Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort

Stella Palace Resort & Spa, is a luxury 5 star hotel, located on the northern coast of Crete. Adjacent to the 1km long Analipsis beach, it is the perfect spot to swim in the Mediterranean waters or relish the magnificent sunset views. The adults can take a dip in one of the two large lagoon pools, while the kids will be drawn to the water park. Here they will find slides, splash pools, circular tubes, aqua towers and more to keep them entertained for hours.

The entertainment for the little ones doesn’t end there. At Stella Kids’ Club, 4-12 year olds can take full advantage of a playground, animation shows, movies and a mini disco. Meanwhile, team sports are arranged for the teenagers. If you have a tiny human, take advantage of the babysitting service while you relax.

At the spa you can experience relaxation and rejuvenation, with a wide range of massage and special aromatherapy treatments on offer. Afterwards, make use of the indoor pool, saunas and steam room to enhance your wellbeing further. If you prefer to keep active, there’s a fully equipped gym. While outdoorsy types can hit the hotel's sports courts for a game of volleyball or tennis. Or you could take advantage of the sandy beach, with sunbeds and umbrellas, exclusively for hotel guests.

Eat like a local at the Elia restaurant, offering a range of succulent Cretan cuisine. Film fans will love the naming of the other eateries, with references to The Italian Job, Enso and The Poseidon Adventure, where Italian, pan-Asian and international foods are on the menu. Stella Palace Resort offers six bars serving a range of soft and alcoholic drinks both poolside and indoors. If you’re feeling homesick you’ll find British favourites like Fish & Chips available from the Street Food Bar.

All room types can accommodate a child, alongside two adults, with Family Suites allowing households of up to five to share. Being a luxury resort even the standard options are 30m2 and have WiFi, air conditioning, satellite TV, a safe, tea and coffee facilities, a hairdryer and a mini fridge. Upgrade to have a sea view, hot tub, Jacuzzi or private pool.

Stella Palace is 700m from the centre of Analipsi. The town is a maze of small lanes that are lined with boutiques and shops where you can find traditional crafts and ceramics to take home. The olive oil produced in the area is renowned due to the unique Cretan climate and there’s numerous places where you can buy some to take home with you. For more shopping options, Hersonissos is 6km away, located at the foot of Harakas hill.