Luxury hotels in Heraklio

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 in Heraklio. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Metaxa Hotel Heaklion - Urban Boutique Living Heraklio, Greece

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Heraklio Town. There are places that simply host you, and places that invite you to become part of them, to surrender to the sea breeze to explore the wild landscapes, and discover the aroma of the healing herbs. Places like Crete—and its people. Metaxa Hotel Heaklion - Urban Boutique Living stands as an imaginative tenth gate to the city, inspired by the nine historic entrances of Heraklion’s Venetian Walls and welcomes guests into an atmosphere so familiar, that feels like returning home to a place you’ve never been. With 12 suites, each inspired by the Cretan landscape, it craves an immersive experience framed by uninterrupted views of the harbor and the endless blue. Balancing minimalistic aesthetics with rich textures, it offers a sense of comfort that flows naturally. Bridging the vibrant energy of the city center with effortless access to its most iconic landmarks, Metaxa Hotel Heaklion - Urban Boutique Living lets the story of Heraklion unfold around you. Located on “Eleftheria” Square, just 100 meters from the legendary recently renowned Archeological Museum and its Minoan treasures, you are close enough to almost touch history. Dedicated to personalized hospitality, we offer a stay that is tailored exclusively to you. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 436 EUR.

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• 2 Dimargio Luxury Hotel & Spa Heraklio, Greece

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Heraklio Town. Dimargio Luxury Hotel & Spa features a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Heraklio Town. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is 400 metres from the city centre and 2.3 km from Amoudara Beach. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Dimargio Luxury Hotel & Spa provides certain rooms that include a balcony, and every room is equipped with a kettle. All units have a wardrobe. A buffet, continental or American breakfast is available at the property. There is an on-site bar and guests can also make use of the business area. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Venetian Walls, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Historical Μuseum of Crete. Heraklion International Airport is 4 km away. Show full description

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• 3 Ethereal White Resort Hotel & Spa - Adults Only Heraklio, Greece

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Heraklio Town. Ideally situated in the centre of Heraklio Town, Ethereal White Resort Hotel & Spa - Adults Only features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot tub. The property has a seasonal outdoor pool, indoor pool, fitness centre and terrace. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. The rooms have a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while selected rooms also boast a balcony and others also feature pool views. The units in the hotel are fitted with slippers and an iPad. The breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. At Ethereal White Resort Hotel & Spa - Adults Only you will find a restaurant serving American, Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Languages spoken at the reception include German, Greek, English and French. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Venetian Walls, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Historical Μuseum of Crete. Heraklion International Airport is 3 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

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• 4 RoccaMare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection Heraklio, Greece

  Hotel. RoccaMare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a terrace and restaurant in Heraklio Town. This 5-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation provides 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 kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All units include a wardrobe. A buffet breakfast is available at RoccaMare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Amoudara Beach, Venetian Walls and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Heraklion International Airport is 4 km away. Show full description

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• 5 Galaxy Iraklio Hotel Heraklio, Greece

  

  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. Some units feature whirlpools. Vetri Restaurant serves an American buffet breakfast prepared with fresh, local ingredients and Cretan cuisine. Per Se Lounge offers casual meals, wines and cocktails. The Pool Deck serves light meals and drinks. Every Friday between May and October, a live music event is hosted at Galaxy Iraklio Hotel. Room service is available with additional in-room dishes. Galaxy also includes a state-of-the-art conference centre, with 9 fully equipped halls and a total capacity of 1000 persons. Galaxy Hotel’s Wellness Club is open 24 hours a day and its use is free to all guests. It includes a state-of-the-art gym and an all-marble steam room. Guests of Galaxy Iraklio Hotel are within a 10-minute walk from the city centre and shopping and historic attractions. Knossos archaeological site is a 10-minute drive. Heraklion International Airport is at 5 km. Staff at the 24-hour reception can arrange tickets and car rentals. Free public parking is possible on site. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 361 EUR.

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• 6 GDM Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel Heraklio, Greece

  

  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 a health club and a rooftop plunge pool. Guests also benefit from free parking. The 58 elegantly decorated rooms and suites feature the latest facilities such as private telephone line with voice mail, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, safe, mini fridge, soundproof windows, sprinklers and smoke detectors. The bathrooms are equipped with a TV, a telephone, a hairdryer, slippers, bathrobes and luxury toiletries. Additional amenities, such as spa bath, are provided in some rooms and suites. The “Plaza Café” is a casual, all day, all-purpose indoor café . “The Living Room” lounge is the ideal sitting area located between the two atriums of the hotel, providing a TV corner and a library. “The Megaron 5th” Bar is located on the top floor, offering the city’s most stunning views of the old Venetian port and the Aegean Sea, it is open only during the summer season. The Health Club on the 4th floor, exclusively reserved for hotel guests, is equipped with a variety of fitness equipment as well as a steam bath, a hot tub, a massage table and a sauna with colour and music therapy. The sun beds and umbrellas by the pool area on the roof are perfect for relaxing after a busy day. The GDM Megaron staff is at guests’ disposal around the clock, providing twice daily maid service, room service and courteous concierge assistance. Well-equipped meeting rooms are the ideal venue for meetings whether it is a seminar, a cocktail reception, a gala dinner or even an exhibition. GDM Megaron is located in the heart of Heraklion's business and shopping district, within walking distance of the Archaeological and the Historical Museum. Heraklion Port is 2 km away, while Heraklion International Airport is within 5 km of the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 376 EUR.

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• 7 Aquila Atlantis Hotel Heraklio, Greece

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Heraklio Town. Within 200 metres from the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, the 5-star Aquila Atlantis Hotel features an outdoor pool with unobstructed views over the harbour, a semi-covered pool and an elegantly decorated restaurant. Facilities also include 6 multipurpose spaces accommodating up to 850 guests. Fitted with parquet floors and earthy colours, all rooms and suites of Atlantis Hotel enjoy views over the city of Heraklion, the harbour or the hotel's atrium. Each unit includes a desk and comes equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, coffee machine and minibar. The modern bathrooms are stocked with free toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. Guests can relax at the sun loungers by the pool and enjoy a refreshing drink from the on-site bar. Breakfast is served daily at the modern setting of the lounge bar, where drinks and cocktails can also be enjoyed. Mediterranean flavours accompanied by fine wine are available daily at the hotel's main restaurant. Extra hotel services include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and free WiFi access throughout. Laundry, dry cleaning and ironing can be provided on request and upon charge. Heraklion Port, connecting to Piraeus, is located 2 km from Aquila Atlantis Hotel, while Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is at a distance of 4 km. The archaeological site of Knossos lies within 6 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 316 EUR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!