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Bali Star
Greece, Europe
Bali
Bali Star Resort Hotel offers exclusive services and benefits for the comfort of its guests, making it an ideal choice for your stay in Rethymno, Crete. Our hotel's luxurious surroundings, elegant touches and personalised services set itself apart to fulfil the needs of our discerning guests. The resort offers an exciting yet peaceful oasis. Relax in our garden blooming with Mediterranean flora, discover a taste of Crete at our restaurant, unwind at our beach bar, cool off in the pool and dip your soul in the salty sea where a sun kissed beach, loungers and umbrellas await. We can help to add that extra special touch to your holiday through arranging excursions, boat trips and activities, providing motorbike rental, local bus schedules and a lunch box for those days when you are exploring the village of Bali and its surroundings. The hotel's family-friendly accommodation and home-like atmosphere also provide many advantages such as in-room coffee and tea making facilities, a safe, and the availability of baby cots on request. With a 24-hour reception, express check-in and check-out, free parking, taxi services, luggage transportation, the option to have an early breakfast, and a wake-up call, you can have peace of mind regardless of your time of arrival and departure. If you want to stay connected for the duration of your stay, we offer banking and internet services, as well as faxing, scanning, and printing facilities.
Facilities
- Children playground
- Sun loungers
- Poolside snack bar
- Luggage room
- Garden
- Multilingual staff
- Transfer service*
- Wi-fi
- Late Check-out*
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent315 reviews
Excellent
67%
Very Good
23%
Average
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
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Tricks with apartments
At check-in, the administrator offered us a temporary room while ours was being prepared, which we appreciated. The next day, administrator told “we could stay there because it was “the same room” but it was a liiee.” However, we had paid for a Premium apartment and don’t see the real apartment to compare, while this one was much smaller and cheaper as we understand later .
After three days, our Join UP! agent asked for photos and confirmed we had been placed in the wrong apartment. Administrator said - well don’t be able because no free apartments. Thanks to help our agent to help, the issue was resolved and we finally received the apartment we had paid for.
Another major drawback is the beach. There are almost no free places because all of it by high density is occupied by €10/day sun loungers. The only free area is a very small rocky section, which is quite disappointing.
One more big disappointing - covered spends like - payed water in evening and veeeery expansive bar nearby waterpool .
From good - it’s food - really good and tasty, apartments also good if you’ll not trick
Boutique Bali Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
💫Our stay at Bali Star Hotel was everything we hoped for — relaxed, welcoming, and excellent value in one of the best locations in Bali, Crete.
One of the biggest advantages of this hotel is its location right at the entrance to Bali’s famously narrow streets. Arriving by car in Bali can be stressful, so having easy access and convenient parking felt like a real rescue from the moment we arrived.
What truly made the stay special were the hosts, Fotrni and Maria, whose kindness and warmth created such a friendly atmosphere throughout our visit. Their hospitality made the hotel feel personal and genuinely welcoming.
The hotel itself is beautifully maintained. The pool area is lovely — peaceful, clean, and perfect for relaxing after the beach. Breakfast was also very good, with plenty of fresh options included each morning.
The location is hard to beat. The hotel sits beside Varkotopos Beach, one of the nicest bays in Bali: a beautiful sandy cove with calm, shallow waters that are ideal for families and swimming. Having access to sunbeds and umbrellas made beach days especially easy and comfortable, and there are charming seaside tavernas just steps away.
Our room in the original part of the hotel was bright, spotless, and very comfortable. The balcony, the huge bed, quality linens, and excellent housekeeping made it a pleasure to return to every day.
Another highlight is how walkable everything is. Excellent restaurants are only a short stroll away, especially Galini Taverna and Mambo, both of which we highly recommend.
Overall, Bali Star Hotel offers a fantastic combination of location, comfort, hospitality, and value. We would happily stay here again and would strongly recommend it to anyone visiting Bali, Crete.
Sue & John ☘️ May 2026
Review by 5555ddd Dublin, Ireland
Very nice hotel
A very nice hotel ,în perfect position ,near the beach and many shops.The personal is very attentive,the rooms are clean,the food is very nice and always fresh,plenty of choices.We also loved the Mambo restaurant and their beach and comfortable sunbeds.We would come back to Bali Star anytime!
Not Recommended
Hotel Review:
I’m glad others had a good experience here, but unfortunately mine was not and I do not recommend this place.
From the start, the photos on Booking did not reflect reality – meals are served in a different location than the one shown in the pictures.
When we arrived, we were told how “lucky” we were to get a sea-view room. Unfortunately, the room was small and dirty, even though they claimed it had just been cleaned.
The next day we had to speak with the receptionist, whose attitude was far from welcoming. I showed her the photo of what I had booked and explained that this is what I expected to receive. We were eventually given another room, but again the cleanliness was questionable (maybe they have different standards).
On the positive side, the bar staff were very friendly and always smiling.
Overall, I cannot recommend this hotel if you value cleanliness and honesty. The photos and reviews do not reflect the real experience.
Our wonderful stay!
Our stay was 7 nights and the room number we stayed in was 203. From the moment we checked in we were greeted by a friendly, hospitable, prompt and helpful staff. We had nothing to complain about this wonderful hotel. Our room was always cleaned, the food at the restaurant was good and fresh. As for the staff, only words of praise. Both the staff at the restaurant, at the bar and at the reception were always smiling, friendly, hospitable and attentive!
Review by emanuelsilviua Sibiu, Romania
