Really nice hotel! Recommended to everyone! Delicious food, good service.

The only weakness was the beach - very close (across the small street) but pebbly.

The entire hotel (incl. the pools) is very clean and well maintained.

Because of its animation programmes, the hotel is great for the families with children.

This is a clean smart hotel. the gym is small but adequate. it is right onthe beach so for children its fine if they like swimming and playing around. The childrens entertainment was good at night - in amphitheatre on complex. I would say that there is not much to do if you like walking to places but if you hire a car its close to waterparks etc. we never took our children but thought it an excellent place for value and weather and water sports so will take them next year. Not many english but thats ok with us! food was good and lots f it - very greek but that was ok, and you could help yourself to beer in the lunchtime restaurant.

Stayed Aug 06 for 1 week - Kosta Mare is a relatively new hotel - very high standard, rooms excellent (& air con'd). All inclusive package was superb value, range/quality of food was exceptional, staff very friendly & professional. 2 main pools plus toddler section, plenty of sunbeds, childrens club with resident 'Animation' team (who were tireless) - including running nightly 'shows' in the purpose built outdoor amphitheatre. Private beach - superb. Quiet location with a supermarker/gift outlet nearby. Holidaymakers during our stay were mainly German (who in my experience appreciate high standards of service et al) Hotel is some 20 mins taxi ride from Heraklion airport - fare approx 30 euros. Highly recommend - we will definitely return!