10 Top-Rated Hotels in Heraklion Prefecture, Crete

October 8, 2022 Agatha Simes

Discover the best hotels in Heraklion Prefecture, Crete including Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa, Creta Maris Beach Resort, Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa, Stella Palace Resort & Spa, Village Heights Resort, Nana Princess Suites, Villas & Spa, Stella Village Hotel & Bungalows, Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa, Olive Green Hotel, Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort.
Restaurants in Heraklion Prefecture

1. Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa

Anissaras, Hersonissos, Crete 700 14 Greece
Excellent
69%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3581 reviews

Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa

Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa lies on the beach of Anissaras in the area of Hersonissos in Crete. It is a majestic and luxurious five-star hotel with a state of the art Wellness Spa that provides premium service. Guest accommodation in this five-star resort includes 351 luxurious rooms, consisting of 180 bungalows (34 of which shape a small island, surrounded by a lake and the rest are family bungalows), 90 beautiful sea view and garden view rooms, 79 superior rooms in the main building, and 2 presidential suites with a private pool for each. A number of infrastructures and facilities such as meeting rooms, tennis courts, beach volley, mini soccer court, gym, 3 seawater swimming pools, a kid’s pool, water slides etc. make the hotel an entertainment paradise for guests of all ages. The hotel places great importance on high quality gastronomy, as guests can try various gastronomic selections in the resort’s seven restaurants and 4 bars. The point of reference though is the unique sense of hospitality and the high standard of service in every guest encounter.

Amazing hotel

Reviewed By Melissa F

We have just returned from a week here. Cannot fault it. Location perfect - just a 20 minute taxi ride from the airport. Everything was immaculately presented at the hotel. Rooms spotlessly clean with toiletries provided. Fully stocked fridge mini bar. Staff friendly. Food excellent - wide choice of restaurants and all of very high standard. The food at the main buffet restaurant was also of high quality with lots of lovely choice. There’s also the bonus of the beach cafe, creperie and snack bar. 3 very clean pools catering for kids, those wishing to relax or for those that preferred music. All pools had a bar serving food. There was evening entertainment every evening and activities in the day if you wanted to join in such as pool Zumba, darts and beach volleyball. The beach is just across the road and there’s a little land train (not related to the hotel) which gives you a 2 hour tour of some of this beautiful island. We’d love to return to the Mitsis Laguna. Highly recommended!

2. Creta Maris Beach Resort

Limenas Chersonisou, Hersonissos, Crete 700 14 Greece 011 30 2897 027113
Excellent
74%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5407 reviews

Creta Maris Beach Resort

Creta Maris Beach Resort, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Hersonissos Crete, Greece, combines tradition, elegance and Cretan Hospitality in a safe and sustainable environment with 45 years of history in hospitality industry. The multi-awarded Creta Maris offers high quality services and an array of interesting activities and facilities for children & adults. It is certified with the Covid-Shield, implementing all the health & safety measures for a memorable and safe holiday experience. The Greek village-style layout of the resort with the beautiful, picturesque quaint twisting paths, piazzas, gardens and the blue flag awarded beach make the ideal setting for authentic holidays in Crete.

Absolutely beautiful hotel

Reviewed By Mark-hu85

The most beautiful hotel, such a big property but so well maintained. Gardens and walkways are beautiful. Plenty of pools, lovely beach. Traditional in style but not at all dated. The food, even in the buffet restaurants is ridiculously good quality with so much variety. Even snacks at the water park are outstanding. Cocktails are good quality and they don’t hold back on the spirits! Loads for kids to do. A short walk takes you to some nice beach bars if you fancy a walk out (one with a small kids area, perfect for us). I just can’t compliment this hotel and how it is run enough! Would love to return one day.

3. Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa

Analipsi, Hersonissos, Crete 70014 Greece
Excellent
83%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1074 reviews

Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa

A brand new "Adults Only" five star luxury resort, especially for couples, designed in a unique hotel style, a heaven on earth, a temple of relaxation and soul recreation. Modern facilities, supreme services, a high quality accommodation and an expanded menu of benefits and services for all Guests.

Out of this world

Reviewed By JoH89

We have had the most amazing week here, the staff are wonderful, our room was amazing and the facilities are next level. The only slight down is the in house entertainment but that doesn’t detract from this idyllic holiday - would come back in a heartbeat! Spa is incredible, service is amazing and we cannot fault our stay - thank you to all the staff for making it so special ??

4. Stella Palace Resort & Spa

Analipsi, Hersonissos, Crete 700 14 Greece
Excellent
61%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2943 reviews

Stella Palace Resort & Spa

If you’re looking for a family-friendly hotel in Analipsi, look no further than Stella Palace Resort & Spa. The rooms offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free internet access is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Stella Palace Resort & Spa features a concierge and room service. In addition, as a valued Stella Palace Resort & Spa guest, you can enjoy a pool and free breakfast that are available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. If you are interested in exploring Analipsi, check out a canyon, such as Aposelemis canyon. The staff at Stella Palace Resort & Spa looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

Amazing Resort

Reviewed By Paul R

Stayed in May with family of 8. The resort is fantastic, with great buffet and great al a carte restaurants. There is a water park attached to the hotel which is out of this world, you can spend all day there. Bar staff were brilliant especially the outside bars, were nothing was too much. A bit confusing at first in what bars and eating places you can use if staying at Stella Palace as shared with other Stella hotels. Lovely pools and good amount of sun beds. Highly recommended

5. Village Heights Resort

Ano Hersonissos, Hersonissos, Crete 700 14 Greece
Excellent
72%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1309 reviews

Village Heights Resort

On the north coastline of Crete, Village Heights Resort is nestled amongst lush landscaped gardens and offers breathtaking views of Hersonissos. In true traditional Cretan Village style studios, apartments and villas are beautifully designed to suit every taste. Village Heights Resort offers a full host of amenities and features to ensure a restful stay. Guests can enjoy a wide range of leisure facilities within the Resort including three pools (one indoor), a wellness centre, kids club as well as numerous dining and entertainment venues. In addition, the Crete Golf Club is just 2km away, with incomparable views and special rates on greens fees.

We will return!

Reviewed By HonestJohnCumbria

Love the place. Third visit for us. Apartment, food, staff all excellent. God sized apartment, well equipped. Very quiet at night. Cleaning excellent. Plenty of choices of food, very tasty (Apfel strudel, OMG!!!). George and staff very attentive and make everyone welcome. Reception staff always helpful. We had a car but still used courtesy bus to go to old town and new. Well located for journeys easy and west. We love Elounda and Plaka and Agios Nikolais is well worth a visit. New bypass will improve journey west.

6. Nana Princess Suites, Villas & Spa

Hersonissos, Crete 70014 Greece 011 30 2897 026900
Excellent
95%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 414 reviews

Nana Princess Suites, Villas & Spa

Featuring a private sandy beach area, Nana Princess is located 2.5 km from Hersonissos. The hotel features 2 outdoor swimming pools with sea water, Health Club & Spa centre with indoor heated pool and fully equipped fitness centre. Most units at Nana Princess boast a private swimming pool. Each comes with a 49" LCD TV with satellite channels, smart light system, electronic safe and Nespresso coffee machine. Each opens to a balcony or terrace. A buffet breakfast is served each morning at the property. Nana Princess comprises 3 restaurants. lobby bar, poolside snack bar and beach bar. Nana Princess shares some sports facilities with its sister property including tennis court, beach volley, mini soccer and children's animation programs and shows. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 23 km from the property. We speak your language!

Amazing holiday

Reviewed By peytonw899

Myself and my Partner stayed at the Nana Princess for a week, we felt welcomed from the moment we walked through the doors. I was 32 weeks pregnant and they couldn’t have done enough for me, all the staff were very friendly and constantly making sure I had everything I needed. We would also like to say a big thank you to ‘Konstantinos’ at the pool bar, he was such a generous and kind man who went out of he’s way to make our time there extra special. Every staff member did everything they could to make our stay perfect, for example making me steak at the seafood restaurant so we were able to have a beautiful sea view for dinner. We also visited the spa while on our stay which was out of this world, my partner said he has never had such a relaxing experience, ‘Angelous’ gave the most deep and amazing massage. We already cannot wait to book again but for longer, I honestly couldn’t recommend this hotel enough.

7. Stella Village Hotel & Bungalows

Stella Village, Analipsi, Hersonissos, Crete 700 14 Greece
Excellent
45%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1534 reviews

Stella Village Hotel & Bungalows

Welcome to Stella Village Hotel & Bungalows, your Analipsi “home away from home.” Stella Village Hotel & Bungalows aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning, and Stella Village Hotel & Bungalows makes getting online easy as free internet access is available. You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the inn, including a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and shops. In addition, guests can enjoy a pool and a poolside bar during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. If you like Mediterranean restaurants, Stella Village Hotel & Bungalows is conveniently located near Volkano, Taverna Marina, and Asterias Beach Cafe Restaurant. Looking to explore? Then look no further than Aposelemis canyon, which is a popular Analipsi canyon – and it is conveniently located a short distance from the inn. Stella Village Hotel & Bungalows puts the best of Analipsi at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

Sweet staff and nice atmosphere

Reviewed By Fredrik F

This hotel os so much value for the money… the atmosphere is so good and the staff is so sweet! Everything works. Nice rooms and cleaning everyday. In the Mediterra restaurant Eleni is Queen of a good morning ♥️ We will come back for sure - the Beach is also very good.

8. Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa

Kokkini Hani, Crete 71500 Greece
Excellent
63%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5097 reviews

Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa

All-inclusive Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa in the area of Kokkini Hani, east of Heraklion, is a five-star family resort on the finest beach of northern Crete. The hotel features 442 rooms, carefully designed to provide all the comforts of a five-star holiday resort. Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa is a water paradise, since in its facilities guests can enjoy windsurfing, water ski, canoe or diving, aquarobics with the guidance of trained personnel, water slide games in the pool and on the beach! For those who wish to combine business with pleasure, the closed theater can also be used as a conference room for 400 people, while a smaller hall can host conferences and events for up to 100 people. Special entertainment programs for guests of all ages, numerous family activities, a luxurious Spa and a series of gastronomical proposals complete the picture of the ideal resort. The hotel was entirely renovated in 2009/2010, while major renovations by the main pool area, the Mediterranean restaurant and the main veranda and main bar took place in 2017/18.

Great hotel

Reviewed By R5919WU_

Just came back from a short stay with some friends and it was really awesome. Tasty food, a lot of snack stations, great cocktails, including international branded alcohol. All staff is very friendly, starting from the reception and to housekeeping ladies, everyone smiles and tries to help. Beach is very clean, new rooms have stunning design and overall the infrastructure is perfect, both for companies and for families. We had fun and definitely will come back!

9. Olive Green Hotel

Meramvellou & Idomeneos 22, Heraklion, Crete 712 02 Greece 011 30 261 118 0330
Excellent
83%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 761 reviews

Olive Green Hotel

In the heart of Heraklion city, Olive Green Hotel stands out with a distinct character. The name consists of two nodal words for the interpretation of its philosophy and personality that lies beyond. The Olive stands as a symbol of power, eternity, tranquility and prosperity. The Olive is embedded in the entity of Crete, through its purity and wildness. On the other side, the color Green represents the ecological and contemporary character of the hotel which implements international sustainability criteria. Olive Green is an intelligent, conscious, eco-friendly hotel, a prototype for citizens and travelers of the world. With modern infrastructures it combines the cutting-edge technology with the glory of Cretan culture while it gives prominence to all these elements that create eternal values. Its Philosophy is inculcated by the logotype which is inspired from the Minoan icons. The spiral, a symbol of birth, continuity and a universal imprint surrounded by olive leaves. Olive Green is a hotel with a very distinctive character of its own. It has cultivated a sui generis style through simplicity and individuality aiming to change the way of living in a city hotel.

Modern hotel in a central location

Reviewed By SMP1212

Beautiful modern hotel within walking distance of all attractions including the port at Heraklion. Nice buffet at breakfast. Courteous service. Close to a lot of restaurants. Balcony does get very noisy at night but it is to be expected for a central location. Good choice to stay in Heraklion.

10. Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort

S. Giannikakis S.A., Fodhele, Crete 715 00 Greece
Excellent
65%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1019 reviews

Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort

A care-free heaven waits 25 km west of Heraklion Airport. Carved into the cliffside, overlooking the sea, sits Fodele Beach & Water Park Resort. Island bungalows rise next to beautiful gardens. 412 guestrooms reflect centuries of style and culture. With the beach at your feet, vivid views all around, you’ll feel at home as soon as you arrive. Relax with a full body massage or stress-reducing treatment. Dig into unforgettable dining experiences inspired by the world’s great culinary capitals. See the scenery on two wheels or let time fly by on the basketball, tennis and archery courts. While you're at it, why not chill under our gazebos with a cocktail in hand or kick up your feet on our Balinese beach beds? You can also enjoy the gym, scuba club, three swimming pools and recreational sports at your leisure. And don’t miss our water park for the wettest and wildest thrills in Crete. With slides, rides, kids' animation, a windmill snack bar and 950 sq. m. of dazzling poo

Excellent Holiday in a lovely hotel with stunning views.

Reviewed By Brendan L

Lovely hotel, best I’ve ever stayed in. We we’re in a group of 13 and we all had a wonderful and relaxing holiday. The staff at the hotel couldn’t do enough to make our stay special, the bar staff at the beach, pool bar and main bar we’re brilliant, always very friendly. In the main restaurant they always got us tables all together which must of been a challenge with there been 13 of us. Didn’t see much of the cleaners but we always went back to our room been spotless. Friendly entertainments team and three good sized pools. The food was best I’ve experienced in an all inclusive always plenty to choose from, even the most fussy eaters could find something, plus you could always get something to eat from early morning to late at night. The bars also had a good selection of soft drinks, beers, spirts and cocktails. One tip you pay for drinks after 11pm at night. The hotel also has got it’s own private beach and a water park, the hotel is situated on a hill but had a train which took you up to the water park, they also have buggies which you could ring them up and they would pick or drop you off at your room or the beach. Our room was 933 which had stunning views and very modern with a flat screen TV which had a few English channels, you also got free Wi-fi all over the hotel and on the beach area. Thanks to hotel and all it’s staff for making it fantastic week for our family with some great memories.

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