




In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 109 guest reviews of Lyttos Beach. Guests in the sample highlight Pools, beach & aquapark, The rooms and Food & restaurants. The most common complaints: Villas are a 3-5 minute walk from the main hotel and dining. Tennis and padel courts require an additional fee.
Directly situated on the Blue Flag awarded beach of Anissaras village, Lyttos Beach is surrounded by a 150-acre garden of more than 500 palm trees and flowers. It includes 10 swimming pools, an aqua park with waterslides, 21 tennis courts upon charge and 4 padel courts.
Its 647 spacious rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows facing the sea or garden. Some rooms boast a private swimming pool. The fresh and bright rooms are equipped with air conditioning, safe, free WiFi, 42’’ satellite TV, mini fridge and marble bathroom with hair dryer.
Guests can taste local, traditional and international delicacies, served in rich buffets and live action cooking at the Main Restaurant. A children’s menu is also offered. Taverna Kalypso serves buffets and a la carte menus, in a modern yet romantic seaside setting. There is also an Asian restaurant offering panoramic sea views. There are 5 bars available on site.
Sports facilities also include 2 Football courts, a 3 PAR golf course and a basketball court. Younger guests can spend their time at the children's pool, the on-site kids club or at the new aqua park also including a fast food restaurant. Lyttos Beach also offers a daytime activity program and evening entertainment with shows in the amphitheatric stage. SPA services are available upon charge. Guests enjoy free access to the gym and sauna. There is also a bicycle rental shop (extra charge) for the more adventurous types.
Within a 20 km distance from Heraklion-Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Lyttos Beach is just 5 km from Hersonissos city center and Crete’s unique 18-hole golf court. Free parking is possible inside the hotel premises.
Facts we have checked
- All inclusive
- Food or drink 24h
- Private-pool rooms
- Kids' pool
- Water slides
- Family suites
- Babysitting
- Kids' menu
- Adults-only zone
- Own sea access
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 10 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Active travellers will find Lyttos Beach well-suited for sports and water-based recreation. Guests rate it excellently on Booking and Google. Highlights include extensive tennis and padel facilities, ten swimming pools, and direct access to a Blue Flag beach. A known drawback is that surcharges apply for tennis court use.
Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 — the average across the 53 hotels we list on Crete is 9.1.
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The 30-second verdict
What Guests Loved
- With 21 tennis courts and four padel courts, the resort serves as an excellent training ground for racket sport enthusiasts wishing to stay active.
- Situated on the clean sands of Anissaras, the property offers immediate access to pristine waters and a fully serviced private beach area.
Things to Consider
- Because the resort is spread across 150 acres of gardens, guests accommodated in outer wings may experience long walks to reach dining venues.
- Access to the extensive tennis facilities is not included in the room rate, which may increase the overall cost for frequent players.
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Should you book it?
Lyttos Beach is worth booking for racket sport enthusiasts wanting excellent training facilities — but pick somewhere else if you dislike long walks to reach resort dining venues.
Book it if you want
- Racket sport enthusiasts wanting excellent training facilities
- Families looking for multiple pools and an aqua park
- Travellers seeking direct access to a private sandy beach
Pick somewhere else if
- You dislike long walks to reach resort dining venues
- You expect tennis court use included in your room rate
Rooms & which one to pick
Our tip: Couples should book the Junior Suite with Sharing Pool - Sea Front (2 Adults) for a 23 m² sea front room with private pool access. Large families requiring space should opt for the Family Three-Bedroom Suite with Garden View, which offers 70 m² of space, a garden view, and sleeps 8 people.
- Double Room with Garden View1 twin bed and 1 queen bedsleeps 323 m²Garden viewBalcony
- Double Room with Sea View1 twin bed and 1 full bedsleeps 323 m²Sea viewBalcony
- Junior Suite - Sea Front (2 Adults)1 king bedsleeps 223 m²Sea frontBalconyLarger room
- Family Room with Sea View - Sliding Door2 twin beds and 1 king bedsleeps 529 m²Sea viewSliding door
- Family Room with Garden View - Sliding Door2 twin beds and 1 king bedsleeps 529 m²Garden viewSliding door
- Superior Family Room with Garden View - Sliding Door2 twin beds and 1 king bedsleeps 550 m²Garden viewSliding doorLarger room
- Family Three-Bedroom Suite with Garden View4 twin beds and 2 full bedssleeps 870 m²Garden viewFamily-friendly
- Junior Suite with Sharing Pool - Sea Front (2 Adults)1 king bed and 1 sofa bedsleeps 223 m²Sea frontPrivate pool access
- Junior Suite with Private Pool - Sea Front1 twin bed and 1 king bedsleeps 325 m²Sea frontPrivate pool
- Suite with Sharing Pool - Sea Front2 twin beds and 1 king bedsleeps 460 m²Sea frontPrivate pool access
- Suite with Sharing Pool - Sea View3 twin beds and 1 king bedsleeps 535 m²Sea viewPrivate pool access
- Family 2 Sleeping Areas with Garden View3 twin beds and 1 king bedsleeps 535 m²Garden viewFamily-friendly
Room types as listed on Booking.com; availability varies by date.
Prices at Lyttos Beach
When we last checked (13 October 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €347 in total (€174 per night).
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
Typical price per night: €309. Lowest €156 (check-in 8 Nov), highest €649 (check-in 29 Sept).
Stays starting on a Friday or Saturday cost about 4% less per night than stays starting Sunday to Thursday.
Price per night for check-ins from 22 Sept to 12 Nov, measured daily by Tripplo for 2 nights and two adults, one month ahead.
Photos from previous guests
Photos provided by GoogleWhat guests say
Reviews from Google“Lyttos Beach is a nice hotel for families with children. The food is excellent, with a huge variety of options every day. There are plenty of swimming pools, a massive water park, direct access to the beach, and great evening shows. The animation team is also wonderful - very friendly, enthusiastic, and great with kids. The hotel also has an excellent sports center with many facilities. However, I was surprised that tennis and padel courts require an additional fee and are not included in the hotel stay. The only downside is that the kids' club could be better organized. Most activities take place inside the club itself. If children want to go to the playground or the water park as part of the program, parents have to accompany them there and sign them in. This can be quite inconvenient if you're relaxing at the beach or in the room. I also had a very disappointing experience at the spa. I booked a facial and back massage. The treatments themselves were pleasant, but during the massage the therapist performed some stretching techniques and injured my lower back. My back became completely blocked, and the next day I had to find a chiropractor in the nearest town. Unfortunately, the last three days of my holiday were ruined because I could barely move. Overall, I would definitely recommend the hotel for families. It offers excellent facilities, nice food, and a wonderful atmosphere for children. However, I would be cautious about booking treatments at the spa.”
“This was the first time visiting Lyttos beach, myself and my family really enjoyed the stay from start to finish. The place itself was kept to a very high standard with the rooms and pools cleaned everyday. The food was amazing every day and we didn’t have one bad meal during the full week’s stay. The entertainment was amazing offering a different show in the theatre every night. The entertainment team were really enthusiastic and fun. Overall we would definitely book to come again and we are going to return next year”
“We stayed at Lyttos Beach at the start of June and overall had a really wonderful time. There is a lot to love about this resort, but a few areas could use a bit of fine-tuning. The Highlights: Excellent Facilities & Water Park: The water park is fantastic and was a massive hit. Just a heads-up if you are visiting in early June—the water can be a bit on the colder side, but it didn't stop us from enjoying it! Staff & Cleanliness: The cleaning standard is excellent throughout the resort, and the staff are incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Specialty Dining: The themed restaurants are really nice, offering great food and a much more relaxed atmosphere. Areas for Improvement: The Main Restaurant: While the food selection is large, the main buffet restaurant gets incredibly crowded and very noisy during peak times, which can make dining feel a bit chaotic. Seasoning: This was our main downside regarding the food—a lot of the dishes come out quite bland. The quality is absolutely there, it just drastically needs more seasoning and flavor depth. Overall, it’s a beautiful place with great energy, brilliant staff, and top-tier activities. We would definitely recommend it, especially for families!”
“An excellent hotel. We were a couple with three children. There was an abundance of food. It is a fantastic all-inclusive hotel. plenty of pools, an excellent water park, a variety of restaurants, and great accommodations; it is clean and of a very high standard.”
“Overall, we had a good stay and enjoyed the hotel, but there are a few areas that could definitely be improved. The room cleaning was disappointing — the floors were barely wiped and the overall cleaning could have been much more thorough. The restaurant cleanliness could also be improved. When we checked in, the reception staff didn’t explain anything about the hotel or where to find our room, so we were left trying to figure everything out ourselves. A short introduction about the facilities and directions would make a big difference to the guest experience. The hotel has a lot of potential and we enjoyed our stay overall, which is why I’m giving 4 stars, but better attention to cleanliness and guest service would make the experience much better.”
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 109 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +Plentiful food options with a huge variety
- +Many restaurants open throughout the day
- +Great all-inclusive dining plan
”In the all-inclusive plan you don't have to worry about food; many restaurants open all over the day.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Very service-oriented and warm staff
- +Wonderful and enthusiastic animation team
- –Staff showed little concern or urgency regarding room cleanliness issues
”We stayed for 3 nights, amazing facilities and amazing stuff. We will absolutely come back again!” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +Excellent variety of pools, including an Olympic-size pool
- +Fantastic water park with fun slides
- +Private beach conveniently close to the hotel
”The variety of pools and water slides—it’s a perfect place for kids.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Spacious and comfortable family room upgrades
- +Luxury villas are big, new, and clean
- –Villas are a 3-5 minute walk from the main hotel and dining
- –Disappointing room quality with stains on the bed
”We stayed in the luxury villa which was amazing, big, new, clean.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Very clean rooms, pools, and facilities
- +New and well-maintained luxury villas
- –Poor room cleanliness, including stains found on the bed
”The rooms were very clean and the pools and facilities were great.” — guest, translated
Location
- +Conveniently close to the beach for lovely walks and sunsets
”I really enjoyed how conveniently close the beach was to the hotel, making it simple to take those lovely walks and watch breathtaking sunsets.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- +Great family vacation that is well worth the cost
- –Tennis and padel courts require an additional fee
”The vacation is great for the whole family and worth the cost.” — guest, translated
Noise levels are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lyttos Beach from the airport?
Lyttos Beach is 15.6 km from Heraklion Airport (HER).
How far is Lyttos Beach from the centre of Crete?
Lyttos Beach is 50 km from the centre of Crete.
How do guests rate Lyttos Beach?
Lyttos Beach is rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google, based on 5,695 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 9.0/10 from 1,284 guest reviews.
How many stars does Lyttos Beach have?
Lyttos Beach is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Lyttos Beach offer?
Lyttos Beach offers beachfront, free WiFi, family rooms, free parking, spa and wellness center and private beach area.
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