Curated luxury hotels in Crete

With a stay at Elounda Akti Olous - Adults only in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be on the beach, just a 3-minute walk from Hiona Beach and 9 minutes by foot from Alykes of Elounda. This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Elounda Windmills and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Christian Basilica Poros Elounda.

With a stay at Enorme Santanna Island in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Sissi Mini Golf. This luxury hotel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Stalis Beach and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Malia Beach.

Just 150 metres from Agia Pelagia beach, Alexander House Hotel features an outdoor pool with a shallow area for children, a restaurant, a main bar and a snack bar. The swimming pool is equipped with free sunbeds and umbrellas.

Rooms overlook the garden or sea. A fridge and TV are standard in all rooms. Air conditioning comes standard.

A buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner is served daily and the on-site bar provides a variety of coffees and drinks. The restaurant prepares Cretan and International dishes, freshly baked breads and a variety of homemade desserts.

Hotel activities include a fitness room, table tennis, darts, billiard and puzzle games. Free WiFi is provided in public areas.

The 24-hour multilingual front desk offers concierge service and will help you organize your trips.

Closest major airport is Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport, Heraklion at 20 km.Taxis and the public bus stop are available just a few steps outside the hotel.

With a stay at Sissi Bay Resort in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Boufos. This hotel is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Stalis Beach and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Malia Beach.

With a stay at Castello Village Resort in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Sissi Mini Golf. This eco-friendly aparthotel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Stalis Beach and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Malia Beach.

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 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Agios Antonios Monastery and 17 mi (27.4 km) from Sidonia Beach.

Located in Platanes, 200 metres from Platanes Beach, Minos Mare Royal provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property features an outdoor pool, sauna, hot tub and massage services.

At the hotel, every room is equipped with a balcony. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, all units at Minos Mare Royal have a TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms include a seating area. All rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a hairdryer and a CD player.

Minos Mare Royal offers a children's playground.

Rethymno Beach is 1.1 km from the hotel, while Beach Adelianos Kampos is 1.2 km away. Chania International Airport is 75 km from the property.

Facing the beachfront, Enorme Teatro Beach offers 4-star accommodation in Amoudara Herakliou and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace. Offering a bar, the property is located within a few steps of Amoudara Beach. The accommodation offers nightclub and room service.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms are equipped with a kettle, while some rooms also feature a patio and others also feature sea views. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and gluten-free options. At Enorme Teatro Beach you will find a restaurant serving international cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Venetian Walls is 6.7 km from the accommodation, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 7.8 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 10 km away.

When you stay at Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village in Malevizi, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. This hotel is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Palace of Knossos and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Tylissos.

When you stay at MARI KRISTIN Beach Hotel - Adults Only in Hersonissos, you'll be by the sea – a 1-minute drive from Star Beach Water Park and 8 minutes from Stalis Beach. This hotel is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Malia Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Aquaworld Aquarium.

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.

With a stay at Casa Blu - Adults Only by Checkin in Hersonissos, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Port of Hersonissos. This luxury hotel is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Stalis Beach and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Malia Beach.

When you stay at Hara Ilios Village in Hersonissos, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Port of Hersonissos and Star Beach Water Park. This family-friendly hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Heraklion Port and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Stalis Beach.

When you stay at AneSea Hotel in Hersonissos, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Stalis Beach and Malia Beach. This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Star Beach Water Park and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Port of Hersonissos.

When you stay at Enorme Serenity Spritz - Adults Only in Hersonissos, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Port of Hersonissos. This eco-friendly hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Stalis Beach and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Malia Beach.

Imperial Palace Adults Only has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and restaurant in Adelianos Kampos. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The hotel features a hot tub, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower.

Imperial Palace Adults Only offers a buffet or American breakfast.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Pirgos Beach, Beach Adelianos Kampos and Sfakaki Beach. Heraklion International Airport is 72 km from the property.

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.

With a stay at Dimitrios Beach Hotel Adults Friendly 14 plus in Rethymno (Perivolia), you'll be steps from Town Beach and 3 minutes by foot from Blue Beach. This hotel is 13.7 mi (22 km) from Georgioupolis Beach and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Mili Gorge.

Just 600 metres from a sandy beach in the lively Malia Town, Solimar Ruby boasts an outdoor pool surrounded by a tropical gardens and a poolside snack bar. Stylish and air-conditioned rooms offer pool or mountain views.

Fitted with floral print wallpaper, the tastefully decorated guestrooms feature a satellite TV and mini fridge. Each opens out onto a balcony. Free toiletries and a hairdryer stock the private bathroom. Some include slippers, bathrobes and an electric kettle.

The restaurant of Solimar Ruby offers Greek and International dishes throughout the day. The snack bar, conveniently located by the pool, provides light meals and refreshing drinks.

Kids can play in their own paddling pool and playground. Other on-site activities include billiards and table tennis. Wi-Fi is available throughout with surcharge.

Various café-bars, taverns and shops are just a few steps from the property. The famous Minoan Palace is at a distance of 3 km, whereas the archeological site of Malia is 5 km away. It is 32 km from Heraklion International Airport.

With a stay at Kostas Apartments, you'll be centrally located in Hersonissos, within a 5-minute drive of Stalis Beach and Star Beach Water Park. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Malia Beach and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Port of Hersonissos.