Tylissos Beach

"Care home" vibe with poor All-Inclusive – avoid if you're looking for a real resort ​Location & Logistics: The location is quite poor. It’s very far from the airport – a private transfer takes about 2 hours. There is absolutely nothing in the immediate vicinity. The town of Ierapetra is a 15-minute walk away, and you can see everything there in an hour. Staying here for 9 days without a car is impossible. Pro tip: Rent a car directly at the airport; local prices are around €60/day. ​Check-in & Service: Upon arrival, we were hit with a €90 tourist tax. Our first room had a broken toilet flush—after a 4-hour failed repair attempt, we were finally moved to a different room. On a positive note, the reception and restaurant staff are very friendly and polite, which we truly appreciated. ​The "All Inclusive" Joke: The food is extremely monotonous with a very small selection. There were almost no fruits or desserts beyond the absolute basics. A big plus for the fresh-squeezed orange juice, though. However, the drinks are a disappointment. No cocktails are included in the AI option. You only get beer, red/white wine (no rose), raki, ouzo, and local rum. Any cocktail costs at least €9. A beer at the pool is €4.50, and the beach bar was practically closed. Big plus for Starvos ,Maria and couple from restaurant...they was natural smiles to everyone. ​Facilities & Atmosphere: The beach is atmospheric, but the sand is black and full of rocks—swimming shoes are a must. The average age of guests is 50+, so it feels more like a sanatorium than a holiday resort. The animation is a joke—the animator showed zero engagement. ​Check-out Policy: Check-out is at 11:00 AM, and they remove your AI wristbands immediately. Even though we arrived at 10:00 PM on our first day, we had to pay for everything on our last day while waiting for a late flight, which is unacceptable. ​Summary: If you like a "care home" atmosphere, you might find yourself at home here. Unfortunately, we relied on reviews that did not reflect the reality of the place. We do not recommend it for those expecting a standard All-Inclusive experience. Definitely not recommend for people under 40's

Just arrived back after a week here. All the staff were very polite, friendly and went the extra mile for guests. Food was a very good quality and the all inclusive drinks were spot on. Pool and beach areas were great. 20 minutes walk to town, lots to see and do. Great area to escape the usual British tourists.

I have to say Tylissos Beach Hotel was amazing. From the moment we was greeted at the taxi before we even got out to when we checked out they couldn’t have been more helpful. The staff went above and beyond and made you feel like family. Everyone from the cleaner to the pool bar lady always had a smile and looked happy. The hotel and facilities are clean and immaculate and the chef and his team are so accommodating the food was outstanding. We loved this holiday and will be back again

Wow. What a holiday. From the moment the taxi pulled up outside tylissos beach hotel we were made to feel very welcome with the manager greeting us in the drive and helping us in with luggage. Then when booking in we were bought welcome drinks. Then shown to our room by reception. Everywhere was exceptionally clean the room the pool and the restaurant. Every member of staff were helpful, happy and polite. One of our family had a food allergy and the chef and his team went out of their way to make sure food was prepared to his need. All food fantastic and an amazing variety all cooked and prepared to the highest standards. Thank you all for making this so special for us

An excellent hotel with staff that provides 5* treatment every moment of your stay. The rooms are of the highest standard and kept spotless throughout your vacation. Thank you for making such a memorable holiday.