by The island of Crete is famous for its food, archaeological sites and fascinating culture. It extends about 300 kilometers from the Venetian port in Chanias and from the beach in front of the suburbs in the west to the relatively little region around the coastal town of Sitia in the east. There are many hotels by the sea – on the rough coast that makes up the mild Libyan sea in the south and more easily accessible golden sand sand, which was stored by the Aegean seas in the north.
There are hotels and resorts that fit every taste, which makes it one of the best places in Greece for a beach vacation. Families certainly have fun in friendly resorts with soft sandy beaches and water parks on site. Fitness fans will receive their kicks in holistic wellness resorts with state -of -the -art spas. And beloved couples can relax in elegant enclaves where gourmet restaurants and pool suites offer the perfect setting for romance. Whatever you prefer, read on to discover the best beach hotels in Crete.
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Each hotel in this curated list was visited by one of our experienced experts who are normally hosted free of charge. They stay at least one night, test at least one meal and trial versions of other experiences that the hotel may have to offer.
At a glance the best beach hotels in Crete
This harbor by the sea is hidden behind high walls near the sunset city of Ierapetra in the less visited east side of the island. The accommodations and the common areas of this resort surrounds two pools and everything in green lawns that gently lead to the sea. Open rooms with gardens and distant sea views are followed by the amenities that range from one of Cabana saddles with a cabana saddle with DJ bar, a smaller pool near the reception and a cozy spa to sea and garden restaurants and an open-air cinema. There is a small shingle beach nearby and many other blue flags on the coast.
The domes Zeen Chania is a reserved luxury hotel that has hiked on a wild route of sand troops that you can hike to reach the Venetian port of Chania. There are 120 bungalows, pavilions and villas that are scattered over a low hill – you can expect gray and charcoal tones against blonde wooden floors, lots of rattan and furniture from hip copenhagen design hub muubs. The best of all are the pavilions with their slightly filled living rooms and diving pools that are large enough to inject into the hotel. The hotel has its own private pebble beach and there is also an infinity pool, a spa and a number of picturesque restaurants. Terrain. The style inspired by the local fishing villages is surrounded by minimalism with low white villas and bungalows, surrounded by lush gardens. Not much has changed on the outside of 126 rooms, bungalows, suites and villas in the 1960s. Inside, however, you will find clean, modern lines with many blonde wood, basket baskets and earthy prints that are thrown into relief by powder -white walls. All rooms have terraces and most have a look or more sea – sea view, sea front and bungalows on the water are ideal if they want to jump out of their bed into the medium.
This funky, retro-strand hotel, ideal for young families, has a lot of fun elements and a relaxed atmosphere. Striking construction recovery conductor: cactus in children’s size and an open-air fishing tank enliven the box-shaped concrete facade, while Lego-Bright colors and striped pillows give the white interiors heat. The medium -sized pool (with a flat end for toddlers) overlooks a long fine sandy beach with many sun beds and there is a pretty little water with aquatic plants, goldfish and terrapins. Lunch and dinner are served on the shaded Sea View Terrace, illuminated with flickering candles at night – the food is simple and delicious and the portions considerably.
In a jungle of Bougainvillea, fruit trees and palm trees, the Candia Park village of the slope Candia Park in its picturesque surroundings near the coastal town of Agios Nikolaos after the village of Agios. Two pools and the sandy beach painted with pines attract a lot of attention here. A path that continues along the rocky coast is interrupted with private runs with sun loungers, from which the ladders descend to the sea. Many of the apartments and suites look into the sea here, and the restaurants serve Cretan cuisine with a view of the Mirabello Bay.
Extensive wellness facilities, see-view restaurants as well as salt water and glass-side pools are just a few of the features that can be found on this stylish spa resort near Chania on the west coast of Crete. The Retreat Coastal Retreat over two areas connected by a bridge includes a collection of contemporary rooms – some with pools – as well as five diets and three bars. The most impressive is the pool, which is selected with show stopping, while the slim spa has its own inner pool and a number of apivita treatments. The private Avra Seaside Club at the end of the resort is lined up with Cabana beds and offers access to the peaceful beach of the blue flag.
Health and harmony are constant leitmotifs in this carefully created spa haven only for adults. It is built by a fairly half moon-shaped pool and there is a strong eco-ethos. The style is boho-minimalist and the suites have mineral aluminum colors, lots of pastures and wood, tables, comfortable sofas, plump beds and their own pools. For such a small hotel, the facilities are excellent, with state-of-the-art equipment in fitness studies indoors and outdoors and free breathing sessions that were carried out on the arrival of one of the beautiful therapists in the resort. Treatments – in cozy candelit rooms in the Bijou -spa – ranges from hyperbara oxygen therapy to an area of facial treatments and body treatments using Germaine de Capuccini and Dr. Barbara Sturm.
The stylish surroundings are equipped with excellent food and friendly service in this slim beach resort near the coastal town of Hersonissos. The style is elegantly minimalistic: low white buildings (reflected in lagoon water. It has several large pools, a number of Greek and international restaurants between which you can choose, and an elemis spa. The sandy beach here is lined with many sun loungers, while a long pier provides a direct access to the sea and offers a docking point for the private boat of the resort.
The elegant coastal life is in this resort on the menu around an extensive lagoon with an Olympic pool and several stylish restaurants. It is elegant without being forbidden: There is panoramic views of the sea from the light -flooded reception, sees over huge water areas connected by Steinwegen. The gardens are littered with large glass fiber animals, and the staff can be seen how the flowing robes are in the Toga style. The rooms are equipped in shadows made of beige, pale cream or snow yeasts with quirky colorful details (stocky blue ceramic night tables, glittering tube lamps), and all have either a garden or sea view. Together with two beaches, there is a spa that offers facial treatments and massages from the Hungarian brand Omorovicza, and an elegant gym that is equipped with the latest equipment.
This child-friendly, safety-conscious resort, which is around a network of pools that reflects the lights of the surrounding restaurants at night, has a Disney atmosphere. It is located on the old main street, which connects Rethymnon with Chania and is opposite some of the longest routes of the sandy beach on this coastal strip. There is a feeling of entering a private enclave if you are through the huge reception (decorated with sofas in blue baroque style and sparkling chandeliers) and the rooms with high quality, artistic lamps, plump beds and rococo furnishings. Here, too, Essen is a winner: fresh, beautifully presented and with a lot to choose from.
Nana Princess is on a lake bang in front of Hersonissos and is probably the most luxurious hotel in Crete. Cleverly designed sunken paths ensure privacy and offer uninterrupted sea views from the suites and villas. Many have their own salt water pools and the five villas near the coast also have their own private entrance. The two coarse sandy beaches have good sun loungers, there are two (small) swimming pools near the coast and the huge spa with its high-tech-nuvola treatment beds, aromatherapy showers and strikingly beautiful treatment room dignity James Bond.
