Hotels in Crete

As the largest of all the Greek islands, Crete hotels are pretty diverse. Find boutique stays nestled into its mountainsides, facility-packed All Inclusive resorts overlooking the coast and family-friendly apartments set in the heart of its sleepy rural villages. 

But there’s one thing Crete does well, and that’s luxury! Families seeking something with the wow-factor will love Radisson Blu Beach Resort in Milatos, which has not just one but two private beaches. Not to mention a fantastic aquapark and lazy river. Another fancy option is Mitsis Selection Laguna. Sitting just outside bustling Hersonissos, the hotel’s ultra All Inclusive programme has something for every age, whether you’re an a la carte loving adult or a parent trying to satisfy your kid’s sweet cravings.
 
Prefer it if the kids didn’t tag along? Then we know just the spot! Home to one of the island’s largest lagoon pools, Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa in Analipsi is the ultimate adults only escape. The resort has a Maldives feel to it from its sunken seating areas, to its floating dining spots, and overwater bungalows - all beautifully connected by a string of wooden bridges. And your sunbathing options are just as plush with comfy double loungers positioned perfectly over the water.

Or maybe you’re after something that’s just as classy but not quite as costly! Great for couples and families alike with its free waterpark entry, fantastic All Inclusive programme and beachside location, we love the 4 star Star Beach Village in Hersonissos! Don’t forget to check out our affordable Self Catering options in Crete too, like Elounda Garden Suites in Elounda, which is a fantastic choice if you want to dive into the local food scene.

Over on the busy east coast, Gouves Water Park Holiday Resort is a brilliant shout for families, with its own on-site waterpark keeping little ones entertained for hours. Just along the coast, Aelius Hotel Spa in Gouves adds a spa into the mix for the grown-ups. In neighbouring Hersonissos, Koutouloufari Village Holiday Club and Cooks Club Hersonissos Crete both put you close to the resort's buzzing nightlife, while Creta Blue Boutique Hotel offers a more boutique, low-key feel nearby. Further along in Stalida, Nana Golden Beach All Inclusive is a strong pick for a beachfront all-inclusive stay with a bit more polish.

Prefer the quieter charm of the west coast? Chania has plenty to offer. Dore Hotel and Leptos Panorama Hotel both make handy bases for exploring the Old Town, while Cretan Dream Resort And Spa adds spa facilities into the mix. For a break from the kids, Thalassa Beach Resort Adults Only is a dedicated adults-only stay right on the coast.

Couples looking for something a little different should take a look at Euphoria Resort All Inclusive in Platanias, or Aloe Boutique Hotel Suites Adults Only in the quieter village of Plaka, both offering a more intimate alternative to the island's bigger resorts.

For a slower pace, Fodele Beach Water Park Holiday Resort All Inclusive in Fodele combines waterpark fun with a rural village setting, Mitsis Bali Paradise offers a scenic base in Bali on the north coast, and Adele Beach Hotel in Adelianos Kampos is a good option if you want to stay somewhere a little further off the beaten track.

Whatever hotels in Crete you choose, the island is bound to blow you away with its Caribbean-like beaches, Old Town charms and rural landscapes.

More stays across Crete

Around Rethymnon, Rethymno Village and Aquila Porto Rethymno both keep you close to the Old Town, Axos Hotel is a good-value option a little further out, and Ikones Seafront Luxury Suites Adults Only is worth a look if you're after something more upscale and adults-only.

In Platanias, Giannoulis Grand Bay Beach Resort Adults Only and Avra Imperial Hotel sit at the more luxury end, while Minoa Palace Resort and Atlantica Ocean Beach Resort offer more classic beachfront stays nearby.

Over in Stalida, I Resort Beach Hotel Spa and Blue Sea Beach Affiliated By Melia both come with spa facilities on site, while Cactus Royal Resort Spa rounds out the resort's options along the same stretch of coast.

Back in Hersonissos, there's plenty of choice beyond the resorts already mentioned: Frida Village and Asterias Village Resort both offer a quieter village feel, Canvas By Mitsis Cretan Village and Hersonissos Palace All Inclusive suit an all-inclusive stay, and Heronissos Hotel All Inclusive is another solid option in the same area.

In Gouves, St Constantin Beach Hotel And Spa offers a beachfront stay with spa facilities included.

Heading east to Elounda, Elounda Residence Resort Waterpark is a strong family pick with its own waterpark, while Enorme Infinity Elounda Adults Only offers a more exclusive adults-only stay nearby.

Over in Bali, Filion Suites Resort Spa is a good spa-focused option along the north coast.

And near Istro, Mistral Mare rounds out the island's east-coast choices.