Last-minute family friendly hotel deals in Crete

When you stay at Pilot Beach Resort in Apokoronas, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Georgioupolis Beach and Lake Kournas. This beach hotel is 7 mi (11.2 km) from Dourakis Winery and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Argiroupoli Springs.

When you stay at Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa in Platanias, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Tavrontis Beach and Gonia Monastery. This beach hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Kalamaki Beach.

When you stay at Istron Bay Hotel in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Agios Panteleímonas and Golden Beach. This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Voulisma Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Karavostasi Beach.

With a stay at Atlantica Ocean Beach Resort in Platanias, you'll be 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Platanias Beach and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Agia Marina Beach. This all-inclusive property is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Stalos Beach and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Kalamaki Beach.

When you stay at Galini Palace Resort Hotel in Platanias, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Gonia Monastery and Orthodox Academy of Crete. This beach hotel is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from Falassarna Beach.

With a stay at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa in Platanias, you'll be 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Orthodox Academy of Crete and 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Afrata Beach. This luxury hotel is 10 mi (16.1 km) from War Shelter of Platanias and 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Platanias Beach.

With a stay at Molos Bay Hotel in Kissamos, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Port of Kissamos and Mávros Mólos. This beach hotel is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Balos Beach and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Falassarna Beach.

With a stay at Bellonias Villas, you'll be centrally located in Santorini – a 1-minute drive from Kamari Beach and 11 minutes from Athinios Port. This beach hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Santorini Caldera and 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Perivolos Beach.

With a stay at Chrispy Waterpark Resort in Platanias, you'll be 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Afrata Beach and 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from Agia Marina Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Agioi Apostoloi Beach and 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete.

With a stay at Hotel Christina in Chania (Chania Town), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Nea Chora Beach and within a 5-minute drive of Old Venetian Harbor. This beach hotel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Port of Souda.

When you stay at Corissia Princess Hotel in Apokoronas, you'll be near the bay, within a 10-minute walk of Kalyváki and Georgioupolis Beach. This beach hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Lake Kournas and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Episkopi Beach.

Althea Village is 600 metres away from the beach of Agioi Apostoloi. It offers 4 swimming pools, a traditional restaurant, a gym and 2 bars, as well as various accommodation types, all with private balcony.

The Althea Village rooms, apartments and suites are decorated in a traditional style and each of them features its own private balcony, air conditioning, refrigerator, satellite TV, telephone and safe.

Guests enjoy 2 swimming pools for adults, plus 2 pools for children, and an extensive sunbathing terrace with sun loungers and umbrellas.

Cretan cuisine is served at the traditional tavern Aktaion. The pool-side snack bar Elia serves drinks, cocktails or snacks under the shade of an ancient olive tree.

Bar Artemis offers table tennis tables, pool tables and electronic games. Althea Village also offers a playground and a gym.

The centre of Chania is 4 km away and is connected with regular bus service. Within a short distance from the Althea Village, guests can find water sports, horse riding and mini golf facilities.

When you stay at Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa in Platanias, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Agia Marina Beach and Old Venetian Harbor. This family-friendly resort is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Port of Souda and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Kalamaki Beach.

When you stay at Chrispy Beach Resort in Chania, you'll be on the beach – a 1-minute drive from Agia Marina Beach and 8 minutes from Kalamaki Beach. This beach hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Port of Souda and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Nea Chora Beach.

When you stay at Cretan Dream Resort and Spa in Chania, you'll be on the beach – a 2-minute drive from Kalamaki Beach and 6 minutes from Agia Marina Beach. This beach hotel is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Port of Souda and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Nea Chora Beach.

When you stay at Afroditi Venus Beach Hotel & Spa in Santorini, you'll be on the beach – a 1-minute drive from Kamari Beach and 6 minutes from Ancient Thira. This beach hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Athinios Port and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Santorini Caldera.

Set on the beach, Mare Blue Hotel has a massage centre and 4 swimming pools in Koutsounari. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a seasonal outdoor pool.

At the hotel, the rooms include a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. All rooms at Mare Blue Hotel have air conditioning and a wardrobe. Each opens to a balcony or terrace.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy buffet breakfast and late continental breakfast. A buffet restaurant for lunch and dinner, featuring international and Greek specialities, is also available.

Mare Blue Hotel is rated as a 5 star accommodation with a children's playground. You can play table tennis and mini-golf at the hotel, and car hire is available. Facilities include tennis courts, beach volley and watersports.

The nearest town from the hotel is Ierapetra 10km away, Agios Nikolaos is 40 km from Mare Blue Hotel, while Elounda is 49 km from the property. The nearest airports are Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport in Heraklion, 98 km away and Sitia airport, 50 km away. A paid airport shuttle service is available for guests’ convenience.

With a stay at Pearl Beach Hotel in Rethymno (Perivolia), you'll be steps from Town Beach and Blue Beach. This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Mili Gorge and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Horse Park Rethymno.

With a stay at Sitia Beach City Resort & Spa in Sitia, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Petras Beach and 8 minutes by foot from Sitia Archaeological Museum. This beach hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Folklore Museum and 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Richtis Gorge.

When you stay at Petra Mare - All Inclusive in Ierapetra, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Ierapetra Archaeological Museum and Ierapetra Venetian Fort. This all-inclusive property is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Ierapetra Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Belegrina.