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Istron Bay Hotel

5.0 star property
Where warm waters meet golden sands, find your tranquil escape. Unwind with a soothing massage or simply bask in Mediterranean sunshine.

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Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Superior Room, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Standard Room, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | Minibar, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 38 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Sea View | Minibar, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Single Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 15 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, Sea View | Minibar, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bungalow, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Bungalow, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, Sea View | Minibar, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Superior Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Istron, Lasithi, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 72100

What's nearby

  • Golden Beach - 6 min walk
  • Voulisma Beach - 7 min walk
  • Istro Beach - 5 min drive
  • Pachia Ammos Beach - 10 min drive
  • Port of Agios Nikolaos - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piazza Cafe Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Βάρδας - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Το καφεδάκι - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bellavista Buffet Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kimzu Sea Lounge - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Istron Bay Hotel

Luxury hotel on the waterfront
Consider a stay at Istron Bay Hotel and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. With a private beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a massage and a facial at AEGEOS SPA, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and Mediterranean cuisine. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as concerts and live shows and a terrace.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach towels, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
Room features
All 143 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like safes and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 beach bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Meltemi
  • Belvedere
  • Finikas
  • Votsala
  • Delfini

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Phone
  • Safe (surcharge)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property has a live entertainment venue onsite. Guests should expect a high level of noise until 2 AM.
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 90 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 15 per week

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Some rooms at this property are not suitable for children; please add child ages in the search parameters to display available rooms
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hotel Istron Bay
Istron Bay Hotel
Istron Bay Hotel Crete
Istron Bay Hotel Agios Nikolaos
Istron Bay Agios Nikolaos
Istron Bay
Istron Bay Hotel Hotel
Istron Bay Hotel Agios Nikolaos
Istron Bay Hotel Hotel Agios Nikolaos

Frequently asked questions

Does Istron Bay Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Istron Bay Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Istron Bay Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Istron Bay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Istron Bay Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Istron Bay Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Istron Bay Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Agios Nikolaos hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Agios Panteleímonas, Golden Beach, and Voulisma Beach. Karavostasi Beach is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

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Istron Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nikoletta

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and clean beach, but the hotel building was outdated. The air conditioner dripped all night, and the noise from the neighbouring room via internal door was unbearable. It ruined my sleep quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our Holiday in this Hotel. You have a fantastic view over the whole(!) bay. Also the Beach is wonderful🤩. Clear Water and Sand. The bay is reserved for hotel guests. The Hotel and the Rooms are not so modern, more greek Standard. But we had all we needed. We also enjoyed the Kids Pool with our 2 years old son☺️. But there aren‘t more opportunities for children😕. There were 2 Restaurants, one of them Buffet with traditional Greek Food, and the other one at the Beach with a la carte Food. We were allowed to eat there 2 times in our Holiday there. There werd some ants on the floor in the Buffet Restaurant. The hotel Service and personal was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the welcoming staff, the remote location, the overall relaxing atmosphere
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Zanoni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bella Vacanza
Struttura esternamente un po' datata ma camera bella e pulita Fantastica la posizione, ambiente tranquillo e discreto. molto gentile lo staff, molto bene la pulizia
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Juliette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ça va
Hotel tres beau, personnel sympathique mais chambre qui laisse à desirer. Elle ne vaut pas son prix.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Antonios

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a budget friendly hotel with a great sea view for couples and families. A minor issue is that the hotel was a little outdated and needed some minor aesthetic repairs but the staff was friendly and eager to help. It is a multi level hotel with amazing views of the sea and mountains from any level with lounge, bar and resto areas. Access to the immense pool and private beach were easy with showers and w/c close by and lounge chairs with umbrellas. The complimentary breakfast was delicious and with variety, surprisingly. We booked the standard sea view room which was spacious with extra beds and seating. We were on the fourth floor centred over the pool and straight sea view…stunning! Two issues that irked me was the wifi connection not working while in our room but good connection while sitting on our balcony and the mosquito plug repellent necessary for the room. I have to say that it was very unfortunate that Covid rules had to be applied and there was no music and activities which I believe would have impacted my opinion for a better review …safe travels!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located in a picturesque cove with a beautiful pool and private beach and nicely manicured grounds...the hotel staff was incredibly polite and accommodating and the evening bartender was hilarious...we would highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

FLORENCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cet établissement mériterait de mieux se valoriser sur les photos. En effet, nous avons été très agréablement surpris. Nous craignions un peu d'être dans une ambiance années 70. En réalité, les chambres sont spacieuses et très agréables. Les lits sont confortables. Deux bémols pour les chambres. 1/ les salles de bain sont vieillottes, exiguës et sombres. Un rénovation fera du bien. 2/ la connexion Wi-fi n'est absolument accessible dans les chambres. Autre point positif de l'établissement : sa conception des espaces, avec une restauration donnant directement sur terrasse en accès direct à la plage. La crique est privatisée par l’hôtel. Ceci est très agréable. En outre, l'espace piscine est très bien et adapté pour les enfants. Enfin, le personnel est adorable et s'efforce de parler anglais, français et probablement d'autres langues. Enfin, dernier point d'amélioration : la durée pour être servis à table. Visiblement, cela coince des cuisines... Globalement très satisfaits et nous recommandons.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

franck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
could be a fantastic place
we stayed 3 nights at the resort,fantastic location,the biggest pool I have ever seen,beautiful private beach, what else could we ask for? the problem is the resort is old and is in need of fixing. When we arrived we were assigned a room,the a/c did not work,we were changed to a better room(upgrade) and the toilet did not work.We were upgraded to another room(a suite) this was great but there was a water leak in the bathroom,we put a towel on the floor and it was OK.This shows that the place badly need fixing. The staff is great and helpful,the restaurant on premise is good .It could be one of the best resort in Crete if only....
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

jean-luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Situation de cet hôtel exceptionnelle
Excellent séjour Très bonne situation Copieux dîner Personnel excessivement aimable Que du positif !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Philippe

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ça aurait pu être bien
Ça aurait pu être super... À chaque fois, il manque un petit truc pour que ça soit bien... Les lits sont grands mais inconfortables. Y a du WiFi mais ça porte pas. La plage est jolie mais sale. La salle de bain est microscopique obligé de s'asseoir en biais sur les toilettes dont la chasse d'eau ne fonctionne vraiment pas :juste un filet d'eau qui descend et ne remplit pas sa fonction.... Obligé d'aller aux toilettes communes et pas toujours nickel... Bref, sympa mais ça aurait pu être super. Heureusement, le personnel est vraiment gentil, ça a sauvé les meubles
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

ARNAUD

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Pénélope, 54

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hôtel très calme en hors saison
Le cadre splendide où se situe l'hôtel aide à faire oublier le peu de prestations offertes pendant les vacances de Toussaint. les resto et bar de plage sont fermés; les seules animations proposées sur une semaine ont été 4 cours de yoga, trois soirées bingo et une soirée piano bar. impossible de ne pas mentionner la demi pension qui n'offre même pas d'eau au petit déjeuner et au dîner! de plus très peu de variété et des plats cuisinés qui vous font retourner à vos années d'études tant cela fait penser aux cantines scolaires. quel dommage!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel bien placé pour visiter avec voiture, belles vues sur la mer. Hotel un peu vieillissant mais rapport qualité/prix intéressant (séjour en octobre).
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

rico, M

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon emplacement de l'hôtel avec Vue magnifique
Chambre au confort très vétuste.le ménage de la chambre se résume à la réfection des lits et au changement des serviettes de bain .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Das Hotel ist von der Lage her einfach klasse, alle Zimmer mit Meerblick, kurzer Weg zum Strand, der schön in einer Bucht gelegen ist. Sehr hilfsbereites, freundliches Personal, schon bei der Anreise wurde sich sehr viel Zeit genommen beim Check In, spricht sehr gut deutsch und englisch also Verständigung ohne Probleme. Das Zimmer sehr geräumig mit eigenem Balkon, schöne Aussicht aufs Meer. Das Essen ist ausgezeichnet, morgens grosses Frühstücksbufet, abends wechselnde Gerichte entweder Bufet oder 4-Gänge-Menü im Restaurant, abwechslungsreich jeden Abend ein anderes Menü, auch für Vegetarier geeignet. Sehr vielseitiges Freizeitangebot, Mietwagen werden angeboten, Tagesausflüge, Animationen wie Griechisch-Tanz- oder Sprachkurs z.B. Es wird sich wirklich ausreichend um die Gäste gekümmert.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Gaël, Echirolles

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Globalement bien
Séjour en famille d'1 semaine, l’hôtel a l'avantage d'être dans une baie quasi privative. Mais être dans une baie est aussi un désavantage dans la mesure ou dès qu'il y a du vent, les saletés s'accumulent sur le bord de l'eau (du plastique essentiellement...), mais autrement, la plage de galet est plutôt bien, on peut aller faire du masque et tubas assez facilement, voir des crabes, des poissons, des sèches même... Le personnel des restaurants est souriant et accueillant, l'équipe d'animation bien qu'assez réduite est disponible et sympathique, les quelques animations proposées (Yoga, Stretching, Pilate, Beach Volley...) sont variées et divertissantes... Dernier point négatif, l'eau de la piscine est sale en fin de semaine (mais nickel le lundi matin), peut-être voir à faire un nettoyage plus fréquent ? Autrement, c'est un hotel plutôt pas mal, la nourriture est variée et offre du choix, mais rien d'exceptionnel non plus
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Thorsten, Niedersachsen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Super Lage, leider mit einigen Mängeln
Wir hatten All inklusive gebucht. Dieses kann ich nicht empfehlen. Lediglich eine kleine Auswahl an einheimischen Getränken und wenn man will, Mittag (sehr übersichtlich) im Hauptrestaurant sind darin enthalten. Ach ja, es sind am Nachmittag noch kleine Snacks ( Topfkuchen & Kekse) dabei. Das Essen Frühstück und Abendessen sind nicht einem 4 Sterne Hotel entsprechend. Wer nicht kommt zur rechten Zeit... , Sitzmöbel im Restaurant alle duchgesessen und alt. Die Bucht ist sehr schön, leider wird teilweise viel Müll (Plastik) angespült. Dieser Müll wird leider nur selten ( bei unserem Aufenthalt) nach 3 Tagen durch Hotelpersonal beseitigt. Der Gang ins Wasser ist über sehr viele Steine. Badeschuhe sind zu empfehlen. Alles in allem ein Hotel was eine sehr gute Lage hat, in die Jahre gekommen ist (Sitzmöbeln und Tische sollten mal erneuert werden), wenn ich diese Hotel mit anderen Hotels vergleiche passt hier das Preis Leistungsverhältnis nicht.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lindy, London

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Go for the view and forgive the grande lady's age
All as other reviewers say: rooms are dated but clean, view is spectacular. Hotel grounds very pleasant, staff at check-in excellent, barman at beach bar not so good. Hotel is making an effort with decor in dining rooms to make up for aged condition of the property. I enjoyed my stay and would go again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Surinder, London UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location with its own beach
Beautiful stay excellent location, its own beach and view from are very pleasing. Staff are very helpful especially receptionist Bianca de Klien who even check in our return flight printing our boarding passes, Food needs improvement Breackfast is very basic, also needs some refurbershing. Over all very good stay. Surinder Shani