Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Crete

Offering private access to a sandy beach in Agioi Apostoloi, Domes Noruz Chania is the first Greek resort to be an honoree for its interior and exterior design. It features a state-of-the-art spa center and 2 pools overlooking the azure waters and the surrounding islands. Fine champagne and fresh seafood can be enjoyed at the poolside bar. All accommodations types at Domes Noruz Chania have extended outdoor living areas with a variety of amenities, lounge furniture, outdoor bathtubs and either hot tub or plunge pool. Free WiFi is available throughout. Their architecture is inspired from the Venetian Arsenals with Cretan sandstone to be the prominent building material. The Spa center, with design inspired by traditional local embroidery and fabrics, features a hammam, sauna and hot tub. Rejuvenating massage treatments can be also provided. A variety of outdoor activities is offered, ranging from yoga in the park to outdoor personal training session and other sports. The on-site fitness center is fully equipped. A uniquely designed lounge area in front of the seaside creates a perfect setting for relaxing moments. Domes Noruz Chania also features a dynamic all day restaurant and two bars. The cosmopolitan Chania Town, boasting an array of lively beach bars and all day restaurants, lies within 2.5 mi of Domes Noruz Chania, The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 9.3 mi from the property. Free private parking is possible on site.

- "Absolutely wonderful and can’t wait to come back. The staff provides one of the best services we received throughout our" - "An aesthetically pleasing and peaceful stay" - "Extremely nice retreat and getaway. Unforgettable experience" - "Relaxing and wonderful stay at this beautiful resort." - "Top rate hotel with excellent staff and great atmosphere." - "With peanuts u get monkeys. With money you get this perfection." - "The property is exquisite. However, I did not feel like I was in Greece. Absolutely no Greek music being played. Just eu"

Set in Kato Daratso, 0.9 mi from Iguana Beach, AHEAD Design Awarded Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete offers accommodations with a 2 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool, a Soma Spa, a Gym Pavilion and a beach bar with free private parking. Set among an oasis of tropical vegetation, banana, and palm trees, just above the beach, it affords uninterrupted views over Chania town, thick bamboo fields and beyond, with a front-row seat to the mesmerizing colors of the majestic Cretan sky. Centered around the Greek concept of "Ef Zeen: the art of Living Well", Domes Zeen is a beachfront cove to contemplate, reconnect, make lifelong memories and explore. The 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodations features a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests. All accommodations offers a sunny furnished stone terrace with choice of tropical garden or sea views and guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The nearest airport is Chania International, 8.7 mi from Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Old town Chania within walking distance, invites guests to participate in the ongoing cultural evolution of the ancient city.

- "Service: Beyond Compare / Cuisine: Exquisite and Local / Ambiance: Tranquil Paradise" - "Absolutely amazing in every aspect." - "Will come back" - "A vacation within a vacation." - "An oasis in Chania" - "A beautiful hotel with very nice views. Friendly staff." - "Absolutely spectacular hotel. Stay here." - "Perfection - highly recommend if you want something special!" - "Excellent" - "Perfect honeymoon stop"

Village Heights Resort is located in Hersonissos, just a step away from the Crete Golf club. It's a relaxing getaway that features a spa center with fitness area, sauna, hot tub, hammam, 2 outdoor pools, an indoor heated pool and 2 kids' pools. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property. In true traditional Cretan Village style, all studios, apartments and villas come with panoramic views of the stunning countryside and the sea. They also feature a satellite TV and DVD player, a fully equipped kitchen and coffee machine. Each unit features a private bathroom with a bath, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy Cretan and international dishes at the on-site restaurants and poolside snack bar, while a range of refreshments, coffee and alcoholic drinks can be enjoyed at the pool bar. On-site sports facilities include a tennis court, a mini golf and a volleyball court. Kids facilities include a mini club with a playground, a games room and table tennis. For family fun, the Crete Aquarium and the Labyrinth are at close proximity. Other on-site facilities include a mini market and a library. The property can make arrangements for car hire, while daily shuttle from/to Hersonissos is also provided. The nearest airport is Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, 11 mi from Village Heights Resort. Make the most of your stay at Village Heights Resort with our complimentary Shuttle. Enjoy a scenic journey from the resort to Hersonissos town. The bus stops include the Old Town of Hersonissos, Hersonissos town and Stalis/Beach Comber (the final destination depends on the bus line). Running daily from 9:45am to 8:00pm with frequent lines, the shuttle ensures you make the most of your stay with effortless exploration. Request Type : Property Description Village Heights Resort is a serene retreat nestled among lush landscaped gardens in Hersonissos, offering breathtaking views of Crete’s countryside and the sea. Just a step away from the Crete Golf Club, the resort provides elegant, self-catered accommodations in spacious studios, apartments, and villas, each featuring a fully equipped kitchen, satellite TV, and private balconies or terraces. Designed in the style of a traditional Cretan village, it combines comfort with authentic charm, making it an ideal getaway for relaxation and exploration. Guests can unwind at the resort’s spa, which features a fitness area, sauna, hammam, hot tub, and both indoor and outdoor pools. A variety of dining options showcase the island’s rich culinary heritage, with hearty breakfast and dinner buffets, à la carte meals, and refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar. Families will enjoy the mini club, playground, and games room, while sports enthusiasts can take advantage of the tennis court, mini golf, and volleyball facilities. A complimentary shuttle service ensures easy access to Hersonissos town and nearby beaches, where guests can enjoy reserved sun loungers and personalized beach service. Whether seeking relaxation, adventure, or family fun, Village Heights Resort offers a complete Cretan experience.

- "A perfect October half term break for us we want to come back!" - "Great resort overall!!" - "The children loved it and we plan to return but wouldn’t bother with the beach experience." - "Excellent resort for family holidays, we really enjoyed our time here..." - "Nostalgic, magical, soulful" - "Great place to stay and relax" - "A very pleasant and relaxing accommodation in a beautiful region." - "Nice stay away from hustle and bustle"

Built within 213 ft² of gardens, Avra Imperial Hotel features a 1,500-m² pool area with a pool bar in the middle. The resort is 328 feet from Kolimvari Beach. The ultramodern guest rooms have a large bathroom with a tub and a shower, and are fitted with parquet floors. A flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels and free Wi-Fi are standard. Some rooms have a private or shared pool, or a spacious terrace with hot tub. The Avra Imperial Hotel offers 3 swimming pools, including a freshwater children’s pool. The spa offers 10 massage rooms and a beauty salon. A state-of-the-art gym, steam room, Finnish sauna and indoor pool are available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at the main restaurant offering a pool-facing terrace. Guests can sample traditional Cretan, Italian and international dishes at the hotel’s 4 à la carte restaurants. Room service is available. The hotel is a 2-minute walk to the center of Kolimvari and 14 mi west of Chania. The hotel is 22 mi from Chania International Airport. The famous Samaria gorge is a 40-minute drive (36 mi).

- "5 star all on fronts!" - "Relaxing stay in beautiful surrounds" - "Laid back and Family oriented hotel for a long stay!" - "It was nice but not excellent ." - "Really nice hotel, with a great pool. Would go back" - "the hotel in general is so great. upsetting that the small things make your experience bad" - "I wouldn't say the hotel is a 5 star really more of a 4 trying to be a 5, but it could be improved" - "AC didn't work and customer service was absolutely terrible. The food and pool are great."

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"

St. Nicolas Bay Resort lies on a private beachfront, 0.9 mi from Agios Nikolaos. It features 2 outdoor, not heated, swimming pools (not heated) and a luxurious spa and wellness center. Its stylish accommodations offers spectacular views of the charming Μirabello Bay. The spacious units are fitted with terraces or balconies with unlimited sea views. They come with free Wi-Fi, LCD satellite TV, DVD /CD player and elegant marble bathrooms. Some suites offer spa bath and private pool. A rich breakfast including hot and cold dishes and Cretan specialties is served daily. Indulge in an array of cuisines such as, Asian, Mediterranean and Cretan, at the 5 on-site restaurants. A cocktail bar, pool bar and beach bar are also featured. Relax at the spa that among others includes a thalassotherapy pool, treatment rooms, hot tub and steam bath. The facilities also feature a fully equipped gym, games room and movies showings twice a day. St Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas is 22 mi from the 18-hole Crete Golf Course. Heraklion Airport is 43 mi away. An airport shuttle service is available upon request at an extra charge.

- "Would go there again, without doubt" - "Excellent stay, would recommend!" - "Beautiful, relaxing location. Incredibly helpful and welcoming staff. Wonderful." - "Beautiful setting, quiet and luxurious feel, great views" - "Beautiful views and peaceful setting" - "Perfect" - "A truly wonderful stay, I would love to come back" - "St Nicolas Bay Sept 23" - "Location and hotel (rooms outdated) was beautiful, service and food needs improving."

Located in Stavros, 1.2 miles from Sunset Beach, Isla Brown Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star resort offers a kids' club and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. All guest rooms at the resort come with a seating area. Rooms come with a coffee machine, a TV and a safety deposit box, while some rooms include a balcony and some have sea views. The rooms at Isla Brown Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton have air conditioning and a desk. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and vegetarian options. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. You can play table tennis at Isla Brown Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton. The Holy Monastery of Agia Triada is 6 miles from the resort, while House-Museum of Eleftherios Venizelos is 9.1 miles from the property. Chania International Airport is 5.6 miles away.

- "Great family vacation place" - "Immaculate hotel, stunning view and first class service!" - "Totally worth it!" - "We had a great stay at Isla Brown, thanks to Mary, Amanda, Stavroula and the rest of the team. We will definitely be com" - "Very good" - "Fabulous way to enjoy our vacation...." - "Very good." - "Had a nice stay ," - "Nice stay" - "Beautiful stay, worth it" - "Beautiful hotel with stunning views"

Knossos Beach Bungalows Suites Resort & Spa lies on a sandy beach. It offers 3 swimming pools and 3 restaurants. The beach is equipped with loungers, umbrellas and a bar. The whitewashed bungalows and suites offer sea-view terraces spread amid beautiful gardens. Each air-conditioned unit has floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows and satellite TV. Signature, Comfort and Two Bedroom Comfort rooms are located at the Knossos Boutique across the road. Guests can relax on a sun bed beside the pool with a cool drink, and admire the Aegean Sea. Yoga and pilates sessions, as well as a variety of rejuvenating massage treatments, can be also arranged. The main restaurant serves buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the elegant a la carte restaurant guests can taste creative Greek cuisine made with fresh local ingredients. The pool bar serves drinks and ice creams, while the main bar offers a nice view and a relaxing atmosphere. The 24-hour multilingual front desk offers concierge service and there is free Wi-Fi throughout the premises. Free parking is provided at the hotel premises for guests’ vehicles. Closest major airport is Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport, at 6.2 mi. Τhe hotel is located 7.5 mi from Heraklion port.

- "Weather, staff and food were amazing" - "Perfect accommodations, couldn't recommend more!" - "Highly Recommended and amazing stay!" - "Luxury in paradise. A true gem of a location." - "Amazing" - "Mostly loved the food and the friendly and welcoming staff." - "memorable stay" - "Really beautiful hotel!" - "Nice people, nice beach, great food, price/value in the medium range." - "enjoyable" - "Disappointed"

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."

Set amid fragrant gardens and palm-fringed lagoons in Gouves, Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live features an Olympic-sized seawater pool, a children's pool and a spa center with indoor pool, sauna and fitness equipment. Guests can choose among 10 top-quality restaurants and bars, while meeting/banquet facilities and jewelry and clothing boutiques are also featured on site. The rooms, suites, villas and bungalows of Grecotel Amirandes are fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows, soft colors and designer furniture. Each is equipped with air conditioning, safe, flat-screen TV and mini bar. The private bathrooms come with a bathtub, free toiletries, slippers and bathrobes. Some units offer private pools. Amirandes Main Restaurant serves traditional Mediterranean cuisine combined with international delicacies for breakfast or dinner, while guests can also enjoy international gourmet dishes at the impressive setting of Lago Di Candia Restaurant. A variety of Italian dishes are served at the uniquely decorated Minotaur restaurant, where guests can enjoy the amazing collection of genuine Picasso ceramics adorns. A poolside, a lagoon and a beachside bar are also available on site. The Elixir Alchemy Spa center proposes facial and body treatments with organic plants and extracts from Crete’s aromatic herbs. Guests can also stay fit using the on-site sports facilities, such as the 3 floodlit tennis courts or the 5x5 football court. A variety of activities and facilities, including playground, children's pools and a kid's club, is also available for the younger guests. Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live is located 13 mi from Heraklion City and Port, while Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 11 mi away. The famous archaeological site of Knossos Palace is at a distance of 14 mi.

- "If you want to chill in the most beautiful tranquil place, this is your place!" - "Greek hospitality at its best!" - "An amazing stay at a luxurious hotel- would highly recommend" - "Paradise in the Mediterranean" - "Exceptional" - "Luxury vacation" - "Relaxing atmosphere with great people and tasty food" - "I recommend the hotel whole heartedly" - "Just great" - "Stunning Resort, will be visiting again"

Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel features luxurious accommodations with spectacular views over Mirabello Bay. It offers top quality restaurants, along with a variety of leisure activities. The spacious, whitewashed rooms and suites are elegantly decorated in soft tones creating a serene atmosphere. The bungalows are surrounded by bougainvillea-filled courtyards and include private swimming pools. The Six Senses Spa, located in the sister property Porto Elouda Golf & Spa at 1640 feet, spreads over 2,200-m² state-of-the-art facilities including a hammam and a sauna, and offers a wide range of revitalizing treatments. Among others guests can pamper themselves with massage therapies, ayurveda aromatherapy and facial treatments. Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel features a large outdoor pool, as well as a private sandy, Blue Flag beach, where sun-loungers and umbrellas are provided free of charge. There is also an AstroTurf tennis court with instructors and a gym.The Sea Sports Center offers water skiing and scuba diving lessons. Other water sports such as canoeing, wake boarding and wind surfing are available. A rich buffet breakfast is served at the Deck restaurant with its sea-view veranda. The Yacht Club offers fish specialties by the beach, while the Old Mill restaurant specializes in Cretan gourmet cuisine. A beach bar is also available. Other Elounda Mare facilities include a children’s entertainment center at the sister property, a 9-hole golf course also at the sister property, and a shopping arcade. Free private on-site parking is possible, while free transport within the hotel is also provided. Free shuttle to the sister property is also provided.

- "Best location in Crete" - "Very Relaxing Stay" - "Such a relaxing, beautiful setting with top hospitality of the staff." - "Glorious October break to Crete" - "Fantastic" - "Tasteful classic hotel with beautiful views" - "The best hotel in Crete" - "Fabulous" - "Beautiful hotel , wonderful staff, uncomfortable beach chairs." - "Simple sensational" - "Amazing location and set up. Marvellous staff." - "Fabulous . Definitely would recommend and likely"

Located right on the sandy beach of Stalida, the 5-star I- Resort Beach Hotel offers elegantly decorated rooms. It includes a spa center and 2 restaurants. The air-conditioned rooms of I- Resort Beach Hotel Lounge feature parquet floors and light wood furnishings. They come with a satellite LCD TV, mini-bar and hairdryer. All rooms have balconies, while most of them enjoy Cretan Sea views. The 2 pools have wooden decks with free sun loungers and umbrellas. Facilities include 2 restaurants, as well as 2 bars, the main and the pool bar. I- Resort Beach Hotel is a few minutes’ walk from the center of Stalida. Heraklion airport is at 22 mi. Free private on-site parking is available. There is no ATM on the property but nearby.

- "Very clean and comfortable room, staff excellent" - "Great Vacation" - "Nice hotel and full relax experience" - "Beautiful hotel but bad gym" - "Lovely family holiday"