Explore over 80 Resorts to Rent on Crete Island

Grecotel Creta Palace enjoys a prime location, right by a fine sandy beach and 5 km from the centre of Rethymnon. This exclusive 5-star resort boasts 10 restaurants and bars, 2 outdoor pools. one indoor pool and a private beach area.

The elegant rooms at the Grecotel Creta Palace are air conditioned and have wooded floors. They come with a minibar, flat-screen TV comes with satellite channels and mini hi-fi. Bathrobes and slippers are complimentary.

Awarded for its fine cuisine, Grecotel Creta Palace offers no less than 10 food and beverage choices.

Guests can spend relaxed moments in the impressive pool area with outdoor pools, indoor pools and children’s pool with waterslides.

The new sea-front Elixir Spa proposes facial and body treatments from Indian therapists. Features include an indoor pool with jet black mosaics, pool-view gym with state-of-the-art equipment and a hot tub sun patio.

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. 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. The luxurious bathroom in every suite and villa is stocked with a rain shower and separate bath.

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.

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. 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.

Located in the midst of rich med nature, along a secluded sandy beach in Malia Village, Cretan Malia Park is a family-friendly resort, that features a sandy beach, long river pool, a main swimming pool, heated pool for the shoulder season and a children’s pool.

The stylish hotel includes 4 restaurants and offers a variety of activities from relaxing treatments at Cute Spa, such as yoga, meditation sessions and pilates classes to basketball, volleyball and biking. Free WiFi access is provided throughout.

Elegantly decorated with tiled floors, custom-made furnishings and artwork, the light-filled rooms, bungalows and suites of Cretan Malia Park are equipped with refrigerators, air conditioning, safe and a Smart TV. Each unit features a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and free toiletries based on Greek bio olive oil. Scales, bathrobes, slippers and magnifying mirrors are available in all rooms.

Guests can start their day with a Mediterranean or Cretan breakfast including various cheese types, homemade pies and honey. For lunch, guests can now choose between a la carte dining in the Mediterraneo Restaurant, Italian cuisine at Almyra, tapas at the Beach Shack and levantine cuisine at the new poolside MEZZE. For dinner, guests can choose between the Mediterraneo Restaurant, Mouries Cretan Restaurant, Almyra Italian Restaurant, Mezze restaurant and The Beach Shack. An upgraded selection of wine and beverages is available.

The hotel’s entertainment team provides Greek cookery as well as evening shows, fun and games. The younger guests can spend their time at the Little Explorers kid’s club, baking, gardening or performing, at the playground or the kid’s pool. For teenagers, The Place offers cinema screenings, hot tub fun and lounging in hammocks.

Labeled as a bike-friendly hotel, Cretan Malia Park also provides bike rental services. Guests may cycle around the hotel and through nearby villages and explore at their own pace the wild beauty of Crete. Other facilities include the Bostani-organic kitchen garden where pop-up garden dinners are hosted every week, and 4 bars: The Beach Shack, The Crush – a coffee & sweets corner, the Melissi Bar and the new Kafenio that serves traditional Greek coffee and Cretan mezze.

The beachfront is extensive and runs for about 5 km, between Stalida and Malia. The centre of the lively Malia lies within 2.5 km from Cretan Malia Park, while Heraklion International Airport is at a distance of 34 km.

This modern 5-star hotel is surrounded by acres of gardens, overlooking the Mirabello Bay, just minutes from beaches and the fishing village of Elounda.

Elounda Bay Palace Hotel provides a variety of large, comfortably furnished and designed guestrooms. Some rooms have terraces with direct access to the pool and others have fireplaces.

Guests can enjoy dining outdoors while taking in views of the pool and panoramic sea views to Mirabello Bay. The hotel’s Thalassa Waterfront Restaurant serves a variety of seafood delicacies and its Aretoussa Restaurant specialises in Greek and international cuisine.

Elounda Bay Palace offers a variety of beauty treatments. Facilities include a fitness centre, a tennis court, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, and a free parking area.

Offering 2 restaurants and a spa with indoor pool, Blue Sea Beach Hotel is a 5-star beachfront resort located in the famous resort of Stalis. Rooms have furnished balconies with views of the sea or the property’s exotic gardens.

The air-conditioned guest rooms are equipped with a satellite TV and a fridge. All guests are greeted with complimentary bottle of wine, fruit and water. Free WiFi is available in public areas.

The on-site spa features a fitness room, massage rooms, sauna and steam bath. Water sports are featured on Stalis beach.

Rich buffets including Cretan specialties are served for breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main restaurant. The resort’s à la carte restaurant proposes Mediterranean flavours, including diet and vegetarian menus.

Blue Sea Beach Hotel’s daily animation program will keep younger guests busy. Children enjoy their own sweet-water pool, while a mini is also available.

Heraklion International Airport is 32 km away, and the port is 33 km away. Parking is free within the premises.

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.

Located in Panormos Rethymno, 400 meters from the beach, The Royal Senses Resort & Spa Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Featuring a bar, the 5-star resort has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests.

At the resort, every room is fitted with a TV with cable channels.

Guests at The Royal Senses Resort Crete can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

The accommodation offers a children’s playground. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at The Royal Senses Resort & Spa Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton.

‘The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 75 km from the resort.

Featuring 3 fresh-water pools, children’s facilities and a variety of dining options, the Agapi Beach Resort Premium All Inclusive is set along a beautiful beach and amongst landscaped gardens in the coastal resort of Ammoudara.

Accommodation at Agapi Beach Resort consists of 2 main buildings with guest rooms, and a village area with comfortable bungalows spread around the lush gardens.

Greek Breakfast is daily served at the property’s dining area. It consists of various cheese types, homemade pies and honey. Guests can dine at the hotel’s main restaurant offering international and Greek flavours and explore a variety of themed buffet dinners that alternate every 2 weeks. The beachfront tavern Akrogiali, with direct sea views, offers a buffet of traditional Greek and Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and traditional Cretan recipes for a la carte dinner. The Mediterranean street-food restaurant Taka-Taka will entice guests with its variety of dishes from 6 cuisines. For the lovers of the Italian cuisine, piazza d’Italia serves the most iconic recipes.

Weekly events with food and live music are organised at the Garden Theater, while live piano music nights are held at the Main Bar of the resort. Agapi Beach Resort guests can attend beach parties by the beach bar, lobster evenings, wine tasting events, Greek cooking lessons and attend aerobics classes. Other activities include SUP or canoe, jet skiing, yoga and water polo.

The resort is well equipped for children. It offers child supervision, highchairs and children’s meals, as well as a children’s club.

The Agapi Beach Resort lies just 6 km west of Heraklion and 12 km from the airport in the splendid coastal resort of Ammoudara. Nearby there is a wide variety of shops including a mini-market and souvenir shop. The Palace of Knossos, one of the major cultural heritage sites of Greece, is a 30-minute drive away.

Just 10 metres from its private beach in Analipsi, Hersonissos, Stella Village features 2 swimming pools with poolside bars surrounded by colourful gardens. It offers 2 restaurants, 2 tennis courts and a kids’ club.

The spacious and bright rooms at Stella Village feature a furnished balcony overlooking the gardens. Each comes with a satellite TV, fridge and air conditioning.

The buffet restaurant serves meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. Special theme nights are organized weekly.Coffee, refreshments and drinks are provided at the 2 pool bars that in the evening also play music.

Wellness options include water aerobics sessions, a football pitch and beach volleyball facilities. Younger guests can have fun at the 3 children’s pool, at the playground or participate in the games that the animation team organizes.

Staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange car rental to explore Hersonissos Town 4 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 20 km from the hotel. Free private parking is possible on site.

Set in Koutsounari, 400 metres from Koutsounari Beach, ROBINSON Ierapetra offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the various facilities are a bar, a tennis court, as well as a spa and wellness centre. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids’ club and free WiFi throughout the property.

All rooms have air conditioning, and some units at the resort have a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

The daily breakfast offers continental, vegetarian or gluten-free options. At ROBINSON Ierapetra you will find a restaurant serving local and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and sun terrace. Bike hire and car hire are available at this resort and the area is popular for cycling.

Kakkos bay beach is 2 km from ROBINSON Ierapetra, while Psaropoula Beach is 2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 54 km from the resort.

Isla Brown Chania Resort & Spa, a member of Brown Hotels is an exclusive resort with beautiful views of the sea and great facilities. It is situated in the Chania prefecture, between Stavros and Tersanas.

Chania Town is at a distance of 9 km. Chania Airport is 11 km away.

Situated right on the sandy beach of Stalida, the 5-star I- Resort Beach Hotel offers elegantly decorated rooms. It includes a spa centre and 2 restaurants.

The air-conditioned rooms of I- Resort Beach Hotel Lounge feature parquet floors and light wood furnishings. They come with a satellite LCD TV, minibar and hairdryer. All rooms have balconies, while most of them enjoy Cretan Sea views.

The 2 pools have wooden decks with free sun loungers and umbrellas.

Facilities include 2 restaurants, as well as 2 bars, the main and the pool bar.

I- Resort Beach Hotel is a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Stalida. Heraklion airport is at 35 km. Free private on-site parking is available.

There is no ATM on the property but nearby.

Located in Hersonissos, 1.8 km from Aposelemis Beach, Atlantica Caldera Palace provides 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 kids’ club and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property features a hot tub, evening entertainment and room service.

The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath. At Atlantica Caldera Palace every room is equipped with bed linen and towels.

A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available daily at the property.

The accommodation offers a terrace. You can play table tennis at this 5-star resort, and car hire is available.

Speaking German, Greek, English and French at the reception, staff are always at hand to help.

Analipsi Beach is 1.9 km from Atlantica Caldera Palace, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 7.9 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 17 km from the 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.

Commanding an enviable location in Malia, the Ikaros Beach Luxury Resort & Spa offers a private sandy beach, 4 swimming pools and delicate dishes of Greek and International cuisines.

The Ikaros Beach rooms are stone-built and offer views to the sea or the gardens. The spacious rooms are modern, with stylish furnishings.

The branded spa offers a range of luxury treatments from expert therapists.

Malia resort is within walking distance, with many shops, cafes and restaurants. Heraklion International Airport is 33 km away from the hotel. It is a 30-minute drive to Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos. Free shuttle service to Star Beach Water Park is provided.

Set on a beach in Stalís, this 5-star hotel offers 3 freshwater pools and a poolside bar with a sun terrace. Leisure facilities include a Turkish bath, sauna and a fitness centre.

Fitted with private balconies or terraces, all spacious rooms at Cactus Royal Spa & Resort include large windows and elegant furniture. Each comes with individually controlled air conditioning and satellite TV.

Guests can join an aerobic class or have a relaxing massage. Water sports are available at the beach and there is a separate swimming pool for children. For a quiet afternoon, there is a TV room with fireplace.

The Cactus Royal Spa & Resort hotel is located between Agios Nikolaos and the capital Heraklion. It is 35 km from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport and private parking is possible on site.

Right on its private area of Amnisos Beach with free sun loungers, Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only features an outdoor pool. Facilities include a fitness room with hammam. Free Wi-Fi is provided.

Bright and spacious, all air-conditioned rooms open to a balcony with views over the Cretan Sea or the hotel’s garden. Each includes a mini fridge and TV with satellite channels. The private bathroom is fitted with bathrobes, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Enjoying panoramic views of the Cretan Sea, the main restaurant of Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only serves Greek and international dishes in buffet style. Drinks and snacks are prepared at the beach bar.

For leisure moments, there is a games room with billiards. Small gifts and the essentials can be found at the on-site mini market.

Unique Blue! Resort and Villas Adults Only is located 5 km from Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport and 7 km from the city of Heraklion. Free, private parking is provided on site.

Set in Agia Marina Nea Kydonias, a few steps from Agia Marina Beach, Elia Agia Marina Resort offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the resort, the rooms have a balcony. Every room has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at Elia Agia Marina Resort have a sea view. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation.

Elia Agia Marina Resort offers a hammam.

Stalos Beach is less than 1 km from the resort, while Platanias Beach is 2 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 22 km from Elia Agia Marina Resort.

The 5-star Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection offers luxurious accommodation with spa bath overlooking the Unesco-protected island of Spinalonga and its Venetian castle. It has a spa and 4 restaurants serving haute cuisine dishes.

Each of the air-conditioned suites is uniquely decorated and has easy access to the private sandy beach. They include a spacious living room with wooden floors and a satellite LCD TV. All suites also have a private pool or open-air hot tub.

The 4 restaurants offer casual beachside settings or elegant dining rooms with panoramic sea views. Guests can taste progressive Greek cuisine, seafood, Cretan dishes and Italian cuisine. An Asian restaurant is also possible.

For guests choosing private or luxury residences, an array of Haute-Living services is available, including a dedicated villa manager, a lounge with VIP services, concierge service, private check-in, sun loungers at Spina, the VIP beach area, and upgraded welcome and bathroom amenities. Other exclusive amenities include eclectic cocktail, branded spirits and all-day snacks, signature canapes by the resort’s executive Chef, afternoon tea and state-of-the art gym facilities.

The spa of Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection includes an interior seawater pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub. It also offers rejuvenating therapies, such as facial and massage treatments. Additional VIP services are upon charge and include a butler service, in-villa signature dining, VIP business package and helicopter transfer among several more.

The village of Elounda is 2.5 km away. The lively seaside town of Agios Nikolaos is within 12 km of Domes of Elounda.

The 5-star The Royal Blue a Luxury Beach Resort is a tranquil exclusive resort on the northern coast of Crete. A private bay, 38 pools, 4 restaurants and 4 bars are found within its 70-acre premises. Free WiFi is available throughout.

The Royal Blue a Luxury Beach Resort’s superior rooms are stylishly decorated in warm and soothing tones and offer sea or garden views. They all feature flat-screen TVs, and spacious bathrooms with 2 wash basins. Upon arrival, all guests are greeted with a welcome drink.

The Pure Senses Spa offers massage, hydrotherapies, facial and body treatments. Guests will find a tennis court, as well as mini golf and soccer courts within the premises. Colorful gardens extend throughout the resort, while natural stone has been used to blend harmoniously with the surroundings.

Gourmet enthusiasts will savor the fresh approach to food and cooking styles from China and Japan or indulge in authentic Greek, Italian, Spanish and European flavors. Alternatively, experiment with Indian sensations or sample the purity of seafood or meat; the choice is varied and diverse.

Only 22 km from Rethymnon and 55 km from Heraklion, The Royal Blue a Luxury Beach Resort offers easy access to both Chania and Heraklion airports.

The Seaside A Lifestyle Resort – Adults Only houses 3 a la carte restaurants, a spa, 2 sweet-water pools and 3 pool bars. Due to its elevated position, it offers panoramic sea views. Mononaftis Beach is at 80 metres.

The air-conditioned rooms have private furnished terraces or balconies with land or sea views. Standard amenities include 32-40 inch satellite TVs and amenities for tea and coffee making. Upgrades include rooms with sharing pools and panoramic sea views.

With 3 restaurants, the Seaside A Lifestyle Resort covers a wide range of cuisines including Cretan, Asian and International. The main restaurant’s highlights include show cooking and its large sea-view veranda. Drinks are available from the lobby bar and pool bars.”For every 3 nights of stay guests are entitled to one free meal in one of our a la carte restaurants.”

Sports and leisure facilities include a fitness center, yoga & pilates shala area, as well as tennis and table tennis facilities. The spa features an indoor pool, sauna, hammam and hydrotherapy pools. Guests also benefit from free internet access in public hotel areas.

Located in Agia Pelagia in Crete, the Seaside A Lifestyle Resort – Adults Only is situated 22 km west of Heraklion Airport and 18 km west of Heraklion city centre. Parking on site is free.