Are the specialty restaurants included at Ostria Resort & Spa?

Partly: some premium & à la carte dining is included at Ostria Resort & Spa, but premium options cost extra. All-inclusive package is reported to include bars and restaurants except specific premium venues such as Thalassa and Vathypetro.

Is Wi-Fi free at Ostria Resort & Spa?

Yes: wi-fi is included in the all-inclusive plan at Ostria Resort & Spa. Tripadvisor lists free internet.

Are non-motorized water sports included at Ostria Resort & Spa?

Yes: non-motorized water sports is included in the all-inclusive plan at Ostria Resort & Spa. Expedia all-inclusive benefits list kayaking and rowing/canoeing among included activities.

Are spa treatments included at Ostria Resort & Spa?

No: spa treatments costs extra at Ostria Resort & Spa and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Spa is promoted as a facility, but treatments were not verified as included.

Are airport transfers included at Ostria Resort & Spa?

No: airport transfers costs extra at Ostria Resort & Spa and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Airport transfers are not part of the all inclusive rate; the concierge can arrange a private transfer or car hire at an additional charge.

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

Yes. Ostria Resort & Spa lists a kids' club. Official family section confirms family-oriented activities, but kids-club ages were not verified. Confirm supervision, drop-off rules and current hours before booking.

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

The water is swimmable with some waves.

It’s All Inclusive

Greece · All ages · 5-star

Ostria Resort & Spa

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8.9 / 10

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Our resort score · out of 10

Strongest on service and pools & spa

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Ostria Resort & Spa at a glance

Location: Katharades, Ierapetra
Guests: All ages welcome
The plan: All-inclusive
Setting: Near the coast
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5 on Google3,702 reviews
Best months: May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
Pools: 3 pools
Airport transfer: JSHAbout 90 minutes
Dining: 7 restaurants
Drinks: 5 bars

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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights

1. Deluxe Swim Up: view room details
2. Superior Pool View: view room details

Oct 24, 2026

$336

$247

Checked Sep 25, 2026 · Sample details

Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 1 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.

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Ostria is a five-star all-inclusive beachfront resort near Ierapetra on the quieter southern coast of Crete.
The beach is described as long sand-pebbled coastline, which may not feel like a soft-sand Caribbean-style beach.
Reddit context for Crete often cautions that all-inclusive can reduce exploration of local towns and tavernas.
Hidden tips
Confirm which restaurants are included before booking if premium dining matters.
Treat the south-coast Crete location as a quieter base rather than a central nightlife hub.
Pool-seeking families should verify current heated or indoor-pool availability by season.
Things guests wish they had known
The south-coast location is quieter and farther from many first-time Crete sightseeing bases.
The beach is attractive but not a classic powdery-sand beach.
Some Crete-focused travelers recommend leaving room for local dining rather than staying fully resort-bound.
Strengths from our research
High review volume and strong guest-satisfaction signals.
Beachfront setting on Crete's southern coast.
Multiple pools, spa and activity programming.
Other considerations from our research
Exact airport and main-entrance location evidence still needs manual verification.
Beach is sand-pebble rather than uniformly soft sand.
Some premium dining appears excluded from the base all-inclusive plan.

What guests say

Most loved

Service and staff warmth
Beachfront resort setting
Pools and resort facilities
Cleanliness and grounds

Most complained about

Sand-pebble beach texture
Premium dining exclusions
Remote south-coast location for exploring Crete
General Crete all-inclusive value tradeoff

From Reddit

Reddit discussion is mostly Crete all-inclusive context rather than Ostria-specific; the recurring theme is that AI convenience must be weighed against Crete's strong local food and exploration appeal.

What’s included

Included

Wi-FiIncluded
Tripadvisor lists free internet.
Non-motorized water sportsIncluded
Expedia all-inclusive benefits list kayaking and rowing/canoeing among included activities.

Not included

Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Spa is promoted as a facility, but treatments were not verified as included.
Per the resort, not yet verified
Airport transfersCosts extra
Airport transfers are not part of the all inclusive rate; the concierge can arrange a private transfer or car hire at an additional charge.

Included with limits

Premium & à la carte diningPartly included
All-inclusive package is reported to include bars and restaurants except specific premium venues such as Thalassa and Vathypetro.

Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

8.9 / 10How we score

Value: 8.6 out of 10
Service: 9.1 out of 10
Beach: 8.4 out of 10
Dining: 8.7 out of 10
Rooms: 8.7 out of 10
Pools & Spa: 9.0 out of 10

Confidence is high across the board except family and quiet, where the evidence is thinner.

Score breakdown, research & sources

The Palmprint file

How we scored Ostria Resort & Spa

11 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 24, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.

reddit · booking · expedia · official · travelmyth · tripadvisor · booking_engine · official_accommodation

The six that set the score

Value8.6

Service9.1

Beach8.4

Dining8.7

Rooms8.7

Pools & Spa9.0

And 5 more we track

Wellness8.5

Luxury8.4

Family8.4

Adventure8.0

Quiet7.8

Confidence is high across the board except family and quiet, where the evidence is thinner.

Open a category

Value8.6High confidence

Expedia Rating: 9.8
Expedia Review Count: 19.0
Tripadvisor Value X2: 8.8
Tripadvisor Review Count: 5363.0
Premium Exclusions Penalty: -0.3

Method: Weighted review analysisOfficial · Tripadvisor · Expedia · RedditVerified Jul 24, 2026

Service9.1High confidence

Expedia Staff: 9.8
Expedia Review Count: 19.0
Tripadvisor Service X2: 9.4
Guest Service Consensus: 9.1
Tripadvisor Review Count: 5363.0

Method: Weighted review analysisOfficial · Tripadvisor · Expedia · RedditVerified Jul 24, 2026

Beach8.4High confidence

Direct Beach Access: 9.0
Official Beachfront: 8.8
Sand Pebble Texture: 7.8
Expedia Review Count: 19.0
Included Water Activity: 8.3
Tripadvisor Review Count: 5363.0

Method: Weighted review analysisOfficial · Tripadvisor · Expedia · RedditVerified Jul 24, 2026

Dining8.7High confidence

Guest Food Signal: 8.8
Expedia Review Count: 19.0
Local Ingredients Signal: 8.7
Tripadvisor Review Count: 5363.0
Premium Exclusions Penalty: -0.2

Method: Weighted review analysisOfficial · Tripadvisor · Expedia · RedditVerified Jul 24, 2026

Rooms8.7High confidence

Expedia Cleanliness: 9.6
Expedia Review Count: 19.0
Room Product Variety: 8.5
Tripadvisor Rooms X2: 9.0
Tripadvisor Review Count: 5363.0

Method: Weighted review analysisOfficial · Tripadvisor · Expedia · RedditVerified Jul 24, 2026

Pools & Spa9.0High confidence

Heated Pool Signal: 8.8
Expedia Review Count: 19.0
Travelmyth Pool Count: 9.2
Tripadvisor Review Count: 5363.0
Indoor And Children Pool Signal: 9.0

Method: Weighted review analysisOfficial · Tripadvisor · Expedia · RedditVerified Jul 24, 2026

Wellness8.5

Beach Access: 8.5
Kallisti Spa: 8.5
Pool Variety: 8.5
Thai Massage: 8.0
Fitness Center: 7.5
Sports Facilities: 8.5

Method: Facility and review synthesisOfficial · TripAdvisor · Hotels.comVerified Aug 14, 2026

Luxury8.4

Pool Count: 8.5
Dining Variety: 8.5
Property Scale: 8.0
Booking Com Score: 8.3
Tripadvisor Rating: 8.0
Star Classification: 9.0
Grounds And Maintenance: 8.8

Method: Classification and review synthesisOfficial · TripAdvisor · Booking.com · HolidayCheckVerified Aug 14, 2026

Family8.4Medium confidence

Children Pool: 8.5
Babysitting Signal: 8.0
Activity Programming: 8.4
Beach Texture Penalty: -0.2
Tripadvisor Review Count: 5363.0

Method: Weighted review analysisOfficial · Tripadvisor · Expedia · RedditVerified Jul 24, 2026

Quiet7.8Medium confidence

Resort Scale: 7.8
South Crete Location: 8.4
Tripadvisor Review Count: 5363.0
Activity Programming Noise Balance: 7.2

Method: Weighted review analysisOfficial · Tripadvisor · Expedia · RedditVerified Jul 24, 2026

What it does best

High review volume and strong guest-satisfaction signals.
Beachfront setting on Crete's southern coast.
Multiple pools, spa and activity programming.

Where it costs you

Exact airport and main-entrance location evidence still needs manual verification.
Beach is sand-pebble rather than uniformly soft sand.
Some premium dining appears excluded from the base all-inclusive plan.

Palmprint methodology 1.0How we score What the Palmprint measures

Room intelligence

Best Value Room: Deluxe RoomLikely a better fit than the entry Superior category, but current rate spreads and exact size need confirmation.
Best Room Category: Suite with Private PoolOfficial room taxonomy verifies the private-pool suite category.
Best Room Category Family: Deluxe Junior Family SuiteBest evidenced family upgrade because official taxonomy identifies multiple family-suite categories.

Everything we read on Ostria Resort & Spa

Reddit Booking Expedia Official TravelmythTripadvisorBooking Engine Official Accommodation

Restaurants & bars

Palmprint food score 8.7 / 10

Places to eat: 7
Bars and lounges: 5

Cretan · Mediterranean · Buffet · Desserts · Wine cellar

Aeolous Restaurant
Plan inclusion not confirmed
Amora Dessert House
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Amora Dessert House
Service
Desserts
Astral Lounge Bar
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Astral Lounge Bar
Service
Bar
Location
Adults-only pool area
Aurora Beach Bar
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Aurora Beach Bar
Service
Bar
Location
Beach
Grego Sports Bar
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Grego Sports Bar
Service
Bar
Maestro Traditional Restaurant
Cretan
Plan inclusion not confirmed
Mistral Bar
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Mistral Bar
Service
Bar
Onar Pool Bar
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Onar Pool Bar
Service
Bar
Location
Pool area
Orion Main Restaurant
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Orion Main Restaurant
Service
Buffet
Thalassa Seaside Restaurant
Mediterranean
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Thalassa Seaside Restaurant
Location
Seaside
Theatro Pool Restaurant
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Theatro Pool Restaurant
Location
Pool area
Vathypetro Wine Cellar
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Vathypetro Wine Cellar
Service
Wine cellar

Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.

Do you need dinner reservations at Ostria Resort & Spa?

The recorded policy requires reservations at some restaurants. Reservation rules for venues without a stated policy are unverified; confirm with the resort.

Rooms & suites

The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.

Room categories at Ostria Resort & Spa: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy
Deluxe Swim UpBack to sampled prices	Capacity unverified
Superior Pool ViewBack to sampled prices	Capacity unverified

More room options (2)

Room categories at Ostria Resort & Spa: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy
Superior Room	Capacity unverified
Deluxe Room	Capacity unverified

Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.

Pools and the beach

Pools & waterplay

3pools

Expedia identifies indoor, outdoor and children's pool facilities.

Pools 9.0

The beach itself

8.4beach score · high confidence

Beachfront Libyan Sea location on southern Crete; Mediterranean sargassum is not applicable.

Moderate water, swimmable most days

Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.

Families & group stays

For families

Bringing the kids to Ostria Resort & Spa

What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.

Kids' club: Program listed
Supervision & drop-off: Confirm rules and current hours before booking
Dinner reservations: Needed at some restaurants

Questions parents ask

Does Ostria Resort & Spa have a kids' club, and from what age?: Yes. Ostria Resort & Spa lists a kids' club. Official family section confirms family-oriented activities, but kids-club ages were not verified. Confirm supervision, drop-off rules and current hours before booking.
Is the beach at Ostria Resort & Spa good for young children?: The water is swimmable with some waves.

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Weather guide

When to go

Best months: May to Sep

Real seasons here: highs run from 60°F in January to 94°F in July, and the wet months run Nov to Mar.

Ostria Resort & Spa by month · average high, rain days and our verdict
Measure	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average daily high	60°F16°C	60°F16°C	63°F17°C	71°F22°C	77°F25°C	89°F32°C	94°F34°C	92°F33°C	86°F30°C	78°F26°C	71°F22°C	65°F18°C
Rain days	12 days	7 days	8 days	3 days	4 days	2 days	1 day	2 days	3 days	2 days	5 days	8 days
Verdict	Cool	Cool	Cool	Fine	Best	Best	Best	Best	Best	Fine	Wet	Cool

Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.

Getting to Ostria Resort & Spa

Nearest airport: JSH · Sitia Public Airport
Approximate transfer: 90 minutes
Transportation: The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.

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