Skip to main content

The best beach hotels in Crete

Check out our pick of great beach hotels on

Filter by:


Review score

Superb: 9+ Very good: 8+ Good: 7+ Pleasant: 6+

Beach access

Beachfront
Our top picks Lowest price first Star rating and price Top reviewed

See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates.

Conveniently set in the centre of Chania Town, Theta Boutique Hotel provides à la carte breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located less than 1 km from Mitropoleos Square, a 10-minute walk from Folklore Museum of Chania and less than 1 km from Kucuk Hasan Mosque. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Koum Kapi Beach, Saint Anargyri Church and Chania Old Venetian Harbour. Chania International Airport is 12 km away. Loved the spa bath. The room was immaculately clean. Beds was comfortable with good quality bed linen & towels were soft & a good size. Staff were great, communicating immediately when we messaged. Very happy & enjoyed our stay.

Show more Show less
9.6
Exceptional
1,021 reviews
Price from
US$108
per night

Located within 1.7 km of Amoudara Beach and 1.2 km of Venetian Walls, Porta Suites offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Heraklio Town. There is a private entrance at the aparthotel for the convenience of those who stay. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. The location was very good and the private parking helped to trouble free stay. very spacious and quiet !!!!

Show more Show less
9.5
Exceptional
1,012 reviews
Price from
US$102
per night

Facing the beachfront, Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels offers 5-star accommodation in Rethymno Town and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Among the various facilities of this property are a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The place is magical, the staff is very friendly and very professional, the room is clean, the food is amazing buffet and they had a performance on the night we stayed there entertaining over all it’s definitely worth staying here

Show more Show less
9.6
Exceptional
1,205 reviews

Situated within 1.3 km of Amoudara Beach and 2.7 km of Venetian Walls in Heraklio Town, Stay 365 Heraklion Apart Hotel features accommodation with seating area and a kitchen. Among the facilities at this property are a lift and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The location was excellent as it is close to many things but far from noise. The room was very clean, comfortable and like the pictures.

Show more Show less
9.3
Superb
1,676 reviews

Situated within 1.1 km of Amoudara Beach and 1.8 km of Venetian Walls in Heraklio Town, Pavo Art Hotel provides accommodation with seating area. The property has garden and inner courtyard views, and is 2 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. I loved every aspect of the hotel! The service, the room, the decor, the location - it was a perfect stay.

Show more Show less
9.4
Superb
1,041 reviews
Price from
US$84
per night

Facing the beachfront, Hyperion City Hotel & Spa offers 4-star accommodation in Chania Town and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and shared lounge. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 300 metres from Koum Kapi Beach, less than 1 km from Saint Anargyri Church and a 16-minute walk from Archaeological Museum of Chania. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. I liked everything about this hotel, from the varied and delicious breakfast to the kind and helpful staff at the desk. Everywhere smelled amazing. An easy walk to the old town. Lovely traditional Cretan bakery a few metres away and a well-stocked supermarket up the road. Shower pressure was incredible!

Show more Show less
9.2
Superb
2,369 reviews
Price from
US$325
per night

Set in the centre of Heraklio Town, City Lion by Semavί offers rooms with free WiFi. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment has family rooms.

All units at the apartment complex come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, slippers and a hair dryer. An oven, a toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Everything excellent. Great Hotel.

Show more Show less
9.7
Exceptional
1,278 reviews
Price from
US$69
per night

Located in Heraklio Town and with Amoudara Beach reachable within 2.2 km, Artion Boutique by Enorme provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service. Our time at Artion Boutique Hotel really added to our holiday in Heraklion! We loved staying in this hotel. The room was absolutely beautiful and it has everything you could ask for and more. We also really loved the jacuzzi! The breakfast was good. The staff catered to our every need and they were very nice and helpful. Would 100% recommend staying here!

Show more Show less
9.2
Superb
1,435 reviews
Price from
US$101
per night

Situated in Ierápetra, 200 metres from Livadi Beach, Enorme Santanna Beach features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. The facilities were amazing. Lots of pools, all very well mantained. Pool at the bar was amazing, staff was very friendly. Food was amazing, every night it was a different thematic. Overall good value for money.

Show more Show less
9
Superb
1,208 reviews

Perfectly located on the Blue Flag Award winning sandy beach of Amoudara with stunning views from around the resort, Paralos Lifestyle Beach Adults Only features 5 sharing and 2 common seasonal outdoor swimming pools. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Guests can make use of a garden. Great pools, super friendly staff; good beach bar and chairs!

Show more Show less
9.1
Superb
1,054 reviews

Most booked beach hotels in Crete this month

FAQs about beach hotels in Crete

Beach Hotels that guests love in Crete

gogless