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- Stella Island Luxury Resort and Spa

Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa is an Adults only 5-star hotel opened its gates on May 2017.
The Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa puts the romance into couples' escapes. Bathed in natural light, this stylish resort located in Analipsis, Hersonissos combining extraordinary dining, sleek and spacious accommodations and services with an eye on detail.
The mood is laid back, with sophisticated chill out lounge music. Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa is a holiday destination for life's most memorable occasions where guests are looked after with genuine hospitality and discreet service, touched by the freshness of local charm.
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
As the holiday comes to an end tomorrow, I have to talk about the hotel. It’s not to brag but to highlight how amazing this place is and to pass on this recommendation.
We came here as a treat to celebrate our 25 year wedding anniversary. And what a treat it has been. Yes it was rather expensive to book but we have not spent a penny since being here.
First night we arrived late and missed dinner. We were told we could have room service for free, which is usually an includes tray charge of €8 but all food included in the all inclusive deal.
We asked for a couple of meals and a salad and a glass of wine each, oh and a few deserts. They quickly brought us our food and 2 bottle of an amazing wine.
This was our introduction to really amazing food. We have more or less been to all 7 restaurants and each time mentioned how the dish was the best we have ever tasted. Even in the Buffett. All dishes range from € 25- €70 depending what you want. Best go all inclusive then it’s all free.
If you’re looking to trek around the island, you can do so but we liked the hotel so much we stayed there apart from the odd walk along the coast. Staff can be a bit slow but that’s coming from a Londoner so I need to chill out..
It’s probably the only hotel I would come back for a repeat visit.
It has been so nice to just do nothing, talk to each other and forget about any stress. That will meet us on our return back home.
The only not so good thing is the nightly show with heavy sexualised dancing, however I am an adult and can just walk to the other bars and not watch. So if that’s not your thing, don’t watch. There are lots of negative comments about this. I can’t see the issue just leave!!!
Anyway if you want a treat look into Stella island. One word “Amazing”.
Amazing place will definitely be back next year. The food was unbelievable every restaurant was 5*
Genuinely outstanding on everything. We haven’t found a fault yet. we thought we would be a little disheartened because we had a room in the hotel that wasn’t a swim up or one of the bungalows or anything like the villas however we found that by being on the Sun lounges and getting waited on hand and foot around the pool all day was so much more beneficial to me and my partner and our honeymoon than being in our own private area.
This was our third stay at Stella Island in three consecutive years, and after spending another full holiday here, our conclusion remains exactly the same: for us, Stella Island is one of those rare hotels that manages to combine beautiful design with genuinely outstanding hospitality.
Of course, the resort is incredibly photogenic – the pools, palm trees, architecture and overall design are beautiful. But what keeps bringing us back is not Instagram. It is the actual experience behind it.
From the moment we arrived, the entire resort was extremely clean, well maintained and cared for. Our room was beautiful, comfortable and in excellent condition, and the whole environment felt fresh and immaculate throughout our stay. The attention to detail is one of the things we particularly appreciate here.
We also found Stella Island to be exactly what we expect from an adults-only luxury resort: relaxed, peaceful and comfortable. We slept very well, enjoyed quiet time around our room and pool, and never felt that the atmosphere was intrusive or chaotic. Even when the hotel is lively in the evenings, it still manages to maintain that special holiday feeling.
Another huge strength is the food. After three visits, we have eaten in the different restaurants many times, and the quality and variety continue to impress us. Isla, La Parilla and Umami each have their own character, and both the food and presentation consistently feel appropriate for a high-end resort. For us, dining at Stella Island is genuinely one of the highlights of the holiday rather than simply something that looks good in photographs.
The same applies to the overall service. Luxury is not only about architecture, pools or expensive rooms – it is about how people make you feel. And this is where Stella Island is particularly strong.
The staff throughout the resort are exceptionally friendly, professional and attentive. Whether in the restaurants, bars, reception, guest relations, fitness area or with the drivers, we repeatedly experienced genuine hospitality rather than rehearsed service. Requests were handled quickly and professionally, and whenever we needed anything, somebody was there to help.
We also appreciate that there is much more to our days here than simply lying next to a pool. The daily CrossFit sessions have become one of our personal highlights and are a fantastic way to start the morning. Between training, the different pools, restaurants, bars, wellness options and simply enjoying the resort, we have never found a stay here boring – quite the opposite.
What also deserves recognition is how seriously the management and staff appear to take guest satisfaction. Over several years we have always felt welcomed, listened to and looked after. That consistency is probably the strongest compliment we can give a hotel.
A beautiful resort can photograph well once. Maintaining an excellent guest experience year after year is much harder.
Stella Island has done exactly that for us.
Three visits, three wonderful holidays, and once again we leave with the feeling that we will return.
A huge thank you to the entire Stella Island team for another unforgettable stay.
We have just returned from Stella Island after spending 11 nights here. This place is truly amazing! Actually more than this if that is possible!
The rooms are clean and serviced daily and very comfortable with fridges replenished daily.
Food is delicious with presentation unreal. Each restaurant has its differences but all food cooked to a high standard. Drinks are delicious especially the cocktails!!!
The grounds are spotless and maintained morning, noon and night!
The staff who look after are simply the jewel in the crown here. They work so so hard and i want to publically thank them all especially the staff at Umbra bar who are Gilman, Natasha, Maria, Philip, Mae, Ankit. Their level of service is a credit to you!
Thank you for a truly memorable stay!!
Douglas and Jim from Room 406 x
