Abaton Island Resort & Spa

Abaton Hotel delivered one of the most relaxing and luxurious holidays we’ve experienced. A welcoming atmosphere and breathtaking views greeted us apon arrival. The rooms were spacious, elegantly designed and had its own private pool! The breakfast buffet was outstanding in its diversity and freshly prepared dishes. The choice of five restaurants, especially Buddha-Bar’s refined Japanese cuisine, made every meal a five star experience. Definitely the first choice for a holiday destination.

We have just spent a fabulous 5 days at the Abaton Resort and Spa. It was exceptional from start to finish. We ate at the Buddha Bar and had excellent service from Nicos. So warm and friendly and made the evening exceptional. Angela at the hotel bar was so friendly and a pleasure to meet. The room was spacious with a fabulous balcony and amazing views. We will definitely return.

A very well designed hotel with great views from every spot, excellent natural ventilation inside the buildings, great restaurants, plenty of varied and fresh food, and pleasant staff. I did not use the pools but the atmosphere by the private beaches or the pontoon was perfect. A little heaven that makes you wish you could stay longer...

A possible destination wedding venue? Review of Abaton Island Resort & Spa – Assessment as a Potential Wedding Venue for 300 Guests Our stay at Abaton Island Resort & Spa was undertaken primarily to evaluate the property as a potential venue for our wedding, which is expected to host approximately 300 guests. Given the scale of the event we are planning, our focus extended beyond the resort's luxury amenities and aesthetics to include guest accommodation, event logistics, venue flexibility, and the overall experience for a large group. The resort immediately impressed us with its contemporary design, spectacular seafront location, and high standard of presentation. The property offers breathtaking views across the Mediterranean and creates a sophisticated atmosphere that would provide a stunning backdrop for wedding celebrations. From arrival, it was easy to appreciate why the resort is regarded as one of Crete's premier luxury destinations. As prospective hosts of a large wedding, we paid close attention to how the property could accommodate an event of our size. One of the resort's greatest strengths is the variety of indoor and outdoor spaces available for ceremonies, receptions, welcome events, and post-wedding gatherings. The layout allows multiple events to take place across different areas of the property, creating opportunities for a complete wedding weekend experience rather than a single-day celebration. The accommodation offering is of a high standard, with beautifully appointed rooms and suites throughout the resort. Equally important, the overall guest experience reflects the level of service and comfort that we would want for family and friends travelling internationally to celebrate with us. The staff were professional, welcoming, and attentive throughout our stay, providing confidence that a large event could be delivered with care and attention to detail. The dining experience was another important aspect of our assessment. Food quality, presentation, and service were consistently excellent, and the variety of culinary options available across the resort would allow for a customised wedding programme tailored to different events and guest preferences. For a celebration of approximately 300 guests, the resort's food and beverage capabilities would be a key consideration, and our experience gave us confidence in the quality standards maintained throughout the property. What particularly stood out during our visit was the resort's potential to create an exclusive and immersive destination wedding experience. Guests would have access to luxury accommodation, spa facilities, pools, beach access, and multiple dining venues, ensuring that their stay extends beyond the wedding itself. This contributes significantly to the overall value and appeal of a destination celebration. While a wedding of 300 guests would require detailed planning and close coordination with the resort's events team, our stay demonstrated that Abaton Island Resort & Spa possesses many of the qualities necessary to host a wedding of this scale successfully. The combination of exceptional scenery, luxury facilities, quality service, and versatile event spaces makes it a compelling venue worthy of serious consideration. Overall, our assessment was highly positive. Abaton Island Resort & Spa successfully combines the elegance and exclusivity expected of a luxury destination wedding venue with the infrastructure and guest experience needed to support a large-scale celebration. It remains one of the strongest contenders we have visited in our search for a venue capable of hosting a memorable wedding for 300 guests.

Everything was perfect, staff was so lovely, beautiful room, amazing food and incredible yoga lessons!