Numo Ierapetra Beach Resort

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Numo Beach Resort. The environment is absolutely beautiful and immaculately clean. The gardens are lovely too. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive and nothing is too much trouble. We found the reception team and guest services particularly helpful. We chose an Aterre Terrace room (3006) and it was perfect….very spacious, lovely bathroom with walk in shower and twin sinks. Our terrace looked out on to the gardens and looking at the location of other rooms not all are able to enjoy the view we had. There are two pool areas. The quiet pool is smaller and very quiet. The larger pool is located next to the pool bar and the buffet restaurant. The pool itself is huge with plenty of loungers. There is nice background music playing and a lovely view of the sea even if you are seated at the far end of the pool. The main à la carte restaurant is currently closed, but the buffet restaurant offers a very large selection of freshly prepared delicious food, with lots of variety. The pool bar is lovely, again a large selection of drinks, cocktails and there is a also a small bar menu. A real feather in Numo’s cap is the Spa. On arrival guests are offered a complimentary 15 minute massage which we took up. We then booked a 45 mins head, neck and shoulder massage which was amazing. Both girls were excellent and so lovely! Numo ticks alot of boxes, but there are a couple of things that we think would make it even better. Firstly the fact that they charge for the use of coffee capsules in the room seems a little unnecessary in a 5 Star hotel and not something we have experienced in any other hotel of a similar calibre It would be better to add a little more to the cost of the room, rather than having it as a separate charge….just better optics! Whilst the breakfast selection is varied, we agree with another reviewer…an egg station would be a good addition, to give the option of freshly prepared omelette etc. We also felt that it would have been nice to have the option of an à la carte restaurant for dinner, given that there is nothing else within walking distance of the hotel. Apparently Menoa in its previous guise was Peruvian/Japanese and there are plans to reopen at some point. There are however some lovely restaurants a short taxi ride away Ierapetra - Vira Potzi and Koutsounaris Pelagos and Psaropoula. Numo has a rule that towels are not available by the pool until 10 am. We saw a few very cross people unfairly being rude to the poor girl who was having to explain this. One woman demanded she give her a towel and when the girl refused, she said she was going to see the hotel manager…who did she think made the rules?! Certainly not the girl at the towel station!! There will always be clients who insist on bagging their lounger before the birds are awake and they get around the system by taking their towels back to their rooms the day before! Perhaps this is something the hotel needs to rethink? One last observation! The outdoor cinema is great, but if you happen to be sitting in the bar the cinema sound is SO loud it drowns out the music in the bar. It was so bad one day, we decided to take our drinks back to our room and sit on our terrace. Although there are a couple of small things we felt Numo could do better, they are small and we would definitely go back again. Thank you to all the wonderful staff who looked after us so well.

My husband and I were so excited to visit Numo Ierapetra for our honeymoon. We had a lovely 2 weeks but given the amount of money it costs we felt compelled to write this review as our experience did not reflect the 5 star rating and reputation of this resort. On arrival our room was not ready. We saw this happen to other guests too. We were not greeted with a welcome drink or any kind of wedding congratulations. When we finally got to check in to our room we found it very comfortable, spotlessly clean and had a beautiful terrace by the small swimming pool. The bed was very comfortable and we slept well as the place is generally quiet We had a relaxing time, mostly by the pool or beach. The highlight was the beautiful view across the sea and blue skies. Our holiday was restful as there’s not a great deal to do. The local town is a taxi ride away and was very quiet and not at all touristy which we enjoyed. However, there is nothing writhing walking distance from the hotel. The mini market next door was however essential since the mini bar and drinks around the beach and pool are extortionate prices. Not even free coffee pods in the room and they are of low quality. We enjoyed a cocktail at the bar after dinner. The barman was very friendly but the place was lifeless with generic music and high prices. We don’t expect to pay around €15 a drink to sit in a lifeless bar every evening. The food was ok. Not 5 star either. Plentiful but only really catered for a certain pallet and very rich, over complicated dishes. You should also be aware that water is not included and costs almost 5 euros a bottle and is served warm. The coffee machine is also turned off for dinner. This was shocking service for the cost of staying here. I am not nitpicking. Numo has a lot to learn. The whole place lacked the character and warmth we’ve come to expect from our travels across Greece. In fact, the whole place could be anywhere in the world as it had none of the Greek hospitality, fun and family vibes. An instagram influencer dream photo opportunity but little else.

Fantastic hotel if you want an unpretentious, chilled, luxury vibe. Immaculately clean, service is excellent. Quiet pool, plus main pool with music and direct access to private beach. Very attentive bar service to pool and beach. There is a gym, but small with basic equipment. You wont be doing any Hyrox training, but fine for a 'on holiday' session or two. We didnt play tennis, but court was clean and well kept. Outdoor cinema a great feature. Recommend a garden terrace room. Perfect position overlooking quiet pool and a little more room. Ladies (and some men) make sure to bring a vanity mirror! Room is a little style over function. Looks great, but wardrobe space is limited and our cases had to be left on the terrace as no room for them in the room without being on show. Minor point, but the replacement coffee capsules aren't free! If you like a few coffees, id recommend you bring a box of capsules with you! Location is lovely with the beach, but if you like walking to local town / taverna you'll be disappointed. Very much a taxi ride away - fixed price 10Euros, and no hassle, but no evening strolls! Bare in mind also that the airport is 1hr40m away and tbere are currently major roadworks across the island. Hotel is trying to combat sunbed reserving, but this does need to be policed harder... Overall, a super hotel and very much recommended.

Fabulous hotel and staff. It is about a 90 minute drive from Heraklion airport so you might want to look at rental car options that can compare favourably with return transfer costs, and also give you some freedom to explore the island if you wish. We arrived late at night and were shown to a suite at the rear of the hotel. It wasn’t really to our liking, feeling a little claustrophobic and not very 5 star. Next day we requested a room change and were relocated to a large balcony room in the main building adjacent to the quiet pool, a much brighter room with a lovely view and definitely 5 star. Room was very clean and made up beautifully each day. Restaurant staff were all fantastic and accommodating, and the food, although a buffet, was of a very high standard with lots of healthy options. We were never disappointed with the choices available for either breakfast or dinner. The a la Carte restaurant was closed throughout our stay (due to staff shortages I was advised) but we didn’t mind at all. The quiet pool area is just that, quiet and chilled and no issues at all securing sunbeds. Staff would come from the main pool when called from the table call point at each set of sunbeds. The main pool and bar area is really nice, with plenty of sunbeds here and slso at the beach front. Towels are available from the main pool daily from 10am. Note that pool staff are alert to sunbeds “reserved” with towels and if unoccupied for more than 30 minutes, can remove them to allow others to use the sunbeds. But with plenty of sunbeds available thus isn’t generally a problem. Prices for spirits at the pool bar are a little pricey but beers and food prices there were quite reasonable. The outdoor cinema is a nice touch with a good selection of movies, some new, some more classic, each week. The fitness centre is very well equipped and also has shower rooms that you can take advantage of if you have a departure / pick up time after checking out. Weather during our stay varied from very light winds to what felt like full on gale force at times, typical for August and early September we were advised, but this meant it never felt too hot to sit out in the Sun, although the strong wind occasionally limited outdoor table options at the restaurant. There is a mini market directly adjacent to the hotel and as long as you don’t take food and drink to the pools, bar and restaurant areas we had no issue with bringing items to the room. The mini bar was well stocked and room service available too if you wanted to take advantage of that. We went into Ierapetra town a number of times during our stay. It’s a 10 minute and 10 Euro taxi ride and very worthwhile with a nice promenade running down to the harbour, a great selection of restaurants, cafes, bars and shops and a nice pedestrianised shopping area too. Although busy enough through the day, eating out from about 8:30pm onwards guarantees a lively atmosphere everywhere, and Saturday night was particularly lively, with some restaurants and bars offering live local music, however it is very local family oriented atmosphere and very pleasant. We had a fabulous, relaxing stay at Numo Ierapetra and wouldn’t hesitate to return. Staff were all welcoming and extremely helpful, with a special mention to Marina on reception, Alina and Konstantino on Guest Experience, they really do go the extra mile to ensure your stay is as great as possible. They even presented us with a small gift from the hotel on departure. Highly recommend!

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!!!!