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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. From the first day until our last in the hotel the staff was always responsive to our needs, always asking if we needed anything, very friendly from the receptionists to the cleaning ladies. Very clean private beach, spotless sand, quick sunbed service and comfortable sunbeds. Rooms with a high quality standard, modern and always clean. both breakfast and dinner were varied, for all tastes and from all international cuisines. We also want to mention Liana, from the guest relations service. She was so great with us. Ask her about anything you want or can do in the hotel or outside the hotel. She will help you with everything! For sure we will come back to Nautilux!

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9.6
Exceptional
1,244 reviews
Price from
US$179
per night

Located in Chania Town, 2 km from Koum Kapi Beach, Lagon Life Spirit Boutique Hotel - Adults Only provides accommodation with free private parking, a fitness centre and a bar. With a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features an indoor pool, spa centre and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel itself is very pleasant and well decorated. The staff is very friendly and willing to help you in anyway they can. Our room was even better than in the photos, spacious, comfortable, A/C, Wi-fi, personal swimming pool and long chairs, with everything you might need during your stay. The breakfast was high quality, you do have to chose in advance, meaning the previous day, what you will want but it's well worth it and with lots of options to chose from. Another positive point was a parking spot in their garage since we had a rented car. The hotel also has a little gym room, pool and spa, which we end up not using due to other activities we had planned but it looked nice and can be a plus for some people. Lastly, the location is good if you want to escape the "city center rush" and have a beautiful (but distant) view on the port and shore. However going to the center of Chania will require some compromise. We had our own car so it was fine to go but finding a parking spot (in particular for free) can be a challenge. Walking is possible but it will take quite some time. The alternatives are then bus or taxi, which give you less freedom or the need to pay. In any case, we truly enjoyed the entire experience, we were definitely happy with our stay!

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9.6
Exceptional
1,419 reviews
Price from
US$215
per night

Featuring a magnificent outdoor pool and a restaurant, the 5-star NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only offers accommodation in Analipsi of Hersonissos. The resort features a private sandy beach. Free WiFi is available in all areas. As we had the corner room, it was a little bigger than the others with plenty of room to stretch. It was peaceful and quiet, not a single noisy toddler in sight, which was the whole point of our trip. We enjoyed the room/pool and the beach so much that we didn't even have time for the spa - so something to look forward to next time. Definitely worth spending the extra dollar, especially when comparing with the ambience of the colossal resorts nearby. The restaurants/tavernas in the village are also lovely.

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9.2
Superb
1,144 reviews
Price from
US$187
per night

The 58 elegantly decorated rooms and suites feature the latest facilities such as private telephone line with voice mail, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, safe, mini fridge, soundproof windows, sprinklers and smoke detectors. The bathrooms are equipped with a TV, a telephone, a hairdryer, slippers, bathrobes and luxury toiletries. Additional amenities, such as spa bath, are provided in some rooms and suites. We only stayed here for 1 night but really enjoyed our stay. It is walking distance to the Port. The room was a great size with a view of the harbour. It had a great breakfast!!

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9.2
Superb
2,449 reviews
Price from
US$139
per night

Built amphitheatrically on a hillside of Elounda, beachfront Elounda Infinity Exclusive Resort & Spa - Adults Only offers a view of Elounda bay and the island of Spinalonga. The 5-star resort boasts an outdoor pool, two restaurants & 2 bars. This place exceeded our expectations. The staff was amazing and ready to help and accommodate at any moment . We especially would like to express our gratitude to Michael and Sara! What a crew. My husband and I would return at a heartbeat. Thank you so much for making our vacation special.

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9
Superb
1,462 reviews
Price from
US$226
per night

Located in Heraklion's elegant district, this 5-star hotel offers 2 gourmet restaurants, a free wellness centre and a large freshwater pool. Luxurious rooms feature balconies with pool and city views.

Air-conditioned rooms are equipped with pure Egyptian cotton linen and pure wellness or hypoallergenic rooms are available. Some units feature whirlpools. Staff were very polite and nice

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9.1
Superb
1,881 reviews
Price from
US$164
per night

With magnificent sea views from a rocky headland above Aghios Nikolaos Bay, this adults-only resort blends together all the ingredients for a relaxing holiday.

Take time out to relax by the swimming pool or rest by the lapping waves of the hotel's private beach, where you can try various water-sports. This accommodation was exceptional due to the professionalism and kindness of its staff The venue is amazing, the lighting cation with its private beach is second to none

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9.4
Superb
1,124 reviews
Price from
US$267
per night

Featuring a garden, a restaurant as well as a bar, Elysia Boutique Hotel is located in the centre of Chania Town, 1 km from Koum Kapi Beach. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Our stay at Elysia was one of the best ones, I've had; fantastic is very little to describe it! From the front desk ( which was very helpful with all my small questions I've had, always with a smile on and positive energy at all times), to the breakfast staff, our experience was wonderful! All was tentatively placed around us, we felt wholesomely welcomed and right at home- everyones went the extra mile and everything was impeccable! Thank you Elysia Hotel, made our vacation reach a perfect score! Everyone should indulge themselves with this high quality of service, hospitality and experience! Definitely will be back again!

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9.8
Exceptional
123 reviews
Price from
US$167
per night

Rocca a Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a terrace and restaurant in Heraklio Town. This 5-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. the incredible team at the reception/ the upgrade and welcome gifts/ the perfection in hospitality

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9
Superb
189 reviews
Price from
US$118
per night

Located in Chania Town, 1.1 km from Koum Kapi Beach, Nearchou Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service, a tour desk and free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Very good location. Walking distance to the old city of Chania. Easy parking outside. Very clean. Very new. Very polite

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9.7
Exceptional
155 reviews
Price from
US$157
per night

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