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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. Great hotel by the beach. Helpful and friendly staff. Modern design, very clean rooms, nice pool area. Private beach with sunbeds and services. Special thanks for the free upgrade of our room.

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9.6
Exceptional
1,235 reviews
Price from
US$188
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. Definitely one of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed at! The 2nd floor rooms with the private pool are beautiful and very well maintained. Staff was very nice and the breakfast served each morning in the room was excellent. The hotel is a short drive to several very nice beaches. The hotel was expensive but worth it!

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9.6
Exceptional
1,412 reviews
Price from
US$244
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. The hotel was so nice the room with terrace and fire place was amazing and huge ; the pool area was so modern; on top of that all the team from the reception to the restaurant they are amazing ,spectacular one of the best hotel team I have ever seen; all are so kind ,friendly,respectful ; I had the best experience ever in my life .the bottomline is that I will go every year to the hotel .I already booked for 2025

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9.2
Superb
1,136 reviews
Price from
US$186
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. Friendly stuff, ready to help with anything.

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9.2
Superb
2,435 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. Everything! The hotel was exceptional from beginning to end.

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9
Superb
1,481 reviews
Price from
US$225
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. Great location in the city with a short 15 min walk to the old town and the shops and restaurants. Room was ample and comfortable and all the staff were friendly and helpful. Great breakfast and pool.

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9.1
Superb
1,872 reviews
Price from
US$180
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. Gorgeous. Stunningly built into the scenery and very natural design. Staff was amazing and everything was top notch.

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9.4
Superb
1,126 reviews
Price from
US$266
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. We absolutely loved our stay here! The location is excellent, perfectly placed to explore Chania. The design of the room was stylish and comfortable, but what truly stood out was the amazing service. Everyone at the reception and the restaurant was genuinely friendly and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Their warmth and professionalism are what will make us return again. Highly recommended!

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9.8
Exceptional
130 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. Amazing and very helpful staff. Very polite and always willing to give you advises about everything we asked. Top location with very good restaurants near by and amazing sea front view. Stunning roof top pool with very kind barman and very reasonable prices. All in all amazing

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9
Superb
193 reviews
Price from
US$101
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. Everything went well at the hotel. A heartfelt recommendation! Thank you to the hotel staff for their kindness.

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9.8
Exceptional
164 reviews
Price from
US$174
per night

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