Giannoulis Cavo Spada Luxury Sports and Leisure Resort

"This was genuinely one of the best All Inclusive hotels I have ever stayed in for customer service, food quality, and overall vibe. Location & Setting The resort is set in a very quiet area, roughly a 30-minute walk from the nearest town of Kolymbari. It features a private beach with a lifeguard on duty—while the beach itself is quite pebbly, the sea is crystal clear. Buses run regularly from the top of the road (just a 5-minute walk) to either Kolymbari or Chania, making local travel easy. We booked our trips independently, but the front desk can organise trips for you as well. Pool & Activities We spent most of our time at the main pool, which was family-friendly, never felt crowded, and always had plenty of space to swim. No matter what time of day we turned up, we easily found two available sunbeds. The resort organizes various sports activities throughout the day if you want to join in, with the morning aqua yoga being a huge guest favorite. Dining & Staff The food was phenomenal at every single meal with a huge variety—even my normally fussy 14-year-old son never struggled to find something he loved. The desserts, in particular, were out of this world! What truly sets this hotel apart, though, is the service. The bar staff and overall team were fantastic, and nothing was ever too much trouble. The complimentary bottled water available whenever you needed it was a lovely, thoughtful touch. Rooms & Amenities The rooms are a little dated, but they are kept spotless with daily housekeeping and fresh towels. The room fridge is also restocked with bottled water every day. A few helpful tips for future guests: Beach/Pool Towels: You can hire towels from the spa for a €10 refundable deposit and swap them for fresh ones daily. Spa & Crèche: We didn't use the spa or the small children's crèche, but both are available on-site. Local Tourist Tax: Be prepared for the standard 5-star hotel tax at checkout (€15 per person, per room, per night), which can add up to a significant amount at the end of your stay. It can be paid by cash or card. We had an unforgettable stay and wouldn't hesitate to return!"

"The resort was perfect for a relaxing getaway with the option of sport, fitness classes or just relaxing by the pool or beach. The morning yoga classes started my day of perfectly, the fitness instructors catered for every level & were fantastic. All of the staff were welcoming, helpful & friendly but a big shout out to the bar staff in the main bar & pool bar, they had time to chat to everyone & still keep the drinks flowing! Reception staff were so helpful with our needs especially when the winds nearly meant we missed our boat trip we had been looking forward to, they went above & beyond. Food was lovely, a good choice even for a vegetarian. Thank you all at Cavo Spada for making our stay wonderful ❤️"

"This hotel is absolutely amazing in every way! The staff is beyond generous and helpful. We are so greatful for everyone working there, receptionists, waiters, chefs, cleaners, bartenders and exercise trainers!! We were here for a week, but would have loved to stay longer! The food is amazing, the location by the beach, the pool and exercise area is the best I’ve ever experienced. It is easy to get around. We took the bus and also rented a car. The hotel had lots of things to attend like olive oil tasting, wine tasting, cooking classes, saxophone, dj and violin in the evening. They also have a nice and big spa area. We are coming back!!! So happy we got to stay here this summer!"