Mistral Mare

“A comfortable, modern hotel by the incredibly beautiful sea in the city centre”

Our family stayed at the Mistral Bay Hotel in the first half of July 2026. It was our first time in Crete, and to put it simply, we were 100 per cent satisfied with our holiday. We prefer to spend our holidays in picturesque towns where the local population lives (rather than just the tourism indus… Más

Our family stayed at the Mistral Bay Hotel in the first half of July 2026. It was our first time in Crete, and to put it simply, we were 100 per cent satisfied with our holiday. We prefer to spend our holidays in picturesque towns where the local population lives (rather than just the tourism industry and those who work in it); we don’t rent a car. Agios Nikolaos turned out to be an excellent choice – it’s a small town with fantastic views. The hotel is conveniently located: within walking distance of the beaches (we visited four), the harbour, the town centre with its famous lake and popular tourist promenades, tavernas, and several large local supermarkets. The nearest beach is a 5-minute walk away, and the sea, in all its shades of blue, is just across the road. There are several flights of steps leading up to the hotel, and the town is quite hilly overall (this isn’t a problem if you’re in good health), so it’s worth bearing in mind when planning your trip. The climate is dry, with low humidity – the heat is very bearable, and it can be windy. We didn’t spot any mosquitoes) The hotel has been recently renovated and features a comfortable, cosy reception area, lobbies, a restaurant and a rooftop bar (the hotel’s highlight, with a brilliant vantage point). The rooms are small in size but cosy (good mattresses, bedding and towels); they’re a pleasant place to stay. The room has an electric kettle, a mini-fridge, air conditioning and a small balcony (clothes from the beach dry very quickly). The photos on the website are accurate. This was our first time staying in a city-centre hotel – it doesn’t have its own grounds. However, we love the sea and walking around the city; we weren’t looking for swimming pools or water slides, so this hotel was perfect for us. The restaurant serves a buffet-style meal – nothing too fancy, but it’s tasty and there’s plenty of choice. There were always two types of good-quality meat and fish on offer. Of course, there were vegetables, salads, some fruit, desserts and ice cream for dinner. During our week’s stay, we had no digestive problems; the food didn’t go off and we didn’t get bored of it. It looked appetizing and smelled and tasted great. They also served traditional local dishes – the pitas with cheese and spinach, moussaka and gyros were particularly delicious. Breakfast and dinner were included in our package. The staff were welcoming and friendly, both at reception and in the restaurant. That was another pleasant aspect. I’d definitely come back here and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to friends; I think that speaks louder than any words.

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