Curated luxury hotels in Heraklion

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Situated in Hersonissos, 1 km from Glaros Beach, Deos Luxury Suites - Adults Only features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy garden views.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with 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 fitted with a kettle, while certain rooms come with a balcony and others also boast sea views. The rooms have a wardrobe.

The breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options.

Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 13 km from Deos Luxury Suites - Adults Only, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 28 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 21 km away.

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.

When you stay at Royal & Imperial Belvedere Resort - All inclusive in Hersonissos, you'll be near the beach – a 2-minute drive from Star Beach Water Park and 7 minutes from Stalis Beach. This all-inclusive property is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Malia Beach and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Crete Golf Club.

Indigo Suites Collection Adults Only has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Hersonissos. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and free WiFi. The property is less than 1 km from the city centre and a 3-minute walk from Glaros Beach.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Indigo Suites Collection Adults Only features some rooms with mountain views, and rooms have a kettle. At the accommodation, every room is fitted with a seating area.

A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Indigo Suites Collection Adults Only offers a sun terrace.

Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 14 km from the hotel, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 28 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 22 km away.

With a stay at Enorme Epavli Urban Living, you'll be centrally located in Hersonissos – a 1-minute drive from Star Beach Water Park and 8 minutes from Crete Golf Club. This hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Stalis Beach and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Malia Beach.

With a stay at Indigo Inn Casa - Adults Only in Hersonissos, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Star Beach Water Park and 8 minutes from Crete Golf Club. This hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Stalis Beach and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Malia Beach.

With a stay at Sergios Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Hersonissos – a 1-minute drive from Star Beach Water Park and 8 minutes from Crete Golf Club. This all-inclusive hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Stalis Beach and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Malia Beach.

Ideally situated in Hersonissos, San Antonio Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults Only features air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre. With a garden, the property also has a terrace, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and slippers. At San Antonio Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults Only, the rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box.

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and vegan options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Popular points of interest near San Antonio Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults Only include Glaros Beach, Aquaworld Aquarium and Lixnostatis Folk Museum. Heraklion International Airport is 22 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With a stay at Theros Resort, you'll be centrally located in Hersonissos – a 1-minute drive from Star Beach Water Park and 8 minutes from Crete Golf Club. This all-inclusive hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Stalis Beach and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Malia Beach.