Curated luxury hotels in Episkopi

Set on a beach in Stalís, this 5-star hotel offers 3 freshwater pools and a poolside bar with a sun terrace. Leisure facilities include a Turkish bath, sauna and a fitness centre.

Fitted with private balconies or terraces, all spacious rooms at Cactus Royal Spa & Resort Adults Only include large windows and elegant furniture. Each comes with individually controlled air conditioning and satellite TV.

Guests can join an aerobic class or have a relaxing massage. Water sports are available at the beach and there is a separate swimming pool for children. For a quiet afternoon, there is a TV room with fireplace.

The Cactus Royal Spa & Resort Adults Only hotel is located between Agios Nikolaos and the capital Heraklion. It is 35 km from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport and private parking is possible on site.

Boasting a bar, Eurohotel Katrin Suites is situated in Stalida in the Crete region, 500 metres from Stalida Beach and 18 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. The property has a year-round outdoor pool, fitness centre, sauna and garden.

At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a balcony. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a hairdryer, the rooms at Eurohotel Katrin Suites have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms are equipped with a terrace. All units will provide guests with a fridge.

The accommodation offers a buffet or American breakfast.

At Eurohotel Katrin Suites guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub.

Lake Voulismeni is 32 km from the hotel, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 33 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 26 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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 Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort in Hersonissos, you'll be next to a golf course – a 1-minute drive from Stalis Beach and 6 minutes from Star Beach Water Park. This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Malia Beach and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Port of Hersonissos.

Kernos Beach Hotel & Bungalows is located on a secluded long white sandy beach in Malia. It offers 2 freshwater swimming pools and 2 tennis courts. Free WiFi is provided throughout.

Surrounded by extensive gardens with walking paths, the 4-star hotel disposes 287 rooms, bungalows and suites, including 25 with waterfront position. Each is fitted with air conditioning, TV with satellite channels and bathroom with hairdryer.

At the main restaurant, American buffet breakfast, 4-course lunch and dinner are served. The seafront Fish Restaurant offers a wide range of seafood and fish delicacies for lunch. The Tavernaki Snack-Bar offers a variety of snacks, salads and grilled food. The Kafenion serves traditional Greek coffee or ouzo. Hot and cold beverages are served at The Cafeteria.

The Crete Golf Club is located 12 km from the Kernos Beach Hotel. The front desk can arrange reduced fees.