Curated luxury hotels in Aegean Sea

Perched on a cliff, opposite the volcano and the islets, Esperas in Oia boasts a carved-into-the-rock pool, and offers accommodation with unrivalled views of the Aegean Sea.

The tasteful, Cycladic-style units are air-conditioned and feature comfortable Entos mattresses and Greek bio & Zealots of Nature bathroom amenities. Modern installations include free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and DVD/MP3 player with a DVD collection.

Guests at Esperas can take a dip at the pool and enjoy the stunning view over the caldera. The pool-side bar offers refreshing drinks and snacks. Lunch and dinner are served at the on-site restaurant.

Water sports such as canoeing and jet skiing can be arranged at the reception, while horse riding is also available. Transfer from and to the port or the airport is available upon request.

Situated on the seafront of Ierapetra, Hotel Petra Mare offers an outdoor pool with a children's area, including an energetic animation team and live shows. Free WiFi is available in public areas.

All suites and apartments come with a satellite TV and air conditioning. They also have a fridge, and a bathroom with a bath or shower and hairdryer. Most units boast Libyan Sea views.

Enjoy extensive meals at Petra Mare's restaurant. The terrace area is an ideal place to enjoy dinner and admire the views to the sea. In the evening, enjoy drinks from the bar along with live entertainment shows. Hotel Petra Mare is just 800 metres from the centre of Ierapetra, where you can find plenty of bars and cafés.

An array of activities can be enjoyed on site, such as aqua-aerobics class. More facilities include a hot tub and sauna, while free sunbeds and towels are available.

Agios Nikolaos Town is approximately 35 km away. The international airport of Herakleion is at a distance of 90 km. Free public parking is possible nearby.

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.

With a stay at Kakkos Terra Blu in Ierapetra, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Ierapetra Archaeological Museum and Ierapetra Beach. This spa hotel is 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Voulisma Beach and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Ierapetra Venetian Fort.

Facing the beachfront, Porto Bello Beach Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Kardamaina and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a water park. The accommodation provides a kids' club, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

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

At Porto Bello Beach Hotel you will find a restaurant serving Greek, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian and gluten-free options can also be requested.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play darts and tennis at Porto Bello Beach Hotel, and bike hire and car hire are available.

Kardamena Beach is 400 metres from the hotel, while Antimachia Castle is 4.9 km away. Kos International Airport is 9 km from the property.

Located in Hersonissos, 500 metres from Analipsi Beach, Lyttos Mare Adults Friendly 12plus provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a private beach area. Featuring a kids' club, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a terrace. The accommodation offers a shared lounge, room service and currency exchange for guests.

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

A buffet, vegetarian or vegan breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Lyttos Mare Adults Friendly 12plus offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis and darts at this 5-star resort, and the area is popular for cycling.

Speaking German, Greek, French and Italian, staff are ready to help around the clock at the reception.

Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 8.2 km from the accommodation, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 24 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 17 km from the property.

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 8.1 km from Atlantica Caldera Palace, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 24 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 17 km from the property.

With a stay at Cabana Blu Lifestyle Boutique Hotel & Suites in Kos, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of The Folklore Museum and Kardamena Port. This all-inclusive hotel is 16 mi (25.8 km) from Port of Kos and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Paradise Beach.

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.

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.

When you stay at Zeus Kos Beach in Kos, you'll be on the beach and within a 5-minute drive of Hippocrates Garden Cultural Center. This beach hotel is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Paradise Beach and 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Kefalos Beach.

When you stay at Amorgina in Amorgos, you'll be on the beach and 7 minutes by foot from Agios Pavlos Beach. This beach hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Aegiali Port and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Aegiali Beach.

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.

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.

Just 150 metres from Gouves Beach, Hara Ilios Village is set amidst a well-tended garden with flowers, olive and palm trees. It has a pool with separate children’s section, a poolside bar and a restaurant.

All spacious, air-conditioned rooms open to a furnished balcony with garden or pool views. Featuring tiled floors, they include a fridge, satellite TV and hairdryer.

Guests can start their day with a buffet breakfast and continue with other meals, including Cretan dishes, at the restaurant. Refreshing drinks, ice creams and salads are served at the snack bar, by the pool.

Hotel Hara Ilios Village is fitted with a games room and billiards. Bicycle and car rental can be arranged. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all areas.

The property is around 16 km from Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport. The lively Malia and Hersonisos can be reached within a 10-minute drive. Free parking is possible on site.

Facing the beachfront, Enorme Maya Beach Hotel-Adults Only offers 4-star accommodation in Gouves and has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms include a kettle, while certain rooms also offer a balcony and others also have sea views. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.

Enorme Maya Beach Hotel-Adults Only offers a buffet or continental breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Greek, Mediterranean and Sushi cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

You can play table tennis at Enorme Maya Beach Hotel-Adults Only, and car hire is available.

Gouves Beach is 200 metres from the hotel, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 4.4 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 13 km away.

Facing the beachfront, Paralos Kyma Dunes Adults Only offers 5-star accommodation in Mastichari and has a garden, private beach area and terrace. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, nightclub and a shared lounge.

At the hotel all rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Rooms come with a coffee machine, while selected rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also have sea views. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, vegetarian and gluten-free options. At Paralos Kyma Dunes Adults Only you will find a restaurant serving Greek, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Mastichari Beach is 50 metres from the accommodation, while Mill of Antimachia is 5.4 km from the property. Kos International Airport is 7 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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.

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.