  • Large pool, sports and family footprint.
  • Strong room variety including swim-up and private-pool categories.

Cons

  • Beach is not soft-sand Caribbean style.
  • À la carte dining appears limited within the base all-inclusive plan.
  • Exact kids-club age bands need confirmation.

Things to know

  • Ostria Resort & Spa is a true all-inclusive beachfront resort on Crete’s south coast.
  • It is strongest for families, pools, sports and a village-style resort atmosphere.
  • The beach is sand-and-pebble, so water shoes may be useful.

Hidden tips

  • Book the Suite with Private Pool for the clearest luxury upgrade.
  • Families should compare the junior family suite and deluxe junior family suite categories first.
  • Check which à la carte restaurants are included for your exact length of stay.

What guests say

Most loved
  • Pools and resort layout
  • Food quality for an all-inclusive
  • Family facilities and sports
  • Friendly staff
Most common complaints
  • À la carte restaurant access limits
  • Pebble beach and water shoes
  • Remote location from Crete’s main tourist centers
Things people wish they knew
  • The beach is sand-and-pebble rather than powdery soft sand.
  • All-inclusive à la carte access may be limited by stay length or restaurant.
  • The south-coast location is sunny and quieter but far from some famous Crete sights.
From Reddit

Reddit search was performed; property-specific discussion is limited, so consensus relies mainly on official, OTA and review-platform evidence.

Rooms

Best Value Room:Deluxe RoomLow

Likely a better fit than the entry Superior category, but current rate spreads and exact size need confirmation.

Best Room Category:Suite with Private PoolHigh

Official room taxonomy verifies the private-pool suite category.

Best Room Category Family:Deluxe Junior Family SuiteMedium

Best evidenced family upgrade because official taxonomy identifies multiple family-suite categories.

The facts

347
Room Count
4
Number Of Bars
7
Number Of Pools
6
Number Of Restaurants
SpaTennisGood WifiKids ClubTeen ClubBeachfrontPrivate PoolSwim Up SuiteFamily FriendlySwimmable Beach

How we scored it

Food
Local Cuisine: 8.6Venue Variety: 8.5Buffet Quality: 8.2Guest Sentiment: 8.4A La Carte Limitations: 7
Weighted Dining Analysis · sources: Official, Official FAQ, Expedia, Hotels.com, GreekOnza, TripAdvisor · verified 2026-07-17
Beach
Beachfront: 8.7Swimmability: 8Beach Service: 7.8Water Clarity: 8.3Sand Pebble Tradeoff: 7.2
Weighted Beach Analysis · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Trivago, Hotels.com · verified 2026-07-17
Pools
Crowding: 7.5Kids Pool: 8.4Pool Count: 9Adult Zen Pool: 8.5Swim Up Room Inventory: 8.8
Amenity Inventory And Review Analysis · sources: Expedia, Trivago, TripAdvisor, Official, Hotels.com · verified 2026-07-17
Quiet
Adult Zen Pool: 8.5South Crete Setting: 8.4Large Resort Activity: 7Family Entertainment Tradeoff: 6.8
Setting And Review Analysis · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Trivago · verified 2026-07-17
Rooms
Room Variety: 8.7Guest Sentiment: 8.3Swim Up Options: 8.8Family Suite Depth: 8.5Private Pool Options: 8.8
Official Inventory And Review Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, TripAdvisor, Trivago, Hotels.com · verified 2026-07-17
Value
Room Variety: 8.5Base Ai Depth: 8.2Family Amenities: 8.7A La Carte Limitations: 6.8
Weighted Inclusion Analysis · sources: Official FAQ, Expedia, Thomas Cook, TripAdvisor, Reddit · verified 2026-07-17
Family
Kids Club: 8.4Kids Pool: 8.4Family Suites: 8.5Sports Activities: 8.6Beach Entry Tradeoff: 7.4
Family Amenity Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, Trivago, Thomas Cook, TripAdvisor · verified 2026-07-17
Luxury
Spa: 8.5Service: 8.6Private Pool Options: 8.8Five Star Positioning: 8.5A La Carte Limitations: 7
Amenity And Review Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, TripAdvisor, Trivago, Hotels.com · verified 2026-07-17
Overall
Food: 8.4Beach: 8Pools: 8.8Rooms: 8.5Service: 8.6Guest Sentiment: 8.5
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Official, Official FAQ, Expedia, TripAdvisor, Hotels.com, Thomas Cook, Trivago, Reddit · verified 2026-07-17
Service
Guest Sentiment: 8.6Activity Service: 8.4Restaurant Service: 8.4Staff Friendliness: 8.7
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: TripAdvisor, Expedia, Hotels.com, Official, Reddit · verified 2026-07-17
Wellness
Spa: 8.6Fitness: 8.5Indoor Pool: 8.2Adult Zen Areas: 8.5Treatments Extra Penalty: 7
Spa And Fitness Inventory Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, Hotels.com, TripAdvisor, Thomas Cook · verified 2026-07-17
Adventure
Watersports: 8Tennis Sports: 8.5Crete Excursions: 7.8Chrissi Island Access: 8
Activity Inventory Analysis · sources: Expedia, Official, Thomas Cook, TripAdvisor · verified 2026-07-17

Sources

HotelsRedditExpediaTrivagoOfficialGreekonzaThomas CookTripadvisorOfficial Faq

Scored with Palmprint methodology v1.0.

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