Are you planning a holiday on the island of Crete and are still looking for your dream accommodation? In the jungle of booking and hotel portals, it is not so easy to keep track of everything. We will help you with your search and provide you with our personal selection of the best hotels on Crete with very good guest reviews.
As the largest island in the country, Crete has the highest density of hotels of all regions. So you can find the right hotel for almost every holiday budget, whether it’s a luxury resort, family club or small aparthotel. With these popular Crete Hotels your holiday on the island will be something very special. Have fun browsing through our Crete hotel overview:
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#1 Crete Beach Hotels
Vergina Beach Hotel
- Location in Crete: Holiday resort Agia Marina (West Crete)
- Distance to the airport: approx. 25 km from Chania airport, approx. 30 min. drive time
- Close to the beach: directly on the beach of Agia Marina (approx. 50 meters)
- Number of stars: 4 stars
- Meals: Half board
In a prime beach location is the Vergina Beach Hotel in Agia Marina not far from the city of Chania. The modern rooms have a balcony with sea views. Hotel guests appreciate the varied cuisine in the hotel’s restaurant, the proximity to local shops and taverns, as well as the large outdoor pool directly on the beach. Click on the links to check availability and prices for your holiday:
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Grecotel Creta Palace
- Location in Crete: North Crete near Rethymno
- Distance to the airport: approx. 75 km from Heraklion airport, approx. 1 hour drive time
- Close to the beach: direct access to the beach of Rethymno
- Number of stars: 5 stars
- Meals: All-Inclusive
Located 5 km outside of Rethymno, the luxurious Grecotel Creta Palace 5-star comfort with direct access to the beach. The rooms and villas are exquisitely furnished, the extensive outdoor areas lined with palm trees. Vacationers praise the large pool, spa facilities, and upscale hotel restaurants. Click on the links to check availability and prices for your holiday:
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Corissia Beach Hotel
- Location in Crete: Georgioupolis (North Crete)
- Distance to the airport: approx. 50 km from Chania airport, approx. 45 min. driving time
- Close to the beach: directly on the beach of Georgioupolis (approx. 50 meters)
- Number of stars: 4 stars
- Meals: Breakfast
Close to the beach and a relaxed atmosphere characterize offers the Corissia Beach Hotel in Georgioupolis. The comfortable rooms have sea views, the complex has swimming pools and a very good restaurant. Other good Corissia and COOEE Hotels are located in the immediate vicinity. Click on the links to check availability and prices for your holiday:
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#2 All inclusive hotels in Crete
Grecotel LUX ME White Palace
- Location in Crete: Resort Kampos (North Crete)
- Distance to the airport: approx. 75 km from Heraklion airport, approx. 1 hour drive time
- Close to the beach: directly on the beach of Kampos
- Number of stars: 5 stars
- Meals: All-Inclusive
Grecotel LUX ME White Palace is located directly on the beach of Kampos about 20 minutes by car east of Rethymno. The extensive complex offers modern dining facilities, several pool areas and various leisure facilities. Click on the links to check availability and prices for your holiday:
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Eliros Mare
- Location on Crete: North Crete near Georgioupolis
- Distance to the airport: about 50 km from Chania airport, about 50 minutes drive
- Close to the beach: directly on the beach of Kourna
- Number of stars: 4 stars
- Meals: All-Inclusive
Eliros Mare is located about 6 km outside of Georgioupolis and the hotel offers all-inclusive accommodation in a 4-star setting. The rooms with sea view are modern and comfortably furnished. The quiet location, direct access to the beach and the pool area make the hotel a popular choice for a relaxing holiday. Click on the links to check availability and prices for your holiday:
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Mythos Palace Resort & Spa
- Location in Crete: Georgioupolis
- Distance to the airport: approx. 50 km from Chania airport, approx. 50 min. drive time
- Close to the beach: directly on the beach of Kourna
- Number of stars: 5 stars
- Meals: All-Inclusive
Mythos Palace Resort & Spa is also located outside Georgioupolis in a beautiful location right by the sea. The rooms are very elegantly furnished. Guests appreciate the wellness facilities, direct beach access and gastronomic diversity of the 5-star hotel. Click on the links to check availability and prices for your holiday:
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#3 Crete 5-star hotels
Grecotel Caramel Resort
- Location in Crete: North Crete near Kampos, near Rethymno
- Distance to the airport: approx. 70 km from Heraklion airport, approx. 1 hour drive time
- Close to the beach: direct access to Kampos beach
- Number of stars: 5 stars
- Meals: breakfast or half board
Caramel Grecotel Resort is about 10 minutes drive from Rethymnon. Right in front of the hotel is Kampos Beach. Holidaymakers praise the beautiful green grounds, the modern rooms and the impressive pool area. A touch of 1001 nights surrounds the 5-star hotel in Crete. Click on the links to check availability and prices for your holiday:
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Nana Princess Hotel
- Location in Crete: North Crete near the resort of Hersonissos
- Distance to the airport: approx. 25 km from Heraklion airport, approx. 30 min. drive time
- Close to the beach: direct access to the beach of Drapanon
- Number of stars: 5 stars
- Meals: All-Inclusive
Nana Princess Hotel Suites Villas & Spa is one of the best 5-star hotels in Crete. The modern complex is located between the resorts of Stalida and Hersonissos. Holidaymakers praise the high-quality facilities, the proximity to the beach and the friendly staff. From the upper floors you have a wonderful view of the sea. Click on the links to check availability and prices for your holiday:
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St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas
- Location in Crete: East Crete near Agios Nikolaos
- Distance to the airport: approx. 65 km from Heraklion airport, approx. 1 hour drive time
- Close to the beach: private beach access
- Number of stars: 5 stars
- Meals: Breakfast, half board or full board
The 5-star luxury hotel St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas at Mirabello Bay offers a special kind of Crete holiday. The accommodations are modern and exceptionally designed. Guests appreciate the resort’s diverse leisure facilities and restaurants. The city Agios Nikolaos is only a five minute drive away. Click on the links to check availability and prices for your holiday:
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#4 Adults Only Crete Hotels
Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Location in Crete: Holiday resort of Analipsi (North Crete)
- Distance to the airport: approx. 20 km from Heraklion airport, approx. 20 min. drive time
- Close to the beach: Directly on the beach of Analipsi
- Number of stars: 5 stars
- Meals: All-Inclusive
Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa in the holiday resort of Analipsi (about 30 minutes from Heraklion) is an adults-only paradise. Holidaymakers rave about the impressive pool landscape, which is reminiscent of a large lagoon. The modern rooms and suites as well as the first-class spa facilities offer luxury holidays in Crete. Click on the links to check availability and prices for your holiday:
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Pilot Amphora Boutique Hotel
- Location in Crete: Georgioupolis (North Crete)
- Distance to the airport: approx. 20 km from Heraklion airport, approx. 25 min. drive time
- Close to the beach: approx. 250 m to Georgioupolis beach
- Number of stars: 5 stars
- Meals: breakfast or half board
On the outskirts of Georgioupoli is the Pilot Amphora Boutique Hotel. The 5-star hotel offers high-quality rooms in boutique style. Guests appreciate the personal atmosphere and the good location of the Crete adults-only hotel. The beach can be reached in about 5 minutes on foot. Click on the links to check availability and prices for your holiday:
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Aqua Blu Hotel
- Location in Crete: North Crete near Limenas Hersonisou
- Distance to the airport: approx. 20 km from Heraklion airport, approx. 25 min. drive time
- Near the beach: approx. 150 m to the sea
- Number of stars: 4 stars
- Meals: Breakfast
About 3 km outside Limenas Hersonisou is the popular adults-only hotel Aqua Blu Hotel with luxurious rooms and spacious suites, some with whirlpool. Hotel guests appreciate the successful overall concept, the quiet location away from the crowds and the diverse culinary offer. Click on the links to check availability and prices for your holiday:
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#5 Chania Hotels
Domus Renier Hotel
- Location in Crete: Old Town of Chania
- Distance to the airport: approx. 15 km from Chania airport, approx. 20 min. drive time
- Close to the beach: approx. 500 m from various beaches in the area
- Number of stars: 4 stars
- Meals: Breakfast
Domus Renier Hotel is located directly on the Venetian port of Chania and is one of the best hotels in Crete. The hotel combines modern design with traditional elements. From the terrace you have a magnificent view of the picturesque harbour of Chania. Click on the links to check availability and prices for your holiday:
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Chania Flair Deluxe Hotel
- Location in Crete: Chania New Town (West Crete)
- Distance to the airport: approx. 25 km from Chania airport, approx. 30 min. drive time
- Close to the beach: about 50 m to Neo Chora beach
- Number of stars: 5 stars
- Meals: Breakfast
Chania Flair Deluxe Hotel is located just outside the old town of Chania and is one of the most popular city hotels in Crete for holidaymakers. The modern and comfortable rooms as well as the rich breakfast are worth mentioning. The beach of Nea Chora is almost right in front of the pet. Click on the links to check availability and prices for your holiday:
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Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa
- Location in Crete: Old Town of Chania
- Distance to the airport: approx. 15 km from Chania airport, approx. 20 min. drive time
- Close to the beach: approx. 500 m from various beaches in the area
- Number of stars: 4 stars
- Meals: breakfast or half board
Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa lies in the old town of Chania and offers an extraordinary holiday experience. The rooms are elegantly decorated in a traditional style. Visitors appreciate the proximity to the city’s historic sights and the many opportunities to stop at restaurants and cafés. Click on the links to check availability and prices for your holiday:
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#6 Heraklion Hotels
City Lion by Semavi
- Location in Crete: Heraklion city centre
- Distance to the airport: approx. 5 km from Heraklion airport, approx. 10 min. drive time
- Close to the beach: about 4 km from various beaches in the area
- Number of stars: 3 stars
- Meals: Breakfast
City Lion by Semavi is located near the city centre of Heraklion, this hotel offers modern and well-equipped rooms and apartments. The quiet location in the traffic-calmed city center, despite the immediate proximity to the city’s restaurants, is ideal for a city trip to Heraklion. Click on the links to check availability and prices for your holiday:
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3 Pines Design Living
- Location in Crete: Downtown Heraklion
- Distance to the airport: approx. 6 km from Heraklion airport, approx. 10 min. driving time
- Close to the beach: about 4 km from various beaches in the area
- Number of stars: none (Boutique accommodation)
- Meals: Breakfast
The apart-hotel 3 Pines Design Living is located in a quiet part of the new town, just five minutes from the centre. Holidaymakers appreciate the modern and individually furnished studios and suites with room service. A swimming pool is available in the courtyard. Click on the link to check availability and prices for your holiday:
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GDM Megaron Hotel
- Location in Crete: Above the port of Heraklion
- Distance to the airport: approx. 5 km from Heraklion airport, approx. 10 min. drive time
- Close to the beach: approx. 3 km from surrounding beaches
- Number of stars: 5 stars
- Meals: breakfast or half board
The historic GDM Megaron Hotel above the port of Heraklion combines 5-star luxury with urban flair. The elegant rooms offer panoramic sea views. Guests appreciate the restaurant on the roof terrace. Despite the exclusive character, the prices are affordable. Click on the links to check availability and prices for your holiday:
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#7 Rethymno Hotels
Rimondi Boutique Hotel
- Location in Crete: Old Town of Rethymno
- Distance to the airport: approx. 70 km from Heraklion airport, approx. 1 hour drive time
- Close to the beach: about 1 km from Rethymno beach
- Number of stars: 4 stars
- Meals: Breakfast
Located directly in the old town of Rethymno, the Rimondi Boutique Hotel is an elegant boutique accommodation. The rooms are elegantly furnished with traditional elements and exude Venetian charm. In the courtyard there is a small swimming pool at guests’ disposal. Click on the links to check availability and prices for your holiday:
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Menta City Boutique Hotel
- Location in Crete: Outside the city center of Rethymno
- Distance to the airport: approx. 70 km from Heraklion airport, approx. 1 hour drive time
- Close to the beach: approx. 1.5 km from Rethymno beach
- Number of stars: 3 stars
- Meals: Breakfast
In the middle of the new town, the Menta City Boutique Hotel is an inexpensive and modern place to stay. Holidaymakers praise the individually furnished rooms with large balconies as well as the friendly staff and the good breakfast. Click on the links to check availability and prices for your holiday:
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Nautilux Rethymno
- Location in Crete: Eastern outskirts of Rethymno
- Distance to airport: approx. 65 km from Heraklion airport, approx. 1 hour driving time.
- Close to the beach: directly on the beach of Rethymno
- Number of stars: 4 stars
- Meals: Breakfast to All Inclusive
Newly opened in 2022, the Nautilux Rethymno is located directly on the beach of Rethymno, about 2 km from the city center. The rooms are extravagant and comfortably furnished. Holidaymakers appreciate the atmospheric concept, the futuristic pool area and the proximity to local restaurants. Click on the links to check availability and prices for your holiday:
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#8 Cheap Crete Hotels and Apartments
In Crete there are countless middle-class hotels as well as studios and apartments with very good guest reviews, which offer a relaxing holiday at a fair price due to their comfort and facilities. The following hotels and apartments on Crete offer favorable conditions even in the high season (links to our partner Booking.com*):
- Aetheras Beach, Platanias*
- Anthos, Frangokastello*
- Argiri Apartments & Suites, Georgioupoli*
- Artemis Village Apartments & Studios, Stavros*
- Celine Luxury Apartments & Suites, Ag. Nikolaos*
- Elounda Heights, Elounda*
- Epavli Hotel, Chania Town*
- Fairytale Elafonisi, Elafonisi*
- Idili Guesthouse, Panormos*
- Phaedra Hotel, Stalos*
- Theros Garden, Istro*
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