Numo Ierapetra Beach Resort

I had the most wonderful stay at the Numo Ieropetra Beach Resort Crete in August 2025 while attending the International Film Festival of Crete & Awards. The resort itself is absolutely beautiful!!! It has stunning architecture and landscaping everywhere you turn. The main pool is amazing and overlooks a gorgeous black sand beach that is just as luxurious and enjoyable! I loved the poolside DJ and live saxophonist...The dining was also exceptional and we enjoyed the outdoor movie experience. I highly recommend booking a session with the personal trainer Petros - he is so kind and very knowledgeable! The whole experience was quite a special Mediterranean retreat!!! Best of all was the customer service - the people of Ieropetra are just lovely and exceptionally gracious!!! I highly recommend this fabulous hotel and a trip to Crete!!!!

We stayed early September and the wind was relentless for days on end (apparently it’s like this 10ths of the year) You couldn't put an umbrella up, do no proper shade sometime you couldn't swim in the sea, it just took the edge off everything as it felt like you were fighting against the wind all the time! Sunbeds were a bit of an issue — a lot of people reserving way more than they needed (especially the double loungers), as the wanted a place in the shade and in the sun as no umbrellas…so if you wanted one it could get genuinely annoying. Lots of sunbed-hogging going on. Food was fine, bar food was nice and drinks etc but I wouldn't bother with half board — there are much better restaurants nearby. Breakfast was chaos if you went around 9.30am; one day we were actually told to go away and come back later, which felt a bit off. The gym was also tiny and always packed. It's a genuinely beautiful location, but between the wind, the sunbed politics, and the breakfast crowds, there was too much getting in the way of actually relaxing. Sadly, I wouldn't return.

Will start by saying that I would definitely return to this hotel, we had a great time. The location is stunning, two lovely pools, great food and really lovely staff who are more than happy to help and give recommendations. The room was always clean and despite other hotels nearby you couldn’t hear a thing once inside. I didn’t understand the complaints about food it was varied and of a good quality (I’m fussy) albeit some live cooking wouldn’t go amiss. The outdoor cinema was a great touch, really enjoyed that and loved that although the bar had music on, you couldn’t hear it. The live singer and saxophonist by the pool during the day were both great. Highly recommend the Angus burger from the pool bar too, was fab! The vibe and aesthetic of the hotel is really lovely and I loved the idea of having a quiet pool which genuinely is quiet and peaceful. The spa is also lovely and the complimentary treatment was much appreciated. However, there were definitely a few downsides for us. We were notified by a waiter on our first day that your own drinks are not allowed and these must be hidden at all times. It did feel like we were being told off a bit and not everyone seemed to be pulled up on it. This apparently is due to Greek law (haven’t had previously in Greece). Drinks consumed must be from the hotel, I can understand for cocktails and even soft drinks but for water this seems odd. The drinks are pretty expensive (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and water 4x the price of the local shop, same with a can of coke c.€1 at the shop vs. €4.50 at the hotel. The view from our balcony was pretty disappointing (room 2108), we hadn’t booked the cheapest room and yet the balcony overlooked the car park and side of the building with a small peak of the quiet pool. Initially I wasn’t overly bothered as we tend to not sit on the balcony but one night decided to and it was extremely loud with the passing traffic which was annoying and meant we didn’t sit out there for very long. I was slightly surprised to see two girls (aged about 9/10) at the hotel too given its adults only. In all fairness they weren’t noisy etc but it did seem a bit odd. It’s unclear in the room that the small bottles of water are free to be taken as they are by the coffee machine which is charged, it would be good if these were labelled as complimentary. The city tax seems quite expensive (€15) a day and it would’ve been good to be notified of this at check-in. Equally, you can’t put anything against the room unless reception have loaded money onto your card which was a bit annoying if you wanted to leave the restaurant. Despite the downsides we definitely would return and loved our stay.

Thanks to all staff for the great assistance and service. A special note to the Spa manager, Mrs Zacharena and the therapist Mrs Fay for the excellent experience.

We had a fantastic experience at Numo Ierapetra, where my husband and I spent a wonderfully relaxing weekend. From the moment we arrived, we loved the peaceful ambience of the resort. Being adults-only adds to the sense of tranquillity, making it a perfect place for a couples’ getaway. We enjoyed a fantastic lunch, and the spa massage was a real highlight. A special mention to Fai, who was an excellent masseuse and made the experience particularly enjoyable and relaxing. The resort has a beautiful main pool area, while the quiet-zone pool is located in a separate, more secluded part of the property, offering an even more peaceful space to unwind. The beach area is also wonderful and provides another beautiful spot to relax by the sea. Overall, NUMO Ierapetra offers everything you could want for a relaxing escape as a couple: a gorgeous setting, excellent food, a lovely spa, beautiful pools and a fantastic beach. We had a wonderful time and would definitely love to return.