Curated romantic hotels in Crete

When you stay at Lyttos Mare in Hersonissos, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute drive of Port of Hersonissos and Star Beach Water Park. This all-inclusive hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Stalis Beach and 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from Palace of Knossos.

When you stay at Abaton Island Resort & Spa in Hersonissos, you'll be on the beach – a 2-minute drive from Star Beach Water Park and 5 minutes from Port of Hersonissos. This beach hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Stalis Beach and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Lychnostatis.

When you stay at The Noverian Scenic Crete 5 Star Hilltop Villa Resort & Spa in Hersonissos, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Port of Hersonissos. This luxury hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Stalis Beach and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Malia Beach.

With a stay at Nostos Beach Boutique Hotel in Mylopotamos, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Livadi beach and Vlihi Nero beach. This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Varkotopos beach and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Reptisland.

Located in Rethymno, Kapsaliana Village Hotel is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Arkadi Monastery and Sacred Monastery of Arkadi. This family-friendly hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Museum of Ancient Eleutherna and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Eleutherna.

Set in Adelianos Kampos, 100 metres from Beach Adelianos Kampos, Amira Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Offering a bar, the property is located within 8.1 km of Archaeological Museum of Rethymno. The hotel features an indoor pool, sauna, evening entertainment and room service.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Amira Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only provides certain units with sea views, and all rooms come with a balcony.

The accommodation offers a buffet or American breakfast. At Amira Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only you will find a restaurant serving Belgian, Greek and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

The hotel offers a hammam. You can play table tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.

With staff speaking German, Greek, English and French, around-the-clock information is available at the reception.

Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 17 km from Amira Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only, while Psiloritis National Park is 37 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 74 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With a stay at Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Plaka Beach and 17.4 mi (28.1 km) from Istro Beach. This family-friendly hotel is within close proximity of Spinalonga Castle.

When you stay at Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Alykes of Elounda and Elounda Windmills. This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Christian Basilica Poros Elounda and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Hiona Beach.

Right on its private area of Amnisos Beach with free sun loungers, Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only features an outdoor pool. Facilities include a fitness room with hammam. Free Wi-Fi is provided.

Bright and spacious, all air-conditioned rooms open to a balcony with views over the Cretan Sea or the hotel’s garden. Each includes a mini fridge and TV with satellite channels. The private bathroom is fitted with bathrobes, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Enjoying panoramic views of the Cretan Sea, the main restaurant of Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only serves Greek and international dishes in buffet style. Drinks and snacks are prepared at the beach bar.

For leisure moments, there is a games room with billiards. Small gifts and the essentials can be found at the on-site mini market.

Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only is located 5 km from Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport and 7 km from the city of Heraklion. Free, private parking is provided on site.

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, 1 children's pool, outdoor Callisthenics gym, outdoor Yoga area, Massage area and e-bikes.

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.

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.

Phāea Blue, member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World is being reimagined as a boutique hotel, rooted in consciousness, innovation, and community. We offer a more intimate, personalized island experience—inviting guests to discover a truer, more timeless Greece.

Set amid Crete’s azure waters and rugged landscape, Phāea Blue has welcomed guests for over two decades with genuine Cretan warmth and hospitality.

Unmistakably Greek, the revitalized rooms and suites reflect a relaxed yet refined island aesthetic with natural materials, eclectic Greek pieces of art, private pools, a color palette drawn from the surrounding environment, and a style seasoned with historical detail.

Dining is a soulful journey into local culture. From modern Greek dishes at Anthós to seaside meals at Blue Door Taverna, every bite tells a story. Guests can harvest ingredients at the Phāea Farmers Feast or enjoy private dinners under the stars—each experience rooted in nature and connection.

We craft moments that become memories. From sunset cruises to authentic Cretan feasts, every experience honors the island’s spirit. Guided by kindness and a love for place and people, we don’t just create itineraries, we bring dreams to life.

A stay at Metropole Urban Hotel places you in the heart of Heraklion, within a 5-minute walk of Morosini Fountain and Heraklion Loggia. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Venetian Walls and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Natural History Museum of Crete.

With a stay at Galaxy Hotel Iraklio, you'll be centrally located in Heraklion – a 9-minute walk from Venetian Walls and 15 minutes by foot from Morosini Fountain. This family-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Heraklion Loggia and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

Just 100 metres from the sandy Ammoudara Beach in Heraklion, Alsus Boutique Hotel Adults Only features a pool with sun terrace and a bar. It offers rooms with free WiFi and a furnished balcony overlooking the pool or the garden.

Fitted with modern furnishings and soft colours, all air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms are equipped with a 32- inch, flat-screen TV and a minibar. The private bathroom comes with a shower or bath tub. Most units have Partial Cretan Sea views.

Ethimo Cretan Gastromy Restaurant presents an authentic dining experience, offering high-quality traditional dishes that celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Crete while the bar offers tropical signature cocktails.

In the pool bar area, a variety of events are held with delightful musical instruments and tastings of Cretan wines. Free WiFi is available in public areas.

Guests will find restaurants and bars within a short walk from Alsus Boutique Hotel Adults Only. Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is at 5 km, while Heraklion Town and Port are 3 km away. The Minoan Palace of Knossos is at 8 km. Free private parking is possible on site.

Facing the beachfront, Enorme Teatro Beach offers 4-star accommodation in Amoudara Herakliou and has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace. Offering a bar, the property is located within a few steps of Amoudara Beach. The accommodation offers nightclub and room service.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms are equipped with a kettle, while some rooms also feature a patio and others also feature sea views. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.

The breakfast offers à la carte, continental or gluten-free options. At Enorme Teatro Beach you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean, Sushi and international cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Venetian Walls is 6.7 km from the accommodation, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 7.8 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 10 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

When you stay at Petousis Hotel & Suites in Malevizi, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. This family-friendly aparthotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Palace of Knossos and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Ammoudara Beach.

When you stay at Yianna Caravel Suites "by Checkin" adults only in Malevizi, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. This beach hotel is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Palace of Knossos and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Ammoudara Beach.

Situated in Agia Pelagia, a few steps from Agia Pelagia Beach, Castello Infinity Suites - Adults Only features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 21 km of Venetian Walls. 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 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 equipped with a kettle, while some rooms have a patio and others also boast sea views. All rooms have a wardrobe.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available at the property.

Castello Infinity Suites - Adults Only offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub and massage treatments.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 21 km from the accommodation, while The Palace of Knossos is 24 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 24 km away.

When you stay at Hara Ilios Village in Hersonissos, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Port of Hersonissos and Star Beach Water Park. This family-friendly hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Heraklion Port and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Stalis Beach.