Istron Bay Hotel

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April 2025

May 2025

Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

On private beach
Bar
Pool
Breakfast included
Housekeeping
Parking included

Explore the area

Istron, Lasithi, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 72100

Golden Beach
‪6 min walk‬
Voulisma Beach
‪7 min walk‬
Istro Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Sitia (JSH)
‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Sea view
38 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, Sea View

Sea view
15 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Sea View

Sea view
20 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bed

Bungalow, Sea View

Sea view
30 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, Sea View

Sea view
25 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Kids pool

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

29 Apr - 30 Apr

About this property

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

Catch some rays on Istron Bay Hotel's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.

Istron Bay Hotel offers 143 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A private beach and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the hotel. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, AEGEOS SPA. Services include massages and facials.

During your stay at Istron Bay Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Agios Panteleímonas. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.

Free buffet breakfast served daily
Free WiFi in some public areas
Free self parking
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine with a beachfront location at Meltemi, one of the property's 2 restaurants
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Indulge with massages or facials at AEGEOS SPA
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Onsite recreation includes a private beach, an outdoor tennis court, and a playground
Within a 10-minute walk of Agios Panteleímonas and Golden Beach
Airport and bus station shuttle service available for a fee

Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Istron Bay Hotel like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers outdoor tennis courts, a garden, and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Agios Nikolaos hotel.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Meltemi - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves dinner only.

Belvedere - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

Finikas - This poolside café serves brunch, lunch, and light fare.

Votsala - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch only.

Delfini - Onsite bar.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A beach bar
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Belvedere
Delfini
Finikas
Meltemi
Votsala

Things to do

Bicycle rentals
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Concerts/live shows
Evening entertainment
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Outdoor tennis court
Playground

Family friendly

Children's pool
Free cot
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Conference space
Meeting room

Outdoors

Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On a private beach
On the waterfront
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Full-service spa

Facials
Massage

Accessibility

Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Free cot

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

Limited room service
Minibar

Air conditioning
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

This property has a live entertainment venue onsite. Guests should expect a high level of noise until 2 AM.

Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Airport shuttle fee: EUR 90 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
In-room safe fee: EUR 15 per week

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Some rooms at this property are not suitable for children; please add child ages in the search parameters to display available rooms

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Istron Bay Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation on arrival with your arrival details. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Istron Bay

Istron Bay Hotel

Istron Bay Hotel Crete

Istron Bay Hotel Agios Nikolaos

Istron Bay Agios Nikolaos

Istron Bay

Istron Bay Hotel Hotel

Istron Bay Hotel Agios Nikolaos

Istron Bay Hotel Hotel Agios Nikolaos

Istron Bay Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Nikoletta

Travelled with partner

18 Aug 2023

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Beautiful view and clean beach, but the hotel building was outdated. The air conditioner dripped all night, and the noise from the neighbouring room via internal door was unbearable. It ruined my sleep quality.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Travelled with family

25 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I love the welcoming staff, the remote location, the overall relaxing atmosphere

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Catherine

25 Oct 2021

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Antonios

Travelled with family

16 Sept 2021

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

This is a budget friendly hotel with a great sea view for couples and families. A minor issue is that the hotel was a little outdated and needed some minor aesthetic repairs but the staff was friendly and eager to help. It is a multi level hotel with amazing views of the sea and mountains from any level with lounge, bar and resto areas. Access to the immense pool and private beach were easy with showers and w/c close by and lounge chairs with umbrellas. The complimentary breakfast was delicious and with variety, surprisingly. We booked the standard sea view room which was spacious with extra beds and seating. We were on the fourth floor centred over the pool and straight sea view…stunning! Two issues that irked me was the wifi connection not working while in our room but good connection while sitting on our balcony and the mosquito plug repellent necessary for the room. I have to say that it was very unfortunate that Covid rules had to be applied and there was no music and activities which I believe would have impacted my opinion for a better review …safe travels!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Travelled with group

7 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This hotel is located in a picturesque cove with a beautiful pool and private beach and nicely manicured grounds...the hotel staff was incredibly polite and accommodating and the evening bartender was hilarious...we would highly recommend this hotel!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

franck

6 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

could be a fantastic place

we stayed 3 nights at the resort,fantastic location,the biggest pool I have ever seen,beautiful private beach, what else could we ask for? the problem is the resort is old and is in need of fixing. When we arrived we were assigned a room,the a/c did not work,we were changed to a better room(upgrade) and the toilet did not work.We were upgraded to another room(a suite) this was great but there was a water leak in the bathroom,we put a towel on the floor and it was OK.This shows that the place badly need fixing. The staff is great and helpful,the restaurant on premise is good .It could be one of the best resort in Crete if only....

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

14 Oct 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Lindy, London

27 Sept 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Go for the view and forgive the grande lady's age

All as other reviewers say: rooms are dated but clean, view is spectacular. Hotel grounds very pleasant, staff at check-in excellent, barman at beach bar not so good. Hotel is making an effort with decor in dining rooms to make up for aged condition of the property. I enjoyed my stay and would go again.

10/10 Excellent

Surinder, London UK

17 Sept 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location with its own beach

Beautiful stay excellent location, its own beach and view from are very pleasing. Staff are very helpful especially receptionist Bianca de Klien who even check in our return flight printing our boarding passes, Food needs improvement Breackfast is very basic, also needs some refurbershing. Over all very good stay. Surinder Shani

2/10 Terrible

poor and stinck

22 Aug 2015

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rooms in a bad shape. Elektrisity problems.

Very poor conditions. We complaind and switch rooms 3 times untill we find a clean one with no bad smell cacroches and a working ac. Payed half the price after complaing to the meneger.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

10 Aug 2015

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Room comfort

Good location

This hotel must have been very lovely in its prime. Unfortunately it is in dire need of updating. The beds and furniture are very dated. The location however is fantastic and they have a beautiful beach and swimming pool on the property. The breakfast included was really good with a big selection.

8/10 Good

P, Liverpool, UK

18 May 2014

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

Amazing view is this hotel's main plus point

This hotel has really amazing views over the bay from every room and from the bar/restaurant areas. The hotel itself isn't the best we've ever stayed in, but with a view like that who cares? Quite dated and a very small bar etc., but the reason we went was for the view so we weren't disappointed!

8/10 Good

Eva

Travelled with family and small children

21 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

We enjoyed our Holiday in this Hotel. You have a fantastic view over the whole(!) bay. Also the Beach is wonderful🤩. Clear Water and Sand. The bay is reserved for hotel guests. The Hotel and the Rooms are not so modern, more greek Standard. But we had all we needed. We also enjoyed the Kids Pool with our 2 years old son☺️. But there aren‘t more opportunities for children😕. There were 2 Restaurants, one of them Buffet with traditional Greek Food, and the other one at the Beach with a la carte Food. We were allowed to eat there 2 times in our Holiday there. There werd some ants on the floor in the Buffet Restaurant. The hotel Service and personal was very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

19 May 2023

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Zanoni

27 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bella Vacanza

Struttura esternamente un po' datata ma camera bella e pulita Fantastica la posizione, ambiente tranquillo e discreto. molto gentile lo staff, molto bene la pulizia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Juliette

22 Sept 2021

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ça va

Hotel tres beau, personnel sympathique mais chambre qui laisse à desirer. Elle ne vaut pas son prix.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

FLORENCE

Travelled with family

14 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children

7 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Cet établissement mériterait de mieux se valoriser sur les photos. En effet, nous avons été très agréablement surpris. Nous craignions un peu d'être dans une ambiance années 70. En réalité, les chambres sont spacieuses et très agréables. Les lits sont confortables. Deux bémols pour les chambres. 1/ les salles de bain sont vieillottes, exiguës et sombres. Un rénovation fera du bien. 2/ la connexion Wi-fi n'est absolument accessible dans les chambres. Autre point positif de l'établissement : sa conception des espaces, avec une restauration donnant directement sur terrasse en accès direct à la plage. La crique est privatisée par l’hôtel. Ceci est très agréable. En outre, l'espace piscine est très bien et adapté pour les enfants. Enfin, le personnel est adorable et s'efforce de parler anglais, français et probablement d'autres langues. Enfin, dernier point d'amélioration : la durée pour être servis à table. Visiblement, cela coince des cuisines... Globalement très satisfaits et nous recommandons.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

jean-luc

29 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Situation de cet hôtel exceptionnelle

Excellent séjour Très bonne situation Copieux dîner Personnel excessivement aimable Que du positif !

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Philippe

Travelled with family

29 Jul 2021

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ça aurait pu être bien

Ça aurait pu être super... À chaque fois, il manque un petit truc pour que ça soit bien... Les lits sont grands mais inconfortables. Y a du WiFi mais ça porte pas. La plage est jolie mais sale. La salle de bain est microscopique obligé de s'asseoir en biais sur les toilettes dont la chasse d'eau ne fonctionne vraiment pas :juste un filet d'eau qui descend et ne remplit pas sa fonction.... Obligé d'aller aux toilettes communes et pas toujours nickel... Bref, sympa mais ça aurait pu être super. Heureusement, le personnel est vraiment gentil, ça a sauvé les meubles

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christian

28 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

ARNAUD

19 Jul 2021

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Pénélope, 54

31 Oct 2017

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Hôtel très calme en hors saison

Le cadre splendide où se situe l'hôtel aide à faire oublier le peu de prestations offertes pendant les vacances de Toussaint. les resto et bar de plage sont fermés; les seules animations proposées sur une semaine ont été 4 cours de yoga, trois soirées bingo et une soirée piano bar. impossible de ne pas mentionner la demi pension qui n'offre même pas d'eau au petit déjeuner et au dîner! de plus très peu de variété et des plats cuisinés qui vous font retourner à vos années d'études tant cela fait penser aux cantines scolaires. quel dommage!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

nathalie

1 Nov 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hotel bien placé pour visiter avec voiture, belles vues sur la mer. Hotel un peu vieillissant mais rapport qualité/prix intéressant (séjour en octobre).