Curated luxury hotels in Crete

The 4-star Diogenis Blue Palace is situated on the seafront in Kato Gouves. It offers a main pool, children’s pool and sunbathing terrace. A restaurant and a café are also featured on site.

Sunny and bright, rooms at Diogenis Blue Palace are air conditioned and heated. Each includes an LCD TV, telephone and mini fridge. Daily housekeeping is provided.

Sun beds and umbrellas are provided around the pools and at the beach. Guests can make use of the free WiFi access in Diogenis Blue Palace’s lobby.

A variety of Cretan and Mediterranean dishes are served at the hotel’s restaurant. Snacks, coffees and drinks are available at the pool-side bar. Greek nights and cooking shows are organised by the chef, while karaoke nights are offered for the guests' entertainment.

Hersonissos is just 8 km away, while Heraklion and the airport are less than 15 km away. The Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is reached after 5 km. Multilingual front-desk staff are available 24/7.

Facing the beachfront, The Island Hotel - Adults Only - offers 5-star accommodation in Gouves and features a shared lounge, terrace and bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property has a year-round outdoor pool, indoor pool, fitness centre and garden.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath. All rooms have a wardrobe.

A continental, Full English/Irish or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At The Island Hotel - Adults Only - you will find a restaurant serving Greek, Mediterranean and Pizza cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

You can play table tennis, darts, and tennis at the accommodation.

Languages spoken at the reception include German, Greek, English and French.

Gouves Beach is 200 metres from The Island Hotel - Adults Only -, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 4.9 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 14 km away.

Fodele Beach Water Park Resort is a luxury, all-inclusive resort with a seafront location on the sandy beach of Fodele, on Crete's northern coast. Featuring a water park, the hotel also has 3 swimming pools, 3 restaurants and meeting facilities. A tennis court and a fully equipped fitness centre are also included on site.

All rooms are spacious, air conditioned, with a light contemporary decor and tiled or parquet floors. Each comes equipped with a cable TV, in-room safe and phone. Free WiFi is provided

Guests can relax with a full-body massage, enjoy a refreshing dip in one of the pools or lounge on the sunny terraces enjoying the sea views. Younger guests can spend their time at the water park or at the kids club available on site. Beach towels are also offered to guests free of charge.

Fodele Beach Hotel has 3 restaurants, offering a selection of cuisines that range from Greek to French and from traditional fresh fish to Italian. Drinks, coffees and a selection of cocktails can also be enjoyed at the poolside bars.

The hotel is 28 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 25 km from Heraklion International Airport. Free private parking is provided on site, while extra services include a 24-hour front desk and concierge.

Just 10 metres from its private beach in Analipsi, Hersonissos, Stella Village features 2 swimming pools with poolside bars surrounded by colourful gardens. It offers 2 restaurants, 2 tennis courts and a kids’ club.

The spacious and bright rooms at Stella Village feature a furnished balcony overlooking the gardens. Each comes with a satellite TV, fridge and air conditioning.

The buffet restaurant serves meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. Special theme nights are organized weekly.Coffee, refreshments and drinks are provided at the 2 pool bars that in the evening also play music.

Wellness options include water aerobics sessions, a football pitch and beach volleyball facilities. Younger guests can have fun at the 3 children’s pool, at the playground or participate in the games that the animation team organizes.

Staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange car rental to explore Hersonissos Town 4 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 20 km from the hotel. Free private parking is possible on site.

When searching for family hotels in Crete, Greece, think of SENSEANA Seaside Resort & Spa: joyful in its relaxed ambiance, welcoming in its facilities for one and all, and homely in its haven-like nature. Younger travelers will delight in the host of dedicated children's facilities available, aspiring to be the best amongst Crete family hotels.

Offering two outdoor pools and an indoor pool, the 5-star Insula Alba Resort & Spa is located in Analipsi village. The 24-hour reception resort features air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi access and an international restaurant.

All of the minimally decorated rooms and suites at Insula Alba Resort & Spa are en suite and include a minibar. Each unit includes air conditioning, a flat-screen, satellite TV and Simmons bed mattresses. Some of the accommodation will provide you with a private pool.

After a long day at the beach, guests can sample a drink at the bar. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and luggage storage.

The property offers free parking. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Aquaworld Aquarium and the Crete Golf Club at 5 km. This resort is 15 km from Heraklion International Airport and 20 km from Heraklion City.

Property operates as a TUI Blue property

Asana Hotel features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Analipsi. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a concierge service.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.

Guests at Asana Hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

Aposelemis Beach is 1.8 km from the accommodation, while Analipsi Beach is 2.6 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 16 km from the property.

Paralos Venus Suites is located in the picturesque village of Analipsi and only 200 metres from the beach. It features a garden, sun terrace and two outdoor pools.

The air-conditioned Suites feature a smart TV with satellite channels and ironing facilities. They also include electric kettle and espresso coffee machine. The bathroom comes with a shower and hairdryer. WiFi in rooms is provided free of charge.

Guests can enjoy pool or garden views from their balcony. However some of the Suites offer sea view. They can also use the patio with sun loungers and umbrellas. Alternatively, they can visit the Archaeological or Historical Museums in Heraklion, with Minoan civilization relics.

Paralos Venus Suites is 4 km from the lively city of Hersonissos and 7 km from Thalassocosmos Aquarium. Heraklion Airport is 20 km away.

Located in Hersonissos, 1.9 km from Analipsi Beach, Atlantica Caldera Palace provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a kids' club and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property features a hot tub, evening entertainment and room service.

The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath. All units include a wardrobe.

A buffet breakfast is available at Atlantica Caldera Palace.

The accommodation offers a terrace. You can play table tennis and tennis at this 5-star resort, and car hire is available.

Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak German, Greek, English and French.

Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 7.9 km from Atlantica Caldera Palace, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 23 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 17 km from the property.

Located in Hersonissos, 200 metres from Analipsi Beach, Anissa Beach Hotel provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features an ATM, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests.

An American breakfast is available at the hotel.

Anissa Beach Hotel offers a terrace. You can play tennis at this 4-star hotel, and car hire is available.

Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 8.9 km from the accommodation, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 24 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 18 km from the property.

Mitsis Selection Laguna is located on Anissaras pebble beach, only 3 km from Hersonissos. Sports and leisure facilities include a free-access tennis court, mini soccer field, watersports and a spa centre. There are 5 pools, including a seawater pool, a freshwater pool with a slide and a complex of 3 pools.

The elegant rooms and bungalows are air-conditioned with LCD satellite TVs. A minibar is available and restocked daily, as well as a Nespresso coffee machine. All rooms feature a balcony or terrace. Bathrooms come with toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, scales and hairdryer. Beach and pool towels are also provided.

Mitsis Laguna Resort &Spa features 7 restaurants including one main buffet restaurant and à la carte restaurants including Cretan Tavern, Tex-Mex, Pan-Asian, Italian and Fish. There are 5 bars on site, including a champagne, wine and sushi bar. Two of them are set by the pools, and 3 in the main building.

A full entertainment program, children’s pool with water slides, outdoor playground and playroom are available for young guests. Free parasols and sun loungers are provided on the beach and on the poolside. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel.

Mitsis Selection Laguna is 24 km from Heraklion Port and 22 from Heraklion Airport. Free parking is available on site, while car, motorbike or bicycle hire is available through reception.

Situated in Hersonissos, less than 1 km from Sarandaris Cape Beach, Hersonissos Village Hotel & Bungalows features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, this 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool, entertainment staff and a 24-hour front desk.

At the hotel, the rooms have a patio. Hersonissos Village Hotel & Bungalows offers some rooms with sea views, and the rooms include a balcony. All rooms at the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box.

Hersonissos Village Hotel & Bungalows offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis, darts and mini-golf at the hotel, and car hire is available.

Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 11 km from Hersonissos Village Hotel & Bungalows, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 27 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 20 km away.

Overlooking the Blue Flag Hersonissos Beach, the all-inclusive Creta Maris Resort combines a Cretan hospitality and green-oriented environment with exclusive 5-star services.

There are 7 outdoor, 4 outdoor heated and 1 indoor heated swimming pools, 5 children's swimming pools, a waterpark, an open-air cinema, various sports facilities including a water sports and diving center, a fitness center and a children's playground.

Blending tradition with elegance, the spacious rooms of this eco-friendly resort have comfortable armchairs and warm earthy tones. Each is equipped with a satellite TV, a minibar, bathrobes, slippers, Nespresso coffee machine, tea and coffee making facilities and has a mountain, garden or sea view from its balcony or veranda. All the accommodation types are renovated. Air conditioning comes as a standard.

The all- inclusive program is valid till 24:00 and dining options include Cretan, Mediterranean and international cuisine. A total of 7 restaurants, 6 snack points and 10 bars are available on site. Features include dietary, lactose & gluten-free menus, theme nights and romantic dining next to the seafront.

The resort’s Hammam Spa features spa treatment rooms specially designed and fully equipped for multiple treatments, including face and body massages, treatments and scrubs. There are also a sauna and a hammam. Children enjoy their own pools, game rooms and playground. There is a baby room with toys and a kids’ club and a teenagers’ club are at disposal of younger guests, with daily activities planned for them.

Heraklion International Airport is 24 km away. Front desk staff are available to arrange car rental and transfers.

Creta Maris has an Exclusive Adult Area for all Adult Deluxe Rooms (guests aged 16+).

Creta Maris offers a unique package of enhanced services for Premium Sea-Front, Premium Suites and Premium Villa room types.

The resort offers enhanced facilities and in-room amenities for all room types and an upgraded family friendly area.

Creta Maris offers Nami Wine Cellar (reservation required, 16+, extra charge).

Situated on the seafront of Hersonissos Bay, close to the conference centre, Alia Beach Hotel by Estia offers many organised activities and also provides free parking.

All of the comfortable accommodation is modern and fully-equipped, featuring sea views and side views to the outside pool as well. Each unit is fitted with a Coco-Mat mattress.

The combination of a convenient location and excellent facilities makes this hotel an ideal base for business and leisure guests. Each of the spacious apartments are decorated and furnished to a high standard with modern conveniences. A beautiful sea view can be enjoyed from the privacy of your own balcony.

During the day, go for a swim in Alia Beach Hotel by Estia’s uniquely shaped pool or have a game of tennis with the family.Take advantage of your direct access to the organised beach and join in with the water sport activities. In the evening, enjoy a cocktail at the hotel bar and even have a go at karaoke. Sunbeds and umbrellas at the beach are provided at a surcharge.

Only 100 metres from the sandy Hersonissos Beach, the 4-star Heronissos Hotel features an outdoor pool, surrounded by a well-tended garden. It has a modernly decorated restaurant and a poolside bar. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.

Opening to a private balcony, all air-conditioned rooms enjoy views over the pool or mountain and a few of the Cretan Sea. Bright and spacious, they offer a seating area with a satellite TV and mini fridge. A cabin shower and hairdryer are provided in the bathroom.

Guests at Heronissos can enjoy meals in buffet style, as well as local wines at the on-site restaurant. Snacks, drinks and cocktails are prepared at the bar, next to the pool.

Heronissos Hotel lies 23 km from Heraklion City and 25 km from Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport. Free, public parking is possible on site.

Situated in Hersonissos, 1 km from Glaros Beach, Deos Luxury Suites - Adults Only features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy pool views.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Rooms are fitted with a kettle, while certain rooms come with a balcony and others also boast sea views. The rooms have a wardrobe.

The breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options.

Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 13 km from Deos Luxury Suites - Adults Only, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 28 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 21 km away.

Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Lotus Rise Hotel - Adults Only is set in the centre of Hersonissos, 200 metres from Limenas Hersonissou Beach. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, this property is located near attractions such as Aquaworld Aquarium. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Lotus Rise Hotel - Adults Only provides some units with sea views, and the rooms are equipped with a kettle.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or an American breakfast. At Lotus Rise Hotel - Adults Only you will find a restaurant serving American, British and Greek cuisine. Vegetarian and halal options can also be requested.

Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 12 km from the hotel, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 27 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 21 km away.

Ideally situated in Hersonissos, San Antonio Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults Only features air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre. With a garden, the property also has a terrace, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and slippers. At San Antonio Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults Only, the rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box.

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and vegan options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Popular points of interest near San Antonio Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults Only include Glaros Beach, Aquaworld Aquarium and Lixnostatis Folk Museum. Heraklion International Airport is 22 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Set in Hersonissos, 500 metres from Glaros Beach, Cretan Seaside Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. The property is 700 metres from the city centre and 12 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The units feature a wardrobe.

Cretan Seaside Boutique Hotel offers a continental or American breakfast.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 29 km from the accommodation, while Venetian Walls is 30 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 22 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Indigo Inn has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Hersonissos. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and free WiFi. The property is 300 metres from Glaros Beach, and within less than 1 km of the city centre.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Indigo Inn features some rooms with mountain views, and rooms have a kettle. At the accommodation, every room is fitted with a seating area.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental or Full English/Irish options.

Indigo Inn offers a sun terrace.

Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 14 km from the hotel, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 28 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 22 km away.