Best Family Hotels on Crete

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 guest rooms. Some rooms have patios with direct access to the pool and others have fireplaces. Guests enjoy dining outdoors while taking in views of the pool and panoramic sea views of Mirabello Bay. The hotel’s Thalassa Waterfront Restaurant serves a variety of seafood delicacies and its Aretoussa Restaurant specializes in Greek and international cuisine. Elounda Bay Palace offers a variety of beauty treatments. Facilities include a fitness center, a tennis court, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, and a free parking area.

- "Great place for vacations and excellent service from all staff" - "Heaven" - "Lovely relaxing holiday in a good place" - "A gem of a hotel in which you could well and truly relax" - "Stunning location" - "Very enjoyable but good standard not 5 *" - "Great for a relaxing break" - "Nice relaxing staff - good facilities- food could be better"

Experience world-class service at Minoa Palace Resort. Minoa Palace Resort consists of 2 buildings that are connected through a pedestrian overpass that provides direct access to the beach from both buildings. Built within a 35,000-m² area of landscaped gardens, in Platanias, the Minoa Palace Resort features 4 pools and a wellness center. It offers a variety of dining options and elegant accommodations with free Internet access. The air-conditioned rooms at Minoa Palace enjoy beautiful sea, pool or garden views from their private balcony. They feature marble bathrooms and a living area with satellite TV. The hotel’s spa features a 250-m² indoor pool, a hot tub, hammam and sauna. Guests can pamper themselves with aromatherapy, hot stone massages and face treatments. A tennis court and a fitness room are also available. Guests can choose among the 4 restaurants of the Minoa Palace serving Italian, Greek and Cretan cuisine. 4 bars serve drinks and exotic cocktails in stylish indoor and outdoor settings. Greek breakfast is served daily. The picturesque town of Chania is within 7.5 mi of the resort. Chania International Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Free WiFi is available in public areas and free on-site parking is possible.

- "Fantastic food, amazing sea, friendly staff" - "We had a great time in Crete, and would consider staying at the Minoa again." - "Relaxing, good service, excellent location."

Set in a well-preserved 17-century building in Chania’s Old Town, this charming residence offers a rooftop terrace with magnificent views over the scenic Venetian Harbor and the famous Lighthouse. Suites Pandora offers spacious and tastefully decorated rooms with kitchenettes with dining area and marble bathrooms. Some rooms have balconies, while most enjoy views of the garden or the sea from their windows. The centrally located Suites Pandora is within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Guests of the Suites Pandora may benefit from car/motorbike rental service provided by the hotel.

- "Excellent" - "George and his staff are very friendly. The view from our room was magnificent." - "We loved the location and would stay there again."

The 5-star Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection offers luxurious accommodations with spa bath overlooking the Unesco-protected island of Spinalonga and its Venetian castle. It has a spa and 4 restaurants serving haute cuisine dishes. Each of the air-conditioned suites is uniquely decorated and has easy access to the private sandy beach. They include a spacious living room with wooden floors and a satellite LCD TV. All suites also have a private pool or open-air hot tub. The 4 restaurants offer casual beachside settings or elegant dining rooms with panoramic sea views. Guests can taste progressive Greek cuisine, seafood, Cretan dishes and Italian cuisine. An Asian restaurant is also possible. For guests choosing private or luxury residences, an array of Haute-Living services is available, including a dedicated villa manager, a lounge with VIP services, concierge service, private check-in, sun loungers at Spina, the VIP beach area, and upgraded welcome and bathroom amenities. Other exclusive amenities include eclectic cocktail, branded spirits and all-day snacks, signature canapes by the resort's executive Chef, afternoon tea and state-of-the art gym facilities. The spa of Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection includes an interior seawater pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub. It also offers rejuvenating therapies, such as facial and massage treatments. Additional VIP services are upon charge and include a butler service, in-villa signature dining, VIP business package and helicopter transfer among several more. The village of Elounda is 1.6 mi away. The lively seaside town of Agios Nikolaos is within 7.5 mi of Domes of Elounda.

- "Ideal family resort, will definitely be back!" - "Fantastic family holiday" - "Excellent hotel resort. Would highly recommend. We will be back to stay again!" - "World Class Resort" - "A calm retreat, even with children!" - "Dreamy get-away where you feel like a Queen 👑 the entire stay" - "Gorgeous clean and friendly stay." - "Incredible luxury stay" - "A genuinely beautiful resort with much to do and very good staff."

Located in Hersonissos, a 14-minute walk from Analipsi Beach, Paradise Island Villas has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared lounge and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property provides airport transportation, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a hot tub. The rooms have an electric tea pot, while some rooms also feature a balcony and others also feature garden views. All rooms in Paradise Island Villas are equipped with free toiletries and a computer. Breakfast is available, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options. The accommodation has a playground. You can play tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and snorkeling. Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 5.8 miles from Paradise Island Villas, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 15 miles from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 11 miles away.

- "The best holiday you will ever have!" - "Lovely accommodation, excellent staff and we will definitely return. Made the holiday for us!" - "We had a great holiday. The Villa was amazing and suited us really well. Would love to return." - "Ok of the best !" - "Beautiful, relaxing villas with 1st class service" - "Lovely villa, professional and friendly service" - "Excellent" - "This holiday was perfection - the best customer experience, great facilities and accommodation, great central location a"

Boasting an outdoor pool, Caramel, A Grecotel Resort to Live is located in Adelianos Kampos, Rethymno. It offers a restaurant and tastefully decorated accommodations, some with Cretan Sea views. Free WiFi is provided throughout. Bright and airy, all units at Caramel, A Grecotel Resort to Live open out to a balcony. Each includes a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar and safe. Offering free toiletries, the private bathroom also includes a shower, slippers and a hairdryer. Guests have the option of a buffet breakfast including Cretan delicacies. Later, they can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant. A snack bar and room service are also available. Agreco Farm, 1.9 mi away, is set amid olive trees and vineyards, and offers unique culinary experiences with organic produce. Massages can be arranged at the spa center of the neighboring property, which also features a sauna. A private beach area and a table tennis are equally found in the premises. The scenic town of Rethymno, with its Venetian Harbor, is at a distance of 3.7 mi. Free private parking is provided on site.

- "Stunning hotel, great choice for food. Big family rooms with great space. Would highly recommend and stay again in the f" - "A location where I will return, everything was wonderful! thank you" - "Amazing top noch family hotel" - "World class establishment" - "Elegant and relaxing resort" - "Amazing place. We hope to come back." - "Great place" - "This place exceeded our expectations" - "Beautiful serene boutique resort"

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- "Fantastic stay at a wonderful property. There's a reason so many people return." - "We had a wonderful time" - "Gem in the beautiful village of Panormos" - "Super friendly staff and amazing breakfasts" - "An absolute gem of a find, can’t recommend Villa Kynthia high enough." - "Villa with unique vibe, makes you want to come back" - "Relaxing paradise" - "Delightful traditional guesthouse in village" - "Charming, friendly stay perfectly situated in lovely village on the sea."

Nested on a hillside overlooking its private bay on the North-East part of Crete, Daios Cove features 165 private sea-water pools a 2,500-m² spa, and luxurious rooms with spectacular views of the cove and the sea. The elegantly designed Daios Cove rooms, suites and individual villas offer spacious living areas and marble-lined bathroom with separate bath tub and rain shower. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, personalized pillow menu and coffee/tea maker. At the Pangea guests can enjoy breakfast, overlooking the crystal waters of the cove. At night it turns to an International food bazaar with lots of International theme nights. A lighter fare is served at the Ocean Club. The Greek Tavern is set at the water's edge and proposes local specialties and daily fresh catch. Recreational amenities at Daios Cove include 2 tennis courts, 2 outdoor pools, water sports, kids club, complimentary wireless Internet access and a 2,000-m² conference center. Daios Cove is 20 minutes from the fishing village of Elounda, 10 minutes from the cosmopolitan town of Agios Nikolaos and less than an hour from Heraklion International Airport.

- "Amazing" - "Great resort for families with toddlers, amazing room service!" - "Amazing stay!" - "Overall, I would like to say that this hotel is one of the best on the island compared to others in the same region. Not" - "Fabolous stay!" - "Na" - "Wonderful 3 day stay at Daios." - "Great place" - "perfect" - "Amazing place but a little bit expensive" - "Wonderful" - "Amazing room with private pool, amazing location"

Traditional Village House offers accommodations in Tílisos, 9.1 miles from Venetian Walls and 9.2 miles from Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Featuring quiet street views, this vacation home also has free Wifi. The Minoan Palace of Knossos is 12 miles away and Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 19 miles from the vacation home. Featuring garden and inner courtyard views, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and opens to a patio. The air-conditioned vacation home also offers a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a seating area, washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can also relax in the garden. Pankritio Stadium is 7 miles from the vacation home, while Stadium Theodoros Vardinogiannis is 7.6 miles away. Heraklion International Airport is 11 miles from the property.

- "Tranquillity in a genuine traditional house" - "The perfect base for exoloring the region. Friendly neighbors"

Lying right on the sandy beach, Grecotel White Palace with its Luxe All-In Living package offers a unique holiday concept combining great design, 24/7 concierge service, fine dining, activities and entertainment. Each of the elegantly decorated rooms and bungalows at White Palace is light filled with views over the sea or the garden. Free in-room amenities include WiFi, stocked mini-bar, safe and luxury cosmetics. Guests can choose among a wide variety of dining options including a Mediterranean buffet-style restaurant, a Greek taverna, a poolside Italian restaurant and a Guest Restaurant with Lebanese Cuisine, all right on the seafront. Unlimited drinks from healthy juices to premium brands can be enjoyed at the 4 bars of the resort. Throughout the day a choice of snacks, coffee and pastries are offered to guests. Relax on the 1-km-long sand and pebble coastline or the 17 pools including a pool for the children, 4 sharing pools for specific room types and 11 private. Children can enjoy the specialized programs and the Aqua Park at Grecotel Club Marine Palace or visit Agreco, the resort’s traditional farm and mini zoo. The scenic town of Rethymno with its Venetian harbor is 5 mi away, while Arkadi Monastery is at 5.6 mi. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private, on-site parking is possible.

- "Awesome hotel! Much recommended for couples and families" - "Fabulous relaxing stay" - "Exceptional" - "Good food, excellent staff, ver clean and cozy." - "Incredible experience" - "Great hotel, especially for kids." - "A whole other level of all-inclusive experience" - "The best place for a family vacation xxx" - "Best holiday ever!" - "Warm and welcoming and made us feel at home" - "Very good overall"

Vilelmine is situated right at the heart of Chania’s Old Town. It offers luxurious rooms, all with satellite TV, free internet access and view of the Metropolitan Church and the scenic Betolo Street. Each sunlit room at the Vilelmine is tastefully furnished with large windows and balconies. In-room amenities include air conditioning, luxurious bathroom and refrigerator. Vilelmine’s location ensures easy access to the Municipal Market and the cathedral, as well as all means of transportation. Nea Chora beach is half a mile away.

- "Excellent location" - "Wonderful hotel, very centrally located." - "Lovely week spent on vacation, super location, spacious rooms , aircon and coffee machine……." - "Enjoyed a friendly welcome and a large comfortable room." - "We loved it. Would stay here again."

Overlooking the Bay of Elounda, Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel is set on a peninsular stretch of land, with a view of Mirabello Bay and the Aegean Sea. It features elegantly decorated accommodations opening to a balcony or terrace with sea views. Offering a living room, all air-conditioned suites and villas come with a mini-bar. Some units are fitted with luxurious bathrooms with steam bath, while most have a private and individually heated pool. An American-style, a la carte breakfast can be enjoyed, while watching views of the bay. The awarded Calypso restaurant prepares gourmet dishes by the pool, while a selection of Greek and international wine labels are available at "Kellari" wine cellar. The "Koh" Pan-Asian restaurant, located just above sea level at the very tip of the peninsula, serves Asian cuisine. Guests will find an outdoor swimming pool with free sun beds and umbrellas, paddling pool and care center for children. A private sandy beach with beach service, as well as water-sport facilities and tennis courts are offered. A 50-seat cinema features private screenings of films. Located at the sister property, the exclusive Six Senses Spa is equipped with an authentic Turkish bath, where guests can experience holistic treatments and therapies. The seaside Agios Nikolaos Town is 6.2 mi away and Heraklion City is at a distance of 43 mi. Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 42 mi away. Free private parking is possible on site.

- "a place to come back!" - "Secret heaven" - "Would definitely recommend and comeback again." - "Luxury relaxation" - "Private beach , luxury property , superb friendly staff & spectacular views too!" - "A perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and wellbeing in a truly stunning waterfront setting." - "Paradise" - "Wonderful" - "Nice property. Just too many kids." - "This was our first family holiday with our little one and it was excellent , would highly recomend"

Located in Koutouloufari, Villa Ippocampi - Adults Only offers an outdoor pool and a terrace. All rooms boast a kitchenette and a private bathroom. Guests can have a cocktail at the bar. At the hotel, every room has a terrace or balcony with a garden view. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning. Heraklio Town is 15 mi from Villa Ippocampi - Adults Only, while Hersonissos is 0.9 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 12 mi from the property.

- "Perfect" - "The most relaxing and restorative five days ever!"

Nestled in a private beach in Hersonissos, Nana Princess Suites Villas & Spa features a state-of-the-art Health Club & Spa center, 3 restaurants and 2 outdoor swimming pools. Guests can choose among a sumptuous collection of 102 suites and villas, each one with unique design and modern appliances. Almost all accommodations boast a private swimming pool and spacious outdoor areas where guests can enjoy mesmerizing Cretan Sea views. Some suites and villas come with a sauna, detoxifying steam areas or private gym area. The luxurious bathroom in every suite and villa is stocked with a rain shower and separate bath. Guests may taste a variety of fine dining options inspired by Cretan cuisine, Mediterranean flavors and international dishes in all 3 restaurants. Signature cocktails and refreshing drinks can be enjoyed at the on-site bars. Nana Princess Suites Villas & Spa also features a cigar lounge and shisha bar. The Royal Wellness Club and Royal Fitness Club, along with the calming indoor pool, invite guests to indulge themselves in a very discreet environment where holistic therapies can be enjoyed. Beauty treatments and hairdressing services ensure that guests feel pampered and genuinely rejuvenated. A wide collection of luxury goods and items can be purchased at the "Good Life" mini-mall, located in the main building of Nana Princess. It shares some sports facilities with its sister property including tennis court, beach volley, mini soccer and children's animation programs and shows. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 14 mi from the property.

- "Wonderfull hotel!!! Exceeded my expectations!!" - "Heaven on earth !" - "Outstanding stay" - "Relax" - "Best hotel EVER!" - "Unparalleled 5 Star Luxury with Outstanding Service" - "Overall we had a fantastic stay and would recommend this hotel for a great holiday." - "Unforgettable and amazing!" - "Excellent facilities! Private beach, infinity pool. Every room gets its own beach cabin. Breakfast is very good, where y"