Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
8.9 / 10
Palmprint
Our resort score · out of 10
Strongest on pools & spa and service
Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa at a glance
- Location
- Analipsi
- Guests
- Adults only
- The plan
- All-inclusive available as an add-on
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 on Google1,906 reviews
- Best months
- May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
- Airport transfer
- HERAbout 25 minutes
- Dining
- 5 restaurants
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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights
- 1. Premium Room with Pool View: view room details
- 2. Premium Room with Pool View and Steam Bath: view room details
Checked Sep 10, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026 · Sample details
Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 3 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.
Each price is a sampled rate, not a live quote. Select a room name above for its details.
- Apr 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 10, 2026
- Jul 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 23, 2026
- Jul 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 23, 2026
- Oct 10, 2027, room 1: checked Oct 12, 2026
- Oct 10, 2027, room 2: checked Oct 12, 2026
This resort prices room-only by default; the all-inclusive plan is a paid add-on.
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Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
Things to know
before you go
Stella Island is best understood as a lagoon-pool and swim-up-room resort, not a beachfront resort.
All-inclusive exists, but dining access can vary by plan and room privilege level.
The overwater and swim-up room experience is the main reason to book.
This is one of Crete's strongest honeymoon-style adults-only resorts.
Hidden tips
Do not book here primarily for beach access.
Compare all-inclusive and half-board pricing carefully because à la carte access may be limited or discounted rather than fully included.
Choose overwater or swim-up categories if the lagoon setting is the draw.
Things guests wish they had known
The signature overwater rooms are over pools and lagoons, not the sea.
The beach is nearby but the resort experience centers on the pool network.
Strengths from our research
Spectacular lagoon-pool design.
Strong adults-only honeymoon atmosphere.
Wide range of swim-up, overwater and private-pool rooms.
Good service and food sentiment.
Other considerations from our research
Not beachfront.
All-inclusive dining rules are more limited than many guests expect.
À la carte access can depend on rate or room type.
Privacy varies by room position around the lagoon.
What guests say
Most loved
- Lagoon pools and swim-up rooms
- Honeymoon and romantic atmosphere
- Service and staff
- Food and theme nights
Most complained about
- Not directly beachfront
- All-inclusive dining restrictions
- Room privacy around lagoon pools
- High price
From Reddit
Recent Reddit honeymoon and Greece all-inclusive discussions praise Stella Island for food, service, overwater-style rooms and resort visuals, while cautioning that the beach is not the main attraction and some dining requires planning.
What’s included
The all-inclusive plan is an optional add-on at Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa. These inclusions apply when you book that plan.
Included
- Wi-FiIncluded
Expedia lists free in-room Wi-Fi.
Not included
- Room serviceCosts extra
Room service was not verified as included in the base all-inclusive plan.
Per the resort, not yet verified - Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Spa facilities and treatments are promoted separately and were not verified as base all-inclusive inclusions.
Per the resort, not yet verified - Off-site excursionsCosts extra
Off-resort Crete excursions are not evidenced as included.
- Airport transfersCosts extra
No included airport transfer was verified.
Included with limits
- Premium & à la carte diningPartly included
All-inclusive rates are available, but Booking.com states all-inclusive and half-board meals are served at the main restaurant, with à la carte restaurants discounted rather than fully included.
- Top-shelf liquorPartly included
Official all-inclusive privileges reference premium drinks for selected room types, but broad premium-brand coverage was not verified for every all-inclusive rate.
Per the resort, not yet verified
No. Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa doesn't run vacation-club or timeshare presentations. No consistent vacation-club or timeshare pressure pattern was found in reviewed sources.
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
- Value
- 7.5 out of 10
- Service
- 9.1 out of 10
- Beach
- 6.8 out of 10
- Dining
- 8.4 out of 10
- Rooms
- 9.1 out of 10
- Pools & Spa
- 9.7 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except beach and remote work, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
12 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 20, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 6 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except beach and remote work, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value7.5
- Expedia Rating
- 9.4
- Booking Com Overall
- 9.5
- Ai Inclusions Breadth
- 8.5
- Premium Pricing Factor
- 6.5
- Quality Vs Price Sentiment
- 8.0
Service9.1High confidence
- Staff Sentiment
- 9.2
- Honeymoon Support
- 9.1
- Restaurant Service
- 8.8
- Reservation Friction
- 7.5
Beach6.8Medium confidence
- Swimmability
- 7.0
- Nearby Sandy Beach
- 7.0
- Not Beachfront Drag
- 4.8
- Guest Expectation Gap
- 5.8
Dining8.4High confidence
- Theme Nights
- 8.4
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.6
- Restaurant Variety
- 8.5
- A La Carte Discount Drag
- 6.5
Rooms9.1High confidence
- Design
- 9.0
- Swim Up Options
- 9.4
- Overwater Bungalows
- 9.4
- Private Pool Villas
- 9.2
- Privacy Variability Drag
- 7.0
Pools & Spa9.7High confidence
- Lagoon Design
- 9.8
- Swim Up Room Network
- 9.6
- Overwater Visual Impact
- 9.6
- Lounger And Privacy Variability
- 7.2
Romance9.5High confidence
- Beach Drag
- 6.2
- Adults Only
- 9.6
- Overwater Rooms
- 9.4
- Honeymoon Sentiment
- 9.5
- Private Pool Options
- 9.2
Luxury9.0High confidence
- Spa
- 8.5
- Design
- 9.2
- Adults Only
- 9.4
- Overwater Product
- 9.3
- Non Beachfront Drag
- 6.5
Quiet8.7
- Flight Path Noise
- 7.5
- Adults Only Policy
- 9.5
- Soundproofed Rooms
- 8.5
- Ambient Peacefulness
- 8.5
- Spaciousness Low Crowding
- 9.0
Wellness8.5High confidence
- Adult Calm
- 9.0
- Spa Facilities
- 8.6
- Pool Based Relaxation
- 9.4
- Treatments Extra Cost Drag
- 7.0
Remote work8.0Medium confidence
- Adult Quiet
- 8.8
- Free In Room Wifi
- 8.4
- Resort Leisure Noise Drag
- 6.5
- Laptop Friendly Room Signals
- 8.0
What it does best
- Spectacular lagoon-pool design.
- Strong adults-only honeymoon atmosphere.
- Wide range of swim-up, overwater and private-pool rooms.
- Good service and food sentiment.
Where it costs you
- Not beachfront.
- All-inclusive dining rules are more limited than many guests expect.
- À la carte access can depend on rate or room type.
- Privacy varies by room position around the lagoon.
Room intelligence
- Best Value Room
- Luxury Swim UpKeeps the core swim-up lagoon experience without the highest villa pricing.
- Best For Honeymoon
- Overwater BungalowRepeated guest and media consensus identifies the overwater-style rooms as the signature honeymoon experience.
- Best Room Category
- Signature Island VillaBest-supported top category for space, privacy and private-pool villa experience.
Everything we read on Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 8.4 / 10
- Places to eat
- 5
Greek · Asian · Japanese · International · Steakhouse · Mediterranean
Official page lists five à la carte restaurants; all-inclusive dining access varies by rate and room privilege level.
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Do you need dinner reservations at Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa?
Official page lists five à la carte restaurants; all-inclusive dining access varies by rate and room privilege level.
Rooms & suites
The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.
| Suite | Occupancy | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Room with Pool ViewBack to sampled prices | Capacity unverified | Not published | Not published |
| Premium Room with Pool View and Steam BathBack to sampled prices | Capacity unverified | Not published | Not published |
More room options (8)
| Suite | Occupancy | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury Swim Up | Sleeps 2 | 1 bedroom | Not publishedswim-out |
| Premium Swim Up | Sleeps 3 | 1 bedroom | Not publishedswim-out |
| Overwater Bungalow | Sleeps 2 | 1 bedroom | Not published |
Grand Overwater Bungalow with JacuzziRoom details for Grand Overwater Bungalow with JacuzziOfficial room search result identifies a king bed plus sofa bed and Jacuzzi. | Sleeps 3 | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Overwater Nest | Sleeps 2 | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Island Villa Private Pool | Sleeps 2 | 1 bedroom | Not publishedprivate pool |
Signature Island VillaRoom details for Signature Island VillaOfficial room search result identifies two king beds and a sofa bed; private pool heating applies seasonally. | Sleeps 6 | 2 bedrooms | Not publishedprivate pool |
Swim-Up MaisonetteRoom details for Swim-Up MaisonetteOfficial room search result identifies an upper master bedroom, lower living room with sofa beds and second bathroom. | Sleeps 4 | 1 bedroom | Not publishedswim-out |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
Pools & waterplay
The defining resort feature is its large lagoon-style pool network, overwater bungalows and swim-up suites.
The beach itself
The resort is near Analipsi beach rather than directly beachfront; beach access is secondary to the lagoon-pool experience.
- 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.
When to go
Best months: May to Sep
Real seasons here: highs run from 59°F in January to 86°F in July, and the wet months run Oct to Mar.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 59°F15°C | 59°F15°C | 63°F17°C | 70°F21°C | 77°F25°C | 84°F29°C | 86°F30°C | 86°F30°C | 82°F28°C | 75°F24°C | 68°F20°C | 61°F16°C |
| Rain days | 8 days | 6 days | 5 days | 3 days | 2 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 1 day | 4 days | 5 days | 7 days |
| Verdict | Cool | Cool | Cool | Fine | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Cool | Cool |
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Getting to Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Nearest airport
- HER · Heraklion International Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 25 minutes
- Transportation
- The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.
Your own driver. Possibly a lower price.
A personalized airport pickup could cost less than a taxi or shared shuttle. Compare private transfer prices before you decide.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
Analipsi 700 14, Greece · +30 2897 501701
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 12 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into HER, 25 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.
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Off-site excursions cost extra here, so price the days out of Greece ahead.
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