Curated luxury hotels in Crete

When you stay at Leptos Panorama Hotel in Chania, you'll be by the sea – a 4-minute drive from Kalamaki Beach and 10 minutes from Old Venetian Harbor. This family-friendly hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Golden Beach.

Located in Santorini, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Santorini is by the ocean – a 5-minute drive from Kamari Beach and 8 minutes from Santorini Caldera. This beach hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Ancient Thira and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Museum of Prehistoric Thira.

With a stay at Santonero - The Philoxenia Project in Santorini, you'll be by the sea, steps from Santorini Caldera and a 4-minute drive from White Beach. This luxury hotel is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Athinios Port and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Perivolos Beach.

With a stay at Elia Fatma Boutique Hotel - Adults Only, you'll be centrally located in Chania, steps from Old Venetian Harbor and 13 minutes by foot from Nea Chora Beach. This spa hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Golden Beach and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Agioi Apostoloi Beach.

When you stay at Pilot Beach Resort in Apokoronas, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Georgioupolis Beach and Lake Kournas. This beach hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Dourakis Winery and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Argiroupoli Springs.

When you stay at Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa in Platanias, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Gonia Monastery and Orthodox Academy of Crete. This beach hotel is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Kalamaki Beach.

When you a stay at Bio Beach Boutique Hotel in Rethymno, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Blue Beach and Town Beach. This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Anthony Gorge and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Paleontological Museum.

When you stay at Istron Bay Hotel in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Agios Panteleímonas and Golden Beach. This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Voulisma Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Karavostasi Beach.

Located in Apokoronas, Ventale Island Breeze Resort is by the sea – a 4-minute drive from Episkopi Beach and 5 minutes from Petres Beach. This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Georgioupolis Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Lake Kournas.

When you stay at Istron Bay Hotel in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Agios Panteleímonas and Golden Beach. This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Voulisma Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Karavostasi Beach.

Set in Kato Daratso and with Iguana Beach reachable within 400 metres, Mossa Well Being Hotel - Heated pool and Wellness Spa offers concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has pool views, and guests can enjoy access to a hammam. A spa and wellness centre comprising a fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, as well as a terrace can be used by all guests.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering 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. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Breakfast is available, and includes continental, vegan and gluten-free options.

Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling.

Municipal Garden is 1.3 km from Mossa Well Being Hotel - Heated pool and Wellness Spa, while Fransiscan Monastery of Agios Fragkiskos is 1.3 km from the property. Chania International Airport is 17 km away.

With a stay at Atlantica Ocean Beach Resort in Platanias, you'll be 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Platanias Beach and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Agia Marina Beach. This all-inclusive property is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Stalos Beach and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Kalamaki Beach.

With a stay at Azade Chania in Chania (Old Town Chania), you'll be steps from Old Venetian Harbor and 14 minutes by foot from Nea Chora Beach. This luxury hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Golden Beach and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Agioi Apostoloi Beach.

When you stay at Galini Palace Resort Hotel in Platanias, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Gonia Monastery and Orthodox Academy of Crete. This beach hotel is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Kalamaki Beach.

Offering a shared pool and a restaurant, the beachfront Swell Boutique Hotel is located in Rethymno Town. It features elegantly decorated accommodation with a furnished balcony and views over the Cretan Sea. Free WiFi access is available throughout.

Fitted with Coco-Mat mattresses and pillows, all air-conditioned rooms and suites of Swell come with a flat-screen, satellite TV. Each is equipped with a mini fridge and a dining table, while some have a separate living room. A hairdryer and free toiletries are included in the private bathroom.

Guests may enjoy refreshing drinks and light meals at the property’s snack bar. A selection of lunch and dinner dishes is prepared at the on-site restaurant.

A spa area including a sauna, steam bath, hot tub and massage room is available and its facilities can be used at an extra charge. Sun loungers are offered at the terrace by the pool. Other facilities include water sports facilities, a shared lounge and luggage storage. Sun loungers and umbrellas are featured on the beach, at extra charge.

Several shops can be found within short walking distance and Fortezza Castle is 500 metres away.The hotel is 1.4 km from Historical and Folk Art Museum, 1.4 km from Archaeological Museum of Rethymno and 1.3 km from Venetian Harbour. Heraklion International Airport is 80 km away.

When you stay at 9 Muses Santorini Resort in Santorini, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Perissa Beach and Perivolos Beach. This luxury hotel is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Athinios Port and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Ancient Thira.

With a stay at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa in Platanias, you'll be 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Orthodox Academy of Crete and 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Afrata Beach. This luxury hotel is 10 mi (16.1 km) from War Shelter of Platanias and 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Platanias Beach.

With a stay at Molos Bay Hotel in Kissamos, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Mávros Mólos and a 2-minute drive from Kissamos Stadium. This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Port of Kissamos and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Telónio Beach.

When you stay at Rocabella Santorini Hotel & SPA in Santorini, you'll be by the sea – a 1-minute drive from Santorini Caldera and 8 minutes from Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint. This spa hotel is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Athinios Port and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Castle of Oia.

With a stay at Maistros Village, you'll be centrally located in Santorini – a 3-minute drive from Santorini Caldera and 10 minutes from Athinios Port. This luxury hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Kamari Beach and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Ancient Thira.