Pela Mare Hotel

We stayed at Pela Mare for 10 nights, and it truly felt like home—we didn’t want to leave. The hotel is beautifully situated on a hill, offering a stunning view of the coast in Agia Pelagia. Our room was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, including plenty of storage for our belongings. The bed was comfortable, the air conditioning worked perfectly, and the shower was spacious as well. The view from our room was spectacular—we enjoyed our morning coffee on the balcony, watching the sunrise.

The hotel grounds are well-maintained, and the pool area is never crowded, with plenty of sunbeds always available. We particularly loved the breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant, especially the homemade and local products. The nearest beach is about a 15-minute walk away.

What truly sets Pela Mare apart is its staff. Everyone is incredibly friendly, helpful, and attentive. They greet you every day with a warm smile and go out of their way to ensure you have everything you need.

Staying at Pela Mare was a pleasure, and it provided everything we were looking for in our dream vacation.

We enjoyed 10 days of delightful hospitality at Pela Mare, a small boutique hotel in Agia Palagia. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the hotel is stunningly located overlooking two small bays with beaches and local fish restaurants, to which there is a 20-minute walk. The pool and surrounding area is a good size, with a bar adjacent. Wi-Fi was excellent. We occupied the 1-bed suite, which is slightly separate from the rest of the rooms, offering a greater degree of privacy and a large terrace overlooking the bays. We found the room rates in October very reasonable. Good value and highly recommended.

A wonderful spot with superb views of Agia Pelagia bay. The rooms always clean and the staff helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious located conveniently near the bar and pool. Overall, a real gem of a place.

We have had a really lovely time here in Crete the Pela Mare staff have been fantastic. The reception staff are friendly, informative and welcoming. The housekeeping staff are friendly, polite and accommodating. The staff for breakfast (Maria) and Kostas in the evening bar is the best. He makes a mean cocktail and is super friendly. The pool is lovely and well kept. Due to it being a small hotel it’s never too busy or over crowded. We didn’t have to put out towels to make our territory (neither did anyone else).

Our family were made to feel so welcome. We are booking our next stay as soon as we get back.

Fantastic stay with beautiful view, a bit higher up so daily a wonderful breeze and never too hot! Very friendly staff! Highly recommended!!

Lovely quaint and clean hotel
Sofia at the front desk is so sincerely amiable and helpful
The views are awesome
Just a short walk to the ocean where plenty of restaurants await your business
We highly recommend Pela Mare Hotel

It was a beautiful stay, everyone was really kind and the room was litterally beautiful!! Hope to come back one more time again ❤️

I had a lovely time here. Beautiful property that is well maintained. The restaurant is great. With a very affordable 3 course meal nightly, and a well stocked, homemade breakfast buffet daily, served with care by Maria, Kostas, and Katerina. The office staff George, and Sophia, are excellent at making you feel welcome and comfortable. Their suggestions added some great adventures to my trip. A car is needed to get around mostly, but in walking distance is a cute beach with amenities and tavernas.

An excellent hotel with amazing views. Very spacious and comfortable rooms. Friendly and very helpful management and staff. Delicious food. Close to nearby beach and shops and close to Heraklion airport and city. Very quiet. Plenty of parking spaces.
Definitely the best place to stay and excellent value for money.

The staff were extremely accommodating and helpful! Our room was clean and the view was magnificent! Maria provided us with an amazing breakfast!