Crete Luxury Resorts

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Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort

8.6 / 10

(165 Reviews)

From 100$
Kiani Beach Resort Family All Inclusive

8.6 / 10

(1650 Reviews)

From 125$
Domes Of Elounda, Autograph Collection

9.2 / 10

(186 Reviews)

From 287$
Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa

8.9 / 10

(333 Reviews)

From 88$
Iberostar Waves Creta Panorama & Mare

8.7 / 10

(593 Reviews)

From 119$

On the hotel-crete.com find the perfect high-end hideaway with our list of the best luxury resorts in the world. We present to your attention a collection of 16 luxury resorts in the Crete for those who are interested in a high level of comfort.

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Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort Kiani Beach Resort Family All Inclusive Domes Of Elounda, Autograph Collection Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa Iberostar Waves Creta Panorama & Mare Fodele Beach Water Park Resort Hotel Blue Sea Beach, Affiliated By Melia Kalyves Beach Hotel Miramare Resort & Spa Star Beach Village & Water Park

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8.6
Excellent
165 Reviews

Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort

📍 Kato Gouves, Pediados

From 100$

Situated about a 5-minute walk from Aegean Sea, the 5-star Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort Kato Gouves features a currency exchange and a vending machine for guests' convenience. Located around 5 minutes by car from Cretaquarium, the fabulous resort offers views of the garden along with a treatment room and an outdoor swimming pool.

The centre of Kato Gouves can be reached in 15 minutes' walk of the property, and such cultural venues as Folklore Museum of Gouves are merely 0.8 km away. Dinosauria Park is a 5-minute drive from the Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort Kato Gouves, while Nikos Kazantzakis airport is 20 km from it. The sand beach is approximately 5 minutes away by car. Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort is also a 10-minute ride from the unique Watercity.

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8.6
Excellent
1650 Reviews

Kiani Beach Resort Family All Inclusive

📍 Kiani Akti

From 125$

Located 25 km from Souda airport, the 5-star Kiani Beach Resort Family All Inclusive Kalami features a private beach area and a luggage room, as well as bicycles for rent. Staying at the luxury resort, guests can discover the tourist area, well-known for cultural highlights like Historical Ethnographic Museum, which stands a 15-minute drive away.

Situated 14 minutes on foot from Intzedin Fort, this Kalami property is 15 minutes by car from Tzompanakis Blown Glass-Art Of Living. The Kiani Beach Resort Family All Inclusive Kalami is 0.6 km from a picturesque own beach. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Kiani Beach, which is 0.6 km away. Also, Kiani Beach Resort Family All Inclusive is 10 minutes' drive from Loutraki Beach. Well-connected to many sights, this Kalami property is a walk from Kyani Akti bus stop.

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9.2
Excellent
186 Reviews

Domes Of Elounda, Autograph Collection

📍 Tsifliki

From 287$

Featuring car rentals, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas, Domes Of Elounda, Autograph Collection Hotel is 10 minutes' drive from Spinalonga Island. This 5-star hotel is centrally situated a 10-minute ride from Spinalonga fortress, and offers a private pool along with cots and a buggy for guests with children.

The accommodation is 30 metres from Aegean Sea in Elounda. Sunken City of Olous is 10 minutes by car from the hotel and Nikos Kazantzakis airport is 65 km away. The area also includes natural sites like Kolokytha Islet, which are within 10 minutes' drive of the property.

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8.9
Excellent
333 Reviews

Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa

📍 Eleftheriou Venizelou 183

From 88$

25 km from Nikos Kazantzakis airport, the lovely 5-star Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa Hersonissos boasts airport shuttle bus service and car rentals for its guests. This Hersonissos hotel lies in Limenas Hersonissou, which is a great choice for travellers interested in nightlife, bars and the seaside, 19 minutes' walk from such cultural sights as Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre.

Situated 10 minutes' drive from Acqua Plus Water Park, the property also gives access to such sports venues as The Crete Golf Club, which is 10 minutes away by car. The Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa Hersonissos is merely a 10-minute stroll from Do Zeus hotel bus stop and a short distance from Starmate Art & Accessories Swimwear Store. The golden beach is located approximately a 10-minute stroll away. Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa is 2.5 km from Maria Sanoudaki Ceramic Store.

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8.7
Excellent
593 Reviews

Iberostar Waves Creta Panorama & Mare

📍 Main Street

From 119$

Located close to a bus stop, the superior Iberostar Creta Panorama & Mare Hotel Lavris offers its guests a fitness room, a solarium, and a sundeck. Featuring a shop and a lobby area, this 4-star family-friendly resort is 10 minutes' drive from Agia Pelagia.

The eco-friendly property is in the old part of Lavris, surrounded by gardens. Paralia Panormos is 10 minutes by car from the beachfront hotel, and Nikos Kazantzakis airport is 70 km away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Aegean Sea, which is 30 metres away. Such entertainment attractions as Atlantis Diving Center Panormo are also approximately 10 minutes away by car.

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Hotels in Crete

Hotel with a view 🔍 Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort
Best reviews Hotel ❤️ Kiani Beach Resort Family All Inclusive
Top Hotel for couples 💑 Domes Of Elounda, Autograph Collection

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8.7
Excellent
438 Reviews

Fodele Beach Water Park Resort

📍 Fodele, P.O. Box 1354 . Heraklion

From 135$

Located 35 km from Nikos Kazantzakis airport, the 5-star Fodele Beach Water Park Resort offers 24-hour reception, late check-out, and wake-up calls as well as bicycles for rent. Featuring baggage storage and a restaurant, the luxury hotel is 2.8 km from Museum of El Greco.

The property is just 5 minutes' stroll from Aegean Sea in Fodele. This Fodele hotel features location 10 minutes' drive from Agios Panteleimwn. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Fodele Beach, which is 6 minutes' walk away. You can catch the bus at Fodele bus stop, next door to Fodele Beach Water Park Resort.

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7.9
Very good
31 Reviews

Hotel Blue Sea Beach, Affiliated By Melia

📍 Irinis Str

From 158$

Featuring an indoor pool, the comfortable Blue Sea Beach Affiliated By Melia Stalida hotel is located in an entertainment neighbourhood, 5 minutes' drive from Lixnostatis Folk Museum. This 5-star beachfront hotel boasts views of the patio along with a Turkish steam room, a Turkish bath, and sauna facilities in a popular area.

The luxury property has a beachfront setting a 10-minute ride from Star Beach, while natural sights like Acqua Plus Water Park are about 10 minutes away by car. Also, there is Piskopiano Museum of Rural Life 10 minutes by car from the excellent Blue Sea Beach Affiliated By Melia Stalida. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Aegean Sea, which is 30 metres away. Cultural experiences in the area feature Lychnostatis Open Air Museum, situated within 5 minutes' drive of Blue Sea Beach Affiliated By Melia hotel. For those travelling from afar, Nikos Kazantzakis airport is 25 minutes' drive away.

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8.6
Excellent
811 Reviews

Kalyves Beach Hotel

📍 Kalyves Apokoronou

From 97$

Located within 5 minutes' drive of Paralia Kalives, the 4-star Kalyves Beach Hotel provides guests with a fitness centre, facials, and massage therapy, as well as a plunge pool, a Jacuzzi, and sauna facilities. Featuring storage for belongings and a restaurant, this environmentally friendly hotel is 10 minutes' drive from Intzedin Fort.

The smoke-free accommodation is nestled in Kalyves, next to a river. The hotel places you 30 metres from Aegean Sea. A private beach is a 7-minute stroll from this Kalyves property, while Zacharias is situated 10 minutes away by car. Along with other cultural attractions Historical Ethnographic Museum is nestled 4.6 km from Kalyves Beach Hotel. There is Cross Kalives bus stop relatively close to the accommodation.

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8.3
Very good
1492 Reviews

Miramare Resort & Spa

📍 Gargadoros

From 75$

Located 14 minutes' stroll from a beach, the attractive Miramare Resort & Spa Agios Nikolaos features rooms with a traditional decor and views of Mirabello Bay. You will find a swimming pool in the 4-star family-friendly resort that offers a beachfront location in the centre of Agios Nikolaos.

This traditional-style property is situated on hills and a 5-minute ride from Horn of Amalthea. The public bath "Almyros beach" is quite close to the hotel, while Gargadoros and Spinalonga are both nearby. The attractive accommodation is also at a medium distance from Mirabello Bay. Europa-Statue is 5 minutes by car from Miramare Resort & Spa. The property is located 65 km from Nikos Kazantzakis airport and only a short drive from Gefyra bus stop.

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8.5
Very good
841 Reviews

Star Beach Village & Water Park

📍 Themistokleous 3

From 102$

Boasting a location within 5 minutes' walk of Aegean Sea, the 4-star Star Beach Village & Water Park Hersonissos hotel offers 332 rooms along with a cash machine and a currency exchange. The modern hotel is located in a luxurious area, at a distance of 2.1 km from Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre, which is an interesting cultural attraction.

The family property is situated a 5-minute ride from Buggy Safari Motoxperience and only minutes from Hersonissos Horseriding. At the Star Beach Village & Water Park Hersonissos you'll be just 0.6 km from Star Beach. The sand beach is merely 0.6 km away. Star Beach Village & Water Park hotel has a great location a few minutes' drive from Lychnostatis Open Air Museum. This Hersonissos property is also situated approximately 10 minutes' walk from Do Zeus hotel bus stop.

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9.1
Excellent
559 Reviews

Arina Beach Resort

📍 Kokkini Khanion

From 326$

The 4-star Arina Beach Resort Kokkini Hani, located within 10 minutes' drive of Gournes Public Beach, boasts an outdoor pool and a fitness club. Set in gardens and palm trees, the beachfront hotel is a 10-minute drive from Paralia Kokkini Chani Beach.

Thanks to its superb location, the property is in the very heart of Kokkini Hani, at a medium distance from Arena beach. This Kokkini Hani hotel offers proximity to such family venues as Planet Crete Planetarium (4.4 km) and Cretaquarium (3.9 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Aegean Sea, which is only 30 metres away. Arina Beach Resort is situated a 5-minute ride from the compact Watercity. The property is relatively near Kokkini Hani Antiquities No 3 bus stop.

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8.6
Excellent
280 Reviews

Mitsis Selection Rinela

📍 Kokkini Hani

From 122$

Located about 5 minutes by car from Aegean Sea, the charming 5-star Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa Kokkini Hani provides guests with a cash machine and a bureau de change. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, this traditional-style hotel is nestled a 25-minute stroll from natural attractions like the compact Watercity.

Merely 0.8 km from Gournes Public Beach, the family-friendly accommodation is also within a 10-minute drive of Folklore Museum of Gouves. The smoke-free Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa Kokkini Hani offers proximity to such family venues as Cretaquarium (2 km) and Planet Crete Museum (2.6 km). This luxury property is also within walking distance of Mediterranean Coast. Along with other cultural attractions Minoan Theater is nestled a 15-minute ride from Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa. The charming accommodation is only a short drive from Kokkini Hani Antiquities No 3 bus stop.

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8.9
Excellent
92 Reviews

Almyra Resort

📍 9Th Km. Ierapetras -Sitias - Koutsounari- Ierapetra

From 203$

Boasting a sun deck, a terrace, and a garden, the 4-star Almyra Hotel & Village Koutsounari lies a mere 0.8 km from Koutsounari Long Beach. The resort has cots and high chairs as well as a free private car park nearby.

Fotia is within 10 minutes' drive of the property, and Waterfall of Milona is nearly a 10-minute drive away. The delightful hotel gives access to a private beach, which is only a 9-minute walk away. For those travelling from afar, Sitia Public airport is 53 minutes' drive away.

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9.3
Excellent
159 Reviews

Elounda Mare Relais & Chateaux Hotel

📍 Main Street

From 713$

Surrounded by a harbour, Elounda Mare Relais & Chateaux Hotel features a treatment room, a sauna, and an outdoor swimming pool. This 5-star hotel in a beach area is complete with 82 rooms and a saltwater pool, offering cots and a push cart to guests with children.

The property is lined with taverns, a restaurant, and cafés and 15 minutes by car from Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos. Porto is 10 minutes' drive from the Elounda Mare Relais & Chateaux and Nikos Kazantzakis airport is 70 km away. The accommodation is also within close distance of North Coast. There is Cretan Olive Oil Farm within 10 minutes' drive of Elounda Mare Relais & Chateaux Hotel. The nearest bus stop is Elunda Beach, 650 metres away.

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9.4
Excellent
313 Reviews

Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa

📍 Plaka

From 443$

Featuring an outdoor pool, the 5-star Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa Elounda offers a work desk and a photocopy machine, as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property. Featuring a barber shop and storage for belongings, this designer resort is within a 10-minute drive of Old place.

The family property has a hillside setting a 25-minute stroll from Spinalonga fortress, while natural sights like the uninhabited Spinalonga Islet are a 5-minute drive away. Porto is at a distance of 3.8 km from the Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa Elounda, and Nikos Kazantzakis airport is 65 km away. Guests can easily get in touch with the history of Elounda by visiting Windmills Poros Elounda Ruins, located a 10-minute drive from the accommodation.

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8.4
Very good
991 Reviews

Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa

📍 Platanias

From 165$

The 5-star Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa is situated in a cosmopolitan area of Platanias, 15 minutes by car from Apostolakis Handmade Ceramics and a mere 200 metres from Splendid. The resort provides guests with a lobby bar and welcoming rooms with views of the pool, while Platanias Beach is about a 5-minute ride away.

This luxury property is about a 5-minute drive from Aegean Sea in Platanias. The Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa Platanias is right near Battle of Plataea Battlefield and 25 km from Souda airport. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Agia Marina Beach, which is a 9-minute walk away. Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa is located within 25 minutes' walk of Gerani Beach. Agia Marina 6 bus stop is relatively near this Platanias property.

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