5* Abaton Island Resort & Spa ~ Crete

” From the champagne that greeted us on arrival, all the staff knowing our names, to the private pool in our room. Every inch of this resort has been thought about to perfection. We were shown to our room, a deluxe seafront room with private pool, which again did not disappoint.  It was modern, fresh, spacious and we loved the little extra’s such as the espresso coffee maker, his and her bathroom space and the electric curtains which with a click of a button from your bed in the morning, was just gorgeous with the sun streaming in. The outdoor space was perfect too, with a sofa, sun-beds and our private pool to dip in out of was just blissful. Dotted around the resort are lots a snug areas, very private and secluded in which just to enjoy each others company and have a cocktail or two.

The food, well, with multiple high-end restaurant’s such as infamous ‘Buddha Bar’ – the food here is out of this world.  All tastes catered from, seafood to steak, every evening, dinner was always a 5-course meal and the breakfast a selection of caviar, fresh salmon, fruit anything you desired you could have. The food really is highlight of the hotel, a foodies heaven. The hotel attracts quite a niche clientele, it is an instagramers heaven, very modelesque and attracts many of the rich and famous, a definite high-end vibe. Given this many people spent a lot of time in their own private spaces and rooms, which just adds to the exclusivity of this gorgeous resort.

The resort is about a 30 minute walk from the nearest shop and enjoys it’s own private beach, which is a little rocky in some areas but the water is crystal blue and plenty of sun beds to choose from, this hotel really does tick all the boxes.

If you are looking for a resort that has luxury and relaxation, then Abaton Island is certainly that. ”  ~ Amy