Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa

We came with 2 other couples and over the last 15 years we’ve been lucky enough to stay at hotels all over the world. Stella Island has to be regarded as one of the best we’ve had the pleasure to experience, what’s more it is only a four hour flight from the UK. The staff are so friendly and made us feel so welcome the second we arrived, the range of accommodation is wide enough to please most people’s desires (and pockets), however, this is a luxury resort and expect to be looked after for drinks by the many pools. After a few days, the staff will become your best friends and always wanting to please and make your stay as enjoyable as possible. If you are on the all inclusive package you’ll be spoilt for choice as to where to eat at a whole variety of a’la carte restaurants, the quality being outstanding. The AI wine choice is limited to a few wines, but you can upgrade to a better wine if you wish. We went for the premium pool view room, which had plenty of space and was very comfortable, although the sink was a bit of a novelty, but we coped. There are so many different areas for the different room types, all with their own pools, many are swim ups, but if that’s not you, there are plenty of beds scattered around for you to relax on. The resort has tennis and padel courts, as well as an indoor and outdoor gym, along with spa facilities and treatments if that’s your thing. The hotel app is useful to book restaurants and other requirements, it is downloadable before you arrive, but doesn’t work fully until you have arrived and registered as a guest. Would we return….that’s an absolute definitely and probably make it an annual event!

Possibly one of the best hotels I’ve stayed in across the world. It’s just like the pictures, but the pictures don’t tell the story of great service, food and shows.

We chose this resort for our honeymoon and we honestly could not be more pleased. We had an overwater bungalow and we spent the week completely waited on hand and foot. The food was incredible the la a carte restaurants are amazing and deffo worth the all inclusive package. We booked the romance in he island package, we had an incredibly relaxing spa treatment and unforgettable candle lit dinner at the Oceania restaurant. By far the best hotel we've ever stayed in. On top of that guest relations really pulled out all the stops to ensure our honeymoon was extra special. They even upgraded us on the last night to a grand over water bungalow, with all the perks! Incredible and what a thoughtful wedding gift. The place is immaculately clean and all the staff take incredible care in there jobs from the luggage, to cleaning, waitresses and chefs. We were extremely impressed. The entertainment was very good compared to other all inclusive and there were surprise events with champagne and sushi! We also appreciated how there's always a part of the resort that is peaceful and another that's a bit more upbeat/pool party vibes. You can really make the holiday your own. We will certainly be returning! It's been a dream!

Delicious food and great service from each waiter and waitress and managers. Definitely 5 star service. Will definitely return

We booked this place back in May 2025, because it gets booked up so quickly. I can certainly understand why - stunning place and a staff who were quite simply outstanding. On the first day, we had a couple of issues with our room but the staff came to our rescue and transferred us to a more suitable room, making us feel truly valued. There was quite simply nothing they would not do for us, and all with a smile, from the maids, room service, information desk, waiter service and the barstaff. We were on half board - the evening meal buffet was good, although maybe a little samey and more international than truly Greek. As lovers of greek food and traditional tavernas, we found the town of Analipsi just a short walk away and benefited from a few splendid meals there as an alternative. If I were able to, I would mention all the staff individually, but in particular Maria, Natasha and Gelmn from the Umbra bar were absolute gems and added to the high good humour of the stay. Some excellent evening entertainment in Paraiso added to the sense of well-being. This place is quite rightly 5-star and the cost of the holiday bore this out, but for the experience it was worth it.

My wife and I have just finished our 1 week honeymoon at Stella Island Crete and it was absolutely sensational. The best all hotel inclusive experience without a shadow of a doubt. Firstly to the staff of Stella Island, thank you for your first class hospitality. The hotel is beautiful but the it was the people who work at Stella that take it to the next level. You made our stay incredible. We didn’t catch everyones names but special thank you to the reception staff, Makuti Bar staff and Bobby/Asmal who delivered our morning coffees at breakfast. We were welcomed warmly at the front door following our private transfer to the resort. Our bags were taken care of and refreshments offered immediately. Check in process 10/10. Taken to our room and given all the information for needed for our weeks stay. We stayed at the large overwater bungalow situated near the Makuti bar. The room was fantastic and lived up to our expectations and more. Cleaned daily with fresh towels, toiletries and mini bar supplies. Excellent air con. Comfortable bed and many good sleeps. Our outside space was beautiful and we spent the memory of our time relaxing here. Next to the food. We dined at the main buffet and à la carte la parrilla, umami and paraiso. The food was of such good quality. The simplest of ingredients tasted amazing. We were really blown away by the quality but also again the service and attention to details. So many options to chose from and we had no issues booking into the restaurants. Coming home about 5Kg heavier but all worth it!! I’m saying that we did use the gym facilities which were of an excellent standard. Stella Island is a location we are desperate to return to, if lucky enough. For us, it rates top tier in terms of hotels we have visited and up there with the hospitality level of Gleneagles in Scotland. Thank you for an incredible honeymoon.

Our 8th or 9th time of visiting, we started at phase one and have been at least once a year since except for the COVID years. What a fantastic resort fantastic staff from the Ops manager, through the customer relations team, down to the pool boy, the omelette lady no one can do enough for you if you want something just ask. We have only ever stayed in premium or luxury pool View rooms they are both brilliant premium is just slightly bigger, who ever styled the rooms / resort has a real eye it's beautifully done. The resort is immaculately kept always clean a mirriad of staff work behind the scenes keeping it just so, and with a smile on their faces if you are looking for a Ibiza Ayanapa party resort Stella isnt for you, its chillout relax switch off type resort all ages shapes and sizes looking for the same thing , there is entertainment every evening and low key music from 10ish every morning is all done by 11pm. There are several on site wellness outlets circuits, gym, padel, bike hire etc I have chosen to ignore all of them in order to fully avail myself of the sunbathing eating and relaxing facilities. The very first time we visited we we informed that if we didn't gain 5kg in 7 days the resort had failed! food is stunning wether a la carte or buffet it's not thrown at you at 100mph meals are designed to be enjoyed not shoveled in, the menus arent burger chips nuggets and pizza they're prawns fish steak pork lamb salads freah bread fresh fruit and deserts to die for. The headline price sounds high but when you break it down great rooms three excellent three course meals a day unlimited drinks ice creams it just isn't. Is it for everyone? probably not, but I've spent my whole working life travelling the world with th RN and Stella Island is definitely for me.

We had an amazing stay at Stella Island Hotel! The service throughout the resort was exceptional—everyone was friendly, professional, and incredibly fast to help with anything we needed. The à la carte restaurants were outstanding, with delicious food and a fantastic atmosphere. A special thank you to Carolina at the Paraiso Party Garden. She was an amazing waitress—so attentive, friendly, and always made sure we had everything we needed. Her warm personality and excellent service made our experience even more memorable. We would highly recommend Stella Island Hotel.

Hotel was amazing with good sunset views and amazing service, 10/10 recommend!

The Best All-Inclusive Resort We Have Ever Stayed At – Stella Luxury Resort & Spa 16th–23rd June 2026 My partner and I stayed at Stella Luxury Resort & Spa from 16th to 23rd June 2026 in a Premium Swim-Up Room, and without question, this was the best all-inclusive resort we have ever stayed at. We have stayed at many all-inclusive hotels and resorts over the years, but Stella has set a completely new standard for us. Arrival & Check-In Our holiday was booked through TUI, and the whole experience with them was smooth and easy. The TUI app made everything simple, with all the key travel information available in one place. The transfer buses were also excellent — modern, comfortable, and very nice, which made the journey to and from the hotel much easier. We arrived at Stella at around 21:00, and from the moment we stepped off the coach, we were immediately greeted by the reception and customer service teams. What happened next really stood out to us. Instead of being rushed through check-in, the team asked if we were hungry after our travels. As we were, they took us straight to the buffet to make sure we were fed before anything else. Afterwards, we were seated with welcome drinks and a sweet treat while everything was taken care of. They then booked all six of the all-inclusive restaurants for us there and then, in a quick and easy way. This was excellent because, at most all-inclusive resorts we have visited, you are left to book restaurants yourself and availability can often be limited. At Stella, this was not the case. We were able to experience all of our favourite restaurants as many times as we liked for lunch and dinner, with the exception of Isla Fine Dining, which is limited to one lunch and one dinner. This was an outstanding first impression and set the tone for the rest of the holiday. Accommodation Our Premium Swim-Up Room was fantastic. It was spacious, modern, beautifully presented, and kept in excellent condition throughout our stay. The housekeeping team deserve huge credit. It was clear how hard they worked and how much time and effort they spent keeping the rooms clean, fresh, and in great condition every day. Every time we returned to the room, it was spotless and beautifully maintained. Their hard work did not go unnoticed and made a big difference to the overall experience. Restaurants & Food One of the biggest highlights of Stella is the vast amount of restaurants available. The choice is incredible, and it meant we always had something different to enjoy. The quality of the food was outstanding across the resort. Everything we ate was fresh, well presented, full of flavour, and of a much higher standard than we have experienced at other all-inclusive resorts. A special mention has to go to the new Isla Restaurant, which was extremely impressive. The setting, atmosphere, food, and service were all excellent. It is also clear that Stella continues to heavily invest in the hotel, and this has absolutely paid off. The new Nest Rooms and Isla Restaurant are both fantastic additions and show that the ownership and management team are committed to continuing to improve the guest experience. Bars & Drinks The bars were excellent, with a great choice of drinks and cocktails throughout the day. Our personal favourite drink recommendations are the Red Affinity and the Piña Colada. Both were consistently excellent and quickly became our go-to choices. The People We'll Never Forget There is one group of people who deserve recognition of their own, because they became such a special part of our holiday. Gilman, Natasa, and Maria at the Umbra Bar were, quite simply, incredible. From the very first day, they welcomed us with genuine warmth, kindness, and authenticity. They didn't just remember our favourite drinks, they remembered us. Every visit felt personal, every conversation felt genuine, and every day they made us feel like we were seeing friends rather than simply ordering drinks from a bar. What made them so special wasn't just their professionalism, but their personalities. They have a natural ability to make people smile, laugh, and feel completely at ease. We shared so many conversations throughout the week, learning about their lives, hearing their stories, and enjoying countless laughs together. Just as importantly, they took a genuine interest in us too. They asked about our lives, remembered what we'd spoken about the day before, and made us feel like we mattered. In an industry where staff meet hundreds of guests every week, that level of genuine care is something truly special. Some of the funniest moments of our entire holiday happened at the Umbra Bar. There were days we laughed so much that our stomachs genuinely hurt, and those memories are some of the ones we'll treasure the most. Their sense of humour is second to none, and the positive energy they bring is absolutely infectious. They have the kind of personalities that instantly lift the atmosphere around them and make everyone feel happier just by being there. We joked that if Netflix ever made a documentary about the three of them, it would no doubt go straight to the number one spot—because they're three genuinely wonderful people whose personalities are impossible not to love. People often say that it's the people who make a holiday, and we've never believed that more than we do now. Stella Luxury Resort & Spa is an exceptional resort, but Gilman, Natasa, and Maria made our experience unforgettable. To the three of you, thank you for every smile, every laugh, every conversation, and every perfectly made drink. Thank you for making us feel so welcome, for treating us like family. We genuinely hope to see you all again when we return. Until then, thank you for being such a huge part of the best holiday we've ever had. Spa The spa was another brilliant part of our stay. We had a 60-minute scalp and back massage, which was excellent. The treatment was relaxing, professional, and competitively priced compared with other all-inclusive hotels and resorts we have visited. The spa facilities ticked all the boxes, and the views of the hotel from the spa after the treatment were truly something else. It was a perfect way to relax and added even more to the overall experience. Gym The gym was also very impressive. It was extremely clean, well maintained, and fitted with high-end equipment. Unlike many hotel gyms, it felt like a proper fitness facility rather than an afterthought. The quality of the equipment and the cleanliness of the space were excellent. Resort & Facilities The resort itself is beautiful. The grounds, pools, restaurants, bars, and public areas were all maintained to a very high standard. Although the hotel was at full capacity during our stay, it never felt overcrowded. In fact, it remained extremely peaceful at all times of the day, which added massively to the experience. There was always space to relax, sunbeds were available, queues were minimal, and the atmosphere across the resort was calm and enjoyable. From a guest point of view it seemed that the visible teams on the ground were sufficiently staffed to deal with guests. There was always someone available when needed, and service never felt stretched or rushed. Credit should go to the ownership and management team. The hotel feels exceptionally well run, and it is clear that a lot of love, thought, care, and investment goes into the guest experience. The future also looks bright for Crete, especially with the construction of the new airport, which is reportedly due to open soemtime in the near future. This should only improve the travel experience further. Overall Experience Stella Luxury Resort & Spa is by far the best all-inclusive resort we have ever stayed at. The accommodation was excellent, the food was outstanding, the choice of restaurants was fantastic, the spa and gym were both impressive, and the staff were exceptional. What makes Stella stand out is how well everything comes together. The hotel feels luxurious, peaceful, well managed, and genuinely guest-focused. We left feeling completely relaxed and already planning our return visit for next year and hopefully for many more years to come. Thank you to everyone at Stella Luxury Resort & Spa for making our stay so memorable. We would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for that next level, luxury all-inclusive holiday, and we cannot wait to come back.

Having just stayed at Stella Island for 7 days, it’s safe to say we left a little underwhelmed. My husband and I had booked a Premium Pool View Room with a Steam Bath. The room itself was a good size, with a huge shower which was nice. However, the room was a little tired looking. We may have considered booking a swim-up room, but at the time of booking they didn’t have any of these available. In hindsight, I’m glad we didn’t. Most of them only get sun in the morning, or the afternoon, and so a lot of the guests staying in these rooms end up using other sunbeds… most of which are located about a metre from their room, facing directly at them. This is the first hotel I’ve visited where swim-up rooms have other sunbeds facing them – generally they face outwards so that there is an element of privacy. On the subject of sunbeds - the reserving of them is RIFE. There are signs on sunbeds saying items left unattended before 9am would be removed; safe to say, I never saw staff removing any items off sunbeds that had been reserved from 7:30am. We generally went out to find a bed around 9:30/10am and we always managed to get one, however, it was often slim pickings. We also got to witness a full argument between two sets of guests over sunbeds when one had reserved with towels (but no personal belongings) and so another guest decided they were going to plot up there. Awkward. We missed not having a proper pool you can swim in – because of the lagoon style pools around peoples rooms, it just feels strange like you’re swimming up to peoples swim up balcony’s, so we just floated by our sunbeds when we needed to cool down. I saw a lot of reviews before coming here saying the service was next to none - this feels exaggerated. All the staff we encountered were lovely, however service in the restaurants of an evening could be quite slow, once they take your initial order for a drink, we found they never came back to offer another once we finished. The service was fine, nothing out of the ordinary from any other resort we’ve visited though. Food – this was an area that we were really quite disappointed with. The buffet was small, and to be honest, if you’re a fussy eater I think you would have struggled with it. There was such little options available. Most of the restaurants were okay, but not great. Our favourite was Isla – we went their once for dinner and once for lunch, and these were probably our best meals. We found the portions for mains in the restaurant to be very small, in the Asian restaurant my husband ordered a chicken main, it came with about 3 grilled vegetables, and no carbs. I ordered the prawns, 4 large prawns on a salsa type salad. Lovely, but not very filling for a main course. Desserts on the other hand are HUGE – you can definitely share. We’d have preferred bigger mains, or the option to add a side if your dish is just a protein and no carbs. Overall, we wouldn’t come back. This resort does not live up to the hype or the price. It honestly feels like most people just go there to post on social media about it and say they’ve been.

Firstly, the resort is stunning. Theres really very little to complain about. The pools are very clean and the perfect temperature and all the food is amazing. All of the room types are great. I highly recommend the frozen strawberry daiquiris. I liked Vegera restaurant best for the food and delightful atmosphere. Husband enjoyed Parilla for the steak. Isla was nice for lunch. Housekeeping were very good and came at suitable times. We really enjoyed everything about our stay. Only thing I would mention is the silly sink in the "open" bathroom which is completely impractical and not functional for brushing teeth, doing makeup or shaving. Also - be wary when announcing your room number to staff and in vicinity of other guests. We had someone else charge their wine to our room. Also - at Oceania restaurant, they ran out of regular Coke. These things happen but they could have just sourced it from one of the other bars. Overall though, one of our favourite places we've stayed.

Amazing hotel! Perfect for the honeymooners and great for the Instagram! George at the bar was brilliant, best mojitos we had! Butterfly Prosecco is highly recommended!

When we arrived at the hotel, we were warmly greeted and offered a welcome drink, which was a lovely touch. We were then taken to our room by buggy; however, we felt that a brief tour of the resort at this point would have been helpful. Our double room was lovely, and we appreciated the thoughtful gesture of a bottle of sparkling wine and a cake to celebrate our anniversary. There were several areas where we felt improvements could have been made. For example, the toilet window in our room was missing a catch and could not be opened. We had to contact reception to resolve this, which raised the question of why this had not been checked prior to our arrival. The minibar was also not as expected. It contained only soft drinks, water, and two beers. As we were on an all-inclusive package, we had anticipated a wider selection of drinks. Additionally, when we ran out of water, the minibar was not replenished, requiring another call to reception. On the penultimate day, the shower gel and hand wash ran out. We left the empty shower gel container in the shower for housekeeping to refill, but this was not done, which made us question whether the shower had been cleaned that day. Once again, we had to contact reception. Around the resort, we also noticed several maintenance and housekeeping issues, such as light bulbs being out, water bottles left in palm trees, and glasses and plates left outside rooms. There was also an awful sewage smell around the resort at certain times. On a more positive note, the team at Umami were absolutely fantastic, and the food overall was excellent. However, we would not recommend the Cretan night. The music was extremely loud, making conversation difficult, and the food did not meet expectations. In hindsight, we wish we had chosen the buffet restaurant that evening instead. Service varied across the restaurants. In the Isla restaurant, for example, we were served red wine that was cold. We raised this at the time and, upon checkout, requested that it be removed from our bill as we had not enjoyed it. While this was eventually done, it seemed to take unnecessary effort, despite us having already expressed our dissatisfaction. After speaking with several other guests staying in more expensive rooms who had also raised complaints, we felt that our own concerns were being treated as insignificant when raised on check out! For a five-star resort, we would expect a more seamless experience, and it was disappointing to notice issues such as faulty lighting and visible maintenance shortcomings. Overall we had a great holiday and we would recommend it to others but probably wouldn't revisit again.

Excellent, any additional words are unnecessary.

I’ve just returned home after a 2 week stay with my husband in a grand overwater bungalow. We were all inclusive and had the most fantastic stay. We arrived to 5* check in experience with a very warm welcome, drinks and petit fours. Everything was explained to us and reservations were made for the à la carte restaurants before we were taken to our bungalow in a golf cart. The resort itself is absolutely stunning. It is spotless, luxurious and beautifully designed throughout. Our grand overwater bungalow was at the quieter end of the resort with a view of the sea which we requested. The accommodation was incredible; spacious inside and out with a fabulous decking area providing direct access to the pool. The food was outstanding across the resort with a wide selection of à la carte restaurants, each one delivering a different and memorable dining experience. The desserts especially were superb in all restaurants. Even the buffet is no ordinary buffet. Plated options were on offer here too and the quality and variety of food was fantastic. There was also an extensive cocktail list and quality wines on offer. We took advantage of the yoga and Pilates sessions, the free wine tasting, Cretan night and a few evening shows and all were very enjoyable. The staff deliver a high quality service and work hard to ensure guests feel welcomed and valued, although sometimes this was inconsistent in some of the restaurants and also in the refilling of the mini bar and poolside bar service which should have been provided daily but weren’t. We have stayed in several 5* resorts in Europe and further afield and this was the best we have stayed in in terms of the beautiful environment, comfort, food and service. If you are looking for a luxurious couples get away in Greece I would highly recommend this hotel.

The aesthetics of the resort are stunning, with all buildings surrounded by water and maintained to an exceptionally high standard. The buffet restaurants, which we used for breakfast and lunch, offered a wide variety of fresh and delicious food. We dined à la carte every evening; while some dishes were among the best I have ever eaten, a few were simply good rather than exceptional. The desserts and bread served across all restaurants were consistently outstanding. Our accommodation was flawless, and the room service was excellent throughout our stay. The staff were attentive and professional. A special mention goes to Foteini, the FAB Assistant Manager, who provided truly personal service. Anastatia at Kimata was also exceptional and contributed greatly to our experience. Would we return? Absolutely. The resort is beautiful, and the level of service reflects the premium price point. Overall, it was a wonderful stay that we would happily repeat.