Hotels in Greece are superior in quality to hotels in Turkey, and at prices they can be an alternative to it. Hotel 4 * in Greece, not worse than 5 * in Turkey. Most of the hotels in Crete have Russian-speaking staff. On the streets of Greece and Crete, you can meet people from the CIS countries. The rating of hotels in Crete is very high, in part due to the climate and service. You can relax and swim here all year round. In the winter months, in the heated seawater pools.
We have reviewed all the best hotels in Crete for families with children and for two, all inclusive, with a sandy beach, good entertainment. It turned out to be a small but excellent guide for tourists who are used to choosing cozy places on the first line. Unlike travel agencies that offer favorable options for them in terms of commission, we have found worthy offers. You can book all seats without doubting the quality of the services provided.
When booking a room, we recommend that you take a closer look at these factors:
- beach resort for recreation;
- how varied is the food, is there a children's menu;
- service;
- infrastructure for entertainment and attractions;
- remoteness from the sea;
- is there a doctor, what are the conditions for admission;
- animation for adults and children on the territory of the hotel complex, babysitting services.
Taking into account the listed points (as well as reviews of tourists left on the sites Tophotels and TripAdvisor) we have compiled a list of places where you can relax in Greece without the headaches arising from accommodation.
The best hotels in Crete for families with children
In all the hotels of the chain, a well-thought-out children's concept can be traced, both in the design of the territory, family rooms, and in food. An all-inclusive scheme works in special children's restaurants. The main food scheme is breakfast and dinner.
At this point, we have selected 5 stars on the seafront of the VIP level with perfect service and conditions.
Grecotel network
Life hack: in the hotel you can change dinner for lunch and vice versa, if you notify the staff in advance. It is very convenient for sightseeing trips when you do not have time for lunchtime.
Amirandes Grecotel Exclusive Resort
Resort hotel in Gouve. The cost for a room for two people is from 14,043 rubles. One of the best on the island. The hotel is expensive, but the service and design of the hotel is of a very high standard. It is worth noting the renovation, it is fresh, there are no shabby walls in the room as in many five-star hotels in other resorts, clean snow-white linen on the bed. A la carte restaurants. Some guests compare the photo of the hotel with advertising screensavers and photoshop, indeed, the place is very beautiful. There is an Olympic pool.
- Review rating: [8.8] out of [10].
- Beach: [first line with sandy coast].
- Where is located: [14 km. from the international airport in Heraklion].
Grecotel Creta Palace
The complex is located in the town of Rethymno, 5 km from Rethymno. The cost of living is from 10 400 rubles. A wide strip of private beach with a golden hue. The whole area is surrounded by greenery. There are villas with their own pools and gardens for families. The best children's animation on the island, taking care of children even in the smallest details. In the reviews, tourists are very happy with the rooms, especially the bungalows. Quality and comfort match the price.
- Review rating: [8.3] out of [10].
- Beach: [120 meters to the sandy coast].
- Where is located: [39 km. from the airport of Souda].
Grecotel LUX.ME White Palace
Located in the village of Adelianos Kampos. Cost - from 16,132 rubles. A luxury hotel with a kilometer long beach and 17 swimming pools. For children, the hotel has children's programs and a club, for adults - a chain of quality restaurants with their own wine collection and good spa services. The design of the hotel is dominated by white. According to the reviews of tourists, the majority of vacationers have been choosing this option for many years.
By the way, for some reason, many people do not like white. From personal experience, such color shades, on the contrary, are conducive to relaxation and a calm pastime.
- Review rating: [8.5] out of [10].
- Beach: [first line].
- Where is located: [42 km. from the airport of Souda].
Daios Cove Luxory Resort & Villas
Located in the heavenly city of Agios Nikolaos. By far the best hotel on the island in terms of location and beyond, the sunsets are perfect. Accommodation - from 21 354 rubles. The hotel is located on the high bank of a beautiful deserted bay. For guests, this does not cause problems, to the sea, descent along the escalator, or by elevator. Fantastic panoramas. Sandy beaches, food - everything is top notch. Children under 11 years old stay free. Pets are allowed.
- Review rating: [9.3] out of [10].
- Beach: [first line with its own beach].
- Where is: [35 km. from Sitia airport].
Pilot Beach Resort
Located in the quiet Cretan village of Georgioupolis. The family hotel is slightly below VIP level, but this makes up for the chic children's concept and cost. Accommodation - from 8,177 rubles. Children under 13 years old can stay at the hotel for free, while children from 15 years old are considered adults. The hotel offers many activities for children and teenagers. Minus, to the beach you need to go through the tunnel under the road.
- Review rating: [8.8] out of [10].
- Beach: [first line with its own beach].
- Where is located: [23 km. from the airport of Souda].
Elounda network
In ascending order of cost:
- Elounda Beach Hotel & Villos,
- Elounda Bay Palac,
- Elounda Mare,
- Elounda Peninsula All Suite.
The minimum price in hotels ranges from 5,230 rubles to 18,711 rubles. It is believed that this region is home to the best beaches in Crete. Each hotel has beaches, both sandy and with a slope to the reefs. The last hotel has all heated pools. All the hotels in the chain are very comfortable.
Aldemar network
- Aldemar Knossos Royal in Hersonissos,
- Aldemar Royal Mare in Anissaras.
We recommend all the hotels of the chain, but these are the best for families with children. The beaches are sandy everywhere, the entry is small pebbles. Hotel Mare is one of the top rated thalassotherapy hotels and has a water park. The minimum prices in the first hotel are from 7,522 rubles, in Mare they are 1,200 rubles higher.
5 star hotels all inclusive
The all-inclusive hotel overview on the first line includes three chain hotels. They should be considered primarily when planning a family vacation in Greece.
Grecotel Marine Palace & Aqua Park
Price per room - from 11 569 rubles. Excellent family run hotel with a water park, water slides for toddlers. There are very good prices at the end of the season for self-booking, but you should not expect hot tours. The hotel has a large area surrounded by greenery in the style of a Cretan village. It can get noisy in high season. Most of the tourists with children.
- Review rating: [8.5] out of [10].
- Beach: [private coastline with breakwaters].
- Where is located: [44 km. from Heraklion airport].
Radisson Blu Beach
Village of Milatos. Cost - from 9 743 rubles. One of the best hotels, practically VIP level, for families. In winter, prices for it are lower, but we advise you to book rooms in advance, about 3 months in advance. Incredible color water and white sand beaches. There are slides. Stylish hotel with high service. By the way, an excellent renovation has recently been done, you should not worry about the shabby walls in the rooms. The chef of one of the 6 restaurants has a Michelin star.
- Review rating: [8.6] out of [10].
- Beach: [first line with sand].
- Where is located: [48 km. from the airport].
Aquila Rithymna Beach
The village of Adelianos Kampos. A large resort hotel with a Greek touch. Nice rooms and bungalows with pools. Its own beach, turtles lay eggs nearby and their babies hatch. The hotel has an indoor pool, animation, kids club. Children under 13 years old stay free. Nuance - there are "promo" numbers located across the road.
It is worth booking rooms in advance; in the spring, many tourists begin to actively buy up places for summer vacations. According to the reviews of tourists, a large percentage of vacationers stay here not for the first time, and this is a very good indicator.
- Review rating: [8.5] out of [10].
- Beach: [sandy coastline on the first line].
- Where is located: [41 km. from the airport].
Complexes for recreation for two
We have selected the best hotels in Crete with a sandy beach for a vacation for two as a separate item.It turned out only three ideal options, where you should book the tour in the first place.
Aquila Elounda Village (Elounda)
Cost - from 16,132 rubles. Rooms offer breathtaking views of the sea and private bay. Very calm place, ideal for honeymooners, couples. The beach is partly sandy, partly there is a pier with a wooden platform. There is a descent to the beach. In the evening, the dress code throughout the territory is a common condition, as wealthy tourists rest here. In a word - a stylish hotel with perfect food, including all-inclusive.
- Review rating: [9.0] out of [10].
- Beach: [private sandy beach].
- Where is located: [41 km. from the civil airport of Sitia].
Creta Royal Hotel (Skaleta)
Cost - from 6 165 rubles. A small atmospheric hotel for a romantic getaway for two. Very high standard with its own beach. On the territory of a large pool, 3 restaurants with different cuisine and a wide selection of dishes. Meals - half board, but there is also all inclusive. The location is ideal for sightseeing lovers, close to: monasteries, museums, the Venetian port, the Fortezza fortress, the city park.
- Review rating: [8.4] out of [10].
- Beach: [private sandy beach].
- Where is located: [65 km. from Heraklion airport].
Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa (Analipsi)
Almost the entire territory of the complex is located in one large swimming pool with paths leading to the rooms and villas. Price - from 13 322 rubles. Definitely a LUX hotel with a unique style. Luxurious rooms with pool access and fresh renovation. As for the infrastructure, the territory has everything up to its own temple and fitness room. There are no questions about the kitchen, everything is at the highest level of cooking and taste.
- Review rating: [9.3] out of [10].
- Beach: [private beach].
- Where is: [15 km. from Heraklion airport].
Crete's best 4 star all inclusive beachfront hotels
Further we will list the most approximate complexes by price category for a simple tourist who wants to relax in Greece in good conditions. At the same time, it is worth noting the service at the proper level among all hotels in Crete for families with children.
Grecotel Meli Palace
Located in the tourist resort of Sissi with its sandy coastline on the first line. Cost - from 9,037 rubles. Note that for hotels of this level, a very reasonable price. The newest from the Grocotel chain. Comfortable family rooms with new furniture and beautiful grounds. There are children's and teenage clubs, slides, entertainment. If this is not enough, then feel free to go to the Dinosauria amusement park, located about 17 km. Well, if this is not enough, then the oceanarium is 10 km away.
Let's note our own beach with a gentle entrance to the sea, located in an isolated small bay.
- Review rating: [8.7] out of [10].
- Beach: [30 meters to the coast with sand].
- Where is located: [29 km. from Heraklion airport].
Iberostar Creta Marine
Located in the village of Panormos, 18 km from Rethymno. It is distinguished by its refined style and well-thought-out green area. Sandy beaches are sheltered from the waves by special piers or are located in mini-bays with a gentle entrance to the sea (3 bays), ideal for families with children. Its own theater, gorgeous animation every evening ignites the audience with a variety of programs. Reviews of tourists are full of three points: excellent animation, a varied menu with a wide selection of meat, a large pool.
- Review rating: [8.9] out of [10].
- Beach: [30 meters to the coast with sand].
- Where is located: [48 km. from Heraklion airport].
Lyttos Beach Hotel
Another place for a better holiday with a child in Crete in the village of Analipsi. Accommodation - from 6,754 rubles. The hotel has a new water park with a children's restaurant and a bunch of swimming pools, including an Olympic one. As for entertainment, it is within a radius of 5 km. there are: water parks, oceanarium, golf club, Dinosauria park.
Of the unobvious disadvantages, the modest design of the rooms can be distinguished, but it seemed to us quite comfortable. Of the positive points, we will definitely highlight the chic territory, cuisine, spa, fitness, yoga. The beach is marked with the Blue Flag. There are only 3-4 years in our market, this item will be important for lovers of good service.
- Review rating: [9.2] out of [10].
- Beach: [first line].
- Where is: [16 km. from Heraklion airport].
Malia Bay Beach Bungalows
Located in the beach resort of Malia. Cost - from 5 684 rubles. An elegant hotel with a small territory by the sea, it is quickly sold out at the beginning of the season. The level is above average. The rooms are decorated in light colors, which is ideal for a quiet pastime, satellite programs are suitable for TV lovers. A separate pool with slides for children.
- Review rating: [9.3] out of [10].
- Beach: [150 meters from the sea].
- Where is: [28 km. from Heraklion airport].
Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa
The complex has been included in the best hotels in Crete for families with children for many years and is located in the town of Kokkini Hani. The territory is very nicely decorated. A variety of rooms from economy to family apartments with sea views. 5 stars level. Almost around the clock you can dine in one of 7 restaurants, find alcohol in the bar. Moreover, in the reviews all vacationers mention exactly this information, apparently it is very difficult for our tourist to do without alcohol and food on vacation.
There are many active activities for adults: diving, tennis, spa. For children, slides and clubs on site. Within a radius of 5 km. you can go to the okenarium, amusement park, and other establishments. When planning your trip, keep in mind that children under 12 years old live for a nominal fee.
- Review rating: [8.9] out of [10].
- Beach: [70 meters from the sea with a sandy shore].
- Where is located: [8 km. from Heraklion airport].
Mythos Palace Resort & Spa
On a good coast in Georgioupolis village. Accommodation - from 12 168 rubles. Modern stylish hotel surrounded by mountains. There are small water slides. A decent option for a family holiday in Crete at the best price. In the reviews, many especially emphasize cheats and well-groomed rooms, delicious food, the location of the complex in relation to attractions.
- Review rating: [8.6] out of [10].
- Beach: [wide coastline 50 meters with cozy sun loungers].
- Where is located: [24 km. from the airport of Souda].
Petra mare
Located in the southernmost city of Greece - Ierapetra. Cost - from 7 958 rubles, the price is favorable for this option among many complexes in Greece. Family hotel right on the beach with amazing sunset views. Has its own beach and several pools with slides, there is a children's playroom. Well thought out area for a city hotel next to the waterfront. Of the minuses, we single out the coastal coverage - sandy-pebble, rocky at a deep entrance.
- Review rating: [9.0] out of [10].
- Beach: [first line].
- Where is located: [39 km. from Sitia airport].
Agapi Beach Resort Premium All
The popular beach resort of Heraklion. Accommodation in a room - from 9 071 rubles. A large hotel with a green and well-groomed area, cozy rooms with a large bed. We can safely say that the level is not worse than 5 *. One of the best-selling in the Russian market over the past 10 years. The hotel loves children, there are many entertainment and educational programs for them.
Coast with golden sand and a gentle entrance to the sea. Food is focused on children's preferences. By the way, when planning a vacation, keep in mind that from the age of 13, children are considered adults.
- Review rating: [8.7] out of [10].
- Beach: [first line].
- Where is located: [8 km. from Heraklion airport].
Dessole Malia Beach
Located in the resort of Malia in a quiet location, 900 meters from the city center. Cost - from 7 356 rubles. A popular family hotel among Russians, since its price category allows you to relax in good conditions. The rooms are a bit simpler than the rest of our list, but the cuisine and service are of a high standard.
- Review rating: [7.6] out of [10].
- Beach: [first line].
- Where is: [26 km. from Heraklion airport].
