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Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels 5 stars

Rethymno Town - 40 yards from beach

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. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a terrace and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Definitely the best place for vacation in Crete,fantastic service and quality in everything

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9.6
Exceptional
1,098 reviews
Price from
£119
per night

Stay 365 Heraklion Apart Hotel

Heraklio Town - 1,050 yards from beach

Situated within 1.4 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. There is a private entrance at the aparthotel for the convenience of those who stay. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Clean and modern rooms, excellent service. Easy to find parking

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9.3
Superb
1,727 reviews
Price from
£47
per night

The Authentic Village Boutique Hotel

Khóra Sfakíon - 100 yards from beach

Located in Khóra Sfakíon, within 100 metres of Vrissi Beach and less than 1 km of Ilingas Beach, The Authentic Village Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The property is allergy-free and is set 1.4 km from Ammoudi Beach. Beautiful rooms, clean and tidy, all fits together perfectly, great stay, super nice staff, warm welcome and super friendly goodbye. The receptionist was wonderful and showed us best things to do in the area not just because it’s pet of her job but with her heart. We got a farewell present and a bottle of red wine in the room. Nespresso capsules and water refilled everyday. Overextended our expectations. Thank you for creating such a lovely place and lovely experience.

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9.7
Exceptional
1,090 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Pavo Art Hotel

Heraklio Town - 950 yards from beach

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. AMAZING room, close to the water, some shops around, and close to hotel pickups for many day tours

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9.4
Superb
1,082 reviews
Price from
£78
per night

Hyperion City Hotel & Spa 4 stars

Koum Kapi, Chania Town - 150 yards from beach

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. Comfortable to stay. Very clean. Staff are very welcoming especially Stefano and Katerina in the reception. They are hospitable and happy to help and gave many information needed. Stefano and Katerina are very good on what they do best. Communication is very clear.

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9.2
Superb
2,853 reviews
Price from
£101
per night

Morum City Hotel Chania 4 stars

Chania Town - 750 yards from beach

Located in Chania Town and with Nea Chora Beach reachable within 700 metres, Morum City Hotel Chania provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Certain rooms at the property include a terrace with a city view. Modern facilities, comfortable room with very nice bed and complimentary water, coffee and tea. Complete and delicious breakfast and Surprising amennities. Staff is the cherry in the pie, all of them very friendly.

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9.1
Superb
1,068 reviews
Price from
£81
per night

Lyttos Mare 5 stars

Anissaras, Hersonissos - 150 yards from beach

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. Generous, clean, safe for kids with numerous activities. The food was delicious and the staff very friendly

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9
Superb
1,126 reviews
Price from
£273
per night

City Lion by Semavί

Heralkio City Centre, Heraklio Town - 1.1 miles from beach

Ideally located in the Heralkio City Centre district of Heraklio Town, City Lion by Semavί is set 600 metres from Heraklion Archaeological Museum, less than 1 km from Venetian Walls and 7.3 km from The Palace of Knossos. Among the facilities at this property are a lift and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 200 metres from the city centre and 2.1 km from Amoudara Beach. The place is so modern, clean and the bed was awesome. I was sick at the time so the bed was just perfect as I crashed and slept for hours. Luckily the city doesn’t sleep, so after I woke up late, we could still go out to have food. The hotel has easy in-out access by using the code, so it was seamless and super convenient.

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9.8
Exceptional
1,185 reviews
Price from
£94
per night

White Swan

Rethymno Town - 200 yards from beach

White swan offers accommodation in Kallithea of Rethymno. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property offers bike hire and features a garden and outdoor pool. Loved the clean fit out of the apartment and the location was walking distance to the beach and restaurants. The staff here are exceptional making it a wonderful place to stay. Everything is brand new and comfy beds as well.

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9.6
Exceptional
1,166 reviews
Price from
£58
per night

Enorme Santanna Beach 4 stars

Ierápetra - 200 yards from beach

Facing the beachfront, Enorme Santanna Beach offers 4-star accommodation in Ierápetra and has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. very nice dining room, staff is verry kind . food was good.

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9.2
Superb
1,248 reviews
Price from
£142
per night

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