Luxury hotels in Kokkini Khanion

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 Kokkini Khanion. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Arina Beach Resort Kokkini Khanion, Greece

  

  Resort. Located right on the beachfront, amidst beautiful gardens and only 1 km away from Kokkini Chani, Arina Beach Resort offers spacious rooms and waterfront bungalows overlooking the crystal clear waters of the Cretan sea. Free WiFi is available throughout. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and restaurants with international and Greek cuisine, a beach bar, a pool bar, a mini club and various entertainment and sports activities. Designed to provide comfort, all rooms and bungalows offer stunning views over the Cretan sea. Featuring a furnished terrace or balcony, all rooms come with individually controlled air-conditioning, a satelite TV and a DVD player. A safe is also provided. At Arina Beach Hotel, guests can choose among two restaurants and three bars to enjoy their meal or refreshing drink in an always relaxed and friendly environment. Ariadne Restaurant offers a selection of dishes for the whole family with themed buffets each evening and Minos Restaurant offers a unique Greek cuisine experience with amazing views over the Cretan sea and the pool. Enjoy the glorious sunshine in the pool bar where guests may enjoy an abundance of local alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. The sandy beach with its shallow waters certainly makes a day at the sea ideal for children whereas guests may also enjoy various water sports activities. Other available sports activities include tennis, table tennis, beach volley and a fitness room. Arina Beach Resort is at the heart of the action as the city centre and the port of Heraklion is just 13 km away, while the airport is only 10 km away. Show full description

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• 2 Knossos Beach Bungalows Suites Resort & Spa Kokkini Khanion, Greece

  

  Hotel. Knossos Beach Bungalows Suites Resort & Spa lies on a sandy beach. It offers 3 swimming pools and 3 restaurants. The beach is equipped with loungers, umbrellas and a bar. The whitewashed bungalows and suites offer sea-view terraces spread amidst beautiful gardens. Each air-conditioned unit has floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows and satellite TV. Signature, Comfort and Two Bedroom Comfort rooms are located at the Knossos Boutique across the road. Guests can relax on a sun bed beside the pool with a cool drink, and admire the Aegean Sea. Yoga and pilates sessions, as well as a variety of rejuvenating massage treatments, can be also arranged. The main restaurant serves buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the elegant a la carte restaurant guests can taste creative Greek cuisine made with fresh local ingredients. The pool bar serves drinks and ice creams, while the main bar offers a nice view and a relaxing atmosphere. The 24-hour multilingual front desk offers concierge service and there is free Wi-Fi throughout the premises. Free parking is provided at the hotel premises for guests’ vehicles. Closest major airport is Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport, at 10 km. Τhe hotel is located 12 km from Heraklion port. Show full description

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• 3 Mitsis Selection Rinela Kokkini Khanion, Greece

  

  Resort. Mitsis Selection Rinela is a rich ultra-all-inclusive 24h 5* family resort in the area of Kokkini Hani, Crete. Designed for a truly elevated holiday experience, the hotel now offers enhanced accommodations with private and sharing pools, expansive public spaces, and upscale facilities and services. Guests can indulge in 5 themed restaurants and 8 bars, all open daily, and unwind at one of the 430 beautifully renovated rooms, suites and villas, pool areas, and common spaces, reflecting a fresh era of Greek hospitality. Starting in May 2026, Mitsis Selection Rinela introduces a new era of family all-inclusive holidays, offering unforgettable experiences for every age. The renovation brings brand-new family rooms, including select ground-floor options with shared pool access, alongside contemporary new guestrooms. Children will enjoy an outdoor playground, an exciting splash park with slides and interactive water games, and the new indoor Mitsis Storyland. Teenagers can explore their own world at the exclusive Hub 17 Teens Club, featuring high-tech gaming, immersive entertainment, waterslides, and a dedicated pool. Show full description

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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!