Curated romantic hotels in Crete

Located near the sea, the family-run Elounda Palm Hotel & Suites is located in the area of Elounda. A restaurant and a lounge bar, as well as a large outdoor pool with poolside bar are featured.

Rooms open to balconies that face the Mediterranean gardens or the deep blue sea of the Elounda gulf. Air conditioning and satellite TVs are standard, while rooms with sharing and private pools are available.

A rich and varied buffet breakfast is served daily. Lunch and dinner menus focus on Greek and Mediterranean dishes.

The hotel is only 1 km from the centre of Elounda, and 7 km from lively Agios Nikolaos. Heraklion Airport is 68 km away.

Free parking is available on site. Other amenities include a gift shop, free WiFi and air conditioning in public areas.

Located in Rethymno, Grecotel Creta Palace is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Rethymnon Town Hall and Rethymnon Venetian Port. This beach hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Rimondi Fountain and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Fortezza Castle.

Situated in Agia Pelagia, 1.6 km from Agia Pelagia Beach, Panorama Village Hotel features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a sea view.

Guests at the hotel can enjoy a continental or an American breakfast.

Round-the-clock assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak German, Greek and English.

Venetian Walls is 19 km from Panorama Village Hotel, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 20 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 23 km away.

Boasting private botanical gardens, Out Of The Blue Resort & Spa rests upon its private peninsula in Agia Pelagia. It features 7 fresh-water pools, 7 restaurants, and a spa with hydrotherapy pool.

Resembling a Cretan village, Out Of The Blue Resort & Spa accommodation is surrounded by extensive gardens and 2 beaches. All units have a balcony with garden or sea view, and are equipped with a satellite plasma TV, air conditioning and phone with voicemail.

Out Of The Blue Resort & Spa offers a variety of restaurants varying from French gourmet to Italian, from Fusion to traditional Greek and Cretan cuisine. All dishes are prepared with fresh ingredients, organically-grown within the hotel’s 3 private greenhouses.

Guests can enjoy private massage sessions or unique hydrotherapies at the hotel’s grounds. The Euphoria Spa also features hamam and sauna facilities.

Children up to the age of 10 have free access to the Minoan Amusement Park, offering a representation of the Minoan Mythology with various activities. They are also offered free meals.

Out Of The Blue Resort & Spa is 100 metres from the centre of Agia Pelagia. The Minoan Palace of Knossos is 28 km away, while Heraklion International Airport is 25 km away. Free parking is provided on site.

The 4-star Diogenis Blue Palace is situated on the seafront in Kato Gouves. It offers a main pool, children’s pool and sunbathing terrace. A restaurant and a café are also featured on site.

Sunny and bright, rooms at Diogenis Blue Palace are air conditioned and heated. Each includes an LCD TV, telephone and mini fridge. Daily housekeeping is provided.

Sun beds and umbrellas are provided around the pools and at the beach. Guests can make use of the free WiFi access in Diogenis Blue Palace’s lobby.

A variety of Cretan and Mediterranean dishes are served at the hotel’s restaurant. Snacks, coffees and drinks are available at the pool-side bar. Greek nights and cooking shows are organised by the chef, while karaoke nights are offered for the guests' entertainment.

Hersonissos is just 8 km away, while Heraklion and the airport are less than 15 km away. The Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is reached after 5 km. Multilingual front-desk staff are available 24/7.

Facing the beachfront, The Island Hotel - Adults Only - offers 5-star accommodation in Gouves and features a shared lounge, terrace and bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property has a year-round outdoor pool, indoor pool, fitness centre and garden.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath. All rooms have a wardrobe.

A continental, Full English/Irish or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At The Island Hotel - Adults Only - you will find a restaurant serving Greek, Mediterranean and Pizza cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

You can play table tennis, darts, and tennis at the accommodation.

Languages spoken at the reception include German, Greek, English and French.

Gouves Beach is 200 metres from The Island Hotel - Adults Only -, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 4.9 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 14 km away.

In the historic Knossos, near Hersonissos, lies the Knossos Royal. Set in gardens overlooking Crete’s north coast, this complex of bungalows enjoy a private beach.

All rooms have furnished balcony or veranda with beautiful views to the sea or the garden, satellite television and internet access.

Guests can indulge in a range of sports and recreation activities, while children may discover a whole world of playgrounds, waterslides and special swimming pools, as well as involve in creative activities.

Knossos Royal offers many and varied restaurants including the beach restaurant, the gourmet Fontana Amorosa and the Greek taverna Artemis.

The 5-star hotel offers a vast array of concierge services from limousine and Lear-jet service, to club transfer within the premises, and secretarial support.

Located in Stalida, 80 metres from Stalida Beach, Nami Hotel & Suites provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, this 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental or American options. The restaurant at Nami Hotel & Suites serves Greek and Mediterranean cuisine.

The accommodation offers a hot tub.

Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 18 km from Nami Hotel & Suites, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 32 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 26 km from the property.

Situated in the fishing village of Bali, Filion Suites Resort & Spa offers stylish accommodation with balcony overlooking the pool. It has a spa centre, 2 restaurants and a lounge bar.

Filion rooms and suites are air conditioned and elegantly decorated. They are equipped with a satellite flat-screen TV and feature a marble bathroom. Some units also include a private pool.

The Blue Spa Club is the ideal place to relax, and enjoy massage and beauty treatments.

Guests can enjoy buffet breakfast and dinner at the restaurant with local specialities. Lithos Tavern serves a la carte dishes overlooking the pool. The lounge bar serves drinks and exotic cocktails in a relaxing setting.

The picturesque town of Rethymno is 30 km from Filion Suites. Heraklion International Airport is a 50-minute drive away. Free private parking is available on site.

Situated in Panormos Rethymno, 1.6 km from Panormos Beach, Europa Resort Hotel features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has pool views and free WiFi. The hotel has a terrace and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.

At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a patio with a garden view. Europa Resort Hotel provides some rooms with mountain views, and rooms come with a balcony. At the accommodation rooms include air conditioning and a safety deposit box.

A buffet breakfast is available at Europa Resort Hotel.

Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 14 km from the hotel, while Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 21 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 61 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Located in Agios Nikolaos, 600 metres from Almiros Beach, Ariadne Beach - Adults Only provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy Mediterranean and international dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

At the hotel, each room is fitted with a wardrobe. Guest rooms in Ariadne Beach - Adults Only are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

Ariadne Beach - Adults Only offers a terrace. You can play table tennis at the hotel, and car hire is available.

With staff speaking Greek, English and Italian, around the clock guidance is available at the reception.

Popular points of interest near Ariadne Beach - Adults Only include Lake Voulismeni, Panagia Vrefotrofos and Agios Nikolaos Port. Heraklion International Airport is 59 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Enjoying a picturesque location on the peaceful and sandy beach of Ammoudara, Faedra Beach is just 3 km away from the centre of Agios Nikolaos. Guests enjoy free sun beds and umbrellas both next to the pool and on the beach.

Faedra Beach Hotel consists of suites, apartments and studios. Each one offers a spacious balcony with a view to the sea or the garden. The well-appointed rooms are equipped with all modern amenities and double glazed windows and doors.

There is regular local transport from Faedra Beach to the centre of Agios Nikolaos and the major cities of the island, making this an ideal base for exploring Crete. If you prefer to relax in Ammoudara Beach, dine at Faedra Beach Hotel's taverna on the sea front and savour traditional Cretan dishes.

Located in Malevizi, Civitel Creta Beach is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Pankritio Stadium and Venetian Walls. This beach hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Hania Gate and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Nikos Kazantzakis Museum.

When you stay at Seaside A Lifestyle Resort All Inclusive in Malevizi, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Mononaftis Beach and Stay Wet. This all-inclusive property is 16 mi (25.7 km) from Heraklion Port and 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

When you stay at Vasia Royal Hotel in Hersonissos, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Port of Hersonissos. This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Stalis Beach and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Star Beach Water Park.

Located in Hersonissos, Magda Hotel is in the entertainment district – a 3-minute drive from Dinosauria Park and 9 minutes from Watercity Waterpark. This all-inclusive hotel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Aquaworld Aquarium and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Acqua Plus Water Park.

When you stay at Bella Beach - All Inclusive in Hersonissos, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Port of Hersonissos and Star Beach Water Park. This all-inclusive property is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Stalis Beach and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Heraklion Port.

Located in Hersonissos, 200 metres from Analipsi Beach, Anissa Beach Hotel provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features an ATM, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests.

An American breakfast is available at the hotel.

Anissa Beach Hotel offers a terrace. You can play tennis at this 4-star hotel, and car hire is available.

Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 8.9 km from the accommodation, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 24 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 18 km from the property.

With a stay at Mitsis Cretan Village in Hersonissos, you'll be a 5-minute drive from Port of Hersonissos and 6 minutes from Star Beach Water Park. This all-inclusive hotel is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Stalis Beach and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Sarandaris Beach.

When you stay at Knossos Royal in Hersonissos, you'll be on the beach – a 4-minute drive from Port of Hersonissos and 6 minutes from Star Beach Water Park. This beach hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Stalis Beach and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Sarandaris Beach.