Curated family friendly hotels in Crete

Located in Platanes, 200 metres from Platanes Beach, Minos Mare Royal provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property features an outdoor pool, sauna, hot tub and massage services.

At the hotel, every room is equipped with a balcony. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, all units at Minos Mare Royal have a TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms include a seating area. All rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a hairdryer and a CD player.

Minos Mare Royal offers a children's playground.

Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 6 km from the hotel, while Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 20 km away. Chania International Airport is 75 km from the property.

When you stay at Astir Beach Hotel in Hersonissos, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Port of Hersonissos. This beach hotel is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Stalis Beach and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Star Beach Water Park.

When you stay at Cactus Beach Hotel in Hersonissos, you'll be connected to the convention centre – a 1-minute drive from Stalis Beach and 5 minutes from Star Beach Water Park. This all-inclusive hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Port of Hersonissos and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Malia Beach.

When you stay at Themis Beach Hotel in Hersonissos, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. This beach hotel is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Stalis Beach and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Port of Hersonissos.

Set in Gouves, 240 metres from Marina Beach, Magda Hotel Club offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a shared lounge and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer, the units at Magda Hotel Club have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning and some rooms come with a terrace. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

The accommodation offers a buffet or American breakfast.

Magda Hotel Club offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis, darts and mini-golf at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for fishing and snorkelling.

Guests can enjoy playing tennis or sing karaoke, or take advantage of the business centre.

Popular points of interest near the hotel include Gournon Beach, American Base Beach and Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos. Heraklion International Airport is 12 km away.

When you stay at Horizon Beach Hotel in Hersonissos, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Sarakino and Port of Hersonissos. This all-inclusive hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Stalis Beach and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Convention Centre Creta Maris.

When you stay at Malia Bay Beach Hotel & Bungalows in Hersonissos, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Stalis Beach. This beach hotel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Port of Hersonissos and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Potamos Beach.

Located in Hersonissos, Pollis Hotel is near the beach – a 4-minute walk from Port of Hersonissos and 11 minutes by foot from Convention Centre Creta Maris. This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Sarandaris Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Star Beach Water Park.

With a stay at Elmi Suites Beach Hotel - All Inclusive in Hersonissos, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Port of Hersonissos. This all-inclusive hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Stalis Beach and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Lychnostatis.

Eurohotel Katrin Hotel & Bungalows has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Stalida. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, karaoke and a kids' club.

At the hotel, rooms include a balcony. Each room has a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some feature sea views. Guest rooms will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV.

Guests at Eurohotel Katrin Hotel & Bungalows can enjoy a buffet or an American breakfast.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at Eurohotel Katrin Hotel & Bungalows, and the area is popular for cycling.

Stalida Beach is 300 metres from the hotel, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 17 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 25 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

When you stay at Amazones Village Suites in Hersonissos, you'll be connected to the convention centre, within a 5-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Port of Hersonissos. This golf aparthotel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Stalis Beach and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Sarakino.

With a stay at Star Beach Village and Water Park in Hersonissos, you'll be steps from Star Beach Water Park and a 3-minute drive from Port of Hersonissos. This beach hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Stalis Beach and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lychnostatis.

When you stay at Iberostar Waves Creta Panorama & Mare in Mylopotamos, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Geropotamos Beach and Spilies Beach. This beach hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Limni Beach and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Church of Agios Yiorgos.

With a stay at May Beach Hotel in Rethymno, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Horse Park Rethymno and Platanes Beach. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Blue Beach and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Town Beach.

When you stay at Hersonissos Village Hotel & Bungalows - All inclusive in Hersonissos, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Port of Hersonissos and Star Beach Water Park. This all-inclusive property is 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Stalis Beach and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Convention Centre Creta Maris.

When you stay at Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort – All Inclusive in Malevizi, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. This all-inclusive property is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Palace of Knossos and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Ammoudara Beach.

When you stay at Hotel Matheo Villas & Suites in Hersonissos, you'll be next to a golf course – a 3-minute drive from Stalis Beach and 7 minutes from Star Beach Water Park. This golf hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Port of Hersonissos and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Malia Beach.

Situated in Malia, 100 metres from Tropical Beach, Malia Bay Beach Hotel & Bungalows features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a terrace and a bar. Some units at the property have a balcony with a city view.

A buffet, continental or American breakfast is available at the property. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Greek, Italian and Japanese cuisine. Vegetarian and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Malia Bay Beach Hotel & Bungalows offers a children's playground.

Languages spoken at the reception include German, Greek and English, and guests are invited to request advice on the area when needed.

Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 23 km from the accommodation, while Lake Voulismeni is 28 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 31 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

When you stay at Miramare Resort & Spa in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Almiros and Ámmos. This beach hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lake Voulismeni and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Folk Museum.

With a stay at Elounda Residence Resort & Waterpark in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be 2.5 mi (4 km) from Kolokýtha and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Spinalonga. This spa aparthotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Alykes of Elounda and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Hiona Beach.