Best Hotels and Places to Stay in Epano Vathia

Knossos Beach Bungalows Suites Resort & Spa lies on a sandy beach. It offers 3 swimming pools and 3 restaurants. The beach is equipped with loungers, umbrellas and a bar.

The whitewashed bungalows and suites offer sea-view terraces spread amidst beautiful gardens. Each air-conditioned unit has floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows and satellite TV. Signature, Comfort and Two Bedroom Comfort rooms are located at the Knossos Boutique across the road.

Guests can relax on a sun bed beside the pool with a cool drink, and admire the Aegean Sea. Yoga and pilates sessions, as well as a variety of rejuvenating massage treatments, can be also arranged.

The main restaurant serves buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the elegant a la carte restaurant guests can taste creative Greek cuisine made with fresh local ingredients. The pool bar serves drinks and ice creams, while the main bar offers a nice view and a relaxing atmosphere.

The 24-hour multilingual front desk offers concierge service and there is free Wi-Fi throughout the premises. Free parking is provided at the hotel premises for guests’ vehicles.

Closest major airport is Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport, at 10 km. Τhe hotel is located 12 km from Heraklion port.

Offered direct access to the sea with nearby small sandy beaches, Sunset Beach Hotel offers accommodation in Kokkíni Hani. The hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a drink at the snack bar.

Each room at Sunset Beach Hotel is bright and spacious. They open to a balcony or terrace with garden, pool and sea views. Each includes a satellite TV, safety box and a fridge. Free WIFI is available in all areas.

The restaurant serves a variety of traditional Cretan or international dishes for breakfast and dinner. At the same time, a range of cafes, bars and restaurants is available nearby.

There is ticket service at the property. The property can assist with bike hire and car hire. Activities such as water ski, canoe and jet ski are available in a nearby beach.

A bus station connecting the property with famous Cretan sights is right next to the property. Heraklio Town is 12 km from Sunset Beach Hotel, while the lively Hersonissos is 13 km from the property. Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is 7 km away.

Just 50 metres from the sandy beach, Marilisa Hotel is situated in the centre of Kokkini Hani village. The property boasts an outdoor pool with free sun loungers and a poolside bar. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Rooms at Marilisa Hotel are bright and spacious. Each opens to a balcony or terrace with garden, pool or sea views. There is a satellite TV, safety box and a fridge in every room.

Guests may enjoy breakfast or dinner with a variety of traditional Cretan and international dishes by the pool. Sports activities such as water ski, canoe and jet ski are available in a nearby beach.

There is luggage storage space at the property. You can play darts at this hotel, and bike hire is available. The hotel also offers car hire.

A bus station, connecting the property with famous Cretan sights, is in front of the hotel. The biggest Aquarium in Balkans is located within 3 km of Marilisa Hotel. Hersonissos, featuring an array of bar and dining options, is 13 km from Marilisa Hotel. Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is 7 km away.

Situated in Gournes, Evina Rooms & Suites features a garden and guestrooms with free WiFi. This 3-star hotel offers ticket service. Each room includes a balcony or terrace with garden views.

All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel the rooms come with a wardrobe and a private bathroom.

Heraklio Town is 15 km from Evina Rooms & Suites, while Hersonissos is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 12 km from the hotel.

Located 800 metres from the beach, this peaceful and traditional hotel comes with its own outdoor swimming pool – ideal for enjoying the warm sunshine on the island of Crete.

The Hotel Erato is set in Gournes Pediados, just 15 km to the east of Heraklion. Here you can enjoy the golden sands and clear waters of the Eastern Mediterranean.

Each evening, dine in the Erato’s charming, wood-and-stone restaurant. There is also an informal bar where you can relax with a refreshing drink.

Local attractions include the island’s international exhibition centre and one of Greece’s biggest aquariums. A range of cafes, bars, restaurants and shops are found in the nearby resort centre. You can also dance the night away in Chersonissos, a 10-minute drive away.

Situated in Kokkíni Khánion, a few steps from Gournes Beach, Coralli Beach Hotel features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Built in 1989, this 4-star hotel is within 200 metres of Kokkini Chani Beach and 1.2 km of Themis Beach. This pet-friendly hotel also has free WiFi.

All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. Coralli Beach Hotel provides some units with sea views, and the rooms have a balcony. Guest rooms at the accommodation have air conditioning and a desk.

A continental breakfast is available each morning at Coralli Beach Hotel.

Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 1.5 km from the hotel, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 9 km from Coralli Beach Hotel.