We have created a list with the best hotels with pool in Crete, Greece. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Holt & Isa Weber. Updated December 2023.
Resort with indoor and outdoor pools.Unique. Set amidst fragrant gardens and palm-fringed lagoons in Gouves, Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort features an Olympic-sized seawater pool, a children's pool and a spacentre with indoor pool, sauna and fitness equipment. Guests can choose among 10 top-quality restaurants and bars, while meeting/banquet facilities and jewellery and clothing boutiques are also featured on site. Some units offer private pools. A poolside, a lagoon and a beachside bar are also available on site. The rooms, suites, villas and bungalows of Grecotel Amirandes are fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows, soft colours and designer furniture. Each is equipped with air conditioning, safe, flat-screen TV and mini bar. The en-suite bathrooms come with a bathtub, free toiletries, slippers and bathrobes. Amirandes Main Restaurant serves traditional Mediterranean cuisine combined with international delicacies for breakfast or dinner, while guests can also enjoy international gourmet dishes at the impressive setting of Lago Di Candia Restaurant. A variety of Italian dishes are served at the uniquely decorated Minotaur restaurant, where guests can enjoy the amazing collection of genuine Picasso ceramics adorns. The Elixir Alchemy Spa centre proposes facial and body treatments with organic plants and extracts from Crete’s aromatic herbs. Guests can also stay fit using the on-site sports facilities, such as the 3 floodlit tennis courts or the 5x5 football court. A variety of activities and facilities, including playground, children's pools and a kid's club, is also available for the younger guests. Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort is located 21 km from Heraklion City and Port, while Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 18 km away. The famous archaeological site of Knossos Palace is at a distance of 23 km.Show full description
Luxury Hotel with rooftop pool.Opened May 2023. Ideally situated in the centre of Heraklio Town, Ethereal White Resort & Spafeatures air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service. Well set in the Heralkio City Centre district, this hotel offers a bar, as well as a hot tub. The hotel has a fitness centre, seasonal outdoor pool and terrace, and guests can grab a bite to eat in the restaurant. Every room is equipped with a safety deposit box and selected rooms also boast pool views. At the hotel, the rooms have a desk, a balcony with a city view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. All rooms in Ethereal White Resort & Spa are fitted with a coffee machine and an iPad. The accommodation offers a buffet or American breakfast. Speaking German, Greek, English and French, staff are willing to help at any time of the day at the reception. Popular points of interest near Ethereal White Resort & Spa include Venetian Walls, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Historical Μuseum of Crete. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 3 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Resort with rooftop pool.Hip. 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. Upgrades include rooms with sharing pools and panoramic sea views. 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. 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. 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. The spafeatures 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.Show full description
Resort with indoor and outdoor pools.Comfortable beds. Positioned on the west side of the Gulf of Chania, the newly opened hotel is built on a long stretch of pebbled beach, offering magnificent views of the Gulf of Chania and the stunning Cape Spatha. Guestrooms are elegantly furnished and equipped to the highest standards. Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spaboasts an impressive pool and a children’s pool is also available. The list includes 26’ flat screen satellite TV, minibar and internet connection. All that enhanced by a breathtaking sea view. The 4 restaurants offer dining options to cater everyone’s needs. At Arsenali buffet restaurant guests can taste International or Greek tastes. The Sea Line beach tavern specialises in Cretan dishes. The a-la carte Azzuro focuses on Italian cuisine, while Avra Restaurant serves Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. Greek breakfast is served daily in the dining area. An extensive spa is at the guests’ disposal. Sitting 18 km west of the picturesque city of Chania, the hotel's location combines the beauty and tranquility of the Cretan Archipelagos with the charm of the Old Venetian town. Transfers by taxi can be arranged at extra charge.Show full description
Resort with indoor and outdoor pools.Stylish. 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. Guests can spend relaxed moments in the impressive pool area with outdoor pools, indoor pools and children’s pool with waterslides. 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. The new sea-front Elixir Spaproposes facial and body treatments from Indian therapists. Features include an indoor pool with jet black mosaics, pool-view gymwith state-of-the-art equipment and a hot tub sun patio.Show full description
Resort with indoor and outdoor pools.Great value. Kiani Beach Resort is ideally located on the beach of Kiani, just a few km east of Chania centre and old Venetian town. It offers 2 pools, a sea-view restaurant, an open theatre and a tennis court. The large swimming pool outlined by sun-beds and umbrellas enjoys the service of the beach bar for snacks and beverages and is just steps away from the beach of Kiani. The shallow beach, the children’s swimming pool, the pirate ship-shaped playground or the open theatre makes this resort a haven for families with young children. All guest rooms have self-controlled air conditioning, satellite TV, kitchenette with fridge, hairdryer and balcony or terrace. A rich buffet breakfast is served daily at the hotel’s breakfast room just a stone's throw from the water. The buffet restaurant Symposium proposes Cretan dishes for a romantic dinner at the open-air veranda. At the beach bar next to the sea and the pool, guests can relax to the sounds of soft music and enjoy the breathtaking views, with a cocktail, juice or refreshing beverage. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange car rental to explore villages such as Kalami, Armeni and the archeological site of Aptera. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. It is 27 km from Chania Airport.Show full description
Boutique hotel with indoor and outdoor pools.Delightful property. Acro Suites - A Wellbeing Resort has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Agia Pelagia. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The rooms come with a private bathroom, while selected rooms also feature a terrace and others also feature a sea view. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian and gluten-free options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near Acro Suites - A Wellbeing Resort include Mononaftis Beach, Psaromoura Beach and Agia Pelagia Beach. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 28 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I would describe this as the most beautiful, elegant and luxurious pool hotel in Crete. It also has very cosy rooms and outstanding views. WOW!
Resort with indoor and outdoor pools.Charming. St. Nicolas Bay Resort lies on a private beachfront, 1.5 km from Agios Nikolaos. It features 2 outdoor, not heated, swimming pools (not heated) and a luxurious spa and wellness centre. Some suites offer spabath and private pool. Its stylish accommodation offers spectacular views of the charming Μirabello Bay. The spacious units are fitted with terraces or balconies with unlimited sea views. They come with free Wi-Fi, LCD satellite TV, DVD /CD player and elegant marble bathrooms. A rich breakfast including hot and cold dishes and Cretan specialties is served daily. Indulge in an array of cuisines such as, Asian, Mediterranean and Cretan, at the 5 on-site restaurants. A cocktail bar, pool bar and beach bar are also featured. Relax at the spa that among others includes a thalassotherapy pool, treatment rooms, hot tub and steam bath. The facilities also feature a fully equipped gym, games room and movies showings twice a day. St Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas is 35 km from the 18-hole Crete Golf Course. Heraklion Airport is 69 km away. An airport shuttle service is available upon request at an extra charge.Show full description
Resort with indoor and outdoor pools. Standing right on the shore of the Cretan Sea, Nana Golden Beach All Inclusive Resort & Spais an elegant and peaceful complex boasting 7 pools a Spa centre, 1 Main Restaurant & 7 a la carte Restaurants. Free WiFi is available in lobby area and free, on-site parking is provided. Each comfortable and modern room enjoys views of the garden and the pool from its balcony or terrace. Ready for a wet and wild ride? Discover the Nana Water Park at the Nana Golden Beach Hotel in Crete! Experience the ultimate water fun with a variety of slides, pools and splashing activities. The Nana Golden Beach All Inclusive Resort & Spa is a large hotel complex featuring 500 rooms, shared between the family rooms and the hotel's bungalows. The all-inclusive Nana Golden Beach proposes a rich buffet served at the main restaurant. Guests have the possibility to join and dine in each one of the 7 a la carte restaurants, Italian, Greek, Asian, Japanese, Meat & Fish restaurant as well as fine dinning (choice of the restaurant upon availability) and depending always from the weather conditions. During a week stay, you can dine in a maximum of three (different) of our seven a la carte restaurants. The hotel’s extensive facilities provide guests with the chance to practise numerous sports, including table tennis, beach volleyball, basketball, archery, aerobics, aqua gymand billiards. Diving and water sports are also available upon charge. The facilities and services also include day and evening entertainment programs, the children’s area and the Miniclub with an extensive programme of activities for kids. Perfect for families or an unforgettable day out with friends. Free entry for our guests! Space Bowl, Black Hole , Aquatube Slide, Hill Slide, Body Slide, Multi Slide. The hotel is 3 km from the village of Hersonissos and 30 km from Heraklion Town. Also within easy reach are the towns of Malia and Agios Nikolaos, with the bus stopping at the entrance of our hotel.Show full description
Luxury Hotel with rooftop pool. Built within 65,000 m² of gardens, Avra Imperial Hotel features a 1,500-m² pool area with a pool bar in the middle. The resort is 100 metres from Kolimvari Beach. Some rooms have a private or shared pool, or a spacious terrace with hot tub. The Avra Imperial Hotel offers 3 swimming pools, including a freshwater children’s pool. The ultramodern guest rooms have a large bathroom with a tub and a shower, and are fitted with parquet floors. A flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels and free Wi-Fi are standard. The spaoffers 10 massage rooms and a beauty salon. A state-of-the-art gym, steam room, Finnish sauna and indoor pool are available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at the main restaurant offering a pool-facing terrace. Guests can sample traditional Cretan, Italian and international dishes at the hotel’s 4 à la carte restaurants. Room service is available. The hotel is a 2-minute walk to the centre of Kolimvari and 23 km west of Chania. The hotel is 35 km from Chania International Airport. The famous Samaria gorge is a 40-minute drive (58 km).Show full description
Boutique hotel with rooftop pool.Charming. Situated in Platanes, 60 metres from Platanes Beach, Atermono Boutique Resort & Spafeatures accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has an indoor pool, sauna, evening entertainment and a shared lounge. The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Atermono Boutique Resort & Spa offers some rooms with sea views, and each room includes a coffee machine. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at the property. Atermono Boutique Resort & Spa offers a terrace. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Beach Adelianos Kampos is 1.2 km from the hotel, while Rethymno Beach is 1.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International, 75 km from Atermono Boutique Resort & Spa, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most charming and stylish pool hotels in Crete.
Luxury Hotel with indoor and outdoor pools.Beautiful. 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.Show full description
Resort with indoor and outdoor pools. Blue Marine Resort and SpaHotel is located just metres away from the sea. In addition to 2 outdoor pools, the beachfront resort features 4 restaurants and a spa. The hotel spa features an indoor pool, sauna, hot tub and steam room. The main restaurant enjoys pool view, and serves a wide variety of Greek and international dishes. All rooms enjoy excellent views to the sea and the bay of Mirabello. Each air-conditioned room include a mini fridge, hairdryer, satellite TV, and internet access. It also has many treatment rooms. Water sports facilities, such as canoe and water ski, are available on the beach. Live cooking is featured in Ya Mas, a typical grill house in a spectacular location overlook the sea. Marino Al Mare a la carte and Olive Tree restaurants are located on the 5th floor, with enchanting views of the sea. Blue Marine Resort and Spa Hotel is 6 km from the centre and picturesque port of Agios Nikolaos. Heraklion lies around 63 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel with plunge pool.Elegant. Offering private access to a sandy beach in Agioi Apostoloi, Domes Noruz Chania is the first Greek resort to be an honoree for its interior and exterior design. It boasts a state-of-the-art spacentre and 2 pools overlooking the azure waters and the surrounding islands. Fine champagne and fresh seafood can be enjoyed at the poolside bar. All accommodation types at Domes Noruz Chania have extended outdoor living areas with a variety of amenities, lounge furniture, outdoor bathtubs and either hot tub or plunge pool. Free WiFi is available throughout. Their architecture is inspired from the Venetian Arsenals with Cretan sandstone to be the prominent building material. The Spa centre, with design inspired by traditional local embroidery and fabrics, boasts a hammam, sauna and hot tub. Rejuvenating massage treatments can be also provided. A variety of outdoor activities is offered, ranging from yoga in the park to outdoor personal training session and other sports. The on-site fitness centre is fully equipped. A uniquely designed lounge area in front of the seaside creates a perfect setting for relaxing moments. Domes Noruz Chania also features a dynamic all day restaurant and two bars. The cosmopolitan Chania Town, boasting an array of lively beach bars and all day restaurants, lies within 4 km of Domes Noruz Chania, The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 15 km from the property. Free private parking is possible on site.Show full description
Small hotel with indoor and outdoor pools.Elegant. Located right on the white sandy beach of Rethymno, the 4-star Grecotel Plaza Beach House features 2 freshwater pools, a children's pool and a spacentre with indoor pool. A sea-view restaurant and a poolside bar are also available on site. Elegantly decorated with well-chosen furnishings, designer's fabrics and soft colours, the studios and apartments of Grecotel Plaza Spa offer views over the pool, the garden or the Cretan Sea. Guests can relax at the sun terrace by the pool and enjoy a refreshing juice, an exotic smoothie or a cocktail at the poolside bar. Free WiFi access is provided in the public areas. Each unit features a well-equipped kitchen or kitchen, a seating area and a private bathroom with shower or bathtub. Facilities include air conditioning, safe and satellite TV. Traditional Cretan dishes cooked with a creative twist and prepared with fresh local ingredients can be enjoyed daily at the elegant setting of Plaza Restaurant. A selection of rejuvenating therapies can be enjoyed at the spa centre, where a sauna, a hammam and a spa pool are also available (Summer Season open). Younger guests can spend their time at the children's pool, at the beach or they can take part to a dedicated holiday programme with toys, creative activities and games. The scenic Old Town of Rethymno, where restaurants and bars are featured, lies within walking distance from Grecotel Plaza Beach House. Rethymno Port is 3 km away, while Heraklion Airport is at a distance of 80 km.Show full description
Luxury Hotel with indoor and outdoor pools.Cosy rooms.Opened November 2020. Located in Hersonissos, 500 metres from Analipsi Beach, Lyttos Mare provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. Featuring a kids' club, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a terrace. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms are equipped with a kettle, while some rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer sea views. At Lyttos Mare each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet, vegetarian or vegan breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis and darts at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. Aposelemis Beach is 2.4 km from Lyttos Mare, while Anissaras Main Beach is 2.4 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 17 km from the hotel.Show full description
Small hotel with outdoor pool.Charming. Just 100 metres from the sandy Ammoudara Beach in Heraklion, Alsus Crete Escape Adults Only features a pool with sun terrace and a bar. It offers rooms with free WiFi and a furnished balcony overlooking the pool or the garden. In the pool bar area, a variety of events are held with delightful musical instruments, tastings of Cretan wines, and music by the hotel's DJs. Fitted with modern furnishings and soft colours, all air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms are equipped with a 32- inch, flat-screen TV and a minibar. The private bathroom comes with a shower or bath tub. Most units have Cretan Sea views. FoRest - The Tropic Valley restaurant serves a variety of European, Mediterranean and international dishes, while its bar prepares special tropical cocktails. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Guests will find restaurants and bars within a short walk from Alsus Crete Escape Adults Only. Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is at 5 km, while Heraklion Town and Port are 3 km away. The Minoan Palace of Knossos is at 8 km. Free private parking is possible on site.Show full description
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Lovely property. Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience is located in the centre of the popular and traditional Koutouloufari Village, just 1 km from Hersonissos. The resort is amphitheatrically built consisting of 15 buildings and 105 suites of various types and options as private hot tubs, private pools, sea view rooms and suites. The resort features 3 main pools which are heated during specific low seasons (01 / 04-15 / 05 & 01 / 10-30 / 11). The Activity Pool is equipped with hydro massage jets and next to the Activity pool there is a Kids pool. The 3 lifts and the 2 airlifts provide comfortable access to all suites and public areas. The Main Pool is only for adults. There is also a spacentre of 100m2, an outdoor gazebo of 30m2 and an open air mini gymcorner. In the most central point of the resort, a guest relation team is taking care of all demands and requests of guests including excursions, car / moto rental and special occasions like honeymoon, anniversary, and birthday- packages. Within the resort area there is one main restaurant (breakfast & dinner), one Snack Bar "Lemoni" and one traditional Tavern the "Monastery Traditional Tavern" with Cretan cuisine a la carte restaurant.Show full description
Resort with indoor and outdoor pools.Cosy rooms. Situated at the sandy Malia Beach and just 2 km from the town centre, Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort, offers a host of activities, in quiet surroundings. The main building and bungalows are set on 50,000 m² gardens, facing the beach. Extended in more than 1,000 m2, the on-site spafeatures an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and hammam. For refreshing drinks, guests have a choice from the Apollo Pool Bar, Main Bar, Alexander Beach Club and Alexander Lounge. Rooms and suites are clean and simply decorated, featuring balconies with sea or garden views. All rooms contain a refrigerator, separate bathroom with a bath, shower and bathroom amenities. Guests can relax with face and body treatments, manicure, pedicure and peelings. Yoga and pilates courses can be provided upon request. The property hosts 2 restaurants, Meltemi serving Greek, traditional specialties and Main Restaurant, which is more formal and boasts superb views of the bay. Kriti Tavern is also available. Activities guests can enjoy without leaving the property include beach volley ball, tennis, and swimming in any of the 5 swimming pools. Alternatively, the lively villages of Malia and Stalis are only few minutes away.Show full description
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Trendy. Irida Mindful Living Hotel is situated on a hill overlooking the unique bay and the picturesque village of Agia Pelagia, 350 metres from the beach. The newly renovated and designed guestrooms and suites οf the Main Building are designed with eco-friendly natural materials. Experience style and comfort in our Hilltop Suites, which are surrounded by gardens with olive trees, pine trees and herbs and offer a furnished terrace that leads to the privacy of your own swimming pool. The complex also features "Bostani" A la Carte Restaurant, 1 Lounge Bar, 1 Pool Bar, 1 Wine Bar, 2 swimming pools, 1 children's pool, outdoor Callisthenics gym, outdoor Yoga area, Massage area and e-bikes. Irida provides a variety of personalized services in an environment which respects nature, yet keeps its family-run feeling alive. Irida Gardens (annex) is situated right opposite Irida Hotel Agia Pelagia Apartments, across the road at a distance of 40m and consists of 4 Studios and 1 Maisonette. Guests of Irida Gardens can enjoy a more private setting but also have access to all the facilities offered at Irida Hotel Agia Pelagia Apartments. Agia Pelagia, 24 kilometres from the city of Heraklion and the palace of Knossos, provides visitors with plenty of facilities, such as water sports, taverns, café, clubs, super markets, souvenir shops, travel agencies, car rentals and many others.Show full description
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