Last-minute boutique 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.

Located in Agios Nikolaos, Castello Boutique Resort & Spa - Adults Only is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Palace of Malia and Star Beach Water Park. This luxury hotel is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Aquaworld Aquarium and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Port of Hersonissos.

The 5-star The Royal Blue a Luxury Beach Resort is a tranquil exclusive resort on the northern coast of Crete. A private bay, 38 pools, 4 restaurants and 4 bars are found within its 70-acre premises. Free WiFi is available throughout.

The Royal Blue a Luxury Beach Resort’s superior rooms are stylishly decorated in warm and soothing tones and offer sea or garden views. They all feature flat-screen TVs, and spacious bathrooms with 2 wash basins. Upon arrival, all guests are greeted with a welcome drink.

The Pure Senses Spa offers massage, hydrotherapies, facial and body treatments. Guests will find a tennis court, as well as mini golf and soccer courts within the premises. Colorful gardens extend throughout the resort, while natural stone has been used to blend harmoniously with the surroundings.

Gourmet enthusiasts will savor the fresh approach to food and cooking styles from China and Japan or indulge in authentic Greek, Italian, Spanish and European flavors. Alternatively, experiment with Indian sensations or sample the purity of seafood or meat; the choice is varied and diverse.

Only 22 km from Rethymnon and 55 km from Heraklion, The Royal Blue a Luxury Beach Resort offers easy access to both Chania and Heraklion airports.

Located in Mylopotamos, The Royal Senses Resort & Spa Crete, Curio Collection Hilton is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Spilies Beach and Rethimno Kart. This beach resort is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Reptisland and 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Melidoni Cave.

Imperial Palace Adults Only has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and restaurant in Adelianos Kampos. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The hotel features a hot tub, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property.

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

Imperial Palace Adults Only offers a buffet or American breakfast.

Pirgos Beach is 400 metres from the accommodation, while Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 10 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 72 km away.

Located in Rethymno, Grecotel LUXME White is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Rethimno Kart and Platanes Beach. This all-inclusive property is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Horse Park Rethymno and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Blue Beach.

When you stay at Meliti Hotel - Adults Only in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Ammoúdi and Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum. This hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Folk Museum and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lake Voulismeni.

When you stay at Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Alykes of Elounda and Hiona Beach. This beach hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Elounda Windmills and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Christian Basilica Poros Elounda.

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 Ariadne Beach - Adults Only in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Ámmos and Almiros. This beach hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lake Voulismeni and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Folk Museum.

Located in Agios Nikolaos, Aquila Elounda Village Resort, Suites & Spa is by the sea – a 4-minute drive from Alykes of Elounda and 6 minutes from Elounda Windmills. This beach hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Christian Basilica Poros Elounda and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Hiona Beach.

Blue Marine Resort and Spa Hotel is located just metres away from the sea. In addition to 2 outdoor pools, the beachfront resort features 4 restaurants and a spa.

All rooms enjoy excellent views to the sea and the bay of Mirabello. Each air-conditioned room include a mini fridge, hairdryer, satellite TV, and internet access.

The hotel spa features an indoor pool, sauna, hot tub and steam room. It also has many treatment rooms. Water sports facilities, such as canoe and water ski, are available on the beach.

The main restaurant enjoys pool view, and serves a wide variety of Greek and international dishes. Live cooking is featured in Ya Mas, a typical grill house in a spectacular location overlook the sea. Marino Al Mare a la carte and Olive Tree restaurants are located on the 5th floor, with enchanting views of the sea.

Blue Marine Resort and Spa Hotel is 6 km from the centre and picturesque port of Agios Nikolaos. Heraklion lies around 63 km away.

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.

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.

Overlooking the Gulf of Malia, Sirens Beach and Village is surrounded by 42,000 m2 of landscaped gardens. It features 3 outdoor pools, fitness centre and beach bar. Its modern accommodation offers panoramic mountain and sea views.

The units at Sirens are spacious and stylish. Each comes with air conditioning, a satellite TV, fridge and safe. The bathroom is stocked with a hairdryer. They all open out onto a furnished balcony.

The restaurant prepares both European and Cretan dishes throughout the day and are enjoyed in the large dining area. The lobby bar and beach bar serve refreshing drinks and beverages.

The hotel activities include beach volley ball, tennis, water polo and archery. The younger guests can enjoy the 2 playgrounds, the paddling pools and the kids clubs that are available. A mini market is conveniently located on site.

Sirens Beach and Village is 36 km from the city of Heraklion, Heraklion Airport and the picturesque coastal town of Agios Nikolaos. The town of Malia is within a 10-minute walk from the property, boasting restaurants, shops and bars.

Featuring 2 swimming pools, Elounda Breeze Resort is 2 km away from Elounda village. The 4-star resort is set 200 metres away form a private beach with water sports.

Each of Elounda Breeze Resort rooms is fully air-conditioned and tastefully furnished. The spacious balconies open to relaxing views of the resort’s grounds and the sea.

Families will love the family-fun pool, whilst those looking to unwind can take a dip in the relaxation pool. More active guests will enjoy the on-site fitness room with sauna, and the tennis and volleyball facilities.

During the summer, Elounda Breeze Resort’s animation team provides live entertainment for the family, both day and night. In the evening, you can enjoy Greek theme nights with live music and dancing.

Elounda Breeze Resort is 8 km from Agios Nikolaos. The airport of Heraklion is approximately 65 km away.

Situated in Amoudara Herakliou, 600 metres from Amoudara Beach, Malena Hotel & Suites - Adults Only by Omilos Hotels features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 4.4 km of Venetian Walls. 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 with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Malena Hotel & Suites - Adults Only by Omilos Hotels provides some rooms with city views, and rooms are equipped with a balcony. All rooms have a wardrobe.

A buffet breakfast is available at the accommodation. At Malena Hotel & Suites - Adults Only by Omilos Hotels you will find a restaurant serving Greek cuisine. Vegetarian and gluten-free options can also be requested.

You can play table tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 5.4 km from the hotel, while The Palace of Knossos is 10 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 7 km away.

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.

Situated in Amoudara Herakliou, a few steps from Amoudara Beach, Atlantica Akti Zeus Hotel features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and an outdoor pool. The accommodation offers entertainment staff and a concierge service.

Rooms come with air conditioning, and some rooms at the hotel have a balcony.

A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the property.

You can play table tennis and darts at this 4-star hotel, and car hire is available.

Venetian Walls is 11 km from Atlantica Akti Zeus Hotel, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 12 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 15 km away.

When you stay at Arina Beach Resort in Hersonissos, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. This all-inclusive property is 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Stalis Beach and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Palace of Knossos.