Curated Luxury family friendly hotel deals in Crete

Just 600 metres from a sandy beach in the lively Malia Town, Solimar Ruby boasts an outdoor pool surrounded by a tropical gardens and a poolside snack bar. Stylish and air-conditioned rooms offer pool or mountain views.

Fitted with floral print wallpaper, the tastefully decorated guestrooms feature a satellite TV and mini fridge. Each opens out onto a balcony. Free toiletries and a hairdryer stock the private bathroom. Some include slippers, bathrobes and an electric kettle.

The restaurant of Solimar Ruby offers Greek and International dishes throughout the day. The snack bar, conveniently located by the pool, provides light meals and refreshing drinks.

Kids can play in their own paddling pool and playground. Other on-site activities include billiards and table tennis. Wi-Fi is available throughout with surcharge.

Various café-bars, taverns and shops are just a few steps from the property. The famous Minoan Palace is at a distance of 3 km, whereas the archeological site of Malia is 5 km away. It is 32 km from Heraklion International Airport.

With a stay at Gouves Bay by Omilos Hotels in Hersonissos, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos. This all-inclusive hotel is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Heraklion Port and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Stalis Beach.

With a stay at Castello Village Resort in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Sissi Mini Golf. This spa aparthotel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Stalis Beach and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Boufos.

When you stay at Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village in Malevizi, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Palace of Knossos. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Tylissos and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Tylisos Mansions.

Located in Hersonissos, Solimar Ruby is by the sea – a 2-minute drive from Palace of Malia and 6 minutes from Stalis Beach. This all-inclusive hotel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Star Beach Water Park and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Aquaworld Aquarium.

When you stay at Palatia Village in Hersonissos, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Stalis Beach. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Aquaworld Aquarium and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Sarakino.

Situated in Heraklio Town, Crops is 400 metres from Venetian Walls. Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 500 metres from the property. Free Wifi is available.

The air-conditioned accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV. Some units include a terrace and/or balcony. There is also a fully-equipped kitchen, fitted with an oven and fridge. Every unit is equipped with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Towels and Egyptian cotton bed linenare available.

Municipal Museum of the Battle of Crete and the National Resistance is 600 metres from Crops. Airport shuttle service can be provided on request and at extra charge. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 4 km from Crops.

Located in Rethymno, Amnissos Residence is a 1-minute drive from Rethimno Kart and 8 minutes from Rethymnon Town Hall. This all-inclusive hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Town Beach and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Kara Mousha Pasha Mosque.

With a stay at Kostas Apartments, you'll be centrally located in Hersonissos, within a 5-minute drive of Stalis Beach and Star Beach Water Park. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Malia Beach and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Palace of Malia.

Situated in Adelianos Kampos, less than 1 km from Beach Adelianos Kampos, Sunset Paradise Resort features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. The hotel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

A buffet breakfast is available at the hotel.

Sunset Paradise Resort offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis and darts at this 4-star hotel, and car hire is available.

Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 7.9 km from the accommodation, while Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 19 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 75 km away.

When you stay at Carme Villas in Rethymno, you'll be near the beach and within a 5-minute drive of Rethimno Kart. This family-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Platanes Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Horse Park Rethymno.

Set on a private part of Amoudara Beach, Dolphin Bay Holiday Resort is a 4-star complex including 4 swimming pools, 2 tennis courts and a sauna surrounded by lush landscaped gardens. Its bright rooms open out to spacious balconies.

The air-conditioned rooms at Dolphin Bay are tastefully furnished and enjoy sea, pool or garden views. They come with a satellite TV, mini fridge and seating area. Each room also has its own bathroom with hairdryer.

Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in buffet style at the hotel’s restaurants. Poseidon Pool Bar serves refreshing drinks, ice creams and snacks, while Phaistos Main Bar is ideal for a glass of wine or the local raki in the evening.

The swimming pool areas offer free sun beds and umbrellas. Various sports facilities such as a beach volleyball court, a basketball court and a table-tennis table are available for the more active guests.

The city of Heraklion is 7 km away, while Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is at 12 km. Free Wi-Fi and free private parking are provided.

The Arolithos Traditional Village Hotel occupies a cluster of buildings on the mountains outside Heraklion. Built in the late 1980s, it has been purposely designed to reproduce an authentic Cretan village and much care has been taken to recreate the atmosphere of times gone by.

In the bedrooms, modern amenities are cleverly blended with traditional . The local taverna organises Cretan nights with mouthwatering Greek food and folk dances. A number of social events are organised during summer in the open air restaurant.

The area boasts dazzling white houses with pretty turquoise windows that host several old-fashioned shops, including a blacksmith.

When you stay at Arina Beach Resort in Hersonissos, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Palace of Knossos. This all-inclusive property is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Star Beach Water Park and 14 mi (22.5 km) from Stalis Beach.

Irida Mindful Living Hotel is situated on a hill overlooking the unique bay and the picturesque village of Agia Pelagia, 350 metres from the beach. The newly renovated and designed guestrooms and suites οf the Main Building are designed with eco-friendly natural materials. Irida provides a variety of personalized services in an environment which respects nature, yet keeps its family-run feeling alive.

Experience style and comfort in our Hilltop Suites, which are surrounded by gardens with olive trees, pine trees and herbs and offer a furnished terrace that leads to the privacy of your own swimming pool.

Irida Gardens-the annex building of our hotel-is situated right opposite the main building of Irida Mindful Living Hotel, across the road at a distance of 40m and consists of 4 Studios and 1 Maisonette. Guests of Irida Gardens can enjoy a more private setting but also have access to all the facilities offered at Irida Mindful Living Hotel.

The complex also features "Bostani" A la Carte Restaurant, 1 Lounge Bar, 1 Pool Bar, 1 Wine Bar, 2 swimming pools, outdoor Callisthenics gym, outdoor Yoga area, and Anasa Wellness Spa .

Agia Pelagia, 24 kilometres from the city of Heraklion and the palace of Knossos, provides visitors with plenty of facilities, such as water sports, taverns, café, clubs, super markets, souvenir shops, travel agencies, car rentals and many others.

Overlooking the deep blue bay of Agia Pelagia, Peninsula Resort & Spa sits amidst lush plantations and is surrounded by 2 beaches. Two large pools, 2 children’s pools and 2 tennis courts are featured.

The Peninsula Resort & Spa is located on the North coast of Crete, just 25 km from Heraklio. It is surrounded by 2 beaches that offer a wide range of water sports, as well as a certified diving centre.

The Peninsula Resort & Spa offers elegant guest rooms styled in a local Cretan décor. In-room equipment includes air conditioning, satellite TVs and a fridge.

The buffet restaurant serves Cretan, Greek and international dishes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be enjoyed with a view of the sea and Dia Island in the distance. Drinks can be enjoyed at the 4 bars available.

Multi-use courts for football, basketball and volleyball, pool games, table tennis and billiards are available. The animation program ends at 23:00 daily. A satellite TV area is available for gatherings and football games. A spa centre with an indoor pool lies within the premises.

Car parking is available and a Byzantine Chapel enhances the hotel's entrance with its frescoes. Taxis and the public bus stop are available right outside the hotel.

Located in Gouves, 200 metres from Gouves Marina Beach, Astir Beach Hotel provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, 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.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Each room is fitted with a kettle, while selected rooms are equipped with a terrace and others also offer city views. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.

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

Astir Beach Hotel offers a children's playground. You can play billiards, table tennis and darts at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling.

Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 1.7 km from the accommodation, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 19 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 12 km from the property.

Set right on the sandy beach in Gouves, Sol Marina Beach Crete offers 2 seawater swimming pools and 1 indoor pool. Free WiFi is provided.

Opening to a terrace or balcony, all rooms and bungalows at Sol Marina Beach Crete boast sea, pool or garden views. Each features a satellite TV and safety deposit box. A private bathroom with free toiletries is also available.

The main restaurant serves a variety of Greek, Mediterranean and International dishes. Set right on the sea, the a la carte restaurant proposes alternative local and Mediterranean tastes.

Sports facilities include 2 tennis courts, a fitness centre, beach volley and beach soccer.

Heraklio Town is 19 km from the hotel, while Hersonissos is just a short drive away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 15 km from Sol Marina Beach Crete.

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, sun terrace and restaurant, Kalia Beach offers rooms with a balcony overlooking the garden. It is located 500 metres from the nearest beach in Gouves in Crete. Restaurants and cafeterias are 200 metres away.

All rooms include a fridge and air conditioning. The bathroom comes with a shower. Free Wi-Fi is offered throughout.

Kalia Beach is 18 km from the city of Heraklion with its Archeological Museum and the archaeological site of Knossos. Guests can visit the lively town of Limenas Chersonisou, 9 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 15 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.