Porto Belissario
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Hotel Highlights
Welcome to Porto Belissario, a charming 3-star hotel located in the beautiful coastal city of Ierápetra, Greece. Situated just 6.7mi away from the vibrant city center, this hidden gem offers a tranquil retreat for travelers looking to unwind and soak in the Mediterranean sun. The hotel's address at Ferma sets the stage for a relaxing stay surrounded by stunning seaside views and warm Greek hospitality.
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1 Double Bed
215 sqft
Standard Room
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
View
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1 Double Bed
1 Sofa Bed
485 sqft
Superior Suite, Sea View
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
Private entrance
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1 Double Bed
1 Sofa Bed
355 sqft
Junior Suite, Pool View
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
Private entrance
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Porto Belissario invites guests to experience a comfortable stay with a hint of local flair. While reviews are yet to be shared, travelers can expect a delightful stay at this coastal haven. Explore the nearby beaches, indulge in delicious Greek cuisine, or simply lounge by the pool and enjoy the serene surroundings. With its convenient location in Ierápetra, guests can easily access the city's attractions while still enjoying a peaceful stay away from the hustle and bustle.
Experience the Best
Experience the Best
Whether you're seeking a tranquil getaway or an adventure by the sea, Porto Belissario provides the perfect base for your Greek holiday. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Ferma, unwind in cozy accommodations, and embrace the laid-back charm of Ierápetra. Book your stay at Porto Belissario for a memorable vacation on the stunning coast of Greece.
Plan Your Stay
Plan Your Stay
For accommodations, Porto Belissario offers a variety of room types to suit every traveler's needs. Choose from cozy standard rooms, spacious family rooms perfect for those traveling with loved ones, or elegant suites for a touch of luxury during your stay. Each room is tastefully decorated in a charming Mediterranean style, providing a comfortable and inviting space to relax after a day of exploring the enchanting surroundings.
The location of the small hotel is exceptionally beautiful. Guests can enjoy a breathtaking view of the sea. The property is small and extremely well-maintained, with cleanliness that is second to none. The rooms match the description provided. The entire area is very quiet. The service is excellent and very caring. **Food and Drink** We booked half-board, and it was satisfactory. There is a small buffet both in the morning and in the evening. **Morning:** There is a selection of oatmeal and various cereals, dried fruits, different types of bread, water and honeydew melon, apples, and oranges. Additionally, there are cookies, small cakes, croissants, English breakfast options, tomatoes, cucumbers, jams, honey, and three types of quark. **Evening:** Often the same fish, then meat, and three other side dishes, as well as a salad buffet and various small desserts, including melon. We also visited the neighboring taverna a few times. Excellent food and a stunning view (Thea - 3 minutes on foot). **Hotel Facilities** Porto Bellissario Hotel also offers massage treatments, which are good (provided by an external vendor). The pool is absolutely adequate. **Do I need a rental car?** Yes, highly recommended. **Beach** There is a very small beach area that can be accessed via stairs. The seawater is wonderful. The beach itself is narrow and small but sufficient. Typical beach vacationers might be disappointed, but this is something to be aware of when traveling in this region of Crete. The loungers by the pool are good and adequate. **Overall** During our stay, there were many families, yet it was quiet and very pleasant. The guests were mainly from Poland, France, Germany, and Switzerland. **Surroundings** Initially, the area above the road between Ierapetra and Ferma doesn't look great. There are small tavernas and mini-markets, but no charming village. Not appealing. However, if you head to the beaches, it's good. And if you have a renta
Simone
The location is good - not in the touristy part of the island. There are a few hotels around, but the nearby town feels very authentic. There are very nice, simple, restaurants there. Walking and the town and eating with the locals just feels real here. You don't feel like a tourist. The way down to the beach is very beautiful. We enjoyed spending the 5 minutes to get to and from the beach. But be warned - it's some pretty steep and winding stairs, so not good for baby strollers or people with disabilities. Otherwise it is not hard, and a very picturesque walk. The beach is very natural and minimalistic, but we liked it very much because of that. No sunbeds, no bars. Just go down there, sit on the warm sand, swim in the beautiful sea, climb on the rocks - enjoy the nature. We visited early in the season, so there were very few people too. Most of the time we had the whole beach to ourselves! Everyone in the staff is very friendly. We stayed only a few nights but can remember all those friendly faces. It feels like you are a real guest there, not just another client to be served. Even the construction workers seemed nice (there was a bit of renovation happening). The owners are personally there, involved in the business. Had a chance to chat with the a little too. Interesting people. Good, real, down-to-earth business. We liked it. Breakfast and dinner are good. The selection is not overwhelming (the kitchen area is not very big), which I see as a big positive, but some people maybe might think it is too little. There are enough different dishes to keep it interesting and at the same time, if you plan it right, you can try almost every dish for each meal. And everything was good, without exception. Oh and the views from the room - the mountains or the sea, really can't go wrong either way, it's beautiful wherever you look. So overall, very positive experience. Recommend, would stay again.
Dangis
It was definitely the place to have a relaxing and peaceful holiday. The staff were very helpful, informative, and friendly without being intrusive. The ability to adjust the air-conditioning was a boon as the weather was very hot, especially through the night, which is when I used it the most. The room/bathroom was cleaned every day and always smelled fresh. Every room/apartment had a balcony or terrace; in my case a balcony which was just perfect for relaxing in the evening/night. There was no "sunbed monopoly" at the pool. I liked the fact that the hotel believes in protecting the environment, so no fixed parasols on their private beach, just ask reception for a parasol and a beach towel. Buffet style meals; definitely a plus, take as much or as little as you wanted and good choice of meal types. If on B&B basis, you could still book dinner, just inform reception before 4pm, great to have this option. I liked that I could contact the hotel (SMS/Email) to warn of delays etc. Dimitra the duty manager ensured there was someone at reception for my arrival at 1- 2 am. Dimitra should be proud of her staff, they were a credit to the hotel.
Clare
As we just wanted to had some calm days at the seaside, the hotel was perfect. The sandy beach was very nice, clear water (snorkeling possible), only few other people at the beach, the tavern next to the hotel (not belonging to the hotel), which can be accessed from the beach by stairs, provides good food, if you want to have something for lunch, and has a great view. The view from hotel is also great (from the pool and the sunbeds, but also from the rooms with sea view or the restaurant's terrace). Next big point: The staff is very nice. They provide a familiar atmoshpere and we felt welcomed. Breakfast and dinner (both buffet) were not extraordinary, but good and totally fitting for a smaller hotel like this. If you want to do some hiking tours, see towns or historical sites, you should rent a car, as no POI are directly situated near the hotel. But for us it was a very nice and we definitely enjoyed our stay there.
Christian
We liked everything, hotel is modern, very cosy, staff makes you feel welcome and they are all super nice and friendly, we specially liked our waitress Letty who made our stay really pleasant. The food is also good, but although we booked half board, we were eating all the time in local tavernas, they are simply amazing!Highly recommend you to try local beer in hotel, The Cretan Kings, we loved so much, (thank you Letty!!) The beach is very close, beautiful sand beach, you just pass few stairs, as we were in May, it felt like the beach was just for us. The hotel offers you sunbrella and beach towels that you can exchange every few days. Would definitely come back.
Lejla
The location of the small hotel is exceptionally beautiful. Guests can enjoy a breathtaking view of the sea. The property is small and extremely well-maintained, with cleanliness that is second to none. The rooms match the description provided. The entire area is very quiet. The service is excellent and very caring. **Food and Drink** We booked half-board, and it was satisfactory. There is a small buffet both in the morning and in the evening. **Morning:** There is a selection of oatmeal and various cereals, dried fruits, different types of bread, water and honeydew melon, apples, and oranges. Additionally, there are cookies, small cakes, croissants, English breakfast options, tomatoes, cucumbers, jams, honey, and three types of quark. **Evening:** Often the same fish, then meat, and three other side dishes, as well as a salad buffet and various small desserts, including melon. We also visited the neighboring taverna a few times. Excellent food and a stunning view (Thea - 3 minutes on foot). **Hotel Facilities** Porto Bellissario Hotel also offers massage treatments, which are good (provided by an external vendor). The pool is absolutely adequate. **Do I need a rental car?** Yes, highly recommended. **Beach** There is a very small beach area that can be accessed via stairs. The seawater is wonderful. The beach itself is narrow and small but sufficient. Typical beach vacationers might be disappointed, but this is something to be aware of when traveling in this region of Crete. The loungers by the pool are good and adequate. **Overall** During our stay, there were many families, yet it was quiet and very pleasant. The guests were mainly from Poland, France, Germany, and Switzerland. **Surroundings** Initially, the area above the road between Ierapetra and Ferma doesn't look great. There are small tavernas and mini-markets, but no charming village. Not appealing. However, if you head to the beaches, it's good. And if you have a renta
Simone
The location is good - not in the touristy part of the island. There are a few hotels around, but the nearby town feels very authentic. There are very nice, simple, restaurants there. Walking and the town and eating with the locals just feels real here. You don't feel like a tourist. The way down to the beach is very beautiful. We enjoyed spending the 5 minutes to get to and from the beach. But be warned - it's some pretty steep and winding stairs, so not good for baby strollers or people with disabilities. Otherwise it is not hard, and a very picturesque walk. The beach is very natural and minimalistic, but we liked it very much because of that. No sunbeds, no bars. Just go down there, sit on the warm sand, swim in the beautiful sea, climb on the rocks - enjoy the nature. We visited early in the season, so there were very few people too. Most of the time we had the whole beach to ourselves! Everyone in the staff is very friendly. We stayed only a few nights but can remember all those friendly faces. It feels like you are a real guest there, not just another client to be served. Even the construction workers seemed nice (there was a bit of renovation happening). The owners are personally there, involved in the business. Had a chance to chat with the a little too. Interesting people. Good, real, down-to-earth business. We liked it. Breakfast and dinner are good. The selection is not overwhelming (the kitchen area is not very big), which I see as a big positive, but some people maybe might think it is too little. There are enough different dishes to keep it interesting and at the same time, if you plan it right, you can try almost every dish for each meal. And everything was good, without exception. Oh and the views from the room - the mountains or the sea, really can't go wrong either way, it's beautiful wherever you look. So overall, very positive experience. Recommend, would stay again.
Dangis
It was definitely the place to have a relaxing and peaceful holiday. The staff were very helpful, informative, and friendly without being intrusive. The ability to adjust the air-conditioning was a boon as the weather was very hot, especially through the night, which is when I used it the most. The room/bathroom was cleaned every day and always smelled fresh. Every room/apartment had a balcony or terrace; in my case a balcony which was just perfect for relaxing in the evening/night. There was no "sunbed monopoly" at the pool. I liked the fact that the hotel believes in protecting the environment, so no fixed parasols on their private beach, just ask reception for a parasol and a beach towel. Buffet style meals; definitely a plus, take as much or as little as you wanted and good choice of meal types. If on B&B basis, you could still book dinner, just inform reception before 4pm, great to have this option. I liked that I could contact the hotel (SMS/Email) to warn of delays etc. Dimitra the duty manager ensured there was someone at reception for my arrival at 1- 2 am. Dimitra should be proud of her staff, they were a credit to the hotel.
Clare
As we just wanted to had some calm days at the seaside, the hotel was perfect. The sandy beach was very nice, clear water (snorkeling possible), only few other people at the beach, the tavern next to the hotel (not belonging to the hotel), which can be accessed from the beach by stairs, provides good food, if you want to have something for lunch, and has a great view. The view from hotel is also great (from the pool and the sunbeds, but also from the rooms with sea view or the restaurant's terrace). Next big point: The staff is very nice. They provide a familiar atmoshpere and we felt welcomed. Breakfast and dinner (both buffet) were not extraordinary, but good and totally fitting for a smaller hotel like this. If you want to do some hiking tours, see towns or historical sites, you should rent a car, as no POI are directly situated near the hotel. But for us it was a very nice and we definitely enjoyed our stay there.
Christian
We liked everything, hotel is modern, very cosy, staff makes you feel welcome and they are all super nice and friendly, we specially liked our waitress Letty who made our stay really pleasant. The food is also good, but although we booked half board, we were eating all the time in local tavernas, they are simply amazing!Highly recommend you to try local beer in hotel, The Cretan Kings, we loved so much, (thank you Letty!!) The beach is very close, beautiful sand beach, you just pass few stairs, as we were in May, it felt like the beach was just for us. The hotel offers you sunbrella and beach towels that you can exchange every few days. Would definitely come back.
Lejla
The location of the small hotel is exceptionally beautiful. Guests can enjoy a breathtaking view of the sea. The property is small and extremely well-maintained, with cleanliness that is second to none. The rooms match the description provided. The entire area is very quiet. The service is excellent and very caring. **Food and Drink** We booked half-board, and it was satisfactory. There is a small buffet both in the morning and in the evening. **Morning:** There is a selection of oatmeal and various cereals, dried fruits, different types of bread, water and honeydew melon, apples, and oranges. Additionally, there are cookies, small cakes, croissants, English breakfast options, tomatoes, cucumbers, jams, honey, and three types of quark. **Evening:** Often the same fish, then meat, and three other side dishes, as well as a salad buffet and various small desserts, including melon. We also visited the neighboring taverna a few times. Excellent food and a stunning view (Thea - 3 minutes on foot). **Hotel Facilities** Porto Bellissario Hotel also offers massage treatments, which are good (provided by an external vendor). The pool is absolutely adequate. **Do I need a rental car?** Yes, highly recommended. **Beach** There is a very small beach area that can be accessed via stairs. The seawater is wonderful. The beach itself is narrow and small but sufficient. Typical beach vacationers might be disappointed, but this is something to be aware of when traveling in this region of Crete. The loungers by the pool are good and adequate. **Overall** During our stay, there were many families, yet it was quiet and very pleasant. The guests were mainly from Poland, France, Germany, and Switzerland. **Surroundings** Initially, the area above the road between Ierapetra and Ferma doesn't look great. There are small tavernas and mini-markets, but no charming village. Not appealing. However, if you head to the beaches, it's good. And if you have a renta
Simone
The location is good - not in the touristy part of the island. There are a few hotels around, but the nearby town feels very authentic. There are very nice, simple, restaurants there. Walking and the town and eating with the locals just feels real here. You don't feel like a tourist. The way down to the beach is very beautiful. We enjoyed spending the 5 minutes to get to and from the beach. But be warned - it's some pretty steep and winding stairs, so not good for baby strollers or people with disabilities. Otherwise it is not hard, and a very picturesque walk. The beach is very natural and minimalistic, but we liked it very much because of that. No sunbeds, no bars. Just go down there, sit on the warm sand, swim in the beautiful sea, climb on the rocks - enjoy the nature. We visited early in the season, so there were very few people too. Most of the time we had the whole beach to ourselves! Everyone in the staff is very friendly. We stayed only a few nights but can remember all those friendly faces. It feels like you are a real guest there, not just another client to be served. Even the construction workers seemed nice (there was a bit of renovation happening). The owners are personally there, involved in the business. Had a chance to chat with the a little too. Interesting people. Good, real, down-to-earth business. We liked it. Breakfast and dinner are good. The selection is not overwhelming (the kitchen area is not very big), which I see as a big positive, but some people maybe might think it is too little. There are enough different dishes to keep it interesting and at the same time, if you plan it right, you can try almost every dish for each meal. And everything was good, without exception. Oh and the views from the room - the mountains or the sea, really can't go wrong either way, it's beautiful wherever you look. So overall, very positive experience. Recommend, would stay again.
Dangis
It was definitely the place to have a relaxing and peaceful holiday. The staff were very helpful, informative, and friendly without being intrusive. The ability to adjust the air-conditioning was a boon as the weather was very hot, especially through the night, which is when I used it the most. The room/bathroom was cleaned every day and always smelled fresh. Every room/apartment had a balcony or terrace; in my case a balcony which was just perfect for relaxing in the evening/night. There was no "sunbed monopoly" at the pool. I liked the fact that the hotel believes in protecting the environment, so no fixed parasols on their private beach, just ask reception for a parasol and a beach towel. Buffet style meals; definitely a plus, take as much or as little as you wanted and good choice of meal types. If on B&B basis, you could still book dinner, just inform reception before 4pm, great to have this option. I liked that I could contact the hotel (SMS/Email) to warn of delays etc. Dimitra the duty manager ensured there was someone at reception for my arrival at 1- 2 am. Dimitra should be proud of her staff, they were a credit to the hotel.
Clare
As we just wanted to had some calm days at the seaside, the hotel was perfect. The sandy beach was very nice, clear water (snorkeling possible), only few other people at the beach, the tavern next to the hotel (not belonging to the hotel), which can be accessed from the beach by stairs, provides good food, if you want to have something for lunch, and has a great view. The view from hotel is also great (from the pool and the sunbeds, but also from the rooms with sea view or the restaurant's terrace). Next big point: The staff is very nice. They provide a familiar atmoshpere and we felt welcomed. Breakfast and dinner (both buffet) were not extraordinary, but good and totally fitting for a smaller hotel like this. If you want to do some hiking tours, see towns or historical sites, you should rent a car, as no POI are directly situated near the hotel. But for us it was a very nice and we definitely enjoyed our stay there.
Christian
We liked everything, hotel is modern, very cosy, staff makes you feel welcome and they are all super nice and friendly, we specially liked our waitress Letty who made our stay really pleasant. The food is also good, but although we booked half board, we were eating all the time in local tavernas, they are simply amazing!Highly recommend you to try local beer in hotel, The Cretan Kings, we loved so much, (thank you Letty!!) The beach is very close, beautiful sand beach, you just pass few stairs, as we were in May, it felt like the beach was just for us. The hotel offers you sunbrella and beach towels that you can exchange every few days. Would definitely come back.
Lejla
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