Petra Mare

We had a 2 week holiday at the start of June with 2 adults and kids aged 9 & 11. Met by First Choice rep at airport with no problems and quite enjoyed the coach journey. It is just under 2 hours, but this is stated in the brochure, and some of the views are amazing. Check... more

We have just had one of the best holidays we have been on in a very long time. As a family with two children under the age of 5, this resort made a possibly stressful holiday, completely stress free. The Kids Club Reps are fantastic with the varied activities available.... more

I and my family loved this hotel apart from the rude and miserable member of staff that worked in the day-time outside pool/snack bar. And I must mention the talentless First Choice entertainment team; however they did help me to go to sleep at night. Did I mention the... more

When I booked this holiday I first read the feedback on this page, however do not book on the strength of 2006 reviews. I have just returned from this hotel, and the best way to sum it up was shabby. We arrived at 7 am and after breakfast had a quick look round, before... more

We flew in to Heraklion airport on the 17th April. Then followed a two hour drive to the Petra Mare hotel. The hotel looked nice but was freezing cold everywhere except your room, even after a hot day. They have no heating apart from in your rooms. The staff apart from 1... more

Perhaps the fact that my holiday was at the start of the season, meant that I encountered reps that were full of life, always happy to help, extremely entertaining and very very professional. I am 27 and my Daughter is 6 and we both enjoyed our 2 week stay immensely,... more

What an amazing holiday! I don’t know why this hotel has had so many bad reviews because it was fab! We arrived at 7am on 21st October and although we were tired it was hard not to have fun! Let me sum up the holiday: RESTURANT: The food was very good. The restaurant... more

Great location, well run hotel and very clean. Fantastic swimming pools with slides also kept very clean. Kids clubs were great for smaller children but First Choice stopped club for the older kids which left a lot of children aged 9 upwards with very little to do in the... more

When we arrived at the Petra mare hotel it was late at night in was 5.30 in the morn .we was hear for 7 nights the hotel looked realty nice from outside. The hotel in side was nice as we walked in I went with my mate and her 3 kids and me and my 2 kids there was 5 kids in... more

Where do I start? This was the best family holiday I have ever been on; it was everything we wanted and more! The pools were absolutely fantastic, the photos in the brochure or the website just don't do it justice the lazy river is so nice to get in to with your ring or... more