Curated luxury hotels in Heraklion

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.

When you stay at Silva Beach Hotel in Hersonissos, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Port of Hersonissos. This all-inclusive hotel is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Stalis Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lychnostatis.

When you stay at Annabelle Beach Resort - All Inclusive in Hersonissos, you'll be on the beach – a 5-minute drive from Port of Hersonissos and 7 minutes from Star Beach Water Park. This all-inclusive property is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Stalis Beach and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Sarandaris Beach.

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.

With a stay at Kakkos Bay in Ierapetra, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Ierapetra Archaeological Museum and Ierapetra Beach. This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Belegrina and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Ierapetra Venetian Fort.

Elounda Orama features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Elounda. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.

A buffet, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Speaking Greek and English at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day.

Elounda Beach is 600 metres from Elounda Orama, while Lake Voulismeni is 11 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 60 km from the property.

When you stay at Arminda Hotel & Spa in Hersonissos, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Stalis Beach. This all-inclusive hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Port of Hersonissos and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lychnostatis.

With a stay at Cretan Seaside Boutique Hotel in Hersonissos, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Star Beach Water Park and within a 5-minute drive of Port of Hersonissos. This all-inclusive hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Stalis Beach and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lychnostatis.

When you stay at Hersonissos Palace - All Inclusive in Hersonissos, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Port of Hersonissos and Star Beach Water Park. This all-inclusive property is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Stalis Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Paraskevi Church.

Facing the beachfront, White Olive Elite Rethymno offers 5-star accommodation in Sfakaki and has an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and bar. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. White Olive Elite Rethymno provides some rooms with sea views, and the rooms include a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the property.

Sfakaki Beach is 100 metres from the accommodation, while Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 11 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 71 km away.

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.

With a stay at Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort - All Inclusive in Malevizi, you'll be on the beach – a 3-minute walk from Fódele Beach and a 4-minute drive from Museum of El Greco. This all-inclusive property is 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Heraklion Port and 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

El Greco Hotel is centrally located in Ierapetra – a 5-minute walk from Ierapetra Archaeological Museum and 10 minutes by foot from Ierapetra Venetian Fort. This beach hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Chrissi Island and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Koutsounari Long Beach.

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.

When you stay at Hersonissos Maris in Hersonissos, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Port of Hersonissos and Star Beach Water Park. This spa hotel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Stalis Beach and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Sarandaris Beach.

With stunning views of Elounda Bay and the sea, INNSiDE by Melia Elounda offers a large outdoor swimming pool.

Away from the noise of tourists and surrounded by beautiful olive and citrus groves, INNSiDE by Melia Elounda allows you to enjoy peace and full relaxation.

INNSiDE by Melia Elounda is also close to Mirabello Bay and you can easily access the water sport activities at the nearby beaches, as well as shops and local attractions.

Located in Hersonissos, Momi Slow Living Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Aquaworld Aquarium and Port of Hersonissos. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Convention Centre Creta Maris and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Sarandaris Beach.

When you stay at Mediterraneo Hotel - All Inclusive in Hersonissos, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Stalis Beach. This all-inclusive property is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Port of Hersonissos and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lychnostatis.

Set in Hersonissos, less than 1 km from Anissaras Main Beach, Aloe Boutique Hotel Powered By Anissa offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has pool views, and guests can enjoy access to a shared lounge and to a terrace. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

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

The breakfast offers buffet, continental or American options.

Aloe Boutique Hotel Powered By Anissa offers a barbecue.

Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 11 km from the accommodation, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 26 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 20 km from the property.

When you stay at Palmera Beach - Adults Only in Hersonissos, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Port of Hersonissos. This beach hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Stalis Beach and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Sarakino.