Alai Crete a Tribute Portfolio Resort

"We had a wonderful stay at the Alai Marriott – A Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Stalida. It’s hard to beat the location — right on the beach and close to everything in town. From the moment we arrived, Ken and Vagallis made us feel welcome. As Marriott Ambassador members, we travel often, and it’s the people who make the difference — George went out of his way to resolve a few small issues quickly and professionally. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing with two pools, a beach bar, and plenty of loungers both by the pool and right on the sand. Housekeeping was excellent — May and Jovlyn kept our room spotless every day. A highlight of our trip was the dinner organized by George and hosted by Andonis, the Restaurant Manager. Dining by the ocean with the sound of the waves and delicious food was the perfect ending to our stay. Our room looked lovely, and the bed was extremely comfortable, but the layout wasn’t ideal — the sink in the bedroom and lack of counter space made it a bit inconvenient, and the shower tended to splash water onto the floor. Breakfast was good and fresh, though after several days we found the selection a bit limited. Overall, we’d definitely return. The staff, the setting, and the relaxed seaside vibe make this a great spot for a Cretan getaway."

"The hotel has a great location in the middle of stallis right on the beach, the hotel was spotless ,very modern and very nicely decorated staff were brilliant ,friendly and attentive ,would have liked to have stayed at the bar some nights but no one there ,probably to do with very expensive drinks"

"stayed for a week on b&b basis. we seen the hotel when stayed in stails sep 2024 it was a different name then changed over after we booked to Alai. couldn't fault the hotel staff are so friendly and helpful , waiting meet u of couch (only got in due to delay at 215 am ) took cases i and up to room for us, and on departure will take cases too coach for u, tourist tax was £70 neuros for wk ,offered bottled water, good size twin room and large balcony (room 317) towels daily + a large beach pool towel , room had everything needed hairdryer iron+ board , mini fridge 4 bottles water a day kettle and coffee machine, beds and pillows very comfy. black out blinds. hotel is large, modern and spotless lovely pool area with several Balinese beds but They did get taken early. steps from pool to beach with free padded sun loungers and parasols, . breakfast u sit down and they take your order for tea coffee fruit juices smoothies and if u want eggs cooked to order fried ,poached, scrambled, then its buffet for continental meats, salads, yogurt's breads Croissants, pan au chocolate vanilla breads muffins, etc jams ,cereals' and bacon omelette beans gilled tomatoes only thing most brits didn't seem to like was the mini hot dog type sausages i tried were nice and smoked but would have preferred normal sausage on the English type breakfast choice. . breakfast is 730-1130 no queues and never run out it topped up fresh. didn't drink in hotel bar but ordered 2 toasties with chips on first day poolbar was 24 euros and very dry can gt better snacks cheaper elsewhere they ddint seem mind u taking food to ear around beds /pool .had 2 fresh smoothies were lovely 8 euros each . we had a night flight got picked up at 730pm so booked a free slot for a courtesy room u can chose time if available they take you to a room on day at time supply towels, hairdryer, shampoo conditioner and shower gel same as in your hotel room. there's a luggage room staff put your cases in and no problem opening up if you want to take things our or add stuff to cases. there's a supermarket opposite and a chemist. it's in a great location for most stuff bars restaurants shops . we spoke to people staying who were in annexe rooms who weren't happy said they were small and balcony's were tiny and had walk through garden and pools to get to breakfast and reception so i would check when booking . recommendation's Restautant's , ocean bar does lovely greek food , we had lamb , close to hotel, Jasmine house Chinese literally stones throw from front hotel gets booke duo so advise booking lovely fresh food big portions, Kalina Mere Restaurant overlooking sea lovely taverna we had steak with potatoes and peppercorn sauce was lovely and big . Saturday nights Kostas Restaurant about 15 min walk from hotel is a Greek restaurant does traditional Greek dancing on sat nights form 8pm and they get people up dancing if want great atmosphere lovely food booking recommended if want a table or can just turn up got bar if seats available . ate at The Irish house (not one opposite hotel ) Recommend if want British food and large portions. live singer wed-sat from 10pm. small bar opposite hotel can't recall name has singer/guitarist on couple times week and does good cocktails. Kalina bar (opposite Kalina mere restaurant) does music quiz's. on Tuesdays is a Dj doing Motown and northern soul. good cocktails. had cocktails in rovers return has live music certain nights . robin hood has quiz, bingo but we only had drinks didn't stay for bingo but told have £300 euro prize. peagus bar does good cocktails to. Rover's return has live music certain nights and good cocktails .. we booked a boat trip from tour office near hotel 4 hours with 2 swim stops and lunch pick up from i-resort beach hotel to heressionis for boat and drop of , lovely scenery great for swimming snorkels and life jackets and noodles all available free on boat. wouldn't recommend the lunch would take own snacks boiled chicken ,lettuce 2 pieces white dry bread . boat scan be uncomfortable when sitting for long periods depends on what time u ge tto it for seats bt that depends on your pickup transfer. We were a hour sat on boat b4 sailed due to winds meant couldnt set sail. watersports fellas at back of hotel are lovely and helpful , offer jet skis, pedaloes, rings pull u behind a jet ski, paragliding, and They take u on jet ski to a boat bit further out for snorkelling, . doughnut man comes round whole stails beach daily big, filled doughnuts different flavour's on plain sugared fresh 2.5 euro . Marios nx door to hotel does lovely ice cream and waffles with different toppings. we did the mochas village last year on small train runs through stalis it was a prebooked tour as gets busy. beautiful scenery on way up down and village is lovely traditional Greek taverns restaurant's gift shops beautiful church . the happy train also takes u stails Malia Heresionoss on a different tour if wish . we also visited Aghios Nickholas last year on bus which isa air-conditioned coach u just pay ticket on bus , walk from where bus drops u to lake main attraction is quite long and would be hilly coming back up, due to asthma we decided to get a taxi back up they wait near lake to take tourist back up to bus. Highley recommend Alai for location, facilities, beach, comfort and staff .&cleanliness . our weather 26th -2nd oct was about 25 but felt hotter and was hot enough for pool's and going in sea and sunbathing"