Top 10 Resorts in Crete, Greece

April 28, 2023 Giuseppe Pratt

The birthplace of both the king of the Olympian gods and of modern European civilization, Crete is a Mediterranean jewel. It’s rich with archaeological and mythological history that’s reflected in its ancient ruins and cultural attractions. Soak up the charming atmosphere of Chania Town’s Old Venetian Harbor or the fortresses and monasteries of Rethymonon. The awesome Minoan ruins of Malia date to 1900 BC, and majestic Mt. Ida is said to be home to the cave where Zeus was born.
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1. 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.

2. 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!

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. Kiani Beach Resort Family All Inclusive

Kalami, Apokoronas, Crete 73003 Greece 011 30 261 118 0279
Excellent
63%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2865 reviews

Kiani Beach Resort Family All Inclusive

Kiani Beach Resort is a modern family resort situated directly on the award winning blue flag beach of Kiani Akti, just outside of Kalyves village in Chania.Bathe in the crystal clear waters of the Cretan sea, or relax by the large swimming pool, dotted with sun-beds and umbrellas where you can enjoy fresh beverages and snacks. With a chilled atmosphere and the sound of the sea waves in the background, surf on our free WiFi, or marvel at the idyllic scenery. The whole family is kept entertained at Kiani Beach Resort! Children can enjoy our animations programs and activities throughout the day, swim in the children’s pool or simply have fun in our games room and outdoor pirate’s ship! With their minds at ease parents can relax in the sun, or take part in numerous fitness and recreational activities such as volleyball, football, aqua gym, zumba, tennis, morning stretching sessions and our gym. Our location, paired with outstanding accommodation, facilities, daily programs, and Cretan cuisine at our “Symposium” buffet restaurant, make Kiani Beach Resort a class above the rest for an unforgettable fun filled summer vacation.

Very nice holiday

Reviewed By oliviajd5

Went as 2 couples for a sunny break away. Pleasantly suprised with our stay at kiani beach. Food was consistently good. As a family hotel we didn't feel too overwhelmed by the children present. Entertainment for adults as well as children. Great cocktails, worth the VIP upgrade. Near and accessible trips to chania, 25 euro in a taxi. Good days trips to visit some beautiful places. Thoroughly enjoyed the boat trip. Also the 50m pool which was great to do so lane swimming

5. 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

6. Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection

Tsifliki, Elounda, Crete 72053 Greece
Excellent
75%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2248 reviews

Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection

Excellent family hotel

Reviewed By davidwalker49

My family of 9 have just stayed at The Domes and had a wonderful time, staff are very friendly and helpful in particular Nikos and Giorgio on the beach. Suites are very spacious and comfortable. We will definitely go back.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Pilot Beach Resort

Georgioupoli, Georgioupolis, Apokoronas, Crete 730 07 Greece 011 30 2825 061901
Excellent
66%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1917 reviews

Pilot Beach Resort

Pilot Beach Resort is located on the northwest shoreline of Crete, Greece, in the bay of Almyros neighboring the picturesque fishing village of Georgioupolis, halfway between Chania and Rethymno amongst a scenery of unparalleled beauty, and near settlements that retain the traditional Cretan elements but also villages with a cosmopolitan atmosphere. It offers a unique combination of tradition, hospitality and luxury with the comforts of a state of the art hotel. Pilot Beach Resort with its spacious stylish public areas and unique Cretan architecture is surrounded by olive and avocado trees and is directly on the sandy beach of Georgioupolis offering spectacular views of the Aegean Sea and of the famous White Mountains. Whilst it is considered among the finest five star hotels in Crete and offers services of the highest standards combined with the well known authentic Cretan Hospitality.

Sort of average with nice pools and grounds.

Reviewed By mariaheloise

Difficult to rate this one. Many people don’t understand the star system for hotels. They are generally awarded for facilities rather than service. Pilot beach is five star in the sense that it has multiple pools( including an indoor one) and beautiful well kept grounds which include tennis courts, football area etc. There also seems to be entertainment in the evening and good facilities for children. Having said all that for me the experience here has been quite average. A couple of days before I arrived I messaged the hotel to ask about a paid upgrade. I would have liked one of their panoramic suites but no one got back to me. When I arrived in the late afternoon no one mentioned my message so I just decided to keep the standard room that I had booked.( probably saving myself a thousand euros in the end). I had also asked for a quiet, second floor room. I got a second floor room near the car park which I didn’t really mind but to be honest I could have done without the sound of the bottle recycling being emptied quite often. The room itself is quite nice with a view over the mountains. There are quite nice toiletries and bathrobes etc. My room has a very basic over a bath shower. No problem I think because I can have a nice relaxing bath. Unfortunately this hasn’t happened as despite messaging and then going to reception to ask I never received a bath plug and so said bath was quite useless. If you don’t want people to use a bath please don’t put them in the rooms and if you don’t want to bring a plug just tell your guests. After the second day of asking I gave up. Air conditioning in room good and bed comfortable. Maid service was good and unobtrusive. I enjoyed the breakfast buffet but to be honest for me the dinners have been quite mediocre. Lots of choice but very standard to hotels in Greece. Staff were nice enough but the whole order in app thing doesn’t really work well as for example I ordered ice coffee on the beach but the part of the app where you put your preferences didn’t seem to work for me so my coffee turned up with no sugar and one day it didn’t turn up at all! I suppose I could say these are all small things but this isn’t a particular cheap hotel so I don’t expect to have to do things like chase after a bath plug or a missing coffee. Would also be nice if a little more of a welcome was given at check it. The lady was polite and efficient but for me it just lacks that little personal touch that I expect in better hotels. So for me with two days to go of my holiday I would say that my experience has been sort of average. I do understand that I am not the usual demographic for this hotel as most of the other people staying here are German families who did all seem to be enjoying it very much. I really wanted to love this one considering it has a lot of very good reviews but maybe I am missing something. One more thing is it is quite a long way from Georgioupolis by foot. You can walk a long the beach but the deep soft sand is hard to walk on and I would suggest that you would have to be quite young and fit to do it in the 15 minutes or so that the hotel suggests. Would I stay again? Probably not but if you are Northern European with a young family this is probably a nice resort for you.

10. 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!

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