Top 10 Petousis Hotels

Pnoé Breathing Life is on its fifth month open as of this writing and so it’s still brand new and working out a few kinks here and there. But overall I would say this is as 5 star an experience as you can expect. I got it at a very good price for low season but I am sure those prices will be much higher when they reopen in the spring. My room had a private pool and lots of space. It is the lowest tier room they have but still had a walk in rain shower, desk, outside seating areas, plenty of closet space and tons of drawers and storage. The room is state of the art. So much so it’ll be a bit much for those of you who are not very technologically advanced. Every little detail it’s obvious they spared no expense on both design and execution of this resort. Things like the TV in the room being a mirror TV (very nice) or all the tables and chairs throughout the resort being of high quality. Breakfast is a palatial buffet spread with so many choices. I enjoyed having my eggs and coffee each morning there. The staff are very warm and inviting and after a while they knew to have my coffee ready when they saw me coming. The beach is very quiet with exquisite sea views. I like a quiet beach but if you’re looking for a lively fun beach this is not that. The spa is state of the art. I’ve never seen some of the advances in there. I was very impressed. I think I got 3 spa treatments and a pedicure. Spyros provides top notch professional customer service. I saw him so much I felt like I got to know him. I would say my only criticisms is the flooring outside. They tiled the entire grounds which is an expensive and beautiful feat but it also makes for slippery grounds. I think they will probably come to regret that. They should’ve just done wood or even gravel I think would make more sense. If you’re very old or infirm you have to walk very carefully so you don’t slip and fall. I am sure it’s something they will address at some point in the future. The food at the restaurants was excellent. I’d say 5 star quality food. If you’re looking for a quiet retreat this is the hotel for you. I ended up not leaving at all the last four days I was there. For me I think getting around Crete is expensive without any Uber here. If you’re looking to be in the middle of the action this hotel is not really that close to it unless you’re renting a car. $25 euros each way to the city or $50 to Hersonnius each way is steep. When I return to Crete I think I’ll just get a car or learn the bus system. I wouldn’t say I’m on a tight budget but $50-$100 a day for transport adds up fast of course. Anyway I hope you check out this beautiful hotel. If you’re American or English speaking you’ll find it very easy to visit. Staff speaks great English and many of them can even speak good conversational English too.

It was our first time in this hotel. Everything was perfect. They welcomed us with the best way. All the staff are very kind. We had a very nice room with a pool that was cleaned every day. The food was very tasty and you had the possibility for a different meal every day. We also visited the spa and the girls in the desk Lena and Katerina were very helpful. We choose the Kind and Queen where Christos and Chris's gave it to us where we can say that it was the bast massage we have ever had. I also visited the hair salon and Renia she is very good and very kind. It was great. We will definitely come back!!!

Where do I start? from the private pool at the footsteps of your suite, or the mountain of shrimp you get onto one plate? Tough choices here, as everything is sublime. This property is huge - you have no reason to leave it. You will never run out of things to eat. There is a plethora of choices from Asian, to Mediterranean to Greek to ... well, everything. There is a lady standing outside the breakfast area who will make every effort to sell you a massage package. Its pricey, but she is negotiable. She will give you all kinds of creams to take home - don't bother, just take the massage and deal her down. The beach is clean, the pools are incredible, some of them are heated. This is the kind of resort where you have no need to stay in your room - you want to be out all the time. The resort has a family theme, so if you are a couple, get ready to bump into kids ... everywhere. If you are a family, get ready to make new friends.