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Luxury hotels on Crete

A curated list of 5-star luxury hotels and resorts

Tomas Mazowski A list by Tomas Mazowski. This guide was last updated in March 2024.

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts on Crete. I hope you will like it!

  • 1 Chania Flair Deluxe Boutique Hotel - Adults Only Chania, Greece

    Chania Flair Deluxe Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

    ***** Hotel. Set in Chania Town, 100 metres from Nea Chora Beach, Chania Flair Deluxe Boutique Hotel - Adults Only offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. In a prime location in the Nea Hora district, this hotel provides a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. At Chania Flair Deluxe Boutique Hotel - Adults Only every room has bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean, local and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Chania Flair Deluxe Boutique Hotel - Adults Only offers 5-star accommodation with a spa centre. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Firkas Fortress, Etz Hayyim Synagogue and Municipal Art Gallery of Chania. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 14 km from Chania Flair Deluxe Boutique Hotel - Adults Only. Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around 193 EUR.

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  • 2 Pilot Amphora Boutique Hotel "Adults Only" Georgioupolis, Greece

    Pilot Amphora Boutique Hotel

    ***** Hotel. Pilot Amphora Boutique Hotel "Adults Only" features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Georgioupolis. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain units at the property feature a terrace with a mountain view. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. The units have a wardrobe. Buffet and American breakfast options are available every morning at Pilot Amphora Boutique Hotel "Adults Only". The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Georgioupolis Beach, Kalivaki Beach and Peristeras Beach. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 48 km from Pilot Amphora Boutique Hotel "Adults Only". Guest review score 9.4

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  • 3 Lagon Life Spirit Boutique Hotel - Adults Only Chania, Greece

    Lagon Life Spirit Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

    ***** Hotel. Located in Chania Town, 2 km from Koum Kapi Beach, Lagon Life Spirit Boutique Hotel - Adults Only provides accommodation with free private parking, a fitness centre and a bar. With a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features an indoor pool, spa centre and a 24-hour front desk. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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  • 4 Aloe Boutique Hotel & Suites - adults only Almyrida, Greece

    Aloe Boutique Hotel & Suites - adults only

    ***** Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Aloe Boutique Hotel & Suites - adults only offers 5-star accommodation in Almirida and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and terrace. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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  • 5 Domus Renier Boutique Hotel - Historic Hotels Worldwide Chania, Greece

    Domus Renier Boutique Hotel - Historic Hotels Worldwide

    ***** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Chania Town. Offering views of the old port and the lighthouse, Domus Renier Boutique Hotel - Historic Hotels Worldwide is situated in Chania Town, in the heart of the old Venetian Harbour, 100 metres from Maritime Museum Of Chania. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a smart flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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  • 6 Ambassadors Residence Boutique Hotel Chania, Greece

    Ambassadors Residence Boutique Hotel

    ***** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Chania Town. Located at Chania Venetian Harbour, Ambassadors Residence is a restored 1890’s house. It features elegant and individually decorated accommodation with free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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  • 7 Caramel Grecotel Boutique Resort Adelianos Kampos, Greece

    Caramel Grecotel Boutique Resort

    ***** Resort. Boasting an outdoor pool, Caramel Grecotel Boutique Resort is located in Adelianos Kampos, Rethymno. It offers a restaurant and tastefully decorated accommodation, some with Cretan Sea views. Free WiFi is provided throughout. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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  • 8 Serenissima Boutique Hotel Chania, Greece

    Serenissima Boutique Hotel

    ***** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Chania Town. The 5-star Serenissima Boutique Hotel is situated in a 15th century Venetian house in the scenic town of Chania 100 metres from the beach. It offers elegant suites with free WiFi 30 metres from cafes and shops. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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  • 9 Royal Marmin Bay Boutique & Art Hotel Elounda, Greece

    Royal Marmin Bay Boutique & Art Hotel

    ***** Resort. Located right on the beach in Elounda, Royal Marmin Bay Boutique & Art Hotel features a swimming pool with a spacious sun terrace and sun loungers. A restaurant and a bar are also available, while WiFi is offered in all areas. Each room and suite at this resort offers Cretan Sea view, is air-conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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  • 10 Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort Gouves, Greece

    Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort

    ***** Resort. Set amidst fragrant gardens and palm-fringed lagoons in Gouves, Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort features an Olympic-sized seawater pool, a children's pool and a spa centre with indoor pool, sauna and fitness equipment. Guests can choose among 10 top-quality restaurants and bars, while meeting/banquet facilities and jewellery and clothing boutiques are also featured on site. The rooms, suites, villas and bungalows of Grecotel Amirandes are fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows, soft colours and designer furniture. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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  • 11 KING MINOS RETREAT Resort & Spa Hersonissos, Greece

    KING MINOS RETREAT Resort & Spa

    ***** Hotel. Perched amphitheatrically on the verdant hillside, KING MINOS RETREAT Resort & Spa, proud member of the GOLDEN Hotels & Resorts, enjoys unobstructed sea views. The charming 5-star hotel in Hersonissos consists of a main building with Classic Rooms and Suites as well as a number of bungalows with private pools and outdoor Jacuzzis, scattered throughout the colorful gardens. Built according to the Cretan style and architecture, KING MINOS RETREAT Resort & Spa offers a great array of facilities and services for everyone to enjoy, welcoming guests to experience the authentic essence of the renowned Cretan Philoxenia to the fullest. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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  • 12 Riviera Suites Chania, Greece

    ***** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Chania Town. In a prime location in the centre of Chania Town, Riviera Suites provides continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 5-star hotel offers room service. Show full description Guest review score 10.0, rooms from around 160 EUR.

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  • 13 Calla Luxury Seafront Suites Rethymno, Greece

    Calla Luxury Seafront Suites

    ***** Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Calla Luxury Seafront Suites offers 5-star accommodation in Rethymno Town and has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge and terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and an ATM. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Show full description Guest review score 9.7

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  • 14 The Tanneries Hotel & Spa Chania, Greece

    The Tanneries Hotel & Spa

    ***** Hotel. Located in Chania Town, less than 1 km from Koum Kapi Beach, The Tanneries Hotel & Spa provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with an indoor pool, hot tub, and hammam, as well as a bar. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around 138 EUR.

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  • 15 Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels Rethymno, Greece

    Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels

    ***** Hotel. Located in Rethymno Town, a few steps from Rethymno Beach, Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy Greek dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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  • 16 XSuites Agia Marina Nea Kydonias, Greece

    xSuites

    ***** Hotel. Featuring 5-star accommodation, xSuites is located in Agia Marina Nea Kydonias, a few steps from Agia Marina Beach and less than 1 km from Platanias Beach. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a terrace. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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  • 17 Acro Suites - A Wellbeing Resort Agia Pelagia, Greece

    Acro Suites - A Wellbeing Resort

    ***** Hotel. Acro Suites - A Wellbeing Resort has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Agia Pelagia. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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  • 18 Castello Infinity Suites Agia Pelagia, Greece

    Castello Infinity Suites

    ***** Hotel. Castello Infinity Suites in Agia Pelagia has a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a garden. The hotel has a terrace and private heated plunged pools with hydromassage. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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  • 19 Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay Agios Nikolaos, Greece

    Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay

    ***** Hotel. Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay enjoys a tranquil beachfront location in Agios Nikolaos. This 5-star hotel features private pools, full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Free WiFi is available throughout. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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  • 20 Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete Kato Daratso, Greece

    Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete

    ***** Hotel. Set in Kato Daratso, 1.5 km from Iguana Beach, AHEAD Design Awarded Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete offers accommodation with a 2 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool, a Soma Spa, a Gym Pavilion and a beach bar with free private parking. Set among an oasis of tropical vegetation, banana, and palm trees, just above the beach, it affords uninterrupted views over Chania town, thick bamboo fields and beyond, with a front-row seat to the mesmerising colours of the majestic Cretan sky. Centered around the Greek concept of "Ef Zeen: the art of Living Well", Domes Zeen is a beachfront cove to contemplate, reconnect, make lifelong memories and explore. Please replace second paragraph due to renovation: The 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests. All accommodation offers a sunny furnished stone terrace with choice of tropical garden or sea views and guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Please replace final paragraph due to renovation: The nearest airport is Chania International, 14 km from Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Old town Chania within walking distance, invites guests to participate in the ongoing cultural evolution of the ancient city. Guest review score 9.2

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  • 21 Lyttos Mare Hersonissos, Greece

    Lyttos Mare

    ***** Hotel. Located in Hersonissos, 500 metres from Analipsi Beach, Lyttos Mare provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers a kids' club, room service and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and currency exchange for guests. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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  • 22 Euphoria Resort - All Inclusive Kolymvari, Greece

    Euphoria Resort - All Inclusive

    ***** Hotel. Located in Kolymvari, less than 1 km from Rapaniana Beach, Euphoria Resort - All Inclusive provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. A buffet, American or vegan breakfast is available daily at the property. The hotel offers a children's playground. You can play tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for golfing and cycling. Tavronitis Beach is 2.3 km from Euphoria Resort - All Inclusive, while Platanias Square is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 35 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 9.1

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  • 23 Legacy Gastro Suites Heraklio, Greece

    Legacy Gastro Suites

    ***** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Heraklio Town. Located in the heart of Heraklio Town, Legacy Gastro Suites is a 5-star hotel with a design inspired by the urban decor of the 50s. The hotel has an all-day restaurant serving a selection of original Greek recipes based on local ingredients, and offers suites with a balcony overlooking the sea. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 121 EUR.

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  • 24 AKASHA Beach Hotel & Spa Hersonissos, Greece

    AKASHA Beach Hotel & Spa

    ***** Resort. Stay in the heart of Hersonissos. Facing the beachfront, AKASHA Beach Hotel & Spa offers 5-star accommodation in Hersonissos and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and terrace. A few steps from Glaros Beach and 80 metres from Golden Beach, the property offers a restaurant and a bar. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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  • 25 Enorme Ammos Beach Resort Malia, Greece

    Enorme Ammos Beach Resort

    ***** Hotel. Located in Malia, 500 metres from Central Malia Beach, Enorme Ammos Beach Resort provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers a tour desk and luggage storage space. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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  • 26 Galaxy Iraklio Hotel Heraklio, Greece

    Galaxy Iraklio Hotel

    ***** Hotel. Located in Heraklion's elegant district, this 5-star hotel offers 2 gourmet restaurants, a free wellness centre and a large freshwater pool. Luxurious rooms feature balconies with pool and city views. Air-conditioned rooms are equipped with pure Egyptian cotton linen and pure wellness or hypoallergenic rooms are available. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 117 EUR.

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  • 27 Cactus Royal Stalís, Greece

    Cactus Royal

    ***** Resort. Set on a beach in Stalís, this 5-star hotel offers 3 freshwater pools and a poolside bar with a sun terrace. Leisure facilities include a Turkish bath, sauna and a fitness centre. Fitted with private balconies or terraces, all spacious rooms at Cactus Royal include large windows and elegant furniture. Show full description Guest review score 8.8

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  • 28 Albatros Spa & Resort Hotel Hersonissos, Greece

    Albatros Spa & Resort Hotel

    ***** Resort. Stay in the heart of Hersonissos. Situated a 5-minute walk from Hersonissos town, Albatros Hotel offers 5-star accommodation just 20 metres from the beach. It has a swimming pool, a wellness centre and 2 restaurants. Show full description Guest review score 8.7

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  • 29 La Mer Resort & Spa - Adults Only Georgioupolis, Greece

    La Mer Resort & Spa - Adults Only

    ***** Resort. Set in Georgioupolis, 500 metres from Sandy Beach, La Mer Resort & Spa - Adults Only offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a shared lounge, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a business centre and free WiFi throughout the property. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. La Mer Resort & Spa - Adults Only features certain units with sea views, and every room is equipped with a kettle. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Buffet and American breakfast options are available every morning at La Mer Resort & Spa - Adults Only. The resort offers 5-star accommodation with a spa centre and terrace. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star resort. Peristeras Beach is 2.4 km from La Mer Resort & Spa - Adults Only, while Episkopi Beach is 2.9 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 52 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 8.7

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  • 30 Minos Ambassador Suites & Spa - Adults only Rethymno, Greece

    Minos Ambassador Suites & Spa - Adults only

    ***** Hotel. Located in Rethymno Town, 200 metres from Rethymno Beach, Minos Ambassador Suites & Spa - Adults only provides accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has a terrace and city views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Show full description Guest review score 8.6

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  • 31 Galini Palace Kolymvari, Greece

    Galini Palace

    ***** Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Galini Palace offers 5-star accommodation in Kolymvari and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. With a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar or a meal in the restaurant. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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  • 32 The Island Hotel - Adults Only - Gouves, Greece

    The Island Hotel - Adults Only -

    ***** Hotel. Facing the beachfront, The Island Hotel - Adults Only - offers 5-star accommodation in Gouves and has a fitness centre, garden and shared lounge. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Some units at the property have a terrace with a sea view. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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  • 33 Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World Elounda, Greece

    Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World

    ***** Resort. This modern 5-star hotel is surrounded by acres of gardens, overlooking the Mirabello Bay, just minutes from beaches and the fishing village of Elounda. Elounda Bay Palace Hotel provides a variety of large, comfortably furnished and designed guestrooms. Some rooms have terraces with direct access to the pool and others have fireplaces. Show full description Guest review score 8.4

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  • 34 Sitia Beach City Resort & Spa Sitia, Greece

    Sitia Beach City Resort & Spa

    ***** Resort. Only 300 metres from Sitia centre, this 5-star hotel offers 3 pools, a tennis court and a spa, right on a private beach area of Sitia Bay. Its rooms enjoy sea, pool or garden views and it offers a poolside snack bar for drinks and light meals. The air-conditioned Sitia Beach City Resort & Spa rooms and suites have a balcony and a seating area. Show full description Guest review score 8.1

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  • 35 Aquila Rithymna Beach Adelianos Kampos, Greece

    Aquila Rithymna Beach

    ***** Resort. Set in 80,000m² of landscaped gardens, this 5-star hotel includes 4 pools and 4 restaurants, located on a 500-metres long sandy beach. Just a 10-minute drive from Rethymnon Old Town, Aquila Rithymna Beach offers extensive children’s facilities. Aquila Rithymna Beach offers classically decorated rooms and bungalows. Show full description Guest review score 7.9

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  • 36 Galini Sea View Agia Marina Nea Kydonias, Greece

    Galini Sea View

    ***** Hotel. Set 150 metres from the sandy beach of Agia Marina, Galini Sea View offers elegant, 5-star accommodation, an outdoor and an indoor pool. It has 2 bars and a restaurant with panoramic Cretan Sea views. The air-conditioned rooms open out to a furnished balcony, some overlooking the sea. Show full description Guest review score 7.9

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  • 37 Hersonissos Palace Hersonissos, Greece

    Hersonissos Palace

    ***** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Hersonissos. Situated in the area of Limenas Hersonissou, Hersonissos Palace offers 5-star accommodation just 60 metres from the beach. It includes an indoor and 2 outdoor pools, a restaurant and a tennis court. Show full description Guest review score 7.9

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  • 38 Serita Beach Hotel Hersonissos, Greece

    Serita Beach Hotel

    ***** Resort. Serita Beach Hotel is located in Anissaras, 3 km from Hersonissos. The 5-star hotel features 2 seawater outdoor pools, while sports facilities include 2 tennis courts. The hotel’s beach features a selection of water sports. Show full description Guest review score 7.9

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  • 39 Sunshine Crete Beach Ierapetra, Greece

    Sunshine Crete Beach

    ***** Hotel. Set on the beach, Sunshine Crete Beach has a spa centre and 4 swimming pools in Ierápetra. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a seasonal outdoor pool. The property features evening entertainment and a kids' club. At the hotel, the rooms include a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. All rooms at Sunshine Crete Beach have air conditioning and a wardrobe. Each opens to a balcony or terrace. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy buffet breakfast and late continental breakfast. An Italian restaurant, as well as a buffet restaurant for lunch and dinner, featuring international and Greek specialities, are also available. Sunshine Crete Beach offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and children's playground. You can play table tennis and mini-golf at the hotel, and car hire is available. Facilities include tennis courts, beach volley and watersports. Agios Nikolaos is 40 km from Sunshine Crete Beach, while Elounda is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 98 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 7.0

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  • 40 Nana Princess Suites Villas & Spa Hersonissos, Greece

    Nana Princess Suites Villas & Spa

    ***** Resort. Nestled in a private beach in Hersonissos, Nana Princess Suites Villas & Spa boasts a state-of-the-art Health Club & Spa centre, 3 restaurants and 2 outdoor swimming pools. Guests can choose amongst a sumptuous collection of 112 suites and villas, each one with unique design and modern appliances. Almost all accommodations boast a private swimming pool and spacious outdoor areas where guests can enjoy mesmerising Cretan Sea views. Show full description Guest review score 9.8

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  • 41 Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection- Adults Only Kato Daratso, Greece

    Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection- Adults Only

    ***** Hotel. Offering private access to a sandy beach in Agioi Apostoloi, Domes Noruz Chania is the first Greek resort to be an honoree for its interior and exterior design. It boasts a state-of-the-art spa centre and 2 pools overlooking the azure waters and the surrounding islands. Fine champagne and fresh seafood can be enjoyed at the poolside bar. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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  • 42 GDM Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel Heraklio, Greece

    GDM Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel

    ***** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Heraklio Town. Built in 1925 and classified as a monument, the GDM Megaron is located in the heart of Heraklion, overlooking the old Venetian port and within walking distance of all the major sights of the city. This prestigious hotel offers fine dining, a health club and a rooftop plunge pool. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 95 EUR.

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  • 43 Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa (Adults Only) Hersonissos, Greece

    Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa (Adults Only)

    ***** Resort. Offering a spa centre with a range of services, Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa is set in the Analipsi district, 5 km from Hersonissos and 300 metres from the sandy beach. It features a lagoon-style pool stretching along the resort. Beautifully styled and impeccably furnished, all accommodation options offer direct access to the unique lagoon- style pool. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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  • 44 Belvedere Luxury Apartments & Spa Plakias, Greece

    Belvedere Luxury Apartments & Spa

    ***** Resort. Located in Plakias, Belvedere Luxury Apartments & Spa offers accommodation with a terrace and kitchen. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Fitted with a balcony, the units feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower and free toiletries. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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  • 45 Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa Chania, Greece

    Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa

    ***** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Chania Town. Situated in the heart of Chania’s charming old town, this authentic 17th-century Venetian mansion offers a personalised service along with a courtyard and rooftop terrace overlooking the town and the Venetian harbour. Each spacious room combines old world charm with modern comforts. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 145 EUR.

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  • 46 Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa Elounda, Greece

    Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa

    ***** Resort. Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Elounda. This 5-star resort offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. All rooms are fitted with a balcony with a sea view. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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  • 47 Scala de Faro Chania, Greece

    Scala de Faro

    ***** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Chania Town. Scala de Faro is located in the Chania Old Town in Chania Town, 100 metres from the Archaeological Museum of Chania. All rooms come with a TV. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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  • 48 Crete Golf Club Hotel Hersonissos, Greece

    Crete Golf Club Hotel

    ***** Hotel. Crete Golf Club Hotel is situated at The Crete Golf Club, an 18-hole Championship course in Hersonissos, 1.8 km from Aquaworld Aquarium and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. 2 km from Labyrinth Park, the hotel features a fitness centre and a garden. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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  • 49 Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience Hersonissos, Greece

    Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience

    ***** Hotel. Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience is located in the centre of the popular and traditional Koutouloufari Village, just 1 km from Hersonissos. The resort is amphitheatrically built consisting of 15 buildings and 105 suites of various types and options as private hot tubs, private pools, sea view rooms and suites. The 4 lifts and the 2 airlifts provide comfortable access to all suites and public areas. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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  • 50 Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas Agios Nikolaos, Greece

    Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas

    ***** Resort. Nested on a hillside overlooking its private bay on the North-East part of Crete, Daios Cove boasts 165 private sea-water pools a 2,500-m² spa, and luxurious rooms with spectacular views of the cove and the sea. The elegantly designed Daios Cove rooms, suites and individual villas offer spacious living areas and marble-lined bathroom with separate bath tub and rain shower. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, personalized pillow menu and coffee/tea maker. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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