Curated Luxury family friendly hotel deals in Crete

With a stay at Aegean Pearl in Rethymno (Perivolia), you'll be steps from Town Beach and Blue Beach. This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Mili Gorge and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Horse Park Rethymno.

Located in Ierapetra, Mare Blue Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Koutsounari Long Beach and Waterfall of Milona. This all-inclusive hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Agia Fotia Beach and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Ierapetra Venetian Fort.

Located 250 metres away from the beach of Georgioupolis, this 5-star resort is set amidst a palm-tree garden, with a backdrop of the White Mountains. It features a large free-form pool with water slides. It has a buffet restaurant and offers rooms with free Wi-Fi access.

The air-conditioned rooms and maisonettes at Georgioupolis Resort are spacious and enjoy views of the garden, the sea or the White Mountains from their balcony. Each has a seating area and comes with a satellite TV, safety box and refrigerator.

Guests can enjoy drinks and cocktails at the main bar or have a light snack at the poolside bar. The buffet restaurant includes Cretan and international dishes.

A variety of sports facilities are available in Georgioupolis Resort, such as a tennis court, a beach volleyball court and a fitness room. Animation programs are also organized throughout the day by the hotel’s professional team.

The village of Georgioupolis is 3 km away, while the town of Rethymno is at 18 km. Private on-site parking is provided free of charge.

When you stay at Hydramis Palace Beach Resort in Apokoronas, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Episkopi Beach and Georgioupolis Beach. This beach hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Petres Beach and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Lake Kournas.

When you stay at Leptos Panorama Hotel in Chania, you'll be by the sea – a 4-minute drive from Kalamaki Beach and 10 minutes from Old Venetian Harbor. This family-friendly hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Golden Beach.

When you stay at Pilot Beach Resort in Apokoronas, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Georgioupolis Beach and Lake Kournas. This beach hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Dourakis Winery and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Argiroupoli Springs.

When you stay at Istron Bay Hotel in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Agios Panteleímonas and Golden Beach. This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Voulisma Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Karavostasi Beach.

When you stay at Istron Bay Hotel in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Agios Panteleímonas and Golden Beach. This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Voulisma Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Karavostasi Beach.

With a stay at Atlantica Ocean Beach Resort in Platanias, you'll be 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Platanias Beach and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Agia Marina Beach. This all-inclusive property is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Stalos Beach and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Kalamaki Beach.

When you stay at Galini Palace Resort Hotel in Platanias, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Gonia Monastery and Orthodox Academy of Crete. This beach hotel is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Kalamaki Beach.

When you stay at 9 Muses Santorini Resort in Santorini, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Perissa Beach and Perivolos Beach. This luxury hotel is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Athinios Port and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Ancient Thira.

With a stay at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa in Platanias, you'll be 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Orthodox Academy of Crete and 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Afrata Beach. This luxury hotel is 10 mi (16.1 km) from War Shelter of Platanias and 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Platanias Beach.

When you stay at Rocabella Santorini Hotel & SPA in Santorini, you'll be by the sea – a 1-minute drive from Santorini Caldera and 8 minutes from Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint. This spa hotel is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Athinios Port and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Castle of Oia.

With a stay at Bellonias Villas, you'll be centrally located in Santorini – a 1-minute drive from Kamari Beach and 11 minutes from Athinios Port. This beach hotel is 4.9 mi (8 km) from Santorini Caldera and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Ancient Thira.

With a stay at Chrispy Waterpark Resort in Platanias, you'll be 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Afrata Beach and 6.9 mi (11 km) from Agia Marina Beach. This all-inclusive hotel is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Agioi Apostoloi Beach and 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete.

With a stay at Hotel Christina in Chania (Chania Town), you'll be steps from Nea Chora Beach and 15 minutes by foot from Golden Beach. This beach hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Old Venetian Harbor and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Agioi Apostoloi Beach.

When you stay at Corissia Princess Hotel in Apokoronas, you'll be near the bay, within a 10-minute walk of Georgioupolis Beach and Kalyváki. This beach hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Lake Kournas and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Episkopi Beach.

Althea Village is 600 metres away from the beach of Agioi Apostoloi. It offers 4 swimming pools, a traditional restaurant, a gym and 2 bars, as well as various accommodation types, all with private balcony.

The Althea Village rooms, apartments and suites are decorated in a traditional style and each of them features its own private balcony, air conditioning, refrigerator, satellite TV, telephone and safe.

Guests enjoy 2 swimming pools for adults, plus 2 pools for children, and an extensive sunbathing terrace with sun loungers and umbrellas.

Cretan cuisine is served at the traditional tavern Aktaion. The pool-side snack bar Elia serves drinks, cocktails or snacks under the shade of an ancient olive tree.

Bar Artemis offers table tennis tables, pool tables and electronic games. Althea Village also offers a playground and a gym.

The centre of Chania is 4 km away and is connected with regular bus service. Within a short distance from the Althea Village, guests can find water sports, horse riding and mini golf facilities.

When you stay at Chrispy Beach Resort in Chania, you'll be on the beach – a 1-minute drive from Agia Marina Beach and 8 minutes from Kalamaki Beach. This beach hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Golden Beach and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Nea Chora Beach.

When you stay at Heliotopos Hotel in Santorini, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Skaros Rock and Museum of Prehistoric Thira. This family-friendly hotel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Ancient Thira.