We booked our holiday through XL.com as a package holiday including transfers. We arrived at the airport to a lovely car waiting for us! The hotel is about 25 minutes from the airport, and the time goes in flash with so much to look at! The hotel is located in the quieter end of agia marina, and it was nice... more

We stayed there for a week and it was a lovely week. The hotel itself consists of two buildings. The older one is straight on beach and the newer one lies across the street. We stayed in the older building. The rooms were traditionally greek - tiled floor, white walls and nice balcony with flowers. Everything was neat and fabulously... more

My husband and I stayed at Santa Marina Beach for 4 nights while research my father;s war history in the Galatas area. Our room was on the pool side of the road and was in very pleasant surroundings. There was ample car parking, it was convenient to all facilities and towns. the staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast although... more

I spent 2 weeks with my wife and 4 children , Hotel 4* , clean , very friendly staff , FANTASTIC meal - seaside tables with view on Agia Teodori Istand , very safe passage under the road especially for children , beautifull and clean sea and sand , if you want to lay and have relax take book, or... more

Yes, I only got back yesterday but I am already dreaming of the day I can return to this excellent hotel with my family! As soon as we walked into the reception area it took our breath away, the setting is perfect. It is so close to the beautiful sandy beach you really couldn't ask for more. We had a... more

We have just returned from a family holiday in Crete and were quite pleasantly surprised at how Un-English and peaceful the Santa Marina was. I stuck to my criteria when selecting a hotel but during August expected it to be much busier. The hotel is located along a strip of road with low rise Taverna,beach shops,car hire & tourist facilities,... more

Having just returned from a trip to Crete have to say we picked an excellent hotel called the Santa Marina in Agia Marina. First of all the location was superb right on the beach which was so lovely with beautiful sand and clear turquoise sea. Secondly the hotel was very comfortable, the staff helpful and friendly and the food top... more

We had booked four nights at this hotel but all the "normal" guests including us were moved after two nights because we were being disturbed throughout the night by a large group of rowdy Greek students. (We were moved to the Creta Palm Resort, a much more upmarket hotel but on the wrong side of the road so lacking a... more

First visit to Crete and what a treat! This hotel is set on the beach, and the first view of the sea from reception is stunning. The hotel is split into two parts: the original hotel containing reception, main bar, restaurant, beach bar and smaller bedrooms (with sea view) are on the beach; the newer larger bedrooms (with garden or... more