The Best Small
Luxury Hotels in Hersonissos

Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among women. Situated in the picturesque Koutouloufari, this small boutique hotel offers luxurious accommodation with breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea, an infinity pool and a la carte dining. From the balcony or terrace of Creta Blue’s elegantly designed units, guests can enjoy garden, pool or sea views. Suites and rooms also feature air conditioning, LED TVs with media players and comfortable beds. In the evening, the pool bar changes to a romantic open-air restaurant and guests are invited to enjoy homemade recipes using locally sourced ingredients in an intimate environment. They can also enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of the area. The hotel’s infinity pool is the perfect place to enjoy the hot Mediterranean sun. For further relaxation, guests can enjoy a massage in the privacy of their own room. Free WiFi access is available in public areas. Hotel staff can arrange car rental and schedule excursions to important Cretan sights, such as the archaeological site of Knossos. Creta Blue Suites is just 5 minutes’ walk from the centre of Koutouloufari and 1 km from the centre of Hersonissos. It is a 30-minute drive from the airport and only a 10-minute drive from Greece’s most prominent 18-hole golf course. Show full description

Resort. Highly elegant. Unique. Nestled in a private beach in Hersonissos, Nana Princess Suites Villas & Spa boasts a state-of-the-art Health Club & Spa centre, 3 restaurants and 2 outdoor swimming pools. Guests can choose amongst a sumptuous collection of 102 suites and villas, each one with unique design and modern appliances. The luxurious bathroom in every suite and villa is stocked with a rain shower and separate bath. A wide collection of luxury goods and items can be purchased at the "Good Life" mini-mall, situated in the main building of Nana Princess. Almost all accommodations boast a private swimming pool and spacious outdoor areas where guests can enjoy mesmerising Cretan Sea views. Some suites and villas come with a sauna, detoxifying steam areas or private gym area. Guests may taste a variety of fine dining options inspired by Cretan cuisine, Mediterranean flavours and international dishes in all 3 restaurants. Signature cocktails and refreshing drinks can be enjoyed at the on-site bars. Nana Princess Suites Villas & Spa also boasts a cigar lounge and shisha bar. The Royal Wellness Club and Royal Fitness Club, along with the calming indoor pool, invite guests to indulge themselves in a very discreet environment where holistic therapies can be enjoyed. Beauty treatments and hairdressing services ensure that guests feel pampered and genuinely rejuvenated. It shares some sports facilities with its sister property including tennis court, beach volley, mini soccer and children's animation programs and shows. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 23 km from the property. Show full description

Elegant. Nice style. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Featuring a magnificent outdoor pool and a restaurant, the 5-star NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only offers accommodation in Analipsi of Hersonissos. The resort features a private sandy beach. Free WiFi is available in all areas. All air-conditioned rooms are fitted with a TV, fridge and safety box. Every room includes a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Only 2 km from the centre of Hersonissos, a place popular for the lively nightlife, the waterslide beach, bars, sports and extreme sports, bungee jumping, carts and shopping centres, close to the beach. A supermarket can be found at a distance of 20 metres, while a bus station is 300 metres away. Aquaworld Aquarium is 5 km away and the nearest airport is Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, 15 km from the property. Show full description

Beautiful. Elegant. Great breakfast. Vasia Boulevard is centrally located in Hersonissos and offers rooms with views to the picturesque port, a bar, and a café. A bus stop is 100 metres away. All the en suite rooms of the hotel Vasia Boulevard are air-conditioned and have a refrigerator, satellite TV and balcony with sea or garden views. The well-trained staff at Vasia Boulevard are always at the guests’ disposal. The hotel has beautifully decorated internal spaces, including a lounge and dining room where buffet breakfast is served each morning. Nikolaos Kazantakis Airport of Heraklion is located within 23 km of Vasia Boulevard. Show full description

Resort. Just half an hour from Heraklion International Airport, Silva Beach Hotel features 2 outdoor pools with free sun beds and is located right on a sandy/rocky beach. This beachfront hotel is built in the style of a traditional Cretan village, with beautifully proportioned gardens and small piazzas. The modernly decorated rooms at Silva Beach offer furnished balconies with view to the gardens, small piazzas and swimming pools or side sea view. All units include mini fridges and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players. Free WiFi access is available. Silva Beach Hotel offers fitness equipment, beach volley, animation programme, while water sports are available within 400 metres from the beach. A tennis court and table tennis are also available on site. The main restaurant Minoan proposes Greek, Italian and International dishes served in buffet style. A la carte choices from the Mediterranean cuisine are served at the Olive Tree restaurant. Drinks and delicious ice creams are available at the beach and poolside bar. Silva Beach Hotel is located 700 metres from the centre of Limenas Hersonissou and 30 km from Heraklion City. The seaside Stalida is at a distance of 5 km. Show full description

Resort. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Comfortable beds. Situated by the sandy beach, Hersonissos Maris offers indoor and outdoor pools, gym and tennis court. All accommodation features balconies or terraces overlooking the Cretan Sea or hotel gardens. A luxury yacht charter is available for guests who wish to explore the area. Air-conditioned units are equipped with satellite TV and fridge. Some rooms have direct access to a shared swimming pool. Maisonettes feature a private pool with hot tub. Thalassa Snack Bar offers light meals and drinks by the sea. A buffet breakfast is served daily at Alexander poolside restaurant. During lunch and dinner, Cretan and international dishes are offered. Wellness options include a fully equipped fitness centre, a sauna and Turkish bath. Hotel Hersonissos Maris is equipped with a children’s pool and an on-site playground. Free Wi-Fi access is available in public areas. The Cretan Golf Club is just 7 km away. The centre of Hersonissos is within a 15-minute walk. Free public parking is possible nearby the Hersonissos Maris. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Great value. Popular among couples. Paralos Venus Suites is located in the picturesque village of Analipsi and only 200 metres from the beach. It features a garden, sun terrace and two outdoor pools. The air-conditioned Suites feature a smart TV with satellite channels and ironing facilities. They also include electric kettle and espresso coffee machine. The bathroom comes with a shower and hairdryer. WiFi in rooms is provided free of charge. Guests can enjoy pool or garden views from their balcony. However some of the Suites offer sea view. They can also use the patio with sun loungers and umbrellas. Alternatively, they can visit the Archaeological or Historical Museums in Heraklion, with Minoan civilization relics. Paralos Venus Suites is 4 km from the lively city of Hersonissos and 7 km from Thalassocosmos Aquarium. Heraklion Airport is 20 km away. Show full description

Resort. Set on a private part of Analipsi Beach, Stella Palace features 2 lagoon-style swimming pools, 3 children’s pools and 2 tennis courts. Its elegant rooms and suites are surrounded by tall palm trees and landscaped gardens. All air-conditioned units feature stylish furnishings in earthy tones and overlook the garden, the pools or the Cretan Sea. They come with a satellite TV, mini fridge, slippers and free toiletries. Some units also have their own pool with wooden sun deck. The main restaurant serves international and Mediterranean flavours in buffet style and hosts regular themed evenings. Elia Restaurant prepares a la carte dishes based on the Cretan cuisine. Guests can listen to live piano music in the indoor bar, while Kohili and Thalassa pool bars offer exotic cocktails. Guests at Stella Palace have a wide choice of sports activities, such as basketball, badminton and water aerobics. Massages can also be arranged upon request. There's also an indoor pool that can be used upon charge. The lively town of Hersonissos is 4 km away. The hotel is 20 km from Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport and 25 km from Heraklion city. Free private parking is possible on site. Show full description

Resort. Great views. Only 100 metres from the nearest beach in Hersonissos, Arminda Hotel & Spa is an all-inclusive 4-star hotel. It features 4 large salt-water pools with 2 separate children’s sections. The spa centre offers a sauna, hamam and hot tub. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, all air-conditioned units open to a balcony with pool, garden or Cretan Sea views. They have a satellite TV, safe and a fridge. Each private bathroom is stocked with a hairdryer. Guests at Arminda can enjoy meals, in buffet style, at the on-site restaurant. A variety of drinks are served at the pool-side snack bar or at the on-site Votsalo bar. Sport facilities include: 3 padel courts, a basketball court and a mini-golf court, as well as a fitness room and an outdoor gym. (Padel equipment is available (for a fee). A playground and a kid's club is also provided for young guests. Massage, face and body therapies are available at the spa centre. Arminda Hotel is 2 km from Hersonissos centre and 40 km from Heraklion Port. Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is at 38 km. Free parking is possible at a location nearby. Show full description

Romantic. Charming. Cosy rooms. Glaros Beach Hotel is located in a quiet area of Chersonissos, next to the beach and only a few minutes’ walk from the centre. Each room is comfortably furnished and offers individual air conditioning, mini fridge, satellite TV and en suite bathroom with hairdryer. 18-hour room service is provided. In an idyllic atmosphere, overlooking the sea, in a romantic candlelight environment, Veranda Family Restaurant is the ideal place to enjoy the special dishes of creative Mediterranean and International Cuisine. Show full description

Great location. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Offering the main outdoor swimming pool, pool bar and two restaurants, Infinity Blue Boutique Hotel & Spa is settled just a breath above the “Blue Flag” awarded beach of Hersonissos. The bright and spacious air conditioned rooms feature a stylish white-blue decor and large windows. Each one includes free wi-fi, flat-screen TV, safe box, mini-bar, coffee machine and private bathroom. There is a 24-hour front desk at Infinity Blue Boutique Hotel & Spa, as well as free WiFi in public areas. The hotel also offers bike hire and car hire. Guests may enjoy buffet or a la carte menus at the on site restaurant Wellness options includes spa, sauna, hamam, hydromassage and hairdresser salon. Their use comes with extra charge. The lively main street, boasting an array of restaurants and bars, is located within a short walking distance of the property. A supermarket can be found at a distance of 10 metres, while a bus station is 50 m away. Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is 20 km from the property and free private parking is available on site. Show full description

Resort. Directly situated on the Blue Flag awarded beach of Anissaras village, Lyttos Beach is surrounded by a 150-acre garden of more than 500 palm trees and flowers. It includes 10 swimming pools, an aqua park with waterslides, 21 tennis courts upon charge and 4 padel courts. Its 647 spacious rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows facing the sea or garden. Some rooms boast a private swimming pool. The fresh and bright rooms are equipped with air conditioning, safe, free WiFi, 42’’ satellite TV, mini fridge and marble bathroom with hair dryer. Guests can taste local, traditional and international delicacies, served in rich buffets and live action cooking at the Main Restaurant. A children’s menu is also offered. Taverna Kalypso serves buffets and a la carte menus, in a modern yet romantic seaside setting. There is also an Asian restaurant offering panoramic sea views. There are 5 bars available on site. Sports facilities also include 2 Football courts, a 3 PAR golf course and a basketball court. Younger guests can spend their time at the children's pool, the on-site kids club or at the new aqua park also including a fast food restaurant. Lyttos Beach also offers a daytime activity program and evening entertainment with shows in the amphitheatric stage. SPA services are available upon charge. Guests enjoy free access to the gym and sauna. There is also a bicycle rental shop (extra charge) for the more adventurous types. Within a 20 km distance from Heraklion-Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Lyttos Beach is just 5 km from Hersonissos city center and Crete’s unique 18-hole golf court. Free parking is possible inside the hotel premises. Show full description

Resort. In the historic Knossos, near Hersonissos, lies the Aldemar 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. Aldemar 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. Show full description

Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Located in Hersonissos, 400 metres from Analipsi Beach, Aqua Blu "Adults Only" - "by Checkin" provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is allergy-free and is situated less than 1 km from Anissaras Main Beach. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. At Aqua Blu "Adults Only" - "by Checkin" every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options. FKK Naturist Beach is 2.1 km from the accommodation, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 20 km from Aqua Blu "Adults Only" - "by Checkin", and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Lovely property. Situated in Hersonissos, 1.2 km from Analipsi Beach, Paradise Island Villas features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared lounge and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a hot tub. Paradise Island Villas provides some units that have a balcony, and each room comes with a kettle. At the accommodation the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Paradise Island Villas offers a children's playground. You can play tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and snorkelling. Anissaras Main Beach is 1.8 km from the hotel, while FKK Naturist Beach is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 18 km from Paradise Island Villas. Show full description

Great location. Great value. Only 100 metres from the sandy Hersonissos Beach, the 4-star Heronissos Hotel features an outdoor pool, surrounded by a well-tended garden. It has a modernly decorated restaurant and a poolside bar. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Opening to a private balcony, all air-conditioned rooms enjoy views over the pool or mountain and a few of the Cretan Sea. Bright and spacious, they offer a seating area with a satellite TV and mini fridge. A cabin shower and hairdryer are provided in the bathroom. Guests at Heronissos can enjoy meals in buffet style, as well as local wines at the on-site restaurant. Snacks, drinks and cocktails are prepared at the bar, next to the pool. Heronissos Hotel lies 23 km from Heraklion City and 25 km from Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport. Free, public parking is possible on site. Show full description

Delightful property. Charming. Great views. Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience is located in the centre of the popular and traditional Koutouloufari Village, just 1 km from Hersonissos. The resort is amphitheatrically built consisting of 15 buildings and 105 suites of various types and options as private hot tubs, private pools, sea view rooms and suites. The 3 lifts and the 2 airlifts provide comfortable access to all suites and public areas. The resort features 3 main pools which are heated during specific low seasons (01 / 04-15 / 05 & 01 / 10-30 / 11). The Activity Pool is equipped with hydro massage jets and next to the Activity pool there is a Kids pool. The Main Pool is only for adults. There is also a spa centre of 100m2, an outdoor gazebo of 30m2 and an open air mini gym corner. In the most central point of the resort, a guest relation team is taking care of all demands and requests of guests including excursions, car / moto rental and special occasions like honeymoon, anniversary, and birthday- packages. Within the resort area there is one main restaurant (breakfast & dinner), one Snack Bar "Lemoni" and one traditional Tavern the "Monastery Traditional Tavern" with Cretan cuisine a la carte restaurant. Show full description

When searching for family hotels in Crete, Greece, think of SENSEANA Seaside Resort & Spa: joyful in its relaxed ambiance, welcoming in its facilities for one and all, and homely in its haven-like nature. Younger travelers will delight in the host of dedicated children's facilities available, aspiring to be the best amongst Crete family hotels. .  Show full description

Resort. The beachfront Mitsis Royal Mare is a spa hotel located on Crete’s north coast. It features numerous swimming pools, a private beach, 7 tennis courts,3 fine dining restaurants and 4 bars. The 5-star resort in Heraklion is made up of guest rooms, scattered around the hotel’s lush gardens. Each is equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, refrigerator and hairdryer. Guests are greeted with a welcome basket including wine and slippers. Mitsis guests can benefit from the resort’s extensive facilities, which include the hotel’s famous spa, the Mitsis Tennis Club, gym and a range of recreational sports. Candia, the hotel’s gourmet restaurant offers the finest in Mediterranean and Cretan gastronomy. El Greco tavern serves a wide range of freshly-prepared local dishes. Albatros Restaurant & Bar is the property’s beachfront venue, offering a variety of fish dishes. The bustling town of Hersonissos is within 4 km from Mitsis Royal Mare. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire hotel and free private on-site parking is possible. Show full description

Just 1.5 km from Hersonissos, Semiramis Village offers an outdoor pool with free sun beds. Rooms come with views over the Aegean Sea, and the beach is at 1100 metres. The en suite guest rooms come with hairdryer, and feature a TV. Each is air conditioned, and a safe and/or fridge is available at a charge. Breakfast is served buffet style. The hotel’s restaurant serves Greek and Mediterranean dishes. refreshing drinks are available at the poolside bar. This traditional Cretan hotel offers a spa bath and massage rooms. Sports and leisure facilities include a games room with billiards, table tennis and a gym. Wi-Fi access is available in public areas, and free private parking is available on site. The Semiramis village is 15 minutes’ walk from downtown Hersonissos and its many shops, taverns and lively nightlife. A 25-minute walk will take you to a variety of beaches. Heraklion International Airport is 30 km away. Show full description