This year’s winner in the 2021 Luxury Lifestyle Awards for Best Luxury Traditional Cuisine in Greece has gone to the well deserving boutique hotel in Crete, Mari Kristin Beach Hotel. Known for its professional and warm hospitality, divine traditional gastronomic experiences, beautiful beachfront and luxurious comfort, the hotel encompasses any holiday goer’s dream. The boutique hotel is 300 meters from the center of Hersonissos and is quite literally, next to the sea.

The hotel is the most cosmopolitan resort in Crete and boats sophisticated ambience, entertainment, historical sights, and beautiful sandy beaches. The accommodation is composed of four different room styles for guests to choose from. There is a single room, honeymoon suite, triple room, and superior room, all adorned in Provence style interior and luxurious comfort. Each room exudes fresh and crisp designs as well as the highest quality mattresses and furniture, therefore guests can be ensured a stay filled with happiness and comfort.

There are two dining experiences for guests to choose from. The Main Restaurant is buffet style and offers ‘show cooking’ for guests to be entertained whilst they wait for their meals. There is an aura of elegance and engaging energy and there is a choice between local, international, and Cretan meals to choose from as well as desserts and seasonal fruits. However, the real star at this boutique hotel is Petalida Restaurant, which offers a plethora of delicious traditional Cretan cuisine, entertainment, and fine wines sourced from local and international vineyards. The gastronomic experience consists of freshly caught seafoods created by the experienced chef who prides himself in preparing a combination of Mediterranean, Cretan, and Greek meals for guests and only uses the best ingredients. Petalida hosts evenings of live entertainment and provides an authentic Greek experience for guests to remember for a lifetime.

Besides the delicious food options and entertainment, the hotel flaunts a petite bar which offers drinks and delicious cocktails to be enjoyed by the pool, sea or jacuzzi.

‘Myself and my team are absolutely delighted and grateful to have won a Luxury Lifestyle Award for Best Luxury Traditional Cuisine in Greece in 2021. I couldn’t be prouder if I tried and we are so excited for the future as we continue to provide excellent service which encompasses authentic, Cretan traditions,’ Maria Mastoraki, Owner, Mari Kristin Beach Hotel.