The best luxury hotels on Crete

Hotel Blue Palace in Elounda is amphitheatrically built on a sloping hill commanding stunning views. One of the best luxury beachfront hotels with sophisticated interior for discerning guests. Here, everything you wish for will come true. Luxury rooms and suites with romantic atmosphere infinity pools overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, tranquillity under the Greek sun and 2 picturesque authentic villages accessible. Therefore we include this stunning hideaway in our self drive tour "Crete in Comfort"! One of our best favourite-places of Crete.

The Village Heights Traditional Mountain Resort is set amidst lush landscaped gardens with breathtaking views to the sea. This 5-star-comfortable bungalow hotel with apartments and studios offers a lot of amenities. It is generously and extensively integrated into the landscape. The 18-hole golf course from the nearby Crete Golf Club, and the pampering spa treatments, the hotel offers relaxation with warm and attentive service. Sun beds and parasols are available free of charge to hotel guests at the Beach Club Comber on Stalida Beach. Use the free shuttle bus to the beach club and enjoy fantastic days by the sea.

East Crete 5-Star Luxury Boutique-Hotel Royal Marmin Bay located in the fishing village Elounda. To the coastal city Agios Nikolaos 6 km. Architecturally blended with the natural environment. The Luxury Hotel built with natural stones from the surroundings is the first ecologically green hotel in Greece that constitutes the ideal five-star choice for those in quest of relaxation and luxury, away from all. The small boutique hotel comes with 88 rooms/suites.

5-Star Luxury Hotel Domes of Elounda. The luxury that awaits guests here is truly beyond all stars. The scenery will unwind you and make you feel like at ‘home away from home’. The small Premium-Hotel Domes of Elounda is situated in an undulating landscape and provides a far view of the isle Spinalonga and the Mediterranean Blue. With its exceptional accommodation options, unrivalled family-friendly facilities and experienced child-friendly staff families can expect a serene and pampered ambiance. A luxurious atmosphere make days at sea an extraordinary oasis of peace and tranquility. Take advantage of our unbeatable early booking rates.

The Hotel Elounda Mare with its 82 units is a Relais Chateaux Hotel set in a tropical garden with stunning views to the Mediterranean Sea. This small 5-star-Luxury Hotel in Eastern Crete convinces with a huge garden with authentic ambience and comfortable rooms. Its Six Senses Spa with qualified wellness-experts offers an intuitive mix of science and human awareness. Start your holiday off by pre-booking your airport transfer, excursions and car hire directly by the Crete-Travel-Experts Kreta.com. Everything from one source. Nothing is left to chance; we do everything for your summer happiness!

The small 5-Star-luxury Beachfront- Hotel Domes Noruz is an Adults Only Hotel. An exclusive, premium small luxury beachfront resort that leaves no wish unfulfilled. Located at the gates of the picturesque city Chania in western Crete. Domes Noruz ,with its 83 luxury units,was created to fulfill the desires of passionate luxury travelers, offers high level accommodation. Spend balmy days stretched out beside the infinity pool or lounging on the sofa in the double-height living room. When night falls, install yourself at the RAW BAR with best Lounge - Music for romantic moments.

The Hotel Domes Zeen with 106 rooms located before the gates of the picturesque port city of Chania is quietly located directly above the beach. A modern hotel concept for globetrotters who want to live differently than in a normal hotel complex. Innovatively and creatively implemented. Barefoot Luxury, just a great, young idea, a real event.

The 5-star luxury hotel Mythos Palace with club-ambience is a modern all-inclusive plus hotel with 206 units. Very good price-performance for a perfect all-inclusive holiday right on a 7 km long sandy beach. Families can expect unconditional bathing experience and spacious rooms and suites. Our Guests admire the wide range of leisure activities and the children's mini-club. They all appreciate our varied Kreta.com program of excursions in western Crete. Plan your perfect family vacation in Crete together with us kreta.com.

The small 5 star boutique adults-only hotel with only 65 rooms is located directly on the fine pebble beach in the sunny south-east of Crete, the warmest region in Europe. Also ideal for a vacation in spring and autumn. Guests rave about the young, motivated staff, the warmth and great service. Guests praised for the quality and variety of the extensive and excellent all-inclusive board.

The Ventale Island Breeze Resort is a charming beachfront retreat. This small boutique luxury resort, with just 85 rooms, offers a unique blend of luxury and nature. It is located on the sandy beach of Kavros near Georgioupolis.

Inspired by the traditional elements and architectural details of the village, the beautiful countryside hotel Manili Boutique Suites & Villas is located in the oldest wine village of Archanes. It is the ideal destination for couples, solo travelers, friends, or families. Here, Greek tradition comes to life through modern and luxurious details. At the Manili Bistro, enjoy a variety of specialties and refreshing cocktails on the spacious terrace. Takeaway and room service are also available.

Cretan joy for the whole family – body, mind, and soul. Located on the lush green west coast of Crete, our hotel awaits you in a picturesque bay surrounded by traditional tavernas, cozy cafés, and a small boat rental. Just a stone’s throw from Chania, the JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa stretches across 100 hectares of coastline, offering 160 stylishly designed rooms, suites, and villas with breathtaking sea views. And pets are welcome too.

Luxury boutique resort in Western Crete. The perfect Adults Only Resort Just a few steps from the beach of the coastal village of Gerani in Western Crete, this carefully designed boutique hotel offers a total of 112 rooms – including Superior and Grand Superior Rooms as well as Junior and Executive Suites – providing the perfect setting for your summer holiday in Crete. An Adults Only hotel featuring multiple outdoor pools and an indoor swimming pool.

Ikos Kissamos Resort is nestled in the idyllic Kissamos Bay on the western coast of Crete. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and an unspoiled beach, it offers seven gourmet restaurants with menus crafted by Michelin-starred chefs and three elegant outdoor bars serving fine wines and creative cocktails. The resort blends bohemian charm with Mediterranean elegance, with suites and villas offering views of the azure sea, lush gardens, or private pools.

The Revery – a luxury retreat on Crete’s southwest coast near Elafonisi Discover The Revery, a serene boutique resort set amidst the dramatic landscapes of western Crete. Cliffside suites and elegant tented pavilions, each with a private pool, invite you to experience Crete’s first true luxury glamping retreat. Rooted in the island’s culture and nature, The Revery blends thoughtful design with authentic, heartfelt hospitality – creating a place where stillness, comfort, and landscape come together. To fully explore the hidden beaches, mountain villages, and coastal beauty of Elafonisi and southwestern Crete, a rental car is highly recommended.

The small boutique hotel La Mer Resort & spa is located on a long beach of Georgioupolis between the picturesque port town of Chania and the port town of Rethymnon. It features a well-kept outdoor area, 76 first-class rooms and suites, two gourmet restaurants with authentic Mediterranean cuisine, a fantastic freshwater pool and a state-of-the-art spa center with an indoor pool by the sea. A vacation spot for couples and singles a romantic retreat. A hotel with an environmental seal (Green Key seal ISO 14001)! a rental car is recommended to explore the beautiful green west of Crete and its nature reserves.

Small, popular beach hotel with 112 rooms. Right on the waterfront of the town of Rethymnon. T he pearl of the Aegean is ideal for all beach lovers and cosmopolitans. From the hotel, stroll along the promenade into the picturesque old town of Rethymnon. The small hotel is a perfect retreat after the day's activities.
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The Deos Luxury Suites nearby of Chersonissos are architecturally interesting and built into the mountain with a free view to the sea. The furnishings are timelessly modern with high-quality materials. An exceptional accommodation with a lot of comfort in just a few residential units.

At Tella Thera, nature reveals its full healing power. Far removed from the demands of everyday life, the unspoiled surroundings invite guests to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover a sense of balance. Here, the beauty of the landscape, the tranquility of nature, and a feeling of freedom come together to create a holistic sense of well-being for body, mind, and soul. Tella Thera is a five-star boutique eco-hotel in Crete, Greece, designed as a sanctuary for mindful travelers. Sustainability, conscious travel, and authentic hospitality are at the heart of the experience, offering guests a meaningful connection to both the destination and themselves. Welcome the day with the first rays of sunshine during a guided yoga session on the outdoor yoga platform, or invigorate your senses with a refreshing swim in the pool. Every experience is thoughtfully designed to deepen your connection with nature and foster inner well-being—creating a sense of renewal that comes from within.

14 days tour "Crete in Comfort" can be booked as driving tour or including private intermediate and private airport-transfers including guided tours. Free time is precious, it must be used wisely. Experience something together, enjoy together and relax togther. Crete Self-Drive-Tour "Crete in Comfort" offers every imaginable comfort. Exquisite food, a spa in which stressed out bodies can relax and a comfortable room are the best prerequisites for a successful respite. Crete in Comfort Self-Drive-Tour offers all mod cons for discerning guests. All three hotels are amongst the best in the region, based on Crete´s most famous sights . Our self drive tour "Crete in Comfort" is our most popular tour, can be accessed using both Airports of Crete.

Hotel Creta Palace is a HEAVEN BY THE SEA Hotel Creta Palace is one of the best Premium - Hotels of Crete Featuring a tranquil setting at the long sandy beach of Rethymnon. The 5-star Resort with exceptional service combines personalized service and Crete's charms. A unique hospitality with elegant restaurants and bars. Along one of Crete's most privileged waterfront locations. An endless white sandy beach, clear blue waters and lush tropical gardens with pools under the Cretan sun. Hotel Creta Palace is a part of our Self-Drive-Tour "Crete in Comfort" take a peek at our Self-Drive Tours. Kreta.com - The Crete - Travel -Experts. All from one source: Book your private transfer and excursions before you go to Crete!

The luxury hotel Aquila Rithymna Beach you can expect the perfect 5-star family beach vacation. Directly on the extensive sandy beach and only a 10-minute´ drive to the picturesque old town of Rethymnon. The hotel bungalows, embedded in the spacious hotel garden, are modeled on a village and reflect the Mediterranean flair. Sports experiences, a range of activities for children, enchanting rooms and suites and excellent cuisine offer discerning families a real vacation experience.

Agios Nikolaos East Crete Hotel Minos Beach offering discerning visitors peace, relaxation and hospitality in the artists´world. The Luxury Bungalow Resort Minos Beach miroring traditional Cretan life style in discreet luxury coupled with impeccable service and the highest standards in hospitality. This ground-breaking art hotel, a favourite amongst those appreciating genuineness and authenticity, provides the ultimate luxury in minimalist surroundings. Kreta.com Nothing is left to chance; we do everything for your summer happiness to live your dreams in Greece! All services for your Crete Holidays from one single source.

Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa a completely new holiday concept that harmoniously combines relaxation, elegance and a passion for art, design and sustainable travel. Enjoy stylishly relaxing days at the private infinity pool with sunbeds and stunning views of the sea and the surrounding mountains.

The hotel Minos Palace is located in the east of Crete near the picturesque port town of Agios Nikolaos. It enchants its guests with a 270 degree sea view and its authentic flair. The main house and bungalows are spread over a headland. The Hotel Minos Palace is beded in an extensive rocky garden landscape. Adults Only Hotel - A hotel for time for two, discover and enjoy as a couple . The hotel has its special authentic charm miroring the Greek "easy going", mentality!

Hotel Megaron is a rebuilt historic building dating back to 1920. It is located in the heart of Heraklion and offers beautiful views of the harbor. From here you can explore the city of Heraklion and all attractions on foot. Hotel Megaron offers all the amenities of a top 5-star luxury hotel and is one of the best city hotels in Crete. An enrichment for our Crete round trip "City Hopping".

Cretan Malia Park in Eastern Crete: The Cretan Luxury for your wellbeing. Enjoy the resort’s natural Mediterranean gardens facing the sandy beach. Inspired by healthy, sustainable eating and local, homemade Mediterranean kitchen. Inspired by nature, fusing together calming seclusion with retro yet refreshingly luxury. Malia Park Resort shines with its long sandy beach and exceptional, service nestled in a tropical garden with an huge organic kitchen garden.

The beachfront 5-star luxury retreat Hotel Royal Blue Resort & Spa is located 3 km from the small coastal village Panormo in the West of Crete. Let your mind, body and soul relax and unwind at our splendid spa with heavenly holistic wellness experience.

Hotel White Palace is an all inclusive Family - Beachfront Resort with high standards. Island life in the Greek islands and chic Mediterranean hideaway are the inspiration for the hotel White Palace perched on the Cretan Riviera near Rethymno. White Palace’s landscaped exteriors, impressive entrance gallery and open air interiors have been lifted to fresh heights. Fantastic restaurants, bars and stunning new sea view accommodation are the hallmarks of this unique resort.

The 5-star luxury hotel Kalliston with 213 rooms is located in western Crete, only 4 km westwards of the coastal town of Chania, directly on the sandy beach, easily accessible via Chania by the coastal road. It is a modern hotel with many amenities for couples. The hotel can be booked from 16 years of age. The fitness Hotel Kalliston is designed for adults who value sport and wellness. Ideal for guests who appreciate the proximity to the city of Chania. A smoking area is avialable. With half board or all inclusive.

The luxury hotel Aldemar Royal Mare was one of the first wellness hotels on Crete with a huge thalasso spa center. Located on a slight slope directly on the sandy beach, only separated from the beach promenade. It is about 2 km to the village of Chersonissos with numerous entertainment options, bars, taverns, shops and clubs. Short transfer time from / to the airport only 23km. The Hotel Aldemar Royal Mare is one of the best and most popular all inclusive family hotels . Extensive gardens with Greek style elements. Gourmet cuisine and Mediterranean ambience.

Eastern Crete - The All Incluisve Hotel Blue Mareine Resort & Spa with its 202 rooms and suites is located above a small bay overlooking the Mirabello Coast. Only 6 km to the coastal City Agios Nikolaos in eastern Crete. The kids´center offers everything acting to nature trails. The Hotel has a special fitness and beauty program. The Hotel Blue Marine Resort & Spa has extremly good price perfomance offering excellent all inclusive service.

The modern family all inclusive luxury hotel Euphoria Resort is located in western Crete near the quaint fishing village of Kolimbari on the Rodhopou peninsula. It is an eco-friendly, very spacious resort with all amenities of a 5-star family holiday on Crete. The large holiday complex with a pebble beach offers a variety of sports and leisure activities for families. Giant slides, several pools and a large garden. The hotel has already been awarded as the best Greek all inclusive family resort.

The Castello Boutique Resort & Spa with 48 units is a small, award-winning 5-star luxury hotel in Sissi in eastern Crete. It belongs to the Castello Hotels Group and is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World. The small boutique hotel is located in the traditional fishing village of Sissi by the sea, near the picturesque port town of Agios Nikolaos. Luxurious rooms with a private pool round off the very private ambience of the small boutique hotel.

Elounda Beach a Luxury-Hideaway in a privileged location exceptional service, unique amenities and panoramic sea-views overall 258 units. The suite´furnishings are made of natural stones, marble, and wood. The Hotel Elounda Beach with elegant rooms is in East Crete in the quiet part of Elounda with its own gently sloping beach. Any time of the day, treat yourself with a refreshing cocktail in the relaxing atmosphere of the Elounda Beach lounges. Only 15 minutes ´dirve to the Crete Golf Club.

Elounda Bay Palace an oasis where the body meets the soul.
Relaxation in a setting of complete tranquillity. Surrounded by secluded white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters and extensive gardens with walking paths. In this hideaway Elounda Bay Palace the guests can expect dining in unique surroundings and highly trained spa-therapists with wide range of personalised beauty treatments, and 15 minutes´ drive from the Crete Golf Club 18-hole Golf Course of international standards.All from one source with Kreta.com - Services info@kreta.com

The famous bungalow hotel Elounda Village is situated on the East Coast of Crete in a charming hillside position at the edge of Elounda with stunning views. Small Bungalows lie dotted around the amazing garden. Hotel Elounda Village offers not only a varied sports-activities and leisure program but also peace and relaxation in a beautiful surrounding. Perfect holidays made by kreta.com we provide complete holiday offers including hotel, private transfers, private drivers for your private tours on Crete and the best rates for convertibles.

Hotel Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort is renowned for its largest pool-paradise on Crete with its 420 sqm complex of swimming pools, with gentle curves winding through the native trees and shrubs,including a hydro-massage area, submerged loungers in the shallows, and wide steps for easy access.The kids’ pool, measuring 80 square meters.The resort’s Six Senses Spa has an impressive indoor and outdoor pool, with seawater heated to 32 degrees Celcius.

Thanks to its favourable location in the old town of the capital Heraklion and the seaport the Hotel Aquila Atlantis fulfils all of the requirements for a perfect City break with all amenities of a 5-Star City -Hotel. Private Parking Area!

The picturesque 5-star Ikaros Beach Luxury Resort and Spa is perfectly positioned on a rocky peninsula with sandy beaches, coastal flora and sweeping views overlooking the Cretan Sea. Ikaros Beach Luxury Resort brings luxury, romance and world-class service together to ensure an unforgettable holiday. An eclectic mix of Cretan architecture, outstanding services and amenities we bring you the best of both worlds. An experience with the option of choosing between Bed & Breakfast, Half-Board or All-Inclusive packages as you enjoy our high-quality concierge and services.

The 5-star luxury hotel Minoa Palace is located in the beautiful green West of Crete directly on the sandy beach of the lively coastal town of Platanias with many entertainment options. The entire extensive complex consists of 35,000 m² with beautiful gardens and consists of 2 contracts. The main building with the bungalows is connected to the imperial beach wing on the beach by an air bridge, so both parts of the hotel have access to the sandy beach.

The All Inclusive Luxury Hotel Aldemar Knossos Royal ( also available only with breakfast or half board) is located directly above the sandy beach in Limenas / Chersonissos district. The all-inclusive luxury hotel Knossos Royal with club character is designed for families offering a variety of entertainment for the whole family. 5 large pools (partly sea water) and a 45 m long water slide. Non-smoking hotel, non-smoking rooms, smoking is allowed on the balcony. comfortable living for families in spacious 2-bedroom-suites.

The 5-Star-family- resort Kalimera Kriti with its 440 units is built in an authentic greek village style in front of a sandy beach. Wide spread in a plot of over 240.000 sqm. The beautifully designed, huge mini golf course attracts young and old guests and is the trademark of the 5-star resort. Enjoy various wellness treatments in the spacious spa as well as culinary delicacies and experience unforgettable holiday-time with your family right by the sea at the a well-kept sandy beach. Verpflegung mit Halbpension, Halbpension plus oder Vollpension.

Hotel Pilot Beach Resort is a large holiday village boast 2 hotel-ensembles offering a variety of accmmodation options for families, familiy-units up to 5 guests. Kids will admire the adventure to meet a horse or a donkey, experience the aqua-playground, electric train, the supervised kids´ pool or walk through the eco-friendly hotels´vegetable and fruit garden. We know that when it comes to travelling with children, finding the right hotel isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve made a selection of the best family hotels in Crete. You can enjoy a relaxing holiday, with nothing more to worry about anything.

The 5-Star Luxury Hotel St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas with its 125 units is ideally located in a secluded beach-front setting and only 1,5 km from the picturesque City-Centre of the Coastal Village Agios Nikolaos, 75 km from the Airport Heraklion. Guests seeking a superior hotel in eastern Crete will enjoy a location conveniently situated on the beachfront, close to the picturesque town Agios Nikolaos. At the Hotel’s Art Gallery a permanent exhibition of a wide range of paintings and sculptures and art crafts of well-known Greek artists.

Hotel Avra Imperial in western Crete is surrounded by a beautiful landscape with gorges soft hills, protected areas and picturesque villages. The 5 star hotel's prime location just steps away from the pebbled beach of the coastal village Kolimbari / Chania welcomes guests to enjoy the peacefulness and exceptional beauty of western Crete in an exceptional, heavenly 5-Star-Luxury Beachfront-Resort providing spacious Suites for families. The Avra Imperial Hotel comes with a huge wellness - oases with indoor - pool.

Hotel Anemos Grand in Western Crete, invites you to unwind and recharge with a host of thoughtful amenities and services for a special Crete vacation. The Hotel Anemos Grand Resort is located nearby the village Georgioupolis in western Crete within easy reach to the sandy beache and popular tourist attractions. The best packages including private-airport-transfers and excursions by Kreta.com the travel-professionals for Crete.Nothing is left to chance; we do everything for your summer happiness to live your dreams in Greece! info@kreta.com

The Hotel Cavo Spada Luxury Resort is located in the green western part of Crete. The lagoon - pool right at the beach is one of the hotel´s attractions. The Hotel Cavo Spada Luxury Resort is an ideal starting point to explore western Crete and its nature reserves like the lagoon Balos or the lagoon Elafonissi or the largest gorge of Europe the Samaria Gorge. The luxury retreat comes with 150 comfortable rooms and suites, situated direct at the long pebble beach. Only 1,8 km from the seaside village kolimbari at the foot of the rodhopou peninsular. The Suites are big enough for 2 children and parents.

Pamper your senses with extraordinary comforts and cuisine in the all inclusive Resort Sea Side Resort & Spa in Agia Pelagia in the East of Crete. The Resort is built up on the top of a cliff and comes with spectactular views, near the capital city Heraklion. Explore the cultural treasures of the archeological sites in combination with this excellent 5-Star-Hotel. Embrace your creative side when you take a journey to the Capital and the Museum of Heraklion.

Hotel Grecotel Amirandes is an elegant Luxury 5-Star-Hotel with 212 Bungalow-Suites/Rooms embededd in luscious greenery right next to the beach. Hotel Amirandes is located in the eastern part of Crete near the capital Heraklion. Families andore the large lagoon-infinity-pool and the spacious rooms and suites. The terraces and balconies invite to relax while enjoying the view to the Mediterranean Sea. The seafront reastaurants afford stunning views to the bay. Hotel The archeological sites like Knossos and the Palace of Malia are easily accessible.

The Hotel Daios Cove Luxury Resort is located in East Crete right to the private sandy beach ( with some pebbles) near the picturesque coastal town of Agios Nikolaos. 290 Luxury units. The Hotel-Ensemble comes with suites and villas with private pools, nestled harmoniously in the beautiful landscape, attaching great value to a level of quality and hospitality. A rental car is absolutely essential, as this hotel is in a remote area.