When planning a vacation in sunny Crete, you should take care of the choice of accommodation in advance. The best option would certainly be the 4 star all inclusive hotels of Crete with a sandy beach. Here you will be offered a high level of service, traditional Cretan hospitality and affordable prices.
Star Beach Village & Water Park 4 *
Has a spacious outdoor pool with children's water attractions, as well as a jacuzzi. There is also a water amusement park with steep slides, fountains and numerous entertainments that will delight not only children, but also adults. The in-house spa offers a range of relaxing and invigorating treatments that will quickly recuperate and feel energized. There is also a well-equipped room with modern exercise equipment, Turkish hammam, hot tub, solarium and relaxation room.
There are several sports grounds for playing mini-football and basketball on the territory. For golf lovers, a shuttle service to the nearest club "Crete" is provided (free of charge). It often hosts various entertainment programs and DJ parties. The reception is open 24 hours a day. For vacationers, there is a snack bar, three wonderful restaurants and a bar in the lobby.
Star Beach Village & Water Park
50 meters from the sandy beach and port of Hersonissos
Superb based on 553 reviews
Agapi Beach Resort Premium All Inclusive 4 *
The architecture and interior design harmoniously combines modern features and traditional national Cretan shades. Here you will find an excellent level of service, picturesque natural landscapes and a variety of services for your pastime and relaxation. Guests can stay in cozy and bright rooms or bungalows with wonderful views of the sea and local surroundings. On site, there are restaurants serving Cretan, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine with gourmet cuisine and a wide selection of drinks.
There is also an equipped beach and 3 spacious swimming pools, with a relaxation area with sun loungers and umbrellas. Those who are interested in excursions and various cultural and historical sites can visit the Museum of the History of Crete, the Museum of Archeology of Heraklion or the Palace of Knossos, which are a short drive away. The complex offers a variety of massage treatments, yoga or fitness classes, and its own sauna.
Agapi Beach Resort Premium All Inclusive
Located on the beautiful beach of Ammoudara, surrounded by landscaped gardens
Silver Beach Hotel & Apartments - All inclusive 4 *
A wonderful place where you can relax from the hustle and bustle of the big city, surrounded by beautiful nature and picturesque seascapes. There are several different categories of rooms, including family rooms, as well as luxury suites and apartments with stunning views of the green parkland and the seaside. A few steps away there is a supermarket, places of public recreation with restaurants and various cafes.
Local historical monuments of architecture are about 20-30 minutes away. The most famous of them are the monastery of Agios Fragkiskos, the cathedral of Agios Dimitrios, and the fortress of Firkas. The territory has its own fitness center, equipped beach with sun loungers, and a swimming pool. Guests can use the car rental service, ATM or luggage storage. A shuttle service is organized upon request.
Silver Beach Hotel & Apartments - All inclusive
Located on Gerani beach
Candia Park Village 4 *
The complex itself looks like a small settlement, made in the Cretan architectural style and is located next to the main sandy and pebble beaches of the resort town of Agios Nikolaos. The guests have at their disposal about two hundred apartments with a separate kitchen, refrigerator, safe, air conditioning, and a TV with satellite channels. Has its own coffee shop, bar and snack bar, as well as a mini market.
Every evening, guests can enjoy live music in the bar or gourmet traditional local cuisine in the complex's restaurant. There is a garden with a swimming pool and an outdoor bar where you can enjoy your favorite cocktail on a sultry day. There is also a seawater pool and jacuzzi. There are also several tennis courts and grounds for playing volleyball, basketball or table tennis.
Candia Park Village
Views of the Mirabello Bay
Infinity Blue Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults Only 4 *
Comfortable rooms, an excellent level of service, as well as proximity to the main cultural, historical and entertainment centers - all this offers its guests this unique complex. The famous AquaWorld Aquarium, Labyrinth Amusement Park and the Lychnostasis Museum of National Art are just a few minutes' drive away. Has a landscaped area with its own garden, a private beach area with sun loungers and parasols.
Stylish rooms are designed in light or light blue colors and include all the amenities for a comfortable and measured stay. The spa offers a wide range of beauty and massage treatments, as well as a variety of spa programs. The entertainment infrastructure includes diving, walking and cycling excursions. Gourmets will appreciate the local cuisine, prepared from fresh ingredients by high-class chefs, and the snack bar will pleasantly surprise you with a variety of snacks and a large selection of alcoholic drinks or cocktails.
Infinity Blue Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
Located on the Blue Flag beach of Hersonissos
Superb based on 471 reviews
Iberostar Creta Panorama & Mare 4 *
It has a convenient location on the shores of the Aegean Sea, excellent service level and developed infrastructure for recreation and entertainment. All rooms, of which there are 454, have everything you need for a comfortable stay, as well as views of the sea and the coast, with picturesque bays and natural landscapes. Local attractions are just 20 minutes away: the Museum of Ancient Elefzenra, the Byzantine Art Center and the Arkadi Monastery. Here, on site, guests can stroll through the beautiful garden, relax on the outdoor terrace with sea views, or visit the beach just steps away.
You can go diving, wind-surfing or have fun playing tennis. Two restaurants will pleasantly delight guests with delicious dishes of both local and Italian cuisine.
For longer trips, you can rent a car. There is also a foreign currency exchange and a tour desk on site.
Lyttos Beach 4 *
Lyttos Beach is located not far from the resort of Hersonissos, 20 kilometers from the nearest airport of Heraklion in a green area surrounded by gardens. Here you will find a private beach, many opportunities for outdoor activities and cozy rooms, including family rooms and apartments, some of which have their own pool. There are six swimming pools in total, one of which is Olympic size, while others are equipped with slides and water attractions, which will certainly cause a lot of delight among children.
There are three restaurants, several bars and numerous tennis courts. Here you can take a diving training course, take a ride on bicycles, rent them, or play table tennis or darts. For children: play club, playground, entertainment staff, and a supervision service. A few kilometers away is the local 18-hole golf club with scenic views of the Crete mountains and the best courts.
Lyttos Beach
Located on a Blue Flag beach
Excellent based on 201 reviews
Arina Beach Hotel 4 *
An ideal place to relax with family or friends, where the picturesque beach of the same name is perfectly combined with excellent facilities and a high level of service.The complex offers entertainment for all ages, a kids club, massage treatments and a gym, which means there is always something to suit both couples and families. With a lovely garden and close proximity to the beach, this complex is the ideal choice for an island getaway. 236 comfortable, stylish rooms provide all the amenities to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Guests can choose from double rooms and bungalows with sea views.
There is an outdoor pool, Wi-Fi in public areas and a variety of sports fields including beach soccer and volleyball, darts, and tennis. Younger guests will undoubtedly love the children's pool, the games club (4-12 years old) and the playground. There is also a gym, massage services and a daily animation program that provides entertainment and activities for all ages.
Arina Beach Hotel
Outdoor pool, beach and pool bar, mini club
Civitel Creta Beach 4 *
Creta Beach & Bungalows, a member of the Civitel Hotels & Resorts group, is ideally located right on the beautiful secluded sandy beach of Amoudara, reminiscent of an exotic garden with palm trees. It is just 10 minutes' drive from the picturesque town of Heraklio, famous for its shopping center, countless attractions and lively nightlife in summer. It offers elegant stone bungalows and spacious rooms with beautiful sea, garden and beach views.
The newly refurbished Creta Beach & Bungalows features a main restaurant and an à la carte restaurant where guests can enjoy gourmet cuisine and delicious local culinary delights. The resort's executive chef harmoniously blends Mediterranean and European cuisine with the renowned Cretan cuisine. The restaurant's terrace offers a magnificent view of the sea. The large outdoor seawater pool (21m x 10m) is the best place to relax after the beach or in the evening.
There is a special children's pool, playground, babysitting services (on request), baby chairs in the restaurant and baby cots. Guests can stroll in the resort's beautiful gardens and on the beach, or choose from a variety of sports activities such as mini golf, tennis, archery, table tennis, beach volleyball and darts.
Civitel Creta Beach
Spacious rooms and bungalows
Grecotel Marine Palace & Aqua Park 4 *
The picturesque sunny fishing village of Panormo is the perfect backdrop for a carefree family holiday at Club Marine Palace. It is in this style that the Club Marine Palace is built. The local comfortable bungalows are surrounded by pools and gardens with lemon and tangerine trees. The Marine Palace Apartments are the epitome of luxury and style. A cozy atmosphere, a wonderful cocktail with a breathtaking sea view, blissful tranquility combined with a more active life - all this guarantees a luxury holiday.
The Elixir Spa at Club Marine Palace & Suites features a thalassotherapy pool, panoramic rooftop and large jacuzzi. It is located in the center of the resort. It offers a fully equipped gym, saunas and massage cabins. Family oriented and features 6 pools with mini waterfalls and fountains and many activities from morning till night, including the best diving spots in Crete.
Grecotel Marine Palace & Aqua Park
Crete
6 swimming pools and a water park with slides and a fountain
Louis Creta Princess 4 *
A modern complex for lovers of club life. Located on the coast of Maleme Bay, a 20-minute walk from the resort town of Chania. The nearest airport is about 30 km away. Louis Creta Princess offers guests an all-inclusive experience that includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, snack menus and selected sports.
It offers vacationers 2 restaurants with gourmet cuisine, a tavern and a bar (by the pool), a mini-market, a book and a jewelry store. Two outdoor pools, volleyball courts, tennis and table tennis and mini golf provide excellent opportunities for outdoor activities.
Creta Star Hotel - Adults Only 4 *
Not far from the town of Rethymno, one of the most famous resort centers of the island of Crete, on the coast of the three seas (Aegean, Ionian and Liviski), surrounded by greenery of its own gardens, the resort complex Creta Star is located. It has its own beach strip equipped with umbrellas and sun loungers, as well as 324 rooms, including family and double rooms, with sea or mountain views.
Local attractions are within a 20-minute drive: Arkadi Monastery, Museum of Ancient Elefzerna, Archaeological Museum, Fortezza Fortress and others. There are indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, a restaurant, a bar, as well as playgrounds for table tennis, darts and billiards. 24-hour reception, currency exchange and tour desk are also at guests' disposal.
Creta Star Hotel - Adults Only
The beach can be reached in just 2 minutes
Stella Village Hotel & Bungalows 4 *
Located in the resort town of Hersonissos, 30 minutes drive from local historical and architectural monuments such as the Archeology Museum of Heraklion, the Historical Museum of Crete and the famous Palace of Knossos. Among the categories of rooms presented here are family, standard and superior double and triple rooms, each of which has a satellite TV, wireless Internet (free of charge) and a spacious loggia with a seating area.
It has 3 swimming pools, a spa center and a private beach. For children, there is a kids club, a playroom and an outdoor area. For connoisseurs of sports recreation: tennis courts, table tennis and billiards. The 24-hour front desk staff will always help with car rental or leisure activities. There is a gift shop, laundry service and free parking on site.
Stella Village Hotel & Bungalows
10 meters from private beach
Grand Bay Beach Resort (Exclusive Adults Only) 4 *
It has 75 rooms, 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and a private beach and is located a 20-minute drive from the Botanical Park of Crete, the Church of Agios Dimitrios and other attractions. Each room has a minibar, free newspapers, spacious bathrooms, safes and other amenities.
Completely refurbished in 2013, the complex offers a fitness center, massage treatments, horse riding, diving and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Guests have free use of a parking space or a shuttle service. It has all the facilities for the relaxation of disabled guests. The complex has a tour desk and luggage storage.
Grand Bay Beach Resort
Near the picturesque beach of Kolymvarion
Grecotel Meli Palace 4 *
Nestled in the heart of Vrachasi, it is an ideal spot from which to discover the island. Thanks to its convenient location, it offers easy access to the most popular tourist destinations in the city. It offers a wide range of services such as massage treatments, spa center, 24 hour room service, meeting room, parking and Wi-Fi internet. The ideal location and excellent level of service makes this option suitable for most types of travelers.
Grecotel Meli Palace
Located on a private sandy beach