PARALOS KOSTA ALIMIA

It was our first visit & what A wonderful experience we loved the hotel,so clean and modern, the rooms are lovely we had a pool & sea view , food was perfect a different restaurant to choose from every night, & the staff are amazing from breakfast lunch & dinner catering to our every need , the beach service is amazing too we will definitely be coming back again.

I had an amazing five-night vacation at Paralos Kosta Alimia. The beachfront location, infinity pool overlooking the sea, and peaceful atmosphere made it the perfect place to relax. The rooms were stylish, modern, and exceptionally comfortable, while every member of staff was genuinely warm, welcoming, and attentive. The five restaurants offered excellent cuisine and outstanding service, with attentive waiter service throughout. The delicious breakfast and dinner, together with the live music at sunset, made each evening special. If you're looking for a luxurious and tranquil getaway, Paralos Kosta Alimia is a destination I would gladly return to and highly recommend.

We were absolutely blown away by our stay at this hotel. As a couple in our early 30s looking for a relaxing getaway, it exceeded all of our expectations and is the best hotel we have stayed in and can see why it has so many excellent reviews. We were lucky enough to receive a complimentary upgrade to a swim-up room (without asking!) and it truly made our week. It was such a special touch and made our stay even more memorable. Every single meal we had was delicious! High quality food with impeccable service throughout. The staff were attentive and friendly. If you’re looking for a peaceful, classy, and modern hotel where you can truly switch off and relax, we couldn’t recommend this place more highly. We would happily return!

Great hotel Very good massage with therapist Efi

Just had a very relaxing 2 week all inclusive stay and hard not to give 5 stars as most have done. I would offer the following info if you are thinking of booking Location - beautiful setting but not much going on around it so very quiet and you need to travel / take excursions to find the more vibrant places. Hotel - it’s no architectural masterpiece but it is smart / modern / contemporary and immaculately clean and well maintained. I believe it reopened a couple of years ago after a major renovation and rebrand so still feels fresh. Independent - they obviously cater for a wide variety of nationalities so no dominant presence or indeed visibility of any particular tour operators. Reception - very nice but as its remote / on a different level from the main parts of the hotel its a bit soulless and i never saw anyone drinking at the bar. Don’t expect it to be the hub of everything going on like you get in most hotels and the reception staff are polite but not very engaging. Rooms - again very modern and contemporary- shower powerful (although temp varies a lot) aircon is adequate as long as you leave it on all the time and the beds are comfortable. Rooms are arranged in a number of 2/3 storey blocks dotted around the grounds in what appears to be a random arrangement. Pools - 2 separate pools which are clean but freezing cold in mid June - so they were mostly empty. They began to warm up a bit towards then end of the month. Sunbeds - some of the most comfortable you will ever find - pity that they randomly enforce their reservation policy which does not allow time to reserve and have a quick breakfast- so expect to be collecting your belongings from reception and then trying to find some vacant beds - some guests got quite irate about this! Restaurant bookings - work very easily on the app - you book up to 4 days in advance on a rolling basis and you can usually get your first choice as long as you are a couple of days in advance. Restaurants- these are all grouped together in a food court type arrangement with no distinct decor / themes - not what we were expecting but food was very good on the whole, with generous portions. We had a couple of poor dishes but when mentioned you only get a shrug of the shoulders and no apology / attempt to resolve which took the shine off a bit. Drinks - excellent for all inclusive- branded drinks, proper cocktails and drinkable wine - non all inclusive guests have a separate menu with a premium wine selection. At peak times the main bar can be understaffed and we waited up to 15 minutes to get served on these occasions, but service at the sunbeds was very good. Entertainment - very low key - occasional 1 hour shows in the outdoor theatre but very poorly attended- I think they could promote these better to try and get a few people in. They did show a number of World Cup games in the bar / theatre. Spa - the staff are always around doing the hard sell and they don’t openly advertise the prices -we did give it a try and the treatments were good Gym - this is tiny with only 4 Machines, a multi gym and a few weights - but we did manage to get in most days. Shop - there is a tiny hotel shop selling dresses handbags and shoes but never saw anyone in there so a bit of a waste of space - there is a small supermarket nearby on the beach front though. The manager is visible walking around - but he did not engage very much with the guests - i would have expected a managers cocktail reception or similar like you get in most 5 star hotels in order to get people mingling a bit more. The staff were mostly super friendly but there is very little engagement between the hotel and the guests. perhaps a visible guest relationship manager touring the hotel and speaking with guests on a regular basis would solve this. There is no layout map or general guest information and an absence of any prominent information boards - I am all for being paperless but I think they just expect you to look everything up in the App - which is pretty good but you miss the personal touch. Our overall conclusion would be that if you are after a quiet relaxing break with comfortable accommodation and nice food and drink, this could certainly be the hotel for you. For us we always felt that there was something missing compared with the 5 star hotels we have stayed in places like Rhodes and Cyprus so not one that we are likely to return too but would not rule it out.

If you are reading this and wondering whether to book this hotel then just do it ! My Husband & i spent 10 days here, staying in a seaview retreat room, spacious room, fabulous outside space with our own firepit and hydro pool. It was an incredibly relaxing holiday. No piped music round the pool just peace and quiet, fabulous staff and the food ..... well the best we have ever experienced! The evening meal is bookable on an app to dine at 5 different experiences; we were on half board which suited us, btw breakfast was also fabulous 👌 If I had one criticism ..... and it is only one, its the sunbeds, same old thing towels down at the crack of dawn and lets now go for a leisurely 2 hour breakfast with our prime position safe for the day ! I did feedback in the departure questionnaire and actually there is a section on the app which states that possessions will be removed after 30 mins between 0700 and 1100 . If this is managed and really followed through you have a pretty perfect 5 star hotel. See you next year, we'll be back !

Our stay at this hotel was truly wonderful. Everything exceeded our expectations – the food was excellent, the service was impeccable, and the staff was exceptionally kind, attentive, and professional. The cleanliness was outstanding throughout the entire property, with every area kept spotless, including the swimming pool, which was crystal clear and perfectly maintained. We felt comfortable and well cared for from the moment we arrived. We highly recommend this hotel and would be delighted to return in the future.

Very relaxing massage and nice atmosphere. Anna was a professial masseuse.

Such a fabulous hotel for couples in Crete. The staff let us know it was at 95% occupancy but you would never know. It didn’t feel overly busy. The sun loungers are nicely spaced apart and so comfy unlike other hotels. The restaurants on offer are really nice too. It’s all in the same area but set up slightly different will à la carte menus. We stayed for a week so ventured down to the town for a meal or two which broke it up nicely. The hotel was exceptionally clean as well with staff constantly cleaning around the hotel. Breakfast was lovely and fresh too. Lots on offer. Staff were so helpful and friendly made it a really special stay