This hotel in Greece with bungalows on water looks just like the Maldives but is a fraction of the price

This beautiful hotel in Greece offers a ‘Maldives experience’ to guests on the Mediterranean at just a fraction of the price.

If you’ve ever so much as logged onto the internet you’ll have seen the gorgeous images of the Maldives, with the crystal clear water and a maze of floating bungalows.

What comes with that beauty is a hefty price tag that can take years and years to save up for. 

But tucked away in Crete is an amazing hotel that offers a very similar experience to the popular travelling spot for just a fraction of the price.

Stella Island Resort is an adults only hotel with 225 rooms in over-water bungalows that look just like the floating paradise of the Maldives.

There’s a giant pool, stylish decks and even a private beach on Crete’s northern coast, where guests can sit back and relax.

The resort also has five restaurants to choose from and a spa that offers massages, manicures, pedicures and facials.

For the real tropical experience, you can scuba dive or sail in the area too.

The bungalows cost around £490 a night which is still a high price, but much, much cheaper than the villas in the Maldives which can costs thousands a night. 

Guests who’ve already stayed at the resort have given it rave reviews with a five-star rating on TripAdvisor. 

One happy visitor said: “A Maldives experience in the Mediterranean sea.

“Although built 100 meters from the sea, the architects managed to convince us that we were living on a Maldives island – in the ocean, sleeping on the surface of blue clean water.”

Another added: “Well I really don’t know where to start! This is a real slice of paradise.”

There are currently no restrictions in place for Brits travelling to Greece, however restrictions can change at any point, the government warns.

Check the latest updates on the Foreign Office before booking a trip!