Curated luxury hotels in Crete

Set in Adelianos Kampos, 300 metres from Platanes Beach, Nalu Resort & SPA Adults Only Hotel offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a hot tub. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Nalu Resort & SPA Adults Only Hotel provides certain units that feature a balcony, and every room includes a kettle. The units have a wardrobe.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. At Nalu Resort & SPA Adults Only Hotel you will find a restaurant serving Greek, Mediterranean and international cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 6.4 km from the hotel, while Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 19 km away. Chania International Airport is 74 km from the property.

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.

Situated on a secluded bay, just 20 metres from the beach, Vasia Ornos (Adults Only) offers rooms with private balcony. Features include a fresh-water pool with free sun beds and umbrellas. Agios Nikolaos is 1.5 km away.

Ormos Hotel rooms have sea, garden or pool view. All rooms are air conditioned and have a satellite TV, hairdryer and a mini fridge. In-room safes can be provided at a charge.

Buffet breakfast is served daily and can be enjoyed indoors or on the sea-view terrace. Drinks are served at the pool bar and the lounge bar with satellite TV.

The hotel is a around a 10-minute drive from the cosmopolitan resort of Elounda, while the village of Plaka is at 13 km. Free private parking is provided on site.

Featuring 2 swimming pools, Elounda Breeze Resort is 2 km away from Elounda village. The 4-star resort is set 200 metres away form a private beach with water sports.

Each of Elounda Breeze Resort rooms is fully air-conditioned and tastefully furnished. The spacious balconies open to relaxing views of the resort’s grounds and the sea.

Families will love the family-fun pool, whilst those looking to unwind can take a dip in the relaxation pool. More active guests will enjoy the on-site fitness room with sauna, and the tennis and volleyball facilities.

During the summer, Elounda Breeze Resort’s animation team provides live entertainment for the family, both day and night. In the evening, you can enjoy Greek theme nights with live music and dancing.

Elounda Breeze Resort is 8 km from Agios Nikolaos. The airport of Heraklion is approximately 65 km away.

The 5-star Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort, Six Senses Spa is situated along the coast of Elounda. All rooms have views of Mirabello Bay. Guests can play golf or tennis on site, or relax at the awarded Six Senses Spa.

The airy rooms have wooden floors and a sea-view veranda with teak furniture and blooming plants. Equipment includes an LDC TV with satellite and cable channels, and a furnished seating area.

Porto Elounda offers the first Six Senses Spa™ in Europe, with holistic treatments, covering an area of 2,200 m². Facilities include a heated freshwater indoor pool, sauna and steam room.

The 9-hole golf course is available to resort guests only. The hotel’s water sports centre includes jet-skis, wind surfing, water ski and sailing. Luxury yachts are available, as well as a PADI certified scuba diving centre. There is also a playground for infants and kids with a variety of learning activities.

Breakfast and dinner are served at the sea-view Nafsika Restaurant. You can choose to have lunch at Aglio e Olio serving Italian cuisine, or the beachfront tavern Odysseus.

The Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort is 70 km away from Heraklion International Airport. The hotel's helicopter-pad allows direct transfers from Athens or Heraklion. Transportation within the hotel is possible.

Within 50 metres from the sandy beach of Agios Nikolaos, Santa Marina Hotel features a swimming pool and a restaurant with a furnished terrace by the garden. Free WiFi is available in the reception.

The air-conditioned rooms at Santa Marina are decorated in earthy tones. They are equipped with a satellite TV and mini fridge, while free toiletries and a hairdryer can be found in the private bathroom.

Guests can taste Greek and international dishes at the on-site restaurant which they can enjoy either the indoor dining area or by the garden. There is also a bar with a spacious lounge and a TV, where you can have a coffee or a drink.

The lake of Agios Nikolaos is 500 metres away, while many taverns, cafes and shops can be found in the town’s centre. The cosmopolitan village of Elounda is around 10 km away. Massage treatments can be provided on request.

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.

Blue Marine Resort and Spa Hotel is located just metres away from the sea. In addition to 2 outdoor pools, the beachfront resort features 4 restaurants and a spa.

All rooms enjoy excellent views to the sea and the bay of Mirabello. Each air-conditioned room include a mini fridge, hairdryer, satellite TV, and internet access.

The hotel spa features an indoor pool, sauna, hot tub and steam room. It also has many treatment rooms. Water sports facilities, such as canoe and water ski, are available on the beach.

The main restaurant enjoys pool view, and serves a wide variety of Greek and international dishes. Live cooking is featured in Ya Mas, a typical grill house in a spectacular location overlook the sea. Marino Al Mare a la carte and Olive Tree restaurants are located on the 5th floor, with enchanting views of the sea.

Blue Marine Resort and Spa Hotel is 6 km from the centre and picturesque port of Agios Nikolaos. Heraklion lies around 63 km away.

Facing the beachfront, Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels offers 5-star accommodation in Rethymno Town and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Among the various facilities of this property are a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Every room comes with a kettle, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with city views. All units include a wardrobe.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and vegetarian options.

Guests can enjoy the spa and wellness centre, take a dip into the indoor pool, organise trips at the tour desk, or rent a car to explore the surroundings.

Rethymno Beach is a few steps from Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels, while Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 3.5 km away. Chania International Airport is 74 km from the property.

With a stay at Chania Flair Boutique Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Chania (Chania Town), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Nea Chora Beach and 9 minutes by foot from Old Venetian Harbor. This luxury hotel is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Port of Souda.

When you stay at Santo Mangata Boutique Hotel - Adults only in Santorini, you'll be on the beach – a 1-minute drive from Perissa Beach and 7 minutes from Perivolos Beach. This beach hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Athinios Port and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Kamari Beach.

Located in Agios Nikolaos, Daios Cove is within a 10-minute drive of Karavostasi Beach and Lake Voulismeni. This beach resort is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Agios Panteleímonas and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Almiros.

With a stay at Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort, Santorini in Santorini, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Santorini Caldera and 5 minutes from Athinios Port. This luxury hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Kamari Beach and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Perivolos Beach.

When you stay at Grace Hotel, Auberge Collection in Santorini, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Kamari Beach and Athinios Port. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Santorini Caldera and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint.

When you stay at Apeiron Blue Santorini - Sustainable Adults Only 14+ in Santorini, you'll be near the beach – a 1-minute drive from Santorini Caldera and 6 minutes from Athinios Port. This luxury hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Kamari Beach and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Perivolos Beach.

With a stay at Serenissima Boutique Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Chania, steps from Old Venetian Harbor and 13 minutes by foot from Nea Chora Beach. This luxury hotel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Port of Souda.

When you stay at Pilot Amphora Boutique Hotel - Adults Only in Apokoronas, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Kalyváki and Georgioupolis Beach. This luxury hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Lake Kournas and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Episkopi Beach.

When you stay at Honeymoon Petra Villas in Santorini, you'll be near the bay – a 1-minute drive from Santorini Caldera and 10 minutes from Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint. This luxury hotel is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Kamari Beach and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Athinios Port.

Located in Rethymno (Perivolia), Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels is within a 10-minute drive of Rimondi Fountain and Neratze Mosque and Minaret. This beach resort is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Marine Life Museum and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Fortezza Castle.

Located in Chania Town, less than 1 km from Koum Kapi Beach, The Tanneries Hotel & Spa - a Member of Design Hotels provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with an indoor pool, hot tub, and hammam, as well as a bar.

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 and a private bathroom with a shower. The Tanneries Hotel & Spa - a Member of Design Hotels offers certain rooms that include a balcony, and every room is equipped with a kettle. All units feature a wardrobe.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Archaeological Museum of Chania, House-Museum of Eleftherios Venizelos and Saint Anargyri Church. Chania International Airport is 11 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.