Curated boutique hotels in Crete

When you stay at Delina Mountain Resort in Anogia, you'll be connected to a shopping centre, within a 5-minute drive of Nikos Xylouris Home and Museum of Grylios. This family-friendly hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Sfendoni Cave and 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from Wooden Sculptures Museum.

When you stay at Horizon Beach Hotel in Hersonissos, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Sarakino and Port of Hersonissos. This all-inclusive hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Stalis Beach and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Convention Centre Creta Maris.

Set on a beach in Stalís, this 5-star hotel offers 3 freshwater pools and a poolside bar with a sun terrace. Leisure facilities include a Turkish bath, sauna and a fitness centre.

Fitted with private balconies or terraces, all spacious rooms at Cactus Royal Spa & Resort Adults Only include large windows and elegant furniture. Each comes with individually controlled air conditioning and satellite TV.

Guests can join an aerobic class or have a relaxing massage. Water sports are available at the beach and there is a separate swimming pool for children. For a quiet afternoon, there is a TV room with fireplace.

The Cactus Royal Spa & Resort Adults Only hotel is located between Agios Nikolaos and the capital Heraklion. It is 35 km from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport and private parking is possible on site.

When you stay at Sentido Kyknos Beach Adults Only in Hersonissos, you'll be in the entertainment district, within a 5-minute drive of Stalis Beach and Palace of Malia. This all-inclusive property is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Star Beach Water Park and 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from Port of Hersonissos.

With a stay at Mitsis Bali Paradise in Mylopotamos, you'll be by the sea, just a 2-minute walk from Varkotopos beach and 8 minutes by foot from Livadi beach. This all-inclusive hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Vlihi Nero beach and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Reptisland.

With a stay at Vasia Resort & Spa in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Sissi Mini Golf. This beach hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Stalis Beach and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Port of Hersonissos.

With a stay at Minos Imperial Beach Resort Milatos Crete in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be 4 mi (6.4 km) from Milatos Cave and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Palace of Malia. This beach hotel is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Stalis Beach and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Star Beach Water Park.

With a stay at Triton Authentic Cretan Hotel in Minoa Pediada, you'll be on the waterfront and 30.2 mi (48.6 km) from Palace of Knossos and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Keratokambos Beach. This beach hotel is 17 mi (27.4 km) from Sidonia Beach and 25.4 mi (40.8 km) from Gortyna.

When you stay at Iberostar Waves Creta Panorama & Mare in Mylopotamos, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Geropotamos Beach and Spilies Beach. This beach hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Limni Beach and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Church of Agios Yiorgos.

The Creta Star Hotel - Adults Only is an all-inclusive hotel on the wonderful beach of Skaleta. This 4-star hotel offers quality accommodation and great facilities in a pretty location, as well as free WiFi throughout.

The hotel has 324 guest rooms, most of which have views over the sea. Each room is brightly decorated, includes a modern bathroom and features a balcony or terrace.

All meals, snacks and selected beverages are offered in the all-inclusive package at the Creta Star Hotel - Adults Only. Buffet-style meals are served in the main restaurant or in the poolside bar and guests can enjoy a great choice of international food, plus of course many Greek dishes.

Leisure facilities at the hotel include 1 outdoor, saltwater swimming pool, 1 indoor fresh-water swimming pool, tennis courts and a gym. There is also an activity program which includes water aerobics and beach volleyball, plus evening entertainment.

The Creta Star Hotel - Adults Only has pretty gardens that run down to its 400-metre private beach. The town of Rethymno is 12km away.

Located in Rethymno, Rethymno Palace is within a 10-minute drive of St. Anthony Gorge and Municipal Garden. This beach hotel is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Rimondi Fountain and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Museum of Contemporary Art.

When you stay at Elounda Orama Boutique Hotel in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Hiona Beach and Alykes of Elounda. This spa hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Elounda Windmills and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Christian Basilica Poros Elounda.

Located in Agios Nikolaos, Vasia Ormos - Adults Only is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum and Ammoúdi. This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Folk Museum and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Lake Voulismeni.

Located in Agios Nikolaos, Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort is within a 5-minute drive of Alykes of Elounda and Christian Basilica Poros Elounda. This beach hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Elounda Windmills and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Hiona Beach.

A stay at Santa Marina Unique Hotel places you in the heart of Agios Nikolaos, steps from Ámmos and 5 minutes by foot from Lake Voulismeni. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Folk Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Kitroplateía.

Located in Agios Nikolaos, Blue Marine Resort & Spa is by the sea – a 4-minute drive from Almiros and 7 minutes from Lake Voulismeni. This beach hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Ámmos and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Karavostasi Beach.

With a stay at Odyssia Beach Hotel in Rethymno (Perivolia), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Town Beach and Blue Beach. This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Mili Gorge and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Horse Park Rethymno.

Situated in Hersonissos, less than 1 km from Sarandaris Cape Beach, Hersonissos Village Hotel & Bungalows features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, this 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool, entertainment staff and a 24-hour front desk.

At the hotel, the rooms have a patio. Hersonissos Village Hotel & Bungalows offers some rooms with sea views, and the rooms include a balcony. All rooms at the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box.

Hersonissos Village Hotel & Bungalows offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis, darts and mini-golf at the hotel, and car hire is available.

Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 11 km from Hersonissos Village Hotel & Bungalows, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 27 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 20 km away.

Eurohotel Katrin Hotel & Bungalows has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Stalida. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, karaoke and a kids' club.

At the hotel, rooms include a balcony. Each room has a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some feature sea views. Guest rooms will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV.

Guests at Eurohotel Katrin Hotel & Bungalows can enjoy a buffet or an American breakfast.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at Eurohotel Katrin Hotel & Bungalows, and the area is popular for cycling.

Stalida Beach is 300 metres from the hotel, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 17 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 25 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Kernos Beach Hotel & Bungalows is located on a secluded long white sandy beach in Malia. It offers 2 freshwater swimming pools and 2 tennis courts. Free WiFi is provided throughout.

Surrounded by extensive gardens with walking paths, the 4-star hotel disposes 287 rooms, bungalows and suites, including 25 with waterfront position. Each is fitted with air conditioning, TV with satellite channels and bathroom with hairdryer.

At the main restaurant, American buffet breakfast, 4-course lunch and dinner are served. The seafront Fish Restaurant offers a wide range of seafood and fish delicacies for lunch. The Tavernaki Snack-Bar offers a variety of snacks, salads and grilled food. The Kafenion serves traditional Greek coffee or ouzo. Hot and cold beverages are served at The Cafeteria.

The Crete Golf Club is located 12 km from the Kernos Beach Hotel. The front desk can arrange reduced fees.