Kernos Beach

Hotels
Helios Hotels and Resorts Group
8.6 (51 reviews)
Malia, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70007 , Hersonissos , GR

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Nice beach
Good location
Cons:
Food quality issues
Dusty floors in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.81
Cleaning staff need to ensure floors are wiped, as they were found to be dusty.
Service
9.28
Staff warmly welcomed guests and were responsive to requests, showcasing great service.
Location
8.82
Excellent location with proximity to shopping and clubbing areas for teenagers.
Room Quality
8.77
Rooms provided comfort, though air conditioning issues were promptly addressed.
Amenities
9.3
Amenities like the pool and beach areas were very well received by guests.
Value for Money
8.76
The hotel offers good value, though food quality could be improved for a 4-star experience.
Food and Beverage
7.31
Food described as repetitive and of lower quality than expected for a 4-star hotel.
Overall Experience
8.78
Overall a good experience with positive interactions and a pleasant atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 14:46

Property Description

Discover the serene beauty of Kernos Beach, where relaxation meets fun in a picturesque setting.

Spa and Wellness
Indulge in ultimate relaxation at our full-service spa, offering rejuvenating massages, refreshing body treatments, and luxurious facials that will leave you feeling invigorated.

Dining and Leisure
Savor fine dining at our exquisite restaurant or grab a quick snack at our deli. Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge after an exhilarating day, while enjoying the inviting atmosphere.

Accommodation and Connectivity
Retreat to one of our 271 air-conditioned rooms featuring private balconies, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, ensuring you stay connected while you unwind and recharge.

Experience an unforgettable getaway at Kernos Beach—book your stay today!

Important information:

  • 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.
  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: HER

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-in is available

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 51 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.81
Service: 9.28
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 8.77
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 7.31
Overall Experience: 8.78
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Stefano family_with_children
4
Pros:

Positive things:
SEA: nice sandy beach with a very clean water. Sea getting deeper very slowly, so perfect for children.
BUILDINGS: nice context well integrated and with a flourishing nature around.
AREA OUTSIDE: nice for an evening walk.
SWIMMING POOL: big and very nice!
RESORT AREAS: many good areas near the pool, under the trees or near the restaurant to relax.

Negative things:
RESTAURANT:
A problem is the quality of what is cooked; it looked like a food cooked in a school canteen, not the one it can be expected from a 4 star hotel.
Food very repetitive and tailor made for German guests: beans, cobs, wurstel, fried onion rings, fried potatoes croquette, ...
Especially in the evening hard to eat and obliged sometimes to eat child food like chicken nuggets and fish fingers, together with same food. They were nice at the beginning but not after a while.
Same fruit ot mostly not local/not seasonal (pineapple, apples, pears, grapefruit).
RESTAURANT SERVICE:
When you order drinks before to sit for dinner you receive them after long time (After buffet picking and eating the meal!) Many times and not understable.
The waiter when changing the tablecloth and preparing the table took the salt and pepper and tried to put in my hands while preparing hands while preparing the tablecloth...are you joking?!?
Extra: I phoned at the reception and they told me that shower gel and shampoo are provided only at arrival. It's a 4 star resort and never heard this in all the hotels I stayed!

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
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Faisal F family
8
Pros:

The hotel was good overall, the cleaning staff need to wipe the floor of rooms as it is dusty, they also need to add a box of tissues in each room.

2025-08-13 via Nuitee
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Sabrina partner
10
Pros:

Preis-Leistung top! Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Anlage sehr schön begrünt und weitläufig, sodass es nicht zu voll wirkt. Gutes Frühstück inkl. frischer Crepes- & Omlette-Stationen & Toller Sandstrand mit klarem Meer - inkl. hoteleigenen Sonnenliegen (die zwar gerne unerlaubt mit Handtüchern reserviert wurden, aber es gab immernoch genügend Plätze zur Auswahl). Rundherum viele Möglichkeiten zu Shoppen, diverse Restaurants zu besuchen. Wir würden wieder kommen.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Yossi
10
Israelis are very welcome here.
Pros:

From the moment we arrived, the staff welcomed us warmly, helped with every request, and were simply amazing. The air conditioning in our room didn’t work, and they immediately moved us to another room. Everything we asked for, we received. The hotel has a very relaxed atmosphere, and the kids felt free to use the facilities at any time — even at night. We were invited to meals and greeted warmly throughout the hotel.

The food isn’t particularly rich, but it’s decent. We were on a family trip and spent most of the day outside, so it wasn’t a major issue. The location is excellent if you have teenagers, as they can walk in the evening to the nearby clubbing area. The only downside is that if your room is in the main building, there’s quite a bit of walking to get to the beach or the pool.

2025-07-18 via Nuitee
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Rainer family
6
Pros:

- Der Strand ist schön.
- Das reservieren der Liegen am Strand ist furchtbar. Man hätte doch pro Zimmer zwei Liegstühle samt Sonnenschirm vergeben können. Dann wäre dies kein Problem.

2024-09-11 via Nuitee
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Michael partner
8
Pros:

Sehr netter Service beim Buffet.

2024-08-21 via Nuitee
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Khadija partner
10
Pros:

Un hôtel. Magnifique avec un beau et très grand parc magnifique. Une belle plage privée . Un personnel accueillant et sympathique.

2024-08-15 via Nuitee
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Natanel
2
Pros:

The hotel room looked nothing as advertised. Not clean and disorganized. House keeping and other workers barged into the room at all hours. Would not recommend

2024-07-07 via Nuitee
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Annick partner
10
Pros:

Hotel calme avec acces plage de sable, nombreux transats, chambre propre avec literie correcte, dejeuner correct, environnement magnifique, grande piscine agreable, 2 petits cafes agreables et un 3eme accessible aux personnes externes. Pas d ascenceur ! Grand parking
Gran

2023-09-28 via Nuitee
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Christian
8
In die Jahr gekommenes Hotel mit schönem Strand
Pros:

Großartiger, feiner Sandstrand mit tollen Wellen und Lifeguard. Ausreichend Liegen, saubere und sehr große Pools.
Essen ist ausreichend und vielseitig. Gute Qualität. Preise für Getränke schon sehr hoch (0,2l Prosecco für 15€). Personal hilfsbereit aber nicht sehr freundlich (Ende der Saison?)
Warmwasser im Zimmer nicht immer vorhanden. Auch ein Wasserausfall war dabei (Toilette….).
WLAN nicht stabil aber überall vorhanden.

2023-09-18 via Nuitee
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Joachim
8
Pros:

C

2023-08-14 via Nuitee
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Elisabeth family
10
Pros:

Très très bel hôtel avec plage privée superbe .
Personnel adorable . Buffet excellent et varié .
Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour .
Nous étions en bungalow supérieur vue mer et donc la plage à deux pas ! Le rêve !

2023-08-07 via Nuitee
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Sabrina
10
Pros:

La struttura è bella, elegante, perfettamente inserita nel paesaggio naturale, molto bello il ristorante sul mare, vicino alla piscina e con diretto accesso alla spiaggia dove ombrelloni e lettini sono gratuiti. Le stanze sono moderne ed arredate con gusto, dotate di un efficiente isolamento acustico e termico.
Unico difetto è la mancanza nei bagni di un punto dove appendere gli asciugamani da doccia ed all'esterno di uno stenditoio per teli mare e costumi.
Il personale è stato davvero gentile ed il cibo di buona qualità e abbastanza vario.
Grazie, consiglieremo senz'altro questa struttura!





2023-08-04 via Nuitee
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ROBERT JERZY partner
10
Pros:

Spacious room bungalow, huge pool, clean beach, plenty authentic greek food, beautiful flowers and traditional grounds. A bit annoying but no kettle to make tea or coffee in room, also no mirror in bedroom, was a challenge to dry hair and get ready for the evening from the bathroom mirror, lack of plug sockets. Cleaners did a good job, although not at a consistent time of day, so appearing early evening at door when you want a shower was not ideal. In the main restaurant the fresh fruit deteriorated in the second week of our stay and the general consistency of food from the previous week went down hill. However there is plenty of places on site to get good food and drink at different points of the day, we particularly enjoyed having a local beer from the bar overlooking the beach at the end of the day. Malia town is a short walk away providing plenty of nightlight and authentic eatieries. The evening entertainment at the hotel throughout our stay was very basic and lacked greek culture and fun! Nearby hotels certainly had much more to offer. The room although was in a lovely quiet part of the hotel and ticked many boxes, the view of the sea was very limited, not really what we expected from advertised and the money paid. The staff do favour the requests of the German clients being the main clientele however it did not ruin our stay and we made the most of our well needed holiday.

2022-08-14 via Nuitee
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Giovanni family
8
Pros:

Struttura dotata di una spiaggia ampia e ben collegata con servizi e camere.

2022-07-28 via Nuitee
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Erika family
10
Pros:

Stayed for 5 days at this resort (room 313).

Spacious and clean room bathroom - Comfortable and cozy.

Beautiful and clean grounds.

Beautiful and clean private beach.

Had the half-board, food options can be improved.

2022-07-11 via Nuitee
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Emmanuelle
10
Très bon séjour
Pros:

Le personnel est vraiment au top, l’accueil, la gentillesse,que ce soit à la réception, lors du dîner ou bien encore lors du ménage c’est un sans fautes.
Pour ce qui est des repas c’est assez varié et la nourriture est bonne.
Ensuite les piscines sont bien et propres.
Le jardin est superbe, manger avec vue sur la mer c’est génial.
La plage est bien c’est très pratique de pouvoir alterner en plus il y a des douches à la piscine des qu’on sort de la plage donc c’est parfait.
Le point négatif :
La literie il faudrait revoir les matelas et mettre des couettes au lieu de couvertures.

2021-08-06 via Nuitee
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Meier partner
8
Pros:

Unterkunft und Strand war super. Abendessen war immer sehr lecker und vielfältig. Das Frühstück war leider nicht sehr lecker.. (aufgrund Covid-19 kein Buffet)
Personal war sehr bemüht und freundlich. Im Grossen und Ganzen ein sehr gelungener Urlaub!

2020-07-17 via Nuitee
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karl
8
Super
Pros:

alles happy

2019-10-19 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler family
6
Pros:

Buona la prima camera assegnata, cambiata ( perchè non al piano richiesto) con altra molto scadente nel vecchio blocco( porta del bagno che non si chiudeva, sciacquone rotto etc. parti comuni indecenti) e nonostante molti solleciti nessun intervento.

2019-08-26 via Nuitee