Mare Garden

"We booked Mare Garden for our anniversary and it turned out to be a really good choice. The whole place looks even nicer in person than in the photos. Lots of mature trees, colorful bougainvillea and quiet little corners where you can sit wth a drink. One evening the owner came by our table just to ask if everything was okay and have a quick chat. It sounds like a small thing but it made it feel personal, not just "room number X". The beach is an easy walk and the water was really clear while we were there. If you're after somewhere peaceful, green, and friendly without being in the middle of nowhere, this is a great option. We both said we'd happily come back"

"Our room was bigger than we expected, with good air conditioning, which is a big plus in August, and a comfy bed. Everything was clean and housekeeping did a good job without being in the way. Breakfast had enough variety. Eggs, fruit, pastries, cereals, etc. Nothing crazy, but definitely more than the basics. The only slight downside for us was that the beach isn't right in front of the hotel. It took us about 5 minutes to walk there. Not a tragedy at all, but worth mentioning. For the price we paid, I'd say it's very good value and we'd consider staying again."

"We've been coming to Crete on and off for years and somehow never tried Mare Garden before. Honestly, we're a bit annoyed we only discovered it now. The gardens are beautiful in real life, lots of flowers, trees and little shady corners where you can actually sit and read without melting. Our room looked over the pool and was kept really clean every day (towels changed often, floor spotless, that kind of thing). Breakfast was way better than the usual “toast and ham” situation: fresh pastries, decent coffee, fruit, and they even did omelettes on the spot if you asked. Evening meals were simple but proper – local dishes, cooked well, not pretentious. Only tiny “negative”: Wi-Fi was a bit hit and miss in the garden, but it worked fine in the room. Already talking about coming back next summer."