Lyttos Beach

Richard Holland

Had a fantastic time here. It is a big hotel, maybe 2000 when full, but only about 600 guests when we were there, so felt calm, relaxed and spacious. Loads of pools, but as others state only the Olympic size outdoor pool is heated and it was largely in use for serious swimmers whilst we were there. Other pools are lovely, but perhaps a bit on the cold side for kids at the end of October as the days are cooler. Water slides were largely empty and we had a lot of fun on them. Indoor pool too if you want it. Weather was great mid twenties and sunny except for one warm but cloudy day. Sun loungers were great, big comfy and padded with umbrellas, some are like four poster beds. No problem getting them whilst we were there, probably harder mid season. I think there were 6 restaurants and snacks bars. The food really was excellent. It is catering on mass, but the choice was great and everything tasted delicious, it really did. You really could eat and drink all day, it was gluttonous. Didn't manage to go to the fish restaurant, because it closed mid way through our week, which was a shame. The grill restaurant meat was fantastic. The Asian restaurant was ok, but not anazing. The fish restaurant did stir fry whist you wait at lunch and that was excellent. Loads of choice of breads in the main restaurant all really good. Loved the Greek yoghurt bowls they made up whilst you wait at breakfast. The drinks were fine, local beer on tap and a mix of local and branded spirits, they don't scrimp on the amount of alcohol in the cocktails, if anything there is too much booze in them. Only downer, the apple juice was not very nice, because it was on tap and from concentrate. Great entertainment, but it winds up a bit at end of October. Good kids play area with free mini golf club, but not enough clubs or balls, because people are trusted to return them after playing, but don't, so all the balls go missing. Really good tennis complex attached to the hotel. Shops on site, for groceries, beachware and souvenirs. Big pool bar and main bar and couple of beach bars, which were closed for much of our stay. Beach is fine, nothing special, a long sandy strip, not beautiful, but nice enough. Sea can be rough and waves were up for much of our week, but when it is calm, it is crystal clear and lovely to swim or snorkel in. At least as warm as the pools at the end of October. Rooms were modern, very well appointed and door separating you from the kids, with two bathrooms, although not hugely spacious. Loads of sockets, TV in both sleeping areas, fridge, safe, tea, coffee free water and local soft drinks. All very good. Serviced everyday. Show sport on big screens in main bar. Can use pool of sister hotel next door. I don't go back to places as a general rule, like variety, but I would have absolutely no reservations about returning to this hotel. Top tip, if you hire a car, hire from one of the local rental companies, significantly cheaper than the rental within the hotel. Voulisma is a lovely beach about 45 mins drive east. Knossos is a pile of rubble, not worth the trip unless Greek mythology really interests you. You can do various watersports from the beach, jet skis, paragliding, banana boat etc, but they close end of October. Hersonissos is quite lively, but a bit naff. Enjoy!

Olena Bachynska

Very good selection of food, lots of healthy choices. I can't confirm any negative reviews on food. Comparing to other all inclusive hotels in South Europe I can say food is excellent Clean rooms, enough space. Green and beautiful in the surroundings. Evening show is of a good quality especially acrobatics team ❤️

Natalie Simms

Highly recommend and the entertainment team were fab. My 7 year old son cried for an hour when we had to leave. The waterpark, pools, activities, food, rooms, hotel services, arcade…. And I can go on! Book and you won’t regret. Only issue which had nothing to do with the resort was the airport queues leaving Crete

Matt Sidwell

Lyttos Beach markets itself as 'Luxury' which it is absolutely not! In general it's fine, but nothing better than 3 star. The sort of hotel where people rush to the pool at 0800 to reserve loungers... Negatives: It's huge and packed. The rooms so tight together with no space at all in between them. Food is really awful, regardless of which restaurant you're in. Service at the bars is terrible, often waiting for 20-25 minutes to get a drink. When you do actually get a drink, they're not very good, with poor house wines and an almost non-existent wine list. Beach is small, not particularly nice and packed full of sun loungers. For a 'Sport Hotel' there are very few courses on offer, and those that they do have are poor. The gym is also pretty rubbish, with limited machines. Lots of communal areas are showing serious signs of wear and tear and need renovating Positives: I think we got one of the better 2-bed rooms, but it was good, although loud at night with people continually walking past. Pools are pretty good, as is the water park. Olympic pool is great, but constantly being used as a training pool by swim teams so very difficult to get lane. Tennis courts are good, but cost 18 euro per hour and are often also booked out. Football pitch is ok. Compared to other luxury resorts like Ikos or Sani, it's a world away in terms of quality and service, also can't compete with brands like Robinson. We've recently stayed in Magic Life and think that is also much better. All in all it was really very disappointing and extremely bad value for money.

Andrei Ardelean

Absolutely loved my stay at Lyttos Beach Resort! 🌴 The rooms are spacious and spotless, food is delicious with so much variety, and the pools and private beach are simply amazing. Perfect mix of relaxation and fun – from water slides to evening shows. The staff are warm, friendly, and make you feel at home. Truly a little paradise in Crete – can’t wait to come back! 🌊✨