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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. Excellent service and facilities. We were made feel very welcome by outstanding staff. Special thanks to Liana💜. The breakfast was superb. The pool and private beach gave a very relaxing vibe. We were lucky to get an upgrade of our room without asking for it! I would like to return any time.

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9.6
Exceptional
1,234 reviews
Price from
US$209
per night

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. We had a wonderful stay at Stay 365 in Heraklion. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the check-in code was conveniently sent on the day of arrival. The location is great, with bakeries and supermarkets just around the corner, and private parking available for hotel guests. The rooms are quiet, clean, and spacious. Perfect for a comfortable and relaxed stay.

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9.3
Superb
1,693 reviews
Price from
US$76
per night

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. The rooms are excellent- it’s more like an AirBnB - it was stocked with everything including some nespresso! The location is great as well.

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9.4
Superb
1,043 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. Everything was great, delicious breakfast, perfect location in Koum Kapi, just a couple of minutes to walk to the nearby beach that is very clean and not crowded. The room was big and cozy, and the view we had from the balcony was spectacular!

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9.2
Superb
2,377 reviews
Price from
US$116
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. very clean, modern and comfortable.

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9.7
Exceptional
1,277 reviews
Price from
US$78
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. The venue and the bedroom are so perfect; new, spacious, spotlessly clean and very well designed with separation of toilet and bathroom. The beds are very comfortable. Breakfast is variety and well prepared. The staffs carefully help with high service mind ; called the taxi, provided the bus times, booked the ferry and prepared the meal box on the day that we left so early. We highly recommend Artion Boutique City Hotel to anyone who visits Heraklion, Crete.

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9.2
Superb
1,411 reviews
Price from
US$105
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 food is astonishingly good!

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9
Superb
1,205 reviews
Price from
US$190
per night

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. Fantastic place! Marvellous facilities! The staff was amazing and very professional! The experience exceeded our expectations! Tasty dishes, beach bar with live elegant performance! Thank you!

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9.1
Superb
1,050 reviews
Price from
US$165
per night

Mosaic is centrally situated in Chania Town. Free WiFi is provided throughout.

Each room at this guest house is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Everything was great and above all my expectations! One of the best hotels I have ever visited!

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9.4
Superb
1,210 reviews
Price from
US$60
per night

Boasting a shared lounge and free WiFi, Cocoon City Hostel is set in Chania Town. The property is close to Mitropoleos Square, Municipal Art Gallery of Chania and Historical Museum of Chania. The accommodation features a shuttle service, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Everything! Not sure it’s because we were there in low season, but the facilities are not only well equipped but also well maintained. The kitchen was really amazing for hostel standard, and the bathroom are ALWAYS so clean!

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9
Superb
1,812 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

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