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Unique Hotels in Crete

Holiday Home. Hip. Set in a 19th century farmhouse, Meronas Eco House is located in Meronas village. Built in wood and stone, this traditional-style accommodation opens out to a terrace with garden and mountain views. The nearest beach is a 40-minute drive away. Fitted with beamed ceilings, the villa is decorated with Cretan, rustic-style furnishings. It includes a flat-screen TV with CD/DVD player in the living room and a fully equipped kitchen with dining area. Two bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, one with a spa bath, are also provided. Guests can benefit from the barbeque facilities found in the premises and enjoy an alfresco meal in the stone-paved courtyard with dining area. Grocery deliveries and packed lunches can also be provided upon request. Agro-tourist activities such as wine making, olive oil production or animal feeding are also offered. Asomatos village lies within 5 km and Arkadi is at a distance of 9 km. Monastiraki is 4 km from the property. Ancient Sivritou is 3.5 km away. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Highly elegant. Great bar. Situated right on the beach in Agia Marina Village, The Theodore Boutique Hotel- adults only 16 plus offers uniquely designed units with garden or Cretan Sea views, and free WiFi throughout. A beachfront bar serving signature cocktails is featured. Guests can start their day with a rich breakfast prepared with fresh local ingredients. Opening to a balcony or patio, all rooms and suites at The Theodore Boutique Hotel- adults only 16 plus include a modern bathroom with hairdryer, slippers, bathrobes and free toiletries. A safe and a minibar are also included. The hotel staff is available 16 hours per day, while concierge service is also provided. The international airport of Chania is approximately 28 km away. The scenic Chania Town is 8 km from The Theodorou Boutique Hotel. Show full description

Villa. Very stylish. Superb interior design. Set in Elounda and only 2.6 km from Elounda Beach, Villa Estée, luxury villa with private infinity pool and jacuzzi offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With pool views, this accommodation features a balcony and a swimming pool. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.7 km from Skisma Beach. The air-conditioned villa consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hair dryer. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the terrace, which also has outdoor furniture. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio. Guests at the villa can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Lake Voulismeni is 15 km from Villa Estée, luxury villa with private infinity pool and jacuzzi, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 50 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 58 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Farm Stay. Charming. Nice surroundings. Popular among couples. Offering a garden and garden view, Kamihis Farm House Experience is situated in Zarós, 43 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 46 km from The Palace of Knossos. The property has lake and river views, and is 42 km from Venetian Walls. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. Some units have a terrace and/or a balcony with mountain views and an outdoor dining area. At the farm stay, units include a private bathroom. Guests at the farm stay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zarós, like hiking. The farm stay has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Phaistos is 21 km from Kamihis Farm House Experience, while Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 45 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Elegant. Rooftop pool. Housed in a 16th-century mansion, in Chania Old Town, Monastery Estate Venetian Harbor boasts a spa centre with an original Turkish hammam and an indoor pool surrounded by stone walls and Venetian arches. Guests can enjoy Cretan cuisine cooked with a modern twist, at the elegantly decorated restaurant. Blending traditional atmosphere with modern touches, the suites at Monastery Estate are fitted with arches, stone-carved doors and wooden floors. Each comes with a private bathroom with shower, bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries, while some also include a seating area. Some suites open to a private terrace with hot tub. Extra services include airport transfer on request and at extra charge, as well as room service. Massage treatments can also be enjoyed on request and at extra charge. Free WiFi access is offered throughout the property and the reception is available 24 hours per day. Guests will find restaurants, bars and shops within a short walk of the property, while the Municipal Market of Chania is 350 metres away. Souda Port is 7 km away and Chania International Airport is at a distance of 14 km. Show full description

Apartment hotel. Lovely property. Great views. Popular among couples. Situated in Agios Nikolaos, 100 metres from Almiros Beach, The Island Concept Luxury Boutique Hotel Heated Pool features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a bar. 800 metres from Ammoudara Beach and 1.5 km from Ammos Beach, the property offers a beach area, as well as a garden. The accommodation offers a continental or à la carte breakfast. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. All rooms at The Island Concept Luxury Boutique Hotel Heated Pool have air conditioning and a wardrobe. The Island Concept Luxury Boutique Hotel Heated Pool offers a terrace. There is a tour desk and car rentals are available, while the business centre has newspapers and a fax machine and photocopier. Lake Voulismeni is 3.6 km from the hotel, while Agios Nikolaos Port is 3.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 62 km from The Island Concept Luxury Boutique Hotel Heated Pool. Show full description

Guest House. Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. Popular among women. Set in a fragrant garden, Yiannis Retreat is a traditional complex of stone houses in the lush valley of Kato Zakros in Crete. It offers free bicycles and self-catered accommodation 800 metres from the beach. Scenic Zakros village is 8 km away and has shops and small cafés. The air-conditioned rooms at the Retreat Yiannis have wooden ceilings, stone walls traditional decorative items. Each includes a kitchenette with a dining area, a microwave and fridge. Guests are provided with products such as coffee, jam, olive oil and local spices. All units have a balcony or patio with views to the garden. Guests can relax in the garden that is created on 3 different levels with private corners, deck chairs and swings. A garden with organic fruits and vegetables is available for guests. On the beach in Kato Zakros Bay there are some taverns serving Cretan cuisine. The famous Gorge of the Dead is a 2-minute drive, while Sitia Airport is at 40 km. Free private parking is available on site. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Relaxing atmosphere. Nice surroundings. Popular among women. Surrounded by the largest olive grove on the island of Crete, Kapsaliana Village is nestling in a peaceful location with superb views of the countryside and the sea. The carefully renovated Kapsaliana Village Hotel is a beautiful complex of 22 stone buildings of Cretan and Venetian architecture. Each individual in design unit offers modern amenities. Most feature comforts including fireplace, private terrace, free internet access, satellite TV and minibar. At the outdoor swimming pool guests can swim, sunbathe and enjoy cool drinks and snacks from the bar. At the Kapsaliana Village Restaurant & Café guests can taste delicious meals or drinks by the fireplace or on the outside terrace. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Delightful property. Great location. Opened June 2022. Located in the centre of Chania Town, AZADE Chania is set 1.1 km from Nea Chora Beach and 1.4 km from Koum Kapi Beach. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Municipal Art Gallery of Chania, Mitropoleos Square, and Folklore Museum of Chania. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, while some rooms are equipped with a terrace and others also offer a city view. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Greek cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near AZADE Chania include Kladissos Beach, Etz Hayyim Synagogue and Firkas Fortress. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 15 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Historic. Great value. Popular among women. Alcanea Boutique Hotel boasts a unique waterfront location in Chania’s Old Town. Set in a historic building, it features a wine bar with scenic views of the Old Port and an elegant courtyard surrounded by flowers. Alcanea’s carefully designed, air-conditioned rooms have views of the scenic port and landmark lighthouse. Each is equipped with internet access, a flat-screen TV, minifridge, and iPod docking station. Bathrobes, slippers, a hairdryer and natural body care products are provided. Alcanea's signature breakfast includes Cretan products. Offering an enchanting view to the Old Port, the Alcanea Café & Wine Bar serves cocktails and fine wines. Guests can enjoy Greek coffee or herbal tea at the interior courtyard. Arrangements for taxi transfer and car hire, guided tours and excursions, restaurant recommendations and reservations are at your disposal. The hotel concierge will help you plan the perfect break in Chania. The nearest beach of Nea Chora is just 300 metres away. Souda Port is just 7 km from the hotel, and Chania Airport is reached after 17 km. Free public parking is available close by. Show full description

Holiday Home. Lively. Great bar. Set in the centre of Chania Town, just 700 metres from Koum Kapi Beach and 1.6 km from Nea Chora Beach, Izmir House offers accommodation with quiet street views and free WiFi. This holiday home features accommodation with a patio. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. This holiday home is non-smoking and soundproof. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Saint Anargyri Church, Chania Old Venetian Harbour and Kucuk Hasan Mosque. The nearest airport is Chania International, 13 km from Izmir House, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Apartment hotel. Creative. Great value. Popular among women. Just 20 metres from Agia Marina Beach in Chania, Tree of Life Art Hotel offers uniquely decorated accommodation with free Wi-Fi. The property has an outdoor pool with a sun terrace and a pool-side snack bar. Featuring earthy and warm colours, all air-conditioned units open to a furnished balcony, most with views to the pool or garden. Facilities include an art gift shop. Each includes a kitchenette with a fridge, cooking hobs and dining area. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are offered in the private bathroom. Tree of Life is 8 km from Chania Old Town with its cobbled streets and Venetian lighthouse. Souda Port and Chania International Airport are at 17 km. Free parking is provided on site. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Charming. Lovely surroundings. Arcus Suites is an entire neighbourhood of renovated Venetian stone mansions, located in the heart of the village of Argyroupolis in Rethymno. The suites have been renovated with respect to their original style and architecture. The decoration in each suites is unique and offers all modern 5-star comforts. The imposing dome, stone arches, stone fireplaces and wooden floors all create a unique atmosphere. As a result, 5 independent suites were created. The suites are located within a 400 m² garden, where guests can relax by the swimming pool and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding area. The beautiful beach of Episkopi is only 8 km away. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Great value. Decorated with antique furniture, Casa Leone overlooks the charming Venetian Harbour and the 15th-century Faros Light House in Chania. It offers a waterfront terrace and fully air conditioned guest accommodations. Chandeliers, beamed ceilings and four-poster beds with muslin drapes are standard in most of Casa Leone’s rooms and suites. Each is furnished with tea/coffee facilities, a satellite LCD TV and a seating area. A traditional Cretan breakfast is served daily in the classic breakfast room with its large mirrors and wooden paneling. Lots of fish taverns and traditional eateries are scattered around the harbour. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or enjoy reading a book on the courtyard with it elegant fountain. A free internet computer is accessible in the lobby. Casa Leone provides car rental service and can organizes excursions. Souda Airport is 17 km away, while the nearest port is 7 km from the property. The beach, taxi and bus station are 500 metres away. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Popular among couples. Cretan Renaissance is hosted in a Venetian manor house, characterized by the Ephorate of Byzantium Antiquities and UNESCO as a historical monument to be preserved. The unique placement of Cretan Renaissance offers to visitors a panoramic view of the old port, of the breakwater and Lighthouse of Chania. It boasts uniquely decorated rooms and suites with free WiFi. Traditional Cretan breakfast is served. Fitted with well-chosen furnishings and Cocomat mattresses and pillows, all air-conditioned units include a flat-screen TV with cable channels. All units include a seating area where you can relax. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while looking out at the sea or garden. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom, while some come with a spa bath. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. The hotel also offers bike hire and car hire. Firkas Fortress is 200 metres from Cretan Renaissance, while Archaeological Museum of Chania is 300 metres away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 11 km from the property. Show full description

Guest House. Trendy. Located in Kastamonitsa Village of Heraklion, the stone-built Metohi Nature Living features an outdoor pool surrounded by a blossomed sun terrace overlooking the mountains and the countryside. It includes a snack bar, a common living room with fireplace, and offers free Wi-Fi throughout. Fitted with stone walls, arches and traditional furnishings, the rooms of Metohi have a seating area. Each is equipped with a TV, a fridge and a private bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries. All units enjoy views over the pool, the garden and the mountains, while some also feature a fireplace. Breakfast and other meals can be requested and served on the communal terrace, in the units or in the common living room by the fireplace. Free BBQ facilities are available on site, while traditional local appetizers can be enjoyed at the on-site snack bar. The 24-hour front desk can provide information on nature walks and other activities. Metohi Nature Living is situated 20 km from the lively Malia and 45 km from Heraklion city. Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 47 km away. Hersonissos is 15 km away. Free public parking is available nearby. Show full description

Guest House. Elegant. Dating back to the 15th century, this elegantly restored manor house sits on a hill in Atsipopoulo, overlooking Rethymnon’s Old Town. It offers Venetian-style rooms and a large outdoor pool. Rooms at Casa dell’ Aristea feature antique furniture and large beds with hypoallergenic Cocomat mattresses. All rooms have wall-mounted flat-screen TV and a hi-fi system with radio and CD player. The family-run Casa dell’ Aristea welcomes guests with a bottle of local wine and fresh fruit. Casa dell’ Aristea guests may relax by the pool-side. Free sun beds, umbrellas, and pool towels are provided for their convenience. Chania International Airport is 67 km away. The Casa dell’ Aristea is only 50 metres from the nearest ATM. Guests may park their cars at the nearby municipal parking without any charge. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Great value. Located in the Old Town of Chania Town, Vranas Residenza Boutique Hotel offers suites with views of the city and the Cretan Sea. Nea Chora Beach is just 600 metres away. Archaeological Museum of Chania and the Municipal Art Gallery of Chania are 100 metres from Vranas Residenza. Free WiFi is offered in all areas. Every suite is equipped with a flat-screen TV. All units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. A private plunge pool is included in some units. There is concierge service at the property. Chania International Airport is 11 km from the property. Show full description

Apartment. Great location. Situated 6 km from Venizelos Graves and 200 metres from Mosque of Kioutsouk Hassan, 1924 suites features accommodation in the Chania Old Town of Chania Town. Complimentary WiFi is provided. The apartment offers a terrace. Chania Old Venetian Harbour is 500 metres from 1924 Suites, while Municipal Art Gallery of Chania is 600 metres from the property. All units feature a private bathroom and have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. A balcony with sea views is offered in all units. Chania International Airport is 15 km away. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Historic. Great views. San Salvatore is hosted in the original Venetian Monastery, characterized by the Ephorate of Antiquities and UNESCO as a historical monument to be preserved. Overlooking the Venetian harbour, San Salvatore is situated in the Old Town of Chania right above the Firkas Fortress. Firkas Fortress is 100 metres away. All spacious Suites offer views over the old harbor. The property has an enclosed garden and cloister and a private parking area on site, while all Suites have private outdoor areas. A private bathroom with a shower or bath is available. Extras include an entertainment corner for children and adults, towels and bathrobes. Chania Old Venetian Harbour is 300 metres from San Salvatore. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 12 km from San Salvatore. Show full description